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Out of contract in 2023: Football's best free agents at the end of the season

By Grey Whitebloom

The reigning Ballon d'Or winner is out of contract six months after collecting the gong
The reigning Ballon d'Or winner is out of contract six months after collecting the gong / Soccrates Images/GettyImages
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3. Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema says that he's completed his three life ambitions; buying his mother a house, joining Real Madrid and winning the Ballon d’Or / Quality Sport Images/GettyImages

Leaving: Real Madrid
Age: 35
Position: Striker

In January, Benzema hardly quelled concerns among the Real Madrid fanbase by insisting that he is taking his future "year by year".

Reports did emerge that Benzema's Ballon d'Or win automatically renewed the Frenchman's contract for another year but there has been no confirmation from the club.

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