As the end of the season approaches, several players from Europe's top clubs are about to enter the final months of their contracts. With that in mind, a lot of people have a sense of diminished motivation, which is reflected in the performance of some players. Here are five players who are leaving the squad and should have nothing to do for the rest of the season.
Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba's days at Manchester United have been turbulent – they started well, winning the League Cup and Europa League in his first season but haven't gotten any better since then. Now, he looks like he's coming to an end to his contract, and that's after a bad season for the midfielder, who has had little impact on a struggling team. His most recent game against Liverpool was an injury in the 10th minute, which is likely his last game for the club and the last of his tough second experience at Old Trafford.
Christensen
Chelsea's Christensen will leave the Blues this summer after playing in the Blues' first team for almost a decade. The guard, whose contract expires this summer, is likely to join Barcelona, which has made some frequent moves in the free agent market in hopes of improving the team in a cost-effective way. The Dane hasn't been in the best form of the season, as seen in a recent game against Arsenal, and giving up on him could be a serious consideration for manager Tuchel.
Frank Casey
Like Christensen, Milan's Frank Casey will also leave on a free transfer to join Barcelona, with the Spanish giants reportedly reaching an agreement with the players last month. The Ivorian was once a star player in Milan's midfield, but this season has been different and his attention may have shifted elsewhere. He has not performed well in the recent coppa Italia semi-final match against Inter Milan and his stay could have a bad ending.
Dybala
Paulo Dybala has been with Juventus for seven years and he will leave Juventus with a potentially controversial transfer. Dybala did not enjoy his best season, turning down a contract and it was believed he could join the old woman's Serie A rivals Inter Milan in the summer. Other teams interested in the Argentine striker include Tottenham and Barcelona.
bel
Bale would have had a legendary career at Real Madrid, but over the past few seasons fans have been outraged by his actions, which will cast a shadow over his career. His injury problems, combined with his performances in Wales, are a frustrating reason compared to the club, and although Ancelotti wants to say goodbye to him, that may not be the case. With Real Madrid on the verge of winning La Liga, Bale may not have been the most important role in the process, having probably made his last appearance for the club.