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#3 Pepe - Released

Pepe has made 23 appearances for Beşiktaş

Current club: Beşiktaş J.K.

Transfer fee: Free

The Portuguese central defender has made 23 appearances for Beşiktaş in which he scored a goal against Antalyaspor. The 34-year-old has been of immense importance for the Süper Lig side, playing for a total of 2,037 minutes this season.

Pepe was one of the most celebrated players at Real Madrid and was profoundly acclaimed during his 10-year stint. After his departure, Los Blancos' defence has been greatly debilitated as Zidane's side has already conceded a total of 18 goals in La Liga. Los Vikingos have failed to find a defender with similar tenacity, robustness and vigour as Pepe.