Top 10 free transfers of all time

#3 Paul Pogba: Manchester United to Juventus

Pogba reached possibly the peak of his powers at Juventus

Pogba moved from Manchester United to Juventus for free and was re-signed by the Red Devils earlier this season for a world record £89m. Pogba established himself as one of the best midfielders in the world during his stint at Juventus. A player with all-round offensive and defensive abilities, The Frenchman made 125 appearances for the Old Lady and helped them reach the finals of the 2015 Champions League.

The 23-year-old won 4 Serie-A titles, 2 Coppa Italias and 2 Supercups in Italy and was one of 23 players named on the shortlist for the 2014 Ballon d’Or. Pogba is yet to find his feet at Manchester United although he has shown glimpses of his brilliance.

Ultimately, Juventus gained £89m through the sale of Pogba which makes it easily one of the smartest deals in the history of football.