The Euro 2024 has been exciting in every possible way, the greatest of players might not have had the season they desired, but several young and sporadic talents have stepped in for their teams.
From Turkey’s magical run to the Euro Quarter-finals to Gerogia’s first-ever entry into the knockouts of the Euro in their debut season. With the defending champions exiting in the Roud of 16, the hosts were left behind in the Quarter-finals and Spain reached the finals first time since 2012, history awaits to be created in Euro 2024.
With so much happening in the Euros, many clubs from different leagues around the world will be seen approaching several stars of the Euros and making them big budget transfer offers.
8. Riccardo Calafiori
The Azzurri campaigner has had the best Euros he could have despite his team’s early exit. The Bologna defender has been sporadic and one of the major contributors to his team’s immense success in reaching the Champions League.
In comparison to Maldini, he comes from a nation with an immense legacy for defenders. Targeted by the top PL clubs, like Chelsea, and Liverpool and the top running side is Arsenal who are already in talks.
7. Marc Guehi
The English centre-back would find his days ending at Crystal Palace as he was placed as England’s first-choice defender in the absence of Harry Maguire. Guehi was challenged several times and every time he stepped up for Southgate’s time especially with John Stones falling apart.
With approaches from several top Premier League clubs, he might have a summer worth enjoying with a 55 million euro deal awaiting him.
6. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Georgia is the biggest surprise package in the Euro 2024 and this man has been their talisman. The Napoli striker scored Georgia’s first goal in their win against Portugal which earned them their Round of 16 spot. According to recent reports he might be sticking to signing contracts in Italy, though PSG has shown slight inclination to sign him as well.
5. Dani Olmo
The Spanish have been one of the most sporadic talents in the Euro 2024, since Pedri’s injury Olmo has stood up firmly for La Roja. He has scored twice and provided a stunning assist for Merino’s headed goal against Germany,
The Leipzig star has been stunning in the Euro 2024 and will be expected to excel with transfer offers made from Barca and Man City with PSG and Bayern Munich also running as forerunners for the same.
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4. Xavi Simons
The Dutch star has been stunning in the mid-field for the Oranje in their Euro run to the semis. Though his goal was denied due to a controversial offside against France, however, he found the back of the net very early to give Netherlands the lead against England in the early minutes of the game.
Though the Dutch failed to go further, Simons was their best player on the field, adding to the excellence that he portrayed during his brilliant run with RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. Bayern have confirmed their talks to bring back the player into the Bundesliga.
3. Giorgi Mamardashvili
The Georgian goalie might not be said to be the best in Euro but he is undoubtedly one of the better performers with the Gloves on. The Georgian though has conceded far more goals than anyone in the Euro but has also made twice as many saves as his contemporaries.
With the likes of Chelsea and Newcastle, even clubs like Barcelona have thought of him as a replacement for their long-running Ter Stegen, as he can find himself involved in 35-85 million euro deal.
2. Georges Mikautadze
The Georgian star forward who did not have a convincing season with Ajax, will be immediately left out by the Dutch giants. Moreover, with a player who lit up the Euro Group stages playing for a minor underdog team, they will endure considerable profit.
He still remains one of the forerunners for the Golden Boot, in case Kane and Olmo fail to score in the finals, he will remain one of the 5 players to share as many goals in the race for the Golden Boot.
1. Nico Williams
The Athletic Bilbao has been the talk of the world, ever since his captivating spark was displayed in the for the Spanish side in the Euro 2024. The agile left-winger has been the need of the hour for topmost teams like Barcelona, Chelsea, PSG and many more.
With Barcelona confirming their progress with the Williams deal, they are looking forward to pairing him alongside Yamal and Lewandowski in the Barca forward line under Hansi Flick.
