La Liga expiring contracts 2027: Thibaut Courtois, Antonio Rudiger, Koke

The 2026 La Liga summer transfer window ended on 1 September, and it was highlighted by key players changing clubs after their contracts expired.

Reigning champions Barcelona bid farewell to one of their biggest stars on a free transfer, as club talisman Robert Lewandowski concluded his four-year, trophy-laden tenure with the Catalan giants to sign with MLS outfit Chicago Fire.

Real Madrid’s pattern of free-agent departures continued in summer 2026, with long-serving stars Dani Carvajal (11 seasons), David Alaba (five), and Dani Ceballos (seven) exiting the Bernabeu upon contract expiration.

Atletico Madrid waved goodbye to leading scorer Antoine Griezmann, who netted 212 goals for the Rojiblancos. The French forward spent 10 years in the capital, yet never managed to lift a major domestic trophy.

As the cycle of summer transfer windows comes and goes in the big leagues across Europe, focus now shifts to next summer with several high-profile players having their contracts expiring on 30 June 2027 across Spain's top-flight clubs like Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Real Sociedad, Real Betis, and many more. Here, FootballWhispers provides a full list of over 100 La Liga players whose contracts expire in summer 2027.

La Liga expiring contracts 2027

With numerous top-flight stars across the division entering the final stretch of their deals next summer, we have compiled a list of key players whose current contracts are set to expire in 2027.

The biggest La Liga players out of contract in 2027

Spanish teams delivered impressive transfer business this summer, and next year will be equally eventful as top players approach contract expiration.

Brahim Diaz (Real Madrid)

Following his return to Madrid in 2023, his contract was extended until 2027. However, there is a concrete agreement with Diaz to further extend his contract until June 2030. Los Blancos view the Moroccan international as an integral part of their sporting project due to his attacking versatility and ability to impact matches both as a starter and dynamic utility option.

Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid)

Rudiger's original four-year contract, signed when joining from Chelsea in 2022, was set to run out in June 2026, but the club handed him a one-year contract extension through 30 June 2027. He will be 34 next March, and at the time of writing, there is no indication if there will be another renewal.

Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid)

The towering Belgian goalkeeper joined Real Madrid in 2018 and has become their undisputed number one between the sticks. His current contract runs until 2027, and he is expected to sign a new deal rather than leave. In fact, Real Madrid and Courtois are already in advanced negotiations to finalise a renewal extending his stay through 30 June 2028.

Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid)

Llorente signed a six-year extension back in 2021 that ties him to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano until 30 June 2027. However, the former Real Madrid player is expected to sign an extension with the Rojiblancos rather than leave when his contract expires next summer.

Koke (Atletico Madrid)

Legendary midfielder Koke has spent his entire professional career with Atleti, holding the all-time club record with over 740 appearances. The club and manager Diego Simeone have repeatedly emphasised that the captain will decide when to call time on his career, making further single-year extensions the expected route until he decides to retire.

Jose Luis Gaya (Valencia)

Having joined the VCF Academy at age 11, Gaya has consistently rejected lucrative transfer proposals from major European clubs (including Barcelona) to stay at Valencia. The 31-year-old has repeatedly declared that money and moving to bigger clubs are not priorities for him, stating his ambition is to spend his entire career with the Mestalla outfit. He extended his deal until 2027, and the expectation is that it will be renewed once again.

Borja Mayoral (Getafe)

Mayoral signed a five-year contract with Getafe when he joined permanently from Real Madrid in August 2022 for €10 million, committing him to the club until June 2027. As the club's highest-earning player, he is said to place significant weight on the wage bill, which could influence future renewal terms depending on the club's financial position next summer.

Alex Remiro (Real Sociedad)

Real Sociedad’s starting goalkeeper Remiro will see his current deal expire next summer; however, the club's hierarchy have confirmed plans to initiate formal extension talks to secure their shot-stopper past 2027. The current season marks a seven-year stay for the Spaniard at Reale Arena, and his commitment to the club is evident through his refusal to leave despite receiving several offers from various European clubs.