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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a free transfer" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in the context of sports, particularly in relation to player transfers where no fee is paid to the player's previous club.
Example: "The club announced that they have secured a free transfer for the talented midfielder, who was previously without a contract."
Alternatives: "no-cost transfer" or "complimentary transfer".
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He was not a free transfer".
August - Joins Watford on a free transfer.
Mario Balotelli has signed for Nice on a free transfer.
Anthony Stokes has joined Blackburn Rovers on a free transfer.
Underrated, we got him on a free transfer.
1993: Moves to Celtic on a free transfer.
"He's a no-brainer on a free transfer," said Redknapp.
Four years later he is at Sheffield Wednesday after joining on a free transfer.
"Kevin Phillips has just signed for Birmingham City on a free transfer from West Bromwich Albion.
Plus he moved on a free transfer, and he refused to apologise, or soften the blow.
Least of all Toni, who left on a free transfer before the year was out.
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