Walrus26
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Because a free transfer is different. A free transfer is the same as signing a UFA.
The transfer is free because the players contract expired.
That's one example of a free transfer, yes. "Giving someone a free transfer" can and does happen whilst the player is under contract, although you won't see it happening in the top tier (or two) in most leagues these days.