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Football Manager 2022 release clauses: The best players to target
Martin Macdonald
- Updated: 23 May 2023 08:54 CDT
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Football Manager was released on November 9, with users given the opportunity to make a name for themselves as world football's next coaching superstar.
Glory awaits users who master their tactics, man management, and of course recruitment.
FOOTBALLTRANSFERS' MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS IN THE WORLD
Transfer negotiations can be tough sometimes, but on occasion, talks can finish immediately if a release clause is triggered.
What is a transfer release clause?
A release clause is a set price for a player built into their contract. If a team offers that specific amount for a player, then the parent club cannot block any transfer.
Here, we look at some of the best players available for a release clause under £40m in FM 22.
Football Manager 2022 defenders release clauses
Defenders
| Player | Club | Release Clause |
|---|---|---|
| Djene Dakonam | Getafe | £30m |
| Jesus Corona | Porto | £25.5m |
| Pablo Diaz | River | £17.5m |
| Lucas Romero | River | £17.5m |
| Fabricio Bustos | Independiente | £14.5m |
| Lucas Merolla | Huracan | £14.5m |
| Francisco Ortega | Velez | £8.5m |
| Josua Mejias | Beitas | £2.9m |
| Lautaro Giannetti | Velez | £7.25m |
| Jaroslaw Jach | Crystal Palace | £550k |
Jesus Corona is down in our defender section but the Porto man would be an excellent acquisition mainly due to his versatility.
Football Manager 2022 midfielders release clauses
Midfielders
| Player | Club | Release Clause |
|---|---|---|
| Renato Tapia | Celta | £26m |
| Santiago Caseres | Velez | £25.5m |
| Joe Allen | Stoke | £25m |
| Ozan Tufan | Watford | £21.5m |
| Thiago Almada | Velez | £21.5m |
| Jorge Carrascal | River | £16m |
| Nicolas de la Cruz | River | £15.75m |
| Andres Guardado | Betis | £12.75m |
| Hidemasa Morita | Santa Clara | £8.5m |
| Flip Ugrinic | Luzern | £2.5m |
| Beram Kayal | Bnei Sakhnin | £110k |
Renato Tapia has been linked with the likes of Arsenal in real life and that is reflected in his attributes in FM. For just £26m, that could prove to be a steal if he continues to develop.
Ozan Tufan is an interesting option, too, but you won't be able to sign him right away as he is spending the 2021/22 season on loan at Watford.
Thiago Almada has been a favourite wonderkid of FM fans for a couple of years now and for just £21.5m you can sign him from Velez in Argentina.
Football Manager 2022 forwards release clauses
Forwards
| Player | Club | Release Clause |
|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Villa | Boca | £29m |
| Julian Alvarez | River | £21.5m |
| Andreas Cornelius | Trabzonspor | £17m |
| Alejandro Gomez | Sevilla | £17m |
| Facundo Torres | Penarol | £21m |
| Agustin Alvarez | Penarol | £14.5m |
| Carlos Rodriguez | Monterrey | £10m |
| Sofianne Feghouli | Galatasaray | £8.5m |
| Luca Orellano | Velez | £6.75m |
| Radamel Falcao | Rayo | £5.75m |
Alejandro Gomez will have only been at Sevilla for six months at the start of FM 22 so there is a possibility he will leave if the wages are right.
Even into his mid 30s, Papu would represent a superb potential purchase for a couple of seasons.
As for the bottom end of the table, who doesn't want to sign Radamel Falcao for one last career swan song? He has certainly been tearing it up at Rayo Vallecano in real life at the start of the 2021-22 season.
To look at release clauses from Football Manager 2021, click here.
