Best FM 2020 Free Agents — Top 5
5. Thiago Silva | 35 y/o | DC | CA: 161
Thiago Silva’s contract is set to expire at the end of June in 2020, and he’s recently been linked with a move back to Brazil in real life, something that seems increasingly likely as he’s publicly stated his desire to return to his boyhood club, Fluminense.
With a current ability of 161, Silva could be worth keeping an eye on in your save as he still possesses fantastic physical attributes for his age in addition to his world class defensive and mental abilities.
4. Giorgio Chiellini | 35 y/o | DC | CA: 168
While his contract will be up in June in real life, it seems Giorgio Chiellini will likely sign an extension and finish his career at Juventus with plans of becoming a director in a couple of years.
Chiellini has been at Juve for over 15 years now, so it could be difficult to prize him away from the club. However, the 35 year old center back still possesses a current ability of 168, so it’s definitely worth a shot.
3. Sergio Ramos | 34 y/o | DC | CA: 172
Sergio Ramos’ contract appears to be expiring in 2021 in real life, but in-game you may be able to convince him to join your club.
It might be difficult though, the 34 year old Real Madrid captain has been at the club for 15 years now so it’ll likely take a hefty wage offer and potentially a longer contract than you’d want to give at his age. However, with a current ability of 172, he’s still one of the best centre backs in the world and will likely prove his worth.
2. Luka Modric | 34 y/o | MC | CA: 173
4-time Champions League winner and World Cup finalist Luka Modric is still a world-class 34 year old midfielder with very high current ability sitting at 173. As such, the Croatian Real Madrid legend would certainly make a great signing for your club if you have a high enough reputation to attract him.
While his contract actually appears to be expiring in 2021 according to transfermarkt.com, it’s set to expire in 2020 in Football Manager. Modric is still a phenomenal player so I highly recommend adding him to your shortlist and approaching him as early as possible in your save.
1. David Silva | 34 y/o | AMC/MC | CA: 174
The 34 y/o Manchester City captain has publicly stated his desire to leave the club once his contract runs out, perhaps wanting to leave while still at the top of his game.
It’s recently been rumored that he’ll join his former club Valencia, with other less likely rumors being his local club Las Palmas of which he’s a supporter, or even Inter Miami, who pretty much everyone on this list has been linked with. With a current ability of 174, David Silva is still a world class midfielder and would be a fantastic acquisition for your club even with some inevitable decline.
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