Best FM 2020 Free Agents: Top 10 Free Players for Summer 2020

Today we’ve got a list of the best FM 2020 free agents with contracts set to expire on June 30, 2020 in Football Manager 2020. You’ve got a chance to pick up some world class players on free transfers at the end of the first season, so I’d definitely put them on your shortlist! The criteria for this shortlist includes:

• Contract expires June 30, 2020
• Minimum 155 current ability

While some of the best FM 2020 free agnets are reaching the final stages of the career, most of them have more than enough left in the tank to make an impact at the highest level of the game.

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Best FM 2020 Free Agents

10. Dries Mertens | 32 y/0 | ST | CA: 155

Versatile attacker Dries Mertens has been the subject of intense speculation as to where he’ll end up next season, with some of the names mentioned including Chelsea, Arsenal, and Newcastle United.

The 32 year old forward has a current ability of 155, and though he’s not your traditional striker, he can be effective anywhere across the frontline so at the very least he could provide some top quality depth for you in the final years of his career.

9. Willian | 31 y/o | AMR/AMC | CA: 155

The 31 year old Brazilian winger has been at Chelsea for over 6 years now and it appears he’s ready to move onto the next challenge, having been linked with Barcelona, Tottenham, and even Newcastle; though the latter seems very unlikely. While he may be approaching the final stages of his career, he’s still got a lot to offer as a world class dribbler with a spectacular work rate in addition to his impressive determination and teamwork.

Willian’s also competent as an attacking midfielder, so as his physical stats begin to decline it may be worth putting him in the middle as I feel he could be effective at creating chances there. For now though, he’s still got the pace to continue making those darting, dangerous dribbling runs down the wings and with a current ability of 155, I’d definitely put him on my shortlist if I were you.

8. Blaise Matuidi | 33 y/o | MC | CA: 155

Blaise Matuidi recently agreed a contract extension to 2021 with Juventus, but that was after the winter update so he may be available on a free a year early in your save!

At 33 years old, Matuidi still possesses great pace and physical attributes for a midfielder, especially at his age, and his mental attributes are nearly unmatched. With 20 bravery, teamwork, and work rate among many other impressive ratings, Matuidi’s a fantastic player any club would like to have around, especially with a current ability of 155.

7. James Rodríguez | 28 y/o | AMC | CA: 157

After the 2014 World Cup, James Rodríguez seemed to be destined for great things, and while he has certainly had great moments and is a fantastic player, he never quite reached that elite level that we all thought he would. Nevertheless, at 28 years old he still has time to turn things around and with his contract up at the end of the season, it seems a near certainty he’ll be leaving on a free transfer despite signing for Real for over 60 million pounds back in 2014.

James has been linked with nearly every club in the Premier League including Manchester United, Wolves, Arsenal, and Everton, but more recently he’s been linked with Inter Miami. With a current ability of 157 and a few years left in his prime, James Rodríguez is certainly worth adding to your shortlist for summer 2020.

6. Edinson Cavani | 33 y/o | ST | CA: 159

Like many on this list, Edinson Cavani’s been heavily speculated about since January, when proposed moves to Chelsea and Atletico fell through. Recently, Cavani’s been linked with Newcastle following the potential takeover, as well as Chelsea, Inter Miami, and even Uruguayan club Penarol.

While it’s unclear where Cavani will end up, it’s becoming clear that he desires to leave PSG after being eclipsed by Icardi this season despite being PSG’s all-time highest scorer. With a current ability of 159, the 33 year old striker still has all the attributes of a top striker so I highly recommend putting him on your shortlist.

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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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