Football Manager 2022 has arrived, meaning you can jump in now and get started on your brand new journey in football management.
Transfer windows are an exciting time for any FM player but it can be difficult to stretch your budget and sign good players for an agreeable fee.
Worry no longer, as we've got you covered for ten of the best players you can sign for less than £1 million in Football Manager 2022.
READ - Football Manager 2022 Best Signings under £5 million
Eliaquim Mangala
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+ 10Age: 30
Club: Unattached
Value: N/A
Wage: N/A
Once sold to Manchester City for £30 million, it's evident that Eliaquim Mangala still possesses plenty of quality that could enhance your team.
From his excellent mental stats to his impressive physical offering, we still believe this Frenchman can add something special to your side in FM22.
Giovanni Gonzalez
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Club: Penarol
Value: £85,000 - 850,000
Wage: £10,000 a week
An unknown entity who can operate down the right flank, Giovanni Gonzalez is an exciting Uruguayan talent with a good mix of stats.
Ready to explode into a top talent and become a bargain signing for your side, we think Gonzalez is a player that you should be keeping an eye on in Football Manager 2022.
John Guidetti
click to enlarge+ 10Age: 29
Club: Alaves
Value: £750,000
Wage: £4,000 a week
Another former Man City man who has been clinical in Spain over the past few years, Swedish star John Guidetti is a physical forward with great finishing stats.
Available for a bargain price, we think this former wonderkid could become a major player for your side.
Nabil Bentaleb
click to enlarge+ 10Age: 26
Club: Unattached
Value: N/A
Wage: N/A
The sky was the limit for Nabil Bentaleb when he first burst onto the scene, but now the 26-year-old finds himself without a club and that just doesn't seem right.
Still a midfielder worthy of your thoughts, Bentaleb is combative and progressive, you'll just need to manage his game time to avoid any more injuries.
Andrea Conti
click to enlarge+ 10Age: 27
Club: AC Milan
Value: £950,000
Wage: £61,000 a week
Another capable right-sided option who can control the game with his composure and class, Andrea Conti is the perfect squad player to have in your team.
Whilst he may have high wages, his skill and value could see him easily be viewed as one of the best bargains available in Football Manager 2022.
Patrick Roberts
click to enlarge+ 10Age: 24
Club: Troyes (on loan from Man City)
Value: £22,000 - 220,000
Wage: £20,000 a week
A former wonderkid who looked destined for big things, Patrick Roberts now finds himself out on loan, likely regretting his decision to not force a move away from Manchester following a successful loan spell at Celtic.
The young Englishman still has the capabilities to go far, with his physical stats piquing the interest of any manager hunting for a bargain.
Nicolas Benedetti
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Club: America
Value: £70,000 - 700,000
Wage: £7,250 a week
An attacking midfielder with an international cap under his belt, Nicolas Benedetti could be a really good bargain purchase for your side in Football Manager 2022.
His mix of stats make for pleasant viewing and we think this young Colombian could be a real surprise star.
Emmanuel Attipoe
click to enlarge+ 10Age: 21
Club: Extremadura
Value: £80,000 - 800,000
Wage: £3,400 a week
A young, versatile defender with great pace and a brilliant work ethic, there's no doubt that Emmanuel Attipoe could be a brilliant bargain purchase for your team in Football Manager 2022.
The young Ghanian may be a rough diamond, but with some hard work, we believe you can develop him into a surprise star.
Luca Zidane
click to enlarge+ 10Age: 23
Club: Vallecano
Value: £75,000 - 750,000
Wage: £4,300 a week
You won't often get the chance to sign a Zidane for less than £1 million, but that's the possibility in Football Manager 2022 with Vallecano 'keeper Luca available for a bargain price.
With good stats and a decent potential ceiling, we think signing this legend's son could be one of the smartest pieces of business you could complete in Football Manager 2022.
Xavi
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Club: Levante
Value: £400,000
Wage: £400 a week
Not that one...
An exciting young right-back with room to grow, Xavi is a product of the blossoming Spanish youth system and you're certain to see a return on this investment.
A wonderful prospect with the potential to become a star for your team, we think signing Xavi is a very smart move indeed.
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