
At the start of any Football Manager 2020 save, it’s likely that you’ll be looking to find a few bargains to help you save on your budget. And that’s a very wise choice – along with loans, this is smart policy for building a club.
However, sometimes you might need to stretch out and bring in a solid veteran for a year or two, just to fill a few holes in the squad.
Who, though, is a worthwhile investment early on in an FM20 save?
Who is a veteran worth bringing in for most top-flight clubs?
Ivan Strinic

The Croatian left-back who used to play for AC Milan and SSC Napoli is a solid performer. He’s not exactly a thrilling player and he relies on positional intellect and defensive qualities as opposed to being a rampaging full-back.
When fit and healthy, though, he’s a consistent member of your squad who would definitely be a good addition for a few seasons. By no means a long-term option, but a solid veteran to back-up your squad.
Michael Krohn-Deli

Though well into his 30s now, former Sevilla man Krohn-Deli would be a good addition to most sides if they need a solid, reliable backup. Would probably work best back in Scandinavia or a smaller league like in Scotland, but MKD is definitely a player worth having a look at.
He’s got solid enough technical stats but he’s a good professional and is likely to be a positive influence on some of the younger players in your squad.
Augusto Fernandez

The former Celta and Atletico Madrid man might be getting on a fair bit now at 33, but he’s a solid midfielder. He’s a creative type and should make a good addition to any side; a really interesting player with some great technical stats and a really decent deeper-lying playmaker.
Though he’s best in a position where others can do his running for him, he’s intelligent enough to run games in lesser leagues or back in Argentina.
Daniel Sturridge

Though it might be harsh to call a 29-year-old a veteran, Sturridge is arguably the best free transfer in FM20. He left his last club Trabzonspor and is now on a free, and would be a solid pickup for just about any English team in the Premier League looking for a solid, reliable goalscorer.
Though fitness will always be the main issue, Sturridge is definitely good enough to make a positive impact at most clubs in England.
Emiliano Viviano

Are you looking for a solid back-up keeper? Then Viviano is a good pick. He’s 33 now and is on his way out at the top of the game, but he could do for a season or two. He would even be a solid back-up to help keep a younger keeper on their toes.
Overall, he’s an interesting choice that most players would enjoy playing with; a solid professional who should really rub off on some of the younger talents.
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