In this article, we'll look at how to create a consistent wealth in Football Manager 2021. Utilise these tips wisely, and you'll be making money in no time.
When it comes to running a football club, you need to do a lot more than you might have first imagined. And while FM2021 does a fine job of giving you ways to delegate your needs, it does make it easy to do everything you might need.
With that being the case, it is highly recommended that you look at ways to bring in more income.
Whether it’s to avoid a sell-off at the end of the season or try and bolster your kitty for a push for promotion/titles, here are some ideas to help you get some more money in the door ASAP.
Most people use the old tactic of playing local sides and nearby smaller outfits to build up big belief in the team prior to the season starting. But if your aim is to build up income, you should look to book in as many ‘glamour’ ties as you can for the off-season.
While what defines glamour for each team will very much differ, you should definitely look to set up some glamour ties to get your team playing more ‘big’ names. The income can be great, and you can easily offset the morale of pre-season losses with a few real-season wins.
Set-up a levy of glamour friendlies
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Tip, always try to arrange a friendly in the preseason with a larger reputation team. |
While what defines glamour for each team will very much differ, you should definitely look to set up some glamour ties to get your team playing more ‘big’ names. The income can be great, and you can easily offset the morale of pre-season losses with a few real-season wins.
Create a strict bonus structure
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Tip, go 1/5 of paler's wage for their bonuses. |
So, do yourself a favour and invest more time in contract structuring. Something like 1/5th of their wage for an appearance, and a bit more than that per clean sheet/goal/assist etc.
Maximise player values
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Loan list your fringe players to keep them sharp and ready for a sale or first-team action. |
Keep that in mind, and you can make even role players far more valuable to your team than they are sitting in the reserves waiting for you to need someone to sit on the bench.
Become elastic with player trading
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Squad players that are of age and with interest in them should be on the move. |
Unless you manage one of the biggest clubs in the world, getting someone into three-figure appearances can be rare. Get used to moving them on at peak value; it’s better for wealth generation and long-term building.