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Football Manager 2023 release clauses: The best players to target
James Shearman
- Updated: 19 Oct 2023 16:20 BST
- 3 min read
Football Manager 2023 is now out on PC/Mac and Xbox, with users given the opportunity to put their managerial skills to the test.
And one of the key areas of the game for managers to excel in is recruitment.
Transfer negotiations can be difficult, especially for players new to the game, so release clauses can be extremely helpful.
What is a transfer release clause?
A release clause is a set price for a player built into their contract. If a team offers that specific amount for a player, then the parent club cannot block any transfer.
READ MORE: Who were the best players with release clauses in FM22?
Here, we look at some of the best players available for a release clause under £30m in FM23.
The majority of players on the list are from Spanish clubs as every player in the country has a release clause.
Football Manager 2023 goalkeepers release clauses
Goalkeepers
| Player | Club | Release Clause |
|---|---|---|
| Geronimo Rulli | Villarreal | £28.5m |
| Rui Silva | Real Betis | £18m |
| Matheus | Braga | £17.25m |
| Jeremias Ledesma | Cadiz | £13m |
| Ersin Destanoglu | Besiktas | £8.5m |
| Kiko Casilla | Getafe | £5,25m |
| Amir Abedzadeh | Ponferrada | £4.4m |
| Guido Herrera | Talleres | £4.3m |
| Jokin Ezkieta | Racing Santander | £1.9m |
Portuguese goalkeeper Rui Silva, with a release clause of £18 million, could be ready to make the step up to European football.
Football Manager 2023 defenders release clauses
Defenders
| Player | Club | Release Clause |
|---|---|---|
| Djene Dakonam | Getafe | £30m |
| Marcao | Sevilla | £28m |
| Victor Nelsson | Galatasaray | £21.5m |
| Pablo Maffeo | Mallorca | £17.25m |
| Joseph Aidoo | Celta Vigo | £10.5m |
| Kenneth Omeruo | Leganes | £6.5m |
| Jose Angel | Sporting Gijon | £2.7m |
| Jordan Lukaku | Ponferrada | £1.7m |
Former Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo is a bargain for bottom end Premier League teams at just £6.5m.
Football Manager 2023 midfielders release clauses
Midfielders
| Player | Club | Release Clause |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Delaney | Sevilla | £27.5m |
| Sander Berge | Sheffield United | £25m |
| Andre Almeida | Valencia | £14.75m |
| Fede San Emeterio | Cadiz | £14.25m |
| Javier Pastore | Elche | £13m |
| Unai Lopez | Rayo Vallecano | £11m |
| Keide Bare | Espanyol | £6.75m |
| Charly Musonda | Levante | £3.2m |
| Enzo Zidane | Fuenlabrada | £625k |
One tipped to develop into a world class midfielder, at £25m, managers can give Sander Berge the platform to fulfill his potential at the highest level.
Javier Pastore is an interesting option, but he is 33 years of age at the start of FM23.
Former wonderkid Charly Musonda finally left Chelsea in the summer, and you could be the manager to get a tune out of him.
Football Manager 2023 forwards release clauses
Forwards
| Player | Club | Release Clause |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Braithwaite | Espanyol | £29m |
| Ricardo Horta | Braga | £26m |
| Paulo Dybala | Roma | £17.25m |
| Enes Unal | Getafe | £15.25m |
| Kenedy | Valladolid | £11.75m |
| Jaime Mata | Getafe | £7.75m |
| Florin Andone | Las Palmas | £7m |
| Bebe | Rayo Vallecano | £2.9m |
| Hamdou Elhouni | El Tunis | £1.7m |
Braga winger Ricardo Horta looks ready to compete for a starting place at a Champions League side.
Paulo Dybala is the most high-profile player with a release clause of less than £30m, and could make an impact at any club in Europe.
As for the bottom end of the table, why not take a punt on former Manchester United starlet Bebe?
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