Youngster keeps leaving team. Is this a bug?

Hey guys, I'm currently managing Freiburg and I have this stud 16 year old regen, Matt Volz. According to FMgenie he is the best striker prospect in the game universe(CA wise).

Here is the problem. His current contract ends in 2013, the current date in the saved game is May 2011. However, when it comes time for the German teams to release their youth players, I get a message saying Volz had left after being unable to make an impression. After seeing this I quit the game and rel-loaded from my last save point. First thing I do upon restart is offer Volz a pre-contract ending in 2015. He accepts and I move along without fear. Then, what do you know he leaves again! Whats going on here?

Couple things that may help.

1) Volz spent his entire time at the club on my u19.

2) We have finished 13th and 15th in the 1st division.

My first thought is that in his eyes my club is not "worthy" of his talents. But, then why would he sign a contract keeping him around for two extra years.

Any ideas?

Have you tried unclicking the 'Assistant Manager deals with contracts' box in the Team Settings?

u19 was indeed checked. However, after unclicking it he still leaves. Would I have to exit the game and reload for the setting to take place?

u19 was indeed checked. However, after unclicking it he still leaves. Would I have to exit the game and reload for the setting to take place?

No. Hmmm. Have you tried offering a full-time contract?

is he turning 17 between you giving him the pre contract and him being relseased? I would offer him a full time contract

He just turned 16 years old May 21. Its May 23 2011. I offered the full-time contract but still a no go. In 2 weeks players are released am I too late in the game to be signing him?

I got it. It still gave me the message but this time he was still on my squad. I simmed a couple weeks and hes still there, so Im gonna roll with it.

Thanks for the help and quick replies, I appreciate it.