Ex-RoNiN Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Inspired by real-life, I decided to follow what was happening and try and sign Fabregas for Barca in this summer window. However, Arsenal did better, came 2nd in the league, still lost Carling cup final , and Fabregas also signed a new deal. I tried to copy the press releases, releasing two statements in 2010 and 2011, first stating that I admired Fabregas and then starting to talk about being interested, and in the summer finally stating that I am doing everything I can to sign him. Whilst Cesc was delighted with these releases, he did not become unsettled, nor did he try to force a transfer - all he did was to try and impress me in the next match. As soon as I had a new transfer budget assigned, I started trying. Initial offers of £30M, £40M, £50M (!!) were flat out rejected, and Cesc didn't seem to mind!! After lots of haggling, the final damage was: - £90M up front - £15M over the next 48 months - £5M after 40 games - 40% of next profit - a 3.5star rated 18 year old defender (Sergi Gomez, not sure if regent or real) And he wanted £235k/wk in wages! And £8M signing on fee, and £12M for his agent! Grrr! Didn't bother with A Sanchez in the end, focusing on youth players instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackripper Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 nor did he try to force a transfer - He hasnt really forced a move IRL in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrstef Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Could have been worse, he could have demanded £400k a week, £20+mill signing on & £18mill agent fee like Messi. Greedy little God!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackripper Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Could have been worse, he could have demanded £400k a week, £20+mill signing on & £18mill agent fee like Messi. Greedy little God!! If you have that kind of cash floating round im sure God would be worth it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrstef Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Thats the point though, i didnt have that that money so i couldnt sign him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raligt Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 It would be impossible for the game to be 100% accurate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spizaa Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 The problem you have is Xavi not flapping his gums in the news everyday about wanting to bum Cesc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrstef Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 The problem you have is Xavi not flapping his gums in the news everyday about wanting to bum Cesc. Thats funny. I think he does want to bum him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledutch Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Transfers in FM have always seemed generally much too expensive to me, at least the non AI ones. I would really like to see a big switch up in the sophistication level of transfers in the new one, with a general lowering of prices, longer sagas played out in the media, player power increasing, having it easier to facilitate swap deals when clubs don't have much money-including being able to offer half of a players rights (co-ownership) in Italy as part of a transfer package. I'd also like to be able to be able to bid for two or more players as part of one deal, i.e I offer a 10 mill player for two of their young players etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmi88 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 for FM to be realistic barcelona should have players coming out every week targeting a single player and never stopping until they get their man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lermontov Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 FM is just a simulation of the way things might happen, its not always going to be the same as real life Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffy89 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Did you put in an offer before Cesc signed a new deal? The only reason I ask is, a player nearing the end of his contract is much more unlikely to sign a new deal with his current club if there is interest and solid offers from other clubs before-hand (as in real life). Plus, their value actually increases in-game once they sign a new contract so if you do try to sign them, you'll have to pay out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ville Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Thats funny. I think he does want to bum him Who doesn't? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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