Would you consider this a flop + would you sell?

[isa-998]

I purchased Renan in my 1st season thinking he'd be the future of my left side defence and wing, and was a hyped player in my database. Paid 17 million for him. He hasn't developed the way i had hoped. Not good at defending or attacking, doesn't provide many assists either. Should I renew his contract to keep depth, or just sell immediately? I dont know if clubs will buy, and also probably little chance I can sell him for his price tag.

 

 

[dcaine100]

He could still make a solid ball playing centre back stats are not terrible for a centre back.

Edited January 22, 2022 by dcaine100

[Billy0810]

I inherited him when I took over at Spurs in one of my saves, he wasn’t very good at all for me. Not awful just a bit of a nothing player 

[Poison]

His history shows that he is reliable, so not a flop imho. I would definitely keep him in your shoes. He's better defensively than offensively but still really useful.

[MasterKano]

Sell him, find something better.

For me, at the top level, 15 tackling is a requirement for a fullback or a centerhalf.

Does his report card suggest he's a consistent player?

[FrazT]

He appears to be reliable and consistent although not outstanding, so not a flop.  Decision to sell would depend on what was offered and whether you had a better alternative, maybe from the reserves

[Pattric_b]

They signed him for only 17m and he is still only 23, so I wouldn't consider him a flop. I would keep him as a squad player. 

[enigmatic]

He looks like a squad player that's actually worth £17m in inflated Premier League fees, and at 23 in this version of FM he may continue to improve.

[isignedupfornorealreason]

 

Decent wingback, but only ever as a backup/squad player for me. 

His lack of crossing ability will be why he's not popping in with assists as much IMO.

[Mike J]

Looks more like a decent DC to me, who could still do a job at DL. At 23 he's probably not going to improve massively but he looks pretty solid, if unspectacular. If you can extend his contract for roughly the same wage I don't think it'd be a bad thing. Equally, if you can sell him for a decent amount I'm sure he's easily replaceable. I don't think he's a flop. He's just not standing out in any way.

[kingjericho]

He's 23 ffs. Perhaps some PPM can improve his game, or maybe try a different role. He looks good, you can still get easily 7/8 seasons from him at top level, I wouldn't give up on him right away.

[sporadicsmiles]

He is a very solid defensive left back who, looking at his attributes, is a solid player for you. What do you expect of your left back is a better question. Is he supposed to be bombing down the wing and bagging a lot of assists? Is he supporting the midfield? If it is the former, he is not going to ever really cut it for your expectations. The latter he can do. I'd also consider retraining him either as a CB or a DMC. He could play all roles. To be fair he would be a nice utility player. 

The other question to answer is what are his wage demands like? He is on a pretty cheap deal right now. Test the waters and see what he expects from a contract. If he is still cheap relative to his ability, give him a 2 to 3 year contract, say. And from there you can decide if he can be worked into the squad elsewhere, or if you can sell him on. 

[Sharkn20]

Retrain him as B2B midfielder (Su), thank me later

[isa-998]

On 24/01/2022 at 23:39, Sharkn20 said:

Retrain him as B2B midfielder (Su), thank me later

what additional focus? shdu i sent him out onm loand?

[Sharkn20]

On 28/01/2022 at 18:28, isa-998 said:

what additional focus? shdu i sent him out onm loand?

Passing, he is clearly at premier league level, should be your starter.