Players want new contracts constantly

[Morgan]

It seems every other day one of my playres wants a new contract. Some times after just signing a new 5 year deal they will get a 7.5 rating in a game then demand a new contract. I'm literally getting at least 1 request every week. Which feels way higher than before, it feels like a bug. Has anyone else experienced this?

[Vandelay]

I'm not getting requests constantly, but I'm getting a few odd ones. Managed to get Ozil to sign on a long term contract - couldn't keep hold of Sanchez though. Then about a month later Ozil asked for an improved contract. I'm doing well in the league, but I already made him my top earner, it seems odd to me that he thinks he's worth more than he did just a month ago.

[Morgan]

Yeah Im getting that constantly, or anytime an transfer offer is refused they want an improved deal. Even though that just signed one. Very unrealistic.

[Redprince42]

If your team is doing well, you can usually get them to give up the request by talking to them and choosing the bottom option ("great locker room atmosphere, concentrate on your game"). Or, sometimes you can get them to sack the agent by picking the "interference of agent" dialogue option, if "Ask X to Sack Agent" is available. Assuming you have a good relationship with the player.

Annoying they can't keep their word by adhering to an agreement, but most often there's a two- or three-click solution.

[turbulent84]

I have one issue, my players keep wanting add in Winning Champions League Clause. At least half the team wants it. each lowest 700k. how am i suppose to support the expenditure? easily 10 of them. still have to pay them the team bonus too. even at $130k per week for a youngster of 21 years old, I still need to include yearly 5% clause

[Snorks]

Originally posted by turbulent84:

I have one issue, my players keep wanting add in Winning Champions League Clause. At least half the team wants it. each lowest 700k. how am i suppose to support the expenditure? easily 10 of them. still have to pay them the team bonus too. even at $130k per week for a youngster of 21 years old, I still need to include yearly 5% clause

I always remove the yearly increase - remove and exclude - at the first stage of negotiations, it has never been an issue other than a very slight increase in basic wage.

Also, try that with the Champs League clause, or consider the likelihood of winning it. If you don't realistically think you will win it, leave the clause in as leverage to reduce other aspects. Or, simply add a time-limit to the clause.

[Taipan]

The only times I offer players a new contract is in april, for all players who are 1 year and 3 months before running out of contract. And for youth players that are going to be a constant presence in the first team, the first season I will do that I will give them 5 years contract + 3 because after playing first team their wage demands will sky rocket.

How do I do that with absolutely no problem? Simple. I always refuse contract requests using the option that says you have enough years left on a contract. AND, THE MOST IMPORTANT PART, your manager has to have Man Management to the max. Or is it discipline? :)) I don't remember, because my managers always have mental stats to the max, minus adaptability. These stats rarely improve during the game.

Also, the man management helps you with dealing with the board requests. Or is it determination? :D As I said, mental is the most important part of my managers.

EDIT: And maybe once 200 contract renewals I offer a renewal before that, because somebody has a really low salary, like 500k a year at a huge club and is banging 30 goals a season. And then I break my laws, although it hurts me, and give him a proper contract.

EDIT2: If the team jumps up saying WHY DID YOU REFUSE THE CONTRACT RENEWAL, I say guys, I am doing this for the sake of the team. Your high mental stats will help you win the case.

[Taipan]

Rashford, he is 24, scored 62 goals this season and the season is not over, yet I keep him on 8.3m Euros a year and although he keeps asking for more from time to time, the only time he will get a raise will be in 5 years, at 29 years old, because he has a contract until 2025 + 3 years I can automatically extend the contract. 8.3 millions when I should pay him 20.

Not realistic, but I am building a new stadium and we took a loan of 300m to do that. So I am cheap :D I even sold Salah to City ( he was getting old anyway, I am Fergie style ) for 120m so I can sponsor the stadium. Not a big loss, cause Rash is doing great.

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EDIT: It also helps if you mentor your players to be Professional or Perfectionist. I try to do that with as many players I can, I even buy cheap Pro/Perf players with great mental stats to mentor all young players. Pro players will tend to complain less and accept your decision easier.

[Dutchy]

Same here playing with Ajax they want new contracts every year

[Spelunker]

I'm much the same as Stefan although I don't usually renew contracts until the summer of their last year and have less than 12 months left (but more than 6). The exceptions to this are if they are a young player in the reserves and I'm about to move them to the first team because they'll accept a lot less than after you've moved them. Also if a player dumps his agent I may renew his contract if he's less than two years left on it.

Very occasionally if a player's being completely unrealistic about his contract I'll use the editor. e.g. I had a young prospect who wanted nearly double the wage of my highest paid player but I knew from experience that if I sold him he'd accept far less from his new team. In the end I gave him what I thought was a fair amount based on other players of his age and ability in both my own team and looking at similar players in my rivals teams. I sometimes do the same with aging players who's squad status has been reduced but who still want a hefty payrise although usually I'll just sell them. I can guarantee that when I do they'll accept far lower wages from their new team than they demanded from me.

Unrealistic contract demands are one of the games biggest weaknesses IMO.

[Taipan]

Originally posted by Spelunker:

I'm much the same as Stefan although I don't usually renew contracts until the summer of their last year and have less than 12 months left (but more than 6). The exceptions to this are if they are a young player in the reserves and I'm about to move them to the first team because they'll accept a lot less than after you've moved them. Also if a player dumps his agent I may renew his contract if he's less than two years left on it.

Very occasionally if a player's being completely unrealistic about his contract I'll use the editor. e.g. I had a young prospect who wanted nearly double the wage of my highest paid player but I knew from experience that if I sold him he'd accept far less from his new team. In the end I gave him what I thought was a fair amount based on other players of his age and ability in both my own team and looking at similar players in my rivals teams. I sometimes do the same with aging players who's squad status has been reduced but who still want a hefty payrise although usually I'll just sell them. I can guarantee that when I do they'll accept far lower wages from their new team than they demanded from me.

Unrealistic contract demands are one of the games biggest weaknesses IMO.

Sometimes I use the editor too with either young players or old ones. Also if you have a very high paid player in the squad all players tend to ask more. Does Barcelona pay 20-30 millions a year to all their players? No. Somehow in FM suddenly the players ask fro 15-20 millions only because they are in the same team with Messi and he has a high contract. To see if I am right, just edit Messi wage to 15 millions roll a bit the game to register the change and check your renewal wages asked by the team. Using the +3 years in a contract helps me prevent this, but it's not realistic either to sign a contract for 5+3 years then never renew it.

[turbulent84]

its flute... Contract of a 19 years old demand 250k a week, yearly 10% increment, winning Champions League Bonus $1.4m (Winning it gives 15.5m deduct squard bonuses, how much is left?) Appearence 52k, Striker? No... its just a Midfielder. Deep Laying Midfield

[Taipan]

Originally posted by Spelunker:

I'm much the same as Stefan although I don't usually renew contracts until the summer of their last year and have less than 12 months left (but more than 6).

One thing I forgot to tell you. You can renew the contracts in April 15 months before the contracts are expiring with the same effect, you will still be able to use the 5 years option. If you do it in March you won't be able to use it, but from April 1st you can, that's why I renew in April. I don't wait until the summer because very rarely I got players who suddenly said Ok, I am going to let my contract run out and leave on a free. The only difference it makes it's that you are going to pay 2-3 more months on the new contract wage.

[Spelunker]

Originally posted by Stefan:

Originally posted by Spelunker:

Sometimes I use the editor too with either young players or old ones. Also if you have a very high paid player in the squad all players tend to ask more. Does Barcelona pay 20-30 millions a year to all their players? No. Somehow in FM suddenly the players ask fro 15-20 millions only because they are in the same team with Messi and he has a high contract. To see if I am right, just edit Messi wage to 15 millions roll a bit the game to register the change and check your renewal wages asked by the team. Using the +3 years in a contract helps me prevent this, but it's not realistic either to sign a contract for 5+3 years then never renew it.

Yes, I've found the same thing. Give one player a big contract and 5 minutes later the agents of several others will be knocking on your door asking for a payrise.

[HUNT3R]

Originally posted by Spelunker:

Originally posted by Stefan:

Sometimes I use the editor too with either young players or old ones. Also if you have a very high paid player in the squad all players tend to ask more. Does Barcelona pay 20-30 millions a year to all their players? No. Somehow in FM suddenly the players ask fro 15-20 millions only because they are in the same team with Messi and he has a high contract. To see if I am right, just edit Messi wage to 15 millions roll a bit the game to register the change and check your renewal wages asked by the team. Using the +3 years in a contract helps me prevent this, but it's not realistic either to sign a contract for 5+3 years then never renew it.

Yes, I've found the same thing. Give one player a big contract and 5 minutes later the agents of several others will be knocking on your door asking for a payrise.

Because they want equal terms. Manage your players.

[Taipan]

It's not realistic, as I gave the example of Barcelona. If you have a super star player the others don't automatically ask for 20 millions a year irl.Umtiti just renewed for a decent wage for Barcelona, if it were in the game, I'd have to fork out 15-20 millions a year just because the max wage in the team is 40 millions.