Through the power of pre-game editor, I have summed the list of 10 top-class players that will leave their clubs after their current contract ends. Some of them will leave in a year, yet some might not leave for another two or three years. Be sure to add these players to your shortlist in FM17 so that you get regular updates from your scouts on their transfer situation, and that you can offer them a contract before anyone else does or counteroffer a deal when someone else does.
Why will this be worth your while? Even if you don't need these excellent world-class players at your club, I would advise that you signed them for free and sell them for a hefty profit later.
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- Julián Illanes, Malik Fathi, Alexandru Matel, Mads Fenger, Tom Høgli, Anthony Vanden Borre, Alberto Zapater, Harlem Gnohere, Carlos Carbonero, Juan Carlos Olave, Roberto Lago.
Now on to our list of top 10 players that will leave their clubs after their contract expires.
Charlie Taylor (Leeds United)
Charlie Taylor is the first player on our list. He is only 22 years-old and could be your first team player or a replacement one if you decide to sign him. He can practically play at any position on the left side with his essential role being left Full Back. Great signing that could serve your club for years to come.
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Ludwig Augustinsson (Football Club København)
Same as Charlie Taylor, Ludwig Augustinsson is practically natural at any position on the left side of the pitch. Also, he is only 22 years-old and could serve you for years to come. The only problem is that even thou he will leave at the end of his contract, that won't happen until the year 2019. However he is worth the wait, that is if someone doesn't buy him before that.
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Mathias Jørgensen (Football Club København)
Another player from FC København that will leave on Bosman ruling after his current contract ends in 2018. This powerful 26-year-old centre-back will only get better in two years time, so be sure to add him to your shortlist and try to sign him when his contract expires.
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Sidney Sam (Schalke)
This pacey winger is set to leave his club on a free transfer in 2018. He has a great versatility and can play in any midfield position and even can adapt to playing as a striker in trequartisa role, solid all-around player that is worth a wait.
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Javi Castellano (Las Palmas)
A rather unfamiliar name but looking at his attributes I think we can all agree that this is a top-level player. He will be a great addition to your midfield in case you are missing a ball winning midfielder. Only 28 years old, Jave Castellano can serve you for a good five seasons. His contract is set to expire in 2017 so be quick to sign him.
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Yann M'Vila (Rubin)
Finally, we've reached world-class players on this list, the first one on it is the current French international Yann M'Vila. His contract with the Russian club expires in 2017 season so be quick to sign him as there will be many top-level clubs looking to secure the service of this tenacious midfielder.
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Benoît Costil (Stade Rennais FC)
Benoît Costil's contract with the French club expires in 2017, and sure there is going to be a lot of interest in this great goalkeeper. Not even in his peak, Benoît Costil will develop further in your save and only get better. Look no further if you are looking for a first team goalkeeper for your team.
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Neven Subotic (Dortmund)
The Serbian international will be your ideal signing if you're looking for a reliable centre-back. Subotic's contract expires in 2018 and by that time he'll become an EU citizen as he currently awaits papers for German citizenship. Clubs from England, Germany and Spain have a better chance of signing him.
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Saido Berahino (West Brom)
England's U21 international that currently costs 18 million will leave on a free transfer next season, need I say more? Saido Berahino is only 22 years old and will surely be a great addition to any club in FM 2017. Be sure to act quickly as some high-profile clubs are already interested in signing the youngster.
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Axel Witsel (Zenit)
Thanks to his summer transfer saga that resulted in a failed attempt to move from Zenit to Juventus, Axel Witsel will now be available as a free player in 2017. How good is that?! He has a vast amount of international experience with Belgium and is only 27 years old and could serve you for another five seasons. Sign this player whatever the means necessary.