Football Manager 2022 is set to be available soon, and for gamers seeking a more direct path to success, managing Newcastle United may be the ideal choice.
While previously overlooked by many outside the North East of England, Newcastle United is now expected to become one of the most popular clubs to manage in the game.
Sports Interactive’s managerial simulator has always been known for its meticulous accuracy, and once again, it mirrors real-life scenarios.
Similar to the situation in the Premier League, Football Manager clubs will have to compete with Newcastle United’s staggering transfer budget of £200 million, offering the potential for success in the Premier League and Champions League, provided the manager manages the funds wisely.
As reported by the Shields Gazette, any money raised from player sales can also be added to the transfer funds. The game’s accuracy will soon reveal whether top players can be enticed to move to the North East.
Why does Newcastle suddenly have such a substantial budget? In the real world, the club has been acquired by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, a deal that has raised ethical concerns regarding the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s involvement.
Managing a mega-rich super-club may seem like taking an easy route to success in the game, but given the real-life counterpart, it appears to be fair game despite the ethical questions surrounding it.
Football Manager 2022 will launch on November 9 and will be available on day one for Xbox Game Pass subscribers for the first time. Currently, the game is available in early access, with those who have pre-ordered the game gaining two weeks’ early access.
The game features a new match system and an improved transfer deadline day, likely to see increased activity involving the aforementioned Newcastle United.
