Whatever happened to greedy footballers?

I've just taken the mantle as manager of Manchester City - the richest club in the world by some stretch - in Football Manager 2010 on the PC and nobody wants to sign for me! I've offered untold wealth, perks, bonuses and even contracts that allow them to slope off if they don't settle... but still I only manage to sign the bog standard, run of the mill types... I'm even pretty confident that I'm going to take the Premiership title this year and get a good run in the European cup! But I still keep getting rejected.

I tell a lie. I did actually sign Franck Ribery last night from Bayern Munich - but I had to offer over £90m for the privilege and an astronomical salary, wiping out my entire budget. My scouts had congratulated me on a shrewd purchase, as did the fans. By mid-season though, everyone - including my Board - thought better of it and starting haranguing me about my decision making! How was I to know Ribery wouldn't settle in the area? How could I possibly have foreseen that he would disgruntle teammates, who in turn would demand equally ludicrous salaries and playing bonuses???

I may be rubbish at the latest outing of Football Manager - but it ain't half realistic! Should really get searching on the internet for some good buys in time for the new season...

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