Football Manager 2017: 20 Essential Signings You Should Always Make

3. Cristian Espinoza

Cristian Espinoza FM 2017
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Age: 21

Club: Villarreal (on loan at Alaves)

Position: AM (R), ST

Approx. Cost: £8m

Cristian Espinoza spends the first season on-loan at Alaves, but without a future fee agreed. Thus, he'll become available as soon as you hit summer 2017, and his low starting value and wage demands make him an incredibly attractive option.

On the pitch, Espinoza is a classic, old-school winger who loves to dash down the byline and swing balls into the box. His pace, acceleration, and cross stats can reach 18 if you train him right, and he'll prove a deadly outlet on your right flank.

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