Football Manager 2022: 10 Attacking Midfielders You Must Sign

2. Gaetano Castrovilli

Football Manager 2022 Gaetano Castrovilli
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Club: Fiorentina

Nationality: Italian

Price: £10 million

Gaetano Castrovilli is one of those relative bargains who is a perfect fit for those clubs looking to kick onto the next level. For example, anybody opting to play as moneybags Newcastle Utd should be having this player on their immediate radar.

At 24 years of age and with three Italy caps to his name, Castrovilli is ready to plug straight into your starting XI. Even if you're playing as one of the traditional big clubs, this player is a great addition to have involved in and around your squad.

A hard-working creative playmaker, this Fiorentina man has an edge over certain other entries on this list due to his physicality. As can tend to be the case, others on this list are a little lightweight or short in stature. For Castrovilli, his 6'2", 72kg frame means that's not a concern here - with him not as easy to knock off the ball as some of his counterparts featured elsewhere amongst suitable CAM options.

In Gaetano, you've got a player who can fill a starting spot for years to come or until you're able to afford one of those flash, big-name CAMs.

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