Signing players on Contract Expiry in fifa 23 Career Mode can feel like a bit of a cheat code, but it's also a great way to bolster your ranks without breaking the bank.
Bypassing transfer fees, you only need to worry about the player's wages - and if they want to join your club - so you needn't worry so much about how much money you have in the bank.
Find out all you need to know about Contract Expiry signings below and discover the players that could be yours for free in 2025.
What is a Contract Expiry signing?
A contract expiry signing is securing a player on a free transfer as the contract with their current club enters its final six months.
You sign the player on what is known as a pre-contract agreement, for the player to join your club on a free transfer when their current contract expires.
You can only sign players this way who have less than six months remaining on their contract and are over the age of 23.
Kylian Mbappe
That's right folks, certified superstar Kylian Mbappe will be available for free at the end of your third season in FIFA 23 Career Mode.
We've no doubt that many top clubs will be circling, so you'll have to act fast if you've got any hope of securing this future Ballon d'Or winner.
Kevin De Bruyne
One of the best midfielders the Premier League has ever seen, KDB may be getting older in 2025, but that won't make him any less incredible.
A magnificent passer of the ball, De Bruyne will no doubt transform your side.
Neymar
Neymar has received a shock downgrade ahead of FIFA 23, but the Brazilian skill star is still looking like a dangerous forward.
Available for free in 2025, you'll just have to make sure you've got enough room in the wage budget.
Heung Min Son
Last season's joint top-scorer in the Premier League, Heung Min Son is back once again to terrify defenders in FIFA 23.
A true superstar who will be playing at the peak of his powers in 2025, you'd be mad not to consider signing this guy.
Vinicius Junior
Vinicius Junior will be well into the 90s by the time 2025 rolls around, which makes his availability for free all the more exciting.
A wonderful forward with the world at his feet, Vini J would be a game changer for your team in FIFA 23.
Trent Alexander-Arnold
It's hard to imagine Trent away from Liverpool, but that could be the reality in FIFA 23 Career Mode.
Available for free in 2025, snapping up this full-back star would almost certainly please your forward players.
Bernardo Silva
Bernardo Silva had a truly incredible season for Man City last season, and Guardiola has managed to keep hold of his Portuguese star.
You could change all that though, with Silva available for free in the third season of Career Mode in FIFA 23.
Leroy Sane
Once dubbed the most exciting prospect in world football, Leroy Sane has somewhat stagnated over the last few years.
You could change all that, however, with the German forward available to sign for free in 2025.
Diogo Jota
Liverpool fans have been pleasantly surprised by the impact of Jota, with the Portuguese forward arguably one of their most exciting players.
With TAA also available for free in 2025, you could land a double blow by snapping up Jota as well.
Alphonso Davies
Arguably the most sought-after full-back in FIFA 23 Career Mode, you could be smart and play the waiting game in order to capture Alphonso Davies' signature.
A star in the making with the world at his feet, can you hold out for the Candian defender?
How to make a Contract Expiry signing
Making a Contract Expiry signing in FIFA 23 is the same as FIFA 22 and previous versions of the FIFA franchise, it will go as follows:
Wait until 1 January 2025 - players whose contracts run out in the first season can be approached from this point.
Search for your player - head to the transfers tab to get the man you want, and add him to your shortlist.
Head to your shortlist on the Transfer Hub and press "Approach to Sign".
Negotiate a deal - given you don't need to pay a transfer fee, you can afford to be a bit more generous in wages.
Wait until the next season - your player will join your club at the start of the 2025/26 season.
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