Let me put it this way, I am the head coach or chairman of a wealthy club. I want to buy player A, but player A’s contract with the original club expires in three years, but I am not sure what I will buy after three years. I'm still not the coach or president of this club. If I don't get good results this year, I have to get out, and I don't have to wait three years. If a football team does not sign during the summer transfer period, fans will also put a lot of pressure on the coach and the club. In order to ensure the technical and tactical needs of the club, some players must be introduced. After all, other clubs are also poaching your corners and buying your players. Another reason is that maybe player A is 25 years old now, and I have to wait for him for three years. Even if I am still in this coaching position three years later, but can player A still maintain this level? Will I still need him three years later?

On the other hand, players also have commercial value and can be bought for hundreds of millions of euros. It’s not just about playing football, he will increase my number of fans and open up my business market in specific areas. I can also make some money from selling jerseys, selling club-related things, and commercial advertising, especially for professional players who are on the rise. He signed a three-year contract. After two years, the player's abilities in all aspects have improved. Other clubs will definitely come to buy him. If his value rises, I can still make a profit. A player transfer involves a wide range of content, from the technical level to the commercial level, and is relatively complex. No club will only sign free agents whose contracts have expired. If they only sign free agents, they will definitely be screwed. Furthermore, it is difficult for a good player to become a free agent because one year before the contract expires, his original club will definitely sign him. If you want to renew the contract, you can't let good things slip away from your hands. If your club has Messi and his contract expires in March next year, will you find a way to sign with him? It's better to wait until March when people pack their bags and run to your rival's camp in vain

The above explains the principle of "why not wait until the contract expires before signing"

Speaking of player value, with football With the deepening of commercialization, the value of players is also rising. The economic effect of many top players is as great as their transfer fees. Therefore, many clubs spend a lot of money to introduce outstanding players. A good player in a key position may lead the team to enter the Champions League. Once the Champions League is reached, The broadcasting fees for each game are astronomical, so this is not just as simple as "spending tens of millions to let a player come to play here"

I will write this much for now, and you can continue if necessary Communication