Football Manager 2022 has finally been announced in an official trailer that focuses on the classic underdog story.

The virtual football management sim is easily one of the most comprehensive gaming databases of its kind and has attracted the interest of real-life football clubs over the years. Recently, Everton Women forged a partnership with the series.

The developers also announced that as well as being available in the traditional PC format, Xbox players will get the opportunity to play FM22 for the second year running.

With the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo moving clubs in what has been a crazy summer transfer window, fans of the hugely successful franchise will no doubt be excited to get stuck in and start their respective managerial careers - albeit virtual.

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