Realism in Career Mode has been sacrificed for flashy UI 📉

Your observation regarding the inflation of the transfer market is statistically accurate. If we analyze the current career mode mechanics, the algorithm governing player valuation has failed to keep pace with the real-world market shifts, leading to a scenario where mid-table clubs possess disproportionate purchasing power. This disrupts the strategic balance that made earlier iterations feel like a genuine management simulation.

Furthermore, the development plan system essentially bypasses the traditional 'merit-based' growth we saw in titles from nearly a decade ago. In S2G's recent rebuilds, such as the Inter Milan or PSG 'destruction' challenges, we often see 90+ rated squads within just a few seasons, which highlights how the 'flashy' tactical visions have simplified the difficulty curve. The challenge now isn't managing a budget or scouting hidden gems, but rather navigating a UI that prioritizes aesthetics over deep, simulation-based management. The 'purity' you mention was rooted in scarcity; when resources are infinite and growth is guaranteed, the rewarding feeling of a successful 'Road to Glory' is inevitably diminished