12 Youth Contract
Making up his decision, he had called Shawn to tell the team he had accepted. The clubs which were available were in the mid-table premier clubs and top championship sides.
"I want to accept the youth contract from West Ham United," Emmanuel declared in a confident tone. Emmanuel had spent hours thinking of which clubs to choose. He wanted a team that would a bit easier to break into the first team.
Even though he could have gone to Leicester or Liverpool who won trophies in the future but he wanted to do what was not expected. Emmanuel knew that he could form a midfield partnership with Declan Rice.
"Ok, I will discuss with West Ham representatives about the contract. Bye," Shawn commented.
"Bye, thanks," Emmanuel replied.
[Now let's try out the simulator.}
[System open simulator.]
A window popped up in front of his head, it gave him many options.
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*SHOOTING: EASY, MEDIUM, HARD*
*PASSING: EASY, MEDIUM, HARD*
*DEFENSE: EASY, MEDIUM, HARD*
*SET-PIECE: EASY, MEDIUM, HARD*
*DRIBBLING: EASY, MEDIUM, HARD*
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[SET-PIECE, EASY CHOSEN.]
Emmanuel spawned in a room with a wall and a goalkeeper. He was 20 yards away from the goal. He didn't know what type of freekick taker he wanted to be. Power and knuckleball or precision and curve but that was a conversation for another time.
For now, he would mix how he would take it from the distance and positioning of the goalkeeper. Emmanuel tried all types by adding topspin or sidespin.
After 1 hour of practising freekicks, he exited and dress up for a meetup with Tommy at the park.
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"Remember us going after school and playing with a ball. But older kids always tried to steal the ball or try to kick it over into the bushes and the trees," Emmanuel pointed out.
"Yeah, also we never talked about the clubs we are going to," Tommy stated.
"We will both say the club we chose at the count of one," Emmanuel remarked.
"3...,2..,1. West Ham," both announced at the same time, they both stared at each other.
"You know my family has been West Ham supports since I was little, there was no way to refuse it," Tommy mentioned.
"Kind of slipped my mind, I was too busy considering my choices," added Emmanuel.
"We better start packing our things even though we live close, it would be easier to bond with teammates," Tommy expressed.
Emmanuel and Tommy chatted about how different their schedule will be with training and how they will be roommates with one other person.
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Emmanuel and Tommy went to Emmanuel's house to plays some games. They walked in through the front door and switched the lights on. The room lit up and a crowd of friends and family jumped out shouting, "Surprise!" Both of them were startled and realizing what was going on after scanning the room.
It was a party for their first contract to a club. Many people shook their hands and asked to sign something before they become famous. Tommy's dad was boasting about how he taught everyone
Tommy knew and embarrassment spread across Tommy's face, looking away.
While Emmanuel's mum was talking about how he was as a baby and at school. Even though they knew their parents had good intentions, they both wondered if it was a party or torture from embarrassment.
After hours of entertainment, Emmanuel went to bed after brushing his teeth.
[The future looks bright, I have completed the next step to becoming better] Emmanuel thought, [ I envision pf becoming a perfect midfielder that will go down in history.]
[AI: And I will be your guiding star, clearing a path for you in the sky.]
Opening Users Stats...
USER: Emmanuel Gompel
SYSTEM LEVEL: 2 (5/150 XP to level-up)
AGE: 14 years
TALENT ASSESSMENT: Grade- C
POTENTIAL ASSESSMENT: Grade- SS
Fitness
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Balance and Coordination: D-
Agility: B-
Pace: B-
Strength: C-
Stamina: B-
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Technical
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Ball Control: B
Dribbling skills: D+
Passing accuracy: B
Body control: D -
Tackling: D+
Finishing: D+
Preferred foot: ( Right)
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Game Intelligence
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Spatial Awareness: A+
Tactical Knowledge: A-
Risk Assessment: A
Positioning: A+
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Mental Ability
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Confidence: D+
Determination: C-
Anticipation: C
Compsure: C
SKILLS: "XAVI GAME SENSE"
(1st-level: Progress -> 13%)
"RONALDINHO'S FLAIR"
(1st-level: Progress -> 7.5%)
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The next morning, Emmanuel got sent a copy of the Youth Player Pre-Agreement Contract. It wrote, Completing this form will allow you to register with the club for a maximum of 1 year.
This period will be shorter if you register midseason. West Ham United will tell you before June if want to keep you on or let you go. You will receive either: In the middle of the season or near the end of the season. This letter will let you know if you are safe or need to look for a new club.
The contents seemed to be correct so he told Shawn he had agreed.
