Becoming a football god from Arsenal

Chapter 43: Happy troubles! Weekly salary increase!

Half an hour later, in the office of the Sheffield first team coach.

Since the salaries of adult team players were not suitable for negotiation together, Maher walked into the office first and sat opposite Gary Speed, while Gilbert waited outside for the time being.

"I know, Mr. Wenger. But I think we still need to communicate further."

When Maher came in, Gary Speed ​​was talking to Wenger and just gestured for him to sit down first.

After he sat down, he noticed that Gary Speed's face was a little solemn, and his tone was very low: "Increasing salary during the loan period is a somewhat complicated matter. The FA does not have all the clauses, and the details still depend on the two clubs.

"The suggestions I put forward are beneficial to both parties. I hope Mr. Wenger can adopt them."

Maher initially thought that Sheffield would have to bear part of his salary increase, which was why Gary Speed ​​reacted in this way.

But if you think about it, this seems unlikely.

He knows best how Gary Speed ​​treats him since he came to the club, and judging by his recent performance, Gary Speed ​​should not refuse a pay rise.

From the perspective of the player market, players with stronger abilities get more salary, this is an iron rule.

If income does not match ability, it will easily cause players to become unbalanced and perform poorly over time.

Of course, the club will not be greedy for such a small advantage. They would like to retain better players with higher salaries and will even actively look for such opportunities.

Arsenal’s decision to proactively offer a wage increase is the best example of this.

"Yes, Sheffield United is willing to cover the entire salary of the players after the salary increase."

Gary Speed ​​was about to light a cigarette in his office seat, but stopped when he saw Maher. "I just hope Arsenal don't recall the player midway and remove the recall clause."

So that's how it is. Mahrez suddenly understood that his contract contained an agreement that allowed Arsenal to recall the player halfway through the season.

This time, taking advantage of his salary increase, Sheffield wants to get rid of this agreement by paying the full salary.

They want to keep him, at least for one season!
Maher saw Gary Speed ​​gritting his teeth and pursing his lips again, and nodded helplessly: "Okay, then. Let's see what the players think for the details."

After hanging up the phone, Gary Speed ​​was about to say something, but was interrupted by Maher with a smile: "Sir, I know what you both mean."

After he said this, he didn't say anything else, and Gary Speed ​​didn't respond either. The office fell into silence, so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

"I figured it out."

After a long while, Gary Speed ​​seemed to understand Maher's idea. Sometimes people don't need to talk too much. "Then let's talk about salary. Mr. Wenger's intention is to increase the weekly salary to 10k.

“And the 20k for 20 appearances agreement in the previous contract was removed and replaced with a 15k salary for ‘20 goals’.

"Someone should be coming to Sheffield with a contract tomorrow. I'm mainly here to ask for your opinion in person on their behalf."

Maher didn't plan to bargain. He just smiled and nodded in agreement. "I think it's great. No problem."

The club's initiative to propose a salary increase shows their sincerity. If he were to be hesitant at this time, he would appear to be greedy.

Moreover, the increase from 2.5k to 10k is indeed very good.

After all, he has only played two professional league games. No matter how amazing he is, people will still doubt his stamina.

When dealing with clubs at the beginning of your career, it is better to fight less and build closer relations and friendly cooperation.

Once he has achieved certain results and his personal value and reputation are relatively stable, it will not be too late to fight for all kinds of protection for himself.

"Mael."

Before leaving, Gary Speed's eyes showed bitterness, but his mouth was smiling, "Tell me, do I expect you to continue to be so amazing, or do I expect you to be well-behaved and make occasional contributions?

"This is obviously a happy trouble. I don't feel it's right to choose either one." "The two clubs are like this, which is actually a happy trouble for me." Maher shook his head and smiled, and told the truth.

This might be something he is bound to experience as he grows up. It doesn't mean that if a person makes rapid progress he won't have any worries.

There is no need to be indecisive. If he wants to play in the top league sooner, he must make a choice and endure the reluctance of separation in the future.

After leaving the office, Maher waited for Gilbert for a while, and only then did he clear his mind and think about it carefully.

A salary of 10k is more than pounds a month!

After deducting taxes and fees, he can still get more than 20,000 pounds, and his income level will be greatly improved!

This can give people a sense of security, as money is the courage of heroes.

Calculating his savings, he had received a signing fee of 30,000 pounds. After more than two months, his salary after tax was around 15,000 pounds.

In addition to the 6000 pounds bonus for the first appearance, the 9500 pounds bonus for the last game, and the 4000 pounds endorsement fee just recently.

The total income is about 65,000 pounds. After deducting daily expenses such as rent deposit and money to send home, there is more than 50,000 pounds left.

"If I get a few more months of salary and bonus, it will be enough to buy a sports car."

He smiled. Since he was waiting for Gilbert anyway, he called his uncle to tell him the good news and confirm the time for the family to come to the UK.

His salary will surely increase, and it is certainly a good thing to spend some money on his only relative in the world and repay him for his upbringing.

"Take the young master?!"

Uncle Clemont's voice sounded a bit out of control, and he took a deep breath, and after a moment of silence, he sighed, "I've been watching you play, and I guessed that you might be very successful, but I didn't expect it to be so soon.

“It’s only been a short time, Maher, I feel like I’m living a dream, watching you go from £800 to £2500 to £ a week, it’s amazing.

"I'm afraid that when I wake up again, you'll suddenly raise my salary to 30,000 pounds."

Maher smiled from the bottom of his heart. After coming to the other world, he gradually accepted his uncle and aunt and regarded them as his family members.

People need to have something to rely on and something to care about.

Now that he hadn’t started a family and didn’t know many people, Clermont’s home was a place that was very important to him.

Having said this, he then mentioned his family’s visit to England.

"It may be October. Ava has conflicts with her classmates at school and becomes a little withdrawn when she gets home. I have been discussing this with her teacher recently."

After listening to his uncle's words, Maher nodded slightly, thought about the schedule and said, "Then let's do it in early October, when we have a home game."

After discussing this, they hung up the phone.

Maher thought for a while and decided to send back a few thousand pounds so that his uncle could find psychological counseling for Ava.

My uncle and aunt's family still live a hard life. They work very late every day and don't have much time to spend with their children when they get home.

As his income gradually increases, he can reduce the pressure on the family and allow them to spend more time with the children.

Not long after, Gilbert walked out of the office with an excited look on his face, "8k, although not as much as yours, but it's also good."

He excitedly hugged Maher's shoulders, walked out of the administration building, took a breath of fresh air and shouted, "At the age of 17, earning more than pounds a month, do you know how great this is?"

Looking at the vitality on his face, Maher touched his own young face again. Yes, he was only 17 years old.

How can this not make people feel refreshed?

(End of this chapter)