Becoming a football god from Arsenal

Chapter 60 Arsenal’s new contract, any surprise in salary?
That night, through Hans' introduction, Maher got in touch with Philip, and the two made an appointment to meet at a pub on Bar Street.

Maher didn't know about other bars, so he decided on the old Codall bar that he had endorsed not long ago.

As soon as he arrived, he saw Ke Daoer waiting for him at the door, his eyes full of enthusiasm and joy for his arrival, "I have arranged for your friend to sit in the box, waiting for you."

"Thanks."

Maher thanked him and saw his event poster and race photo at the door, so he asked, "How was the event going?"

"See for yourself."

Ke Daoer pushed open the door with great enthusiasm, let Maher go in first, and followed behind to introduce: "Since that event, the store's attendance rate has never dropped below half, and on match days it is often even packed to the point of flipping tables.

"Your autograph was sold out. I wanted to keep a few more, but after the last away game against Doncaster, there were so many fans and they were so enthusiastic that I only kept one."

Maher walked into the store and saw that there were indeed about ten tables of customers around, which was rare on a holiday.

"Speak of it."

Ke Daoer was a little embarrassed, but still said thick-skinnedly: "I haven't expressed my gratitude to you in person yet. I know that 4000 pounds may not mean much to you.

"But I know very well what the 100 signatures you brought mean to my pub."

Maher smiled and said nothing, then walked towards the box inside, while Kodor pointed him in the direction all the way.

He quickly attracted the attention of many people in the store. Many of them glanced at him casually, but then they stared at him with shock on their faces, as if they had seen something incredible.

"Mael?"

"That's Mahel!"

"That old guy didn't lie to us. Does he really come to this store often?"

"I am not wrong, right!"

"It's really him. This is the first time I've seen him up close."

There was a murmur in the store, which gradually expanded into a commotion, and everyone turned their eyes over here, following Mahel's movements.

Mahel concealed his enjoyment and walked into the box where Philip was as calmly as possible.

It’s so much fun to gradually become famous.

"You guys chat."

Ke Daoer gestured to Philip who was sitting in his seat, then stepped out and told the people outside: "Don't disturb him, they are talking about serious matters inside."

"Hello, first time meeting you."

In the box, Philip, who was wearing a formal suit today, took the initiative to extend his hand and said, "Mr. Wenger asked me to apologize to you. Due to the season, he is temporarily unable to meet with you."

"Hello."

Maher extended his hand to greet him and said with a confident smile: "What about the phone call? To date, I have not received a call from Mr. Wenger."

After gradually demonstrating his value on the court, he became more confident in interpersonal relationships.

When I come into contact with someone like Philip again, I don't feel strange. Instead, I feel like I'm familiar with him and he starts joking right away.

"I don't know about that. Maybe he is also looking for a suitable time."

Philip explained, looked at Maher and said tentatively: "For example, when you have to make some important decisions, he will definitely contact you."

Maher raised his eyebrows and nodded, probably understanding what Philip meant.

Wenger should have been paying attention to him and was really planning to recall him.

Only when the decision is made and the club really needs him, the respected old gentleman may talk to him in detail.

After exchanging a few pleasantries and ordering some beer and snacks, they finally got down to business.

Philip took out a contract, handed it to Maher, and introduced it: "I originally thought that this was just an additional contract to activate the salary increase clause, but after taking a closer look at it at noon, I found that it was not.

"The club hopes to increase the release clause to £4000 million and renew the contract for another two years, increasing the total contract period to five years.

"But correspondingly, your salary will increase to 30k a week, and there are various bonus clauses in addition." Maher's nerves were extremely sensitive to these big numbers. He was thinking about what Philip said before he even turned to the contract page.

30k weekly salary?
This was far beyond his expectations and extremely tempting, but the price was that he had to accept a penalty of 4000 million pounds.

In other words, if he wants to leave Arsenal in the future, but Arsenal does not want to let him go, another club will have to pay a buyout fee of 4000 million pounds to take him away.

Apart from this, there are not many places where this clause can be used.

"I'll think about it for a moment."

Maher looked through the contract. He currently has no agent, so he has to make many decisions on his own.

He first starts from his own wishes. For now, he has no intention of leaving Arsenal, which means he doesn't have to worry too much about the penalty fee.

Secondly, think about the big number of 4000 million pounds.

The last time his transfer price was updated on Transfermarkt, it was 800 million euros. If it is updated again recently, it will most likely exceed million.

Considering the exchange rate, it is very likely to exceed 10 million pounds.

This is already very high. He is currently only playing in the Championship and has not gone to the more popular Premier League.

Since his plan is to use the Championship as a springboard, gain Arsenal's trust and then work with Wenger to make a name for himself in Arsenal, gain a foothold in the Premier League, and move towards the ranks of top stars.

Then, it seems that there is no need to worry too much?
"I can accept the penalty."

After thinking for a long time, Maher raised his head and said with a smile: "But I want to discuss the contract term and salary."

The difference from before is that now that he has scored more than 15 goals in the Championship, he has the confidence to fight for something for himself in the cooperation.

"I'm all ears." Philip was not too surprised and waited for Mahel to put forward his ideas.

"Since the penalty is 4000 million."

Maher closed the contract and said seriously, “Then I hope to get 38k a week, which is a reasonable range.

"In addition, regarding the contract period, I would like to renew the contract for only one year, which means the total contract period after signing is four years."

Reducing the contract term is to leave himself some way out. Anyway, he has no plans for retirement at the moment, so there is no need to sign such a long contract.

If you sign a 5-year contract at once, it will be difficult to get a salary increase in the future.

"38k weekly salary, 4-year contract."

Philip understood what Maher meant. This counter-offer was indeed within a reasonable range. He thought for a while and said nothing more. "I need to discuss this with Mr. Wenger. I may have to give you an answer tomorrow."

"no problem."

Maher nodded. This was a big contract and it was impossible to confirm it directly here.

After saying goodbye to Philip, he walked out of the box, feeling light all the way.

38k Let alone 38k, even if Arsenal bargained a few more times and reduced the price to around 33k, it would still be within his acceptable range!

I thought he was just coming here to sign an additional contract with a weekly salary of 20,000 pounds, but who knew he would have the opportunity to sign for more than 30,000?
This is definitely an astronomical figure for him at the moment.

"About 5000 pounds a day."

Maher smiled secretly and prepared to go back to his residence to rest, greeting the Sheffield fans in the bar as he walked.

When they went to the door to pay the bill, Ke Daer refused to pay and insisted that they had agreed to treat him to a drink. Ke Daer had no choice but to agree with a wry smile.

"Eh! Mael!"

Before they parted, Ke Daoer called him over again, gave him a fist pump and congratulated him: "You played really well in the last game!"

"Thanks."

Maher smiled brightly, waved at him and said, "The future will only be better."

(End of this chapter)