After Paris Saint-Germain was removed from the list, I led England to victory!

London, the top-floor conference room of Arsenal Football Club's administration building.

Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, the magnificent outline of the Emirates Stadium and the streetscape of North London are visible.

Today, Arsenal's top management has gathered here for an important negotiation.

Their "nightmare" is about to begin again.

Yan's father is about to negotiate a new contract for his son.

Why is it described as a nightmare?

During the first two contract negotiations, Arsenal's management had already witnessed the power of the father.

In the first negotiation, Yan's father secured 70% of his son's portrait rights.

In the second round of negotiations, Yan's father secured a top Premier League salary of £40 for his son.

This is the third time.

On one side of the long conference table sat Arsenal's core management team: CEO Venkatshan, sporting director Edu, and chief contract negotiator.

These people had serious and focused expressions, with thick folders and laptops in front of them.

On the other side of the table, only one person was sitting.

Yan's father.

Yan Zhen'an was wearing a well-fitting dark suit today, without a tie, which made him appear calm and approachable.

He had only a glass of water and a cell phone in front of him, and he was very relaxed, showing no signs of tension.

Unlike traditional players' families who rely on connections and relationships.

Before his son was born, Lao Yan was a successful businessman who had worked in the international trade field for many years and was proficient in all the negotiation skills at the negotiating table.

Before setting off, he even lightly teased Yan Yuan.

"Son, you're great at soccer, but when it comes to negotiation, ten of you couldn't beat your dad. Just wait for good news at home."

"Alright, Dad, I'll wait for your news then."

……

"Mr. Yan, welcome back to the Kearney training ground." Venkatshan spoke first, his tone polite and formal. "First of all, congratulations again to Yan Yuan for leading the team to victory in the Community Shield and the European Super Cup. His start to the season has been as perfect as ever."

"Thank you, Mr. Venkatshan. Yan Yuan's achievements are inseparable from the club's support and Coach Nagelsmann's trust," Yan's father replied with a smile, his tone impeccable.

After exchanging pleasantries, Edu got straight to the point.

"Yes, Mr. Yan, we attach great importance to this meeting. Yan Yuan is not for sale and is the cornerstone of the club's future. We understand and agree that his current contract with a weekly wage of £40 can no longer fully reflect his unparalleled value and enormous contributions to the club. We are willing to offer a brand new contract that is worthy of his status."

"It's nice to hear you say that, Mr. Edu." Mr. Yan leaned forward slightly, placing his hands crossed on the table.

"That's why we're sitting here today."

We all hope that Yan Yuan can make history at Arsenal for a long time and consistently. So let's start honestly.

Based on my son's performance over the past season and at the beginning of this season, as well as his future potential, we believe that a new contract needs to reflect several core elements: a world-class salary level, absolute recognition of his core position in the club, and a reasonable expectation of his huge future growth potential.

Now let's get down to business.

Venkatshan swiped the tablet and spoke.

"Mr. Yan, our initial proposal is to increase Yan Yuan's weekly wage to £45. This would make him one of the highest-paid players in the Premier League, which is a very generous figure and also takes into full account the constraints of Financial Fair Play."

Arsenal's condition was a £5 pay rise.

Yan's father gently shook his head, his smile unchanged, but his tone firm.

"Mr. Venkatshan, Mr. Edu, let's broaden our horizons a bit. The goal of becoming one of the highest-paid players in the Premier League is too narrow for a player like Yan Yuan."

Last season he achieved an unbeaten quadruple and broke the Premier League single-season goal record. At the same time, at 19 years old, he was already one of the biggest favorites for the Ballon d'Or, and he was wearing the number 7 jersey for the England national team.

His frame of reference shouldn't just be the Premier League, but also Mbappe's earnings at Paris Saint-Germain, and Messi and Ronaldo's global commercial influence. More importantly,

Mr. Yan paused, his gaze sweeping over the three of them.

"My son's age, health, and fact that he is far from reaching his peak mean that the club is not investing in the present, but in a huge competitive and commercial value that will continue to grow for at least the next five to eight years. A weekly wage of £45 cannot reflect this unique investment value."

Yan's father did not immediately reveal his price.

Instead, they first raised the bar for negotiations, placing Yan Yuan's value on a global scale and emphasizing its long-term nature.

Edu is trying to approach this from a competitive perspective.

"Hmm...you're right, Mr. Yan. We fully acknowledge Yan Yuan's excellence, but the team is a whole, and we need to maintain a healthy salary structure. An excessively high maximum salary could disrupt the balance in the locker room..."

Yan's father immediately interrupted gently but firmly.

"Mr. Edu, a healthy salary structure should be built on top of a real, undisputed core."

Yan Yuan proved with his performance on the field that he is at the top, and I believe the other team members will understand that a captain who can lead them to win every championship deserves the highest recognition. This in itself is also a form of encouragement.

Yan's father cleverly transformed "potentially disrupting the balance" into "setting a benchmark and providing incentives."

After several rounds of exchanges, the two sides slowly advanced to a base of £45.

Lao Yan never revealed his hand, but instead repeatedly emphasized Yan Yuan's "uniqueness" and "global value".

Finally, when things seemed to be at a stalemate, Yan's father proposed a solution.

"I understand the club's considerations. Here's the deal: we'll accept a phased increase plan, but the final target weekly wage must reach a symbolic figure, such as... £50. It's not just about money; it's a signal to the world who Arsenal's trump card is."

"50?" Venkatshan and Edu exchanged a glance.

This number is indeed very impactful, but as Yan's father said, its symbolic meaning is enormous.

After a brief, hushed internal discussion and calculation, Venkat Mountain responded on behalf of management.

"A weekly wage of £50... can be our basic target for negotiations, but in return, we hope to have sufficient guarantees regarding the length of the contract."

This is the really difficult part.

The contract term is the second most important clause in the contract.

At present, Arsenal's management's biggest goal is definitely to lock in Yan Yuan's prime age for as long as possible.

Edu directly stated their expectations.

"Mr. Yan, we very much hope to sign a 10-year contract with Yan Yuan."

This is enough to demonstrate our commitment to him as a club legend and to ensure he wears the Arsenal shirt throughout his prime.

Ten years—that's a pretty terrifying contract period.

The moment those words were spoken, the conference room fell silent.

For the first time, disapproval was shown on Yan's father's face.

He even chuckled softly, as if he had heard a joke.

"10?"

Yan's father leaned back in his chair, his gaze sharpening, and continued speaking.

"Mr. Edu, Mr. Venkatshan, please forgive my bluntness, but this is a proposal that is completely out of step with the rules of modern football and is extremely lacking in respect for players and foresight."

My son is only 19 years old this year, and he will be 29 in 10 years. This means that he will have the prime of his entire career completely tied to a single contract.

During this period, the club's coaching, strategy, and ambitions may change, and the landscape of world football may also shift. For the player, this contract represents enormous and uncontrollable risk.

Since Arsenal wants to buy Yan Yuan's golden decade with a weekly wage of £500,000, then Yan's father will not hold back, he continued.

"Gentlemen, if, and I mean if, the club really insists on giving Yan Yuan a 10-year 'indentured servitude' contract, then the corresponding risk premium must be staggering."

The weekly wage for this 10-year contract will no longer be £50, but should start at £100 million, and should include very high performance-based bonuses linked to individual performance and team results.

Otherwise, this would be a completely unequal transaction.

A weekly salary of £100 million?!

No oil has been found under the Emirates Stadium.

"hiss………"

This number sent a chill down the spines of Arsenal's management, Venkatshan said, wiping the sweat from his brow.

"You...you're not joking, are you, Mr. Yan?"

Mr. Yan smiled slightly and replied.

"You guys were the ones who started this joke with me."

The negotiations have reached a real stalemate.

Arsenal's management and Yan's father are both very shrewd.

Arsenal are hoping to trade long-term contracts for relatively "reasonable" high salaries.

However, Yan's father refused to budge, pointing out that an extremely long contract must be matched with an exorbitant salary, otherwise there was no point in discussing it.

The atmosphere was somewhat tense.

At this moment, Lao Yan once again demonstrated his professionalism, taking the initiative to ease the atmosphere and offering constructive solutions with a smile.

"Alright, let's leave the jokes behind and get back to reality, gentlemen. We can find a balance: a five-year contract would be fairer to both sides."

This ensures my son's central role until he is 24 years old and also provides the club with sufficient stability.

At the same time, to show our sincerity and respect for the club's long-term plans, we are willing to accept the option of "the club's priority to extend the contract for one year".

This means that after the 5-year contract expires, Arsenal has the right to unilaterally extend it for another year.

In this way, Arsenal effectively secured six years of protection, while Yan Yuan, at 25, still retained some control over his future—a win-win compromise.

This "5+1" plan satisfies the club's desire to lock in its core players in the long term.

This also gives Yan Yuan some flexibility at the relatively young age of 25, which is definitely much more reasonable than a 10-year contract.

After intense discussions, Arsenal's management realized that this was the best solution they could currently negotiate and ultimately agreed.

Once the core framework is determined, all that's left is to refine the details.

Regarding the loyalty bonus, Mr. Yan insists on a substantial bonus paid in installments to reward players for long-term service.

His proposed loyalty bonus totaled £3000 million, payable in three installments: upon signing the contract, during the contract period, and upon contract expiration.

Arsenal negotiated the total amount slightly, and finally settled on £2800 million, with the payment method to be carried out according to Lao Yan's plan.

On the performance bonus issue, the two sides quickly reached an agreement.

Arsenal's management readily agreed to the terms, including a £300 million bonus for winning the Premier League title, £800 million for winning the Champions League, and £600 million for the Ballon d'Or.

Because these bonuses are directly linked to the team's success, clubs are happy to pay extra for championships.

Yan's father also emphasized this point.

"These bonuses are an incentive for Yan Yuan and the team to achieve even greater success, and we are pleased to see the club's determination to compete for the championship."

Regarding the portrait rights, Yan's father proactively stated that there was no need for renegotiation and that the existing 70% ownership by Yan Yuan would remain.

This demonstrates his sincerity, and also shows that he knows these are already extremely favorable conditions, and further discussion might only create unnecessary complications.

Today's negotiations,

The entire process lasted for more than four hours, during which there were gentle probing, fierce exchanges, and compromises where both sides made concessions.

By the time all the final terms were settled, it was already dark outside.

Venkatshan and Edu stood up, their faces showing tired but satisfied smiles.

"I must say, Mr. Yan, we feel immense pressure when we are in your presence."

"That's what Dad Yan replied."

"Rather than saying that I put pressure on you, it's more accurate to say that my son's outstanding performance gives me confidence. Of course, Yan Yuan and I are also very grateful to the club for its nurturing. Arsenal is a good club."

Yan's father shook hands with each of the other parties one by one.

He wore a calm smile.

He secured a historic Premier League contract for his son that matched his status and potential, while also maintaining flexibility in the contract's length, perfectly fulfilling his role as an agent.

"It's a pleasure working with you, Mr. Yan. Yan Yuan remains the future of Arsenal, and we look forward to creating more history with him," Venkatshan said sincerely.

"It's a pleasure working together. I believe that under Coach Nagelsmann's leadership and with the club's support, Arsenal and Yan Yuan's glory is just beginning," Yan's father responded politely.

A difficult yet brilliant negotiation ultimately ended in a win-win situation.

Yan Yuanxin's new contract is as follows:

Contract term: 5 years, with the club's option to extend for another year.

Base weekly wage: £50.

Loyalty bonus: £2800 million in total, to be paid in three installments.

Key performance bonus:

Premier League champion: £300 million.

UEFA Champions League winner: £800 million.

Ballon d'Or/FIFA World Player of the Year: £500 million.

Premier League/Champions League top scorer: £200 million.

Domestic Cup Champion: £200 million.

Portrait rights: Remain as they are, with Yan Yuan retaining 70% of the rights.

Release clause: Yan Yuan has become an unsellable player for Arsenal.

This new contract is not only a reward for Yan Yuan's past achievements, but also a significant investment by Arsenal in his future value.

It proclaimed to the entire football world: the kings of North London are determined to protect their super core and build a new dynasty around him.

Old Yan is a skilled negotiator.