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

Yan Yuan's resolute rejection of Paris Saint-Germain was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake.

After Yan's father clearly conveyed his son's wishes to the Paris management, Hoffenheim also received the news at the same time.

The club's management, including Chairman Hope, Sporting Director Rosen, Head Coach Nagelsmann, and the entire management team, were in an uproar.

The news was circulated in the form of an internal briefing, instantly causing quite a stir among the management.

They clearly realized one thing: Yan Yuan, this rough gem that was rapidly shining on the Bundesliga field, had been targeted by a larger and brighter telescope.

Paris Saint-Germain's actions are not merely a test; they are more like opening Pandora's box.

On Rosen's desk, scouting reports began to feature Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund frequently.

The shadows of these two Bundesliga giants have recently begun to appear frequently in the stands of Hoffenheim's matches and outside the fences of the training ground.

These top club scouts no longer just made general records; their investigation of Yan Yuan's running habits, technical details, physical condition, and mental resilience was exceptionally meticulous, with the intensity of assessing a core target.

This made Huocun's top management realize that Yan Yuan's existing contract terms were as fragile as a thin sheet of paper, and even somewhat ridiculous.

A player like that only earns 9000 euros a week?

For a rising attacking star who scored the winning goal in the Champions League, whose performance in the Bundesliga has been consistently improving, and whose potential has attracted the attention of top clubs, this is nothing short of a joke.

Yan Yuan's penalty for breach of contract is 500 million euros. At this moment, this figure no longer brings a sense of security, but rather a huge sense of panic.

This number is so low that it wouldn't even make a giant like Bayern Munich or Borussia Dortmund frown.

500 million euros is less than a fraction of their annual transfer fees.

The club held an emergency, highly confidential meeting.

The meeting had only one topic: Yan Yuan's future.

The meeting was chaired by Chairman Hope, with Nagelsmann participating throughout, and Sporting Director Rosen responsible for coordination and detail control. Yan Yuan himself also attended the meeting.

As Yan Yuan's agent, Yan's father also joined the meeting remotely via video.

The computer screen lit up, and Yan's father's face appeared on the large screen in the conference room, with a corner of his office in the background and the evening light of Birmingham outside the window.

This was not the first time he had dealt with Rosen and Nagelsmann as their agent.

During the summer break, Yan's father took Yan Yuan to meet with Luo Sen and others.

Although the signing process wasn't complicated, Nagelsmann and Rosen were deeply impressed by their father, who was clear-headed, logical, and always fought for his son's legitimate rights while respecting the club's rules.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Yan," Rosen said first, his tone serious.

Chairman Hopp nodded to Yan's father on the screen. The old man, who regarded Hoffenheim as his life's work, had a worried look in his eyes.

Nagelsmann greeted him warmly:

"Hello, Mr. Yan."

Mr. Yan nodded to the camera, his face displaying the seriousness and composure of a business negotiation: "Mr. Hope, Mr. Rosen, Coach Nagelsmann, good afternoon, let's begin."

There were no unnecessary formalities at the meeting.

Rosen cut straight to the heart of the matter.

"We all know that Yan Yuan's value has far exceeded the scope covered by his current contract."

"We must act immediately. This is to protect the club's core assets and to give Yan a fair chance to be valued." Rosen's tone left no room for argument.

Hopp replied earnestly and sincerely, "Mr. Yan, your son is truly outstanding. Julian (Nagelsmann) has poured a lot of effort into him, and our club sees him as an important cornerstone for the future."

The situation in Paris...we admire his attitude and loyalty, and now, there are even more people watching him.

We will offer him a contract that reflects his value and allows him to continue developing his career at Hoffenheim with peace of mind. We don't want to lose him.

On the other end of the screen, Dad Yan listened attentively, his fingers unconsciously tapping lightly on the table—a habit he had when he was thinking.

As a father, he naturally hopes his son can earn an income that matches his abilities.

As an agent, he knew even better that the club's offer of a pay rise and contract extension was a passive response to immense external pressure. It was a rare opportunity, but he had to fight for the most favorable terms.

"Dad Yan looked at Nash on the other side of the screen and said."

"Coach Nagelsmann, I'd like to hear your thoughts first."

Nagelsmann straightened up and said in a calm tone, "Mr. Yan, your son is an extremely talented player. He has a very strong understanding of tactics and a great ability to learn."

More importantly, he has shown great potential and room for improvement. I value him highly and am designing a core role strategy for him.

He has adapted and grown very well in Hoffenheim's environment, and I firmly believe that this is the best place for him to continue improving at this stage. Stability and trust are crucial for young players, so I fully support giving him a new contract that matches his abilities as soon as possible.

Yan Yuan sat next to his mentor. He didn't say much, just nodded slightly, his eyes focused on his father on the screen.

He trusted his father's professionalism; his father had never disappointed in negotiations, not at all.

The focus of the talks shifted to the specific terms of the new contract.

Rosen, representing the club, proposed a preliminary framework: Yan Yuan's weekly salary would be increased to 5 euros, which is considered a mid-to-high salary within Hoffenheim, and the goal bonus would also be significantly increased from the original 9000 euros to 1.5 euros per goal.

This is a huge leap forward, and it shows great sincerity.

"Mr. Yan, there's a crucial point in the new contract," Rosen emphasized, his gaze sharp, "We must remove the penalty clause from his contract."

Rosen continued to emphasize,

"The 500 million euro release clause has completely lost its protective meaning under the current circumstances; it's practically useless. Removing it means that any club that wants to take Yan away must sit down and negotiate with Hoffenheim, giving the club the dominant bargaining power."

This clause is quite important.

This is the most fundamental and crucial requirement for clubs to protect their own interests, because retaining players' confidence depends not only on the players' willingness, but also on whether the club has the bargaining power.

The air in the conference room froze instantly.

Removing the buyout clause is undoubtedly a huge benefit to the club, but for Yan Yuan, it's like putting an invisible shackle on his future, controlled by the club.

On the other end of the screen, Mr. Yan frowned slightly, clearly weighing his options quickly.

After a moment, he spoke, his words slow but clear: "I understand the club's need to protect its core assets, and I can accept removing the release clause."

He changed the subject and said,

"However, as a balance and to ensure the player's long-term development, I request that the clause that automatically renews the contract after meeting the first-team appearance target be removed from the contract at the same time."

This "automatic renewal" clause was added by the club during the last signing due to uncertainty about Yan Yuan's form.

Its existence means that as long as Yan Yuan is healthy and reaches a certain number of appearances, the contract will be automatically renewed, and the player loses the right to actively choose future negotiation points.

Yan's father's move was aimed at securing more negotiation flexibility for his son at a future point in time (such as later in the contract negotiations).

If Yan Yuan performs exceptionally well during the contract period and his market value increases significantly, he can then decide whether to initiate new negotiations or transfer, rather than being automatically tied to Hoffenheim.

Yan's father gave Yan Yuan a reassuring look, and Yan Yuan nodded back.

Upon hearing this, Rosen and the club executives exchanged glances.

Removing the release clause provides strong protection for clubs, while removing automatic contract renewals leaves room for future player negotiations.

One approach is to increase the binding, while the other is to loosen the binding slightly; this is a subtle balance.

After a brief silence, Rosen and Hope exchanged a few words in hushed tones, and Hope nodded slightly.

"Yes, Mr. Yan," Rosen said on behalf of the club. "We will remove the automatic renewal clause and the conditions for removing the release clause. The new contract will be for three years."

Three years is enough time for the club to further develop its tactics around Yan Yuan, and also enough time for the outside world to continuously assess his potential for value enhancement.

Yan's father showed a satisfied expression on the other end of the screen; this was a better outcome than he had expected from the negotiations.

He continued:

"Therefore, the core terms of my son's new contract are: a weekly wage of 1.5 euros, a goal bonus increased to 500 euros per goal, effective immediately; removal of the original 5 million euro release clause; removal of the automatic renewal clause after meeting the first-team appearance requirement; and a three-year contract."

Can these be confirmed?

"Yes, confirmed." Rosen, Hope, and Nagelsmann all agreed.

Yan Yuan, who had been sitting silently to the side, visibly relaxed his tense shoulders, and the corners of his mouth curved upwards almost imperceptibly.

The new three-year contract, with a salary commensurate with the position, has dispelled the alarm about the "dirt cheap" penalty for breach of contract and also left room for possible future negotiations.

More importantly, he knew this was the most direct proof that the club valued him, that Coach Nagelsmann trusted him, that his teammates accepted him, and that he was thriving here.

He was happy to accept this result.

"I am very grateful to the club, the chairman, Director Rosen, and Coach Nagelsmann for their attention and trust in Yan Yuan," Yan's father said solemnly to the camera, a hint of barely perceptible satisfaction in his voice.

"We will cooperate to complete the formal signing process as soon as possible."

The remote meeting has ended.

Everyone in the conference room at the Hoffenheim training base breathed a sigh of relief, yet also felt a heavy sense of responsibility and excitement about a new beginning.

The meeting finally ended. Nagelsmann stood up, tidied his notebook, and patted Yan Yuan's arm beside him.

"Walk with me for a while, Yan."

The two walked out of the meeting room one after the other, through the brightly lit club corridor, where historical photos of the Hoffenheim team were displayed on the walls on both sides.

Today, Nagelsmann skipped the small talk and went straight to the point, his tone as clear and direct as ever.

"You heard what was going on outside during the meeting, didn't you?" Nagelsmann said as he walked, his eyes fixed ahead. "Bayern, Dortmund... there will only be more clubs like them in the future. You're like a piece of meat that smells delicious, and everyone wants a bite."

Yan Yuan nodded, keeping his steps steady, and said:

"Yes, Coach, Mr. Rosen mentioned it."

Nagelsmann glanced at him and asked him a question.

"What I want to ask is... are you afraid? Or... are you tempted?"

"I'm not afraid." Yan Yuan answered quickly, his voice low but clear, as if stating a simple fact. "If I were to be tempted, I would be a little, after all, it's such a big club, but not the kind of tempting that makes me want to go right now."

"That's good." Nagelsmann's voice was lower as he spoke.

"Yan, you are far from reaching your ceiling. In those top clubs, every minute could determine the championship or defeat. The margin for error in top clubs is too low, and the pressure is immense."

You're still young. Gaining experience and honing your skills at Hoffenheim is far more worthwhile than taking the risk of going to a "bigger place" right now.

He stopped and looked intently at his beloved student, adding:

"The new contract provides protection for both you and the club, and it is also a recognition of your hard work and loyalty during this period. The €500 million release clause is gone, so we can all rest assured."

Your father was very sincere and professional when negotiating with us. He truly trusts Hockville and wants you to continue your growth here for a few more years.

Nagelsmann's eyes gleamed with anticipation.

"I trust you just the same. From the first time you stepped into my training ground, I saw in you what I needed. Now, the team needs you, and you need stability."

So, think of the new contract as a simple commitment, a mutual commitment between you and the club.

Yan Yuan met his mentor's gaze, and his eyes gradually brightened.

"I know, Coach," Yan Yuan said. "The Paris situation is completely over. Now my path is in Hoffenheim. The training, the matches, and the relationship with my teammates here are all making me a better person, and I want to make this place even better."

He paused for a moment, seemingly searching for a more appropriate word, and finally chose a simple expression: "I will work harder. The new contract is both a responsibility and a motivation. I promise you, I will let my performance on the field speak for itself and deserve this recognition."

He didn't utter any more grand pronouncements, but Nagelsmann received that weighty sense of power.

Nashman's face showed a gratified smile, a pure sense of satisfaction from seeing the seedlings he had nurtured finally stand tall and face the wind and rain.

"We're almost at the door of the corridor," Nagelsmann said.

"That's right! Yan, don't let the noise off the field distract you. Keep it up in training tomorrow." Nagelsmann's tone relaxed a bit. "Especially that €1.5 goal bonus, I'm waiting for you to cash it in!"

"I definitely will, Coach!"

Yan Yuan's answer was firm; his football career had only just entered a more important stage.