Gyan had been eyeing Ngo for some time. He knew that Ngo had the potential to be a star player in Europe and had been trying to convince him to join Deportivo. Though he also knows that he has to negotiate wisely to secure the player's signature within the club's budget.
The first step Gyan took was to gather all the relevant data on Ngo's performance, market value, and contracts with other clubs if there were any. He scoured different sources, including sports news websites, scouting reports, and player databases, to get a comprehensive view of Ngo's situation.
Based on his research, Gyan knew that Ngo's contract with his current club was coming to an end in a few months, and he would be available for transfer soon. This fact gave Gyan an upper hand during the negotiations as it meant that Ngo's current club would be keen to sell him before his contract expires and they lose him for free.
Armed with this information and other key details about Ngo's profile, Gyan arrived at the negotiating table with a clear plan and an offer that he believed would appeal to Ngo and his current club.
Firstly, he offered a reasonable transfer fee of $390,000, which he calculated based on Ngo's current market value and his club's financial situation. This offer was competitive enough to grab the attention of Ngo's current club, and they were willing to negotiate further.
However, Gyan knew that he could not stretch the club's budget beyond a certain point, so he included a 10% sell-on clause in the deal. This clause would ensure that if Ngo was sold to another club in the future, RC Deportivo would receive 10% of the transfer fee, thereby ensuring that the club would make a profit even if Ngo's value increased in the future.
Gyan also offered a decent wage of $2,200 for Ngo. He based this offer on Ngo's performance, his potential, and what the club could afford to pay. He knew that this wage was competitive enough to attract Ngo but not so high that it would strain the club's finances.
With these terms on the table, Gyan patiently negotiated with Ngo's current club. He argued that RC Deportivo would provide a better platform for Ngo to showcase his talents and that with Ngo's help, the club could achieve great things. He also highlighted the benefits of the sell-on clause, stressing that it would ensure that Ngo's current club would profit from the deal even if they sold him cheaply.
After a few rounds of negotiations, Gyan finally sealed the deal. Ngo agreed to sign for RC Deportivo for $390,000, with a 10% sell-on clause and a $2,200 wage. Gyan had managed to successfully negotiate a deal that was beneficial to both parties, and he was satisfied with the outcome.
However, not all negotiations go smoothly, as Gyan found out when he tried to sign Pletscher for RC Deportivo. Pletscher was a promising midfielder from Italy, and Gyan believed that he would be a great asset to his team. However, negotiations with Pletscher's agent over his wage proved to be a stumbling block.
Despite several attempts to negotiate, Gyan and Pletscher's agent could not agree on the player's wage. Gyan knew that he could not afford to pay Pletscher more than what he had offered, and he did not want to compromise the club's finances by overpaying for the player.
In the end, Gyan had to let go of his interest in Pletscher and focus on other potential signings. He knew that negotiations sometimes fall through, and he did not want to take unnecessary risks that could harm his club's financial stability.
Gyan started searching for a new one. He wanted someone who was skilled, experienced, and versatile. He had already scouted various players, but none of them met all of his criteria. That was until he came across Jinan Quetzalcoatl, an Egyptian center midfielder who played for Salford City.
Gyan watched some of Jinan's footage and was impressed by what he saw. Jinan had great ball control, was quick on his feet, and had a great vision for the game. However, Gyan had doubts that Jinan could be a good fit for RC Deportivo. He knew that the Spanish league was much more competitive, and the players' skills required were different from that of England.
Nonetheless, Gyan decided to dig deeper into Jinan's background. He found out that Quetzalcoatl was a standout player during his youth in Egypt and had been named the 'best player in the country' for three consecutive years. However, he had not been able to shine after moving to the UK and had been underutilized by his previous clubs.
Persistent with Jinan's acquisition, Gyan contacted the person listed in the email, who turned out to be Jinan's agent. Gyan negotiated a purchase price of $170,000 for the transfer and offered Jinan a wage of $1,600 for three years.
Gyan knew that he had to convince the chairman, Saverio, to approve the transfer, which he thought was a challenging feat.
Gyan spoke with Saverio and explained his vision for Jinan in the team. He said that Jinan possessed the skills and determination to transform RC Deportivo and that he saw great potential in the player. After a long negotiation, Saverio agreed to transfer Jinan.
Jinan signed the papers and joined RC Deportivo soon after, eager to prove himself in a new league.
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Saverio had always been a bit of a loner. He enjoyed spending time with himself, doing things that he loved, but he never quite understood why he couldn't maintain a long-term romantic relationship. He had been on a few dates here and there, but nothing ever seemed to last more than a couple of weeks before one or both parties lost interest.
He had had flings and short-term flings that never went further than a few dates, but nothing that had ever lasted more than a few weeks. It was something he had always struggled with, wondering what was wrong with him that he couldn't seem to connect with someone on a deeper level.
As Saverio left the restaurant, he was lost in thought about his lack of romantic relationships when he saw her. She was walking towards the restaurant, and for a moment, time seemed to stand still. She was breathtakingly beautiful, with long, flowing hair, sparkling eyes, and a smile that lit up her face. Saverio felt a pull towards her, an inexplicable urge to talk to her, to get to know her.
He watched as she disappeared inside the restaurant, but instead of continuing on his way home, he found himself turning and going back inside. He scanned the room until he saw her sitting alone at a table, and he made his way over to her.
"Hi," he said, smiling nervously. "I'm sorry to interrupt, but I saw you walking in and I just had to come over and say hello."
The woman looked up, startled at first, but then smiled warmly. "Hi," she said. "I'm Ifamma."
"Saverio," he replied, extending his hand.
They struck up a conversation, and Saverio was struck by how easy it was to talk to her. They found themselves laughing and joking, and before he knew it, hours had passed. As they said goodbye, Saverio couldn't shake the feeling that he had just met someone special.