Months flew by in the blink of an eye as the season's changed and the days became colder and shorter. The past couple of months had been quite hectic for Vincent, juggling between school, training and personal development.
Re-adjusting his schedule he managed to fit all three perfectly though keeping to it cost him his rest and time. His training had kept him busy and made the passage of time barely noticeable and now by going through every drills step by step without missing a day, he was close to completing the system mission.
Early during the year as he resumed school, his classes had been quite plentiful but after discussing with management they managed to reduce his classes since he was a sport transfer student affiliated with Genk. However as the school term progressed the teachers assigned a greater number assignments since he was in the final year class.
Vincent barely managed to get an above average grade, cause he had done similar topics in Nigeria but his grades in languages needed some serious work on. He now understood Dutch but his writing is comparable to 9 yr old, his saving grace was a friend he managed to Phillip Tijs. He was the only guy that he was more comfortable around in school and he helped him with several assignments in that area.
Two months ago, he had a medical test with the club in which the results were about 20% better than the expected result which brought a smile of satisfaction to Albert's face.
Vincent knew it was because of his poor talent else, the improvement would have been more significant.
Gradually the months passed and it was two days before he officially turned 18. The next day he was having his final medicals and he was reminded by the coach that he needed to get an agent to finalize his moving in to the club.
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Wednesday, 30th November 2017.
Vincent arrived at the Luminus Arena and this time he made his way to the medical centre used by the senior team, as this is where his last test would take place, walking through the hallway he met Witsel halfway.
"Hey, Vincent," Vincent heard Witsel call out.
"Ahh... Witsel it's been awhile." Vincent replied with a suprised look.
"Yeah, I came to ask if needed help in getting a good agent so I came during your medicals." He replied in confirmation.
"Yeah, you came at the right time. Do you have anyone in mind or you can contact?" Vincent asked in realization.
"Actually, I do. I can help set up a meeting between the two of you after your medicals to settle the negotiations and later, you can find an appropriate agent for yourself."
"Alright, thanks a lot Witsel." Vincent said as they agreed with a handshake.
After the still gruesome tests he had to undergo, Vincent showed tremendous improvements compared to last physically as they have yet to undergo a test on the pitch.
"Lovely you have improved nicely over the past year, I hope you have gotten an agent as the club wishes to sign you within the next two days?" Albert Stuivenberg asked looking at the 179 cm tall light skin young man in front of him.
"I will coach, thanks." Vincent replied smiling.
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Vincent was currently at the coffee shop that had been set for the meeting and was now waiting for the agent.
A few minutes a middle-aged man in a black suit entered the shop and headed towards him.
"Mr. Madu?" The man stood before him with a hand outstretched for a handshake.
"Yes that's me," Vincent replied grasping the outstretched hand in a somewhat accented Dutch.
"Mason Topaz. Mr. Witsel told me you required my services with a negotiation tomorrow?" Mason stated getting straight to business.
"He provided most of the information and data I need, I just need to know your requests or clauses you want me to add to the contract." He added swiftly.
After the introductions they got down to business discussion at length at possible variables. Finally, Vincent added more play time, some bonuses with few clauses and they discussed a few other things before they parted ways as Mason had another appointment to get to.
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[SYSTEM]
[STATUS]
System lv: 1(51/100 system points to level up)
Host:Madu Romano Vincent
Age: 17 years (born December 1, 1999)
Height: 178 cm
Talent Grade: C- (upgradeable)
AP: 2600
SP: 51
Rating: 73 OVR
*HOST STATS
>Speed- 77
>Agility- 68
>Dribbling- 79
>Stamina- 71
>Physique- 68
>Accuracy- 71
>Positioning- 61
>Shot power- 69
>Control- 76
>Heading- 68
>Passing- 65
>Pace- 75
>Crossing- 70
>Confidence- 68
>Mentality- 67
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SKILLS
"Step over - (LV 3)
"Cutbacks - ( LV 2)
"Side chops - ( LV 2)
"Elastico - (LV 2)
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ABILITIES
"Focus - (LV 1)
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Now sitting on one of the couches resting, while munching on some chips waiting for Bogani to come to the parlour so they could watch a match.
"Nice, my stats look more splendid now." Vincent nodded in satisfaction.
[After a year of steady grind and sweat my stats look a bit more like pro soccer star. It also seemed like every time he upgraded a skill it provides other sub skills like in the Elastico case, which adds more skills to his arsenal.] Vincent thought to himself smiling.
[I can't wait for tomorrow, I'll be turning 18, signing my pro contract and officially starting my career.] Vincent said inwardly with a large grin on his face.
[I specifically did my workouts consecutively for four days for the other things after signing.]
[Tomorrow I'll call my mom after the signing, though she will probably call first.] Vincent mused inwardly as he headed towards his room to rest for tomorrow's events.