Shooting Trajectory is Visible - Chapter 185



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185 Reasonable Club

[…is it possible?]

Philip Harris remained silent. It was a refreshing demand.

“So, Kim, are you saying that we should request additional player recruitment?”

[Yes, it’s okay to start with the reserve team. Instead, you have to recruit him to the first team.]

Philip Harris sighed in relief at those words and shook his head.

“Can I ask why?”

[He is the most promising striker in Korea. I think he could develop much faster if he moved to Europe.]

“Hmm… … .”

As far as Philip Harris knows, the price of a K-League player is not that expensive. If no additional options are included, it is not such an unreasonable request.

For example, guaranteed first-team play, guaranteed games played, guaranteed playing time…

“It’s not an unreasonable request, but we’ve already demanded countless concessions. If we make this offer, we may have to give up one of the options we proposed.”

[I can tolerate that much. Please give up options of similar mass to what I asked for, as Harris sees it.]

“…I’m just curious, but why would you want that special offer if you’re willing to give up the option?”

Kim was quiet for a moment on the other end of the line.

And a light retort.

[Because he’s one of the people who made me who I am today. I’m just repaying the favor.]

“Is that so?”

Unlike the cold society, they were romantic teenagers.

And at that age, most people tend to chase romance. I get it.

“Okay, I’ll get back to you when the negotiations are underway.”

[Yes~ Please take care of it~]

Philip hung up and scratched his philtrum.

“First, I need to find out about Another Kim.”

Philip was impressed by the extra work, but he smiled and went to work. Isn’t this what an agent’s life is like?

* * *

Philip Harris, who stayed up all night preparing to add new provisions.

Although his expression was filled with fatigue, he entered the negotiation room with the sharpness characteristic of an agent still alive.

Real Madrid’s board reacted as expected when H&B suggested adding a new special offer.

“Are you kidding me!”

It’s a long and wild ride.

“What new demands! How far will you go to exploit us! You said you wouldn’t ask for any more concessions, but isn’t this too shameless!”

“Relax. This is a negotiation where both sides have a win-win.”

“Okay. Calm down and let’s go in and see.”

Negotiations are mostly conducted among several people.

However, this meeting was actually in the final stages with most of the discussions completed, so only two people from each of the H&B and Real Madrid boards were present.

“We demand to recruit Kim, who is playing in Suwon. He must be recruited to the first team, and there are no other options. We don’t mind sending him to the second team.”

“Yes. I heard the ‘real’. What about the ‘gain’?”

“I’ll reduce Kim’s appearance fee. How about this?”

And the bundle of documents he hands me.

The Real Madrid board looked at it carefully and were impressed.

“What is this? There hasn’t been much change.”

“Because the price we are asking for Kim is so cheap. It is only 1 million euros at most. And Another Kim is a promising player who has already received offers from many European teams. We are not asking you to deal with a burden.”

“Why are you making such a request out of nowhere? It’s so confusing.”

The Real Madrid board tilted their heads as if they really didn’t understand. They were quite relaxed because the documents included Another Kim’s acquisition cost and expected weekly salary.

They probably think that this recruitment will have only a minimal impact on their finances.

“Well, we just brought the client’s request.”

“… Still, the reduction in the appearance fee is too small. Please reduce it a little more.”

It was time for negotiation.

Philip Harris persisted in trying to get his customers to pay a few more euros, and it lasted for quite some time.

One day. Two days. Three days… .

It was a fight where the heavier butt won.

“Okay. Let’s do this. We’ll recruit him to the second team, and then we’ll see how he performs and guarantee him a place in the first team. What do you think?”

“How can you be so stingy with such a minor option… … I’ll let the client know first.”

The result was lackluster.

After that, Philip Harris flew to Manchester without looking back. Now it was time to meet Another Club, who wanted Kim.

* * *

Richard Johnson gently swirled his wine glass. The negotiations had been largely completed by the working group, and now it was time for coordination.

If only the other party hadn’t suddenly come up with a new special contract, saying it was an additional item.

Richard Johnson, who could no longer trust the executives, stepped in himself, and the opposing agency offered a new special contract, saying that this was truly the last time.

“We are recruiting Kim, a striker who is playing in the Korean league. Instead of recruiting him to the first team, we can send him to the reserve team. Is that right?”

“That’s correct.”

Richard Johnson crossed his arms and grumbled.

“What a sudden suggestion. But, why the additional negotiations? I was clearly told that there would be no further negotiations.”

“It was the client’s request. If you would comply, I would be willing to reduce Kim’s appearance fee.”

The document file that was handed over.

Richard Johnson stared blankly at the file for a moment before checking it. After glancing over it, Richard pursed his lips and closed the file.

“What a cute player. His price tag is very cute.”

“Well, Kim seemed to have a very promising view of Another Kim. I expected it to grow quickly.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes. You can do whatever you want, but since he is still quite young, why don’t you send him to the reserve team and see how he does? It’s not that expensive, so it won’t be a big burden for Manchester, right?”

“That’s right. So there’s no need to reduce the appearance fee.”

“…yes?”

Richard Johnson, lightly toning his lips with wine.

“If Kim expects that, then Another Kim will also be able to play in the first team in the not-too-distant future. And even though he has a cute price now, won’t his price go up dramatically in a few years?”

“It’s just the vision of a young player.”

“I trust that player’s eyes. Oh, you can trust them too. If you keep clean sheets for two seasons.”

Richard Johnson chuckled and snapped his fingers, a gesture that called for a contract.

The opposing agent seemed to understand quickly and quickly took out a proposal from his bosom.

“I think it’s the growing pains of recruiting Kim. And I have a feeling. If we accept this offer without any adjustments, we will be able to recruit Kim.”

“Hoo… … Good. After all, Manchester United is reasonable.”

“It’s reasonable… Other people call us fools.”

“It’s a difference in perspective.”

An agent hands over a proposal with special provisions and a shy smile. He also gives you a pen.

“Just sign here.”

Richard Johnson picked up his pen to sign. But before he did.

“Wait a minute. Let me ask you something.”

“Yes, go ahead.”

“Kim… Are you really thinking of joining our team?”

“Yes, and if you sign that piece of paper, your thoughts will become reality.”

Richard Johnson paused for a moment, nodded, and then—with a swoosh—signed the paper and handed it over to Philip Harris.

“…it was a really good negotiation.”

And a handshake.

I’ve done everything I could. Now all that’s left is to wait.

“Oh. By the way, if you bring up any more suggestions here, we won’t be able to tolerate it any longer.”

“Of course. That won’t happen.”

Despite what he said, Richard Johnson was willing to accept a few more offers.

* * *

I didn’t just rest in Korea, I moved according to the given schedule.

I filmed commercials nonstop with a Korean business manager sent separately from H&B.

“Good school study habits… …!”

Educational advertising.

“If I don’t prepare physically, I can’t do my job.”

Health care advertising.

“The dough is crispy! Why is it so delicious? Huh? Look at this guy? This spaghetti guy is also a mischievous one.”

Pizza commercial.

“It looks delicious!”

Bibim noodles advertisement.

“There’s no water leaking at all?!”

Even the windbreaker ad for ProWear (he’s still a big shot even though he used it as a lever…).

In the process of filming the commercial without rest, there were also commercials filmed with many people, including female actors and idols.

“I’m such a fan! Let’s exchange numbers!”

“I’ll go watch the game next time.”

“Wow. Your hands are huge. Can I guess?”

While talking with actresses and idols, Kim Shin-ah’s words suddenly came to mind.

[… … It usually starts like this. Huh? I’m watching the game well. I’m going to the hospital, so please give me an autograph. It starts with things like that and then they meet each other.]

Is it true that women know best?

Listening to Kim Shin-ah, I could see that these people were secretly flirting with me.

*Flirt (the act of flirting with someone and showing interest in them)

When I squeaked, not knowing how to react, he seemed to find my reaction cute and even became more active.

But I didn’t fall for those countless temptations. The reason was simple.

‘I don’t want to admit it, but isn’t Kim Shin-ah prettier?’

It was only then that I understood Kim Shin-ah’s confidence that even the human version of Princess Fiona was inferior to her.

More than anything, I was concerned about Sophie, who came to me with a pure heart and confessed to me.

It wasn’t the ignorance of simply taking “Can I just contact you?” literally.

“What kind of woman is Kim Min-woo’s ideal type?”

A female idol who smiled like a sunflower and flirted with me. I responded lightly.

“She is not a light woman.”

“Oh! I’m so heavy! I gained a lot of weight recently!”

“Action.”

“Wheein—Wheein—I am a 12-ton robot.”

A female idol squeaks like a robot and imitates mechanical sounds.

What is that? A 12-ton robot? It’s heavy?

I was so dumbfounded by the sight that I laughed.

“Wow! I laughed! Five hundred won because it was funny.”

There are so many attractive women in the world.

Since then, I’ve been treating people kindly and not putting up walls for no reason. Isn’t it fun to have a lively friend?

* * *

After that, I finished my hectic schedule and joined the national team.

I haven’t really looked at the national team roster, but anyway, only the people who are supposed to be selected are selected, and more than anything, in an important stage like the World Cup qualifiers, there are almost no surprise selections.

however.

“Hyeo-eo-eung-nim~!”

A familiar voice from somewhere.

A familiar face from somewhere.

The guy smiling brightly was Kim Jun-young.

I tilted my head for a moment, not understanding.

“What? Why are you here?”

“I was also selected for the national team!”

“……what?”

how?

no….

Kim Jun-young is clearly playing an outstanding role, but isn’t it not enough to compete for the national team?

The national team still has attacking resources that are too difficult for Kim Jun-young to break through… .

“Coach Leon often comes to watch K-League games! I guess he’s been keeping an eye on me!”

“He’s not the kind of person to do that….”

“Plus, there were injuries to the existing attackers! That’s probably why they picked me!”

“ah.”

Well then, I understand.

So, Junyoung is a very lucky guy?

‘Well, I wouldn’t have gotten my chance if it weren’t for the injury to Hannover’s starting goalkeeper.’

For subs, opportunities only come when the established starters get injured.

Maybe that’s why I felt a little sorry for the sub goalkeepers on the national team.

Because I won the Bundesliga and got the injury-related traits… .