Football: King of Penalty Area
Ch. 05 - Contract

Leverkusen SC Youth Training Director Room, Leverkusen, Germany.

Currently Sven Hope was sitting in his room with some documents of young players. He was especially concerned about Raynaldi Indrasta's personal data.

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Name: Raynaldi Indrasta (16)

Place/Date of Birth: Semarang, January 31, 1991

Citizenship: Indonesia (Asia)

Technical Ability: C+

Tactical Understanding: A

Adaptability : B+

Physical Capability: C

Injury Resistance : A+

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Young player development is one development path that Leverkusen SC takes precedence given that the club is not a rich club in the German Bundesliga. Instead of buying an exorbitant star player, Leverkusen SC chose to train a group of young players to be the pillars of the club.

Even in Leverkusen SC policy it is not uncommon for clubs to sell stars they have been sporting, he said, after all since Leverkusen SC went through a bankruptcy crisis in 2002 they chose the development path of recruiting nameless young players and training them before selling them at high prices to earn some income.

This method of training and selling is very common outside the top five European leagues, even for poor clubs in the top five European leagues. Financial fair play regulations from UEFA and FIFA are also very strict.

“Andre, do you think a player like him can really thrive in the era of football now?” Sven Hope who was reading Raynaldi's data began to speak up.

“Sven, I know what you mean. But do you think a player like him will not succeed? Honestly, his level of play has surpassed that of our club's juniors, but do you know? Ray never got professional football training at all.” Andre who listened to Sven Hope's doubts explained Raynaldi's condition.

“What?! You're saying this kid never got professional training at all? How can he reach this level without professional training?” Sven Hope who heard Andre's words felt disbelief in what he had just heard.

“Iya, I've gathered all the information about him. Unless he follows his school football club, Ray has never been involved in football training at all.” Andre only smiled proudly at Sven Hope's shock.

“It..” Sven Hope was silent for a moment after hearing Andre's explanation.

“Sven, for this time I believe in Andre's vision. The boy is indeed a player that suits our youth team, besides that even though his best ability is shooting and other abilities are only arguably mediocre, but he gives the impression of a mature player. I feel like the kid is always thinking about when to shoot, pass, or run, he's very mature when he's on the pitch.” This time it was Timo Mayer's turn to speak up for Raynaldi.

“Are you sure Timo? But according to the data of physical confrontation ability and endurance is too bad, a level like this can still be played for the junior team but for the next development?” Sven Hope looked at Tim Mayer as if saying ‘you know what I mean’.

“But you have to remember Sven, this kid only turned 16 last month. Besides he is also an Asian player, most Asian players will experience rapid growth when they are 17 – 18 years old. Was it that his confrontation ability and endurance were still too bad?” Andre interrupts Sven and Timo's conversation, and then explains Raynaldi's growing condition.

“I'm sorry Andre, I missed this detail. After all, it is very rare for a child of native Asian descent to do a trial here.” After reading Raynaldi's personal data, Sven Hope finally approved Raynaldi's signing to join SC Youth's Leverkusen team.

“Alright, because everyone has agreed with this signer. Then we can start with the next process.” Andre convinces Sven and Timo to begin discussing a youth training contract to be awarded to Raynaldi and Victor.

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February 25, 2007, Leverkusen, Germany.

After several days of administrative, negotiation, and preparation process, Raynaldi and Anita signed a professional training contract with Leverkusen SC. In the contract stated that Raynaldi is under contract with Leverkusen SC, and he must prioritize joining Leverkusen SC if he becomes a professional player later.

In addition, in terms of treatment also in accordance with existing standards. The monthly salary of Raynaldi is 800 Euros, while the living and accommodation needs in Germany are around 500 Euros per month. So you could say Raynaldi's salary is quite decent, because he can still save some of his salary.

After the contract was completed, Andre Thomas and Sven Hope shook hands with Anita and Raynaldi while smiling happily. For Andre and Sven joining Raynaldi means they have one more future talent for Leverkusen SC.

“Happy you can join us Ray, let's be honest the ability of the attackers in our junior team is a bit bad now haha..” Andre chuckled as he thought about the prospect of joining Raynaldi with the club.

“I'm also happy to be here Andre, and also very impressed to have given me the opportunity to run a trial.” Raynaldi also thanked Andre for giving him the opportunity to take the test.

“Hahaha... No problem, because it's my job to find talented kids like you.” Andre replied with a chuckle.

“Alright, let's stop here. Thanks for your help, Andre. But Lisa and I still need to prepare our stuff to go home to Indonesia later tonight.” Anita interrupts their conversation because she has to get ready to return to Indonesia given that she cannot leave her job for too long.

“Oh, sorry Miss Anita. Thank you for coming to Germany.” Andre only smiled slightly when he heard Anita's words.

“Oke, Andre and Mr. Sven. We go first.” Raynaldi bids farewell to them Andre Thomas and Sven Hope, then Anita also says goodbye before taking Ray out to the parking lot.

Anita got into the driver's seat of the 2004 Mercedes Benz E, while Raynaldi followed her in the co-pilot seat.

“Ray, from tomorrow you will start living with Leona. Please take good care of yourself and do not trouble Leona too much.” Anita started advising Raynaldi.

“Iya, mom. I know.” Raynaldi answered briefly, feeling rather sleepy, Raynaldi fell asleep.

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