super storm

Chapter 38 How to choose?
In Almere, no one can resist the temptation from PSV.

Looking at Yang Yang's silent expression, John Rep understood clearly.

Near noon today, he received three calls from Ajax, namely scout Fred Arroyo, chief scout Tony Browns Slots, and first team chief assistant coach Luther Carroll.

The purpose of these three people calling him is actually the same, that is Yang Yang.

Before seeing the stack of business cards in Yang Yang's hands, John Repp had always been suspicious. Why was Ajax so anxious about Yang Yang?Even if Yang Yang performed well in the amateur competition, it is difficult to explain.

But after looking at the stack of business cards, especially Pete DeVisor's, he finally understood.

Being able to let Eindhoven's chief scout come to watch the game in person, Yang Yang has already entered the key inspection list of Eindhoven, and may even be on the list that will start the signing process soon.

Almere is a satellite club of Ajax. No matter from any perspective, Ajax has no reason to let such a player go to Eindhoven, so they want to take the lead. At least let Yang Yang understand that it is not only Eindhoven who is interested in him, but also Ajax.

It was also because of this that the three of them called John Repp at the same time.

What about Eindhoven?

Pete DeViser is known for his sharp eyes, and he has always had a very vicious eye for seeing people. He was the one who assisted Arnesen to sign Ronaldo from Brazil. As a result, this alien made PSV's strength soar.

Anyone who has watched Yang Yang play football can easily see that he has many shortcomings, such as unreliable crossing, poor stopping, and unstable passing. All in all, his basic skills are a mess.

However, they will definitely not deny that the most shining point of Yang Yang is his extraordinary pendulum.

So sharp, so surprising!

John Repp, as a former European-level right winger, knew himself and knew people, but Yang Yang made him completely doubt his own vision, because Yang Yang's progress was so rapid, and in just two or three months, he completely overturned his cognition.

He is only 16 years old, but the momentum of progress is so rapid, who can imagine what he will be like in the future?

A person who can make Pete DeVisor look good, I believe there must be his excellence.

What about Yang Yang?What's on his mind?

Ajax and PSV, how will he choose?
"At noon today, as soon as I connected to three calls, they were all asking me about your situation."

"Huh?" Yang Yang woke up from the silence and looked at the head coach in surprise.

"Tony Browns Slotz, the chief scout of the Ajax scouting department, Luther Carroll, the first-team assistant coach, and Fred Arroyo, the scout who follows the amateurs, are all very interested in you."

"Really?" Yang Yang was pleasantly surprised again.

Eindhoven's interest has already surprised him, but he didn't expect that even Ajax was interested in him.

"Ajax has always had the tradition of first-team head coach and youth training camp. Assistant coach Luther Carroll is Ronald Koeman's right-hand man and also a youth training assistant. In theory, before the new technical director arrives, Luther Carroll and Tony Browns Slots can decide whether to sign you."

John Repp introduced Ajax's signing process to Yang Yang, obviously to make him understand that Ajax valued him no less than PSV Eindhoven. The reason why he didn't contact Yang Yang directly was because Almere is a satellite club of Ajax.

The so-called satellite club means that under the same conditions, Ajax has the priority to sign all players in Almere, including youth training players.

After listening to John Repp's words, Yang Yang suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

Both Ajax and Eindhoven are interested in him, how can this be chosen?
"Mr. Leipu, what do you think of these two teams?" Yang Yang asked with concern.

John Repp was delighted that Yang Yang took the initiative to ask him, but he did not intend to favor any side. After all, it was related to Yang Yang's future. As the head coach of the team, he could give advice, but it should not be misleading.

"Ajax and Eindhoven are the two strongest teams in the Netherlands, and they are also well-known European teams. Needless to say, Ajax has always paid attention to youth training, but in recent years there have been some fluctuations in performance. The ups and downs are not small. Although they can maintain the top three in the Eredivisie, they are still inferior to Eindhoven."

"On the other hand, Eindhoven's performance has been very good in the past few years. After Hiddink led the team to win the championship this season, he will renew his contract with the team. I believe that Eindhoven will still be the most competitive team in the Netherlands in the next few years. Moreover, they have strong financial resources. They are better than Ajax in terms of player treatment and club operations."

Yang Yang nodded again and again, John Rep's analysis was very close to his impression.

"But this does not mean that Ajax has no advantages. Eindhoven's youth training is not as good as Ajax. Hiddink also prefers to use mature players. It is undoubtedly more difficult for young players to make their mark in Eindhoven. More importantly, the current Eindhoven first team is full of talents. There is Arjen Robben on the left and Park Ji-sung on the right. They are all Hiddink's favorite players."

"Even Afeilai, who is recognized as a talented player, has not been able to enter the first team so far. It is conceivable how fierce the competition in the first team of Eindhoven is. It is very difficult for young players to stand out."

Seeing that Yang Yang couldn't help nodding, John Repp smiled slightly before continuing his analysis.

"Ajax has always been known for its youth training. It is best at introducing players of the right age and cultivating them into talents. Moreover, they have always had a precedent of boldly using young players. They advocate internal exploration and training as a priority. Relatively speaking, there are more opportunities."

"I have received reliable news that the right winger van der Meyde is about to transfer to Inter Milan. There will be a vacancy on the right side of the first team. Young players will definitely get more opportunities to practice games. Both Babel and Amrabat have been included in the first team plan."

Yang Yang understood a little now.

Both teams are Dutch giants, but the situation is very different.

Ajax is now a well-known youth guard in Europe, and Ronald Koeman has always aimed to create a brand-new youth army comparable to Van Gaal's in the mid-90s. Young players will get more opportunities and trust in such a team.

But Eindhoven is relatively more inclined to mature and stable players. Even the 19-year-old Robben was able to gain a firm foothold in the Eindhoven first team after playing two Eredivisie seasons in Groningen.

It should be said that there is no question of which of the two teams is better, it just depends on how Yang Yang chooses.

John Repp is obviously also very aware of the difficult choices Yang Yang is currently facing. Whether it is Ajax or Eindhoven, there are gains and losses. No one can guarantee how many performance opportunities a 16-year-old young man will get if he goes to these two teams, and no one can guarantee what he will do in the future.

Therefore, to take this step, it is undoubtedly necessary to carefully consider and think carefully.

"I don't think you need to worry too much about this for the time being. It's only July, and there's still a lot of time. You can try your best to play the amateur game first, and then you can think about it later." John Repp suggested.

Yang Yang understood that this should be the best choice right now.

"Also, if you play Ajax in the next game, you have to perform well. There should be many people coming to watch your game. If you perform well, this will give you an advantage in contact and negotiation."

"I understand, thank you for your reminder, Mr. Lei Pu." Yang Yang thanked him sincerely.

"Finally, I suggest you find an agent for yourself as soon as possible, so that you can also get away from these annoying trivial matters and focus on the game." John Repp suggested with a smile.

Watching the head coach leave, Yang Yang was also very helpless.

This was the first time John Repp had persuaded him to find an agent, but he was at a loss about it.

From the news, he has often seen the evil deeds of the agent. The head coach of Manchester United in the Premier League, Sir Alex Ferguson, denounced the agent as a vampire before, which naturally made him have a bad impression of the agent.

But recently, he has to admit that having a business-savvy agent to help him plan these things can indeed make him more focused, but how can he find one?
Henk Dimmel does have his own agent. It is said that he is from a well-known brokerage company in Amsterdam. He also commissioned Henk Dimmel to ask Yang Yang before, but Yang Yang has always focused on training and has not put much thought into this aspect.

And he is also wary of his manager, God knows if he will secretly make moves for himself?
When Yang Yang walked back to the courtyard, dragged Henk Dimmer to ask about his agent, and revealed his worries, the captain of the Almere youth team slapped himself on the forehead hard.

"Please, sign a contract with him and pay him a salary. You are his boss. He will work for you. As long as the contract is signed, you can fire him at any time as long as you don't like him. You don't have to pay liquidated damages. I'm afraid he won't concentrate on working for you?" Henk Dimmel said confidently.

"Is that so?" Yang Yang was a little surprised, why is it different from what he heard?

"Brother, what you said are all the top agents in Europe. Players need to rely on them to operate and rely on their resources. Naturally, they are subject to others. But now you just want to find someone who is proficient in business and can help you negotiate contract terms with the club. What are you worried about?"

Seeing Yang Yang's suddenly realized expression, Henk Dimel, Nick and others couldn't help laughing.

This guy knows professional football as well as he did on the field a few months ago. It's a mess.

"If you are worried, you can show the contract to Mr. Rip and the lawyer at that time." Henk Dimmel suggested.

Yang Yang nodded, now he felt relieved.

In any case, it is better to find an agent to deal with these trivial matters first.

(End of this chapter)