Chapter 590: Deal Done!
Takeshi felt unwilling to accept the offer presented to him. So, he looked at the manager, expecting a helping hand.
However, upon noticing the manager's expression, he realized that complaining was futile. He could tell that the manager was helpless.
He was well aware that he'd either be loaned out or sold.
Frowning, he muttered, "Can I have time to think?"
The manager nodded, "Take your time, Ono."
Takeshi bowed and stood, "Thank you for taking care of me until now."
The manager couldn't bring himself to respond. He was at a loss for words. He could only look at him pitifully.
With the support of his crutch, Ono hobbled out of the office.
"Just where did it all go wrong?" the manager mumbled while looking at the closed door. By now, Ono had already left the room.
Sagan Tosu had signed him from Kiryu Daichi High School.
From the moment, he made his debut, his impact was evident, eventually earning him the nickname "Adhesive of Sagan Tosu", for his excellent ball control and ability to connect the passes.
Due to his immediate impact, he garnered a lot of attention from other clubs. So, the club having no other option had to renew his contract.
This led to an increase in his salary. At the same time, the club got the opportunity to increase the amount in his release clause.
If it weren't for the contract renewal, he'd have already been snatched by some other club.
Although the contract renewal prevented the impending problem now it has become a thorn in their path.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
If they don't release him, they have to keep paying him the exorbitant salary they have promised him. But if they manage to offload him, they could release the wage cap.
So, the higher-ups were desperate to get rid of him.
Even though the manager thought otherwise he was absolutely helpless. Despite being only twenty-one, he had to go through such harshness.
Right after leaving the manager's office, Takeshi phoned his agent.
The caller asked, his tone masculine, "Hello. Am I talking to Kentaro Kitani?"
Kitani nodded his head, "Yes, how may I help you?"
"I'm sorry for calling you suddenly. I'm Tatsuru Mokujima, the sports director of Kawasaki Frontale. If you're available, I'd like to talk about one of your clients, Takeshi Ono."
Kitani's face brightened as he heard the words of the caller. His eyes perked up with joy as he asked in a tone full of reverence, "Yes, sir. What would you like to talk about?"
They conversed for a while. In their conversation, Kentaro got to know that Kawasaki Frontale was interested in signing Takeshi. This news brought great elation to him and he couldn't help but feel impatient to share the news with his client.
Among the offers they had received this one was the best. However, there were a few conditions. So, he had to talk with his client before deciding.
Immediately after the call, he dialed Takeshi's number.
Takeshi, however, took some time to pick up the call. Finally, when the call connected, he immediately revealed the news to Takeshi.
Takeshi, overjoyed with happiness couldn't believe him at first. He even thought that Kentaro was playing pranks on him.
After all, Kawasaki's interest was a huge deal to him. He had already shared the field with Hiro
a few times.
But to be able to play alongside him again, he felt exhilarated about the possibility.
"Takeshi, but there are a few conditions," Kentaro's voice became softer than before.
"Conditions?"
"Yes, there are a few conditions. You will be a rotational player," Kentaro said, his voice sounding a bit gloomy.
At this point, Takeshi had expected that if he were going to play for an important team, he wouldn't get the role of the starting player. So, it didn't surprise him when he heard the
condition.
The opportunity was too good to pass.
So, despite the condition, he agreed to sign the contract, "I'm ready, Kitani-san. Let's sign
the contract."