Football singularity-Chapter 343 Dotted Line

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[08/08/2019]

["Breaking news USA Phenom puts pen to paper in a 2-year deal with the Bundesliga Red Lions for a fee of £23.53m." Setting a record transfer sum for ACE, and any independent Academy.] Red The Guardian’s front page attaining the attention of my football enthusiast and casual fans.]

[’The left wing is just too crowded at Munich,’ Rakim said when asked why he did not choose the German champions despite being a staunch supporter. ’A business decision over emotional one,’ he called it when looking at the line of wingers which Included new arrival Serge Gnabry, the Frenchman Kingsley, and the seasoned Ivan Perisic.]

["Rakim Rex Turnes down Napoli and Spurs in favour of German football,"] BBC wrote as they showcased a picture of Rakim in a suit holding up a Leverkusen 22 kit with a bright smile. "Despite the initial favourable offer from Italian giants Napoli, the youngster settled on the German side. When asked why he had this to say, ’It came down to which team was a better fit, Leverkusen’s young squad is what I need right now as I look to evolve as a player. I do, however, hope to play for coach Don Carlo in the future.]

The buzz around Rakim’s transfer was undeniable. Social media platforms were flooded with mixed reactions. Some fans hailed the decision as a smart move for his development, while others criticized him for snubbing more prestigious clubs. Underneath an Instagram post of him holding the Leverkusen jersey, the comments ranged from congratulatory emojis to outright accusations of lacking ambition.

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@SClassInstigator: Haverts, Diaby and now MrClutch himself, it’s about to get rowdy in the Bundesliga.

@BiggestHater: My man sold out, we were already expecting him here in London.

@Luigi: Whyy you no pick Napoliii, I give you free Pizza, No?

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@May_Parker: Congrats on making your dream a reality can’t wait to see you score your first goal, P.S. Keep having fun.

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[12/08/2019, 12:30]

The excitement surrounding the transfer continued to grow as Rakim’s name trended across multiple platforms. Since he was one of the many exciting young stars that the world was watching. So his joining a team was big news. Especially when it saw him clash with The Terminator at Dortmund and Bambi who is poised to join the Munich 1st team.

News outlets dissected his decision, while football pundits debated whether it was the right move for his career. On ESPN FC, a heated panel discussion broke out:

"Look, it’s clear Rakim Rex has his priorities straight," former midfielder Darren Clarke argued. "He’s joining a team that values youth development. Leverkusen has one of the youngest squads in and knows a thing or two about nurturing young talents, and Rakim will get the minutes he needs to thrive."

"But Darren, don’t you think he’s playing it too safe?" interrupted ex-striker Jamie Rhodes. "At Napoli or Spurs, he’d face tougher competition that could push him to the next level. Leverkusen is solid, sure, but are they going to challenge for major silverware anytime soon?"

"Jamie, you know as well as I do," Clarke countered, "players his age need to focus on playing regularly, not sitting on the bench behind big names. Leverkusen’s system is perfect for him to grow. Plus they are playing Champions League football this year"

They were just one of the few who talked about the transfer of the day. The news had dropped late last night with Rakim’s side coming to an agreement with the Leverkusen side signing a preliminary contract. Now they were just waiting for the signing ceremony that was to be held in a few days.

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"As agreed, a weekly wage of £23,076, a bonus of £100,000 If you manage to score 15 Goals this season. £50,00 bonus if you manage to get 10 assists and 75/25 Image rights split in your favour. As agreed a transfer release clause of £70 Million will be applied. " Simon Rolfes Leverkusen sporting Managing director stated with an excited smile as he placed the contract in front.

It had been finalised by both sides’ lawyers adding what his mother and Simon Rolfes had agreed to. They had spent countless hours agreeing to different personal terms that aimed to protect both sides. "Frohe Zusammenarbeit," Rakim stated before signing the various parts of the contract after his side’s lawyers once again cheeked over them.

They were being extra careful given that he was paying them quite a lot and they were auditioning to sign him as a long-term client. The pen moved swiftly across the final line, and with a sharp click, Rakim capped it. The deal was done.

"Willkommen zu dem Roten Löwen, wir erwarten Großes von dir, (Welcome to the Red lion’s, we expect great things from you)" Rolfes stated with a happy smile in German as he once again took the Rakim to take photos and meet some of the fans.

Rakim had undergone another bout of physicals in the morning as he was poked and prodded by doctors. The Leverkusen management wanted to make sure that their investment wouldn’t be wasted. In truth, they were already happy with what they called the steal of the transfer window.

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"Alright, let’s get this media session rolling!" A press officer clapped his hands, signalling the next stage of the day. "Rakim, grab your jersey and head to the backdrop."

He obliged, taking the pristine Leverkusen jersey with Rex 22 emblazoned on the back. The bright red fabric felt foreign in his hands but symbolized a new chapter—a blank page waiting for him to write his story. And he was ready as he had been waiting for this chance to play in one of the top five leagues since forever.

The flashes of the cameras were blinding as he stood under the spotlight, holding the jersey up with a confident smile. Beside him, Simon Rolfes posed with a hand on Rakim’s shoulder, the club crest prominently displayed in every shot. Taking a seat behind the podium with both Simon Rolfes and Peter Bosz the team’s Head coach.

"This question is for Rakim, You are known to be a staunch Munich supporter how will that impact you play against them in the league." A reporter of Sport1 asked the young man of honour after a few routine ones to both the team’s manager and Director.

"Hahah, Camon, lasst uns nicht albern sein, Wenn ich Formel-1-Fahrer wäre und als Unterstützer von Ferari aufgewachsen wäre, würde ich es ihnen nicht leicht machen und stattdessen viel mehr versuchen, sie auf der Rennstrecke zu schlagen. (If I was a F1 driver and grew up supporting Ferrari, I wouldn’t take it easy on them and would instead try that much harder to beat them on the track)." Rakim responded in almost perfect germen if not for his slight american accent slipping through. Most of the germens present were pleasantry surprised as they hadnt known he could speak in their tounge.

He continued to expertly answer the reporters’ questions giving concise responses. He did his best to be open wanting to use this chance to give the fans a chance to get to know him. "Final question, Wie viele Tore planen Sie in dieser Saison zu erzielen?"

"Hmmm not really sure," Rakim started acting as if he was seriously thinking about the question, then his eyes landed on his new Kit with the gleaming 2’s. "I guess 22 is a good place to start," He stated with a bright smile before pulling out his necklace from under his hoodie displaying the diamond-encrusted tiger with two 2’s on either side.

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Meanwhile, across social media, the announcement spread like wildfire. Leverkusen’s official account posted the signing video with the caption:

"Welcome to the Werkself Family, @RakimRex! 🔥 Ready to light up the BayArena? 🔴⚫ #Rex22 #Werkself" Fans of the club flooded the comments with excitement:

@WerkselfFanatic: Finally, the move I didn’t know we needed Can’t wait to see him link up with Diaby and Wirtz.

@GermanFootyLover: Rex at Leverkusen? Bold choice. Hope he’s ready for the Bundesliga grind.

@NapoliDieHard: We missed out 😭 Forza Napoli anyway!

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To Be Continued...