"Rikuo, you are young. You are 20 years old.
Even though you didn't follow the usual path to become a professional footballer, you clearly have the ability to become a very important player in the future. I have no doubt about that."
"Thank you, Director."
"You're welcome.
This contract is based on the idea that you will soon join the first team and play your first matches in the near future, considering your talent.
Read it carefully with your agent."
"Alright, thank you, Director. We will read it."
Duration: 3 years, with the possibility of extension if the player meets his objectives.
Annual salary review clause based on performance and first-team appearances.
Salary: 2,5 million yen per month (around €18,000), typical for a young player entering professional football in a J1 League club (Japanese professional league).
Signing bonus: 1 million yen.
Performance bonuses: additional bonuses for each official match played, goals scored, or assists made.
Strucure and development : Inclusion in first-team training, with the possibility of playing in league matches, national cups, and continental competitions.
Full access to professional club facilities: gym, medical care, physical preparation, and video analysis.
Additional training on professional life, media handling, and sponsor relations.
"Wow… good thing Hideo can summarize this for me later. There are so many pages," Rikuo thought, impressed by the size of the contract.
Sponsors: As a young prodigy, Tokyo CF includes a framework agreement with club sponsors: official equipment provider (boots and training gear), energy drinks, and recovery equipment.
Possibility of individual sponsorship deals once Rikuo appears regularly in the first team, giving him more visibility.
Specific clauses: Moral and discipline clause: the player must follow club rules and represent Tokyo CF with professionalism.
Medical clause: constant monitoring by the medical staff, with priority given to injury prevention.
Transfer clause: in case of an offer from another club, Tokyo CF has priority rights and financial compensation based on the player's value. This clause is not fully decided yet.
The sports director looked up seriously.
"Rikuo, this contract is designed to allow you to focus only on football.
You now have the tools and the support to grow at the highest level.
You will be surrounded by Satô Takumi, Minato, Rivelinho, and the rest of the professionals to guide you.
Your role in the team will grow quickly if you continue to work the way you have these past few days."
Rikuo nodded, his heart pounding, unable to hide his smile.
Everything he had dreamed of, everything he had worked for, was now official and real.
"This contract satisfies my player, and it satisfies me as well.
Of course, I will add conditions in the future once Rikuo plays his first matches," Hideo added.
"From his first matches, you say?
Do you really think his rise will be that fast?" the director asked.
"Believe me, Director. Rikuo will become an undeniable star of world football, and his rise will be very fast," Hideo said confidently, smiling.
"Well, I have no problem with that. I truly hope it becomes reality for Rikuo," the director replied.
Rikuo took the pen and signed the contract, feeling a mix of emotion and responsibility.
This was not just a financial or legal agreement.
It was the key to fully entering the professional world, the true beginning of his journey as a Tokyo CF player.
"Perfect, Rikuo. You can now make many of our fans dream.
I trust you, and I trust this relationship between you, your agent, and the club based on respect and confidence," the director said, bowing respectfully.
"Yes, please don't worry, Director. Thank you for your trust," Rikuo and Hideo replied, bowing in return.
As he left the office, Rikuo felt light, but also determined.
The physical fatigue of the day almost disappeared compared to the importance of this moment.
He now had an official contract.
He would train and play alongside the best professionals in Japan.
And with Takuma by his side, his family's support, and his agent's guidance, he knew he had a real chance to become the player he had always dreamed of being.
He promised himself that every drop of sweat, every effort, every moment on the pitch would be to honor this contract and the dream of his mother and father.
"Alright, Rikuo, our first job together is done.
I've already sent you my contact details and the agency's information by email, but here's my personal number as well," Hideo said.
"No problem, Hideo.
And I want us to be more than just a client and an agent.
I want to see you as a friend I can rely on as we move forward together," Rikuo said with a smile.
"With great pleasure, Rikuo!
Thank you again for signing with us. I won't disappoint you.
I can't wait to see you play and light up all the fans in Japan!"
Rikuo's day ended like that.
He was driven home by car, and when he arrived, his father had finished work early.
Rikuo told him everything about his day with a big, proud smile.
His father was happy and incredibly proud of his son.
Rikuo Amada
Age : 20
Nationality: French – Japanese
Club: Tokyo CF
Current Salary: 2.5 million yen