THE RISE OF STEFANS CAREER

Stefan finally got to win trophies in his career as a footballer. He had to wait for the season to end in order to be given the title. When the season came to an end they finally got their hands on the trophy. He being the team captain was the first one to lift the trophy. Celebrations went on for the whole day. Stefan felt really happy about getting that achievement. He realized he made a good choice to remain at Birmingham Fc. Marcus and Victoria were watching from the stands as their son was making it. Stefan now knew what it felt like to be a champion. He even got to pick an award of the player of the season. He even got to give a speech to thank everyone who supported his career and even his team mates who worked hard for the win. Stefan did not say anything about his future at the club. Afterwards they were to move around the city celebrating their win. Those young lads were making headlines across the internet. The Birmingham president was having thoughts of keeping their top player for another season. He even told Marcus that if Stefan stays he is still part of the plans. Stefan was still determined to play for Birmingham despite him being linked with a lot of clubs. The club president was given a report that the club would be facing financial problems. They were close to being bankrupt. They need to find a solution very soon. The first thing he thought of was selling TV rights. The other option was selling their top players for a good amount of money to try and solve the situation. At first he contacted some Arab countries trying to sell them television rights but they declined the offer. They did not see the reason to buy TV rights from a small club. The president was now thinking of selling some of its best players even though that was the last option he had. He saw he could not depend on the juniors since they could not be sold. He could only depend on the main squad of adults. He called some of the coaches from under 16 and above and told them they need to break the news to the young lads and tell them some of them need to be sold to stabilize the club. The coaches did so and told them about it. Stefan who was just turning 16 knew he had to be sold for the Club to be stable. The president even had to explain everything to Stefan in person. He had to encourage him to join a big club and go for his dreams. Stefan had to understand him and agree to be placed on the transfer list. Some few players were also placed on the transfer list. Stefan was now waiting to hear offers from various clubs and make his judgement. He even told Marcus of the choice he had to make. Marcus had to understand the president and the club situation. He asked Stefan what club he had in mind? Stefan thought of a new challenge in another country in Europe. That was a tough decision at a young age. Victoria was not pleased on hearing his son wanting to try a new challenge in a new league. Victoria had to ask his son about the decision he had made. Stefan told her about the dream he has had ever since he was still in Ghana. Victoria asked him about education? Stefan told her he is finishing high school and stopping there. He was thinking of dropping out but he chose to finish it. Victoria nevertheless had to support his decision. A lot of offers started coming in for the young England international. He had a number of them to choose but he finally chose Real Madrid. The scouts had been looking for his services for quite a while. Real Madrid paid his release clause of 45 million plus 5 million ad ons. He got his dream move away and together with some few others solved the financial issues in the club. He now had to take a flight to Spain to start his training. He had to say goodbye to his teammates and the coach. He also had to say goodbye to his grand parents. His flight was in a weeks time to join the main squad at 16 years. When it reached his parents had to escort him to the airport and ensure he takes a flight to Spain. This was going to be the first time he flies out the country on his own. Stefan was leaving home aged 16 to go after his dreams.