545 The Future King of Football (2/2)

”The eldest is almost an adult. My second son is still in middle school. Halls is my third son, and he still has a very young sister,” Frast answered honestly.

”Which is to say you are the breadwinner of your family?” Dai Li asked.

”Ye… Yes…” Frast sounded hesitant.

”Since you are the breadwinner and pillar of support of your family if you continued staying in the U.S. all the time, what will happen to your family?” Dai Li asked again.

”I plan on selling my house. The money I get from selling my house should last my family for a time,” Frast replied honestly.

”Alright, Mr. Frast.I cannot let you work here because you still have a whole family to support. I don't want to see your family sleep in the streets,” Dai Li spread out his hands.

Frast suddenly looked pale, he thought that Dai Li had rejected his request because he could not afford to pay the training fee.

”Coach Li, I beg you, please help this child. He really has a gift in football, as long as he can become a professional football player, he is sure to become a star,” Frast begged in earnest.

On the side, the young Halls looked at his father. He suddenly tugged his father's shirt and said, ”Papa, stop begging him. Don't beg anymore!”

Halls spoke in Spanish. Dai Li did not understand but, from Halls' expression, Dai Li could guess what Halls had said.

Although not born physically strong, he was born with a strong will. Dai Li smiled and said, ”Mr. Frast, don't be too hasty. I haven't finished.”

Both father and son quieted down. Dai Li then continued, ”In truth, I have two types of payment systems in my training center. The first is direct payment. You can pay cash, through cheques or even use a credit card. However, it looks like this type of payment method is a bit difficult for you now. So let's talk about the second type of payment method.

”The second payment method is an income-sharing model. Simply put, the athlete trains here in my center and a portion of this athlete's income for a period of time in the future will be divided between us based on an agreed ratio to offset the training fee. Just like the commission of agents.”

This put some life into Frast's eye. He immediately asked, ”Coach Li, what you mean is that we can use Halls' future income as the training fee now?”

Dai Li nodded, ”Your understanding is correct. Our fees have always been rather high. Several other athletes could not afford the fees previously, so they used this payment method. Train first and pay according to the ratio after earning money. However, not a lot of athletes use this method. We also need to conduct an assessment on the athlete to see if he or she has the potential ability to earn money.”

”Then can we also use this type of payment method to pay for the training fees?” Frast asked.

”Yes. I have faith in Halls' potential. However, Halls is too young. He will not have the ability to make money in the next few years, so I want income sharing with him for 20 years! Your son is 13 years old this year so, until he is 33 years old, a portion of his income will be taken out as payment for the training fee,” Dai Li said.

”How much do you want?” Frast asked cautiously. He was afraid Dai Li would ask for a ridiculous amount.

”3%!” Dai Li held out three fingers and said, ”This is a lot lower than the commissions for agents. I think this is a more suitable price.”

Frast let out a long breath. A share of 3% was not a large percentage, even if it were 20 years, it was acceptable.

Moreover, Halls was only 13 years old, he wasn't an adult yet. That meant that in the next five to six years, he couldn't earn any money. The income sharing of 20 years was actually more like 14 to 15 years.

Frast agreed without hesitation.

”Mr. Frast, I have to remind you, the income that I'm talking about isn't only limited to the wages paid by the football clubs. It also includes advertisement and endorsement deals, as well as portrait rights. All kinds of income are also commissionable,” Dai Li reminded.

”Yes, I understand,” Frast nodded.

”Your son is a minor now, so I hope you can explain to him clearly and obtain his consent. I don't want a situation where he uses the excuse of being a minor when the contract was signed to nullify the contract after he becomes an adult,” Dai Li said.

”Alright, I will explain it to him thoroughly,” Frast said.

”Also, Mr. Frast. I have another question. Will you stay in the U.S.? Or do you plan to return to Argentina?” Dai Li looked at Halls and said, ”Because your son is still a minor, he needs a guardian in the United States.”

”That…” Frast suddenly looked hesitant. The living costs in the U.S. were much higher than in Argentina. Food, shelter, and clothing, everything cost money. Frast was the pillar of support for their family. If he stayed in the U.S. to look after his son, he would really have no choice but to mortgage his house to support his wife and three other children.

Dai Li saw through Frast's hesitation and said, ”Mr. Frast if you need to return to Argentina, you need to find a guardian for your son in the U.S.”

”I'll think of something.” Although Frast said this, he was really troubled. He didn't have any family or friends in the U.S.

”If you can't find a guardian in the meantime, I can help you find someone. I guess I can arrange for one of the coaches in our establishment to be your son's guardian in the United States,” Dai Li said. In truth, he already had a suitable candidate in his mind.

”Really? That's great! Coach Li, I can't thank you enough,” Frast said passionately.

”Mr. Frast, why don't you rest here for a moment? I'll get my lawyer to draft the agreement. Also, I'll get that guardian candidate here to meet you.” Dai Li left as he finished speaking.

After that, Dai Li took out his phone and dialed Chris Payton's number.

”Chris, come back for a second. I have a difficult task for you!”

”Boss, another big shot for me?” Chris asked, a little excited.

”Yeah, I'm handing you a king of football!” Dai Li answered with a smile.