Steve sat at his desk in the office, staring at the ceiling, lost in thought.
"It's been two days since I bought this football club," he murmured to himself. "My players are out of shape… I don't even have a decent goalkeeper or striker."
Just then, a knock echoed through the room.
"Come in," Steve said.
The door opened, and the head coach stepped in.
"Sir, we're having a meeting in the conference room with the other staff members."
Steve stood up, adjusted his jacket, and replied, "Alright. Lead the way."
Upon entering the room, Steve saw four unfamiliar faces. It was his first time meeting them. One by one, they stood up and introduced themselves.
A slim man with golden-blond hair stepped forward.
"My name is Mike. I'm the scout for the club. It's a pleasure to meet you, sir."
Next, a deeper male voice followed.
"Good day, sir. I'm Andrew, the assistant coach."
Then, a calm and clear female voice:
"I'm Sofia. I handle the club's social media and advertising."
Steve nodded and took a seat at the center of the table.
"So, what's this meeting about?" he asked, leaning forward.
Mike stood up hesitantly. "Sir… the players. We have a problem."
"What kind of problem?" Steve asked.
Mike swallowed nervously. "We don't have enough strong players to start the league. We were relegated last season from Division 2 back to Division 1. We'd like to scout new talent… but I understand if the club's finances can't support that."
Steve leaned back, thinking. He's right… I didn't think about the current squad. We need serious reinforcements if we want to climb up again.
He mentally summoned the system.
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> Manager Tycoon System
Name: Steve Watson
Current Funds: $10,000,000
Experience Points: 200 / 500
Attributes:
Strength: 3
Charm: 5
Intelligence: 7
Luck: 4
Skills:
[Player Performance Tracker]
[Management Insight]
Unique Skill: [Locked]
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"Still got enough," Steve whispered under his breath.
The room was silent. Everyone watched him closely, confused by his expression.
Then finally, Steve spoke.
"Mike, bring me the list of players you've scouted."
Mike immediately handed over a note. Steve reviewed it carefully:
1. Name: Amos Ben (Goalkeeper)
Region: France
Age: 26
Market Value: $150,000 []
2. Name: Gordon Kane (Forward)
Region: England
Age: 22
Market Value: $200,000 []
3. Name: San hart
Region: England
Age: 30
Market Value:$120,000 []
Steve looked up.
"We'll be signing all three. Mike, give me your account details. I'll transfer the funds now."
The room froze in shock. No one expected the new owner to make such a bold move on the spot.
Mike, now wide-eyed with joy, quickly shared his account. Steve sent the payment.
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> 💸 $470,000 has been deducted from your system balance
New Balance: $9,530,000
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"Thank you, sir! I'll contact the players and have contracts ready by tomorrow!" Mike beamed.
Steve turned to the rest. "Anything else?"
Sofia stood up. "The media's curious about the new owner. They're requesting an interview."
Steve's eyes narrowed. "No interviews. No articles. Keep my name out of the spotlight for now."
He stood and stretched. "If that's all, this meeting is over. I'll return to my office. Keep me updated on your progress."
He walked out calmly, leaving everyone stunned by his quiet confidence.
Back at his desk, Steve sat down and stared out the window. A small smirk curved on his lips.
"This is just the beginning…"