Second Chances: Indonesian Football Player

Chapter 17: R.S.C Anderlecht

We immediately searched for a hotel to stay in for Ryandi, after searching for 30 minutes we finally got a hotel for Ryandi. It is a 3-star hotel which one day costs 700k rupiah. This is a hotel that is quite safe from the search for his parents. And Ryandi was a little pushy telling me to join her hotel room. He booked a room with 2 beds. I initially refused because I did not want to depend on him, but he was stubborn until I finally gave up and chose to stay with him at the hotel.

After that I called both my parents to report the results of today's trial.

“Assalamualaikum” I said on the phone.

“Walaikumsalam, Jun how did the test result.?” My mother said

“Unfortunately I haven't been selected today ma'am. But I will try again in the next stage tomorrow.”my word to my mother.

“It's okay Jun. Maybe tomorrow you'll be lucky. Mom and Dad will pray for you here. Adek must also pray for you here.” Her mother said trying to calm me down after hearing my slightly sad tone of voice.

“Iya ma'am. Doain yes.” I said.

After that I chatted for a while with my Mom and Dad on the phone lent by Ryandi. After calling my parents, we decided to go for lunch. After lunch Ryandi and I relax in the hotel pool to recover a bit of our muscles.

At night, we had a little chat before going to bed, not wanting to be late tomorrow.

The next day we were getting ready to go to JSC Stadium to carry out the next stage of testing. Ryandi and I boarded the motorcycle Ryandi had rented from the hotel to get to the stadium faster.

After arriving at the stadium Ryandi and I put on our gear and waited for the coaches to arrive. After arriving the coaches begin to explain what will be done at the trials of this stage. We listen carefully.

Ryandi and I did a good test today, after we finished taking a short break on the track. It seems that some Scouts have approached some players who are resting. Ryandi and I sat together and drank water while looking to see if scouts would come to us. Suddenly coach Andrew approached us

“Nero,Ryandi.” Said

“Ya coach.” Answer Us.

“Nero come with me, I have good news for you. As for Ryandi I want you to go to coach Rian, he will explain a few things to you. Come on Nero with me. I want you to meet someone.” Coach Andreas said.

“I think one of the scouts must like you.” Whisper Ryandi to me before walking to the pavilion.

“Oh.” I'm so excited. I immediately went and followed the coach to the tunnel leading towards the stadium dressing room.

We passed through the hallway and arrived at Andreas' coach's office at the end of the corridor. Coach Andreas pushed the door open and let me in.

As I entered I noticed an old man and a young blonde girl sitting quietly waiting.

I ignored the old man. I couldn't take my eyes off the girl holding the camera since entering Andreas' coach's office.

I initially noticed the girl the previous day before the game when the scout delegation entered the stadium. He didn't pay much attention to her back then because she looked like one of the flat ‘ types like pancake.’. And after all, at that time he was very focused on the test match that day.

But now after seeing it up close. She looks like one of the models with an hourglass figure that is often seen in magazines. Her straight blonde hair was smeared over her slender shoulders.

I instantly averted my gaze before my mind was overrun by inappropriate thoughts, I quickly shook the girl's slender hand.

“Halo.” I said slightly stuttering as I held the slender hand. I realized that I had been returning his greetings for too long. I looked at the floor to avoid her gaze.

The old man suddenly cleared his throat to end this awkward situation.

“I'm Thorgan Royce. And this is my grandson Sage Royce. He's scout in training. Nice to meet you.” He also reached out to me to shake hands

“It's nice to meet you too.” I quickly returned his greetings and shook his hand to escape the awkward situation.

After exchanging greetings with the couple's grandchildren, I turned to coach Andreas for an explanation.

“They are scouts from Belgian Club R.S.C Anderlecht.” Coach Andreas said.

“They are interested in recruiting you to one of their affiliated academies.Are you interested.” He said with a smile.

“Of course, I'm interested.” Answer me quickly. Of course I will never miss the opportunity to join one of the European football academies. As long as I am there, I can find a way to enter the European football system. In addition, Anderlecht are one of the best teams in Belgium and have the right youth training system. They even follow the Champions League and play against top teams like Chelsea, Real Madrid and others. I remember watching their matches in my past.

“Hahaha, very good. I love a straightforward young man like you. And it's good that you can speak English perfectly, unlike most people here. You will easily adapt to life in Belgium.” Mr.Thorgan laughed, taking off his hat. His deep frown seemed to carve a map of his life on his still nimble face. Her bright blue eyes were framed by thick white eyebrows, glittering in dim light.

“Pak Andreas. I want to finish this business before the end of today. Can you start the talent transfer procedure from Indonesia to Belgium immediately.?” He said enthusiastically.

“I can.” Coach Andreas replied with a smile.

“But we need to involve Nero's parents to start the process.”

“Oh, it's understandable.” Mr. Thorgan frowned.

“Looks like we won't solve everything today. I even want to take him for a medical before we finish the transfer.” Said.

“We can still finish it if we manage to contact his parents within two hours.” Coach Andreas said before looking at me.

“Nero can you contact your parents immediately? We need them to sign a formular agreement allowing you to travel to Belgium.

“I don't have a phone.” I said.

“But I can borrow Ryandi's phone to contact my parents.” I said fast

“Alright, we will try to finish the document today.” Coach Andreas told me.

That way I went to see Ryandi to borrow his phone. After that coach Andreas and I spoke to my parents over the phone to discuss my transfer to Belgium.