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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]https://x.com/dmvsoccer96/status/1850555446177804368?s=46

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Price is very good (above, actually double, his market value) for a player that isn't even in the first team squad really.  Why not sell him? They probably aren't going to get more for a player that rarely plays in the MLS and is largely unproven at the professional level. He's only 17.  DCU likely wants to hold on to him in the hopes they can get more because he's young.  The problem with that is two fold. First and foremost, they have to continue to develop him for his market value to rise, which they have proven they can't do consistently (look at his current playing time.  He played in only 10 games all season and limited minutes in those games at that. This is because they want to win first and development of youth players is a total afterthought unless something is presented to them proactively and they have to mobilize, like here.  Which is even more sad because DCU was horrible this season and missed the playoffs) and secondly, DCU are complete rookies in the international transfer game and are dealing with true veterans that play and know every angle. It doesn't take a genius to know they will get outplayed and outmaneuvered. All of this doesn't bode well for the player. That, above all else, is unfortunate. Where would you rather be as a 17 year old player still developing, at DCU or in Europe playing at a premier league club with many options to get high level minutes on the first, second or academy teams which are all high level.  Pretty easy decision.  But DCU blocked this opportunity for their own, unrealistic and selfish, interests.  It is a business at the end but this offer was reasonable.   Again, this is unfortunate for the player.[/quote]

What does this have to do with the academy?[/quote]

This is highly relevant to the academy because this is a player that has competed the player pathway at DCU.  From youth player to pro within DCU.  And what you're seeing is that they are mismanaging him and you could argue that this mismanagement started much earlier.  All this means is that even if you do make it through their system, which is extremely hard for all the reasons that have been outlined here, you are now dealing with inexperienced front office people messing with your career for the sole benefit of the business.  You could say that is true for any business and that might be right. But if you're at this point in your career you want people that are behind you and want to see you grow even if that may mean a few less dollars in their pocket.  It's not like they were asked to give him up for free.  They were offered millions (with an s). If you have a legitimate potential pro, do you really think DCU is doing the absolute best for your career??  As an academy player this is a question you need to ask and you need to pay attention to these deals that are happening or not happening in this case because this is a snapshot to what could be down the road for you.[/quote]

I know enough about contract negotiations that without being at the table and knowing the details, I shouldn't speculate too much.[/quote]

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