Evan decided to learn from AC Milan, to learn their culture of a "big family . " If possible, he hoped to bring back all those who had played for Forest before and have them continue contributing to Forest from outside the field, whether it was as a manager, a scout, or in the administrative field .
Of course, having a plan was wonderful . But, there were many other factors to be considered in carrying it out . They would start with managing the daily needs of the players .
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After the confirmation of Pepe's transfer, the Forest Team submitted his information to the English Football Association for record-keeping and the application for a work permit .
However, they received two pieces of bad news four days later .
The English FA rejected Pepe's work permit application as Nottingham Forest's newly signed player . The reason was what Tang En had been worried about all along: Pepe's citizenship issue .
According to Portugal's legal regulations, so long as the individual applying had resided in Portugal for a full six years, they would be able to pass the series of reviews and obtain Portuguese citizenship . However, the process required time . Based on the procedures listed out by the Portuguese government, Pepe did not have any hope of obtaining citizenship before the closure of the summer transfer window .
Jorges Mendes related the situation to Tang En apologetically over the phone . The news had caught Mendes unawares . Originally, he had thought that he would be able to "expedite" Pepe's application with his influence . Unexpectedly, the Portuguese government intended on reviewing and passing a new set of "Nationality Laws . " The reviews of Portuguese citizenship applications from foreign immigrants had been tightened to the point where there was no space for negotiation; they could only do it step-by-step as required by the procedure .
Mendes politely said that he would try to think of a way, but Tang En had already lost hope in the matter . After putting down the phone, he cursed . "F**king bureaucracy . "
Dunn, who had been watching tapes, turned around to give him a strange look . Without paying him any heed, Tang En dipped his head and made a call to Evan Doughty .
"Evan . I've got bad news . Do you want to hear it?"
Evan laughed wryly on the other side . "I already know, Tony . FC Porto just called to inform us . We have to either cancel the transfer or delay it to the same time next year . What are your thoughts?"
From all appearances, the second option sounded good; it was only a delay of a year . However, from a practical perspective, those two options were unacceptable . Disregarding the double impact caused to the teams by suddenly announcing the delayed transfer by a year, Forest was going to go into battle in the new season of the Champions League . In the new season, with Hierro's retirement and the situation of Tang En being unable to entirely trust Matthew Upson, what was the use of delaying the entry of a player who he planned to be included in the team? They had to waste an entire season waiting for a single person?
"Both are unacceptable . " Tang En said decisively . "The transfer has to be done by this summer . I have to get Pepe . I've decided to use the Exceptional Talent Clause for Pepe to apply for his worker permit . "
Dunn, who had been listening in, was shocked . He knew what it meant for Tang En to activate the Exceptional Talent Clause, which could only be used once in an entire season . To activate that precious clause for a defender? Was Tang En crazy?
Over the phone, Evan evidently had the same thoughts as Dunn . Shocked, he said, "Are you crazy, Tony? He's only a fullback!"
"Can't fullbacks also be geniuses, Evan?" Tang En shot back . "We can search in the EU players for the other positions . But for Pepe, if we don't take him now, I guarantee we'll regret it . So long as we give him an opportunity, groom him, and trust him, he will become a world-class fullback! Then, we can proudly announce that this world-class defender came from Nottingham Forest Club!"
The other side of the phone fell into silence . Dunn waited quietly as well .
After a long while, Evan Doughty's voice sounded . "Alright, Tony . You have full say over the matters of the team . If you think doing this is worth it, then go ahead . "
"Thank you, Evan . " Tang En realized that he had seemed overly forceful before his club's chairman . After gaining the result he wanted, he made sure to get a good gauge of Evan's feelings . "In two years' time, I believe you'll be very happy . "
Ending the call with the chairman, Tang En found Dunn staring at him .
"What's the matter?"
"You're that sure this Brazilian would become a world-class fullback?" Dunn asked .
"No, I'm not certain . Not at all . " Tang En answered with a shake of his head . "I'm only betting . His chances of success and failure are both 50% . It's half-and-half . " This was the truth . Even Tang En, who had transmigrated, could not be certain that the players he was familiar with could be as successful in this world . His arrival had, in most instances, created too many variables .
"I don't like to gamble," Dunn said, returning to his never-ending stream of videos .
Tang En shrugged behind him . "I like the thrill of making a bet . " Then, he dipped his head again to dial Pepe's agent, Jorges Mendes .
"Mr . Mendes . We've decided to use the Exceptional Talent Clause to apply for Pepe's work permit . We need you to provide all the information you have on him . "
Like the other two, Mendes was taken aback . He had heard about the two suggestions provided by FC Porto . Wouldn't a more normal person pick the second option? But if he could seal the deal now, he would be more than happy to . After all, Forest was the one who had to go through the trouble, not him . So, he nodded and said, "No problem . We have all the information; even during his period of play in Corinthians Alagoano . "
Tang En was glad of Mendes' cooperation with him . "Thank you, Mr . Mendes . Additionally, if possible, it'll be best if you are able to find someone with considerable influence in the scene to testify to Pepe's capabilities . That way, his chances of getting through will be much better . "
"Someone with considerable influence?" Mendes said, pondering . "I have someone in mind . Whether it is his influence, ability, or qualifications… he's exceptional . "
Chapter 321: Work Permit Part 2. Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Evan decided to learn from AC Milan, to learn their culture of a big family . If possible, he hoped to bring back all those who had played for Forest before and have them continue contributing to Forest from outside the field, whether it was as a manager, a scout, or in the administrative field . Of course, having a plan was wonderful . But, there were many other factors to be considered in carrying it out . They would start with managing the daily needs of the players . ※※※ After the confirmation of Pepes transfer, the Forest Team submitted his information to the English Football Association for record-keeping and the application for a work permit . However, they received two pieces of bad news four days later . The English FA rejected Pepes work permit application as Nottingham Forests newly signed player . The reason was what Tang En had been worried about all along: Pepes citizenship issue . According to Portugals legal regulations, so long as the individual applying had resided in Portugal for a full six years, they would be able to pass the series of reviews and obtain Portuguese citizenship . However, the process required time . Based on the procedures listed out by the Portuguese government, Pepe did not have any hope of obtaining citizenship before the closure of the summer transfer window . Jorges Mendes related the situation to Tang En apologetically over the phone . The news had caught Mendes unawares . Originally, he had thought that he would be able to expedite Pepes application with his influence . Unexpectedly, the Portuguese government intended on reviewing and passing a new set of Nationality Laws . The reviews of Portuguese citizenship applications from foreign immigrants had been tightened to the point where there was no space for negotiation; they could only do it step-by-step as required by the procedure . Mendes politely said that he would try to think of a way, but Tang En had already lost hope in the matter . After putting down the phone, he cursed . F**king bureaucracy . Dunn, who had been watching tapes, turned around to give him a strange look . Without paying him any heed, Tang En dipped his head and made a call to Evan Doughty . Evan . Ive got bad news . Do you want to hear it? Evan laughed wryly on the other side . I already know, Tony . FC Porto just called to inform us . We have to either cancel the transfer or delay it to the same time next year . What are your thoughts? From all appearances, the second option sounded good; it was only a delay of a year . However, from a practical perspective, those two options were unacceptable . Disregarding the double impact caused to the teams by suddenly announcing the delayed transfer by a year, Forest was going to go into battle in the new season of the Champions League . In the new season, with Hierros retirement and the situation of Tang En being unable to entirely trust Matthew Upson, what was the use of delaying the entry of a player who he planned to be included in the team? They had to waste an entire season waiting for a single person? Both are unacceptable . Tang En said decisively . The transfer has to be done by this summer . I have to get Pepe . Ive decided to use the Exceptional Talent Clause for Pepe to apply for his worker permit . Dunn, who had been listening in, was shocked . He knew what it meant for Tang En to activate the Exceptional Talent Clause, which could only be used once in an entire season . To activate that precious clause for a defender? Was Tang En crazy? Over the phone, Evan evidently had the same thoughts as Dunn . Shocked, he said, Are you crazy, Tony? Hes only a fullback! Cant fullbacks also be geniuses, Evan? Tang En shot back . We can search in the EU players for the other positions . But for Pepe, if we dont take him now, I guarantee well regret it . So long as we give him an opportunity, groom him, and trust him, he will become a world-class fullback! Then, we can proudly announce that this world-class defender came from Nottingham Forest Club! The other side of the phone fell into silence . Dunn waited quietly as well . After a long while, Evan Doughtys voice sounded . Alright, Tony . You have full say over the matters of the team . If you think doing this is worth it, then go ahead . Thank you, Evan . Tang En realized that he had seemed overly forceful before his clubs chairman . After gaining the result he wanted, he made sure to get a good gauge of Evans feelings . In two years time, I believe youll be very happy . Ending the call with the chairman, Tang En found Dunn staring at him . Whats the matter? Youre that sure this Brazilian would become a world-class fullback? Dunn asked . No, Im not certain . Not at all . Tang En answered with a shake of his head . Im only betting . His chances of success and failure are both 50% . Its half-and-half . This was the truth . Even Tang En, who had transmigrated, could not be certain that the players he was familiar with could be as successful in this world . His arrival had, in most instances, created too many variables . I dont like to gamble, Dunn said, returning to his never-ending stream of videos . Tang En shrugged behind him . I like the thrill of making a bet . Then, he dipped his head again to dial Pepes agent, Jorges Mendes . Mr . Mendes . Weve decided to use the Exceptional Talent Clause to apply for Pepes work permit . We need you to provide all the information you have on him . Like the other two, Mendes was taken aback . He had heard about the two suggestions provided by FC Porto . Wouldnt a more normal person pick the second option? But if he could seal the deal now, he would be more than happy to . After all, Forest was the one who had to go through the trouble, not him . So, he nodded and said, No problem . We have all the information; even during his period of play in Corinthians Alagoano . Tang En was glad of Mendes cooperation with him . Thank you, Mr . Mendes . Additionally, if possible, itll be best if you are able to find someone with considerable influence in the scene to testify to Pepes capabilities . That way, his chances of getting through will be much better . Someone with considerable influence? Mendes said, pondering . I have someone in mind . Whether it is his influence, ability, or qualifications… hes exceptional .
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