As my agent swiftly turned to look at me and glanced down at the contract lying on the mahogany table in the boardroom, his facial expression meant the terms on the paper were acceptable. As i dragged it along the table, i looked down to find quite a hefty salary, not as much as when i was captain but still enough to pay the bills.
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Job title - Head Coach
Name - Paolo Maldini
DOB - 26.6.1968
wage - 52,000 euros per week.
Duration of contract - 1.7.12 - 30.6.13
Philosophies - Play attacking football
Develop players using the clubs youth system
As my face lit up with excitement, Mr Berlusconi handed me a pen to finalise the deal.
It was done, I was returning home. I was the new manager of AC Milan. I shook hands with the dodgy ex prime minister and my agent and I left sharing a quick hug before hand.
I couldn't wait to get started. Walking towards the main entrance to exit the stadium, a familiar face in Massimo Ambrosini was up to his usual tricks in hitting on the secretary.
"What are you doing here" he asked confused.
"I'm your new manager" i replied with a huge grin across my face
A huge hug followed. "congratulations, i look forward to it"
"thank you, I must go."
"I'll see you soon....coach"
As i waddled out of the stadium, i was greeted by a parade of photographers hungry for a picture of the new AC Milan boss, Walking down the steps, my eyes were stunned by the thousands of flashes from the cameras, it was all to familiar from when i was a player. I had always hated the media, but i suppose i'll have to get on with it.
I headed home to relax, before the start of an incredible career in football management.
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Job title - Head Coach
Name - Paolo Maldini
DOB - 26.6.1968
wage - 52,000 euros per week.
Duration of contract - 1.7.12 - 30.6.13
Philosophies - Play attacking football
Develop players using the clubs youth system
As my face lit up with excitement, Mr Berlusconi handed me a pen to finalise the deal.
It was done, I was returning home. I was the new manager of AC Milan. I shook hands with the dodgy ex prime minister and my agent and I left sharing a quick hug before hand.
I couldn't wait to get started. Walking towards the main entrance to exit the stadium, a familiar face in Massimo Ambrosini was up to his usual tricks in hitting on the secretary.
"What are you doing here" he asked confused.
"I'm your new manager" i replied with a huge grin across my face
A huge hug followed. "congratulations, i look forward to it"
"thank you, I must go."
"I'll see you soon....coach"
As i waddled out of the stadium, i was greeted by a parade of photographers hungry for a picture of the new AC Milan boss, Walking down the steps, my eyes were stunned by the thousands of flashes from the cameras, it was all to familiar from when i was a player. I had always hated the media, but i suppose i'll have to get on with it.
I headed home to relax, before the start of an incredible career in football management.
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