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Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by Freshandfitpod: 1:39pm On Jan 24
I don't like islam but Saudi Arabia won't be bad as long as the contract is real
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by Starboytwo(m): 1:40pm On Jan 24
Saudi straight.
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by LanreTjakes: 1:42pm On Jan 24
wunmi590:
cool

For me:

I've always been an Al Nassr fan, since I was 5 years old, I used to watch their games. They're such a great club with so much heritage 😆 🤣 😂 😹

You already know my mind 😆 🤣 😂

Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by Btruth: 1:45pm On Jan 24
banom:
Money is not my motivation..I have always being a Ronaldo fan, and the opportunity to play with the GOAT will help me grow in my career as I will learn a lot from him. So I will go for Al Nassr

But make I hear say no he because of the money...GOAT ke 😂
Goat ko, ewure nii... 😂😂😂. Abeg contract No 2.
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by Dzzzz: 1:46pm On Jan 24
If it’s for GLORY,I go with Real Madrid but for cheddars,I go with Al Nasir..
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by immaculatesense(m): 1:47pm On Jan 24
wunmi590:
Good day Nairalanders and football ⚽️ lovers,


Just as the topic, you are just starting your career and you were offered these two contract, to pick one, which will you go for and why?

Let's discuss
My brother, na Saudi straight.
There is nothing more glorious than MONEY ooo when it comes to contract.
Madrid keh...

No Be Juju Be Dat?
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by GABRIEL6036: 1:48pm On Jan 24
God know I will forever pick Ronaldo side ajeh grin
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by Authur729(m): 1:48pm On Jan 24
Na Ai Nassar
wunmi590:
Good day Nairalanders and football ⚽️ lovers,


Just as the topic, you are just starting your career and you were offered these two contract, to pick one, which will you go for and why?

Let's discuss
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by epainos: 1:50pm On Jan 24
wunmi590:
Good day Nairalanders and football ⚽️ lovers,


Just as the topic, you are just starting your career and you were offered these two contract, to pick one, which will you go for and why?

Let's discuss
Thanks for this thread. It made my day. Such a fun to read comments. And that you be Al Nassr fan since 5 years...that got me. grin Many other funny comments. Thks once again.
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by Burgerlomo: 1:51pm On Jan 24
Number 2 of course 😁
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by toffyz(m): 1:52pm On Jan 24
wunmi590:
Good day Nairalanders and football ⚽️ lovers,


Just as the topic, you are just starting your career and you were offered these two contract, to pick one, which will you go for and why?

Let's discuss
Scouts are very mobile, they move around the world. If as a young player you're doing well in Saudi Arabia league, good European clubs will definitely come for you. The focal point is just be a good player anywhere you're playing.
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by GenFunction: 1:53pm On Jan 24
wunmi590:
cool

For me:

I've always been an Al Nassr fan, since I was 5 years old, I used to watch their games. They're such a great club with so much heritage 😆 🤣 😂 😹

You already know my mind 😆 🤣 😂
Lol, u be werey I swr.
U just gimme some people(footballers) vibes
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by BridgetTexas891: 1:53pm On Jan 24
I'm definitely going for money
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by favour32(m):
That's why many dey FAIL for so many endeavors.


Rush Rush rush without careful analysis.


Una see Real Madrid fc there?
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by Dee60: 1:55pm On Jan 24
stop day dreaming!
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by dannie007(m): 1:56pm On Jan 24
The Muller is More Important! I will even convert to Islam join self.

Saudi here I come
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by rayblast(m): 1:56pm On Jan 24
[quote author=wunmi590 post=138243396]cool

For me:

I've always been an Al Nassr fan, since I was 5 years old, I used to watch their games. They're such a great club with so much heritage 😆 🤣 😂 😹

You already know my mind 😆 🤣 😂 [/quot Ebuka wait o u no tell mi say u don collect dis offer na , i jus dey watch u for Television so ..... Na wa o .... Our mind deep o ... We still dey 9ja together las night o
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by Tomkeen(m): 1:57pm On Jan 24
Real Madrid = N302,120,000 per year while Al-Nassar = N24,900,000,000 per year
Mehn I had to modify/edit comment, I converted Dollar to naira at first and later noticed it was euro instead lol mehn Al-Nassar all the way
Forget Greed and popularity
With the current situation of the country, I will joyfully pick Al-Nassar over Real Madrid
wunmi590:
Good day Nairalanders and football ⚽️ lovers,


Just as the topic, you are just starting your career and you were offered these two contract, to pick one, which will you go for and why?

Let's discuss
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by geoworldedu: 1:57pm On Jan 24
wunmi590:
Baba, you too like money ooo..

What happened to Real madrid, the biggest team in the world? 😆 🤣 😂
Castilla in Real Madrid? I think that's another club different from the known Real Madrid.
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by Love800(m): 1:58pm On Jan 24
No one. I will remain in Everton.

Big things na dey kill fast for football.

See alonso, he left Germany in a hurry just to be coach of a big club(Madrid), because he wants to get the prestige of a Madrid manager.
He was fired within a short while.
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by vetrovialMan(m): 1:58pm On Jan 24
Al Nassr all the way, even if na to dey wash team kit after match or as training material for t......
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by saintneo(m): 1:59pm On Jan 24
The offer of €15,000,000 per year at Al Nassr is significantly higher than the offer of €3,500 per week at Real Madrid.

Salary Comparison
To compare the offers directly, we can convert both to the same annual basis:
Real Madrid Offer: €3,500 per week is equivalent to an annual gross salary of €182,000 per year (€3,500 x 52 weeks).
Al Nassr Offer: €15,000,000 per year is an annual gross salary of €15 million per year.
The annual salary at Al Nassr is approximately 82 times higher than the annual salary at Real Madrid.

Key Considerations
Taxes: Footballer salaries in the Saudi Pro League are generally subject to very favorable tax conditions compared to European leagues like Spain, where progressive tax rates apply. This means the difference in net (take-home) pay would be even greater.
Career Trajectory: The Real Madrid offer is typical of a developing player (likely in their youth system or lower team), while the Al Nassr offer is a high-profile contract offered to established, world-class players, as seen with the salary of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Lifestyle: Moving to a different country involves significant lifestyle changes, including culture, language, and living standards.
Career Goals: As a newbie, playing in Europe's top leagues might offer better long-term career progression and exposure, even with a lower initial salary.

Conclusion
The final verdict depends entirely on your priorities as a player, weighing immediate and significant financial security against long-term career potential and elite medical facilities.
If financial security is the primary goal:
The offer from Al Nassr is the clear winner. The €15,000,000 annual salary provides immediate, life-changing wealth and financial security, even in the face of a career-ending injury.
If career progression and best-in-class support are the primary goals:
The offer at Real Madrid offers a potential pathway to the elite of world football. While the initial salary is low, it provides access to potentially superior medical and rehabilitation infrastructure and the platform to achieve global stardom and significantly higher earnings in the future—provided injuries are managed and progression is achieved.

In summary, you must choose between guaranteed immediate wealth (Al Nassr) or the high-risk, high-reward path of pursuing a top-tier European career (Real Madrid).

provided by prompts on Gemini
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by GenFunction: 2:00pm On Jan 24
wunmi590:
cool

For me:

I've always been an Al Nassr fan, since I was 5 years old, I used to watch their games. They're such a great club with so much heritage 😆 🤣 😂 😹

You already know my mind 😆 🤣 😂
Just like wunmi, I've been an Al Nassr fan since 5.So Its Al Nassr for me.
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by femi4: 2:10pm On Jan 24
wunmi590:
Good day Nairalanders and football ⚽️ lovers,


Just as the topic, you are just starting your career and you were offered these two contract, to pick one, which will you go for and why?

Let's discuss
Al nasir first team

You learn to play better by playing with the first team. The money is good too

The likes of Mane et al has shown that you can be on top of your game even as a player in Arabia
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by oseniafeez(m): 2:11pm On Jan 24
Al nasr - here I come

post=138243357]Good day Nairalanders and football ⚽️ lovers,


Just as the topic, you are just starting your career and you were offered these two contract, to pick one, which will you go for and why?

Let's discuss[/quote]
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by fredoooooo: 2:13pm On Jan 24
Koni da fun Real Madrid.. abeg guve me Al Nosiru abi al fatal... owo ni koko baba mukaila and na the one wey you see be your own .. potential isnt guarantee grin cheesy
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by deeway200(m): 2:19pm On Jan 24
wunmi590:
cool

For me:

I've always been an Al Nassr fan, since I was 5 years old, I used to watch their games. They're such a great club with so much heritage 😆 🤣 😂 😹

You already know my mind 😆 🤣 😂
Guy ,no injure me with Laugh abeg
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by Lungs: 2:19pm On Jan 24
I CHOOSE REAL MADRID CASTILLA
AS A FINE DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDER WHO CAN ALSO BE DEPLOYED AS A FULL/RIGHT BACK. I WILL SURELY COMPETE @THE PREMIERE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL CUP AND ALSO COPA DE REY AND FACE OFF TEAMS LIKE BARCELONA, SEVILLA ALSO GIRONA
AM GONNA PROVE MYSELF AND AFTER MY 2YEARS CONTACT I LEAVE ON A FREE TRANSFER AND SIGN FOR A SENIOR TEAM LIKE ATLETICO DE MADRID OR BETTER STILL GET PROMOTED TO PLAY FOR REAL MADRID 1ST TEAM WITH A BETTER CONTRACT OFFER EVEN HIGHER TO WHAT AL NALSR WOULD PAY AS A 1ST TEAM STATER


This is football everything isn't about money
You pursue a carer as a professional.
Up CHELSEA ✌️
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by yinkeys(m): 2:21pm On Jan 24
WhiteIverson:
Playing for Madrid alone can boost your CV and after a couple of years you can move to Saudi and still earn that amount
I doubt Saudi will continue this splashing money model beyond 2034 world cup
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by Mustaphaarome: 2:29pm On Jan 24
wunmi590:
Good day Nairalanders and football ⚽️ lovers,


Just as the topic, you are just starting your career and you were offered these two contract, to pick one, which will you go for and why?

Let's discuss
I will go for al nasser
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by Talkisneeded(m): 2:34pm On Jan 24
Truthissupreme:
Lol, real Madrid all day

You want growth, visibility, quality, longevity, and composure at that stage

Abeg that stage na teen I dey talk o
You want to start at Castillo,you’ll end up at alcoron cd in three years
Re: You Are Just Starting Your Football Career, Pick One (picture) by Franchise21(m): 2:35pm On Jan 24
As a typical Nigerian boii wey I be, I'll go with Al Nassr
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