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Rubén Semedo’s life on and off the pitch could be the script for an adventure movie. And what has not happened to the Portuguese, a native of Cape Verde, defender? A career that began with dreamy prospects was abruptly and violently interrupted by his own personal mistake. He was found behind prison bars. He saw everything collapse around him. It was strong when all the doors closed one behind the other …
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Some did not forget it in difficult times. With first of all Pedro Martins. She opened the door to the Olympiacos for him. He persuaded the administration to bet on a role that for most was made from the age of 23, more than 4 million euros. He assumed the risk and responsibility of the choice.
I believed in him so much that it didn’t take more than 4-5 training sessions to get him out on the field. To entrust him with command of the defense. To anoint him as a leader. To support you even when superficial reactions target you. Cover it with mistakes, with a new transfusion of trust, new opportunities …
It is no exaggeration that since the veto of the 50-year-old coach, the “rasta” still remains on the Olympiacos payroll. He had decided to change his shirt for the summer. The idea of going home had matured. It is not an exaggeration that the presence of Jorge Jesús at the head of Benfica has counted a lot in his decision.
It was the coach who promoted him a few years ago at Sporting, who said “no” to the intention of the then “rojiblanco” coach Marco Silva to bring him on loan to Piraeus. He is the one who asked for him again and put the “eagle” managers at the negotiating table with Olympiakos.
MARTINS TSABOUKAS
Pedro Martins did not even comment on it, he assumed it himself with μ tsabouka. Literally. And there was a reason, serious. He had already lost his two keys. Tsimikas couldn’t say “no” to Liverpool. Omar had decided in January that he would trade his jersey for a strong contract and found it in Turkey. Two million net a year, for three years, doubling the salaries, from the very good contract he had with the Greek champion.
Sometime in the summer, the basic “6” was lost. Guillerme accepted Qatar’s crazy offer that multiplied his annual salary by five. He was in no mood to refuse and pushed with the fact that in a year he was free and could sign without bringing a single euro to the team.
The path of logic was followed for all parties involved. The club raised some money (around 4 million euros), much more than the 2.5 it had spent two years earlier and the deal was made, while the Brazilian had previously rejected a renewal proposal with the doubling of salaries .
MARINAKIS UNDERSTOOD
Having lost – without the possibility of changing the data – the Olympiacos coach took three of his main defensive weapons, seized Semedos. He spoke with the administration, personally with the president, and explained why Rubén was still very much needed. Vangelis Marinakis did not want much to agree with the coach’s line. That is why he rejected two consecutive offers from Benfica of 8 and 10 million euros, respectively, with a participation bonus of up to 2 million, plus a percentage of resale.
THE NEW REQUIREMENTS
The technician also had to speak to Semedo. Explain to him, be explained. Ruben doesn’t make a little money at Olympiakos. Cleans 700 thousand “net”. With the bonuses for winning goals this year, he put in his account close to a million “net”. Benfica didn’t offer him much more.
It reached up to 1.2 per year. Courageous raise, but not money that the Piraeus team can’t get close to in a possible expansion of cooperation. The player’s representatives have orally transmitted their demands in Alexandra Square. At Olympiakos they know it and – as it seems – they can do the project.
You read a while ago on Sport24.gr that the renewal of Semedo is closer than the sale. The confirmation came a few days apart. As much as Jesus publicly “shouted” that he loved Semedo, Martins “defeated” his compatriot. He kept it here while stating that the player wants to stay and renew his contract. He sent him an indirect message that he would be rewarded for his attitude and the club’s intention to keep him unpaid. Olympiacos, after all, has acquired 100% of its rights to Villarreal and has committed it until the summer of 2023.
Logic says, but also some information from Portugal, that when Semedo returns from his homeland, he will sit at the table to discuss with PAE about the renovation. It is said that the intention of the authorities is to increase his salary close to the money offered by Benfica. Round the amount, although it has not been officially recorded yet. We convey intentions …
THE POSSIBLE CLAUSE
It is unknown if a clause will be included in the new contract. In general, the “rojiblancos” avoid them and prefer to speak from scratch with potential suitors. But if it does, it will not be less than 15 million euros at least and maintaining a resale rate. At that moment, Olympiakos sees Semedo’s investment paying off better and better, while we have new performances before us on the Champions League court.
When Villarreal acquired it, Semedo had reached a value of 14 million, according to Transfermarkt. Before Olympiacos acquired him, mainly because of problems with the law, but also due to the fact that he had not played for a while, he had fallen in one! Now it has risen back to 7 and the action “writes” limiting successively.
The strategy devised by management and Martins, it seems, will not only help the team through a very difficult season, like last year, but will also increase Rubén’s courage even more. And possibly the 15 million we mentioned earlier, to exceed 20, when it’s time to leave!
Previously, however, there will be discussions for a new contract with a possible extension until the summer of 2024. Until then, time counts in favor of the 26-year-old, but also Olympiacos …
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