He has started to want: To be paid what he is worth
Mind
He has started to want: Permission to leave if the offer is right
Mind
He has started to want: To finish on his own terms
Mind
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Moderate
Cause
He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Praised by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Contract talks stalled over squad status
Moderate
Cause
The wage was acceptable, but he wanted clearer first-team guarantees.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Praised by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Settling well into the dressing room
Minor
Cause
A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
Outlook
Settling-in period is still under way.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Moderate
Cause
He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Praised by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Difficult conversation with the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Worried by competition from a new signing Pablo Diogo
Serious
Cause
The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. The new arrival has visibly higher ability.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Teammates admire his big-club pedigree
Moderate
Cause
Mutual professional respect underpins this.
Contract talks stalled over squad status
Moderate
Cause
The wage was acceptable, but he wanted clearer first-team guarantees.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Worried by competition from a new signing Hélio Cruz
Serious
Cause
The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. The new arrival has visibly higher ability.