Wisdom Samuel

Attacking Midfielder (R) - Auckland FC
16 Nov 2027
Tuesday
Process
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Events

22

  1. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  2. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  3. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  4. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  5. Dropped to the bench as Guillermo May was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Guillermo May was preferred — better coverage for a planned in-match scenario.
    Cause
    On the bench to cover a specific in-match scenario.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  6. Manager broke a promise

    Moderate
    Cause
    Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.

  7. Dropped to the bench as Guillermo May was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Guillermo May was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  8. 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.

  9. Dropped to the bench as Guillermo May was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Guillermo May was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  10. Settling well in a culturally familiar country

    Minor
    Cause
    The country and culture suit him.; A move home or to a favoured club has been linked.

  11. Turned down the offered deal

    Serious
    Cause
    He turned down the club's offer. The wage was below his expectations.

  12. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $292.1K/y

  13. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Auckland FC

  14. Mustapha Gbolahan, a compatriot, joined the squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    Shared nationality and language helped this take root. Sharing a nationality opened the door for the bond.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.

  15. Sealed the dream move of his career

  16. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $292.1K/y

  17. Free transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Left on a free after a year unsold on the transfer list
    Who
    Board

  18. Contract expired — became a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Rivers United →

  19. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $292.1K/y

  20. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $292.1K/y
    Who
    Okoye Ahmed

  21. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $292.1K/y

  22. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Below average in surplus position group
    Who
    Okoye Ahmed