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Former Black Stars defender Samuel Inkoom, has offered a piece of advice to aspiring footballers, stressing the importance of exercising caution and thoroughly understanding any contract they receive throughout their careers.
Samuel Inkoom, who was a regular for Ghana between 2010 and 2014 and enjoyed a successful career in Europe, including stints with notable clubs like FC Basel, where he played in the UEFA Champions League and Europa League.
The seasoned footballer expressed regret over certain decisions he made independently during his career, indicating that seeking advice from knowledgeable advisers could have made a significant difference in his journey.
"There are decisions I took alone which would have been better if I had gotten an adviser to give their opinion because such decisions also cost me a lot," he told 3 Sports.
"But I will just advise them [footballers] that they shouldn't sign contracts they do not understand.
“So far as a team wants you, you can take about four days to read and understand the contract presented before signing."
“You shouldn't be in a rush because there are contracts that can make you cry after signing."
Samuel Inkoom, who was a regular for Ghana between 2010 and 2014 and enjoyed a successful career in Europe, including stints with notable clubs like FC Basel, where he played in the UEFA Champions League and Europa League.
The seasoned footballer expressed regret over certain decisions he made independently during his career, indicating that seeking advice from knowledgeable advisers could have made a significant difference in his journey.
"There are decisions I took alone which would have been better if I had gotten an adviser to give their opinion because such decisions also cost me a lot," he told 3 Sports.
"But I will just advise them [footballers] that they shouldn't sign contracts they do not understand.
“So far as a team wants you, you can take about four days to read and understand the contract presented before signing."
“You shouldn't be in a rush because there are contracts that can make you cry after signing."