WC: Signings at a major club are the result of months, sometimes years of extensive scouting and research. They are the result of collective agreements between the manager, board members and often a director of football over the needs and aspiration of the team and what one or more players can offer to bring those aspirations a little closer. Even when the player has been officially signed, the work is far from over. Even the right player needs to be carefully integrated into a team, given time to find their feet in new surroundings and the training to make the best of their talent and justify their cost.
