The Jorge Mendes meeting was scheduled for 10 AM at the Hilton Utrecht, a neutral venue that Sophia had chosen to maintain professional distance while providing the privacy necessary for sensitive discussions.
Amani arrived fifteen minutes early, dressed in the smart casual attire that Sophia had recommended - professional enough to show respect, but not so formal as to suggest he was intimidated by the occasion.
The Gestifute representatives were already waiting in a private conference room: Ricardo Santos, the agency's head of talent acquisition, Maria Gonzalez, their commercial director, and James Mitchell, a former player who now worked as a client liaison. Their presence was impressive without being overwhelming, and their approach was immediately warm and professional.
"Amani," Ricardo said, rising to shake hands, "it's a pleasure to finally meet you in person. We've been following your career with great interest."
