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EX-MANCHESTER UNITED academy prospect Demetri Mitchell has revealed that he turned to ChatGPT to assist in negotiating his latest contract.
The 28-year-old developed his skills at Old Trafford as a versatile left-sided player.
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He made his first-team debut for United in 2017 after becoming a regular with the England U20 team.
However, Mitchell did not see further action with the Red Devils afterward.
He later had spells at Hearts, Blackpool, Hibs, and Exeter City.
At present, Mitchell plays for Leyton Orient, having joined them this summer.
Interestingly, the U17 Euros champion revealed that he sought AI assistance for negotiating his contract with the League One club.
Mitchell used ChatGPT to help secure a two-year contract with Richie Wellens’ squad.
In addition to obtaining a favorable contract, the AI tool also allowed Mitchell to avoid using an agent.
This arrangement enabled him to keep a greater share of his signing-on fee.
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Mitchell claims that ChatGPT has provided him with more help than any agent he has worked with previously.
The footballer mentioned on the From My Left podcast: “Orient made me an offer, and I started using ChatGPT, asking for tips on how to negotiate the deal and what language to use.
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“I said, ‘This is my salary from last season. I’m moving to London; what’s the cost of living? My partner is relocating with our child’. I felt I warranted a little extra.
“However, you don’t want to come across as overly demanding. By not engaging an agent, I managed to secure that as a signing-on fee.
“ChatGPT has been my most effective agent so far. Agent fees generally take 5 percent, while ChatGPT’s premium version costs just £15 a month. The financial landscape for footballers can be very different from what many perceive.”
Mitchell continued: “People often think footballers earn astronomical amounts, and while we do have it relatively good, there’s a significant disparity between someone earning two or three thousand a week as a footballer and someone in the medical profession earning the same.
“A doctor’s pay remains quite steady until retirement at 65, while players in the EFL, particularly those in League One and lower, often work under one or two-year contracts.
“For example, if you’re earning three thousand a week, after 45 percent taxes and 5 percent agent fees, you’re left with about £1,500 weekly.
“That’s certainly a decent amount, but when you consider a mortgage, car payments, and your partner not working because she’s moved from Manchester, costs can build up quickly.
“When a contract ends and your expenses are four thousand a month, you can easily find yourself in a tough spot. It’s vital to manage finances carefully and plan for life beyond football.
“It’s not quite as glamorous as it appears. You have to prepare for life after football—it’s a short career that for many may only guarantee two years at a time.”
