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Chapter 7 Transfer to the First Team
The time came to April 2007, and the weather in Milan had gradually warmed up. After losing their rival Juventus in the league, Inter Milan was very happy to face their first Serie A championship in many years.

This day, Tian Jingxuan wanted to train as usual. After the training, he went to class, and then had dinner with his parents.

Over the past year, he has made some progress in Italian, and some simple conversations no longer require translation.

That night, Jingxuan received a call in the apartment from the youth training coach Vacheni.

During this period of time, Vacheni never called Jingxuan, and Jingxuan couldn't help but wondered:
"Coach, what's the matter?"

"Mancini will watch your U17 training match tomorrow, you have to perform well!"

"Mancini?!"

You must know that as the head coach of Inter Milan at the time, Mancini was a figure who needed to be worshipped in the hearts of the young Inter Milan players.If he comes to watch training, everyone will be very nervous.

"understood!"

Jingxuan hung up the phone. Over the past year, he has learned the truth of not asking too much. Mancini can come as soon as he comes, and he can train well by himself.

Early the next morning, as soon as Jingxuan came on the field, he saw the long-haired middle-aged man surrounded by several youth training coaches.

It is normal for the head coach to come to the youth training base occasionally, and Jingxuan didn't care too much.

Today is Inter Milan vs. Cagliari Youth Team U17. As the main defensive midfielder on the field, Jingxuan, his defense on the field is impeccable. The whole game hardly allowed the opponent to have a decent through ball in his own half.

Moreover, Jingxuan's abundant physical strength and feeder are fully reflected in his footwork and consciousness of shooting.

After the game, Jingxuan just finished taking a shower in the locker room, before he had time to wipe off the water stains on his body, he was kicked by the captain Sugram who ran in from the door and said:
"Jing, you are still in Moji, Coach Jill Kyle has been waiting for you outside for a long time!"

"Gilkell?"

Jingxuan realized that something happened. After all, Vacheni called him last night, and he already guessed that something good might happen.

Full of anticipation, Jingxuan quickly changed into his clothes, and hurried to the outside hall. At the moment, Gilkell was still dressed in a simple tracksuit, and it seemed that any important occasion could not change his attire.

"Jing, you come with me now."

Jill Kyle glanced at everyone in the locker room, and finally settled on Jingxuan, and said softly.

Jingxuan didn't ask any questions, he followed Gilkel honestly to the reception room on the second floor of the Youth Training Building,
At this time, the Interello youth training base has been renamed the Facchetti youth training base to commemorate the legendary Inter Milan star Giacinto Facchetti who passed away in September 2006.

Walking into the sunny room, Jingxuan saw three men sitting inside, talking about something, the leader was the current head coach of Inter Milan - Roberto Mancini.

Seeing Jingxuan's arrival, the three of them stopped communicating. Jill Kyle introduced:
"Mr. Mancini, this is the young Chinese player you just pointed out on the sidelines—Shen Jingxuan."

Mancini came over with a smile, shook hands with Jingxuan, and asked kindly:

"Does the lad speak Italian?"

Jingxuan has been trying to catch up on Italian this year, and it is no problem to deal with some simple conversations.

"know a bit."

"Well, if you don't understand anything, you can ask Mr. Zaccherotti, he understands Chinese."

After speaking, Mancini pointed to a bearded middle-aged man behind him.

Jingxuan smiled slightly at the bearded middle-aged man, and nodded in greeting, and the bearded Zaccherotti also nodded kindly.

After Jingxuan sat down, the two sides quickly entered the topic.

Mancini is a very straightforward person, straight to the point:

"Jing, would you like to come to Inter Milan's first team?"

Although he was prepared in his heart, Jingxuan couldn't help but his heart beat faster and his face was red when he heard Mancini's face-to-face invitation.

He nodded heavily, as if Mancini might misunderstand what he meant, and then excitedly said in fairly standard Italian:

"willing!"

"Well, today you will follow me back to the Pinettina training base."

After Mancini finished speaking, he was about to get up and explain something to the people behind him. Jingxuan didn't know where the courage came from, and suddenly said:
"Mr. Mancini, why me?"

Interrupted by Jingxuan's words, Mancini turned around again and said flatly:
"The first team is in urgent need of midfielders. You performed well just now."

Seeing that Jingxuan didn't ask any more questions, Mancini started chatting with the staff again.

Before leaving, the head coach of youth training Jill Kyle told Jingxuan:
"Training with the first team is about giving your best and if you stay and even play in Serie A then you get a new professional contract."

Jingxuan understood what Jill Kyle meant. If it wasn't for the urgent shortage of players in the first team, Mancini would not have thought of going to the youth team to pick someone.

If I can seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, maybe I can surpass Balotelli and become the first player in the youth team to represent the adult team.

After saying goodbye to his parents, Jingxuan followed Mancini's commercial vehicle to the Pinettina training base in the small town of Appiano Gentile.

The small town of Gentile is well-known in Italy because of this famous training base. Since it is a temporary arrival, Jingxuan can only temporarily stay in the player dormitory in the base.

Mancini arranged for a club staff member to take Jingxuan's salute to the players' dormitory. After entering the room, Jingxuan saw that there were two beds in the dormitory, one of which was covered with a quilt. It was obvious that someone had slept there. Only then did I know that this was the bed of Grosso, the great Italian left back who helped Italy win the World Cup last summer.

"Gosh!"

Jingxuan couldn't bear the excitement in his heart, and cried out.

Grosso was born last summer and was called "the great Italian left-back" by a famous Chinese football host. Because of his handsome appearance, he has also accumulated a lot of popularity in China. After the World Cup, he even moved to the strongest player in Italy. club - Inter Milan.

Jingxuan never expected that he could sleep in the same room with such a world-class star, it was like a dream.

"Haha, young man, don't get too excited. The club's players don't sleep at the base every night. They usually only come here to rest on the eve of home games."

"I see!"

But it doesn't matter, Jingxuan is still very happy to be able to feel the things used by world-class stars up close.

Coming out of the dormitory, Jingxuan was taken to the training ground by Mancini.

On the way, Mancini had already explained clearly that Jingxuan came here to prevent accidents from happening.

The Inter Milan team is currently seriously injured. There are only four midfielders who can play in the weekend league, including Dacourt with some minor injuries.

This is definitely a test for him, and of course it is also an opportunity to change his destiny.If he can get the chance to play, once he performs well, he is likely to get a professional contract and stay in the first team of Inter Milan, otherwise he can only continue to stay in the youth team.

There are still two days before the game. Jingxuan's task is to train with the stars of the first team, trying to adapt to the intensity and rhythm of the adult team's game as soon as possible, and get ready for the game.

(End of this chapter)