long live the king
Chapter 261 Meeting
To be honest, Zhang Yang's words really hurt people.Obviously, in his heart, Manchester City is still not on the stage. In his mind, if this team can rank in the top six of the Premier League in the new season and qualify for the UEFA Cup next season, it will be very good .
The Premier League can be said to be the most competitive league among the five major leagues. In the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich can be said to have always been thriving. As long as the team does not have major problems, the Bundesliga champion is Bayern Munich. As for the other teams Teams such as Borussia Dortmund, Schalke 04, Bremen and Stuttgart can only compete for Champions League qualification.To be more precise, the two giants of La Liga, Barcelona and Real Madrid, take turns to sit on the manor. Looking at Serie A now, it is Inter Milan and AC Milan who are competing for hegemony.
Only the Premier League, Manchester United and Chelsea and Arsenal and Liverpool compete for the top four, and there are two strong teams, Everton and Tottenham Hotspur.
It can be said that even if Manchester City wants to reach the top six in the league and qualify for a UEFA Cup, it will be extremely difficult and challenging.Now the new chairman of this club is actually brazenly saying that the team will reach the top four in the league next season and enter the Champions League. In the eyes of many people including Zhang Yang, this is indeed a joke.
"The Times" said in a slightly mocking tone, "Perhaps, Mr. Alphaim should wake up, now he is not in the fairy tale of One Thousand and One Nights..."
Two days later, Zhang Yang met Alfaim himself at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
Although he said he wanted to wait at home, but that was just a joke. On the contrary, he is a visitor from afar, so he has to be picked up by Shanghai. Otherwise, the chairman of the Manchester City Club wants to find the one in Zhang Yang's hometown In a small town, it probably won't be too easy.
Alfaim wore a pair of glasses and had a thin body. What impressed Zhang Yang the most was that Alfaim's eyes were very sharp. I heard that this is a doctor. He really looks like a university professor. In short, this is a People will not feel disgusted when they see it, but on the contrary, they will be respectful sir.
"Hello, Mr. Alfaim." Zhang Yang stretched out his hand to the Arab man in front of him.
Alphaim recognized Zhang Yang a long time ago, and he has a deep memory of Zhang Yang's appearance. These days, he has been pondering and researching this super shooter. In addition, this Milan shooter is also the most attractive among the crowd picking up the plane at the moment It is noticeable that the two black bodyguards, one in front and the other in the back, will protect them very well. The black bodyguards have serious faces and remain vigilant all the time.
Alfaim himself was born in a famous family with a net worth of over [-] million. Naturally, he would not travel by himself, and he was accompanied by bodyguards. His bodyguard, Bent, just glanced at the flamboyant bodyguard, and said to Alfaim, "Sir, They should be my colleagues."
"You mean they are also from Blackwater Company?" Alphaim asked softly.
Ben Te nodded, "Everyone in the Blackwater Company has a certain smell. I believe the other party is also aware of my origin."
At this time, as Zhang Yang said, he had already handed over his right hand, and Alfaim also extended his right hand with a smile on his face, "Hello, Zhang, to be honest, I am a little surprised, even though I have seen at least dozens of pictures about you." Hours of video, I know you are only 22 years old, but seeing you in person, your youth and confidence still amazes me."
"Mr. Alphaim, this way please. I have arranged the hotel for you. I will stay in Shanghai for a day." Zhang Yang said.
Alfaim looked at the young man in surprise again. Although the Manchester City club is not a wealthy family, Zhang Yang must have known his identity. He is not only the chairman of the Manchester City club, but more importantly, there is a rich man behind him. But the Abu Dhabi consortium in the enemy country, knowing his identity, Zhang Yang seems to be still very indifferent, not too close, of course, he will not neglect himself, and the implication of this sentence is that he only has one day to talk with himself .
Alphaim was not angry because of Zhang Yang's attitude. In fact, Zhang Yang's neither humble nor overbearing attitude made Alphaim's first impression of Zhang Yang very good.
After the two greeted each other, Zhang Yang led Alphaim towards his car in the parking lot.The driver of the car is Tony Zhang Yang's bodyguard.
Alfaim's bodyguard Bent also got in the car, but Zhang Yang's other bodyguard Steve pointed to another Audi car, "We will make that car and follow behind."
Bent looked at his employer Alfaim, saw him nodding, and got into the other Audi without saying a word.
Zhang Yang and Alphaim sat in the back row.Alphaim knew that time was running out, so he stopped wasting time.
It is Alphaim's habit to chat first and get acquainted with the negotiating partner.
"Zhang, I have read all the information about you that I have access to." Alfaim said, "If I remember correctly, you set off from this airport three years ago to go to France to find your football dream of."
"That's right." Zhang Yang nodded. He looked out of the car window. The tall buildings and crowds along the way flashed by quickly, just like a movie, "Time flies so fast, three years." He smiled as he spoke. , "If Mr. Alphaim doesn't say it, I won't notice it yet. I don't like memories."
"Why?" Alfaim said.
"Because I'm only 22 years old, and it's far from the time to recall. I believe that when I really retire, it will be the most appropriate to recall at that time." Zhang Yang's mouth curled up.
"Zhang, you are exactly the same as what I heard, and you are still so confident, haha." Alfaim smiled.
"Maybe, what you want to say in your heart is not 'confidence', but arrogance." Zhang Yang said with a smile.
"Haha." Alfaim laughed loudly, "I like talking to you, it has nothing to do with the purpose of my trip, I have been in contact with Chinese people before, they are very humble, but I am not used to it, I I don’t feel that candid enough.”
"That's the introversion of Eastern culture. It's not that we are not honest. In fact, we Chinese are the best to get along with. If anyone really treats us as friends, he will find that we will give our hearts."
"Then why you?"
"I think I'm a different kind." Zhang Yang chuckled, "Don't all the newspapers say that?"
The car shuttled slowly in the urban area of Shanghai, and Zhang Yang arranged Alphaim in the presidential suite of a relatively quiet high-end club.This is Alfaim's request, not only a high-standard hotel, but also quietness. After all, he did not come to Shanghai for vacation, but to discuss matters.
This also allowed Zhang Yang to see for the first time the 'luxury' of the life of the Arab aristocratic elite. No matter what it was, he never relaxed his requirements for enjoying a high-quality life.
After bringing Alphaim to the hotel room, Zhang Yang planned to leave.He thought that Alphaim was exhausted from the journey, so he should take a good rest.
Unexpectedly, Alphaim held back Zhang Yang: "I want to talk to you now, Zhang. I can't wait now."
"Don't you need to take a break?" Zhang Yang smiled in surprise, "Flying to China from England is not a short journey."
Alfaim shook his head and interrupted him: "I am not as delicate as you think. I have entered the state of work now. In Dubai, they all call me a 'workaholic'. I think, if you don't If you care, we can talk about things now."
Zhang Yang scratched his head, "Okay, this way, I'll ask someone to order food at the restaurant on the first floor, and we'll talk while eating, haha, you said you had contact with Chinese people, so you should be familiar with this scene."
"Hehe, that's right, you Chinese have a saying that business is negotiated at the wine table." Alfaim said, "Well, just right, I am also a little hungry. But, there is no need to go down, you can call They bring the food to the room,"
"That's fine too." Zhang Yang nodded, picked up the guild hall's internal phone, and said a few words.
After a while, the waiter in the guild hall brought up two meals. Zhang was not extravagant, he only ordered four dishes and one soup, which was just enough for two people.Then he said to Steve, "Steve, you take that brother to dinner, I will contact you if something happens."
"Okay, boss."
After the three bodyguards left, the two began to eat.Knowing that Al Fayim didn't know how to use chopsticks, Zhang Yang specially asked the waiter to bring a set of knives, forks and spoons.
"Ah, I know it's Moutai, your Chinese favorite."
"No, it should be said to be the favorite of the rich. They think this wine is a status symbol." Zhang Yang filled Alphaim's wine glass to the full.Then he picked up his glass of juice, "Come to China for a happy drink, Mr. Alphaim."
Alfaim didn't ask Zhang Yang why he didn't drink. In his mind, maybe this is the cultivation of a real professional player.He clinked glasses with Zhang Yang cheerfully and took a sip of the wine.
Although it is said that eating is the best time to talk about things, but when two people are eating, they don't communicate much.All busy killing food.
"I'm still amazed at why Chinese food is so delicious." Alfaim wiped his mouth with a tissue and said in admiration.
Zhang Yang ate the apple in his hand, wiped his mouth with a paper towel, then asked the waiter to clean it up, and asked them to make another pot of tea.
After finishing all this, Zhang Yang turned off his mobile phone, and then looked at Mr. Chairman of the Manchester City Club: "Mr. Chairman, we can talk about business now."
Alphaim also nodded. Zhang Yang called himself Mr. Chairman instead of Mr. Alphaim this time, so he knew that Zhang Yang was also working now.
Alphaim smiled, "Say it straight, Zhang. You should know why I came to you."
Zhang Yang really didn't seem to care too much about the identity of the other party, but filled his teacup with tea, and filled the teacup of the chairman of the Manchester City Club. After doing all this, he smiled and said, "Mr. Chairman, I Of course I know your reason for coming, but I am curious, why are you so confident in convincing me, this makes me very curious."
"The Manchester City club is very interested in you, Zhang Yang." The chairman of the Manchester City club Zidane said straight to the point, "So, I came to China to have an interview with you. You know my purpose. Now, I want to hear What do you think."
"I don't think I have to leave Milan, I'm good there, my relationship with my teammates is good, the chemistry is good. To be honest, I never thought of leaving there. At least, I don't want to leave now. thinking." Zhang Yang smiled and shrugged.
The chairman of the Manchester City club was not angry because of Zhang Yang's direct rejection, but also smiled: "That's right, if I were you, I might not want to leave AC Milan now. At least not now. "
Now it was Zhang Yang's turn to be surprised. Didn't this guy come to persuade him to join Manchester City?Why is it like persuading himself to stay in Milan instead?
"Surprised?" said the Manchester City club chairman.
"Yes." Zhang Yang nodded.
"I have researched your information. It should be said that although we have not met, I think I know you very well, Zhang." Alphaim made a V-shaped gesture, "You advocate victory in your bones, Pursue goals! Pursue glory! Objectively speaking, this is the pursuit of most players, but I see more desire from you!"
Zhang Yang didn't speak, but continued to listen. He knew that the chairman also needed him to continue listening to him.
"You won the Serie A Golden Boot in Milan, you also set the Serie A scoring record, you also set the Golden Boot in the Champions League, and you also created the Champions League single-season scoring record. This is an amazing achievement. In terms of personal honors, you are the well-deserved No.1 in the past season."
Although he knew that Alphaim's words were a compliment, Zhang Yang was still very happy. Hearing such a big man compliment him face to face, anyone would be happy. More importantly, Zhang Yang felt that he had the confidence and qualifications to accept these things. talk.
"In terms of collective honor, you also won the Serie A championship." Alfaim went on to say, "Maybe, for many players, even when they retire, it is very important to win a Serie A championship." You can retire with pride, but, I believe, you don’t think so, what you want is to continue to pursue glory in Milan, specifically, your goal is to win the Champions League!” Alfaim said of the Champions League winner When he stared into Zhang Yang's eyes, he saw the heat in the young man's eyes.
"That's right." Zhang Yang nodded calmly, "I really want to win the Champions League. There's nothing surprising about that. As you said, any player would have such a desire."
"Yes, this is the desire of almost all players, but you are different." Alfaim said, "You ask yourself to win the Champions League in Milan, so that you will feel that your career in Milan is the best. It’s perfect, maybe, at that time, you will take the initiative to leave Milan, because you feel that you have conquered it, and you can leave with pride.” Speaking here, Alphaim increased the decibel of his voice, and he seemed to be A little excited, "You are an extremely egotistical person, you like the look of being admired by others, and you like yourself to be missed by everyone. You want everyone to be overwhelmed by your football talent."
Zhang Yang didn't speak, this time it wasn't because he wanted to continue listening, but because he was surprised. He never thought that someone could analyze his thoughts so accurately.
Yes, he admitted that he is such a person, he longs for himself to be recognized, praised, longing for the whole world to applaud himself.
Perhaps because of his hard-won career, Zhang Yang cherishes it even more, because of those difficult pasts, which makes him even more eager for applause, eager to be the focus of flashing lights, and the focus of world attention.
That's right, he has a bad relationship with the media and often quarrels with the media. He doesn't like reporters, but Zhang Yang enjoys the feeling that his name appears on the front pages of major media. Seeing his photos everywhere Yes, seeing the product advertisements he endorsed in Paris, London and everywhere, when enjoying the feeling of money rolling in, he enjoys this world-famous recognition and attention even more.
He likes football, he loves football, sincere love, deep love.
When his feet step on the court, he will feel at ease in his heart, and he will feel his heart beating faster. This is not nervousness, but excitement!
He likes the stadium, he likes there, because he has a feeling from the bottom of his heart, that is his own territory, his own stage, where he is the king!
My every move can make tens of thousands of people cheer 10 people, and make more people cry!
He will be moved by his goal, moved by the cheers of the fans, and then continue to work hard to create more moved!He wants to make his fans happy, because then he will feel that he is the happiest.
After being awe-inspiring on the court, he began to yearn for more. Although the high-profile life will cause him trouble, the feeling is really good.
"Mr. Chairman, I admit that what you said is correct, this is me." Zhang Yang said, and then he frowned, "However, I am surprised that since you know, you should know that I am in Milan now I have not won the Champions League yet, maybe I will be able to help the team win the Champions League next season, which means that I may not choose to leave Milan until next season at the earliest, so I am even more surprised , since you have analyzed me so thoroughly, how could you persuade me to leave a giant like AC Milan and join Manchester City? With all due respect, Manchester City really has nothing to attract me. I miss you I know too."
"Yes, I know." Alfaim nodded, "Although Manchester City's history in Manchester is longer than that of Manchester United, if we talk about the team's honor book, we are not even worthy to give Manchester United the shoes. , If you count from the luxurious history of the club, the Manchester City club really has no qualifications to participate in the pursuit of you." Speaking of this, Alfaim suddenly smiled, "That was the previous Manchester City club, not my Manchester City club, then It is the past, not the future. In the future, the Manchester City club will become the most important force in the entire Premier League and European football. We want to dominate the league and Europe. There is no glorious history. Then, these histories start from now to create. "
Zhang Yang has to admit that the words of this Alfaim are very tempting. It is a feeling of being able to create a great glory of a club for the latecomers to admire.
However, all of this is based on one foundation, that is, they can create brilliance, if they can't create brilliance, then everything is useless.
"Mr. Chairman, the future blueprint you have planned for the Manchester City club is wonderful and exciting, but I still have to say that these can't really impress me, because I don't know what my future will be if I join Manchester City. Like this, maybe my subsequent efforts will be useless, because it is not so easy to establish a new order based on the current football order, and a new giant will appear." Zhang Yang also looked serious. Said, "You also know that my current achievements are hard-won. I have always said to myself that I should cherish my career more. A player's career is very short. I can't bet on my career." , to take a risk. Because no player can calmly bear the kind of mistake that always feels that he has wasted his career because of failure!"
Alfaim nodded to express his understanding, then he took a sip of tea, praised the beauty of Chinese tea, and then said, "I know, those words are very passionate, but they are very ethereal."
Zhang Yangxin said, it's good that you know.
"Moreover, I didn't expect these words to stimulate a super player's blood to boil, and his head to join Manchester City from AC Milan. If that was the case, I would be disappointed, because what I need is not a hot-headed player. What is needed is a team leader, a club figure," Al Faim said.
"What do you mean?" Zhang Yang didn't understand.
"I can make many promises here. One of them is that as long as Zhang Yang comes to Manchester City, you are the absolute core of the club and the banner of the team. As for whether you will become the greatest legend in the club's history in the future, that is We can see the joint efforts of the players and the club." Alfaim said seriously.
Zhang Yang has a good impression of the frankness of the chairman of the Manchester City club in front of him, but this is not enough for him to joke about his career. At the same time, Zhang Yang is also surprised. He was just curious and agreed. The person who met with the chairman of the Manchester City club, to be honest, really didn't even have the slightest idea of joining Manchester City, and he thought that there would be no future.However, I didn't expect that after I got in touch with the chairman of the Manchester City club, I would feel a little shaken. Although the cracks in the shaken were very small, this change still surprised Zhang Yang. At the same time, he was also shocked by the energy of the chairman of the Manchester City club.
"Mr. Chairman, I am now beginning to believe that you may become the most famous Mr. Chairman in the history of the Manchester City club. However, I am sorry to say that you still cannot impress me. I am also the core of attack in Milan." Zhang Yang said sincerely.
"I'm also very happy to see the real Zhang Yang. You are far from what the media said. Although I may not see the other side of your personality now, I believe that your beauty is not lucky. , The efforts you have put in for this, and what you have shown now, are enough to make me more confident in bringing you to the Manchester City club." Alfaim said, "You really think you are in Milan. core?"
"Isn't it?" Zhang Yang asked back.
Alfaim said, "Zhang, what I'm talking about is the core, not the offensive core. Of course, I can also express some of my views, that is, you are not the only offensive core in Milan. In Milan, they still have Kaka, in fact, I have focused on the success of this giant team in 2007, which is inseparable from their core of Kaka, and I also believe that you have begun to realize that in the Milan team , the competition between you and Kaka already exists, because a team can only have one offensive core! I don’t know the attitude of Milan’s coach Ancelotti towards you, but what I know is that Milan’s boss Mr. Berlusconi doesn't appreciate you, or rather, he will choose Kaka between you and Kaka."
Zhang Yang was silent for a moment, then said, "That's right, it's not a secret, the boss favors Kaka."
"And now, Ronaldinho will also come to Milan. Although Barcelona has not announced the transfer news, this is an unchangeable fact. I believe you know this. Mr. Mendes should also know this. Everything." Alfaim said, "Ronaldinho came to Milan, he definitely will not come to serve as a foil for others, he will also demand the position of the core of the attack, and both Ronaldinho and Kaka Being Brazilian is important."
"Do you think I will lose to them in the competition?" Zhang Yang said bluntly.
Alfaim thought something was wrong, he knew what he said on the spur of the moment and made a mistake, he knew that this young man was very proud, if Zhang Yang really thought he meant that, then it would be bad, so Alfaim hurriedly said , "Of course not, I can be sure that at the competitive level, you are not inferior to the two of them, and even more able to bring victory to the team than them, but at the non-competitive level, they are far ahead of you. You have to admit that."
Seeing that Zhang Yang didn't speak, Alfaim went on to say, he said it very seriously, and tried to make his tone show his sincerity, "In Manchester City, here, I can guarantee that you are the core, and the whole team revolves around you. With you to build, you have the greatest authority in this team besides the head coach. Even, if necessary, the head coach can be changed!"
Alphaim said categorically that he saw Zhang Yang's expression slightly moved, and knew that these words went to Zhang Yang's heart.This young man is very ambitious, absolutely unwilling to be left behind, and, most importantly, this young man has the right to be proud and claim his status.
"Zhang, I think you have heard that the current Manchester City club has a huge plan. We have enough strength. Well, to be honest, that is money. The club has enough money to rebuild the team. We More and more stars can be bought to play for Manchester City, with these players together, my confidence in the future of Manchester City is here." Alfaim said.
"However, no important star is willing to join Manchester City now." Zhang Yang said bluntly.
"That's right." Alfaim nodded frankly, "This is why we are so eager to get you. You are the most scoring striker in football now. In our opinion, you are the greatest in football now. It is not an exaggeration to say that if you can join Manchester City, then this influence will be unprecedented. We believe that other super players will also come. At that time, the reason for them to join the team is not because of Manchester City, maybe money It also plays a role, but I know that your existence is the biggest reason why they will come to join."
Zhang Yang's heart was tempted by Alphaim's words, or in other words, he was very happy in his heart.
It can be said that from the attitude and words of the chairman of the Manchester City club, Zhang Yang felt the deepest respect and recognition!
He doesn't think that this gentleman is fooling himself. He knows that the other party said that he should take himself as the absolute core and take himself as the banner. He is absolutely sincere and serious. Even the subtext said that if he and the head coach have Contradictions, they even did not hesitate to fire the coach, they are very sincere.
Zhang Yang had to be moved by this kind of respect and recognition.
However, this was not enough for Zhang Yang to agree to Alfaim joining Manchester City. However, Zhang Yang clearly felt that there seemed to be a voice in his heart. Besides, this is an opportunity, don't miss it.Create your own legend and make public.
This voice made Zhang Yang very upset.
He knew that he couldn't calm down anymore, which made Zhang Yang even a little inexplicably angry, that he would be annoyed by the invitation from a club like Manchester City.
"Zhang Yang, please believe in my ambition, and please also believe in Manchester City's ambition." Alphaim said at this time, "Please also face up to your own ambition and release your own ambition."
Zhang Yang's heart skipped a beat.
He felt as if there was fire in his chest.
Zhang Yang gave a wry smile. He had to admit that the chairman of the Manchester City club was indeed powerful, but he did not dislike this kind of power. Subconsciously, Zhang Yang even felt that such a powerful chairman of the Manchester City club should be the luck of Manchester City. Then, this The great scene described by Mr. Chairman seems to be more than just a mirage.
Because Manchester City has money, in football, no matter in the past or now, don't ignore the role of money, especially now, the role of money is getting bigger and bigger. With money, Manchester City can indeed buy many excellent players. Add in an ambitious chairman, why can't there be miracles?
However, another voice said in Zhang Yang's heart, Zhang Yang, are you stupid? Such a team is worthy of you?
Zhang Yang stood up, "Mr. Alfaim, I have to admit that your words are very tempting. Now I am indeed a little moved by you and a little upset, so today's meeting ends here."
Alfaim nodded, "No problem, I am also very happy, which shows that my work is effective."
"That's right, that's true." Zhang Yang laughed.Then he took his leave and left, reunited with the bodyguards who had been guarding the corridor, and left in a hurry.
Alfaim looked at the back of Zhang Yang leaving, and he was very happy. He knew that he had already taken a small step, although it was only a small step, but it was very important.
At the same time, the conversation with Zhang Yang also gave him a more thorough understanding of Zhang Yang. Some things cannot be explained by paper materials or video data. At least, now, Dr. Alfaim believes that Zhang Yang’s performance is better than He expected much better, which made the Manchester City coach even more determined to bring the young super shooter to the Manchester City club.
When Zhang Yang and Alphaim were meeting, the 2008 Swiss-Austrian European Cup was in full swing.
And Mendes is also in Switzerland at this time, because Cristiano Ronaldo is his player, so Mendes is naturally very concerned about Portugal's performance in this European Cup, and has been following the Portuguese team back and forth.
In fact, the Portuguese team led by Cristiano Ronaldo has indeed attracted great attention. In the first game of the group stage, the Portuguese team beat Turkey [-]-[-].
Pepe and Meiseles scored and Cristiano Ronaldo's shot was blocked by the post, but he was the key star in Portugal's victory.
In the 69th minute of Portugal's match against Turkey, there was a very iconic scene: Scolari replaced the veteran Nuno Gomez with the teenager Nani, and then represented Portugal's "golden gold" "Generation" Gomez took off the captain's armband and handed it to Cristiano Ronaldo, who represents the "Platinum Generation".This simple ceremony is of great significance in the eyes of many people. It even marks the end of an old era in Portugal and the establishment of a new era.
Comparing the lineup of the Portuguese team in the 2004 European Cup, the 2006 World Cup and the 2008 European Cup, people can find that this team has undergone a complete renewal.Cotto, Andrade, Valente, Costinha, Maniche, Rui Costa, Figo, Pauletta, Boamote, Miguel and others all withdrew from the main force lineup, and the new generation of Bosingwa, Pepe, Cristiano Ronaldo and even Nani, Moutinho and others have fully taken over.The Portuguese team has thoroughly entered the "Platinum Age".
In the starting lineup of this game, except for the goalkeeper, only 32-year-old Gomez, 32-year-old Petty and 31-year-old Deco are considered veterans.However, these four stars are all in the golden age of their careers, and their roles in the team are gradually marginalized.On the contrary, the team has established a central axis with 25-year-old Pepe, 22-year-old Moutinho, and 23-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo as the core, supplemented by Veloso, Nani, Almeida, etc. A rookie in his early 20s is a substitute. Today's Portuguese team is relatively young compared to the teams participating in the European Cup. It can be regarded as a vigorous "youth storm".
In the 2004 European Cup, although there were many superstars in the Portuguese team, whether it was Rui Costa or Figo, they could only be described by the word "thin Xishan".Although there are stars in this lineup, after all, the old guys are no longer as brave as they used to be, and they can only be regarded as sunset warriors.
The Portuguese team in the 2006 European Cup, although the stars are more famous, but the older generation of Figo and Pauletta are old, and the new generation of Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Ferreira are temporarily unable to take over. Going to work can only be described as "not picking up".There are also many famous people in this lineup, but most of the people on the team are not at their peak.
Until now in the 2008 European Cup, the Portuguese team can really be regarded as a star-studded team.There are not only the most outstanding star in the world today, but also Cristiano Ronaldo, who is very likely to win the Ballon d'Or, as the leading star, and the winger Quaresma looted all over Europe as the lineup reserve.In the frontcourt, new stars such as Nani and Almeida are rising. In the midfield, Moutinho and Veloso are already popular in the transfer market. What is even more terrifying is the defender, Carvalho and Pepe. , Bosingwa, and Paul Ferreira, the combined transfer fee is as high as [-] million!
It can be said that the Portuguese team in 08, compared to 04 or 06, the value of the team has increased several levels, and the star flavor has also increased a lot.It is no exaggeration to say that the total worth of the Portuguese team in 08 may not even be inferior to the sum of the total worth of the two Portuguese teams in 04 and 06!
'Super agent' Jorge Mendes is a Portuguese. He is naturally happy for the changes in the Portuguese team. Of course, he is most happy that Cristiano Ronaldo will become the core and banner of the Portuguese team in the future. This means that Cristiano Ronaldo's influence will continue to expand.In addition, there are several players in the Portuguese team who are also under his banner.
Therefore, watching the outstanding performance of the Portuguese team, Mendes is in a good mood.
However, his good mood was completely disrupted by a phone call.
He received a call from Zhang Yang. On the other end of the phone, Mendes, who had the same status in Mendes' heart as Cristiano Ronaldo, told Mr. 'Super Agent' that he was very upset now.Because of this phone call, 'Mr. Super Agent' also became extremely irritable... He really wanted to give himself a mouthful, how could he have facilitated Zhang Yang's meeting with Alphaim, and at the same time, Mendes was also super Confuse.
What the hell happened? !Mendes knew Zhang Yang's disdain for the poor settlement of Manchester City...how could there be a sudden change.
ps [-]-word chapter, ~..~ ask for a red ticket.
The Premier League can be said to be the most competitive league among the five major leagues. In the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich can be said to have always been thriving. As long as the team does not have major problems, the Bundesliga champion is Bayern Munich. As for the other teams Teams such as Borussia Dortmund, Schalke 04, Bremen and Stuttgart can only compete for Champions League qualification.To be more precise, the two giants of La Liga, Barcelona and Real Madrid, take turns to sit on the manor. Looking at Serie A now, it is Inter Milan and AC Milan who are competing for hegemony.
Only the Premier League, Manchester United and Chelsea and Arsenal and Liverpool compete for the top four, and there are two strong teams, Everton and Tottenham Hotspur.
It can be said that even if Manchester City wants to reach the top six in the league and qualify for a UEFA Cup, it will be extremely difficult and challenging.Now the new chairman of this club is actually brazenly saying that the team will reach the top four in the league next season and enter the Champions League. In the eyes of many people including Zhang Yang, this is indeed a joke.
"The Times" said in a slightly mocking tone, "Perhaps, Mr. Alphaim should wake up, now he is not in the fairy tale of One Thousand and One Nights..."
Two days later, Zhang Yang met Alfaim himself at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
Although he said he wanted to wait at home, but that was just a joke. On the contrary, he is a visitor from afar, so he has to be picked up by Shanghai. Otherwise, the chairman of the Manchester City Club wants to find the one in Zhang Yang's hometown In a small town, it probably won't be too easy.
Alfaim wore a pair of glasses and had a thin body. What impressed Zhang Yang the most was that Alfaim's eyes were very sharp. I heard that this is a doctor. He really looks like a university professor. In short, this is a People will not feel disgusted when they see it, but on the contrary, they will be respectful sir.
"Hello, Mr. Alfaim." Zhang Yang stretched out his hand to the Arab man in front of him.
Alphaim recognized Zhang Yang a long time ago, and he has a deep memory of Zhang Yang's appearance. These days, he has been pondering and researching this super shooter. In addition, this Milan shooter is also the most attractive among the crowd picking up the plane at the moment It is noticeable that the two black bodyguards, one in front and the other in the back, will protect them very well. The black bodyguards have serious faces and remain vigilant all the time.
Alfaim himself was born in a famous family with a net worth of over [-] million. Naturally, he would not travel by himself, and he was accompanied by bodyguards. His bodyguard, Bent, just glanced at the flamboyant bodyguard, and said to Alfaim, "Sir, They should be my colleagues."
"You mean they are also from Blackwater Company?" Alphaim asked softly.
Ben Te nodded, "Everyone in the Blackwater Company has a certain smell. I believe the other party is also aware of my origin."
At this time, as Zhang Yang said, he had already handed over his right hand, and Alfaim also extended his right hand with a smile on his face, "Hello, Zhang, to be honest, I am a little surprised, even though I have seen at least dozens of pictures about you." Hours of video, I know you are only 22 years old, but seeing you in person, your youth and confidence still amazes me."
"Mr. Alphaim, this way please. I have arranged the hotel for you. I will stay in Shanghai for a day." Zhang Yang said.
Alfaim looked at the young man in surprise again. Although the Manchester City club is not a wealthy family, Zhang Yang must have known his identity. He is not only the chairman of the Manchester City club, but more importantly, there is a rich man behind him. But the Abu Dhabi consortium in the enemy country, knowing his identity, Zhang Yang seems to be still very indifferent, not too close, of course, he will not neglect himself, and the implication of this sentence is that he only has one day to talk with himself .
Alphaim was not angry because of Zhang Yang's attitude. In fact, Zhang Yang's neither humble nor overbearing attitude made Alphaim's first impression of Zhang Yang very good.
After the two greeted each other, Zhang Yang led Alphaim towards his car in the parking lot.The driver of the car is Tony Zhang Yang's bodyguard.
Alfaim's bodyguard Bent also got in the car, but Zhang Yang's other bodyguard Steve pointed to another Audi car, "We will make that car and follow behind."
Bent looked at his employer Alfaim, saw him nodding, and got into the other Audi without saying a word.
Zhang Yang and Alphaim sat in the back row.Alphaim knew that time was running out, so he stopped wasting time.
It is Alphaim's habit to chat first and get acquainted with the negotiating partner.
"Zhang, I have read all the information about you that I have access to." Alfaim said, "If I remember correctly, you set off from this airport three years ago to go to France to find your football dream of."
"That's right." Zhang Yang nodded. He looked out of the car window. The tall buildings and crowds along the way flashed by quickly, just like a movie, "Time flies so fast, three years." He smiled as he spoke. , "If Mr. Alphaim doesn't say it, I won't notice it yet. I don't like memories."
"Why?" Alfaim said.
"Because I'm only 22 years old, and it's far from the time to recall. I believe that when I really retire, it will be the most appropriate to recall at that time." Zhang Yang's mouth curled up.
"Zhang, you are exactly the same as what I heard, and you are still so confident, haha." Alfaim smiled.
"Maybe, what you want to say in your heart is not 'confidence', but arrogance." Zhang Yang said with a smile.
"Haha." Alfaim laughed loudly, "I like talking to you, it has nothing to do with the purpose of my trip, I have been in contact with Chinese people before, they are very humble, but I am not used to it, I I don’t feel that candid enough.”
"That's the introversion of Eastern culture. It's not that we are not honest. In fact, we Chinese are the best to get along with. If anyone really treats us as friends, he will find that we will give our hearts."
"Then why you?"
"I think I'm a different kind." Zhang Yang chuckled, "Don't all the newspapers say that?"
The car shuttled slowly in the urban area of Shanghai, and Zhang Yang arranged Alphaim in the presidential suite of a relatively quiet high-end club.This is Alfaim's request, not only a high-standard hotel, but also quietness. After all, he did not come to Shanghai for vacation, but to discuss matters.
This also allowed Zhang Yang to see for the first time the 'luxury' of the life of the Arab aristocratic elite. No matter what it was, he never relaxed his requirements for enjoying a high-quality life.
After bringing Alphaim to the hotel room, Zhang Yang planned to leave.He thought that Alphaim was exhausted from the journey, so he should take a good rest.
Unexpectedly, Alphaim held back Zhang Yang: "I want to talk to you now, Zhang. I can't wait now."
"Don't you need to take a break?" Zhang Yang smiled in surprise, "Flying to China from England is not a short journey."
Alfaim shook his head and interrupted him: "I am not as delicate as you think. I have entered the state of work now. In Dubai, they all call me a 'workaholic'. I think, if you don't If you care, we can talk about things now."
Zhang Yang scratched his head, "Okay, this way, I'll ask someone to order food at the restaurant on the first floor, and we'll talk while eating, haha, you said you had contact with Chinese people, so you should be familiar with this scene."
"Hehe, that's right, you Chinese have a saying that business is negotiated at the wine table." Alfaim said, "Well, just right, I am also a little hungry. But, there is no need to go down, you can call They bring the food to the room,"
"That's fine too." Zhang Yang nodded, picked up the guild hall's internal phone, and said a few words.
After a while, the waiter in the guild hall brought up two meals. Zhang was not extravagant, he only ordered four dishes and one soup, which was just enough for two people.Then he said to Steve, "Steve, you take that brother to dinner, I will contact you if something happens."
"Okay, boss."
After the three bodyguards left, the two began to eat.Knowing that Al Fayim didn't know how to use chopsticks, Zhang Yang specially asked the waiter to bring a set of knives, forks and spoons.
"Ah, I know it's Moutai, your Chinese favorite."
"No, it should be said to be the favorite of the rich. They think this wine is a status symbol." Zhang Yang filled Alphaim's wine glass to the full.Then he picked up his glass of juice, "Come to China for a happy drink, Mr. Alphaim."
Alfaim didn't ask Zhang Yang why he didn't drink. In his mind, maybe this is the cultivation of a real professional player.He clinked glasses with Zhang Yang cheerfully and took a sip of the wine.
Although it is said that eating is the best time to talk about things, but when two people are eating, they don't communicate much.All busy killing food.
"I'm still amazed at why Chinese food is so delicious." Alfaim wiped his mouth with a tissue and said in admiration.
Zhang Yang ate the apple in his hand, wiped his mouth with a paper towel, then asked the waiter to clean it up, and asked them to make another pot of tea.
After finishing all this, Zhang Yang turned off his mobile phone, and then looked at Mr. Chairman of the Manchester City Club: "Mr. Chairman, we can talk about business now."
Alphaim also nodded. Zhang Yang called himself Mr. Chairman instead of Mr. Alphaim this time, so he knew that Zhang Yang was also working now.
Alphaim smiled, "Say it straight, Zhang. You should know why I came to you."
Zhang Yang really didn't seem to care too much about the identity of the other party, but filled his teacup with tea, and filled the teacup of the chairman of the Manchester City Club. After doing all this, he smiled and said, "Mr. Chairman, I Of course I know your reason for coming, but I am curious, why are you so confident in convincing me, this makes me very curious."
"The Manchester City club is very interested in you, Zhang Yang." The chairman of the Manchester City club Zidane said straight to the point, "So, I came to China to have an interview with you. You know my purpose. Now, I want to hear What do you think."
"I don't think I have to leave Milan, I'm good there, my relationship with my teammates is good, the chemistry is good. To be honest, I never thought of leaving there. At least, I don't want to leave now. thinking." Zhang Yang smiled and shrugged.
The chairman of the Manchester City club was not angry because of Zhang Yang's direct rejection, but also smiled: "That's right, if I were you, I might not want to leave AC Milan now. At least not now. "
Now it was Zhang Yang's turn to be surprised. Didn't this guy come to persuade him to join Manchester City?Why is it like persuading himself to stay in Milan instead?
"Surprised?" said the Manchester City club chairman.
"Yes." Zhang Yang nodded.
"I have researched your information. It should be said that although we have not met, I think I know you very well, Zhang." Alphaim made a V-shaped gesture, "You advocate victory in your bones, Pursue goals! Pursue glory! Objectively speaking, this is the pursuit of most players, but I see more desire from you!"
Zhang Yang didn't speak, but continued to listen. He knew that the chairman also needed him to continue listening to him.
"You won the Serie A Golden Boot in Milan, you also set the Serie A scoring record, you also set the Golden Boot in the Champions League, and you also created the Champions League single-season scoring record. This is an amazing achievement. In terms of personal honors, you are the well-deserved No.1 in the past season."
Although he knew that Alphaim's words were a compliment, Zhang Yang was still very happy. Hearing such a big man compliment him face to face, anyone would be happy. More importantly, Zhang Yang felt that he had the confidence and qualifications to accept these things. talk.
"In terms of collective honor, you also won the Serie A championship." Alfaim went on to say, "Maybe, for many players, even when they retire, it is very important to win a Serie A championship." You can retire with pride, but, I believe, you don’t think so, what you want is to continue to pursue glory in Milan, specifically, your goal is to win the Champions League!” Alfaim said of the Champions League winner When he stared into Zhang Yang's eyes, he saw the heat in the young man's eyes.
"That's right." Zhang Yang nodded calmly, "I really want to win the Champions League. There's nothing surprising about that. As you said, any player would have such a desire."
"Yes, this is the desire of almost all players, but you are different." Alfaim said, "You ask yourself to win the Champions League in Milan, so that you will feel that your career in Milan is the best. It’s perfect, maybe, at that time, you will take the initiative to leave Milan, because you feel that you have conquered it, and you can leave with pride.” Speaking here, Alphaim increased the decibel of his voice, and he seemed to be A little excited, "You are an extremely egotistical person, you like the look of being admired by others, and you like yourself to be missed by everyone. You want everyone to be overwhelmed by your football talent."
Zhang Yang didn't speak, this time it wasn't because he wanted to continue listening, but because he was surprised. He never thought that someone could analyze his thoughts so accurately.
Yes, he admitted that he is such a person, he longs for himself to be recognized, praised, longing for the whole world to applaud himself.
Perhaps because of his hard-won career, Zhang Yang cherishes it even more, because of those difficult pasts, which makes him even more eager for applause, eager to be the focus of flashing lights, and the focus of world attention.
That's right, he has a bad relationship with the media and often quarrels with the media. He doesn't like reporters, but Zhang Yang enjoys the feeling that his name appears on the front pages of major media. Seeing his photos everywhere Yes, seeing the product advertisements he endorsed in Paris, London and everywhere, when enjoying the feeling of money rolling in, he enjoys this world-famous recognition and attention even more.
He likes football, he loves football, sincere love, deep love.
When his feet step on the court, he will feel at ease in his heart, and he will feel his heart beating faster. This is not nervousness, but excitement!
He likes the stadium, he likes there, because he has a feeling from the bottom of his heart, that is his own territory, his own stage, where he is the king!
My every move can make tens of thousands of people cheer 10 people, and make more people cry!
He will be moved by his goal, moved by the cheers of the fans, and then continue to work hard to create more moved!He wants to make his fans happy, because then he will feel that he is the happiest.
After being awe-inspiring on the court, he began to yearn for more. Although the high-profile life will cause him trouble, the feeling is really good.
"Mr. Chairman, I admit that what you said is correct, this is me." Zhang Yang said, and then he frowned, "However, I am surprised that since you know, you should know that I am in Milan now I have not won the Champions League yet, maybe I will be able to help the team win the Champions League next season, which means that I may not choose to leave Milan until next season at the earliest, so I am even more surprised , since you have analyzed me so thoroughly, how could you persuade me to leave a giant like AC Milan and join Manchester City? With all due respect, Manchester City really has nothing to attract me. I miss you I know too."
"Yes, I know." Alfaim nodded, "Although Manchester City's history in Manchester is longer than that of Manchester United, if we talk about the team's honor book, we are not even worthy to give Manchester United the shoes. , If you count from the luxurious history of the club, the Manchester City club really has no qualifications to participate in the pursuit of you." Speaking of this, Alfaim suddenly smiled, "That was the previous Manchester City club, not my Manchester City club, then It is the past, not the future. In the future, the Manchester City club will become the most important force in the entire Premier League and European football. We want to dominate the league and Europe. There is no glorious history. Then, these histories start from now to create. "
Zhang Yang has to admit that the words of this Alfaim are very tempting. It is a feeling of being able to create a great glory of a club for the latecomers to admire.
However, all of this is based on one foundation, that is, they can create brilliance, if they can't create brilliance, then everything is useless.
"Mr. Chairman, the future blueprint you have planned for the Manchester City club is wonderful and exciting, but I still have to say that these can't really impress me, because I don't know what my future will be if I join Manchester City. Like this, maybe my subsequent efforts will be useless, because it is not so easy to establish a new order based on the current football order, and a new giant will appear." Zhang Yang also looked serious. Said, "You also know that my current achievements are hard-won. I have always said to myself that I should cherish my career more. A player's career is very short. I can't bet on my career." , to take a risk. Because no player can calmly bear the kind of mistake that always feels that he has wasted his career because of failure!"
Alfaim nodded to express his understanding, then he took a sip of tea, praised the beauty of Chinese tea, and then said, "I know, those words are very passionate, but they are very ethereal."
Zhang Yangxin said, it's good that you know.
"Moreover, I didn't expect these words to stimulate a super player's blood to boil, and his head to join Manchester City from AC Milan. If that was the case, I would be disappointed, because what I need is not a hot-headed player. What is needed is a team leader, a club figure," Al Faim said.
"What do you mean?" Zhang Yang didn't understand.
"I can make many promises here. One of them is that as long as Zhang Yang comes to Manchester City, you are the absolute core of the club and the banner of the team. As for whether you will become the greatest legend in the club's history in the future, that is We can see the joint efforts of the players and the club." Alfaim said seriously.
Zhang Yang has a good impression of the frankness of the chairman of the Manchester City club in front of him, but this is not enough for him to joke about his career. At the same time, Zhang Yang is also surprised. He was just curious and agreed. The person who met with the chairman of the Manchester City club, to be honest, really didn't even have the slightest idea of joining Manchester City, and he thought that there would be no future.However, I didn't expect that after I got in touch with the chairman of the Manchester City club, I would feel a little shaken. Although the cracks in the shaken were very small, this change still surprised Zhang Yang. At the same time, he was also shocked by the energy of the chairman of the Manchester City club.
"Mr. Chairman, I am now beginning to believe that you may become the most famous Mr. Chairman in the history of the Manchester City club. However, I am sorry to say that you still cannot impress me. I am also the core of attack in Milan." Zhang Yang said sincerely.
"I'm also very happy to see the real Zhang Yang. You are far from what the media said. Although I may not see the other side of your personality now, I believe that your beauty is not lucky. , The efforts you have put in for this, and what you have shown now, are enough to make me more confident in bringing you to the Manchester City club." Alfaim said, "You really think you are in Milan. core?"
"Isn't it?" Zhang Yang asked back.
Alfaim said, "Zhang, what I'm talking about is the core, not the offensive core. Of course, I can also express some of my views, that is, you are not the only offensive core in Milan. In Milan, they still have Kaka, in fact, I have focused on the success of this giant team in 2007, which is inseparable from their core of Kaka, and I also believe that you have begun to realize that in the Milan team , the competition between you and Kaka already exists, because a team can only have one offensive core! I don’t know the attitude of Milan’s coach Ancelotti towards you, but what I know is that Milan’s boss Mr. Berlusconi doesn't appreciate you, or rather, he will choose Kaka between you and Kaka."
Zhang Yang was silent for a moment, then said, "That's right, it's not a secret, the boss favors Kaka."
"And now, Ronaldinho will also come to Milan. Although Barcelona has not announced the transfer news, this is an unchangeable fact. I believe you know this. Mr. Mendes should also know this. Everything." Alfaim said, "Ronaldinho came to Milan, he definitely will not come to serve as a foil for others, he will also demand the position of the core of the attack, and both Ronaldinho and Kaka Being Brazilian is important."
"Do you think I will lose to them in the competition?" Zhang Yang said bluntly.
Alfaim thought something was wrong, he knew what he said on the spur of the moment and made a mistake, he knew that this young man was very proud, if Zhang Yang really thought he meant that, then it would be bad, so Alfaim hurriedly said , "Of course not, I can be sure that at the competitive level, you are not inferior to the two of them, and even more able to bring victory to the team than them, but at the non-competitive level, they are far ahead of you. You have to admit that."
Seeing that Zhang Yang didn't speak, Alfaim went on to say, he said it very seriously, and tried to make his tone show his sincerity, "In Manchester City, here, I can guarantee that you are the core, and the whole team revolves around you. With you to build, you have the greatest authority in this team besides the head coach. Even, if necessary, the head coach can be changed!"
Alphaim said categorically that he saw Zhang Yang's expression slightly moved, and knew that these words went to Zhang Yang's heart.This young man is very ambitious, absolutely unwilling to be left behind, and, most importantly, this young man has the right to be proud and claim his status.
"Zhang, I think you have heard that the current Manchester City club has a huge plan. We have enough strength. Well, to be honest, that is money. The club has enough money to rebuild the team. We More and more stars can be bought to play for Manchester City, with these players together, my confidence in the future of Manchester City is here." Alfaim said.
"However, no important star is willing to join Manchester City now." Zhang Yang said bluntly.
"That's right." Alfaim nodded frankly, "This is why we are so eager to get you. You are the most scoring striker in football now. In our opinion, you are the greatest in football now. It is not an exaggeration to say that if you can join Manchester City, then this influence will be unprecedented. We believe that other super players will also come. At that time, the reason for them to join the team is not because of Manchester City, maybe money It also plays a role, but I know that your existence is the biggest reason why they will come to join."
Zhang Yang's heart was tempted by Alphaim's words, or in other words, he was very happy in his heart.
It can be said that from the attitude and words of the chairman of the Manchester City club, Zhang Yang felt the deepest respect and recognition!
He doesn't think that this gentleman is fooling himself. He knows that the other party said that he should take himself as the absolute core and take himself as the banner. He is absolutely sincere and serious. Even the subtext said that if he and the head coach have Contradictions, they even did not hesitate to fire the coach, they are very sincere.
Zhang Yang had to be moved by this kind of respect and recognition.
However, this was not enough for Zhang Yang to agree to Alfaim joining Manchester City. However, Zhang Yang clearly felt that there seemed to be a voice in his heart. Besides, this is an opportunity, don't miss it.Create your own legend and make public.
This voice made Zhang Yang very upset.
He knew that he couldn't calm down anymore, which made Zhang Yang even a little inexplicably angry, that he would be annoyed by the invitation from a club like Manchester City.
"Zhang Yang, please believe in my ambition, and please also believe in Manchester City's ambition." Alphaim said at this time, "Please also face up to your own ambition and release your own ambition."
Zhang Yang's heart skipped a beat.
He felt as if there was fire in his chest.
Zhang Yang gave a wry smile. He had to admit that the chairman of the Manchester City club was indeed powerful, but he did not dislike this kind of power. Subconsciously, Zhang Yang even felt that such a powerful chairman of the Manchester City club should be the luck of Manchester City. Then, this The great scene described by Mr. Chairman seems to be more than just a mirage.
Because Manchester City has money, in football, no matter in the past or now, don't ignore the role of money, especially now, the role of money is getting bigger and bigger. With money, Manchester City can indeed buy many excellent players. Add in an ambitious chairman, why can't there be miracles?
However, another voice said in Zhang Yang's heart, Zhang Yang, are you stupid? Such a team is worthy of you?
Zhang Yang stood up, "Mr. Alfaim, I have to admit that your words are very tempting. Now I am indeed a little moved by you and a little upset, so today's meeting ends here."
Alfaim nodded, "No problem, I am also very happy, which shows that my work is effective."
"That's right, that's true." Zhang Yang laughed.Then he took his leave and left, reunited with the bodyguards who had been guarding the corridor, and left in a hurry.
Alfaim looked at the back of Zhang Yang leaving, and he was very happy. He knew that he had already taken a small step, although it was only a small step, but it was very important.
At the same time, the conversation with Zhang Yang also gave him a more thorough understanding of Zhang Yang. Some things cannot be explained by paper materials or video data. At least, now, Dr. Alfaim believes that Zhang Yang’s performance is better than He expected much better, which made the Manchester City coach even more determined to bring the young super shooter to the Manchester City club.
When Zhang Yang and Alphaim were meeting, the 2008 Swiss-Austrian European Cup was in full swing.
And Mendes is also in Switzerland at this time, because Cristiano Ronaldo is his player, so Mendes is naturally very concerned about Portugal's performance in this European Cup, and has been following the Portuguese team back and forth.
In fact, the Portuguese team led by Cristiano Ronaldo has indeed attracted great attention. In the first game of the group stage, the Portuguese team beat Turkey [-]-[-].
Pepe and Meiseles scored and Cristiano Ronaldo's shot was blocked by the post, but he was the key star in Portugal's victory.
In the 69th minute of Portugal's match against Turkey, there was a very iconic scene: Scolari replaced the veteran Nuno Gomez with the teenager Nani, and then represented Portugal's "golden gold" "Generation" Gomez took off the captain's armband and handed it to Cristiano Ronaldo, who represents the "Platinum Generation".This simple ceremony is of great significance in the eyes of many people. It even marks the end of an old era in Portugal and the establishment of a new era.
Comparing the lineup of the Portuguese team in the 2004 European Cup, the 2006 World Cup and the 2008 European Cup, people can find that this team has undergone a complete renewal.Cotto, Andrade, Valente, Costinha, Maniche, Rui Costa, Figo, Pauletta, Boamote, Miguel and others all withdrew from the main force lineup, and the new generation of Bosingwa, Pepe, Cristiano Ronaldo and even Nani, Moutinho and others have fully taken over.The Portuguese team has thoroughly entered the "Platinum Age".
In the starting lineup of this game, except for the goalkeeper, only 32-year-old Gomez, 32-year-old Petty and 31-year-old Deco are considered veterans.However, these four stars are all in the golden age of their careers, and their roles in the team are gradually marginalized.On the contrary, the team has established a central axis with 25-year-old Pepe, 22-year-old Moutinho, and 23-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo as the core, supplemented by Veloso, Nani, Almeida, etc. A rookie in his early 20s is a substitute. Today's Portuguese team is relatively young compared to the teams participating in the European Cup. It can be regarded as a vigorous "youth storm".
In the 2004 European Cup, although there were many superstars in the Portuguese team, whether it was Rui Costa or Figo, they could only be described by the word "thin Xishan".Although there are stars in this lineup, after all, the old guys are no longer as brave as they used to be, and they can only be regarded as sunset warriors.
The Portuguese team in the 2006 European Cup, although the stars are more famous, but the older generation of Figo and Pauletta are old, and the new generation of Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Ferreira are temporarily unable to take over. Going to work can only be described as "not picking up".There are also many famous people in this lineup, but most of the people on the team are not at their peak.
Until now in the 2008 European Cup, the Portuguese team can really be regarded as a star-studded team.There are not only the most outstanding star in the world today, but also Cristiano Ronaldo, who is very likely to win the Ballon d'Or, as the leading star, and the winger Quaresma looted all over Europe as the lineup reserve.In the frontcourt, new stars such as Nani and Almeida are rising. In the midfield, Moutinho and Veloso are already popular in the transfer market. What is even more terrifying is the defender, Carvalho and Pepe. , Bosingwa, and Paul Ferreira, the combined transfer fee is as high as [-] million!
It can be said that the Portuguese team in 08, compared to 04 or 06, the value of the team has increased several levels, and the star flavor has also increased a lot.It is no exaggeration to say that the total worth of the Portuguese team in 08 may not even be inferior to the sum of the total worth of the two Portuguese teams in 04 and 06!
'Super agent' Jorge Mendes is a Portuguese. He is naturally happy for the changes in the Portuguese team. Of course, he is most happy that Cristiano Ronaldo will become the core and banner of the Portuguese team in the future. This means that Cristiano Ronaldo's influence will continue to expand.In addition, there are several players in the Portuguese team who are also under his banner.
Therefore, watching the outstanding performance of the Portuguese team, Mendes is in a good mood.
However, his good mood was completely disrupted by a phone call.
He received a call from Zhang Yang. On the other end of the phone, Mendes, who had the same status in Mendes' heart as Cristiano Ronaldo, told Mr. 'Super Agent' that he was very upset now.Because of this phone call, 'Mr. Super Agent' also became extremely irritable... He really wanted to give himself a mouthful, how could he have facilitated Zhang Yang's meeting with Alphaim, and at the same time, Mendes was also super Confuse.
What the hell happened? !Mendes knew Zhang Yang's disdain for the poor settlement of Manchester City...how could there be a sudden change.
ps [-]-word chapter, ~..~ ask for a red ticket.
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