champion light

Chapter 79 Kaka's Determination

"All the games in the first round of the national championship are over today. There are 26 teams participating in this year's national championship. Using a single round-robin, the top eight will advance to the playoffs..."

The news of the just-concluded first round is being broadcast on the TV.

Of course, no one is watching TV, it's just the background noise in this room.

Kaka was sitting in this living room, he didn't care about what was on the TV.

He cared more about the person sitting in front of him.

His former teammate in Sao Paulo, his predecessor, is now Leonardo, a scout for the AC Milan club.

"I convinced Galliani, Kaka. AC Milan decided to introduce you this summer, Kaka!"

When he said this, Leonardo looked excited and proud.Because it is indeed his credit.

AC Milan is indeed interested in Kaka, but they have not made a decision to introduce Kaka this summer.

It was Leonardo who had been trying to convince them.In the end, Galliani finally nodded, expressing his willingness to consider introducing Kaka this summer.

At this time, Kaka only needs to agree, and there is basically no problem with the matter.

He didn't tell Kaka on the phone, but chose to come to Kaka's house and tell him the news in person, just to show his solemnity.

He originally thought that Kaka would be very happy too.

Anyone who plays in Brazil, as long as they have some ability and talent, who doesn't want to play in Europe?

Not to mention a world-class giant like AC Milan?

During Leonardo's short stay in Sao Paulo, he introduced AC Milan to Kaka. He said that AC Milan is the best giant in the world.

Judging from Kaka's feedback, Leonardo is also very clear that Kaka is very willing to join AC Milan.

Even only willing to join AC Milan.

Now in European football, some other teams are also competing for Kaka, but Leonardo knows Kaka's mind, so he has always been confident.

He believes that Kaka must also hope to join AC Milan as soon as possible.

No one knows when that old fox Galliani will change his mind.

So join AC Milan as soon as possible, and make this matter a mature meal, so everyone can feel at ease.

But Leonardo saw Kaka frowning, as if he was still hesitating!
"What's the matter, Kaka? Is there a problem?" He asked quickly.

Kaka shook his head: "No, no, no problem. I want to thank you, Leonardo. I know that you have worked so hard for me to go to Europe."

Kaka thanked Leonardo gracefully.

Seeing what he said, Leonardo felt relieved, and he waved his hand: "I also hope that you can show yourself on a bigger stage, Kaka. You know, Brazil is too small for you to stay here anymore. Don't you find that your progress has slowed down during this period? What does this mean? It means that it is meaningless for you to stay in Brazil. You need to go to Europe and accept challenges and tests on the world's highest-level arena. Only in this way can you continue to improve!"

Hearing Leonardo's words, Kaka fell silent again.

Of course he knew what Leonardo said was right, and he also felt that his progress was slow during this period.

He was deprived of the starting position not only because he needed to rest, but during the training camp, his performance was not as good as the glory, which must be admitted.

It's just that if there is no glory, this problem will not be magnified to the point where he is disqualified from starting.

Because even if his progress is slow, he is still the most improved and strongest player in Sao Paulo.

Baptista, Luis Fabiano and none of these young people can compare with him.

But when there is glory, the situation is suddenly different.

The rookie who suddenly became a member of the Sao Paulo youth team seven months ago...his progress is like a rocket!
His appearance made Kaka feel the pressure.

As soon as Kaka thought of Rongguang, his father's words sounded: "competitive."

It wasn't disgust and disdain like Renaldo, let alone jealousy, but competitiveness.

It is the competitive spirit that does not want to be surpassed by Rongguang, does not want to be left behind by Rongguang, and does not want to be stronger than Rongguang.

The root lies in the pride and persistence in one's own heart.

I am Kaka, the most devout believer of God, I can't be worse than others, I must do my best!

I want to be Sao Paulo... no, the best player in all of Brazil!

Thinking of this, Kaka raised her head again.

The bewilderment in his eyes had disappeared, replaced by clear and firm eyes.

Even Leonardo was stunned when he saw Kaka's eyes.

"I appreciate your help, Leonardo. But I'm sorry, I want to stay in Brazil for another year." He said with a natural and calm expression.

Leonardo was taken aback, and asked reflexively, "Why?"

How many Brazilian players dream of going to Europe, especially a giant team like AC Milan!
Why does Kaka have this opportunity now, but just give up?
"Why do you want to stay for another year, Kaka? You have to know that this is not something you can decide. You can stay for one more year now, but if AC Milan doesn't want you next year, it's not as simple as staying for one more year..." Leonardo didn't know why Kaka made such a decision. He tried his best to persuade Kaka, hoping that he would change his mind.

In his opinion, Kaka's decision to "stay for one more year" is undoubtedly very stupid.

"I firmly believe that after one year, I will let AC Milan buy me without hesitation, Leonardo." Kaka showed his confidence.

Because he has already made a decision, he will stay here for another year, he will compete head-on with Rongguang, he does not want to lose to Rongguang.

Competing with Glory for a year...how will I improve?
Even he himself was looking forward to it.

So this idea became more and more firm.

"Why? There must be a plausible reason, right?"

"I don't want to be a deserter, Leonardo. Someone has challenged me. If I just run away, he will laugh at me."

Leonardo is also very concerned about Sao Paulo and Kaka, so it is impossible for him not to know about the glory.It's just that he never cared about that Chinese rookie before. A beginner who has only learned football for a few months is not worthy of leaving a deep impression in his heart.

The newspapers also said that Rong Guang was going to challenge Kaka.But even the media felt that this was nonsense, and did not report it extensively, so it did not cause any public opinion.Leonardo felt that this was simply the nonsense of a rookie who didn't understand the situation, and it was of no value to pay attention to.

He didn't believe that a rookie could challenge Kaka, a talented star in Brazilian football.

But now he was staring at Kaka with a calm expression.

What he thought was impossible had happened!

No...it can't be!
Something must be wrong?

By the way, maybe in the game that just ended, Kaka sat on the bench, so he had such an illusion?
Leonardo understood the crux of the matter, so he continued to persuade Kaka: "You don't have to worry about him, Kaka. It's no big deal to sit on the bench for a game. Everyone has a time to be a substitute. Compared with this, going to Europe is more important..."

"No, Leonardo. I already feel threatened."

Hearing Kaka's words, Leonardo was so shocked that he couldn't speak for a while.

That... the rookie really made Kaka feel threatened?

But how is this possible?How could he have such ability?

"You are too anxious, Kaka. You pursue perfection too much... There is no need for you to be so hard on yourself. In fact, no matter in terms of technical statistics, game perception, or even common sense that has nothing to do with football, no one would think that rookie can threaten you, Kaka."

Kaka shook his head: "This is the Lord's test for me, Leonardo. I can't choose to escape. I feel that I must complete this test, otherwise I will remain stagnant forever."

Kaka is a devout evangelical believer. When he uses the Lord to make an argument, it often means that his firm determination cannot be shaken.

Because this is the will of the Lord, he cannot go against the will of the Lord.

Leonardo was also a devout believer, and he knew it well.

So in the end he gave up and continued to persuade Kaka.

"Okay, I understand what you mean, Kaka. I will persuade Galliani to delay the transfer for a year."

"Thank you so much, Leonardo." Kaka expressed his most sincere thanks.Because he knew that this kind of practice of changing his mind after everything was agreed would make the middleman Leonardo fall into a passive position.

Leonardo waved his hand: "I don't know if this will anger AC Milan. But Galliani is a businessman, as long as you show enough to attract him, I don't think he will mind that you once angered him for such a small thing..."

At the end, he laughed.

Kaka nodded firmly: "One year later, I will definitely be stronger than now, Leonardo. I will definitely join AC Milan successfully!"

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After sending off Leonardo, Kaka turned back and saw his father in the living room.

Father is watching TV news.

On the TV, the game highlights of Sao Paulo's home game against Botafogo yesterday were played.

"...In the game, Chinese player Rong, who replaced Kaka as the starting attacking midfielder, was widely questioned at the beginning... But he performed well in the final game, which was impressive. He helped the team break the deadlock with an unexpected assist. Then he broke into the penalty area with two consecutive changes of direction... and then scored! With his assist and one goal, Sao Paulo had a complete advantage in their home game. In the end, Sao Paulo defeated Botafogo 3-0 at home, Achieved the first victory in the national championship of the new season..."

Kaka stood by the sofa and finished watching this episode.

Kaka's father turned his head to look at him after finishing watching.

"You made a decision?"

Kaka nodded: "I won't go to Italy for the time being, Dad. I want to stay in Brazil for another year."

"Because of being competitive?" Dad asked.

Kaka nodded.

"Well, the right decision. In the face of challenges, escaping is definitely not the answer." The father nodded approvingly at his son's choice. "Then in this year, work hard to defeat your opponents. Then, with this honor and confidence, go to Europe to defeat stronger opponents."

(End of this chapter)