Looking at the starry sky in the distance, Yun Sheng whispered softly.
"Xiao Dong, you have been in Europe for a few years. On the football field, you are much more mature than Chen Tao and the young Chinese people who just left a message. However, you still have many things that you cannot see through, such as your career. The cruelty of football.”
"A few decades ago, football was just a sport. Although the audience was huge, everyone just regarded football as a form of entertainment and nothing more. But it is different now. Football has become a business through and through. The amount of advertising fees, endorsement fees, game live broadcast fees, etc. has made clubs extremely hungry for results."
"In this context, the human touch in football in the past has become much colder-blooded due to the integration of business practices. For example, many big-name European clubs, when many veteran players have declined in form and physical strength, they will Choosing to terminate the contract with a veteran without any regard for the so-called human world, whether it is Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern or Inter Milan, this has become the norm in their clubs."
"This cannot be restrained by morality or human feelings. Even good old guys like Wenger provide a 'one-year contract' renewal method for veterans over 30 years old in the team to ensure that the club does not suffer losses. Many people I still can’t see through this, and it shouldn’t be.”
"And this is true for veterans, so it is even more true for young people. How many young people come and go in top European clubs every year, but in the end very few remain. Either because they don't get a chance to play, or because of injuries. , just like you."
"Your experience at Manchester United was very tortuous. If it weren't for the serious injury in 2008, you would still be highly regarded by Ferguson. He spent 3 million pounds to buy you, and then loaned you to Belgium to help you level up and help you. Get a labor certificate as soon as possible and finally return to Manchester United. But you ended up getting seriously injured in the international team. This is the biggest problem that ruins your career future."
"Ferguson finally chose to terminate your contract. On the one hand, it was for Manchester United's sake. They did not want to spend more on wages. This must be one of the reasons. On the other hand, Ferguson also considered it for you."
Dong Fangzhuo was stunned: "Think about me, what do you say?"
"Because Ferguson also hopes that you can find your next home more conveniently," Yunsheng explained. "If you still have a contract relationship with Manchester United, then there may be some restrictions on your departure. Even if someone is interested in you, the Manchester United management There may also be some transfer fee, which is not even something Ferguson can control, so for the Jazz, the only thing he can help you is to let you leave as a free agent and make your choice at will."
"The reason why I say this is not unfounded speculation. Many players sold by Manchester United in recent years have left the team at cabbage prices. It is not that these players cannot be sold at high prices, but because Manchester United does not have a lion to open its mouth. . Because Ferguson knew that if the transfer fee was lower, the players' treatment in the new team would be higher, and so on. Therefore, when many veterans of Manchester United leave the team, they almost always leave at a very cheap price. .”
"In fact, it's not just Manchester United, but also many European giants. Just say last summer, Barcelona almost gave away players for free. Players such as Gudjohnsen, Sylvinho, Holkera, and Enrique almost all left the team for free. And it’s the same in Real Madrid. Veterans such as Heinze and Cannavaro also left the team at very cheap prices. This is the greatest tolerance of giants for veterans.”
"So, Xiao Dong, Manchester United trained you, you should thank them; and I hope you won't have any complaints about Manchester United terminating your contract. This is not Manchester United's fault, nor is anyone ruthless. To put it bluntly, If you are seriously injured in Monaco and it is certain that your future is hopeless, do you think Prince Albert will continue to fulfill the contract with you? If that is the case, maybe even I may not be able to protect you."
"For professional players, strength is the most important, and other so-called favors, loyalty, and feelings are just add-ons."
Dong Fangzhuo didn't reply. He still looked in the direction of the starry sky without saying a word.
Until he watched them leave an hour later, Yun Sheng didn't know whether Dong Fangzhuo had figured it out.
However, he had done everything he could to help him. As for whether Dong Fangzhuo's knot in his heart was resolved, it still had to be seen by himself.
At night, sitting on the sofa in the apartment, Dong Fangzhuo was still looking out the window in silence, without saying a word.
Wang Chuhe was shocked when he left the house to go to the bathroom: "Brother Dong! What's wrong with you? You're still not sleeping so late?"
Dong Fangzhuo shook his head: "I'm thinking about something."
Wang Chuhe sat on the sofa with Dong Fangzhuo: "Well, I would like to ask, is it because you will meet Manchester United in the Champions League semi-finals that you have been thinking about it recently?"
Dong Fangzhuo was stunned: "How did you guess that?"
Wang Chuhe smiled: "It's just a guess."
Dong Fangzhuo shook his head: "You are so smart, kid. No wonder the boss always praises you."
Wang Chuhe smiled: "It's not as exaggerated as you said. You and Brother Chen are geniuses, and I'm far behind."
"You kid, you are always so calm and scary," Dong Fangzhuo smiled bitterly. He suddenly remembered something, "Brother, let me ask you, Metz didn't sign a contract with you at the beginning, and when you were injured, he sent you You threw it to Monaco, didn’t you have any thoughts in mind?”
Wang Chuhe shook his head: "I don't have any ideas. Metz wanted me at first because I had potential; later he didn't want me because he couldn't see my future. If they could know that I have the strength I have today, they wouldn't let me go. Leave. This is professional football, it’s normal."
Dong Fangzhuo covered his face: "Please don't say..."
Wang Chuhe: "What's wrong?"
Dong Fangzhuo: "You are an 18-year-old child, why do you speak in the same tone as the boss just now? Do you want to be so mature..."
Wang Chuhe smiled and stood up: "Brother Dong, you should rest early. For you, maintaining good condition and trying to play against Manchester United is the most important thing."
Dong Fangzhuo also stood up immediately: "That's right! Go to sleep!"
Soon, the room became quiet.
Dong Fangzhuo's phone lit up. He had just sent a message to Beckham, also wanting to ask him how he felt about facing Manchester United.
More than ten minutes later, Beckham's message came back.
"If we meet again one day, how will I congratulate you? With tears and silence."
