006 Wolfsburg Call
"Hey, Mr. Schmidt, I called so early, is there anything wrong?" According to the time difference between the local area, it should be around 6 am on the other side of the phone now.
I heard a sigh over there, and it was obvious that I must have had some trouble.
"I'm going to talk about Mino, I'm in some trouble now."
The call was Martin Schmidt, the head coach of the Bundesliga Wolfsburg team, who took office shortly after the start of the league, has handed a five-game draw record in the last five rounds. Although there are many outstanding performances of draws against Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, it still cannot cover up the team's lack of strength.
In fact, after the team let De Bruyne go, there have been problems in the midfield.
And now, the team's main midfielder, Arnold and Marle's successive injuries have made the team even worse.
"So for the team's rotation, the team feels it is necessary to introduce a midfield attacker. It is best not to be too valuable, because it is just a supplement to the rotation." Schmidt explained.
"That is, you want to ask me if there are any players here that are suitable for you?"
Raiola's eyes lit up. He knew that Sun Xiang's opportunity had come.
"I happen to have such a player here, I just don't know if you are interested..." Raiola said deliberately.
"That's great! Tell me quickly!" When Raiola said yes, Schmidt was about to jump up. Who doesn't know Raiola's name? He is a big shot in the scouting world. His vision is not going to be a problem.
"Before you say, you must agree to me a condition first."
"What conditions? Don't say one, ten are fine!" Schmidt was full of interest in the player Raiola's mouth.
"Just say one, don't express any opinions until the topic is over." Raiola's tone was so firm.
"Yeah, no problem!" Schmidt agreed.
"So good, you said you want to know what this player is."
"age?"
"17 years old."
"Country of Citizenship?"
"China?"
"China? You're not teasing me, aren't you?" Schmidt asked incrediblely. He would never have thought that there would be Chinese players under Raiola's.
"I said, don't make any comments before the topic ends!"
"..." Schmidt was blocked and had nothing to say.
"Continue asking!" said Raiola for a while.
"Did he hit the kick?"
"no."
"That's the China League One?"
“Not it.”
"China League Two? You can't be any lower!"
"To tell you the truth, he is not even a professional player." Raiola revealed the truth.
"What! Not a professional player? Mino, this joke is not funny!" Schmidt felt more and more that Raiola was playing tricks on himself.
"No joke, his professional player registration has not been reviewed yet, so it's not considered a professional now."
"Then can you tell me the reason for signing him?"
"I saw the potential of a superstar in him," Raiola replied.
"The potential of a superstar? A Chinese?" Schmidt always remained suspicious.
"Mr. Schmidt, please don't be influenced by your own subjective factors and look down on others. China is a desert of football, but it cannot be said that there is not even a drop of water in the desert."
"I don't mean that, I'm just curious why you are so interested in the Chinese market." Schmidt apologized.
"To be honest, the purpose of coming to China this time is mainly to observe the little guys of Inter Milan youth team. But unfortunately, this Chinese boy is so amazing, I can't find any reason to not want him."
Just because he is asked to make a new choice now, Raiola will still sign a contract with Sun Xiang without hesitation.
"I'm really a little moved after hearing what you said, but..." Schmidt still sounded worried.
"If this little guy joins, we won't ask for any fees. To put it bluntly, there is zero transfer fee."
This sentence is Raiola's killer move. He believes that few club coaches and senior managers can remain calm in front of players with zero transfer fees.
Schmidt is no exception.
Without saying anything else, the "zero transfer fee" alone is enough to make him moved.
Moreover, players who are generally free to switch are not very high in annual salary, so it is most suitable to buy them as a rotation supplement.
"Let me ask, do you have any requirements for his bonus?"
Bonus generally refer to things like "goal bonus" and "assist bonus" that are not linked to salary.
"Don't worry about this. I only require my players to play. Other bonuses are not discussed yet."
Raiola is a smart person. He knows that when selling his players, some words cannot be said, which will greatly reduce the success rate.
As for the moment, letting Sun Xiang play the ball is the most important thing. Just wait for the winter break and apply for the club.
"Okay, since it was recommended by you, I won't question anything anymore. I will react to the senior management and then ask your players to come for trial training in the near future. At that time, the club's senior management will come to review it. If everything is qualified, you can sign the contract after passing the physical examination. I believe you know all these procedures."
"Okay, then wait for your good news. Remember to take me to ask the Chairman, "Okay!"
After hanging up Schmidt's phone, Raiola called Sun Xiang again.
Sun Xiang returned home,
"Dingling..."
Raiola called.
"What's wrong with Mr. Raiola?" Sun Xiang asked.
"Tonight, at 6 o'clock, I'll tell you something about the roast duck restaurant next to your house."
"I'll just go by myself?"
"That's right, you are the one who wants to tell you about this matter alone." Raiola said seriously.
"Okay, I understand. The roast duck restaurant will be at 6 o'clock in the evening, right? I'll tell you when I arrive."
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At 6 pm, in the private room of the roast duck restaurant.
"Mr. Raiola, what are you looking for?"
As soon as he entered the room, Sun Xiang asked in one fell swoop.
"..." Raiola's mouth was stuffed with food, and she spoke, and even the translator didn't know what to do...
Finally swallowing the last food in his mouth, Raiola wiped his mouth and said:
"Your next home has been found."
"Finished? So fast? Is it an Italian team?" Sun Xiang asked.
"No." Raiola denied.
"That's France!"
“Not it.”
"It's impossible for Britain...that's the Netherlands?" Sun Xiang continued to speculate.
"wrong."
"Germany?"
"Hmm? You guessed it right." Raiola nodded.
"Germany... Could it be the German Second Division?" Sun Xiang said in surprise, although he could play football no matter where he was.
"Not the German Second Division." Raiola shook her head.
"It's not German Second Division, then German Second Division?"
"Are you just not pursuing this?" Raiola couldn't help but give Sun Xiang a blank look.
"Is it still the Bundesliga?" Sun Xiang said in surprise.
Chapter completed!