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007 First time in Germany, dreaming of Wolfsburg

"Wolfsburg?" Sun Xiang couldn't believe his ears.

Wolfsburg also performed well in the past few years, winning the FA Cup and the Cup in the 1415 season and 1516 season respectively, and the league also achieved quite good results.

However, just after De Bruyne left Manchester City, Wolfsburg's midfielder obviously lost the most important part, which was also the reason for the decline in the following two seasons.

"It's the top league right now, isn't the starting point a little high?" Sun Xiang couldn't help but worry.

"I don't think so. My players are not allowed to appear in the low league, absolutely not allowed!" Raiola not only has his players, but also his own.

"But even if Wolfsburg's performance is not satisfactory now, it doesn't prove that I have a chance to play..."

Sun Xiang knew very well that as long as he was in the top European leagues, no matter how many he ranked, he would be concerned about young players, let alone Chinese players.

"This is why I asked you to come by myself. Your parents will also have the same concerns as you. Once your parents say that, plus their own subjective consciousness, it is easy to shake your position."

"I can tell you here that in your future career, the role of an agent is completely greater than that of your family. The agent will provide you with the best career choices and will give you the best advice."

"So, since I can get you the qualification for the trial, you just need to pass the trial, and leave all other playing time to me."

As a top football agent, Raiola has paid a lot to his players.

"Okay, since you said that, I'll try it and try it through the trial!" After hearing Raiola's words, Sun Xiang became more determined.

"It's not a fight, it's a must!"

"Okay...must pass."

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Three days later, Sun Xiang received a call and asked him to prepare for a trial in a week.

That night, Sun Xiang told his parents about his trial training at Wolfsburg, Germany. He originally thought his parents would scold him, but he didn't expect that they agreed with their actions because they didn't want their own concerns to delay their son's future.

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A week is not long or short. For Sun Xiang, excitement and tension and desire for the future are always stimulating him, making this week the longest week in his life; and for Raiola, this week is quite fulfilling.

On the day he got the trial date, he rushed to Wolfsburg and went through relevant procedures. Although there were not many procedures, they all had to be reviewed and approved, so overall it was very troublesome.

After all the finals were completed, Raiola flew back to Beijing. The day after returning to Beijing, he boarded the flight to Wolf Castle with Sun Xiang.

The scenery on the ground gradually became smaller, and Sun Xiang was getting farther and farther away from the land of his motherland. He had never left his motherland since he was a child, and at this moment, he went abroad for his dream.

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After more than ten hours of long flight, Sun Xiang finally landed safely at the Wolfsburg Airport in Brunswick. As soon as he stepped out of the plane, the rich atmosphere of a foreign country came to his face.

"Go away! I'll take you to where you live."

Raiola did not carry any translations during this trip, and Sun Xiang's English proficiency happened to be pretty good, so the two were able to communicate normally.

Just now, Sun Xiang realized that Raiola could speak seven languages, including his native language, Italian, and he was considered a language master.

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It is only a 10-minute drive from the airport to the hotel where Sun Xiang stays. There are very few cars along the way, which makes Sun Xiang, who comes from Beijing, very uncomfortable.

The hotel arranged by Raiola for Sun Xiang is less than four-star. There is also a football field behind the hotel, which is only open to the hotel staff, so it is usually empty, which provides great benefits for Sun Xiang's daily training.

Sun Xiang’s room is on the 23rd floor, which is considered a high-end suite. A huge floor-to-ceiling window allows you to see most of the beautiful views of Wolfsburg.

After putting down my luggage and packing it up briefly, I followed Raiola to have lunch.

After lunch, Raiola took Sun Xiang and made a simple walk around the area.

In less than 5 minutes' drive from the hotel, Wolfsburg's home court, Volkswagen Athletic Stadium. This is a stadium that can accommodate 3 ooooo people.

In fact, before 2oo2 years, Wolfsburg's home court was Wolfsburg Stadium. After Volkswagen became its largest shareholder in 2oo1, the team entered the Volkswagen Athletic Stadium in December of the following year. It was here that Wolfsburg won the Bundesliga championship and the FA Cup.

Near the stadium, bars, large cities, hospitals and parks, all have them, meeting the living needs of 120,000 people here.

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"You should take a break first. Long-distance flights plus the jet lag should be quite tired now."

When he returned to the hotel, Raiola suggested that Sun Xiang take a break.

Sun Xiang also agreed with him, the first time he had been doing a plane for such a long time, and just took a long walk around the neighborhood, he was indeed a little tired.

When he returned to the guest room, Sun Xiang called his parents. It should be around 8 o'clock in the evening in China. His parents should not have been asleep yet.

I briefly talked about the situation nearby, reported my safety, and reassured my parents. Then I took a shower and went to bed...

At 18:3o on January 26, in the second round of the German Cup, Wolfburg faced Hannover 96 at home, which is the second Saxony derby this season.

Sun Xiang and Raiola also watched the game in the stands.

Sun Xiang had also watched the live broadcast of the Bundesliga on TV before, but whenever he came to the scene, the feeling was completely different. The passionate fan group motivated the atmosphere of the entire stadium, and the devil's home court in the Bundesliga is causing trouble to the visiting team all the time.

In the end, Wolfsburg defeated his opponent 1:0 at home with the goal of the young German defender Udokai, and also scored a consecutive draw.

"How is it? How do you feel after watching it?"

After the game, Raiola asked Sun Xiang’s feelings.

"The pace is fast, faster than I expected, they play the ball quickly and accurately, and they have great awareness."

"You can do better than them!" said Raiola.

"Remember Sun Xiang, this is just a springboard for you to log in to Europe. Your strength is far above them, but it has not been fully opened. I can say with certainty that your future is the brightest among all my players!"

Raiola is full of expectations for Sun Xiang. He knows that this Chinese player from the "Football Desert" will be enough to make the whole world tremble in the future.

But Sun Xiang himself didn't know that what he needed now was confidence, confidence that was enough to make him grow.

"So, do you know what to do in the trial two days later?" After saying so many words, Raiola wanted to hear Sun Xiang's reply.

"Let them sign me." Sun Xiang said.

"What to sign?" Raiola's voice became louder and louder.

Driven by "Sign the contract!", Sun Xiang's voice also became louder.

"What contract?"

"Professional contract!" Sun Xiang was basically yelling.

"Let them know that my Raiola players, even Chinese players, can make them come up with that damn contract in convincingly!"

The roars of the two people outside the Volkswagen Athletics stadium made past fans look at them with strange eyes...

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