Chapter 10 The predators come to the door, go straight in!
Maritimo started the bombardment in the final moments of the game.
Avoiding the middle, he started to cross wildly from the wing.
Hao Qiang retreated into the penalty area to assist the defender in air defense.
Maritimo's style of play made Lazzaroni look ugly on the sidelines.
As a famous Brazilian coach, how can this simple and crude lob attack have half of the delicate and gorgeous style of Brazilian football?
The most important thing was that it was thundering but not raining, and Maritimo fans just watched the fun.
The final whistle sounded.
Hao Qiang and his teammates cheered to celebrate winning three consecutive victories!
Today he had two shots and one pass, becoming the key player in the game again.
Maritimo fans left the game disappointed, and Lazzaroni personally commented on Hao Qiang's performance after the game.
"It's hard to believe that he is only 18 years old. From the perspective of physical condition, actual performance and team spirit, he may be the biggest discovery of the Portuguese Super League this season!"
Regardless of whether Lazzaroni was making excuses for his defeat, Hao Qiang scored 6 goals in three consecutive games and also had 3 assists. His performance of scoring 9 goals by himself is definitely worthy of all praise.
On the way back from the away game, Rui Silva came again to urge Hao Qiang to renew his contract with the team as soon as possible.
Hao Qiang looked embarrassed and said that his family wanted him to return to China.
He hasn't been home for three years!
This is true, but it has only been more than a year since I last saw my parents.
Rui Silva guided patiently from the side, hoping that he could take a long-term view.
After firmly establishing a foothold in European football, there is no problem in moving your family directly to Portugal!
Hao Qiang was just acting out, and Rui Silva did not expect that 18-year-old Hao Qiang would fool him.
Returning to the small apartment at night, Hao Qiang lay on the bed and entered the system.
Take a look at the results of today's tasks.
Score 2 goals, complete the task of scoring 1 goal, and get 100 points.
Complete victory game 1 and get 100 points.
Complete 1,100 points by running the longest race.
Only 300 points were credited in total.
The points balance is over 800.
Not enough for ten draws in a row.
He logged out of the system.
Drawing alone is too ink-stained, so keep saving.
Trophy has moved up one place in the rankings. Three consecutive victories have taken them from the bottom of the league to the third from the bottom.
There are 16 teams in the Portuguese Super League, and the last two teams are directly relegated.
The third-to-last team will play in the relegation play-offs.
The team's morale is high and the atmosphere on the training ground is lively.
After training ended on Tuesday afternoon, Hao Qiang went to the gym to practice for another two hours before leaving the club.
When he walked out of the club gate and saw an Audi parked on the side of the road, he didn't pay attention, but someone got out of the car and walked straight towards him with a smile.
Hao Qiang turned to look at the person coming. The middle-aged man in a suit and leather shoes looked familiar.
When the other person walked up to him, Hao Qiang confirmed that this person was a godfather-level presence in Portugal.
Agent tycoon, Mendes!
Mendes took the initiative to reach out and smiled at him: "First time meeting, Jorge Mendes, you are Hao Qiang, right?"
Hao Qiang exhaled, shook hands with the other party with a complicated expression, and said nothing more.
Mendes was quite surprised. He thought Hao Qiang would be excited when he saw him.
The current situation made him feel wrong.
"This should be our first meeting, right? Why do you seem to be hostile to me?"
Hao Qiang was furious when he heard this and said bluntly: "If you hadn't cooperated with the Portuguese Football Association to implement football reforms, my life might have been much easier!"
After Hao Qiang signed with Trophy last year, he originally relied on his body to make a living.
He already recognized his technical shortcomings when he left Real Madrid two years ago.
But not long after arriving in Trofe, the Portuguese Football Association implemented reforms, and the driving force behind it was Mendes.
Originally, Portuguese football was full of flowers, and all types of players had room to survive.
But after this reform, all clubs put technical training first.
Those who are technically incompetent will be eliminated directly.
Hao Qiang is naturally not welcomed in Troffi.
Although Mendes didn't understand why Hao Qiang said this, he smiled heartily and said: "Haha, it seems that there is a connection between us that I don't know about. It doesn't matter, I'm here to treat you to dinner today, and I want to
Talk to you about your career development.”
Hao Qiang looked at the sky, it was already dark.
Look at the Audi on the roadside again.
"Have you been waiting for a long time?"
"I asked the doorman to make sure you didn't leave the club and didn't want to disturb your training. In fact, I didn't wait long."
Mendes's words can be regarded as a sign of sincerity.
Hao Qiang walked straight towards the Audi, opened the door and got in.
Mendes then got in the car.
Ten minutes later they were sitting in the best hotel restaurant in Troffi.
Mendes originally thought that Hao Qiang was a poor boy, but Hao Qiang didn't look like he had never seen the world at all. He ordered the meal casually, then looked at Mendes and waited patiently for what was to happen.
Mendez cut to the chase and said, "You can't renew Trophy's contract."
Hao Qiang nodded and said, "I know."
"Oh? You know?"
"Of course, I am about to become a free agent. If I can continue to perform well, I can sign with any other club and I will be able to receive excessive benefits. Even if we only count Portugal, any Super League club will be better than Troffi."
, the platform is bigger.”
Mendes' eyes showed admiration.
"If your age is true, then you are more mentally mature than I expected. This is a good thing and can help you see the pros and cons."
Hao Qiang also got straight to the point.
"What can you promise me?"
Mendes looked surprised and asked: "Why should I make a promise to you?"
"Don't waste time. You can't match others. You want to sign me, but you can't expect me to sign a contract with you blindly.
Even if your clients include stars like Mourinho, Ronaldo, Pepe, etc.
You are very successful, but that doesn't stop you from exploiting, squeezing, or even deceiving me.
I am a nobody. If I am hurt, no one will seek justice for me.
So it’s better for us to speak clearly.”
Mendes had a smile on his face and playful eyes.
Before coming here, I thought it was a sure shot to recruit a budding young player.
Now I feel like I don’t understand this Chinese super star at all!
The game data is for the club to see. When dealing with customers, he still has to look at human nature.
Some customers are really easy to deal with.
Some customers are very difficult to deal with.
Hao Qiang belongs to the second type.
He is young but has a clear mind.
Even though he is an all-rounder, he still has to think carefully before speaking.
Otherwise, he knew that once his sincerity turned into hypocrisy, he would completely lose the basis for establishing a mutual trust relationship with Hao Qiang.
"You should understand my resources and team. If you sign with me, I will not repay you in the early stage. I will try my best to cultivate you. At the same time, I will choose the club that is most suitable for your growth and development and do my best to meet your needs in career and life.
The most important thing is that you need a very professional agent.
More than just an agent who can connect you with a new owner.
Because tomorrow morning, the Portuguese media will publicly report Maridimo's interest in you, and Lazzaroni strongly recommends that the team sign you.
Anyone can recommend you there.
However, you don't know Maritimo's salary structure, and you don't know the limit of what they will pay to get you.
And besides Maritimo, you don’t know the strength and sincerity of some clubs that have begun to pay attention to you.
Even many clubs that don't pay attention to you, how to sell you to them and find potential better buyers, these tasks are what I am best at.
Sign a contract with me and I will make you satisfied, and most importantly, let you play football without worrying about other things."
Hao Qiang smiled when he heard this.
For a person who started from scratch as a small nightclub owner and now monopolizes Portugal and becomes a powerful agent, his words are indeed very convincing.
When the food arrived, Hao Qiang stretched out his hand to invite it and then started eating.
"I need money, the more the better."
"It sounds like a goal that everyone will pursue, but can I know the reason? Do you want a mansion and a luxury car?"
"No, I owe money and I must pay it back as soon as possible. There is a Chinese saying that if you are debt-free, you will be light-hearted. After paying off the debt, of course I will want a mansion and a luxury car, but that is not my priority now."
Mendes also started to eat. He and Hao Qiang chatted while eating, and gradually the distance between them became closer.
The most important thing is that Hao Qiang speaks straightforwardly, without being pretentious, hiding anything, or looking forward or backward.
Mendes loves this kind of conversation.
This style is rare even for an 18-year-old player.
"For my next team, I need enough playing time. At my age, I must play more games."
"Of course I will make this a priority."
"No, this is the most important thing, even the income factor must be ranked behind this."
Mendes nodded solemnly.
Hao Qiang needs money, but he doesn't fall in love with it.
As long as the situation improves, he is patient.
The meal is over.
Mendes drove him back to his apartment.
After sending him outside the small apartment building, Mendes looked at the old building and said: "Although we haven't signed a contract yet, I can help you improve your accommodation first. There is no particularly top-notch hotel in Trofe.
But I think the best hotel here will definitely make your stay more comfortable.”
Hao Qiang waved to him as a farewell gesture.
"No need, I've been here for almost a year. If I suddenly feel uncomfortable now, it must be because I've become squeamish. I'm waiting for your news. I don't want to take advantage of you before the matter is finalized."
Mendes watched Hao Qiang walk into this old residential building. He smiled and turned around to get in the car.
Hao Qiang will not sign a contract with him for the time being.
But he can help Hao Qiang start contacting the next family.
If he finally finds a suitable new club for Hao Qiang, then Hao Qiang will sign a contract with him.
If you don't see a rabbit, you won't see an eagle.
Hao Qiang would definitely not sell himself to a stranger before getting nothing.
Is Mendes a stranger?
certainly.
The media reports about Mendes are only superficial. Hao Qiang doesn’t know what he is like on the inside.
He doesn't gamble on human nature anyway.
It’s better to be realistic and look at the results.
