Chapter 9: Ultimate Techniques
Saying this, Ronnie directly kicked the ball at his feet to Su Dong
Gorbachev just spoke with him, and Sporting CP wishes to sign a youth training contract with him, providing a monthly living allowance of 50 euros, along with various bonuses for participating in competitions
Once upon a time, he also looked at this group of teammates with such eyes
But soon, Ronnie responded with a Batty GOL, provocatively shaking his finger at him, as if to say: Isn't it just a Batty GOL? I can do it too
Indeed, I have been contemplating that it is better to stay. Su Dong feels the same way.
All of this made him so excited that he wanted to shout out loud
Su Dong is also in a difficult position, which is currently his most troubling issue
Thus, after the assessment concluded, he immediately ran to Edward VII Park, which is two kilometers away
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"Batty GOL!" praised Ronny
Teammate? Su Dong was somewhat incredulous.
This is indeed an unexpected gain
At noon, Su Dong consumed some King of Balls points and exchanged them for two servings of Western cuisine in the mall. He then pretended that he had ordered takeout himself and treated Roni to a meal, which the Portuguese enjoyed immensely, praising it without end
It is acceptable
He wishes to find someone to share this joy and achievement with
In Ronny's impression, this third-tier team is not very impressive
That night, upon returning to the dormitory, Su Dong received a call from the head coach, Golba
Unlike the previous fraudulent company, Gorba did not conceal anything from Sudong. He clearly informed Sudong that the club would provide him with as much assistance as possible to help him grow and improve quickly, while also offering him ample opportunities for match experience. The sole purpose of this was to sell him once he demonstrated outstanding performance
It is now almost noon, and it is only at this time that Su Dong has arrived, which has left Roni somewhat disappointed
Gorbachev clearly attaches great importance to the signing with the Eastern Bloc, repeatedly emphasizing the treatment that Sporting CP will provide him, while also promising that as soon as the contract is signed, he will be able to train and compete with the first team immediately
"Ronnie? When are you coming back?" Su Dong exclaimed excitedly as he rushed over.
Su Dong had already decided to sign the contract, and at that moment, he did not think much further and directly agreed.
What surprised him even more was that in the park, which he originally thought would be completely empty, the familiar figure he had not seen for a week actually appeared in the indoor soccer field he was so accustomed to
Perhaps sensing Su Dong's gaze and knowing what he was about to say, Ronnie spoke up first: "Since you can stay, then let's not say any more. Let me see if you have made any progress this week."
Do not worry too much; I have noticed that you have made significant progress during this period. If you maintain this momentum, I believe that Sporting CP will soon be unable to keep you. At that time, not only will you be able to realize your dream of becoming a professional player, but if the opportunity arises, I hope we can become teammates.
After signing the contract, Su Dong also received a signing fee of 100 euros
The two individuals have once again engaged in a fierce competition in the indoor soccer field
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In the stadium, Ronny, who was waiting idly for Su Dong, also turned around upon hearing the shout and was very pleased to see Su Dong
However, with the arrival of the new season, it is estimated that the two will no longer be able to spend all day together as they did before
Since arriving in Portugal, he has never received as much recognition and appreciation as he has today, whether from fans, coaches, teammates, or from the promise made by the head coach Golba of wwwhetushu.com
"By the way, what brought you home this time?" Su Dong asked with concern
"Have you been slacking off lately? Why did you arrive so late?" Ronnie asked with concern
We will arrange for you to participate in every match, providing you with ample opportunities for practice
Ronnie replied with a mocking laugh, "Guess."
Su Dong was somewhat surprised; he had long suspected that the team Ronnie was on was impressive, but he did not expect it to be this remarkable.
The first person that comes to mind is Ronnie
It is indeed you. Now that you have passed the assessment, what are your thoughts
Su Dong was very fond of the envious and even jealous gazes of those around him, which captivated him
"You are welcome to enjoy it as much as you like, I provide it for free here," said Su Dong with great generosity
In the past, he spent every day with Su Dongni, and it became a natural habit, which in turn led him to have little impression of Su Dong's progress
"How did the assessment results turn out?" Ronnie asked with concern
This surprised Sudong, as it proved that Roni's strength exceeded his imagination
The originally smiling Ronnie flashed a hint of worry, but quickly shook his head and said, "There was a minor incident, but it should have been resolved. You don't need to worry about me." After saying this, he also gave Su Dong a slight grateful smile.
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Indeed, our team has been undergoing renovations for a new stadium over the past year or two, and we have also built a new training facility in the suburbs. We are financially strained. Last season, our offensive capabilities were too weak, and this summer, in order to bring in a strong forward, we had no choice but to sell three key players to raise the necessary funds.
Su Dongman was filled with questions, yet also filled with admiration
I arrived at 5 o'clock," Su Dong said with a smile, "Today is the assessment for our team
Upon meeting, the two individuals immediately embraced each other warmly
Su Dong laughed and said, "In fact, I performed quite well. After the assessment, the club was eager to sign a contract with me immediately."
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"Being cautious is the right approach." Ronnie nodded, "I will take you to a gym I often go to; the trainers there are very professional."
This also indicates that his progress in recent times has indeed been significant
Ronnie suddenly realized, he thought so, Su Dong did not seem like the kind of person who would slack off
Su Dong nodded, expressing his deep agreement, "Our club does not have a gym, only some basic equipment. I do not dare to practice casually; you know, one wrong move and it could lead to injury, which would be troublesome."
Although his rapid progress is attributed to the path of the king of football, the assistance from Ronny has also been significant
However, after being apart for a week, when he saw Su Dong again, it was evident that Su Dong had made significant progress
Su Dong nodded repeatedly, his gaze towards Roni filled with gratitude
Certainly, there is still a significant gap compared to Ronnie
The survival strategy of Sporting CP is to sell the players they have developed.
Is that all? Ronnie expressed some dissatisfaction, saying, "After practicing with me for so long, is that all you can do?"
Sure. Su Dong has no problem with that
"Benfica, Sporting Lisbon, or Belenenses?" Su Dong asked curiously
However, he was unaware that Ronnie was equally surprised by Su Dong's progress
Arriving quietly and leaving with head held high
After taking a sip, Ronny gulped down the entire bottle of Manner in one go
Your GOL power is still insufficient, the shooting accuracy is lacking, and the strength is also inadequate; it needs to be improved.
At noon, the two were exhausted, panting as they rested on the sidelines, and Su Dong tossed him a bottle of energy drink.
Su Dong is well aware that he is currently at the level of a ball handler, which is roughly equivalent to a semi-professional standard, comparable to the first team of Sporting CP. This team is not particularly outstanding among third-tier teams, being relatively mid-table.
Su Dong nodded with a smile, "This is the ultimate technique I have been secretly practicing for a while now"
No matter how one speaks of Sporting Clube de Portugal, it is still a team in the third tier of the league. For the merely sixteen-year-old Su Dong, matches at this level still hold significant training value
Especially during a confrontation, Su Dong suddenly took a small step while dribbling the ball and unleashed a powerful shot that went straight into the bottom of the net, leaving Roni quite astonished
Su Dong is quite speechless; this proud little fellow refuses to concede in anything
Gorbachev did not pay much attention to this; as long as the players were willing to sign the contract, having an agent was not an issue.
In the subsequent matches, Su Dong seized every opportunity to shoot at the goal, scoring several times, which was unimaginable in the past
How strong is he, really
If it were not for Ronny, he would not have been able to progress so quickly
Although Ronny never told Su Dong which team he belonged to, Su Dong did inform Ronny that he was a youth player for Sporting CP.
In the football field of Edward VII Park, the sounds of a contest between two individuals echoed once again
Before leaving, Ronny also expressed his intention to consult with Pontus and another coach named Nare regarding Su Dong's training issues, and he will continue to assist in Su Dong's specialized training.
Come, here you go, have a sip of water first
Hmm, where can I buy this beverage? It's quite delicious
Moreover, Gorbachev promised to promote him to the first team, allowing him to train and compete with the team
After reaching the third level of the cue, every match between Su Dong and Ronnie can yield 300 points of cue king value
Ronnie did not hold back with him, instead shifting the topic to the earlier confrontation
The first team is not doing well, and the youth team is even worse
Through their interactions, he realized that Ronny was a person with extremely high standards. Even the slightest flaw during training would prompt Ronny to insist that he redo it, to the point where Su Dong complained that a man born under the sign of Aquarius was even more of a perfectionist than a Virgo.
Due to the fact that the agent he entrusted during his previous transfer to Sporting CP was that fraudster, he has clearly informed Gorba this time that he does not have an agent and will personally go to sign the contract.
I just arrived last night, and I got up a bit late this morning
Therefore, we will certainly promote youth training vigorously, and our youth training capabilities are very strong, only recruiting the best young players from Portugal, Ronny said proudly
It sounds like the conditions are acceptable. Ronnie commented after hearing this, "The monthly salary and bonuses are at a normal level. I previously received a subsidy of 50 euros while in the youth team, but I will also serve as a ball boy during home games, earning 5 euros per match."
Such words may sound somewhat uncomfortable, but in reality, this is professional football
The two individuals spent the entire day in the park, parting only after nightfall
Although it has only been a week since we last met, it feels as though a very long time has passed
The most attractive aspect is still the training and competition opportunities with the first team. If you perform well, you will have the chance to join other better and higher-level teams. Of course, you can also choose to trial with other teams now, but I believe that even if you pass, it would be quite difficult to immediately secure a chance to play.
That would be wonderful, you can continue to stay from now on Ronnie was also very happy