Chapter 10: New Arrivals

Ronnie returned to the apartment and took a refreshing shower, feeling completely revitalized

Pontus on the other end of the phone also responded with a sound of acknowledgment, as he had witnessed the entire process.

This is undoubtedly a golden opportunity for young girls to achieve great success in one leap

Pontus's suggestion is relatively scientific, yet somewhat conservative, but Ronnie accepted it

Although Sporting CP has many part-time players, in reality, none of these players are not from professional player training camps, and some even come from youth academies such as Benfica and Belenenses

Ronnie certainly would not refuse, and he smiled as he agreed, while also expressing Pontus's suggestion

"Is it really at the level of our U16 age group?" Pontus felt quite surprised

Every year, countless girls find themselves on the front pages of major newspapers in Portugal due to their association with professional athletes, and the subsequent developments depend on each individual's capabilities

The two agreed that after dinner tomorrow evening, they would go to the mall to prepare these few pieces of equipment

In addition to being the team captain, Matteo also takes on management duties for the team. It is said that he is also pursuing a coaching certificate, making him one of the few players in the team to have signed a full-time contract, receiving the club's top salary of 400 euros per week

My roommate Semedo has gone out to have fun again

Although the new season has already begun, Su Dong and Ronny still arrive at Edward VII Park for training every day at five in the morning

What should be done then

Who says otherwise

As a fellow native of Madeira, Pontus has witnessed all of this firsthand

This sentence has always been the laughingstock of the entire team

In Lisbon, as long as one showcases the signature of a Sporting Lisbon player, there will always be a long line of beautiful women waiting to present themselves.

Therefore, Su Dong and Roni can spend the entire morning and noon training in Edward VII Park

Pontus has not been seen before, so it is difficult to be certain, but he appears to be a young talent who has also been hindered by poor youth training

The "great achievement" that many people in the team are talking about is the fact that he stayed in the gym until 2 AM before being asked to leave by the security guard, which was accomplished during that period.

This was what he previously told Su Dong, with the purpose of facilitating communication

Ronnie responded with a sound on the phone, "It's still not comprehensive enough, but I feel I can stand my ground"

Su performed exceptionally well in the preseason evaluations and is one of the young players that the team will focus on developing. Everyone is doing their best to assist him, hoping that the team will achieve better results in the new season

Who is this

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"But this is how I have trained myself," Ronnie said matter-of-factly

As a result, Ronnie really managed to catch up.

"Alright, I understand. This also saves a considerable amount on fitness expenses," Ronnie remarked with a smile

There are too many such matters

Like the vast majority of professional athletes, Ronny's academic performance was poor, so after completing the compulsory education required by UEFA and the Portuguese Football Federation, he left school

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For Su Dong, Pena, Jader, Damponsa ... ...

The players within the team have also become accustomed to it

At present, he is more focused on playing football

Ronnie had long seen through this, which is why he does not like to go out; otherwise, given his status and appearance, girls pursuing him could line up from Place de Pompadour to Alvarado Stadium.

Matteo holds a prominent position within the team, and his remarks received a strong response from everyone

These renowned names are all figures residing in the distant clouds, beyond reach

The Sporting Club of Portugal, where Su Dong is located, is an adult team, yet it is a semi-professional team. Many players within the team have part-time jobs; they all have their own work. Therefore, unlike professional teams, the Sporting Club of Portugal only holds one training session in the afternoon each day, with the rest of the time being arranged by the players themselves

Matteo, aged thirty-three, is a goalkeeper who came from the youth training camp of Belenenses. However, at the age of only twenty-three, he played nine matches in the Primeira Liga for Belenenses, reportedly due to an injury to the first team's starting goalkeeper. He then moved between several lower-league teams until joining Sporting CP.

Jardel, a renowned forward in Europe, is currently playing for Galatasaray in Turkey, but he is being pursued by several prestigious clubs, including Inter Milan. Reports suggest that Sporting Lisbon intends to use Belgian winger D'Ambrosio, Croatian forward Špelić, and Czech midfielder Hovart as part of a deal to acquire this top scorer of the Primeira Liga.

Ronnie took the subway north to Alvarado Stadium from Pombal Marquis Square, while Su Dong jogged two kilometers back to the team to report for the afternoon training session.

I believe that the main reason is that he has been practicing with great dedication during this period of time said Ronnie

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It is quite simple, starting with some basic training such as sit-ups, push-ups, and squats, as well as weight training. When running and playing football, gradually increase the weight on the body, taking it step by step.

Benfica still appears to be rather indifferent, lacking ambition. Porto boasts last season's top scorer, Peña, and is expected to make a strong push this season. Additionally, Sporting Lisbon and Bologna have heavily invested in their Romanian compatriot, Niculae, and it is rumored that they are still working on acquiring Jader. I believe this opening match will certainly be very exciting

Some girls can never escape the aura of a certain player's girlfriend, and can only make appearances by relying on their boyfriends or husbands, while others can quickly carve out their own space, even stepping up in an instant by leveraging their boyfriends

Pontus on the other end of the phone was clearly silent for a moment before exclaiming, "The progress is truly remarkable!"

As time has passed, we now refer to the three most outstanding talents of the Sporting Lisbon Youth Team, and when everyone looks back, who does not admire the bold words of Ronnie from back in the day

Su Dong laughed heartily, "I received a signing fee of 100 euros"

Sporting Lisbon Youth Academy, the top fierce player of the Sports Tower

Having not seen each other for a week, Ronnie was somewhat surprised by Su Dong's progress

After reporting on the situation in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, Roni expressed his thoughts, but Pontus opposed his actions

Although Ronny is quite tsundere and did not directly inform Su Dong, it is not difficult to guess which team he belongs to

Ronnie earns a weekly salary of 300 euros at Sporting Lisbon, along with appearance fees and bonuses, which amounts to roughly the same as Matteo without bonuses

But where do the "ifs" in the world come from

When he received this sum of money, the first thing he thought of was to treat Ronnie to a meal, and by the way, to invite José Semedo as well

After catching up with Quaresma and Marcelino, this fellow directly set his sights on Andres Cruz

This resume is already considered quite impressive in this semi-professional team

The team's captain, Marco Matteo, introduced his teammates to Sudong, indicating that he holds a significant position in the locker room

After hanging up the phone with Pontus, Ronnie received a call from Sudong

Especially after the two archrivals within the team were promoted to the first team, his mood became even more urgent

Ronnie had previously mentioned this matter to Sudong

If that incident had not occurred, causing him to miss the preseason preparations, he would likely have been in the first team

It was not until after 3 PM that the two parted ways

"You possess fast-twitch muscle fibers of African descent, while Sudong does not. The way you approached this initially was quite risky; a single misstep could lead to irreparable consequences. Sudong cannot afford to act in such a manner," Pontus analyzed.

Perhaps salary does not represent everything, but a comparison reveals the predicament of Sporting CP.

Behind Ronnie's rise is precisely his almost insane training regimen

"How is it? Did you sign the contract and become successful?" Ronnie teased on the other end of the phone.

"You are a monster, but that does not mean others are also monsters," Pontius mocked with a laugh

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The new season of the Primeira Liga is about to begin, and the opening round features a key match as Sporting Lisbon hosts Porto

The youth training program is unparalleled in Portugal, and at the same time, the stadium is undergoing renovations; among the teams in Lisbon, only Sporting Lisbon stands out.

Entering the first team at the age of sixteen, even for a club in a third-tier league like Sporting CP, is a noteworthy achievement

However, due to taking a week off during the season, Ronnie missed the valuable preseason training time and was not called up to the first team, so he is currently still training with the youth team, with only one training session each day in the afternoon

He values his friend Su Dong greatly and believes that any potential risks that could lead to Su Dong's harm should be avoided

During each transfer period, teams like Sporting CP always see some players coming in and out, and this year is no exception

Upon his arrival, Su Dong was cautious and did not dare to act presumptuously. He was brought by Gorba to the modest locker room of the first team.

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However, Ronnie stated that once he joins the first team, as long as he performs excellently, it is entirely possible that the next contract could have an additional zero added to it

The purpose of Su Dong's call was to invite him and Jose Semedo to dinner

At that time, he treated himself more with recklessness and impulsiveness, without careful consideration

Last season, both teams underperformed, leading to the surprise victory of the dark horse team Boavista, which clinched the first Primeira Liga title in the club's history, causing embarrassment for the traditional three giants.

Is Su Donghui the next Ronny

Just over a month ago, this guy was merely a kid who couldn't even stand firm on an amateur team

It is mainly curiosity among the teammates regarding Su Dong, as he is only sixteen years old

To be frank, going to the gym to train strength at the age of sixteen is quite risky

After letting out a sigh, Ronny did not dwell too much on the matter. He quickly made a phone call to Lionel Pontes, primarily to discuss some issues regarding Sudong

Such players possess a solid foundation in their basic skills, with both technique and strength being commendable

Both Benfica and Belenenses do not have a new training facility, while Sporting Lisbon is constructing a new training base in Alcochete, which is said to be officially opened in 2002

Wasn't the original Ronnie also completely transformed in just over a year

By then, 100 euros will have been spent almost entirely

In fact, he has always been opposed to Ronny overtraining at the gym, but this guy is just too competitive

Su Dong was not familiar with everyone and, being a newcomer, took the initiative to introduce himself. After that, he chose a locker in the corner and began to organize his belongings, listening to the topics of conversation in the changing room.

He still clearly remembers that when Ronny first joined the team, his performance was not impressive, yet he boldly claimed that he would defeat the team's super talents Ricardo Quaresma and Edgar Marcelino