Becoming a football god from Arsenal

Chapter 114: Physical Fitness Level 3! A gift for Harry and Safina! Gilbert leaves the team!
In the next few days, Maher spent every day in the gym and training ground. Taking advantage of this free time, he began to look for new skills.

He had a plan before, and he would try to consider the new skills in terms of 'stopping the ball' and 'dribbling', which were the two abilities he lacked the most at the moment.

It goes without saying that he is good at stopping the ball. This is the foundation, the basic skill, and the key to whether all his other skills can be used comfortably on the court.

As for dribbling, the importance of this ability is actually no less than shooting and passing.

But the gap between his ability and shooting and passing is indeed quite large, as he only has two level 2 skills.

On the day of Arsenal's first-team training, he clearly felt that with his current breakthrough ability, his success rate in a small area was not high.

The distance must be extended and there must be a certain amount of space so that his strongest speed ability can come in handy.

Of course, he is not worried about the lack of opportunities to demonstrate 'level 4 speed' on the field. Arsenal's passing style is not control, but fast passing and cutting, and there are many counterattack scenes in every game.

By then, his speed will definitely be the team's killer weapon in offense!
It’s just that he can’t dominate the Premier League just by relying on his speed, he still needs to find more offensive means for himself.

When the time comes, try to use shaking and boiling water to solve the problem when there is a large space. If the space is small, use dribbling and ball control skills to make a breakthrough. It will be more comprehensive and make it more difficult for defensive players to figure out, and you will be able to get past them no matter what.

"So, instead of working on your dribbling skills, why not work on ball control?"

After thinking about these points clearly, Maher gradually came up with this idea. He felt that this was the most reasonable one. What he lacked now was the ability to control the ball.

What are the things like dodging, moving around, changing directions and breaking through at high speed? The first quality and ability required is to control the ball under your feet and control it well.

If a player has excellent ball control skills, it will be very troublesome for the defender when he approaches him at high speed.

At this time, you may not need to make too many moves. Just wait for the defensive player to have no way to retreat, go forward to fight for the ball, and then rely on your flexible feet to pass him!
Typical examples include Messi, Iniesta, Hazard and other wingers who are good at dribbling past opponents.

Their passing is very simple, with almost no complicated moves.

Simple push, pull and button pressing, combined with the shaking of the body, the rhythm of changing directions and the advantage of speed burst, can easily lead to a breakthrough.

"Just practice stopping and controlling the ball!"

Maher made up his mind and added the training of two new skills to his daily training, and he was full of enthusiasm and motivation for the whole day.

It's not just because of the novelty of practicing new skills, but also the joy of thinking about expanding my arsenal.

Improvement is always good, and there is nothing more gratifying than watching yourself getting stronger step by step, especially when you get positive feedback all the time.

Of course, Maher did not give up other training. He allocated his training time reasonably, ensuring a certain intensity every day for physical training, and then neutralizing it with technical training.

On May 5, Maher, who was running in the gym at night, finally upgraded his "physical fitness".

This was his first improvement in ability in London after the end of the season, enough to make him very excited.

[Skill: Endurance lv3]

[Proficiency: 1/2000]

[Benefits: After your muscle endurance gradually improves, your cardiopulmonary function will gradually increase, your all-round endurance will be enhanced, and your aerobic and anaerobic running abilities will be greatly improved! ]

Maher could feel a peculiar sensation rising in his lungs, as if they had become a bottomless pit that could never be filled.

"Now, my physical strength is basically enough."

He smiled and said to himself that the pressure of training was relieved a little. Next, he could focus more on improving other abilities!
On May 5, Maher and Mendes' client Peppino went to a cafe to sign a rental contract with the landlord of the mansion in North London.

The annual rent is 65 pounds. Maher has the first right of refusal to the mansion. He can buy it for 2 million pounds within two years. After the expiration date, he may have to combine the market price at that time with the offers of others.

"call"

After signing the contract, Maher walked out of the cafe and said to Peppino with a smile: "I am more motivated to make money. I must turn it into my own house within two years."

"Haha."

Peppino smiled. He was still optimistic about Maher: "Keep going. You are about to get your third salary increase in the first year of your career. Who knows how many more you will get in the second year."

"By the way." Seeing him bring this up, Maher asked, "Why didn't Mr. Mendes tell me about the salary increase negotiations?"

"I know this."

Peppino glanced at the date and said, "After the summer transfer window opens in July, Transfermarkt's value will be updated again. Your value will definitely increase significantly. Plus, once your potential buyers appear, your value in all aspects will increase.

"That's when the negotiation is best and you're most likely to get a high-paying contract."

Peppino seemed to be afraid that Mahel would think too much, so he quickly added after saying this: "Of course, I don't mean to put pressure on the club. I heard that Mr. Wenger is quite proactive in giving you a salary increase this time, and Mr. Mendes is also very sincere.

"It's just that many times, the value of a player requires some external demands to be reflected, so that both parties can understand what kind of valuable player you are."

Maher waved his hand and shook his head, "I understand all of this, Mr. Peppino, don't worry about anything."

After parting with Peppino, he smiled knowingly at the thought that he could call Harry and Safina to move to their new home today, and decided to go to the luxury goods store first.

He had long been thinking about giving the two of them championship gifts, and they couldn't be missing. He had better be sincere when working with team employees.

He needs to establish a good image and reputation so as to attract more outstanding talents to join his team, build better relationships in daily interactions, and work together to help him improve.

Coming to a store of luxury watch brand Patek Philippe, Maher, with the help of the shopping guide, bought two watches, one for men and one for women, both priced at around 1 pounds.

This is definitely a very luxurious watch in this era, and it is the top-level watch except for limited editions and special editions.

He went to the bank again and took out 2 pounds as the two men's end-of-season bonuses, and put 1 pounds in each of their watch boxes.

"Ava."

Thinking of his uncle's family, Maher entered his uncle's bank account number, transferred 3 pounds without saying a word, and then left the bank.

Now that his life is getting better and better, he can't forget his uncle and aunt's family. If he accumulates more honors and wealth in the future, he can open a "personal honor exhibition hall" in London.

Then let my uncle and aunt help look after them and pay them high salaries. After all, family members are the most reassuring.

The two commercial vehicles drove slowly and finally stopped near 13 Kenton Street.

Maher got off the car first, then picked up Harry and Safina from the car behind, and stood on the side of the street to give directions to several movers.

"Here?" Harry looked at the super luxurious villa and small park not far away, stunned, and glanced at Mael next to him.

He thought that Maher, who received a huge bonus in Sheffield, would most likely rent a villa after returning to London.

But I didn't expect that the other party would build a mansion that would rank among the best in the whole of London.

“The environment is really nice.”

Safina sniffed the fresh air nearby and couldn't help but move closer to the house. The black and white striped top and denim shorts she wore today matched the beautiful scenery nearby.

She walked around for a few steps and observed the surroundings of the house closely. She was shocked. "I can't imagine how comfortable it is to live here. I have never been to such a luxurious villa before."

"Mael."

Safina turned around and smiled: "Don't ask us to pay the rent, haha"

Maher also laughed. Seeing them like this, he felt very happy and had a sense of accomplishment.

This is the result of a year's hard work, and we are finally moving in!
He came up to the two people, picked up the two exquisite gift bags in his hands, and said with a smile: "Guess what this is?"

"what?"

Harry walked forward curiously. There was no logo on the gift bag, so he could only guess what small item it was. "Souvenir?"

Safina leaned over to take a look and joked, "I guess it was a letter from a female fan to him, hahahaha"

They were all in a good mood at the moment and laughed a lot during the conversation.

"Open it and take a look."

Maher didn't hide it anymore, and handed the gift bag to the two of them, watching them split it with a smile, "This is the end-of-season gift for you."

"Patek Philippe?" Safina opened it first. Women are faster in this respect. Her pupils shrank slightly, and she opened her red lips in surprise, "9400 pounds? Is this a gift for us?"

Harry also opened it at this time. He was more careful when unpacking it. He saw the red envelope tucked in the side and took it out.

Feeling the heaviness in his hand, he couldn't help but shook his head, "Maer, this is too valuable, and there's also this red envelope. I don't know how to thank you." "And a red envelope?"

Safina was more straightforward. She took out the money from the red envelope and counted it. When she counted more than fifty, she weighed the thickness of two dozen bills and knew the exact amount. "1 pounds!"

"Yes!" She came to Maher with money in one hand and a watch in the other, and gave him a big hug to express her gratitude.

Maher didn't react to this sudden coercion. When he did, Safina was already walking towards the house holding the watch and money.

She twisted and turned funny all the way, as if she was walking on the red carpet, and it was obvious that she was really happy.

“You are the best employer I have ever had.”

Harry's way of expressing his gratitude and excitement was more simple. He hugged Mahel and then strolled beside him.

After entering the house, Maher took them around the house and told them that they could choose any house on the first floor to live in.

"Yeah!"

Upon hearing the news, Safina once again acted out of character, cheered and high-fived Mahel, then ran across the first floor to look for him.

It seems that everyone has some special hobbies, and Safina's hobby is luxurious villas.

But on second thought, who doesn’t like this kind of house?

"Come to think of it, I have something else to say."

Harry was in no hurry to choose, and hesitated behind Maher, and finally said, “Safina has studied therapeutic massage with me for a long time, and her level is almost the same as mine.

“She spends very little time preparing nutritious meals every day, and she has long wanted to work with me to give you a therapeutic massage.

“I think you have already discovered that when I give you a physical therapy massage alone, it is sometimes not comprehensive. If there is two of us, the efficiency and recovery effect in all aspects will be better.

"She doesn't ask for a big pay rise, she just wants the £500-a-week subsidy to continue."

Mael turned his head and looked at him. Safina's figure, appearance and temperament were the best among European and American women. How could he refuse her?

For this kind of problem, wouldn't it be enough for Safina to agree?

He smiled secretly, covered his mouth with his right hand and said, "Okay, I'm fine."

"That's good!" Harry looked very happy and came forward to hug Mael again.

After Safina had chosen her room, Maher called the two of them together and prepared to talk business: "Harry just told me about that matter. Now that it's calculated, both of you will have a weekly salary of 2000 pounds."

Harry and Safina looked at each other and nodded slightly, feeling a little nervous, not knowing what Mael wanted to say.

"I thought about it before I came here."

Maher smiled and said generously: "You guys contributed a lot to my being able to maintain a good physical condition last year. Now that I have been promoted to a Premier League giant, I will get a higher salary and I will also increase your salary."

"Haa." Harry and Safina gasped and looked at each other again, curiosity on their faces. They were waiting for Mahel to tell them the amount.

"3000 pounds."

Maher didn't hesitate and stated the amount directly: "Your weekly salary will increase to 3000 pounds."

Harry and Safina were shocked again. They couldn't close their mouths and raised their arms and shouted, "Wow!"

Harry guaranteed that if someone asked him at this moment what he wanted to say to his boss, he would definitely say he wished him a long life.

"I love you to death!"

At this time, Safina rushed over and hugged Mahel tightly again, and did not let go for a long time.

Maher looked at them with a smile and was in a good mood. Plus, today was a good day for moving, so he couldn't help but take the two of them out for a big meal.

On May 5, Arsenal had a holiday and Wenger called Maher to ask about his recent situation.

Maher chatted with him for a while and found that Wenger did not blame him for the incident. Instead, he seemed to have forgotten it and never mentioned it from beginning to end.

“Five weeks of vacation.”

Wenger finally talked about the holiday arrangements and gave his blessing: "Relax and find a beautiful city for your holiday. I hope you have a good time during this period and be in good shape for the start of the game.

"Everyone is waiting for you, and we all hope that you can gain a foothold in the Premier League as soon as possible."

"Ok."

After hanging up the phone, Maher called Gilbert to go to the training ground together to start some technical training again.

Although he had other things to do occasionally these days, he never gave up training. He must always remember what is most important to him.

We must always remind ourselves that even if we become stronger and stronger in the future, we must not stop improving ourselves.

He will keep working hard until he becomes a football god!
At two o'clock in the afternoon of that day, he saw the ball-stopping proficiency panel appear, and another new skill had arrived.

[Skill: Force Release lv2]

[Proficiency: (159/300)]

[Effect: You gradually master the way to release the force of various types of passes, and can often capture the landing point of the football exquisitely, and release the force of the ball through some detailed processing! ]

Finally here!
Initial level 2, pretty good.

After upgrading to lv3 in a short period of time, you will probably be able to use it initially. After upgrading to lv4, you may have the feeling of being able to stop wherever you want.

Maher came to the sidelines to drink water, feeling a little confused as to why his ball control ability had not yet improved. He had been practicing more on ball control in the past few days, and had practiced ball stopping less.

"Is ball control also a brain skill?"

He thought about this and felt that it was possible. After all, it was difficult to classify it into a single skill type.

During his training these days, he practiced ball sense, various push and pull, various dunk and other movements. These are all training methods for the basic ball control skills he had accumulated in the past.

"never mind."

Maher didn't think any more about it and just practiced. He would be able to master it one day. Skills that were more difficult to practice would have better effects. He already knew this.

"I'll leave tomorrow."

Gilbert came over and smiled at him while drinking water: "You can't practice your ball control if no one passes the ball to you."

"Where are you going?" Maher turned to look at him and asked curiously.

"Bournemouth." Gilbert packed up his training equipment and lowered his head and said, "It's not the team, but to train in that town, there is a good training environment there.

"I might just go to the new team from there and never come back."

Maer nodded slightly, feeling a little reluctant: "I'll see you off at the airport tomorrow."

Once Gilbert leaves tomorrow, he may have to find two more sparring team members, preferably one who can help him improve his ball control and various techniques, and one who can help him train his body and coordination.

To put it simply, find a personal trainer who focuses on improving technical skills, and then find a personal trainer who focuses on improving physical skills.

At that time, the real sprint period for improving strength will arrive!

"Okay."

Gilbert smiled and readily agreed: "Tickets for 4pm, I'll call you then."

"it is good."

Maher looked at the training ground in front of him and thought about his good brother going out for a year, so he couldn't help but ask: "What kind of player do you want to be when you come back in a year?"

The reluctance in Gilbert's eyes was even stronger. Not only was he parting with his good friends, but he was also parting with the training base where he grew up.

He thought for a long time, lowered his head, pursed his lips and said with a trembling voice: "The players who can stay here and fight alongside you in Arsenal."

ps: Just one day today, the off-season plot is almost over.

(End of this chapter)