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Chapter 249 The Strongest One is Already in the Formation (Please Subscribe)
Even before the European Championship has started, the summer transfer window in European football is already in full swing.

The hottest stars in the summer are those who performed well in the past season and in major tournaments.

Some players' performances in the European Championship are entirely predictable. Even if they underperform in the European Championship, their stable performances over the past two or three seasons will not significantly reduce their market value, as their immediate impact remains undeniable.

However, if he performs well in the European Championship, his market value will increase significantly.

Therefore, buyers want to secure players before the major tournament, while sellers want to wait until after the European Championship.

As long as a player's performance isn't catastrophic, their market value won't drop too much. Keeping a player until after the game will likely increase their market value; it's a simple matter of probability.

That's why the competition between the two sides is so fierce.

For sellers, the players could potentially fetch an additional $200 million after the tournament.

However, the buyer will need to pay more than just 200 million; signing fees for good players, agent commissions, and salaries for several years will all need to be increased.

Especially in terms of salary, the difference for top players can be hundreds of millions.

This is no small sum for big clubs, so some clubs want to secure players as quickly as possible, and even give agents more money to harm the players' interests.

Furthermore, good players are competed for by more than one club, and the stories that unfold during the transfer window could be made into a very exciting TV series, and you could even see some simple applications of "The Art of War" in it.

As the entire Manchester United team boarded their return flight, news of the transfers was already everywhere.

As Champions League winners, Manchester United have attracted interest from several teams for some of their substitutes, such as Gary Neville.

However, players at this time were not so keen on transfers; they preferred a stable life. Players like Scholes didn't even have agents; they were content to stay and have a team to play for.

"Dejan, you used to be teammates with Chiesa, was he good?"

Beckham turned around and asked.

"not bad."

Lu Deyang nodded and said, "His type is like Robbie Fowler."

“No wonder, I heard his transfer fee is over 1000 million,” Beckham nodded and said.

"Even now, he can only be Dejan's substitute."

Redondo said from the side.

"The boss said he wouldn't bring in a striker, but I think he'll definitely try to bring in Shearer."

Gary Neville turned around and said.

It's no secret that the old Scottish man likes Shearer.

Newcastle are currently pursuing Shearer.

"Shearer is good, but he probably won't have many opportunities. He wants to go back to his hometown to play football." Lu Deyang glanced down at the newspaper and said, "Shearer's price tag is very high, not as high as Ronaldo's."

"That guy is outrageous!"

Gary Neville nodded and said, "He also seems to have a nickname, 'The Alien,' which was your old nickname, wasn't it?"

Lu Deyang nodded, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Lu Qiuwang rose to prominence early, leaving others to follow in his footsteps and languish in his wake.

“Sir Robson once said he was very good,” Beckham said after a moment’s thought.

"Of course, he's a very strong striker."

Redondo nodded in agreement.

You can experience the power of competition just by watching a match.

At this point, Ronaldo was someone you couldn't stop no matter how dirty your tackles were.

I should really suggest to Ferguson that he buy Ronaldo sometime.

Although it started off quite lively, many people fell asleep after the plane took off.

The post-match celebration the day before yesterday took a lot of energy.

Lu Deyang also closed his eyes and pretended to sleep; even if he wasn't sleepy, he needed to rest.

He will be quite busy for a long time to come.

This time, Monica became an official partner of UEFA again. Johansson put in a lot of effort, and Lu Qiuwang also spent a little money.

It's all about reciprocity.

He had ordered a batch of watches long before this seven-time champion, but the seven-time champion title was added later.

In addition to Manchester United staff and players, an extra 300 yuan was prepared, and customers who spent a certain amount at Monica Burgers could participate in a lucky draw.

Other items, such as various Manchester United player-signed jerseys and shoes, have also been prepared.

This item was extremely popular during the competition.

The Little Tigers can still scam several yuan from elementary school students every week.

Every major competition is a celebration, unless you hold it in the United States.

"That's about enough, guys, get up and tidy up."

Kidd and the other coaches reminded him.

Manchester United players started tidying up their appearance, and Beckham was the most popular person at this time. He was the only one in the team who carried a mirror with him, and he also carried a CD case, or CDs if necessary.

Wipe your face with wet wipes, fix your hair, and put on your suit jacket, even though it's summer.

The team bus went straight into the airport, and the whole team boarded the bus one by one. The Manchester United players were stunned when the bus drove out of the airport.

It's not that there are too few people, it's that there are too many people!

"Deyang!!!"

"Deyang, I love you!"

"Look at me, Deyang!"

"David, this is my phone number!"

"Eric~"

"Li, can you bring your streamer girlfriend on a date with me?"

The fans were chanting all sorts of nonsensical slogans.

The young people in Class 92 are very popular; there are no ugly girls among them, and the youthful and flamboyant players are even more popular.

As for Cantona.

Lu Deyang remembered something.

This guy is quite the cheater, though not many people know it.

Later, a staff member revealed that he had slept with the family members of the team and the first team, but this affair didn't cause a big stir. It's not unusual for this kind of thing to happen to a Frenchman.

There are plenty of European and American women who can't control their genitals.

Cantona is the kind of guy who looks very masculine.

Of the three West Ham youth academy players, only Joe Cole has a relatively clean private life.

Different perspectives. In Europe, this kind of thing isn't considered promiscuity but rather attractive. Ferdinand and his ilk would even take pictures of it with their blurry phones to show off.

From this perspective, those Dutch players who have remained consistent throughout their careers are moral exemplars in the world of football.

But it’s understandable.

Players are naturally full of energy. When ordinary people are young, they are full of thoughts about women. Players have beautiful girls offering themselves to them all the time. Ordinary people really can't resist that.

Looking out the window, Lu Deyang could spot several pretty girls with just a casual glance.

Even in Britain, there are many people of European descent.

Everyone roared with excitement, their eyes filled with admiration.

If Lu Qiuwang didn't have excellent moral character, he wouldn't be able to stand it either.

"Don't cause any scandals. If I see any news I don't want to see, you're all dead." Ferguson walked to the front of the bus and reminded them, "Go back and get some rest, then participate in the championship parade, and you can have a vacation. When you go to the national team, just don't cause any scandals."

Lu Deyang couldn't help but laugh.

The old man knows Manchester United players quite well.

Manchester United players really have a tradition when it comes to women.

From Best, who was a little further away, to Greenwood later on.

And then there's Lee Sharpe, who's currently on the team.

Manchester United players do frequently appear on the front page of newspapers with women for various reasons.

The bus finally managed to get everyone home.

After getting off the car, Lu Deyang and Lei Dongduo chatted briefly before heading home to rest.

There's no other reason, I'm just too fucking tired!

Sitting still for a long time in a car is very tiring, and it can also exacerbate mental fatigue.

I haven't had a proper rest these past few days.

After taking a shower at home, Lu Deyang turned on the TV.

On television, Lineker is discussing the England national team with a guest.

"Alan Shearer hasn't scored for the national team in 21 months, and Gascoigne is also in very poor form. Do you think the England national team can turn things around, Gary?" the guest asked.

Gary Lineker nodded and said, "I think Allan will definitely regain his form; he's England's most important player. As for Gazza..."

Even Lineker, who tried his best to speak favorably, couldn't guarantee Gascoigne's condition.

If that guy could stop drinking, it would be a miracle.

Shearer's performance for the national team has been decent.

Of these British stars, only Shearer showed any real promise in the tournament.

However, the British are being a bit too optimistic.

Even if all their players are in top form, it will be difficult for them to beat the other teams.

The main problem is that those teams are too strong.

Are you kidding me, players of Matthäus, Zidane, Figo, Baggio's caliber?
Even at his peak, Gascoigne was just so-so; he was the tallest among the short English players. At that time, in the European Championship, you couldn't even dream of winning the title without at least one near-king in the team.

Lu Deyang shook his head, got up, grabbed a bottle of orange juice, and started drinking.

But as soon as he sat down, the phone rang.

"Editor, are you spying on me outside my house?"

Lu Deyang asked with a hint of helplessness.

This guy always manages to time his calls perfectly.

Don't be fooled by the Japanese for only putting on a show; this stuff is genuinely useful.

They don't bombard you with calls, but they just manage to call at the perfect time, so there's nothing you can do if you want to get angry.

Gennori Kumagai smiled and said, "Teacher, I mainly wanted to congratulate you on winning the Seventh Crown. Shogakukan has also prepared a congratulatory gift for you, and I think it should be delivered to you as soon as possible."

"Okay, I have time today."

Lu Deyang said.

Genten Kumagai exchanged a few polite words before hanging up the phone.

This guy is obviously here to rush me to finish my manuscript.

Lu Deyang is also preparing a special episode about the European Championship, similar to the storylines in "Crayon Shin-chan" and "Detective Conan," which are set in urban environments and are good for watching the games.

If we switch to Pokémon, we'll need to come up with some solutions.

This isn't difficult at all.

Ash taught many trainers who abused their Pokémon along the way, so he found a soccer fanatic and trained his Pokémon to play soccer. To make him truly realize his mistakes, he had to defeat him on the soccer field with his Pokémon.

Lu Deyang thought he was smart for figuring out the plot so quickly.

Not long after, the doorbell rang.

Kumagai Genten got out of the car and walked in.

"Teacher, congratulations on becoming the world's number one football player." Kumagai Genten handed over two bags and said, "I also bought you a gift out of my own pocket to thank you for taking care of me over the years."

"Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Kumagai."

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

After inviting him into the house, Lu Deyang brewed the tea his uncle had left behind again.

This is all we have at home. Who knows, decades from now, when we find someone, they might still be using tea leaves from 78.

"Teacher, this might be our last collaboration. I'm being transferred back to Japan," Kumagai Gennori said with a smile.

"You got promoted?"

Lu Deyang asked.

Gennori Kumagai nodded vigorously and said, "President of Weekly Shonen Sunday, this is all thanks to you, teacher. If there is anything I can do to help you, please let me know."

"Great job, keep it up."

Lu Deyang thought for a moment and asked, "So who will take over your work next? Can we have Moritaka Chisato come?"

"teacher."

Genten Kumagai shook his head with a wry smile.

Teacher Lu is great in every way, except he loves to joke around.

“I’ve always felt that I’ve been taken advantage of in cooperating with you. I’ve never accepted any sexual favors, and you even said that this is a unique feature of Japan,” Lu Deyang sighed.

Kumagai Genden was finding it difficult to cope.

However, he also admired Lu Deyang, saying that Kudo Shizuka really did have some stories with him after arriving in Japan.

In truth, Shizuka Kudo got the better deal.

Lu Deyang explained the plan he had just come up with.

Gennori Kumagai's eyes immediately lit up and he said, "It's perfect for making a theatrical version. Although it won't be released in time for the European Cup, it'll be just right to release it two years later."

"Correct!"

Lu Deyang nodded and said.

The 98 World Cup.

Needless to say, that was the tournament with the widest reach in terms of publicity.

With perfect timing, favorable location, and supportive people, plus the encouragement from sponsors and betting companies, this kind of thing is very difficult to replicate.

We can take advantage of the World Cup to fleece the people.

The two chatted for a while before Lu Deyang saw the other person off.

The girls weren't home, so Lu Deyang ate something and went to sleep.

Two days later.

He and Redondo arrived at the Theatre of Dreams early.

This bus tour route goes from Dream Theatre to Dream Theatre, without including Carrington.

Even though we arrived early, the sheer number of enthusiastic fans was still quite surprising.

The bus parade, which started at noon, had already attracted a large number of fans to wait near the Theatre of Dreams by 9 a.m., causing traffic congestion and prompting police to implement emergency traffic control measures in the vicinity.

Inside the stadium, the heat outside was still palpable. "I was terrified; the fans were so enthusiastic," Schmeichel said, still shaken.

When he parked his car, he didn't expect a group of fans to be waiting in the parking lot.

His aura was so menacing that he almost thought they were going to kidnap him.

"The team's security measures were indeed inadequate."

Lu Deyang said.

This kind of thing is easily compared; try using it for security purposes in China and see what happens.

"The city hall must be having a headache right now; nobody expected there to be so many fans," Cantona said with a wicked grin.

He was happy to see the British make fools of themselves.

He had been criticized by many newspapers before.

"We already have a lot of fans, and with the addition of fans who came to watch the European Championship, the number of people is much larger than they expected," Lu Deyang said directly.

This is something you can figure out in a day or two; I have no idea what the British are thinking.

The contingency plan looks like it was made last year; how can it be the same?

A group of people chatted casually.

It's mostly about national teams and summer travel.

Around 11 a.m., as they prepared to board the bus, many players quickly ate something or went to the restroom.

Ferguson walked over with a smile and asked, "I heard from them that you think signing Ronaldo would be better?"

"Correct."

Lu Deyang said, "Shearer is very good, but Ronaldo is far better than him. If we can get Ronaldo, we will be a cosmic battleship."

Ferguson never expected Lu Deyang to have such a high opinion of Ronaldo.

After all, he's a player from the Dutch Eredivisie.

There is also the possibility of not adapting well after a transfer.

“I’ll discuss it with them. I heard Barcelona wants him, but we don’t think we have much of an advantage in that regard,” Ferguson said. “Brazilians prefer sunny places, and he wouldn’t come even if the salary were the same.”

"Just give it a try."

Lu Deyang said.

This is also an important point.

For other players, Manchester United's seven titles are synonymous with honor.

But Brazilians love to enjoy life, so it's hard to say for sure. In terms of weather, food, and even nightlife, Manchester can't compare to Barcelona.

These aspects are quite important for Brazilian players.

Ferguson patted Lu Deyang on the shoulder and said, "I will try my best to bring him in, but don't have too high hopes."

He wasn't so optimistic about the Brazilian players.

Lu Deyang nodded and boarded the bus.

After the teammates boarded the bus one by one, the bus slowly departed under the escort of the mounted police.

There were many mounted police officers stationed in front of and behind the vehicle, and police cars were also clearing the way.

Boom—As soon as the bus left the Dream Theater, it felt like it had been plunged into the world of Resident Evil.

Fans, all of them are fans!
Overwhelming.

There was almost no place to put your feet on either side of the street.

All the windows of the building were open, and the balconies were full of people.

Even the tops of streetlights, mailboxes, and telephone booths were filled with fans.

Loud.

The scene was very noisy.

The cheers and screams of the fans infected the Manchester United players, who kept waving at them from the railing, which made the fans show an even more terrifying enthusiasm.

Lu Deyang took out several pairs of earplugs and put on a pair himself.

Gary Neville noticed and immediately came over to get a pair.

Excessively noisy places can be uncomfortable, and today's march is destined to last a long time.

Lu Deyang handed a pair to Redondo and stood by the bus to look at them.

Redondo didn't put it on immediately, but instead gestured for Lu Deyang to talk.

Lu Deyang took out one earphone and asked, "What's wrong, Fernando?"

"No, it's just that I feel like my career has come to an end, and it will be difficult to achieve better results in the future," Redondo sighed.

"Don't think about so many unnecessary things, let's talk about it when you can't kick anymore."

Lu Deyang advised.

These artsy young people are so hard to deal with; they're always pondering the meaning of life.

How could he not want to retire?

Cantona got involved too.

However, he regretted it after retiring.

“That’s what I’ve been thinking about,” Redondo said.

"Don't think about it." Lu Deyang pointed to the fans and said, "Look at them, they also love football. Having talent is the luckiest thing. If you retire, you may not be used to it, so don't think too much about it."

Redondo smiled and nodded.

He was indeed overthinking things.

Redondo then said, "I've been thinking about writing my autobiography lately, what do you think, Dejan?"

"Great."

Lu Deyang said with certainty, "If you ask reporters for help, it's easy for them to distort your meaning. Writing it yourself at least ensures that your words won't be misinterpreted. You can take your time writing it and publish it after you retire."

Many players' autobiographies are ghostwritten by journalists.

They went to talk to the players and asked them some questions.

However, they often try to elicit certain statements from players in order to create sensational stories, such as revealing locker room secrets.

These things shouldn't have been brought up in the first place.

Many things are amplified because they are reported.

The players are only at the level of high school students. Sometimes they make up quickly when they have a conflict. But if it is exposed and fans and the media add fuel to the fire, things will become much more complicated.

Lu Deyang also felt that he would be better off writing his own autobiography.

Not long after, Steve Bruce came over and said, "I'm thinking about retiring. Give me some advice."

"My opinion is to get out."

Lu Deyang laughed and scolded, "You guys keep saying you're retiring, but you're not going to retire. Let's talk about it again when you actually retire."

Bruce rolled his eyes in annoyance.

I finally managed to feel a little sentimental, and I was immediately scolded.

However, this is definitely not his style.

A while later, Lu Deyang received calls from Totti and Buffon, two young men who had never had the chance to play in a major tournament and were planning to come to England to watch the European Championship.

Now, the King of Land Ball can only be the host.

His phone kept ringing.

Monica, who remained in Rome, told him about some of the sponsors.

There were also invitations from various television stations, and even an invitation from the English Football Association to kick off the match.

However, Lu Deyang refused.

The TV station could choose to participate in a couple of programs to warm up for the European Championship and also advertise Monica Hamburger.

"You're really busy, Dejan."

Gary Neville said with some envy, "If I had connections like that, my company would definitely make a lot of money."

"Don't worry, you'll eventually find that everyone around you is a good person, and that will mean you've succeeded," Lu Deyang said.

Gary Neville was also the captain of both Manchester United and England during his peak years.

This identity implies a certain level of exposure.

Even if you want to keep a low profile, you can't.

"I really hope that day will come."

Gary Neville said enviously.

Before long, the players got a little bored.

The bus parade was moving slower than usual today.

Fortunately, some food and drinks were left in the car beforehand. Since they were all adults, they were able to control themselves and try not to eat too much, which would make them need to go to the toilet.

Nobody wants to lose face in front of fans all over the world.

It was past 6 p.m. when we finally got back to the Dream Theater.

The first-team players are already showing signs of fatigue.

The main problem is that it hasn't eased up yet.

After a quick tidy-up, we waited in the passageway.

Martin Edwards, as club president, stood in the center of the pitch and said: "In 1980, I inherited my father Luiz's shares in Manchester United. At that time, I thought about one thing: what kind of club do I want Manchester United to be? I felt that Manchester United should be great again, and I wanted Manchester United to win everything. Fortunately, I did it..."

A huge cheer erupted in the Theatre of Dreams.

Manchester United's success is indeed inseparable from his support.

First, there's the issue of Ferguson. Without Edwards' support, Ferguson wouldn't have lasted this long and would have been sacked.

At that time, the fans in the stadium were the ones who most wanted Ferguson to leave.

"Of course, this is mainly thanks to the players and coaching staff, so let's have a fantastic night together!" Edwards continued.

He didn't take up too much time.

The cheers at Dream Theater grew louder and louder.

Lu Deyang's teammates stood in the passageway.

The staff carefully handed the trophies to each person.

As the team's boss, Ferguson held the Champions League trophy in his hands.

Lu Deyang was holding the FA Cup.

Bruce is holding the Premier League title in the background.

Then comes the Toyota Cup and the Super Cup.

This is probably how much the trophy means to the British.

"Let our heroes come in and display the trophies."

As the DJ gave an enthusiastic shout, Ferguson led his team onto the pitch.

"Alex!!!"

"Deyang!!!!!!!!!"

Arriving with trophy after trophy, Old Trafford was like an erupting volcano, with cheers that could almost drown out Manchester.

So cool!
So excited!

Seeing so many trophies, the fans were absolutely thrilled.

The elderly Scottish man was clearly unable to lift it, so he quickly went inside and handed it to a staff member.

Gary Neville held the Toyota Cup trophy high above his head, giving Bruce a defiant look.

Bruce followed suit and raised the trophy.

However, the two trophies are significantly different in weight.

The Premier League title trophy weighs over 20 kilograms, and it's not light to hold it for a long time.

But no one is willing to back down in a situation like this; it's a matter of male dignity.

Fans soon witnessed an amusing scene: apart from Ferguson, who was helped by staff to place the trophy on the display stand, the other six Manchester United fans holding the trophy raised it high, none of them wanting to be left behind.

This amount of weight was nothing special to Lu Deyang.

He was exceptionally talented and received numerous enhancements.

Most importantly, I often practice lifting things at home. It's common for someone weighing over 100 pounds to lift things repeatedly for more than an hour.

"Give up, Gary."

Bruce said through gritted teeth.

“Old man, you should put this down first,” Gary Neville said.

The Toyota Cup trophy weighs only 12 kilograms, so it's not a big burden for him.

Undeterred, Bruce advised, "David, don't be so reckless."

Beckham didn't say anything, but he raised the Community Shield slightly higher.

7.5 kilograms is not a big problem for him.

Only Bruce and Ferguson had relatively heavy trophies.

All other trophies weigh less than 20 kilograms.

Lu Deyang couldn't stand it anymore and said, "Let's go, I'm a little tired, put the trophy down."

The other talents followed and walked towards the display stand in the center of the venue.

Ferguson glared at the young men.

There wasn't supposed to be a few minutes allotted for displaying the trophies, and Ferguson, who knew these people very well, immediately knew what had happened.

The commentator on the broadcasting station said with a smile, "It seems that Manchester United's trophy-lifting competition has come to an end. I just wonder what the rankings will be."

As the seven trophies were placed, Old Trafford erupted in cheers once again.

There's no way around it; this is an unprecedented honor.

Many Manchester United fans had tears in their eyes.

Even the legendary Charleston shed tears.

Ferguson, holding the microphone, said, "Standing here today, I can finally say out loud that I am a good coach, and I hope some of you can apologize to me..."

A burst of laughter erupted in the Dream Theater.

However, Lu Deyang felt that Ferguson was serious.

It's extremely despicable to harass family members by phone, so it's understandable that Ferguson was angry.

However, Ferguson didn't dwell on the topic and continued, "You all share in the trophy, the players and coaching staff have also put in a lot of effort, and most importantly, we have the best player in the world—Dejan..."

(End of this chapter)