Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 269 A Busy Off-Season! Qin Ming Travels the World, the Transfer Market Opens! A Money War!

2016 5 Month 20 Day.

Five days after the end of the Premier League season, Arsenal held a press conference to officially announce that they would be renewing Qin Ming's contract.

The contents of the contract are kept highly confidential.

Even The Sun couldn't find it.

After the press conference, Qin Ming and Barnett went to a private club, both with satisfied smiles on their faces, clearly very pleased with the new contract.

"The weekly wage has increased by £100,000, and the profit sharing is also much higher than before. Arsenal's sincerity is very evident."

Qin Ming took a sip of lemonade.

Although the 2015-16 season was over for him, he still tried his best to maintain self-discipline.

After all, they are going to Dubai for training in July.

Moreover, the Premier League next season will definitely be more intense than he imagined.

Recently, news broke that Manchester United wanted to buy back Pogba, with the transfer fee reportedly reaching £8900 million.

“My friend in Italy told me that Paul is willing to spend £200 million of his own money just to break your record.”

Barnett couldn't help but laugh.

He felt that Raiola's players, such as Balotelli and Pogba, had a really different way of thinking than ordinary people.

"This can be considered a kind of gimmick. Manchester United may not be good at other things, but they are good at generating traffic."

Qin Ming believes this is likely a Manchester United operational tactic.

"Your salary is now significantly higher than Alexis's, which is only 18, almost half of yours."

Barnett has a fairly good understanding of the situation within the Arsenal team.

"He won't care too much," Qin Ming shook his head.

He understood Barnett's meaning, but he also knew Sanchez's character well enough that he wouldn't become the kind of person who wanted to be the big brother just because he won three championships.

"I'm planning to go on a trip, and I'll go to Milan at the end of the month."

Qin Ming put down his cup and stood up.

"Call me if you have any problems, and please be careful and remember to bring Paul and the others with you."

Barnett head.

The bodyguards he had arranged for Qin Ming beforehand all had military experience.

There are definitely no problems with security.

"Okay." After leaving the private club, Qin Ming first boarded a flight to Rome.

During this period, he disappeared from the football world, but frequently appeared in the sports world.

French Open and Rome Masters Final.
He was also caught on camera during the Western Conference Finals game between the Warriors and the Thunder at the end of May.

In that game, the Thunder once led 3-1, but the Warriors, with Curry's return and Thompson's explosive performance, hit 11 three-pointers in four games and won three straight to advance to the finals.

During this time, he also took on several sports brand endorsements in the United States, which allowed him to earn some extra money while traveling.

Wait until August 28th.

Qin Ming arrived in Milan, Italy. Looking at the magnificent San Siro in front of him, he recalled the glory of the Italian Serie A mini-World Cup.

Unfortunately, things will only get worse in the future.

As the saying goes, there are no famous games in the final.

Today's Champions League final was like this: both Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid played conservatively, and Atletico Madrid's tactical style is more defensive.

But Real Madrid is different from Arsenal. The midfield composed of Modric, Casemiro and Toni Kroos is even stronger than Atletico Madrid's.

This always resulted in Atletico Madrid's counterattacks coming to nothing.

Real Madrid has won the title.

When Qin Ming saw Benzema score, he knew the suspense was over.

Real Madrid was still the better team.

"Next season..." Qin Ming looked down at the trophy on the sidelines of the court, which resembled a dot of light.

If Arsenal completes its reinforcements, can it compete with Real Madrid?
He didn't know the answer either.

Some things can't be thought about; they need to be put into practice.

However, he was indeed looking forward to that moment.

In June, Qin Ming traveled all over the world and watched the NBA Finals.

The Cavaliers lost Game 4 against the Warriors.

After the game, James said, "I'm replaying parts of the game in my mind. Some of our performances are driving me crazy. Mental breakdowns, mistakes, and missed opportunities—these things are constantly swirling in my head."

The Cavaliers wanted Qin Ming to team up with James, but he declined because he was eager to watch the WBO finals and later went to Madison Square Garden in New York.

Zou Shiming vs. Joseph Aytay.

After a hard-fought ten rounds, Zou Shiming ultimately won by points, taking the WBO International Flyweight Championship belt.

Qin Ming was thrilled.

really.

Sports that excite men are inseparable from competition and conflict.

After the match, he asked Zou Shiming for an autograph, and even posed with the gold belt in hand, taking a cool photo of himself.

The Asian Qualifiers Round 12 will not be held until September.

The last two matches were friendly games, and the opponents weren't particularly strong.

Qin Ming simply didn't return to China.

He underwent a series of examinations in the United States and adjusted his training plan for the next season.

It was during training with Julian Edelman, a professional football player who had previously worked with him on a Puma commercial, that he discovered they both seemed to be using performance-enhancing drugs.

The steroid kind.

Because the NFL has relatively lax drug testing standards, and of course, commercial leagues are all pretty much the same, as they don't rely on the International Gymnastics Federation or the Olympic Committee for their livelihood.

Many American bodybuilders openly use performance-enhancing drugs.

However, professional football players don't need overly exaggerated muscles. De Bruyne used to have a bit of a belly, but he still managed to put on a brilliant performance.
Besides, Qin Ming will be participating in the World Cup in the future, so how could he possibly get involved in something like that?

His next stop was San Jose State University.

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Copa America, CONMEBOL moved the tournament to the United States for the first time.

"We just played in the Copa America last year, and now we're back for another one. Alexis, keep it up!"

Qin Ming said to Sanchez.

"To be honest, I feel pretty tired," Sanchez said, shrugging helplessly.

"Don't lose, otherwise the win you had last year won't count."

Qin Ming recalled the online opinions, which were mostly biased towards Argentina.

"rest assured!"

Sanchez grinned. "That's them for us!"

After leaving the United States, Qin Ming went straight to France, where this year's European Championship is being held.

Actually, Barnett didn't want him to go.

why?
The terrorist attacks in Paris last November caused a great deal of casualties.

But this year's security measures are clearly more meticulous.

On June 11, after visiting the sights in Marseille, Qin Ming was still fast asleep in his hotel room when he was woken up by a commotion.

It turns out that a fierce conflict broke out between fans of both England and Russia before the match.

To say it was intense wouldn't be entirely accurate.

Because the England fans were being beaten unilaterally, even though they outnumbered the rest. Several of Qin Ming's teammates were on this England national team, which is why he came to the stadium to cheer them on.

As it turned out, Hodgson's England team really messed up.

They were eliminated by Iceland in the knockout stage, a huge upset.

There weren't many transfer news during the European Championship; most of them involved the Chinese Super League.

Hulk's signing of Shanghai SIPG for 5500 million euros immediately made him the world's most expensive summer transfer window signing.

Other Chinese Super League teams are not to be outdone.

Fueled by the influx of money into football and the subsequent revival of the football environment, the improvement of Chinese Super League clubs can only be described as rapid.

What's even more concerning is the increasing number of young players playing abroad.

When the European Championship final arrives, Portugal will face France.

Mid June.

CIES Football Observatory regularly publishes the latest player valuation rankings.

Messi, who is in first place, has a net worth of £1.63 million.

Qin Ming, who came in second, had £1.55 million.

Neymar, who is in third place, has a net worth of £1.53 million.

Cristiano Ronaldo, in fourth place, has a net worth of £1.06 million.

Qin Ming scoffed when he saw it, thinking the other party was really too outrageous.

Although they ranked themselves second.

The European Championship final arrived as scheduled, but the butterfly effect created by Qin Ming did not affect the European Championship.

After the two teams traded 10 yellow cards, the 120-minute match went the full 90 minutes.

Portugal won the championship.

"This year's Ballon d'Or belongs to Cristiano."

Qin Ming said to Barnett.

"You'll still have a chance next year, don't put too much pressure on yourself." Barnett felt that Qin Ming's performance this season, even if he couldn't consistently finish in the top three, at least finishing in the top five was no problem.

The fact that next season is not a World Cup or European Championship year is a significant advantage for Qin Ming.

"What pressure can there be in football? It's not like we're starving. Besides, I'm enjoying the present."

Qin Ming knew, of course, that the championship represented everything.

After Cristiano Ronaldo won the European Championship, online opinions were almost unanimously in favor of him.

But he doesn't want to abandon his original intention of playing football.

happy.

These two simple words encapsulate his unwavering commitment to this path.

“It’s good that you think that way,” Barnett nodded.

Suddenly, the cell phone on the table beeped.

"Mr. Wenger's phone call"

Qin Ming answered the call and greeted him.

The professor got straight to the point: with the end of the European Championship, clubs in the top five European leagues need to start making moves.

Arsenal scout Francis Caggigao is in France.

Their first contact was with Kanté, the Frenchman who unfortunately spent the entire European Championship final on the bench.

It's because French coach Didier Deschamps prefers Matuidi and Pogba.

"Then I'll go take a look tonight."

Qin Ming hung up the phone, his expression a little strange.

His relationship with Kanté was only so-so; aside from two matches against each other, they didn't have much contact.

Who knew that Kanter had previously asked to meet him?

Saint Denis remained lively that evening, with excited Portuguese fans singing and strolling through the streets.

Qin Ming met Kant at a restaurant.

"Long time no see." He waved.

Kant thought of that unconventional way of saying "thank you," and wanted to grin but felt it was impolite, so he stood up and waved as well.

"I've never seen you so nervous when you're playing football; you always seem to come out of my blind spot."

Qin Ming made a joke to shorten the distance between them.

Actually, he didn't need to act as a lobbyist; that was Francis's job. He just needed to express his desire to be teammates with Kanté.

That's right.

Even if it were just for his own sake, he would still make this trip.

Imagine having a Kant standing behind you, a group of people whose area is as vast as the ocean. Who can understand that sense of security?
Moreover, Kante's personality is quite likable.

The two didn't discuss transfers, but instead chatted about last season's Premier League, Copa America, and European Championship. Qin Ming did most of the talking, which was good because he was a talkative person.

Kant listened quietly.

Occasionally, I would chat with him for a few rounds in accented English.

"We are a strong team now."

Before leaving, Qin Ming said this, and his meaning was quite clear.

To advance further in one's professional career, it's difficult to rely solely on one's own efforts; suitable teammates are essential.

For Kante, a player who can drive and dribble effectively can bring out his strengths and make the most of his defensive talent.

How many teams like this are there in the football world today?

Barcelona, ​​Chelsea, and Arsenal.

Their key players are Messi, Hazard, and Qin Ming.

Barcelona is out of the question.

Chelsea had previously contacted Kanté.

Marina Granovskaia, affectionately known as "NO" by fans, has given Kanté a tempting offer.

What did Francis do?
He presented Kanté with details of Chelsea's questionable actions last season, such as the players' coordinated attack on the coach and the background of the female team doctor incident.

Professional scouts are never simple.

They won't just throw out a high-priced contract and easily sign a player like in TV dramas.

Francis had already learned about Kanté's personality beforehand.

The transfer market was very hot in July.

Despite the fact that the Premier League's performance in the Champions League and Europa League in recent years has not lived up to its status as the "world's number one league," it remains the king of the top five leagues in the global football transfer market.

Ten of the 20 Premier League teams broke their club transfer fee records this summer.

Pogba of Manchester United, Slimani of Leicester City, Moussa Sissoko of Tottenham Hotspur, Boufal of Southampton, Andre Ayew of West Ham United, Baston of Swansea City, Suxes of Watford, Benteke of Crystal Palace, Ibe of Bournemouth City, and Ndong of Sunderland, among others.

The Manchester clubs were the first to engage in a money war.

The Manchester Times reports that Manchester City have reportedly prepared nearly £1.4 million and are in talks with players such as Sané, Jesus, and Gundogan. In addition to signing Pogba from Juventus, Manchester United are also set to bring in players such as Mkhitaryan and Bailly.

Paris Daily: Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is about to leave the club, and his next destination is very likely to be Manchester United! Below are photos of Ibrahimovic and Mourinho having dinner together!

The Guardian: Despite Arsenal having the highest revenue this season, Wenger is still sticking to his usual practice of making precise and effective signings! Currently, players linked with Arsenal include Kante, Stones, and Van Dijk, all primarily midfielders and defenders!

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The record for the most valuable center-back is still held by David Luiz.
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[Arsenal need to strengthen their midfield, center forward, and defense, in addition to their defensive midfield. Players like Koscielny and Mertesacker seem a little unstable.]
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Koscielny is alright, he was a key player for France in the European Championship, and Mertesacker also performed quite well, but we definitely need to add another player.
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Where is the goalkeeper?
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[Cech performed quite well last season, ranking in the top three overall across various statistics, and the backup goalkeepers were also decent.]
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Arsenal seem to never lack goalkeepers. Martinez, who was on loan at Wolves last season, has returned to Arsenal after his loan spell ended.
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We need to strengthen our striker position; Giroud alone isn't enough.
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(End of this chapter)