After Paris Saint-Germain was removed from the list, I led England to victory!

Since the end of the lottery.

The pessimistic outlook on Hoffenheim from most European media outlets has only added fuel to the fire in this tense Champions League atmosphere.

However, no matter how fierce the pessimism, it has nothing to do with Yan Yuan.

Because he has already proven himself this season.

Although the outside media viewed Hoffenheim's overall performance against Real Madrid as futile.

However, when it comes to Yan Yuan personally, the evaluations are completely different.

Their consensus is:

"Hoffenheim is indeed weaker than Real Madrid, but their number 17 is genuinely strong! He is absolutely the most dazzling and genuine superstar in European football this season, without a doubt."

Soon, this power translated into a frenzy of spending real money.

In the few days following the Champions League semi-final draw, Hoffenheim club president Hopp and director Rosen's office phones, as well as Yan's father's mobile phone, were ringing off the hook.

Formal written offers bearing the logos of top clubs arrived on their desks like snowflakes, delivered via fax, encrypted email, and even special envoys.

First up is Manchester City, the rising stars of the Premier League.

They offered a staggering £1.5 million, demonstrating Guardiola's determination to win.

Following closely behind, Manchester City's arch-rivals Manchester United also made a nearly equivalent offer of £1.5 million, demonstrating that the Red Devils' thirst for top talent is second to none.

Real Madrid, on the other hand, displayed the confidence of Champions League champions. Although their offer of €1.6 million was slightly less than the pound amounts offered by the Manchester clubs (approximately £1.4 million at the time), their historical significance and prestige were undeniable.

Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have shown their last-ditch effort, offering €1.65 million, making them the highest bidder in Europe (approximately £1.45 million).

They are making a final effort to bring this league superstar and their target coach, Nagelsmann, back to Munich.

Juventus, the Old Lady, has also joined the competition. Their offer of €1.4 million, while somewhat conservative, still demonstrates their sincerity in wanting to revive their attacking line.

The most surprising thing is that Yan Yuan's former club, Paris Saint-Germain, had previously offered to release him for free, but Yan Yuan refused the offer once.

Under the leadership of sporting director Antero Henrique, and with a compensatory mindset, they quoted a staggering 2 million euros (approximately 1.75 million pounds)!

Don't be fooled by the intimidating price tag; once you understand it, it's not scary at all, and it's even a little embarrassing.

When submitting their offer, Paris Saint-Germain requested a long-term installment payment plan, with amortization over five years.

Because PSG hasn't paid the balance for Neymar yet, not to mention the balance they have to pay Monaco for signing Mbappe.

[PSG: Financial Fair Play Clause in the Gutter]

The outstanding payments for Neymar and Mbappe alone would have been enough to make PSG suffer for several seasons. Now, with Yan Yuan added to the mix, they're just asking for trouble.

Amidst this storm of money, what truly shocked Yan's father and the top management of Huocun was the offer from North London.

Arsenal!

Wenger's team also gritted their teeth and stepped up, offering an astonishing £1.58 million!

It is said that the Gunners almost exhausted all their resources, emptying multiple budgets, and even urgently brought in new key investors to raise this huge sum of money, enough to crush their previous transfer structures.

Behind this offer is Wenger's all-or-nothing gamble, seeing Yan Yuan as the cornerstone of the team's future and a chance to revitalize the Gunners.

Only those who understand Wenger's past transfer policies can truly appreciate the heavy determination and almost reckless courage behind this £1.58 million.

Faced with this sweeping "money bombardment" that was enough to shake the entire European football world, Hoffenheim's management and Yan's father showed surprising unity and composure.

They maintain absolute silence, keeping all inquiries and negotiations firmly hidden beneath the surface, never revealing a word to the outside world.

Aside from Arsenal, which his son wanted to join, Yan's father's responses to all other clubs, whether Real Madrid or Manchester City, were highly consistent and official:

"Thank you for your club's sincerity and recognition of Yan Yuan. The player himself is currently focused on Hoffenheim's remaining key matches this season, especially the Champions League and league title goals. We will evaluate and communicate about everything related to the future after the season ends."

He firmly protected Yan Yuan in the eye of the storm.

What about Yan Yuan himself?

Those astronomical figures that would make any young player dizzy, those names of the elite clubs that symbolize the highest power in football, did not seem to stir much ripple in his heart.

But on the training field, he remains the most focused and hardworking figure.

He still practices shooting after training and continues his habit of studying Real Madrid videos late at night.

When familiar teammates occasionally half-jokingly ask about the rampant transfer rumors, he just smiles shyly and waves his hand:

"I haven't thought that much about it. Playing well in the upcoming matches is the most important thing."

In the entire Hoffenheim, the person with the biggest head right now is Nagelsmann.

The pressure of the lottery and the overwhelming predictions from the media kept him up at night.

Nash is now facing unprecedented dual pressure and dilemma.

First, there is a double challenge on the competitive level: the cruel choice between the league and the Champions League.

In the Bundesliga, the title race with Bayern Munich left him no room for complacency. Any distraction could ruin the entire season's efforts and shatter their dream of winning the title.

In the Champions League, they miraculously made it to the semi-finals. Facing Real Madrid, who boast a host of world-class stars including Ronaldo, Benzema, Modric, Ramos, Kroos, and Marcelo, the possibility of a comeback is extremely slim.

Many "rational" voices are suggesting that instead of exhausting oneself in the almost hopeless Champions League, it would be better to strategically abandon the competition and concentrate all efforts on securing the equally important Bundesliga title.

With this voice, the second question arises: Yan Yuan's value and personal glory.

Nagelsmann was well aware that his extraordinary student was at a crucial juncture in his career.

He not only led the team forward, but also wrote his own personal legend under the attention of top scouts around the world.

With 16 goals in the Champions League, he firmly holds the top spot on the scoring charts, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 13 goals.

If he can go even further, facing one of the best defenses in Europe at the Bernabéu, even if it's just by scoring one goal or providing one decisive assist.

Even if Hoffenheim is ultimately eliminated, it will undoubtedly be a huge boost to Yan Yuan's global reputation and his competitiveness in the selection of top individual honors such as the European Golden Boy and the Ballon d'Or!

This surge in prestige and competitiveness will ultimately be reflected in the returns Hoffenheim will receive when they transfer him out.

This is a crucial opportunity to maximize the club's asset value, and it is also a realistic consideration that Nagelsmann cannot avoid.

In the tactics room late at night, Nagelsmann sat alone in front of a huge tactics screen, which was filled with dense data and clips analyzing Real Madrid's recent matches.

He rubbed his throbbing temples, weighing the pros and cons repeatedly.

Giving up on the Champions League?

Does he deserve the respect of his teammates who fought their way here, especially Yan Yuan for those priceless goals?

He has let down the fans who have always supported the team regardless of winning or losing!

But if we go all out to fight on two fronts, what if we fail in the league and end up with nothing to show for our efforts?

If the team suffers a crushing defeat in the Champions League, will it actually damage their high morale?

His gaze lingered on the upcoming German Cup match on the club's schedule on the table.

Their next cup opponent is Werder Bremen.

This German Cup semi-final match may be the key to breaking the deadlock!

"We can't give up completely... but we can't go all in either!" Nagelsmann muttered to himself, staring at the tournament date.

He grabbed a pen and wrote forcefully in his notebook:

"Rotation in cup competitions, but a key player in league and Champions League matches!"

He's going to take a gamble! A gamble on this seemingly tightrope walk!

Nagelsmann took a deep breath, his eyes sharpening and resolute, and made his final decision while looking at his protégé, who was practicing headers on the training field, on the tactical screen:

He will implement a "half-rotation" strategy in this German Cup knockout match against Werder Bremen!

Give some key players a rest (especially players like Yan Yuan, De Jong, and Maguire who are physically exhausted), and field some substitutes and rotation players to give the key players a chance to breathe.

He believes that this semi-first-team lineup is strong enough to compete with Werder Bremen and has a very high chance of winning the game!

If they can successfully advance to the next round of the German Cup, that would be an unexpected bonus.

More importantly, if he beats Werder Bremen, he's willing to bet on the next match.

That first leg of the Champions League semi-final that held the breath of the entire European football world!

He will not hesitate to field the strongest lineup and most elite weapons that Hoffenheim can currently field, sending the full force to the Bernabéu to challenge the almost impossible imperial power!

Go for that glimmer of hope, fight for a miracle, and create that crucial moment for Yan Yuan that could ignite his personal legend and illuminate the future of Hoffenheim!

"If we can beat Werder Bremen..." Nagelsmann slammed his pen on the table, his eyes burning with a do-or-die fervor.

"Then let's go to the Bernabéu and fight with everything we have!"