Chapter 249: Sincere Simone
"Matthias, I heard that Mr. Heynckes will be retiring after this season's Bundesliga, right? And, I've also heard that Josep Guardiola, the former decorated coach of FC Barcelona, will be the head coach of Bayern Munich's first team next season, right? Feng Quan said in a calm tone. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info
As soon as Feng Quan's words fell, Summer's face was full of surprise.
Although FC Bayern did make contact with Pep Guardiola, and the two sides have largely reached an agreement. However, this matter has not been announced to the outside world except for a few senior management of the club.
"Wind, how did you know about this?" Summer, confused, asked.
Of course, Feng Quan couldn't say that he knew the news because of the "crossing", so he lied: "What's this...... I also need to keep it a secret. Otherwise, once I reveal the identity of that person, he will not be able to continue in the 'paparazzi' industry. ”
After a pause, Feng Quan continued: "Matthias, if I am willing to join FC Bayern, do I first have to meet with Mr. Guardiola to determine my future at your club? ”
After a moment's thought, Summerer replied, "So be it, Wind. I'll get in touch with Josep when I get back and get back to you as soon as I can. ”
"Okay, no problem."
As soon as Feng Quan's words fell, the waiter at Tongfu Inn walked into the private room with a few dishes ordered by Zhao Shijie before. Immediately after, the three of them began to feast.
Because he was not able to convince Feng Quan to agree to join Bayern Club, Summer's mood was not very beautiful. However, when he tasted Sun Jiaming's craftsmanship, a happy smile immediately appeared on his face, and in front of the two of them, he gave his thumbs up to such a delicious dish.
Although Germans don't like to eat Chinese food very much, Summer, who once visited China with FC Bayern, has had many tasting experiences.
However, when Summerer tasted Sun Jiaming's cooking skills today, he felt that the Chinese food he had eaten before was simply "unpalatable".
Therefore, when Summerer filled his stomach and was about to leave, he also asked the waiter for an order card for the Tongfu Inn, so that he could invite his relatives and friends to dine here in the future.
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On Friday, after a day's training, Feng Quan, who had just walked out of the training ground, saw Zhao Shijie, who had been waiting for a long time.
It didn't take long for Feng Quan, who simply took a shower and changed into a set of dry clothes, and got into Zhao Shijie's car.
With the help of Feng Quan wearing his seat belt, Zhao Shijie said: "Daquan, the Bayern club told me in the morning that Guardiola will go to the Northern Bank Arena on Sunday afternoon to inspect your performance on the spot. Then, ask you to set a time to meet with you on the following Monday or Tuesday. ”
"Well, if we win on Sunday, we'll meet Pep Guardiola on Monday, otherwise it's Tuesday." Feng Quan's tone was calm.
"By the way, before I came to pick you up, Atletico Madrid also called me and said that their manager, Diego Simeone, wanted to come to Hamburg tomorrow or the night after tomorrow to meet you."
"Huh? It's not a FIFA match day this week, so how can he have time to come to Hamburg? Feng Quan asked with some confusion.
"Oh, I asked the other person this in the afternoon. They told me that because Atletico Madrid was playing exactly one day later than your Hamburg game, Simeone would have time to go back and direct the game after meeting with you. ”
After thinking for a moment, Feng Quan said, "In that case, let's arrange to meet Simone tomorrow night......
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The next day, because a meeting with Simeone had already been scheduled for the evening, after the team's training was over, Feng Quan did not practice as usual.
After taking a simple shower and changing clothes, Feng Quan took Zhao Shijie's Audi car again and came to Tongfu Inn.
As soon as he entered the private room, Zhao Shijie pointed to a foreigner who had been waiting in the private room for a long time and said: "Daquan, this is the head coach of Atletico Madrid, Mr. Diego Simeone." ”
Although Simeone has been seen many times on TV broadcasts in La Liga, when he actually appears in front of him, he can't help but feel "amazing".
Although many big-name players choose to pick up the coaching whip after ending their careers, it is definitely rare for a coach like Simeone to maintain the size of his playing days after 7 years away from professional football.
Moreover, Simone, who is smiling and wearing a dark suit, not only interprets the meaning of the word "chic" very well, but also exudes a mature man's taste when he has passed the age of not being confused.
After a slight hesitation, Feng Quan quickly walked to Simone, who had already stood up, and said in English with a smile: "Hello, Mr. Simone, it is a pleasure to meet you. ”
After that, he took the initiative to stretch out his right hand to the other party.
"Hello, Wind. I'm also glad to meet you. Simeone smiled similarly and said in English. At the same time, he also stretched out his right hand and shook it with the wind.
Although Simone's native language is Spanish, if you compare the level of English, there is still a gap between Fengquan.
After shaking hands with Simone, Feng Quan found that in the position next to Simone, there was a teenager who looked like a Chinese. And judging from the appearance, it seems that the age is similar to his own.
"Brother Zhao, who is this ......?" Feng Quan turned his head and asked Zhao Shijie.
"Oh, this is Xu Xin of the youth team of Atletico Madrid, since we don't have a Spanish translator here, so Mr. Simeone brought him along." After a slight pause, Zhao Shijie continued: "By the way, I almost forgot to say it, he is still your fellow countryman in the Northeast." ”
Feng Quan asked, "Fellow? Dude, where are you from? ”
Xu Xin said: "I am from Shenyang. Brother, what about you? ”
"Damn, fate! We're really fellow countrymen. Although my family is from Beixi, I have basically stayed in Shenyang since the third grade of primary school. As he spoke, Feng Quan bypassed Simone and walked in front of Xu Xin to give him a big bear hug......
Because he couldn't understand what the two teenagers next to him said in Chinese, Simone, who was standing on the side, looked a little confused.
However, after hugging his "fellow" for a while, Xu Xin said to Simeone in Spanish: "Diego, the wind, is my fellow countryman." So, I think I can probably help you convince him to join our club. ”
As soon as Xu Xin's words fell, a satisfied smile appeared on Simone's face, and then he patted him on the shoulder and said, "Then thank you first, Xu ......."
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Just like a few days ago, after Zhao Shijie finished ordering the dishes for everyone, everyone began to get to the point.
"Feng, I think you know very well what we're here for, right?" Simeone said.
"Well, yes, Mr. Simone. Actually, you're not the only one who found me. After a slight pause, Feng Quan continued: "Just three days ago, also in this private room, Mr. Summerer of Bayern Munich Club expressed his intention to recruit me. ”
Immediately afterwards, when Xu Xin translated Feng Quan's words to Simeone, although it was only a moment's effort, the Atletico Madrid coach's slightly frowning action still did not escape the eyes of Feng Quan and Zhao Shijie.
However, Simeone, who has been in international football for more than 20 years, has long been a person who has experienced strong winds and waves. So, after adjusting his mentality a little, he said: "Feng, I guess you haven't agreed to the invitation of Bayern Club yet, right?" ”
"Yes, Mr. Simeone. Because Mr. Sameer did not give me a clear answer to whether he would be able to get the guarantee of the main players after joining their club. So, I'm going to have a meeting with their manager next week before I can make a final decision on whether or not to accept their offer. Feng Quan said in a calm tone.
In fact, if Bayern Munich can confirm Fengquan's main position next season, he does not want to leave the Bundesliga. After all, if he leaves Germany, he will have to break through the language barrier again before he can quickly integrate into the new team.
"Feng, although I very much recognize your strength, but you must also know that if you are not really integrated into a team, I am afraid that any manager who can lead the team to the Champions League will not be able to give you the commitment of the main players."
After a pause, Simeone continued: "However, one thing I can assure you is that if you choose to join Atletico Madrid, not only will your income increase at least two or three times, but as long as you can meet my requirements in training and smoothly integrate into the team's entire tactical system, you will definitely become one of the core players of the team." ”
Although Simeone did not directly guarantee Feng Quan as the main player, Feng Quan deeply felt the sincerity of the other party. In fact, Simeone's words, in a sense, are equivalent to a promise to him.
After all, not all players, after joining a new club, need a certain amount of time to adapt before they can really integrate into the team's tactical system. Moreover, there are many players in European football who have achieved success in the A-League, and after moving to the B-League, it is difficult to return to the example of the courage of the past.
For example, Brazilian Ricardo Oliveira, who scored 22 goals in La Liga in 2004-2005, scored a measly three goals after joining Serie A giants AC Milan and made 26 appearances in one season.
Fortunately, after Oliveira was re-loaned back to the La Liga team, he regained his sense of scoring goals and avoided the embarrassment of being labeled as a "parallel import".
Because of this, even if Simeone admires Feng Quan very much, he did not promise him the status of the main player.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Simeone, for your sincerity. Although I am very interested in joining Atletico Madrid, I have promised Bayern that I will meet with their manager before making a decision. So, despite all the way from Madrid to Hamburg, I'm sorry that I can't give you and Atletico Madrid a clear answer today. However, I can assure you that all things being equal, I will definitely choose to play for you first. Feng Quan said apologetically.
However, just when Feng Quan thought that Simeone would be upset because of his words, the Atletico coach smiled and said: "Hehe, Feng, in fact, you don't need to apologize to me at all." After all, a move to another team is a very important and difficult decision for any player. ”
In fact, instead of the slightest displeasure, Simeone's heart felt a sense of relief. Because for a player who is not yet 20 years old, it is undoubtedly very difficult to be able to maintain a calm and prudent attitude in the face of the double "temptation" of money and "status".
"Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Simeone. I'm here to assure you that I'll be sure to give you a clear answer by next Friday. Feng Quan said.
"Okay, I'll wait for good news." Simone said with a smile.
As soon as Simeone's words fell, two waiters walked in outside the door of the private room and brought in the dishes that Feng Quan had ordered before the four of them.
A moment later, when Simone and Xu Xin tasted Sun Jiaming's craftsmanship, their faces were immediately filled with happy smiles.
"Daquan, I heard that you are the owner of this restaurant, right?" Xu Xin said while eating.
"Hehe, in fact, this restaurant was opened by me, Brother Zhao, and the chef of the hotel." Feng Quan smiled.
"Daqo's investment is 7 percent, so Xiao Xu is not wrong for you to say that he is the boss." Zhao Shijie added.
"By the way, Daquan, if you do transfer to our Atletico club next season, can you move this hotel to Madrid as well?"
Since the number of local Chinese immigrants in Madrid is the largest in Spain, after Xu Xin signed a professional contract with Atletico Madrid, he will also taste local Chinese food in Madrid in his spare time. However, compared with the craftsmanship of Sun Jiaming, who was an imperial chef in his ancestors, the level of local Chinese food in Madrid is obviously not enough at all.
"Well, Xiao Xu, your idea is good. It's unlikely that we'll move to Spain in its entirety, but we could consider opening a branch there. Zhao Shijie said.
"Uh...... Brother Zhao, I think it's better to forget about opening a branch. After all, Uncle Sun doesn't know how to doppelganger, so he can't let Germany and Spain run on both sides, right? Feng Quan rolled his eyes and said.
"Hehe, Daquan, don't you know, today, and the meal that Samer invited to eat a few days ago, are all cooked by Brother Sun's son Sun Mingyun. How's that, it doesn't taste much worse than his dad, right? Zhao Shijie smiled.
In fact, because of the relationship between the daily training, since the official opening of the Tongfu Inn, Feng Quan really hasn't been here a few times. Therefore, Sun Mingyun is the real "chef" now, and Feng Quan naturally doesn't know.
So, Feng Quan, who learned the "truth", said to Xu Xin: "Since this is the case, we can really consider opening another branch in Spain." As for the location of the store, I have to trouble Brother Xu (Feng Quan was born 11 days later than Xu Xin) After you return to Madrid, help us find a better store. ”
As soon as he heard that Feng Quanzhen was about to open a branch in Madrid, Xu Xin, who had already been "captured" by the Sun family's cooking skills, hurriedly patted his chest and said: "No problem, it's on my brother's body......"