Chapter 50
In addition, Leng Fei has also received the attention of many teams, among them, scouts from the Premier League's Liverpool and Arsenal teams frequently come to inspect Ajax's training base, if the former is to inspect Suarez, then the latter is to inspect Leng Fei, according to Arsenal's method of spending money, they will not spend 30 million euros to introduce the 23-year-old Suarez, according to Wenger's spending policy, the 18-year-old Leng Fei is in line with Arsenal's standards, according to London media estimates, Ajax's Chinese genius transfer fee should be no less than 15 million euros, after all, Ajax's success this season has a lot to do with Leng Fei, but considering that Leng Fei's contract with Ajax is only one year, Arsenal wants to sign Leng Fei, as long as they negotiate with Leng Fei's agent, basically 10 million or so can get Leng Fei.
In addition, Dortmund in the Bundesliga and Lille in the French Ligue 1 have asked Ajax about the price of Leng Fei, however, there is no official news yet, Ajax fans are a little worried, and the call to renew Leng Fei's contract began to shout out in Amsterdam.
But Arsenal wants to get Leng Fei, but also need to face a very serious problem, about the issue of labor certification, in the Premier League, non-EU players need to play official games in the Premier League, need the FA issued a labor certification, its application conditions are extremely harsh, at present, for Leng Fei, is still an unattainable goal.
The specific requirements for applying for a labor certification are:
1. Non-EU players, with a national team appearance rate of more than 75% in the last two years;
2. The FIFA ranking of the national team shall not be lower than 67;
3. The above conditions are not absolute and can be submitted to the arbitration tribunal of the Ministry of Labor for determination;
4. The labor certification is not once and for all, and there must be an audit every year, and the standard of the audit is the number of matches for the club, which must reach 80% of the total number of participants. The total number of games that can be participated in excludes the number of games that cannot be participated in due to injuries, suspensions and other factors;
5. Players who do not have a labor certificate are only not allowed to participate in official competitions (leagues, cups, European competitions), but can participate in reserve league matches, friendly matches, etc.
First of all, Leng Fei has not played any game on behalf of the Chinese national team in the international A-level competition, second, the Chinese national team is currently ranked 87th in the FIFA world rankings, and there is still a certain gap from the 67th required by the labor certification, third, there are many events in the Premier League, and the competition for the main position in the Premier League is definitely more fierce than Ajax, playing more than 80% of the games means that Leng Fei needs a main position, but in Arsenal, It may not be possible for Leng Fei to obtain a main position in a short period of time.
Although you can apply for the so-called "genius regulations" at the Ministry of Labor, most of them are for non-EU players (mainly Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and other South American countries) who have a high level of football and cannot squeeze into the national team.
In contrast, Germany's Borussia Dortmund and France's Lille do not have these complicated rules, and the Bundesliga is more liberal and there are no restrictions on foreign aid, so these two teams have taken the lead and become the main buyers of Leng Fei.
In the face of these tens of millions of transactions, the owner of Ajax has also begun to intervene, this summer, may not be as interesting as the transfer of superstars such as Ronaldo Kaka last season, but there is no doubt that this summer, will not be calm.
"Hello? Dad? Leng Fei had just returned home when a call came from home.
"Well, it's me, Dad came to congratulate you first! Won the championship! Dad's voice came, Leng Fei smiled slightly, and when he heard his parents' familiar voice, Leng Fei breathed a sigh of relief for no reason.
"Your mother asked you, is the team on vacation now? When do you plan to come back? After a few words, Kim Dongmin cut to the chase.
"Oh, if there's nothing important in the past two days, I'll be back." Leng Fei looked at the schedule, yes, there were no other plans.
"Then come back quickly, the family, especially Xiaoyan, is looking forward to your return." Kim Dongmin said a word, and then was silent for a while: "What are you going to do in the 10 Asian Youth Championships?" ”
"Ahem, ahem." Wiping the corners of his mouth that were wet from choking, Leng Fei said, "Let's talk about it when I come back." ”
Kim Dongmin didn't say much, and after a few words, he hung up the phone.
When he got home, Leng Fei went upstairs directly to his room, ready to pack up his things and prepare to return to China, Van Holmst stopped Leng Fei.
"Kim. Available? I want to talk to you. ”
"What's the matter? Mr. Airul. Leng Fei had a lot of respect for Van Holmst, so he gave up walking upstairs and trotted down.
"Today, I received a phone call, at that time, you were not at home, I want to tell you when you come back." Van Holmst sat on the couch and stared at Leng Fei.
"Looking for me?" Leng Fei also sat down.
"Yes, you came to me to talk about you." Van Holmst was serious, and Leng Fei knew that it must be something important.
"It's this Frenchman." Van Holmst held up his mobile phone, and Leng Fei leaned over to see that it was Wenger.
"Yes, Mr. Arsène, you should know, Arsenal's manager. This morning, he called me. Van Holmst stared at Leng Fei and said, "Do you understand what he came to me for?" ”
Leng Fei already understood, he must have come to Van Holmst to discuss the transfer, Leng Fei nodded: "So...... What did you talk to Mr Wenger? ”
Van Holmst said: "He gave me an offer and I'm thinking about it, Arsenal are trying to buy you out for a certain price and then loan you back to Ajax in order to get a labour certificate and gain experience in the game, although I think it's a good offer, but I don't know what the club thinks now. ”
Leng Fei's eyes lit up, this was a good idea, and if Ajax agreed, he Leng Fei would be happy to do the same.
"Kim, there are three options in front of you now, first, renew your contract with Ajax, and wait until you are fully mature to find another way, second, I will negotiate with the club to see if the club can agree to the transfer plan proposed by Wenger, if you agree, you can join Arsenal smoothly, and you can continue to play in the Netherlands, third, in addition to Arsenal, Dortmund in the Bundesliga, Lille in the French Ligue 1 are good choices, in addition, the La Liga team Malaga seems to have been bought by big rich people recently, Now that Málaga have started to look for players in the transfer market, there are a number of talented young players who have entered the sights of new owners, such as Palermo's Argentine rising star Pastore, River Plate striker Arnault and you. ”
Leng Fei listened silently, a little secretly surprised in his heart, he didn't expect that he was already a little famous on the European continent, Pastore he had heard of it, but he was the representative player of Argentina's most promising generation of new stars! Being able to compare myself with such a guy is also an achievement.
In fact, Leng Fei himself doesn't know that in the current Europa continent, his fame is not much lower than those so-called European super-red stars, in addition to the few clubs mentioned by Van Holmst, there are many other clubs that are observing the dynamics of Ajax supernovas, but the above clubs are just representatives.
"I forgot to say, maybe tomorrow, Mr. Wenger may come to Amsterdam in person, although he didn't say what he was doing here, but I think anyone who thinks with their toes knows what he's coming for, Kim, what are you going to do back tomorrow?"
Leng Fei is really scared now, Wenger plans to come to Amsterdam? Are you here to find yourself? Leng Fei suddenly felt flattered, too, a year ago, he was just an unemployed young man who had nothing, and after just one year, he attracted the attention of the respected old-timers in world football, and this old-timer came to discuss with himself about his transfer? Yes, in Ajax FC, there are also a lot of football old-timers such as Bergkamp, De Boer, etc., but after all, they are members of the team's coaching staff, and it is a common thing to see them.
Leng Fei returned to the room, his mind was still echoing what Van Holmst had just said, in his previous life, Leng Fei, as a fan, was definitely not as impressed by the coach as the players, but there were a few exceptions, influenced by his father, and he was more impressed by the Dutch iron-blooded coach Van Gaal, in addition, known as "the only superstar-level manager", Portuguese madman Mourinho, Manchester United godfather Alex Ferguson, Arsenal professor Arsene Wenger, Leng Fei was also very impressed by these managers, These coaches all have their own unique styles, and what Leng Fei admires about Wenger is that the latter is not much worse than the Ajax academy in terms of training young players.
Leng Fei was thinking nonsense, the phone rang again, and Leng Fei answered directly: "Hey? Hello. ”
"Kim, I'm Dennis, did I disturb your rest?" It's Bergkamp, Leng Fei is a little puzzled, what is Bergkamp calling himself at this time?
"No, no, what's the matter? Mr. Dennis. Leng Fei thought about it slightly, and suddenly understood one thing, the "Ice Prince" is likely to be used as a lobbyist to persuade himself to join Arsenal, you know, the former Highbury Ice Prince, but Arsenal legend!
Bergkamp smiled: "Kim, have you ever been to London?" ”
Leng Fei smiled, the Arsenal legend really came to be a lobbyist, which is very common in football, as a passing star of Arsenal, it is normal to recommend Ajax players to go to Arsenal when he was working at Ajax.
However, Bergkamp did not say that he was persuaded to join Arsenal by pulling Leng Fei as soon as he came up, but talked about a lot of other topics.
"Oh, you know what? I used to play for Highbury Stadium, which has become a living area, and for the first two years, I bought an apartment there, and when I was on vacation, I went back there for two days, and it was really nice, and there was Highbury Sports Plaza, where my son was still playing with me last year. ”
"If you're going to London in the future, you might want to consider living there, it's a pretty nice environment, and more importantly, the football atmosphere there is a little bit more intense than the average neighbourhood, which is a benefit for you."
"To London? I know of several very famous football clubs in London, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Fulham and Charlton Athletic. ”
Bergkamp paused and said, "King, has Mr. Wenger come to you again?" ”
"You've approached my agent, you might come to me tomorrow, Dennis, tell me, what kind of club is Arsenal?" Leng Fei asked suddenly.
Bergkamp heard Leng Fei ask like this, and felt that Leng Fei joined Arsenal as reliable, so he hurriedly said: "No matter what the outside world comments, I don't count her achievements in recent years, at least in my opinion, Arsenal is currently one of the best clubs in the world, from the junior team, to the youth team, the reserve team, the first team, the coaching staff, everything is so cute, yes, it is cute, that year, when I came to London from Milan, I knew that Milan is not my place, London is, Everything there suited me perfectly, and so did Mr. Arsène...... He came in my second year and we had a lot of fun playing under him, I didn't feel that way when I played at Ajax, and under Mr. Arsène I think I played at my peak level and Arsenal are on the top of my game with me. Saying that, Bergkamp suddenly stopped, Leng Fei was a little puzzled, and was about to ask Bergkamp if he was still on the phone, when Bergkamp's voice sounded again: "The only regret is that I couldn't reach the top of Europe with the team." ”
Speaking of which, Bergkamp's helpless voice revealed a strong regret, the Arsenal legend has never won the Champions League in his entire career, maybe he just chooses to stay at Ajax for two more years, if he doesn't go to Inter Milan, it is possible to get the trophy that all professional players dream of, but whether it is on the court or in life, there is no "if", Highbury Ice Prince has never been involved in the championship of this heavyweight event, after all, it has become the regret of the Ice Prince's life.
Now, now that he has retired, the Ice Prince is no longer able to create his own legend, and now all he hopes is that his beloved team will one day reach the top of Europe.
"But you can." The voice is not loud, it can even be said to be very low, but at this moment, Leng Fei seems to be like an earth-shattering thunderbolt, from the other end of the phone, Bergkamp with a trace of excitement and expectation, and the surging voice of blood that has not been in the ice prince's body for a long time, through the satellite, into Leng Fei's ears.
"Whew...... Damn it, how did you get into a ...... again" At this time, Leng Fei, who was at Van Holmst's house, was in a hurry to prepare for returning to China because Wenger was about to visit him in Amsterdam, so Leng Fei played Pro Evolution Football in his room to pass the time.
After playing two games of the Master League, jumping to the editing page, turning himself into an invincible stat in the game, and then smirking at the computer, Van Holmst finally got the news.
"Hello? Mr. Airul? Leng Fei hurriedly picked up the mobile phone, Van Holmst went out to do something, although he was not waiting for Leng Fei in the car outside the villa now, just now Wenger's call had already reached Van Holmst's mobile phone, the old French gentleman had already arrived in Amsterdam, and it had not yet attracted the attention of the media, Wenger asked Van Holmst to take Leng Fei to a coffee shop he designated as soon as possible.
Leng Fei hurriedly turned off the computer, sorted out his image in front of the mirror, put on the suit that Andrea had prepared for herself, and rushed downstairs, Andrea was doing housework downstairs, seeing Leng Fei running down from the stairs in a hurry, Andrea suddenly smiled, put down the vacuum cleaner in her hand, and walked in front of Leng Fei: "Look at you, you are in such a hurry that you don't even tie your tie, come here." ”
Leng Fei scratched his head, smiled embarrassedly, and watched Andrea stretch out her hands to help her tie, Leng Fei's heart was warm, and a sense of home warmth flooded in his heart: "Thank you, Auntie." ”
Andrea patted Leng Fei's chest: "Okay, good luck, dear Kim." ”
Leng Fei nodded and walked out of the house, Van Homest's car had been waiting there for a long time, Leng Fei hurriedly rushed up: "Sorry, I've been waiting for a long time." ”
"No, it's not too long, let's go, don't keep Mr. Wenger waiting." Van Holmst said, starting the car.
"Has Mr. Wenger arrived? Where is it? Leng Fei asked in surprise.
"Not yet, but as hosts, we'll have to get there a little earlier." After Van Holmst finished speaking, he began to concentrate on driving, and when driving, he could not be distracted at will.
After more than twenty minutes of bumps, Leng Fei and Van Holmst came to an elegant café, Leng Fei looked up at the name of the café, there were a few strange letters, and he didn't know what it meant, Van Holmst handed Leng Fei a pair of sunglasses, and Leng Fei brought them before getting out of the car.
After getting out of the car, Leng Fei glanced at the pedestrians coming and going, no one seemed to notice him, so he put his hands in his pockets, whistled, and walked into the coffee shop, Van Holmst walked in front to lead the way, and soon, the two came to the corner of the coffee shop, the two sat down, and the waiter stepped forward to hand over the menu.
"Want to have a drink? Gold? Van Holmst asked.
"Blue Mountain Coffee Bar." Leng Fei said casually that during his time in Europe, Leng Fei gradually adapted to life in Europe, and the diet was the same.
"One Blue Mountain, one latte, and two more tiramisu." Van Holmst closed the menu and handed it to the waiter.
After a while, the snacks and coffee ordered by the two were served, Leng Fei took a sip of coffee gently, and a unique fruity aroma of Blue Mountain coffee spread in his mouth, Leng Fei smacked his lips and took another bite of tiramisu.
It wasn't until the two of them finished their tiramisu on their plates that the long-awaited figure appeared at the door of the coffee shop, yes, that is Arsenal manager, Arsène Wenger, the Frenchman who can be called the legendary coach of Arsenal, the French coach who brought the concept of beautiful football to Arsenal.
Today, Arsene Wenger wears a blue casual suit, a sun hat on his head and of course a pair of sunglasses, and he doesn't want the media in Amsterdam and London to start hyping up Arsenal's first signing target of the summer transfer window tomorrow morning.
After confirming that there were no paparazzi around, Wenger walked into the coffee shop and came to the corner where Leng Fei and Van Holmst were.
"Mr. Arul, Kim, contemptible Arsène Wenger, first meeting, hello, I hope we have a good cooperation!" Wenger walked over with a smile on his face, took off his sun hat and sunglasses, and his elegant temperament really didn't make people see that this was a football coach, and thought it was a university professor, Wenger stretched out his hand to Van Holmst with a smile on his face.
"Hello, Monsieur Arsène, first meeting." Van Holmst and Leng Fei stood up, Van Holmst stretched out his hand and shook it, and then Wenger turned to Leng Fei again: "Hello. ”
Leng Fei hurriedly stretched out his hand and shook it with Wenger, Wenger's palm was not very big, but the grip was also very strong, Leng Fei said with a smile: "Hello, Mr. Arsène." ”
After Wenger sat down, he chatted with Van Holmst for a few words, and then cut to the chase: "Mr. Ahrul, Kim, this is the initial condition we have given, after that, I will negotiate with your club, and once your club agrees to this deal, you can sign this contract immediately." ”
Van Holmst and Leng Fei glanced at the contract, indeed, I have to admit that the weekly salary of 15,000 pounds given by Arsenal is indeed very attractive, much higher than the salary Leng Fei took at Ajax, and the terms of Arsenal's loan to Ajax do not require Ajax rental fees, and Arsenal will bear 50% of Leng Fei's salary, for a player with only one year left on his contract, the transaction made by Ajax can be said to be very cost-effective, of course, if Leng Fei chooses to renew his contract, it will be another matter, After the contract is renewed, Arsenal will never spend more than 20 million euros to buy such a young player.
"Or, what kind of treatment do you want, just ask for it, and if I think it's reasonable, you can agree to it." Wenger had a smile on his face, and his suave temperament was unmistakable.
"I read the contract carefully, there is nothing unreasonable, Kim, what do you think?" Van Holmst looked at the contract again and asked.
Leng Fei frowned: "This contract is really exciting, I think, if the club agrees and can back lease back Ajax for at least half a season, I agree." ”
Arsene Wenger smiled: "So, all that remains is to wait for news from the Ajax club, today, I plan to make a formal offer to the Ajax club, 10 million euros plus the following terms, no problem?" If not, then it was confirmed? ”
Van Holmst also smiled: "Yes, my client and I are satisfied. ”