That night, Zhang Yang received a message from Camoranesi, "Your eloquence is awesome! If I hadn't decided to stay at Juventus, I might have considered joining Millwall with Gianluka. ”

Zhang Yang looked at the text message and immediately replied, "LOL (smile), welcome!" "It was great news to be able to convince Zambrotta to join Millwall.

Zhang Yang is not surprised.

In order to be able to convince Zambrotta, Zhang Yang did a lot of work, he spent a few days preparing the 'manuscript', that is, how to convince Zambrotta, such as Zambrotta, a player who has made a name for himself is difficult to convince, Millwall must be able to make him trust, so that he thinks that going to Millwall is no worse than going to Manchester United, Liverpool and other giant teams.

Then we have to start with two points: one is the team's results.

To illustrate this point, he talks about last season's squad and the results that have been achieved.

It's very convincing.

The Premier League title is not easy to come by, and it is not just a matter of fighting spirit and hope to compete with the mighty Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal for a season of outstanding performances.

Another point is the importance of Zambrotta himself.

If he goes to a big team, Zambrotta is only a main player at most, an ordinary main player, but it is different at Millwall, he will be the pillar of the defense, the most important anchor.

This is good for his fame.

It is easy to choose between being an ordinary main player in the back line of a big team and being the most important player in the back in an ordinary team with better results, because as long as the results are good, they will become the focus of media coverage, Millwall's exposure will certainly not be low, and the players who are the pillars of the defense are also easy to become the focus.

Several aspects were analysed together, and Zambrotta was convinced that going to Millwall was the best option.

Zambrotta also has a vision.

Zambrotta chose to leave Juventus and move to other league teams, firstly, to increase his knowledge, secondly, to continue to maintain his treatment, and thirdly, to perform better, perhaps to rejuvenate the second spring of his career?

In short, there is a vision.

Millwall provides the best platform, so why insist on pursuing the giants?

Regardless, Zambrotta's agreement to join is very good news.

At present, Millwall's squad, the most lacking is a strong defender and excellent wing players, the addition of Quaresma before, is a huge addition to the wing, the back line has Zambrotta in charge, plus a good addition - Abearo, the big goal of the summer transfer, can basically be said to be completed.

After that, you don't have to think about what big names to introduce, maybe the mentality of work can be described as 'casual fate', there is a chance to win a big name, or fight for it, it doesn't matter if you don't have a chance, a few people join barely enough.

It's like William Gallas.

Zhang Yang really wants Gallas to join, because Gallas can become a pillar of stability at the back, but if there is Zambrotta, it doesn't matter if Gallas comes or not.

The same goes for Joaquín.

Quaresma was enough to perfect on the right flank, and Joaquín was not necessary to repeat the position.

Millwall's left wing, in fact, has been short of people, before Joey Healy, Braniff, Conchez took turns, Joey Healy left the team, Braniff wants to return to the striker, but the team has another option, that is, let Millwall play on the wing.

Smitchell is a very good midfielder all-round, when he played for Liverpool, he often played as a wing-back, and he played quite well on the left side, Smitchell should play left wing-back, and the team's main lineup is basically not lacking.

All that's left is to add some 'leftovers'.

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After confirming Zambrotta's willingness to join, Millwall continued to communicate with Juventus to discuss Zambrotta's transfer.

Zambrotta is an important player, but Juventus have to take into account the situation at the club, and with Millwall offering enough transfer funds and Zambrotta himself agreeing to join Millwall, everything will be much easier.

The Fritz-Walter Stadium in Kaiserslautern is playing out the quarter-final clash between Italy and Australia.

Italy is doing well.

Perhaps 'excellent' should be used to describe defense, not attack, Italy did not attack much, even if the opponent was only Australia, they still played very conservatively, but the obstacles that defence gave Australia were enough to give them an advantage.

The score on the scoreboard was 1-0 and Italy had taken the lead.

Zhang Yang was sitting behind the fan stands, he didn't have a ticket before, but when he expressed his willingness to go to the Italian game and expressed his support for Italy, Camoranesi presented a ticket.

That's the benefit of getting to know more players.

No one else knew that he was also coming to see the game, but after the game, many people would definitely know, because someone recognized Zhang Yang, the camera lens also pointed to Zhang Yang, and a reporter in the media gallery came over with a crowd of people to interview him.

Zhang Yang was a little helpless, and it was also difficult to watch the ball silently, he was originally wearing a sunhat, but just now he felt a little hot, so he took off his hat, but he didn't expect to be recognized and noticed by the camera.

"I'm just here to watch the game." Zhang Yang told reporters, "Look at the World Cup game, the Italian team is very good, Australia is also playing well, this is a wonderful game!" ”

"But, Zhang, just now we received news that Zambrotta's agent, Mr. Bonetto, had gone to London and met with Millwall's vice-chairman, Wilkinson."

The reporters were more well-informed, and he showed the news on his phone.

Zhang Yang took it and glanced at it twice, and couldn't help but pinch the corners of his mouth, the news is not only news, but also photos as proof, how could it be 'accidentally' photographed by reporters when he met and talked about the contract?

Deliberately, right?

It must have been deliberate!

Zhang Yang knew after a little thought, Zambrotta's transfer is big news, and Millwall is related, the more people know about the transfer, the better, Millwall can use Zambrotta's fame to promote it well, just meet with Zambrotta's agent, the transfer process is only halfway, so that reporters can 'secretly take' photos, and there can be a few more news.

But at this point in time......

Zhang Yang was a little embarrassed, especially when he saw that the time of the news release was twenty minutes ago, didn't it mean telling everyone, "Zhang Yang is here to observe Zambrotta's performance?" ”

Zhang Yang came with this purpose, but he still said, "Zambrotta is a world-class player, and his level of ability does not need to be examined at all. My purpose is just to watch the game. ”

All right.

The two reporters looked at each other, intimidated by such a cheeky face, and then they asked about the game, "Which team do you support?" ”

"Italy."

"Why?"

"Of the 22 players on the pitch, I know a few of them, but they are all from the Italian team. So ......"

Zhang Yang shrugged his shoulders, and the meaning was self-explanatory.

"It's not half time yet, do you think Italy will win?" The reporter asked.

"I want Italy to win." Zhang Yang immediately added, "I also hope that you don't disturb me watching the game, sorry, it's a bit rude to say that, but if you continue to ask, I can only leave the venue early." ”

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In the end, the Italian team emerged victorious.

After the game, Zhang Yang and ordinary fans left the stadium together, and then returned to the hotel and were blocked by reporters.

That's a bunch of journalists!

Most of them are England journalists, and there are some other reporters, Zhang Yang would not have been the protagonist in the process of the World Cup, but the English media admit that Zhang Yang's judgment of the game is accurate, and before the start of the quarterfinals of the England team, they hope to interview Zhang Yang and talk about the World Cup prospects of the England team.

Zhang Yang accepted the interview very helplessly.

When reporters asked about 'England vs Portugal', Zhang Yang certainly didn't have anything good to say, "You should know that I hate that Swede [Eriksen]. But I'm not going to bring my hatefulness to work, I want my players to be in the England team and play for my country. ”

"It's disappointing here, Millwall are top of the league and no players are in their national team!"

"Interesting?"

'The Swede brings his emotions to work and he doesn't have a good relationship with me and he doesn't plan to call up any Millwall players.

"Is there any hope for such a team?"

"Against Portugal? I think it's pretty great to be in the quarter-finals, of course, he's lucky, he's against Ecuador, but his luck is often limited, against Portugal? I can't think of any hope of a win for England...... Not at all! ”

"Lose! Definitely lose! ”

"What exactly is the score? Oh my God, who knows the score? But isn't England's usual way of losing is penalties? ”

"That's all I have to say, I'm sorry, I'm going back to pack my bags and I'll be back to London in a moment."

“……”

Zhang Yang booked a flight back to London in the evening.

In the next World Cup, he doesn't plan to watch it anymore, the main World Cup has nothing to do with him, the work of inspecting players and poaching corners has been almost done, and it is time to go back and prepare for the new season.

The lineup of the team needs to be added.

But the transfer is not in Germany, this is the World Cup, every top team has great players, but it is difficult for him to have direct access to the players, and there is no point in staying.

I need to go back to London for the next job.

That evening, Zhang Yang flew back to London and returned to the club to start preparations for the new season.

Three days later.

Gelsenkirchen proudly went to the Schalke Stadium.

England and Portugal battled out, and after 120 minutes (regular and extra time), the two teams went 0-0, and England lost 3-1 to Portugal on penalties.

It's a shame!

Four rounds of penalties, only one!

England fans were filled with disappointment and couldn't help but be reminded of the pre-match media reports---

"Isn't England's usual way of losing is penalties?"

'Crow's Mouth'!

Zhang Yang was given the first satirical nickname by many English fans.