Chapter 80: Showing off in the finals
The sudden good news disrupted Wen Zhihao's holiday schedule, and he had to rush to the Netherlands to sign his contract before moving to Paris with his parents to watch the European Championship final.
Wen Zhihao originally didn't want to change his travel plan because of this, anyway, the two sides had already negotiated, and it was not a few days away, just writing a name on that piece of paper.
However, his parents resolutely objected, and Father Wen taught his son with a straight face: "You little cub, can your future be as important as other people's competitions?" Have you forgotten how unlucky you were when you didn't have a ball? ”
Well, Dad, you win!
Wen Zhihao really couldn't pick it up, and it was quite difficult for him to endure those days.
Vitesse did take the transfer seriously enough, and the Wen family had just arrived in Arnhem and the club's staff were already waiting for them at the airport to take them directly to the club's office building.
Wen's agent, Sachi, Vitesse's sporting director, Legan Keno and general manager Yordania were all present as Wen signed his name on the contract with a smile on his face.
As soon as the signing was completed, Vitesse officially announced the transfer.
Although the European Championship is currently in full swing and is a carnival for football fans all over the world, for Chinese fans with special complexes, any move by a rising star like Wen Zhihao can attract widespread attention.
Most of the viewers who stayed up late waiting to watch the German-French battle in the semifinals of the European Cup habitually brushed the headlines, and found this reinforcement announcement reprinted by the domestic media:
Heavy! Vitesse officially announced that Wen Zhihao has officially joined!
The news also revealed important details such as the transfer fee and the duration of the contract, with Wen Zhihao and Vitesse signing a new two-year contract that expires on 31 June 2018 for a fee of 4.5 million euros.
This amount of transfer fee has created the first value of Chinese players to transfer to Europe, Dong Fangzhuo joined Manchester United for only 3.5 million euros, and the "Chinese Sun" Sun Jihai landed at Manchester City is only 2 million euros.
But in the next few days, there was a large amount of scolding on the Internet, and the "warm fans" collectively bombarded Vites. Wen Zhihao's thigh-level performance last season, you are only willing to pay 4.5 million euros! Sure enough, it's a poor little club!
As for Wen Zhihao's personal salary, Vitesse Club has been particularly caring. Wen Zhihao was unable to receive the salary of the first-team professional contract like other teammates due to his age, and the club's general manager Yordania heard that Wen Zhihao had been living with his teammates, so he immediately made a decision and bought Wen Zhihao a villa of more than 600 square meters in the suburbs of Arnhem funded by the club, with gardens, swimming pools and other supporting facilities, which was regarded as paying Wen Zhihao's salary in disguise and solving his residence.
The transfer signing was officially settled, and Wen Zhihao and his parents arrived in Paris the day before the final, waiting for the upcoming European Championship final.
Dad Wen had already bought tickets through domestic websites before leaving, otherwise the family would have traveled thousands of miles, and it would be a question of whether they could enter the venue in the end.
At 9 p.m. local time on July 10, the final of the 15th European Championship was held at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris, and the host French team faced Portugal led by Cristiano Ronaldo, one of today's peerless duos.
Before the game, Wen Zhihao said that he was more optimistic about the hosts: "The French team has the advantage of the right time and place, and they are quite proud of the results in the big competitions at home. And the strength of the three lines is balanced, with Koscielny at the back, Pogba and Matuidi in the midfield, and Giroud on the front, it is difficult for Portugal to shake the host with Ronaldo alone. ”
The game did seem to be developing as Wen Zhihao predicted, especially in the 23rd minute, when Ronaldo retired injured, which made everyone feel that Portugal would soon surrender.
However, not only did the Portuguese stubbornly drag the game into extra-time, but striker Ede even made the hosts hate the European Championship on home soil with a stroke from outside the box in the 109th minute.
Wen Zhihao not only feasted his eyes in the stands, but also really made a show.
In the second half, a long-range shot by the French team Matuidi fired directly at the audience, the ball came from the area where Wen Zhihao was, and the surrounding rows of spectators stretched out their arms to take the game ball as their own, but Wen Zhihao smiled evilly, jumped directly to the seat in the front row, stopped the ball with his chest slightly, and then exerted his right foot and kicked the ball directly into the field, flying straight to Matuidi's location.
The surrounding audience exclaimed in surprise, and then craned their necks to look into the arena. Matuidi was obviously unprepared for the ball he shot and suddenly flew back, and subconsciously wanted to dodge, but Wen Zhihao's ball speed was faster, and he directly kicked Matuidi's knee, which was very powerful, and directly kicked Matuidi to his knees.
The caddie on the sidelines who was about to throw the ball into the field looked confused, who took his job?
All the big-name stars in the stadium were stunned, looking at Matuidi who was kneeling on the ground, and a thought rose at the same time.
This is a accurate!
Others, however, were taken aback by this kick. For example, the managers of both sides at this time and Ronaldo on the bench.
They could clearly see Wen Zhihao's position, more than 70 meters away from Matuidi's position, but the ball was not only kicked back into the field, but also hit Matuidi accurately, and from his expression, it was clear that the ball was not small.
All three have a wealth of knowledge and are convinced that the man who kicked the ball was not only a professional footballer, but also a set-piece master.
Who is he?
No one can answer this question. Wen Zhihao could only sit back in his place obediently under the warning of the on-site security personnel.
However, at this time, the surrounding audience exploded, looked at Wen Zhihao with admiration, and asked like a curious baby.
"Damn, this handsome foot is blown up! Young people are professional, right? ”
"Definitely, otherwise it's not at this level. But buddy, look at you as an Eastern face, which club are you in? ”
"Brother teach me, I recognize you as the boss!"
"Young man, I welcome you on behalf of Grand Paris!" A Parisian die-hard wearing a Paris Saint-Germain jersey with a French flag painted on his face speaks his mind.
Wen Zhihao didn't expect that his casual kick could cause such a big reaction, and some people in the stands farther away gathered here, so he could only quickly admit that he was now playing in the Eredivisie. The big Parisian fan's eyes lit up again. We all know that the Eredivisie is a star-making factory, and seeing that the child is young and the level is not low, it is completely possible to join Grand Paris in the future.
finally got rid of the entanglement of enthusiastic fans, Wen Zhihao couldn't help but sigh that sure enough, fans all over the world are just as crazy.
"Look at it, don't listen to the old man, suffer in front of you, tell you to be low-key, you want to be in the limelight, how does it feel to be surrounded by gossip?"
Father Wen did not forget to teach his son afterwards.
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Vitesse's pre-season preparations for the new season began in mid-July, and Wen Zhihao did not return to China after the European Championships, but returned to the club early to start preparations.
Next season, the team will have to play on three fronts, including the Europa League, which is much higher than the Eredivisie, and as the core of the team, Wen Zhihao understands that he has a greater responsibility.
As long as Wen Zhihao stays here for one day, he will not be satisfied with the level of the team just in the middle of the league.
The Eredivisie triumvirate?
If it is not broken or standing, the old pattern should be changed a little.