The first time he got the ball, Daysun disappointed Edda in the stands.

Fiorentina's midfielder broke the ball in his own half and immediately gave the ball to the daytime in front.

White Sun Wind now has two options. One is to move forward with the ball yourself. The second is to distribute the ball to the wingers on the wing.

He chose the former. He slammed the ball forward and sprinted!

Eda pulled herself together and watched intently on the field. He wanted to see how fast the Chinese kid was sprinting.

Who ever thought, "Bang~".

A PSV Eindhoven midfielder crashed into the wind from the side.

PSV Eindhoven's midfielder is actually in average physical condition. But the thin white wind was still knocked out like a piece of paper.

The referee didn't say anything in the face of such an obvious foul!

Baggio, who was in the angry stands, got up from his seat and chattered towards the field: "It's a football game!" It's not a rugby game! Oh my! Referee: Are you blinded by an eagle pecking over the Apennines? ”

Eda shook her head in disappointment, the young Chinese player couldn't get enough of him at all. He pulled out his phone from his bosom and was ready to pass the time with a look at the latest developments in the transfer market.

Liu Yun was still staring at the situation on the field.

The unthinkable happened!

Bai Rifeng stubbornly stood up from the turf and immediately threw himself into the counter-robbery! He stuck to the PSV Eindhoven midfielder who had just knocked him down, like a dogskin plaster.

PSV Eindhoven's midfielders were a little overwhelmed by the dog-dog-like close-quarters pressing, and could only rush the ball to a team-mate a few metres in front of him.

The wind pounced on the Eindhoven player who had just gotten the ball...

His running is simply sparing no physical strength!

Liu Yun's eyes lit up: Although this child is thin, he has the strength to not admit defeat.

In the 75th minute, Bai Rifeng won the ball in the midfield. Liu Yun patted Eda on the shoulder and pointed to the field again.

Ada's gaze moved from her phone to the venue.

The Eindhoven midfielder who had just crashed into him appeared next to him.

He didn't rush the ball. He made a deft stop and turned past his opponent.

After passing, he glanced up at the positions of his teammates on the field. The team-mate on the right has run out of space.

In the stands, Eda muttered, "Pass, boy, pass!" ”

Bai Rifeng made a long pass with his feet, and the ball flew in front of his teammate like a precision-guided bomb.

This is called a long pass that lands in an excellent place and gives his teammates time to get started.

Fiorentina's winger received a pass from Daysun and slotted diagonally into the box along the gap. Kick the door! The ball is in!

1：0！ Fiorentina Youth 1:0 PSV Eindhoven!

Liu Yun said to Ada: "This daytime wind has good vision, awareness, and passing accuracy. ”

Eda shrugged her shoulders, "Well, indeed. But his shortcomings are also very obvious - too thin. ”

Baggio asked Liu Yun and Edda: "Do you only see his strengths in vision, awareness, passing, and physical shortcomings?" ”

Liu Yun said to Baggio: "No, there is another advantage in him: he has a strength that does not admit defeat. It's like... ”

Baggio laughed: "Old lieutenant, you mean to say mad dogs, right?" That's right! His nickname for the Fiorentina youth team was 'Mad Dog'! (Book friend Lao Bai Mo is angry, haha, the fat author loves to ridicule.) ）

The game passed minute by minute, and finally, the referee blew the whistle for the end of the game.

With a beautiful assist from the daytime, Fiorentina Juniors beat the visiting PSV Eindhoven 1-0.

After the match, Baggio said to Liu Yun and Edda: "I'll go to the restaurant outside the stadium and buy some hot dogs. Let's talk about it separately. If you decide to buy the child, I will contact FC Fiorentina on your behalf. ”

After Baggio left, Eda said to Liu Yun, "Liu, my opinion is not to buy this child. He simply can't adapt to the high-intensity physical confrontation of the Premier League! ”

Liu Yun smiled at Edda: "My opinion is different from yours. I think there's something about this player that I can't put into words. Besides, the body is all practiced. He's only nineteen years old, and he has a lot of potential to tap! ”

The old lieutenant is the hero of Ricoh Stadium and the spiritual leader of the team. He is also the assistant coach of the team. For his opinion, head coach Eda will definitely have to take it into account.

Eda pondered for a long time, and finally made up her mind: "That's it, Liu. If his transfer fee is higher than 500,000 euros – we will give up on bringing him in. If it's less than 500,000 euros, we can buy him and let him train in the reserve team for two months. After all, the new Premier League season is still 2 months away. Our reserve team has five or six friendlies during the summer break. We can watch him through the game and wait until the start of the new season to decide whether to add him to our first team. ”

Liu Yun agreed with Ada's suggestion: "Okay. That's it. ”

Baggio walked into the stadium with three hot dogs and three bottles of juice: "Hey, old lieutenant, eat hot dogs." ”

Each of the three picked up a hot dog and feasted on it.

Liu Yun said to Baggio: "That's right. Just now our Eda coach made the decision that if the transfer fee for this kid is higher than 500,000 euros, we will not bring him in. ”

Baggio thought as he munched on a hot dog, "Oh? Is that so? There should be no problem. I have some connections at Fiorentina FC. The price of 500,000 euros should be about the same. If there is too little on the Florentine side, I will negotiate for you. ”

The trio finished their hot dogs and basked in the sun at the Friggie Stadium.

Liu Yun has been busy with his daughter's wedding since the summer break. It was rare for him to enjoy such a comfortable time.

The warm sun of the Apennine Peninsula shone on Liu Yun's face.

Baggio was half-lying in his seat, sipping a drink.

Liu Yun said to Baggio: "The Friggie Stadium is so beautiful. No wonder you have a soft spot for this place. ”

Baggio smiled and said: "I joined Vicenza in Serie C at the age of 13. Played for Vicenza for 4 years. I remember very well that on May 3, '84, it was the most unlucky day of my life. We played Rimini at home. That villain on Rimini's back line made a slip tackle and my leg was stitched with a full 220 stitches! 220 stitches! For the average person, it's just a number, but for a young professional footballer, it's enough to ruin his career. ”

Baggio added: "Vicenza gave up on me directly. Doctors sentenced me to death for my career. It was Fiorentina and the Stadio Frigi that took me in. They helped me in my most difficult time! That's why I love this stadium and I love the purple Florence! To this day, I still think that the five years I spent in Florence were the best years of my life. ”

Liu Yun said: "That time is also the best memory of countless middle-aged people in China. ”

Baggio said to Liu Yun: "Liu, my friendship with you began with my admiration for you. This admiration stems from a sense of identity stemming from similar experiences. Your major injury two years ago was the same as the one I did in '84 — the same death sentence for your career. The difference is that I was 17 years old when I was injured and you were 47 years old when you were injured! In that respect, you are more resilient than I am! ”

Liu Yun followed Baggio's example, half-lying on the chair, and said to Baggio: "Tenacity can't be talked about, I just don't want to give up my dream easily." My dream was to help the team reach the pinnacle of European club level – the Champions League podium. ”

Eda chimed in, "After this dream has been realized. Our old lieutenant has a new dream – to help his beloved Sky Blues return to the top flight of England! ”

Liu Yun smiled at Baggio: "My boss is right. That was indeed my new dream two years ago. When I first came to Europe, it was Coventry that accepted me. I love that city and the lovely, stubborn people of Coventry. I can now proudly say that I have achieved my dream two years ago. ”

Baggio said: "From the Premier League to League One, you have a lot to lose. ”

Liu Yun half-squinted, enjoying the sunshine comfortably, and he replied to Baggio: "But what I have gained is far more than what I have lost!" Baggio, you are my friend. I can tell you very honestly: I now have a new dream – to lead Coventry, a recognised underdog, to the podium of the Premier League! Perhaps it seems to others that this is a distant dream. But my experience of returning to the field for 5 years has taught me that there is no such thing as unreachable on the football field! ”

Eda laughed and said: "Liu, if you say this to the media, the nickname 'madman' will be transferred from Mourinho to you!" ”

Liu Yun picked up the juice cup and took a sip: "Maybe it will take a few years for this dream to come true." But I assure you, my boss, as long as I don't fulfill this dream, I won't retire! ”

"I think doctors all over the world want to cut your body into pieces and study it!" They must be desperate to know what kind of material you, a 50-year-old man, are made of! Is it steel, or is it titanium? ”

"Huh~Huh~" Liu Yun did not answer. He actually fell asleep in the warm sun!

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Baggio has an extensive network at Fiorentina FC. He helped Liu Yun and Edda meet with the club's top management.

In the meeting room of the board of directors of the Fiorentina club, the president of the club, Alza, a wealthy man from the Middle East, personally met with Liu Yun and Edda.

A trade for a youth team bench player obviously doesn't have to alarm the oil tycoon.

Alesa's meeting with Liu Yun and Edda was not because of Bai Rifeng's transfer. He just wants to see Liu Yun, a 50-year-old man who has become a legend in European football!

Alesa gave Liu Yun a Middle Eastern nose salute.

Also involved in the meeting was Fiorentina youth coach Angelo.

Alesa chatted with Liu Yun first. Ada, the full-fledged head coach, was left out to dry.

Liu Yun glanced at his watch - he had been talking for a full hour and a half, and it was time to get to the point.

Liu Yun said to Alsa: "Dear Mr. Alsa, we should talk about the white wind, oh, that is, the transfer of Zavadoni, right?" ”

"Of course," Alesa said. Oh, forgive me for the chatter. I can't admire you so much! ”

Alesa asked Angelo, "What's it called?" ”

Liu Yun hurriedly added: "White wind, the Italian name is Zavadoni. ”

Alesa nodded: "Yes, Coach Angelo, can this player named Zavadoni be sold?" ”

Angelo shrugged his shoulders: "If I discuss the transfer of a player with other clubs, I will use the skills of the business to exaggerate the importance of this player to the team and take the opportunity to increase the transfer fee." But in the presence of a man of such high character as the old lieutenant, I don't want to tell lies. ”

"Of course," Alesa said. Coach Angelo, please tell me the truth. ”

Angelo sighed: "I really don't know, what exactly does the Coventry Club like Zavadoni!" This player's thin body doomed him to become a successful professional footballer! Truth be told, our youth team is ready to terminate his contract in October. Such a player, if you want me to make an offer. If you want 100,000 euros, it's a pit for Coventry! ”

Alesa listened to Angelo's words and said to Liu Yun, "I'm sorry, old lieutenant. I know more about oil and gas than I do about football. Listening to our coach Angelo, this player doesn't seem to be worth as much as a few barrels of oil. Are you sure you want to buy him? ”

Liu Yun nodded: "Sure!" ”

Alesa laughed and said: "So be it, we agree to his move to Coventry. You only have to pay a nominal transfer fee of 1 euro. When dealing with people of high character, it is too vulgar to talk about money. ”

Liu Yun was overjoyed, and he shook Alesa's hand: "Thank you, Mr. Alsa. ”

But Edda's heart beat a drum. Is that Chinese kid not even worth 100,000 euros in the eyes of the reserve team coach?

What is the use of such a player being brought into Coventry? Don't forget, although the transfer fee is 1 euro, Coventry still has to pay the player's salary!

Coventry is a small club, and there is no spare money to raise any idlers with no future!

However, Liu Yun was resolute about the introduction of Bai Rifeng, and Eda could only agree.

After the meeting, Alesa said to Liu Yun: "I will hold a small social reception in the villa in Florence in the evening, I hope you can enjoy it, old lieutenant." ”

Liu Yun has already picked up a white wind for nothing. This face must be given to Alsa: "Okay, Mr. Alsa. I'll be sure to go over in the evening. ”

Alesa shook hands with Liu Yun and Eda and said goodbye.

After Liu Yun and Eda left, the reserve coach Angelo said to owner Alesa: "I still don't understand why the old lieutenant would bring in a player for Coventry who we are already going to sweep the earth. That kid - really not fit to play football! He's as thin as Bambi. ”

A few years later, Angelo was promoted to head coach of Fiorentina Bauhinia Flowers. He led the team to start the Fiorentina dynasty in Serie A.

After a few more years, Angelo, who had achieved fame, announced the end of his career.

When asked by reporters if Angelo has any regrets in his coaching career, Angelo said to the media:

"The biggest regret of my career is sending a Ballon d'Or winner to Coventry for a symbolic transfer fee of 1 euro, to the sharp-eyed guy of the old lieutenant!"