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“…… You just think it's a good friend's request...... Are you, yes, uh...... Interested in coming back to Wimbledon to play, Chu? ”

Chu Zhongtian thought that Russell might have come to him to catch up, chat, or complain, after all, Wimbledon Athletic's current situation is not good. www.biquge.info The team has been in the Championship for one season now, this is its second season, and it is still relegated. In the past, the team was always able to be promoted smoothly in other leagues, and after the promotion, the ground was firmly established in this league one season, and the promotion was successful in the second season.

So he thought Russell must have been troubled by the current team's predicament and came to him to complain.

I didn't think he would say such a thing.

Because he was not mentally prepared, Chu Zhongtian didn't know what to say for a while.

Russell's silence was interpreted by Russell to mean something else.

"Uh...... I knew it was a bit too reluctant...... Hi, Eric also said that I was delusional...... Originally, even if your contract with Real Madrid expires, there are still many top league teams who want you, how can you come to a small team like us? Forget it, if I didn't say it......" Russell's tone was unnatural, and it was clear that he was trying to hide his disappointment.

Only then did Chu Zhongtian react: "Alai, I think you misunderstood me...... I'm not refusing, but ...... Well, this one is a bit abrupt for me, and I'm happy to accept any invitation. But this thing ...... I'm afraid I'll have to talk to my agent...... Well, I think I'll let you know as soon as anything happens. ”

Russell was still very happy when he hung up the phone, because at least Chu Zhongtian did not refuse, he said that he had to think about it, which means that there is still hope - at least he is willing to think about it.

Of course, Russell must not know that for Chinese, many times "let me think about it" means rejection.

※※※When Chu Zhongtian hung up the phone, he kept frowning and looking at the phone in a daze.

His wife, Emily, had just finished feeding Ai Ai and walked downstairs with the baby in her arms. Ai Ai is still holding her **, sucking unconsciously.

Emily was a little strange when she saw Chu Zhongtian like this.

"What bothers you so much, darling?" She sat down beside Chu Zhongtian.

Chu Zhongtian turned his head and saw that it was Emily, and said, "Alai called me just now. ”

"It's Russell, he's been very busy lately, why do you have time to call you?" Emily is also very knowledgeable about Wimbledon's current situation, after all, she is a member of the club's board of directors, and only recently had a baby that did not sit on the team's board of directors.

"Hmm...... Amy, where do you think I'm going to play when my contract with Real Madrid expires? Chu Zhongtian did not answer Emily's question, but asked rhetorically.

Emily shrugged, "I don't know, that's your own business and James' business." How? None of the recent clubs have left you satisfied? Isn't Hoffenheim wanting you to go back? ”

"I didn't really think much about where I'm going to play next, but James is helping me anyway. But I just got a call from Alli who offered me an invitation as a Wimbledon manager and wanted me to come back. ”

Emily was taken aback: "He wants you to play in the Championship?" ”

Chu Zhongtian nodded.

"Uh, this ......" Emily and Chu Zhongtian reacted the same when they first heard the news - a little overwhelmed and didn't know what to say.

"I've been thinking about it a lot."

"Have you come up with a result?" Emily asked.

Chu Zhongtian shook his head: "I don't know, I never considered this proposal, and I went to the Championship...... You know, I didn't want to renew my contract with Real Madrid because their contract was disrespectful to me, they treated me with contempt and I wanted to go to a team with quality and show Real Madrid how wrong they were in the first place. But if I go to the Championship, if I go to Wimbledon, it will all come to naught, and not only will I not prove it to anyone, but I will probably become a laughing stock for them - they will think that I have no one to play in the Championship and only play in the Championship......"

Chu Zhongtian did have such concerns. Although he loves Wimbledon very much, loving her does not mean that he wants to play in this team, his career and his love for Wimbledon are two different things, they do not conflict, and there is no need to be entangled.

He wants to go to a team that can prove himself as a counter-attack against Real Madrid.

Therefore, his next stop must be a team that can play in the Champions League. Hoffenheim did not qualify for this, it was entirely because of the friendship that he had played at Hoffenheim that he was willing to list Hoffenheim as a reference, and if there was really no better option in the end, he would consider Hoffenheim. Until then, he will prioritise other teams who can play in the Champions League and are interested in him.

It's a pity that there is still a long time before the end of the season, and everyone doesn't know which teams will definitely be able to qualify for the Champions League, and the teams that will definitely be able to qualify for the Champions League are not very interested in a 34-year-old veteran like Chu Zhongtian.

This is the so-called "high is not low", ah...... Emily leaned closer to Chu Zhongtian and said softly, "I know your feelings, but my dear, I think you may have overlooked a problem......

Chu Zhongtian looked up at her: "What's the problem?" ”

"You don't have to prove anything, you don't have to prove it to Real Madrid, you don't need to prove it to the whole world." Emily said. "You're a three-time World Footballer of the Year winner, you've won three European Cups, you've won 21 major competitions in your career, what else do you need to prove?"

Chu Zhongtian was dumbfounded by Emily's rhetorical question.

"I know you play to win, not to lose. Your career has almost always been about winning and winning championships, meeting everyone's expectations, proving yourself and striving for perfection...... But you're almost thirty-four years old, is it still necessary to strive for perfection at this time? ”

"What more championship do you want? World Cup? Your achievements have been the envy of countless professional players. What else to spell? Do you want to change teams to beat Real Madrid in the final and lift the European Cup? ”

Chu Zhongtian really had such thoughts...... "I think Russell's call came in timely, and I have no intention of interfering with your plan." But I think you can seriously consider his invitation. Emily said. I thought about it just now, and I don't think there's anything wrong with that. What's wrong with going to the Championship? The Championship is no worse than the Premier League. And...... Do you remember when our team was first formed? Right at King's Ranch Stadium, at the inaugural meeting attended by more than 4,000 people, we shared a common goal. ”

How could Chu Zhongtian not remember? In the afternoon of that day, the club's first president, Chris Brown. Stewart shouted, "Go back to where you belong, go to the top league!" Back to where you should be, South West London! ”

More than 4,000 people shouted with him, leaving a very shocking impression in Chu Zhongtian's heart, who was not a Wimbledon fan at that time.

After listening to Emily's words, Chu Zhongtian asked, "Do you have any suggestions, Amy?" ”

Emily smiled, "Do you want to hear me speak from the heart, or from the scene?" ”

"Nonsense, of course, listen to the heart." Chu Zhongtian said.

"Well, I'm actually pretty selfish to think that - and I want you to go back to Wimbledon and fulfill the dream we all share. I know you won't be able to play in the Champions League, you're going to be missing out of the top line of European football, and maybe no one will remember your name for less than a season. At that time, your commercial contract will also be affected, and many sponsors will discourage plans to continue working with you. Your exposure will be greatly reduced, and your followers will be reduced...... But for my own selfish sake, I like you to go back to Wimbledon. I think...... If it's true, everybody will be very, very happy......"

Chu Zhongtian was silent.

Emily noticed that the daughter in her arms was no longer sucking, and she looked down to see that Ai Ai was already asleep.

So she got up gently, carried her daughter upstairs, and put her back on the bed to sleep.

Chu Zhongtian was left alone in the living room, and he lowered his head and quietly thought about Emily's words.

Will you return to Wimbledon and lead the Crazy Gang to the Premier League?

This transfer will be the last of his career, so is this the last goal of his career?

The disadvantages that Emily said did not affect her at all. Business contracts or anything, he doesn't care, he doesn't play football for money for a long time, otherwise he wouldn't have an annual salary of more than 10 million now. Fame or something, Chu Zhongtian doesn't care very much, he never plays football for some people, he plays football for himself, he wants to play football, he likes to play football, so he plays. The support of the fans is what drives him forward, but not all, without these fans, he can go forward alone, so the fame has no effect on him.

Not being able to participate in the Champions League is indeed a very important disadvantage, and his transfer to Real Madrid is to go to a team that can participate in the Champions League, so that he can continue to prove himself in the top arenas in Europe, and show the world that although he is 34 years old, he can still show his level at such a high level, and he does not have to be inferior to those players who are 25 or 6 years old, seven or eight years old. His performance fully deserves a dignified contract.

If he can't play in the Champions League, who knows if he really has the ability to continue playing at a high level for two or three years, as he himself said? Others might think he's bragging. These people will say: "Real Madrid was right not to give him a two-year contract, you see, he's gone to play in the Championship now......"

Will you be able to tolerate such contempt then?

Chu Zhongtian is a very proud person, he can't bear to be looked down upon by others, whether it is when he first debuted or now at the age of thirty-four.

If you go to Wimbledon to play, you will definitely hear such rumors.

Will he be able to bear it?

Chu Zuosheng walked down from upstairs and sat next to Chu Zhongtian.

"Son." He said.

"Dad?"

"Are you free now?" Chu Zuosheng asked.

"Me...... Yes, what's the matter? ”

"The two of us have a good chat, it's been a long time since I've talked to you like this." Chu Zuosheng waved his hand. "What are your plans for the future?"

"I ...... I don't know. Just now an old friend called and wanted me to play for his team, but his team was in the Championship,......" Chu Zhongtian said his confusion.

Listening to his son's words, Chu Zuosheng smiled: "You." Say one thing and do another. ”

Chu Zhongtian felt inexplicable, why did he just say one thing and do another?

"You said you didn't play for anyone, just for yourself, right? You don't care what other people think, do you? ”

Chu Zhongtian nodded.

"So, why do you care about what other people think about your choice to go to Wimbledon?"

Chu Zhongtian was speechless when asked by his father.

"If you really don't care, you don't care what they say, you only choose what you like, you can do whatever you want, who can control you? When you desperately wanted to play football, your mother was so opposed, didn't you insist on playing? So there's nothing to worry about, you just have to think about what you want, whether it's going to the Champions League or the Championship, it's just what you want. ”

"What? Did your IQ deteriorate after becoming famous? Weren't you quite smart before? Or is it ...... Now that he is famous, he has a lot of scruples? Hey. ”

Chu Zuosheng smiled, lifted his butt and got up from the sofa, then put his hands behind his back and slowly walked back upstairs.

Chu Zhongtian continued to sit on the sofa alone, thinking about his father's words just now.

※※※ James. Merry is in Germany, and he has already taken care of all the things that have been delayed. The task now is to find a good owner for Chu Zhongtian. Chu Zhongtian was not very satisfied with the teams reported in the newspapers, as well as the teams he contacted in private, and he asked that the next company he went to should be able to participate in next season's Champions League. But at this time, where can we find a team that can definitely participate in next season's Champions League...... Anything can happen during a long season. Do you think this team can now, and after signing the contract, at the end of the season it turns out that this team can't even play in the Europa League, where can you make sense?

Merry thought it was too difficult to do...... However, as Chu Zhongtian's agent, he still had to find ways to help Chu Zhongtian complete the task.

It's not that there are teams that are sure to play in the Champions League, like the traditional giants in every league. But none of these teams will need a thirty-four-year-old player...... Although Chu Zhongtian said that he could still maintain his level and play high-level football for two or three years, this was his side of the story, and it was another matter whether others believed it or not.

Just when he didn't know what to do, he received a call from Chu Zhongtian: "James, where are you now?" ”

"I'm in Germany, Chu. I'm going to get in touch with Hoffenheim...... "Merry actually didn't have this plan, but when Chu Zhongtian asked where he was, he had the idea to say this.

Unexpectedly, Chu Zhongtian said, "No need." I want you to help me get to England, James. ”

"To the UK? Is there any team that has taken a fancy to you, Chu? ”

The teams that Merry has here that are interested in Chu Zhongtian are not the teams that can participate in the Champions League...... Could it be that there is something going on on United's side?

Jose Mourinho is at Manchester United, maybe he will want Chu to help him?

"Well, back to your house, James. Let's get in touch with Wimbledon......"

"What did you say?" James. Merry thought he had misheard. Wimbledon Athletic is a Championship team, no matter how much Chu Zhongtian is wanted, he will not be reduced to the point of playing in the Championship, right?

'I thought about it and decided to go back to Wimbledon and I'm going to end my career there.

"Hey, Chu...... Don't give up on yourself......"

"It's not self-defeating." Chu Zhongtian knew that Mei Li would say this. In fact, it's quite normal, this is the normal reaction of any normal person after hearing his choice...... "What do you think, Chu?" Why should you go to the Championship? Merry still couldn't understand.

"Not to the Championship, but to Wimbledon." Chu Zhongtian corrected.

"Is there any difference between the two? Wimbledon are in the Championship and are in the relegation zone ......"

"There's a difference. Wimbledon Athletic can't stay in the Championship forever, they can be promoted to the Premier League. ”

Chu Zhongtian figured it out, he can also prove himself, go to Wimbledon Athletic to play, wear Wimbledon Athletic in the Premier League, fulfill their common dream, and at the same time prove to everyone that he is not old.

"You're going to help this team get promoted?" Merry asked.

"It's not about helping them level up, it's about fulfilling one of my own dreams. You know, James, I used to be part of Wimbledon. I left this team to pursue my own career. Now that I've made a name for myself and there's nothing left to pursue, I want to go back. We have a saying in China, called 'leaves fall to the roots', that is, the leaves fall from the tree and fall to the roots of the number. I started my football career at Wimbledon, and for my part, Wimbledon is my roots. ”

"But if you choose Wimbledon, what will the outside world say......"

Merry was still a little worried.

"No matter what they say, I play my own football and I don't need the praise and consent of others." Chu Zhongtian's answer was categorical. "I'm thirty-four years old, and at the end of my career, I always have to do something I want to do. I still have that little power, right? ”

Facing Chu Zhongtian, who had already made a decision, James . What else is there to say about Merry?

"Okay, I'll listen to you, I'll go and contact them......"

"Thank you, James."

"Don't thank me, Chu, it's your own decision. I hope you won't regret this decision in the future......"

"Haha! I never regret it! Because which one of my choices was wrong? Chu Zhongtian laughed out loud on the other side of the phone.

He was in a good mood when he had finally made his decision, and he was now even looking forward to what it would be like when he returned to the King's Ranch...... That must be wonderful!

(To be continued)