Chu Zhongtian stayed in China until early July, when he ended his vacation. Prepare to return to the UK.

He originally thought that he would be able to meet Mr. Xu Xiaodi during this holiday, and ask him some advice on agents and club selection, but he didn't expect that until he decided to go back to the UK, he didn't see Xu Xiaodi.

This took him by surprise. He made an appointment with himself in England to interview his family...... Forget it, if you don't come, you won't come. Anyway, it's not that I'm crying and shouting for him to interview.

Due to the European Championship in the summer of 2004, many European clubs have postponed their first-team registrations, and those who participated in the European Championship will not return until late July.

Chu Zhongtian does not have such preferential treatment, he is a member of the reserve team, even if he doesn't know where his future will be, he has to return to the team to participate in training.

On June 31, Chu Zhongtian said goodbye to his reluctant mother and father, and his mother once again left tears at Shuangliu Airport, the last time she cried at the airport was three years ago when Chu Zhongtian went to study in the UK, but this could not save Chu Zhongtian. He flew to Beijing alone and from Beijing to London.

The European Championship finals can only be watched in the UK.

When he said goodbye to his parents this time, Chu Zhongtian didn't have much nostalgia in his heart, because he was more worried about his future prospects, and he didn't know what kind of news he would get after arriving in London.

He stayed at home in China for half a month and did not receive a call from the UK.

The whole of Chelsea is busy making adjustments to the new manager.

Petit was terminated, but this had no effect on Chu Zhongtian, Petit was thirty-three years old and could not pose a threat to him at all.

Makelele is an excellent midfielder, and Chu Zhongtian actually hopes to learn from him. But compared to this, I still get more improvement by going out and playing.

After another eleven hours of flight, Chu Zhongtian traveled from Beijing to London. It was night when he arrived in London, and now he didn't have a place to stay in the vast city of London, because his apartment at Wimbledon had already been retired. But this is not a problem, just find a hotel to open a room and live for a while. Chelsea Football Club will take care of the accommodation for him, and he doesn't have to worry about running out of money.

Finding an ordinary hotel near Stamford Bridge, Chu Zhongtian slept until the morning before getting up, and then he called Coach Clark to ask about his arrangements.

"Ah, it's Chu. Well, that's right...... We had a Belgian club for you, Westeros. It was originally intended to let you go there...... But just the day before yesterday we received a fax from France. ”

"France?" Chu Zhongtian was a little surprised. He had also thought about going to Belgium before, because Dong Fangzhuo went to Belgium, so he felt that the Premier League club must have a lot of cooperation with Belgian clubs. In fact, it's not bad to go to Belgium, you can collide with Dong Fangzhuo, he is the best among the young generation of Chinese players.

But what is going on with France that is now halfway out?

'It's a Ligue 1 club and I can honestly be a bit surprised when I heard the news because they were looking for the wrong person. But they say they're interested in you and want to be able to loan you out. ”

Chu Zhongtian now just wants to know which Ligue 1 club it is, and when did Coach Clark learn to hang people's appetites?

"What club is it, Mr. Clark?"

"Ah, I forgot about it...... It's Metz, the Ligue 1 club Metz. ”

This name sounds familiar, ah! Come to think of it! When he was hesitant to accept the Chelsea club's offer, he pulled out a Ligue 1 team called Jean. Reel, who claimed to be a scout for the Legalist Metz club, approached him and wanted him to join Metz.

Naturally, they also took a fancy to Chu Zhongtian's potential, and because Chu Zhongtian was a free identity, they didn't have to spend a penny.

"They want to loan you out for one season and take half of your salary. And they have a non-EU quota and if you can win the admiration of the opposing manager, you can still play for Metz in Ligue 1. I think Ligue 1 obviously appeals to you more than Ligue 1, doesn't it? ”

That's true. Chu Zhongtian replied in his heart.

How can I say that Ligue 1 is also one of the top five leagues in Europe, and it is ...... If it weren't for Dong Fangzhuo's arrival in Antwerp in January this year, how many people in China would know about that place?

I didn't expect Mace to come to the door again after being rejected, and it seemed to be really sincere.

Chu Zhongtian did not hesitate, and decided to accept Mace's invitation, besides, I heard that there were still a few of his own Sichuan villagers there. In Chu Zhongtian's mind, Mace was more intimate than that Westeros.

"Okay, we respect your opinion......"

In fact, if it was really for Chu Zhongtian, Chelsea Football Club would not make a decision so easily, and they would be cautious when choosing a loan club for Chu Zhongtian. But now that the Chelsea club has changed so much, everyone doesn't care about taking care of an ordinary Chinese player in the reserve team, just stuff it into a team and be able to play football, as for the future...... In a few years, if they haven't forgotten this person, let's take a look.

Chu Zhongtian didn't know that the people of Chelsea Football Club didn't value him now, he was only happy that he had the privilege of playing in the top league - Ligue 1 is also one of the five major leagues, although it is at the bottom of the five major leagues, but the skinny camel is bigger than the horse, isn't it? Being able to play in a league like this must have helped me a lot.

It seems that his starting point is much higher than Dong Fangzhuo...... He was a little smug.

※※※Chu Zhongtian remembered to find a long-term cooperative agent for himself.

He didn't know much about this and still had to consult a professional. He decided to call and ask Mr. Merry.

"Broker? Ha! "James on the other end of the phone. Merry suddenly laughed after listening to Chu Zhongtian's question.

"Hey, Chu. Are you interested in trying out an inexperienced trainee agent? ”

"Inexperienced trainee agent?" Chu Zhongtian listened freshly, "Is it your friend, Mr. Merry?" ”

"Well, not really...... Actually, it's me...... Hey. ”

Chu Zhongtian was taken aback.

"Aren't you a journalist, Mr. Merry?"

"Actually...... I'm a little tired of being a journalist. I suddenly wanted to change my career and life. The last time you approached me for a broker, I suddenly thought of this question - why can't I try to be a broker myself? I didn't really want to see how much money I could make from that job, I just wanted to experience a different kind of life. ”

Foreigners seem to be particularly fond of these things, and instead of doing a steady job, they have to challenge their lives...... "I've heard that brokers need a license......

"I just got my license, haha! Just a week ago! Merry smiled, "I paid £30,000 to the FA as a deposit, passed the exam, and now I'm a football agent!" But you know, I'm a nobody in this business, and I'm in a bit like you're in the right place, Chu. No popularity, no connections, no resources in hand, nothing. I'm going to go to you to see if you're interested in hiring me as your agent, and I won't do anything behind your back......"

"No problem, I'll hire you, Mr. Merry, ha!" Chu Zhongtian was very happy.

Because James. Mr. Merry's character is something he trusts, and a person who is willing to quit his job in a fit of anger for his sake will not harm himself.

Being able to work with such a broker can save you a lot of worry. Otherwise, you will not only have to intrigue with the club, but also with your own agent. As the saying goes, it is difficult to prevent thieves day and night, and they don't know if they are sold by those black-hearted agents in the future, and they have to help them count the money.

Now he is relieved, Mr. Merry is his agent, maybe he will be a little lacking in work surprise, but Chu Zhongtian doesn't care, anyway, he doesn't have much commercial value to explore now, so he will take two years to let Mr. Merry practice his hands.

"Let's sign the contract now, Mr. Merry!"

The two agreed on a place to meet, and Meili drove to the hotel to meet Chu Zhongtian with the contract text, and then the two discussed some details, and then redrafted the contract, and finally signed it.

Generally speaking, broker contracts are signed every two years, and if you are not satisfied with the broker, you can change them after two years. The contract stipulates that James. As Chu Zhongtian's agent, Merry can take 10% of Chu Zhongtian's transfer fee as remuneration during the validity period of the contract, and Chu Zhongtian's weekly salary will be 5% as agent James. Merry's income, and if he can successfully help Chu Zhongtian develop all aspects of commercial value, he can also have a higher percentage of commissions.

In terms of remuneration distribution, this contract is very formal, and brokers all over the world have so much income on the surface.

After becoming Chu Zhongtian's agent, James. Merry learned of Chu Zhongtian's current weekly salary - nine hundred pounds.

He frowned. In his opinion, this salary is somewhat low. Before he was not Chu Zhongtian's agent, put Bill. After Elliott introduced it to Chu Zhongtian, he didn't ask about it again. Now it seems that Bill. After all, Elliott is not as good as his relationship with Chu Zhongtian, if he is replaced by himself, he will strive for a weekly salary of thousands.

But it's too late to say that, Chelsea Football Club has money, but they don't do charity either. The contract was only signed for two months and then asked to change the contract, just because you felt that the weekly salary was too small? This is absolutely unreasonable for Chu Zhongtian, a newcomer who has never contributed to the team.

"This salary is a bit low......," Merry frowned, "you're a professional footballer, and your expenses will become a lot, Chu." I heard you're going on loan to Ligue 1 club Metz? You need to find a house and you have to hire a French teacher......"

"I think these clubs should be able to help me do it, right?" Chu Zhongtian asked.

"Of course they'll help you find it, but they're not going to pay for you, they're a professional football club, they're not a welfare home." Merry shook her head. "In the end, it's you, and nine hundred pounds is certainly more than the average person, but you also spend more than the average person. And you're going to give me five percent...... Forty-five pounds a week, or one hundred and eighty pounds a month...... If I only rely on your job, my whole family will starve to death, Chu. ”

Chu Zhongtian scratched his head a little embarrassed.

"My hand income is directly linked to your income, so the more you earn, the more I earn. But there's no way to talk to Chelsea now...... You can only talk to your new club, Metz Club...... We are asking them to pay more appearance fees, goal bonuses and assist bonuses......"

Chu Zhongtian felt that these requirements were too much: "I haven't played for them yet, and I don't know if I can play consistently, isn't it not good to ask for this, Mr. Merry?" ”

Merry shrugged: "It's your right, Chu." We can't wait until you actually meet their demands before we can talk about these rights, otherwise they will eat you to death - if you didn't ask for it before, they will never offer you money. You have to remember that this is professional football, not about people, only about money. If you have the ability, you have money, and you don't always think about saving money for your opponents......"

Meili has entered the state, but Chu Zhongtian does not seem to have adapted to the many changes in his identity as a professional player.

Maybe it's because of the cultural differences between the East and the West? Chinese are always humble and low-key, and they are not used to taking the initiative to fight for their own rights and interests.

For Chu Zhongtian, a person who can only transfer two hundred pounds a week, being able to earn nine hundred pounds is already a lot, and he is very content. But his agent Merry doesn't think so, he thinks that with Chu Zhongtian's ability, he can earn more, so why not fight for this part of the earnings?

"Since it was Mays who took the initiative to apply for a loan to you, it means that they are optimistic about you, and this is your bargaining chip, Chu. You don't have to worry about the price being too high. Of course, I won't ask for a lot, but I also won't let your income not match your contributions. In short, you leave it to me, believe me, and I will try my best to help you get more income. ”

"Yes, Mr. Merry. I believe you. ”

Merry nodded: "Also, Chu." If you're worried about getting the financial benefit of yourself and the club and the fans back, let's just say yes – if something goes wrong, it's me. ”

"Huh?" Chu Zhongtian didn't react.

"No matter what happens in the future, you say it's my decision." If it is an agent who asks the club for a salary increase, it is the agent's behavior to threaten the club to transfer, and I actually didn't think about leaving......" Merry imitated Chu Zhongtian and said.

"This ...... Isn't that good? Chu Zhongtian felt very embarrassed, how could he let the agent carry the black pot? Although he trusts Mr. Merry, he still has to make big decisions, and he will never talk nonsense outside if he doesn't make a decision.

"That's good!" Merry affirmed, "You're a player, you're a public figure, and you need to take care of your personal image. Only by maintaining a good image can you better develop your business value. And I don't need any personal image, no matter how good my image is, no sponsor will come to my door to send me money. Your personal image is good, and both of us can make money. So just leave it to me all the things that might damage your personal image. ”

Merry doesn't think it's a bad thing to carry the black pot, as long as there is money to be made. Look, that's the professional attitude...... "Do you understand?" Clear. ”

Chu Zhongtian nodded, he did understand, but he was still a little reluctant in his heart.

"Don't worry, I'm not going to do those things that get scolded. After all, no matter how much you put the blame on me, there will still be many people who think that it is your responsibility. ”

Meili gave Chu Zhongtian a reassurance.

"Anyway, you don't need to worry too much about business matters in the future, I will ask for your opinion. You still put all your energy into playing. If you have the strength, you will naturally have a lucrative contract. Those big brands will naturally take the initiative to endorse you. ”

"I see, Mr. Merry."

"Then you have a good rest these days, and I'll help you negotiate the matter of going to Mace on loan, and I will definitely get you a good loan contract."

"Thank you, Mr. Merry......"

Merry put her index finger to her lips: "Don't say thank you, helping you fight for a good contract is also equivalent to helping me fight for a good income, our interests are connected, haha!" ”

※※※ James. It took Merry three days to negotiate a loan-lease contract.

In the past three days, Chu Zhongtian happened to watch the final of the European Cup, and he was not surprised at all that Greece won the championship, because when he knew who the two sides were in the final, he knew that Greece would win. The Portuguese style is clearly restrained by the Greeks. Sure enough, the Greek team defeated the host Portugal with a header from Charlisteas and climbed the championship podium, following the "Danish fairy tale", the Greeks wrote their own "Greek myth".

He even went to bet a small bet, this time not relying on his own intuition, but common sense and analysis, so he didn't lose money.

Before the game, the major European bookmakers unanimously favored Portugal to settle the game in 90 minutes and win the championship. William. Hill Bookmakers offered odds of 5 to 1 for Greece to win the final, and Chu Zhongtian paid 1,000 pounds, and as a result, he earned 3,000 pounds after deducting taxes.

It's not too much, but it's a lot, so he can be more relaxed when he goes to France.

The loan contract was finalized, and the club agreed to increase the appearance fee and the bonus amount of the goal and assist awards. Chu Zhongtian's past loan status has also been solved, not a youth team player, but a first-team player, which means that Metz will register him in the list of players who participate in the league, and he will also occupy a non-EU player spot, as long as he can impress the manager of Metz with practical actions, he will be able to represent Metz in the league and the domestic cup in France.

This is good news for Chu Zhongtian, and it is even better than getting some more bonuses.

As soon as the loan contract was negotiated, James. Merry flew to Metz, France in advance, made a front stop for Chu Zhongtian, booked a hotel, found a house, and coordinated with the club, all of which were his business.

Chu Zhongtian only needed to wait in London, and when Mr. Merry called and told him that he could leave, he packed his luggage and rushed directly to the airport and flew to France.

In order to facilitate contact, Merry asked Chu Zhongtian to buy a mobile phone, get a British card, and roam in France, although the roaming fee is not cheap, but for a professional player, this money is still affordable. If you really think it's too expensive, you can go to France and get a French card.

In this way, Chu Zhongtian held his mobile phone and waited until July 8, when he finally received a call from his agent, Mr. Merry.

"Come to France, Chu."

(To be continued)