Chapter 18: Glory Restored

"I want to go to the Netherlands!"

If joining Manchester United is a moment that Yu Liang will never forget. Those years in the Netherlands will forever be engraved in his life.

The first time he participated in the World Series, the first time he played for the national team, and the first time he scored in a major tournament......

The first time is often unforgettable.

Even though the World Youth Championships have been over for nearly a month, Yu Liang can still often recall the picture of the World Youth Championships, the rescue in front of the goal, the goal, and of course, the red card that buried the chance of the Chinese youth team to advance to the finals.

Returning to the Netherlands may be a good choice for Yu Liang.

Yu Liang's words made the people in the office look at each other.

Netherlands!

It is indeed a good place for a young player, and in the fast land, countless young talents have been bred.

"Okay! I'll get you in touch! ”

In the Netherlands, Manchester United also have a satellite club, although Alex Ferguson has not listed this club on loan. But now that Yu Liang has asked, it is necessary for Ferguson to contact him.

"Sorry dude, excuse me, I wonder if you need players right now?"

John Frank, the director of Maastricht FC in the Netherlands, was preparing for the new season, but he was a bit surprised when he didn't expect to receive a call from Alex Ferguson.

The two clubs have worked together for many years, but only in the youth training.

"Uh...... Sorry, Alex, can you be clear? ”

As the team's director, Frank does not have the authority to bring in players alone, and he needs to make this decision with the head coach.

"Hehe, old man, I have a great young player here, but the hateful labor certification keeps him from playing for us, so, I want to know if you need it over there?"

"Player, what's the name! What position do you play? Where did it come from? ”

Frank immediately took out a post-it note and wrote it down on paper as he listened to Ferguson's words.

“OK! Very well, Alex, I'll talk to the head coach and I'll get back to you if he needs it, and of course if I could have a video of the game, I think it would be more convincing! ”

"Hehe, in fact, you don't need a CD, you can just open the video of the World Youth Championships, and you can see this guy's outstanding performance! I'm waiting for you to have good news! ”

After hanging up the phone, Ferguson shrugged at Yu Liang.

"Kid, you'll have to wait a while! If you don't mind, can you talk to me about your thoughts? Why do you want to go to the Netherlands? ”

At this time, only Yu Liang and Ferguson and translator Chris were left in the office, and the other coaches had left the office, and Wang Qi had to make preparations in various ways to deal with Yu Liang's loan next.

But what he couldn't figure out was why Yu Liang didn't go to Nantes or Antwerp.

Nantes is Ligue 1, and if you go there, you will have more exposure and more attention. And Antwerp has King Dong and acquaintances, so he can better integrate into the team.

"I became famous at the World Junior Championships and the Netherlands means something different to me! I am more familiar with it than France and Belgium and as far away as Sweden. ”

"But I can't guarantee you! You know, a lot of times, not everything goes your way! If you couldn't make it to the Netherlands, what would you do? ”

"Antwerp! At least I have a compatriot there. After thinking for a while, Yu Liang added: "There is also a teammate!" Teammates from Togo! ”

"Hehe, why don't you go to Nantes? That's Ligue 1! ”

Ferguson listened to Yu Liang's words, smiled, and was very satisfied in his heart.

"I'd love to go to Nantes but I can't guarantee I'll get plenty of minutes!"

Since winning the Ligue 1 title in 2001, Nantes' results have plummeted. Last season they were in the relegation zone, and although they were eventually relegated, they seem to be losing their ambitions as former Ligue 1 giants, with only one striker, one goalkeeper and one defender in the summer transfer. At the same time, several players in the team chose to leave the team directly after the expiration of their contracts.

"No, I think it's the opposite, when you go to Nantes, it should be easy to get playing time!"

As the helmsman of Manchester United's giants, Ferguson is quite familiar with the transfer market. Nantes has not done anything in the transfer market so far, and it is precisely because of this that he thinks that Yu Liang has gone and has a chance to compete for the position of the main force.

"A team that has lost its ambitions, it's not worth it."

Ferguson looked at Yu Liang with a satisfied smile on his face.

"Hey, hello!"

At this time, the phone on the desk rang, and after the phone was connected, Shuhan's brows immediately furrowed.

"Okay, thank you very much! There is an opportunity in cooperation! ”

Hanging up the phone, Ferguson looked at Yu Liang.

'I'm sorry, they really want to get you, but it's a shame they've signed a midfielder on loan from AZ Alkmaar, with a full and full squad! So, you can only go to Antwerp! ”

"Okay!"

Yu Liang sighed, going to Antwerp may be a good choice.

After deciding to go to Antwerp, Wang Qi immediately completed all the formalities.

On the morning of the third day, Yu Liang and Wang Qi flew directly to Brussels, where they would change trains and go directly to Antwerp.

When I arrived in Antwerp, it was noon.

As Belgium's largest port and second largest city, Antwerp has a different kind of prosperity.

After coming out of the city center, Yu Liang can see the well-preserved old buildings, which is the biggest feature of Antwerp.

"Ryoko, welcome to Antwerp!"

The Antwerp club was very well arranged, and the club not only sent a staff member, but also brought an interpreter. However, unlike Manchester United's Chris, the translator in Antwerp is a native Chinese.

"I would like to introduce you, Yang Xun, a student at the University of Antwerp! It's my translator and yours at the same time! ”

King Dong put his arms around the young man next to him and introduced Yu Liang!

"Yu Liang, hello! I'm Zhu Xun! ”

Zhu Xun, who is wearing glasses, looks a little Sven, which is very compatible with his identity as a college student!

"Hello! Just call me Ryoko! ”

After shaking hands with Zhu Xun, he started Zhu Xun's idea. "Looks like there's a chance, I've got to learn Dutch with this guy!"

What annoyed Yu Liang was that he had left Manchester, and it seemed that learning English had become a little difficult.

"By the way, Zhu Xun, do you know English?"

Looking at Yu Liang, Zhu Xun shook his head a little embarrassedly, in fact, his Dutch was only improvised, but he had a good relationship with King Dong, so he became his translator.

Seeing Zhu Xun shaking his head there, Yu Liang sighed with some regret.

"I said Ryoko, you don't still think about that Chris, do you? That guy is a guy who doesn't recognize money but doesn't recognize people! Forget it, it's not easy for you to learn English, just recruit one online! ”

While talking, King Dong stuffed Yu Liang's luggage into the trunk.

"But Ryoko, you're not interesting enough! I heard Brother Wang say, you actually want to go to the Netherlands, is there such a thing? ”

After putting Yu Liang's luggage in the car, King Dong began to complain.

It's really exciting to meet familiar people in an unfamiliar city.

Looking at King Dong's aggrieved look, Yu Liang laughed.

"That's right, I just want to go to the Netherlands! I just don't want to be with you! You don't know, your feet just stink! I can't stand it! ”

"Damn! They actually say that my feet stink! ”

King Dong, who pretended to be aggrieved, laughed directly after hearing Yu Liang's words, and then grabbed Yu Liang's neck.

"Okay, since you're here, I'll let you smell enough in the future!"

Saying that, King Dong took off his shoes directly, and a disgusting stench immediately filled the carriage.

"Xiao Dong, don't make trouble!"

Wang Qi, who was sitting in the front, frowned, and immediately stopped King Dong's behavior.

King Dong quickly put on his shoes, and then made a grimace at Wang Qi.

Antwerp Football Club, located in the north-east of Antwerp, is about 15 minutes through the city center and you can see Antwerp's home stadium, the Bosur Stadium.

The stadium, which can accommodate more than 16,000 fans, was built in 1923. Like this team, they all have a long history.

However, instead of going directly to the club, they stopped in front of a house near the pitch.

"Look, this is the house the club found for you! What do you think? My house is over there! ”

Looking at the house that King Dong pointed to, it was indeed not far away.

"Isn't it close, haha, I chose it for you!"

"Thank you!"

Yu Liang took a look at the house, the location is indeed good, even if it is to walk to the club, it will only take ten minutes. And the nearby shopping malls and restaurants are all available, and life is indeed convenient.

"Let's go, go up and have a look!"

Located on the fourth floor, the house is a two-bedroom apartment with a full kitchen and bathroom, and you can clearly see the training ground from the balcony.

"Pretty good!"

"Of course! Don't look at who picked! But the rent is a bit expensive, 700 euros a month! ”

Seven hundred euros sounds expensive at first glance.

But now that the shotgun has been replaced, it is acceptable for Yu Liang. After packing their bags, the group finished lunch at a nearby restaurant.

After an hour's break at noon, Yu Liang and Wang Qi came to the club.

Antwerp FC, the full name of Real Antwerp Football Club, was founded in 1880 and was the first football club in Belgium.

In the club's history, they have won four Belgian top flight titles, eleven top flight runners-up and two Belgian cup titles. The best time to do this was in the '92/93 season, when they finished runners-up in the European Cup Winners' Cup.

Listening to King Dong stating the history of this team there, it was hard for Yu Liang to imagine that a team in the second division had such a glorious history. Unconsciously, he wanted to bring this team back to its glory.