Chapter 30: Mendieta

Leaving Wang He, who had a resentful gaze, Wang Xuan and Du Yong left the lounge together.

When Wang Xuan came to the locker room, Fran was still waiting for him patiently.

Wang Xuan walked in apologetically, Fran once again congratulated Wang Xuan on his victory in his debut, and the two chatted casually before cutting to the chase.

"Wang, the three people you want have some problems." Speaking of which, Fran's face is not too pretty.

Wang Xuan's brows furrowed slightly, he didn't speak, but waited for Fran to continue.

"Baines is mainly a matter of transfer fees, Everton want a transfer fee of 9 million, which is too expensive and unrealistic. However, I was in quiet contact with his agent. Baynes didn't have a very happy season at Everton last season, as injuries and the good form of Lescott at left-back prevented him from getting a consistent starting spot. This season, it may also be difficult to get a consistent start. So, Baynes wants to get a solid starting spot. ”

Wang Xuan shook his head slightly and said, "I can't promise him, I have to see his state." But left-back is our weakest link, and as long as he can maintain his form, a starting position is no problem. ”

Fran nodded and said, "Let the media let the wind out first, and then I'll talk to Everton." ”

Wang Xuan nodded and said, "The bottom line is 7 million, and it definitely can't be higher." ”

"I understand."

"What about Fernando?"

"Porto are reluctant to sell him, they think in two years Fernando will have a better value."

Wang Xuan pondered for a while and said, "Fernando is very important to us, and his ferocity can provide very good protection for our midfield. ”

"Okay, I'll talk about it then. Finally, there is Mendieta. Fran frowned and said: "Negotiations with him have been very difficult, he said that he has adapted to life after retirement and does not want to play anymore. After that, it will be difficult to continue the negotiations. ”

Wang Xuan let out a long sigh and said, "I'll go talk to him." ”

After coming out of the locker room, Wang Xuan booked the earliest flight to Bilbao.

When he first arrived in Bilbao, Wang Xuan didn't have time to appreciate the unique customs of the Basques, so he rushed directly to a café where he met Mendieta.

Basques who have always been mavericks, the style of the café is also different from the rest of the place.

When Wang Xuan arrived at the café, a tough man jumped directly into his eyes.

Mendieta himself is a little different from the photo, but Wang Xuan still sees some Basque unique temperament from him. But Wang Xuan also felt a sense of frustration from him.

Originally, Mendieta didn't want to see Wang Xuan, but when he heard that Wang Xuan had arrived in Bilbao, Mendieta still came.

After the two exchanged a few words, Wang Xuan felt that it was almost time to enter the topic. But before Wang Xuan could speak, Mendieta took a sip of the coffee in front of him, and then said: "Wang, you came from Manchester for me, I'm very happy, but I like life after retirement, and I won't choose to come back." ”

Wang Xuan stared at Mendieta's face, trying to read something from his expression, but he failed. Mendieta, which has experienced the ups and downs of life, has long been washed away. Wang Xuan was really a little tender in front of him. Wang Xuan sighed lightly and said, "Do you want to carry the burden of a loser and live a lifetime?" When you talk to your children about your playing career, you can only describe it as 'once brilliant'? ”

When Mendieta heard this, the hand stroking the coffee cup suddenly stopped, but then said, "Can I come back and become a success?" I'm not the kid I used to be. ”

For his transfer to Lazio at the most glorious time, Mendieta regretted it.

"But how do you know if you don't give it a try?" Wang Xuan asked rhetorically, and then he said: "In my tactical system, I need a player like you. I want you to come back, not for you to sit on the bench and be 'handsome', I want you to be on the court and bring me victory. ”

Mendieta still shook his head, and he sighed, "If I had met you five years earlier, maybe I would have chosen to play for you." You're the most special manager I've ever had, and I deserve not your age. But, now it really doesn't work. I played like a piece of this season, you know? I've been training hard and it's still the same as before, but my body is really ...... No more. ”

Wang Xuan is well aware that Mendieta's injury-plagued body has deteriorated very badly, but he still has the confidence to restore Mendieta's competitive level.

"Gezka, I came to you and I have the confidence to get you back to a competitive level, I'm sure you're going to be of great help to my team, why don't you fight once? To get rid of the burden of losers, for the pride of the Basques! Wang Xuan stared at Mendieta's eyes and said solemnly.

Mendieta took a deep breath, he stared at the coffee in his cup, and didn't speak for a long time.

Wang Xuan felt that the heat was almost over, and it was time to add the last fire, "Gizka, don't talk about your career." Let's just say, football. Have you forgotten the joy it brings you? Don't you want to keep running on the green field? ”

Mendieta's movements remained the same, his face was still calm, but his heart was not calm. He thought about this summer, when he became a free agent, and he was making his last push to keep playing. But none of the top five league teams offered him a contract, and he eventually chose to retire.

Finally, Mendieta raised his head, met Wang Xuan's eyes with expectation, and said firmly: "Okay! ”

A smile finally appeared on Wang Xuan's face, "Gezka, you will have a very pleasant time next." Not only can you enjoy football, but you can also enjoy the joy of winning. ”

Mendieta's face finally showed a smile, and this time Wang Xuan could feel the fighting spirit slowly rising in his heart.

After getting the Mendieta, Wang Xuan's trip to Spain is over. This time he came and went in a hurry, and did not have time to go to Madrid, to Barcelona to see the Bernabeu, to see Camp Nou, but he believes that in the future he will already go to these two temples of Spanish football, and there he will enjoy the cheers of victory.

On the return plane, Wang Xuan once again received a task from the pinnacle system of football.

Previously, on the incoming plane, he had already reaped the "First Career Victory" mission reward, and now he had triggered another mission. This quest is supposed to be related to Mendieta......