091. The Emperor And The Prodigy(2)

091. Emperor and Prodigy (2)

Ronaldo went to meet President Perez before training.

A decision had to be made first.

In fact, the two letters 'miracle' were already occupying his mind.

There are quite a few clubs currently watching him with interest.

Among them, I especially liked AC Milan's offer.

AC Milan had a stigma of being called 'old men' because their players were so old, but no matter what anyone said, they were the most prestigious of the best.

Above all, because it was a team that included many Brazilians, including Kaka Capu Dida, I had an overwhelming affection for it compared to other clubs.

It was natural for Ronaldo to be drawn to AC Milan.

So now.

Ronaldo visited the president's office located in the Valdebebas Board of Directors building.

The Vice President, Technical Director and Perez welcomed Ronaldo and his agent.

Although this place was awkward, the atmosphere was generally bright.

As expected, the five people had a very special relationship regardless of their positions.

Ronaldo did not have a good relationship with the club's manager and coaching staff, but he always maintained a good relationship with the board.

Soon the main topic was discussed.

The topic of conversation was Ronaldo's transfer.

It was the technical director who made the point.

"I plan to accept the 8 million euros offer from AC Milan."

The ransom price of Ronaldo proposed there was about 12 billion won in Korean won.

It was a painful deal for Real Madrid, who brought in Ronaldo for 50 billion won, but they could no longer keep him.

This is because Van Nistelrooy was already filling in for Ronaldo.

Of course, even though he is rotten, Ronaldo sometimes proves his class by showing off his incredible goal-scoring ability, but the important thing is that such days are fewer than 'Guti's days'.

To put it simply, it was a scam.

It would be a waste to sell it, and it would be a huge loss to keep it.

Above all, he did not want to stay.

Not only did he not have the courage to see Real's fans who were hoping for a revival, but there was also a limit to how much he could endure the various slander and insults from the media that he had to see every day.

In the end, President Perez decided to let Ronaldo go and support his future.

There was no mention of any tutoring related to Woo Ho-young.

Asking someone who may be leaving soon to take over as a tutor means that you will get rid of the money before selling it out.

That was not human duty.

In particular, Chairman Perez is a person who is thorough in managing his personal network.

Many coaches and players who left his side still maintain close relationships with him.

Woo Ho-young was important, but I didn't want to hurt my close friend Ronaldo because of it.

Even though his body was broken, Ronaldo's reputation was still useful.

It was a waste to throw it away.

However, Ronaldo's transfer was not completely decided.

He was clearly Blanco until his contract with AC Milan was signed.

Valdebevas Castile's exclusive training ground.

Equipped with two fields and a mini-field, this was the best training ground for the 2nd team in Spain, equipped with all the major facilities necessary for training.

Beyond the wall blocking the right end was the even larger first team training ground.

In particular, it was possible to observe training in the building located in the middle, and today President Perez and Vice President Technical Director Ronaldo's agent were in the observation room together.

Soon, training began.

The atmosphere at the training ground was quite different from usual.

It was gloomy and depressed.

As expected, Castilla has recently been undergoing a major team reorganization.

They had already released Juan Mata as a free agent, and in addition, Negredo was sold for 3 million euros (KRW 4.5 billion), and other team members were being replaced on a daily basis.

Nine players have already been loaned or transferred, and Real Madrid earned 5 million euros (KRW 7.5 billion) through them.

It was a situation that clearly showed how difficult it was to survive as a Real Madrid youth.

Because of this situation, Castile's existing players could not comfortably stay at the training ground.

He was no longer a child who could act foolishly.

Soccer is like their job now.

It was literally a matter of livelihood.

That's why the eyes were alive.

In order to survive, we had to show good performance in pre-season training, so we sharpened our teeth in every training.

If you survive this hell, you will be able to enjoy a glory that you can never attain in your life.

Eventually, all preparations for the game were completed.

The rule is that the 11-player team will first be divided into Team A and Team B for 30 minutes, and then players from Team A and Team B will be reorganized and play for 30 minutes.

Then, at the end, teams change once more and the game continues for 30 minutes.

This is a game where winning is not important, but rather appealing to one's talents.

The coaches, standing in a line and holding a board, were going to record every single player's record.

The purpose was to check the necessity of each player before finalizing the second-team squad.

Ronaldo was assigned to Team B and played as a starter.

The position was left striker in a diamond 4-4-2 formation, and the ordered tactic was Poacher, a typical goal scorer's role.

And behind him was attacking midfielder Woo Ho-young.

'This is how it gets intertwined.'

Woo Ho-young.

I couldn't help but feel worried about him.

Perez Mitchell Zidane Rucci and his wife.

It was true that they were interested because they had heard so much about Woo Ho-young.

Especially Zidane.

He always said this when there was first-team training.

-He is the player who will continue our generation.

At such times, Ronaldo responded like this.

"Crazy guy."

Of course, I know that a boy like Woo Ho-young or something is good at it.

'I guess that's why the president and Zidane are causing such a fuss.'

Then what should I do?

Hoyoung Woo That boy is only 14 years old.

I wondered if there would be any benefit to tutoring him.

Moreover, Ronaldo is now ready to leave the club.

No matter how good a boy I had never met at soccer was, there was no way he would be interested.

Ronaldo had already shown monstrous performances against adults in the second division of the professional league at that age.

It was impossible for him to be impressed by someone else's play.

'Well, it's acceptable to say that it's a fatu. Or a guy called Bojan from Barcelona.'

However, Ronaldo expressed his indifference by shaking his head as if he was not interested in anything.

It was immediately after that the whistle to start the game went.

widely.

Team B, who took the lead, built up quickly from the start.

The game was played quickly to appeal something before the team was reorganized 30 minutes later.

The ball's path of movement was scattered in the middle of nowhere.

I was following the flow of unconsciousness without being able to concentrate anywhere.

This wasn't a tactic.

It was an untamed game that changed from moment to moment, depending on the players' styles.

I couldn't predict even an inch ahead.

The pure skill of each player was clearly revealed.

This is the real fun.

It was a style of play that showed mentality such as adaptability and boldness.

As expected, players who were already struggling began to appear one by one.

There were quite a few people wasting their stamina by making useless movements, wondering where to go.

It was like being abandoned in the wild.

What this means is that there was a lack of basic and tactical learning.

In contrast, Ronaldo was playing a very stable game.

His innate soccer sense, talent, and numerous practical senses made it possible.

No matter how much Ronaldo is not the same as before, this kind of game was not up to the standard.

He played a game that put viewers at ease and dominated the game with just his presence.

He was indeed the emperor of soccer.

Currently, he is suffering all kinds of humiliation due to van Nistelrooy, but the emperor is the emperor.

It was showing the class properly.

There were exclamations of exclamation from the observation room at the sight.

The only problem is that it didn't last very long.

'This presence.'

Okay.

Ronaldo slowed down his steps.

I read the flow of the game by checking the direction of the ball, the lineup of players, and the speed of the pass.

'I thought the tempo was getting faster, but the midfield was breaking the flow.'

A possession football in the form of the Wenger ball, centered on short passes, was being played.

I don't know when it started.

However, the flow was very natural, as if it had been promised in advance.

Possession soccer was controlling the flow on the pitch, setting the tone for the game.

In Milan, Italy, this is expressed as follows.

'Tagliaerba.'

The so-called lawn mower.

Usually, when the flow becomes chaotic due to a set piece, it means to quickly push out the disrupted area and hastily balance the attack and defense.

This role is usually played by a defensive midfielder, and a representative player is AC Milan's Pirlo.

The current situation was similar to that.

But as time passed, Ronaldo felt a little different.

Rather than feeling like coordinating offense and defense, it was closer to a build-up for an attack.

'Zidane?'

A systematic and unique self-centered build-up based on soccer intelligence.

Zidane's style was clearly evident.

But that wasn't the only surprise.

'The playmaking…'

At the same time, Zidane's style was visible, and the playmaking based on it was making the attack more relaxed.

He became the team's main character, constantly keeping the ball and countering the opponent's forward pressure with his aggressive movements and fast speed.

Is it because of my mood?

The scent of Kaka, who teamed up with him in the 2006 World Cup, was in the air.

It was certain.

Just as each singer has a unique voice, famous soccer players can be recognized immediately just by watching them play.

Ronaldo, who had an extremely developed sense of soccer, was especially an expert.

It was clearly a mix of Zidane and Kaka's styles.

'What is this hybrid?'

Woo Ho-young.

He was truly a unique player.

I had no idea where on earth I learned how to play soccer.

"this."

Ronaldo, who had already become an observer, snorted, "Huh."

I could only stare at Woo Ho-young endlessly.

He was acting as a manager and planning strategies on the pitch.

and.

'Fast and hard.'

It was Hoyoung who was protecting the space with his body.

Taaagh!

The ball spun around a few times and before we knew it, it was delivered to Ronaldo's toes.

'Look at this.'

Crash!

Ronaldo easily pushed the ball into the corner of the goal.

The assist was from a right winger, but anyone could see that it was Woo Ho-young's work.

"haha."

It was absurd.

His mind couldn't understand how on earth he learned to play soccer like that.

So all I could do was laugh.

"Hahaha."

Leadership also exists within the team.

If it is not harmonized and the two sides confront each other tightly, dissonance will occur.

For example, it is similar to the difficulty of coexistence between Gerrard and Lampard, who show attack-oriented tendencies.

However, as Ronaldo's weight, which had been holding the pitch tightly, gradually eased, the initiative was transferred to Hoyoung.

The field had suddenly become Hoyoung's stage, not Ronaldo's.

Ronaldo, the person involved, felt it firsthand.

It was similar to the feeling I had when I first played on the same team as Figo in Barcelona 11 years ago.

'long time no see.'

Although his pride was probably hurt, Ronaldo was smiling again.

It wasn't a sense of crisis.

Should I say that it feels like the game has become lighter, as if I have wings on my back.

It was a sense of stability that can only be felt when playing with outstanding players.

'then.'

Ronaldo's eyes turned to the ball.

In an instant, a sharp edge appeared in my eyes.

'Let's give it a try.'

I planned to teach this unknown kid what soccer is.

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