The Prince of Inter Milan starts with Brother Xiaosa

Chapter 29 Choice
  After hanging up the phone, Leo calmed down for a long time. He really didn't expect that such a bad thing would really happen to him.

After thinking about it, Leo dialed Wang Dong's phone number.

The two young men, who were playing football in a foreign country, kept in touch, chatted often in private, and even had several meals together.

Of course, it was the King Dong who was treating them. Firstly, he was older and considered a senior, and secondly, Leo's salary was not enough for them to go to a British restaurant.

Over time, the relationship between the two naturally became familiar. Once, Wang Dong proposed to find an opportunity to recommend Leo to play for the Chinese Olympic team and asked him what he thought.

At that time, Leo thought that the other party was just saying it casually and agreed casually without refusing.

After explaining the situation, there was silence on the other end of the phone.

After a while, King Dong said:

"Sorry, this is really my fault. The last time I returned to China, I mentioned that there was an outstanding young man in the Premier League.

I actually want to get you into the National Olympics, so that we can have more confidence in next year's Olympics.

But I never expected to be directly rejected by the superiors, saying that the roster had been decided a long time ago, and the Olympic team had already been training together, so it was not good to suddenly add someone at this time.

Maybe it was because I don’t know why this matter spread out later, so someone decided to recruit you into the national youth team.

They probably think that if you play in the Premier League, you must make a lot of money, and your family must be able to afford it.

Don't be too angry, the environment in China is like this. Well, it doesn't matter if you don't go back, there won't be so much trouble in developing in Europe. "

After figuring out the whole story, Leo let out a long sigh.

"Brother Dong, I don't blame you for this. You are eager to help me. It's okay. I've asked my dad to go back. My salary is a few hundred yuan a month. How can I feed their 200,000 yuan?" .”

In fact, since he was reused by Martin Jol and became Tottenham's main player, the club took the initiative to propose a supplementary contract.

Even during the loan period, if Leo scores a goal or assists for Tottenham, he can receive a generous bonus, and there is also a considerable appearance fee for appearances, which is much higher than his salary.

If you don't take it, it won't be taken. Although he knows that this is definitely Levi's show of goodwill to him and looking for an opportunity to keep him, he can accept the sugar coating and throw away the cannonball.

In short, if he had to pay this money, it's not that Leo really couldn't come up with it, and their Chinese restaurant wasn't opened in vain, so they still had this little money.

But what’s the point? Are you rushing to spend money to dig into the cesspool? Leo, who grew up abroad, couldn't accept it because he found it dirty! Disgusting!

Now that things were like this, it was really time to think about the future. Leo called his agent again.

After recounting the matter from the beginning, there was silence on the other end of the phone.

Raiola also needs time to think.

"Do you have any evidence that can prove that the other party asked for a bribe?"

"There is no evidence for this. I only found out today! But Chinese fans should know this very well. Needless to say, they also know it."

"Well, I'll find someone to write a manuscript and explain the whole story clearly. It's best not to use it, but if something unexpected happens, we can respond as soon as possible."

"Ah? Is this necessary? At worst, I just don't go back and don't deal with them?"

"How can that be done? China is a fertile land that has not yet been developed. I have already thought about it. After you return to Inter Milan and make a name for yourself, I will help you contact some companies in China. I heard that they are very generous!

Moreover, this matter is related to your image in the future, and your image is related to future income from endorsements and other aspects, so don’t be careless! "

Leo nodded convinced, he was a professional after all.

"Then it's all up to you!"

"Well, by the way, what do you think about the national team?"

By now, Lapang has no doubts about whether Leo can become a star. Naturally, there is no suspense about being selected for the national team. It will happen sooner or later.

Although he was born and raised in Italy, Leo has always considered himself Chinese.

This is not only influenced by family education, but also influenced by the outside world. Unlike the United States, Italy does not have the diversity and openness of an immigrant country. Looking at the whole of Europe, Italy is one of the most conservative countries.

Since childhood, Leo has been subject to discrimination and unfair treatment, whether in school or on the team.

His character of retribution was also developed in such a growing environment.

But the Chinese national team was already in bad shape, and Leo was naturally not willing to go to all the trouble of breaking his head and squeezing in.

Leo is not very satisfied with either option, but judging from the actual situation, joining the Italian national team is definitely more beneficial to his development.

At least there is a chance to win some honors in Italy, and in a mainstream European competition, it will be helpful to Leo in all aspects.

Whichever season the club wins a few championships, and then wins major trophies with the national team, isn't it easy to get the Ballon d'Or or something like that?

This is not an unrealistic fantasy of Leo. After all, only by having ambitious goals can you be more motivated and be able to work better towards your goals.

"It seems there is no other choice but Italy. The blue jersey looks good on me."

This decision does not contain any emotions, it is full of interests from the inside out.

Raiola smiled. It was just as he thought. This kid was indeed a sensible and smart man, and he liked it very much.

Moreover, joining the Italian national team will make it easier for him to maximize Leo's commercial value.

“The tone is quite loud, as if you can enter the Italian national team just by asking.

Well, there happens to be a U19 European Youth Championship next year. I will help you run it. It would be best if you and Mario win a championship together, hahaha! "

"The question of Mario's identity..."

"Well, I'm starting to help him solve it, and he should be down soon.

It was also because of his own efforts that he scored a few goals in Inter Milan, otherwise it would not have been so easy. "

Balotelli's problem is more complicated than Leo's, because the adoption by his adoptive parents did not comply with the procedures and has never been officially recognized.

So even though he has lived in Italy for more than ten years, Bashen is still a black man.

According to the original development, he would have to wait until he turns 18 next August to obtain Italian citizenship.

"Inter Milan wanted to offer you a new contract, but I didn't agree, but I could only push it for a while.

By the end of this season at the latest, I will definitely help you sign a new contract with Inter Milan.

As for what level of salary the new contract can help you negotiate, it all depends on your performance! "

Leo knew that Raiola was reminding him not to be too arrogant. Now his strength and performance are actually nothing.

"I know, I will continue to work hard, I will not be surpassed by that boy Mario!"

"Haha, that's good. If there's nothing else, just leave it like this. I'll help you contact the head coach of the Italian youth team later. If you have anything, call me anytime."

"Well, goodbye."

After being favored by Mancini, Balotelli has also represented the Inter Milan first team in six appearances and scored three goals.

For the two of them, there is no pressure at all to participate in youth team games. Let alone U19, even the intensity of U23 games cannot be compared with the Premier League and Serie A!
  In fact, there is no need for Leo and the others to participate in any U19 competition. They can just wait to join the national team.

But in actual operation, it is definitely more reliable to go step by step from the youth team to the national team, and it will be more recognized by everyone.

Especially since these two are "outsiders". There are almost no black players in the Italian national team, and Asian players are even unheard of.

Therefore, it is best for Leo and Balotelli to follow the route laid out for them by Raiola.

(End of this chapter)