Chapter 678: Chapter 677: Manchester City Has No One They Can’t Sell; Manchester United Winter Transfer Window Signings
The president of Inter Milan stated in an interview, "Compared to many players who are relatively mature in age, Deng Kai’s professional career has just begun."
"But it has already been magnificent."
"It’s as if I’m seeing a Homeric epic unfold before us."
"You can’t imagine what he will achieve in the future!"
Thank you, Mr. Moratti, for that rocket.
This exclusive interview spread all over the world.
In China, it not only made it onto CCTV Channel 5 but also took up a ten-minute segment in the joint news broadcast.
This could be said to be a groundbreaking first in the history of football!
Even when the large-scale urban reality series "Soccer Prisoners" was staged in the future, it did not occupy as much space in the news broadcast.
But goodwill isn’t without reason.
According to Maxa, Moratti had asked him privately about Adriano’s situation.
It sounded like... he somewhat regretted selling Adriano outright to Manchester City.
Maxa was quite indignant, "Deng, the old Moratti seems to want to buy Adri back!"
Deng Kai’s eyes lit up, "How much, how much?"
Maxa was stunned, "What how much?"
Deng Kai asked, "How much did Moratti offer?"
Maxa scoffed coldly, "Rest assured, Deng, how could I possibly let him make an offer? I immediately lashed out at him. How dare he covet our Manchester City player?"
"We have such a good relationship, and yet he comes up with such an indecent idea!"
"We will never cooperate with Inter Milan again!"
My word.
Maxa was getting haughty.
As he spoke, he noticed Deng Kai’s expression calming down and gradually realized something.
"Uh... that... maybe I should give Moratti another chance to talk?" Maxa said, his face all smiles sheepishly.
"He better be willing to talk to you," Deng Kai felt a pang in his heart.
The economy is already not booming, and there are far fewer big spenders in football than before, pah... the number of ambitious football club owners is far fewer than before.
If Moratti wants to, just talk to him.
As long as the price is right, where does Manchester City have any sacred cows?
Didn’t you see Villa and Torres competing so fiercely for a spot that they were about to come to blows?
Adriano is certainly outstanding.
And regarding his father’s matter, Deng Kai also kept it firmly in mind.
It’s about during the European Championship and the Copa América next year.
Manchester City has no intention of selling Adriano.
But if the price is right, why wouldn’t Manchester City sell him?
Manchester City’s attack isn’t about the strikers.
Or rather, it’s not about the star strikers.
Just give Deng Kai a top-class striker, and that’s enough for Manchester City.
It’s determined by the Manchester City system.
Conversely, in the system of Manchester City, the growth of a true star striker is bound to be damaged.
Manchester City cannot give them so many opportunities to brave the dragon’s lair alone and battle against thousands of enemies by themselves.
In Manchester City, they can only ever be a fraction of a hero.
Including Deng Kai this season, despite his exaggerated stats, his performance on the field is not much stronger than other players.
This is what Manchester City strives for, an army of all.
This is inherently opposed to the star striker’s attitude of supreme individualism.
Whether it’s Cristiano Ronaldo before or Adriano now, to become the world’s number one striker, they must leave Deng Kai.
Otherwise, if you eat too much of the pie, you’ll go to waste.
Ronaldo: You take that back? Those absurd passes you make, they call it feeding? Pie my ass!
Ever since Deng Kai won the Golden Ball, Ronaldo’s temper has gotten worse.
Please understand, forgive me.
Of course, it still boils down to one thing, the money has to be right.
If Moratti’s "genesis" isn’t enough, then Adriano can’t possibly become the king of Inter Milan.
Don’t come at us with anything like thirty million or forty million.
Although the economy has been declining, the record signings in the last two years have not exceeded forty million euros.
But I’m sorry.
My Manchester City’s merchandise is a bit expensive, but it’s really good!
...
December 28th, the 19th round of the Premier League.
As everyone knows, the Premier League doesn’t have a winter break.
This time, Manchester City visited Stamford Bridge Stadium, facing off against Chelsea again.
Deng Kai’s cross from the wing caused Terry’s handball, and then Deng Kai converted the penalty he earned.
Chelsea managed to equalize the score.
Lampard sent a through ball, connecting with Crespo who completed the goal.
But in the second half, Maicon’s cross from the wing, Adriano controlled the ball with his back to the goal, turned around, and fired a shot that sealed the win against Chelsea.
Two to one, Manchester City narrowly defeated Chelsea.
With that, the first half of the Premier League season was over.
Manchester City achieved twelve consecutive league victories, going undefeated in all competitions in the first half of the season through twenty-seven matches!
They clinched the title of Premier League mid-season champions!
Their morale was almost at its peak.
On January 3rd, Manchester City kicked off their campaign on four fronts.
The third round of the FA Cup began.
Manchester City beat Leeds United two to nil.
They still used a lineup with Deng Kai plus all substitutes.
As time moved into January.
Some teams began to strengthen their squads.
But primarily in the Premier League.
Because only in the Premier League was the competition this fierce this season.
On the Manchester United side, they brought in the superstar Luis Saha from Fulham for eighteen million euros, using him to free Ronaldo from the right midfield position.
During the half season Ronaldo played on the right wing, his goal count inevitably decreased.
And he suffered injuries twice.
Speedy wingers are just so prone to injury.
Ronaldo is a speedster who plays with a straightforward, fast approach, summed up in one word, speed.
Many other speedsters or wing wizards utilise rhythm for their breakthroughs, reducing the chance of injury quite a bit.
So that brings us back to the question, Ronaldo knows all this, so why doesn’t he use rhythm to get past players?
Is it because he doesn’t want to?
Ronaldo: Don’t push me to curse, buddy!
Manchester United fans were optimistic about Saha’s arrival, as if they were witnessing the rise of a new Giggs.
As everyone knows, anyone named Saha has to be a king of the ball.
Zaha: Isn’t it those named Zaha who are supposed to be kings of the ball?
But unfortunately for them, there can only be one King of the Ball Sahab in the Premier League.
That is... Saka!
Salah: ???
However, this was just one of the two high-profile transfers Manchester United made this winter window.
Manchester United’s other major deal was with the talented player Dong Fangzhuo from Dalian Shide Football Club in China!
It was reported that the deal was for five hundred thousand pounds, but with all subsequent clauses, Dalian Shide could theoretically earn up to three and a half million pounds.
However, it’s rumored that Manchester United has the right to return the player without reason within two years.
So the actual transfer fee is something probably only the two clubs know.
The Premier League media were quite excited about this deal.
"Another Chinese player! Manchester City, Arsenal, and Manchester United—the Premier League’s three giants all have Chinese players!"
"Explosive physicality! Ferguson says Dong Fangzhuo has world-class physique!"
"Ronaldo praises Dong Fangzhuo, saying his physique is on par with Adriano’s! Promises to help Dong Fangzhuo adapt to life at Manchester United!"
"Dong Fangzhuo: I’m very grateful to Brother Kai for this opportunity; he has made a tremendous contribution to Chinese football!"
This contribution mainly refers to the disbanding of Soccer Prisoners.
