The Godfather of Greenery

Chapter 56 Your son belongs to Ajax!

Many fans who care about Brazilian football have raised such doubts. Why are there so many Brazilian players who have done well in Europe, but they are not loved by fans in Brazil at all?
Just like Rivaldo, when he was in full swing in Europe, Brazilian fans didn't like him at all.

There is also Kaka, the style of this player is also in the unlovable category in Brazil.

On the contrary, like Denilson, this roster prodigy performed poorly in Europe, but he was very lovable in Brazil, and he was given numerous praises, and some even regarded him as a representative of the renaissance of Samba football figure.

Perhaps, the practical and concise style advocated in the European League will be dubbed the title of clumsy in Brazil, because what they admire more is the kind of use of their own delicate technology to control the ball under their feet as if by magic. On the court, after passing multiple opponents in a row, you have to knock the ball in with your heel when you pass the goalkeeper.

This is called art!

Every country and every region has its own style hobbies, which is understandable.

However, there will definitely be a group of people who will be hit hard by this.

For example, at the World Club Championships in early 2000 half a year ago, Juninho Jr. complained about this to reporters.

Or, this 18-year-old standing next to the Heliberto Stadium in the small mountain town of Crissiuma in southern Brazil, silently watching the staff clean up the stadium.

The Heliberto Stadium is the only football stadium in Crissiuma, because there is only one football club, also called Crissiuma, which was relegated from the Brazilian Serie B to the C Serie A at the end of last year.

This is a professional club that can only be considered insignificant in Brazilian football, but has registered with the Football Association.

A fierce game has just ended, and there are still a lot of sundries left over from the enthusiastic carnival of the fans. The bad turf on the field is being tidied up and stepped on by the staff, and it is gradually returning to flatness.

It looks flat!

When Maicon thought of this, a wry smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, because it was precisely this piece of grass that was not even at all, but it became his most realistic desire. He hoped that he could show his strength here and let everyone see it. to him.

In his heart, there is always a wish hidden, he wants to become a professional player!
His father is a football coach and now works in Crissiuma. When he was 13 years old, he was sent to the Gremio youth team to play. Too clumsy and physical inability to act as reasons rejected Maicon, who was playing midfielder at the time.

In the eyes of all Brazilians, it is difficult for a clumsy player to become a star. They like the type of Ronaldinho. For players with more practical skills, they are all clumsy. At least in possession.

In the end, he had to return to his hometown of Crissiuma in desperation, and he has stayed at this club until now.

In the past few years, he has worked hard to exercise his body, and his position has changed from the original midfielder to the current defender, but he still lacks a chance to play for the first team.

He longed for such an opportunity!

"Maicon!" Father Manuel stood behind him and looked at his son, sighed, interrupting his son's train of thought.

"It's time to go home!"

Maicon nodded silently, followed behind his father, walked towards the exit of the stadium, and did not forget to turn his head and glance at the grassy green turf, that was the green field, his dream, and what he was eager to prove himself place, but it was so far away from him that he even doubted whether he had such an opportunity.

"The first team is ambitious this season and wants to return to the Brazilian second division. You know, if you play in the second division, more people will pay attention, so you have to perform well. I believe that you will be able to play in the first team." If you find an opportunity, if it doesn’t work, go outside and try it out!” Manuel walked ahead and said lightly.

He was also a player and is now the head coach of the youth team, so he is very aware of the current situation in Brazilian football.

Defenders have never been taken seriously, even if there are geniuses like Carlos and Cafu.

Therefore, in Manuel's view, if his son can gain a foothold in the Brazilian league and support himself with football, that's enough, and he doesn't have too many demands.

"I see, father!" Maicon nodded in agreement behind him.

The two walked out of the court and walked on the street.

Crissiuma is actually not big, and the neighborhood is small, so you can walk to your home.

Passing the newsstand, Manuel took out coins and bought a copy of [Reims Sports Newspaper]. This is the most influential sports-related newspaper in Brazil, and most of the pages are related to football.

Looking at the newspaper while walking, Manuel saw a message and smiled.

"Maicon, look!" Father pointed.

Maicon took two steps forward, leaned over, and saw a piece of news reported in one of the small forums.

Lucio, the main central defender of the Brazilian international team in Porto Alegre, not far from Crissiuma, was transferred to the traditional Dutch giants Ajax for 250 million US dollars. This transfer is not a big amount. , but it still aroused reports from the Brazilian domestic media, especially Reims Sports, which focuses on football.

"Lucio also rose from his outstanding performance last year. He was selected for the Olympic team this year and is going to participate in the Sydney Olympics. Now he has joined Ajax and left Brazil. The future is bright!" Manuel said. Said sadly.

Almost all Brazilian players want to leave Brazil, because here, the salary is low, there are many games, and the environment is still very complicated, but it is different in Europe, where there are not many games all year round, but the salary is very high, the benefits are also good, and social security and so on. Quite good, and playing there is easier to be recognized by fans all over the world.

Upon hearing this, Maicon also projected envy in his eyes, but it soon turned into bitterness.

A guy who can't even play in the first team of the third division, why is he talking about going abroad?
"So, Maicon, as long as you have enough strength, you will be able to succeed!" Manuel did not forget to educate his son. He hoped that Maicon could follow the example of Lucio, train and compete hard, strengthen own strength.

"I see, father!" Maicon nodded.

The two father and son walked home along the block without saying a word.

Because their father is a football coach, their home is not bad, an old two-story bungalow.

"Why did you come back?" As soon as I arrived at the door, I heard my mother come out of the house, complaining.

"What's the matter?" Manuel asked.

"Just now the club called and said they wanted to find you and Maicon. I heard that they are going to sell Maicon."

"What?" Manuel and Maicon were both taken aback.

"What's going on here? Could it be that you offended someone? Where are they going to sell Maicon? Can you still play football?" The mother began to cry as she spoke.

Manuel was surprised, but he was a man after all, so he quickly stabilized his emotions and calmed down. After thinking about it carefully, he had always been cautious in doing things and had not offended anyone. How could he suddenly ask for no reason? What about selling Maicon?
Thinking of this, he immediately walked over, grabbed the phone, dialed the number, and called.

Maicon also stood behind his father with an anxious expression on his face, waiting for the latest news.

"I'm Manuel, Julio. I heard that you are going to sell my son. Is it true?"

A man's voice came from the receiver, loud enough that everyone around could hear, "Yes, Manuel, I want to congratulate you, your son has been spotted by an amazing team."

"A great team?" Manuel was taken aback. "Don't be kidding, why did you sell my son? He has performed very well since he switched to playing guard, why should you sell him?" said In the end, Manuel's veins burst out, showing that his heart was also full of anger, the anger of being betrayed.

Seeing that his father, who was always careful and kind, yelled at the club manager like that, Maicon was deeply moved because he knew that everything his father did was for him.

"Manuel, don't worry, listen to me!" Julio on the phone was not angry at all, but smiled, "Let me tell you, do you know which club is interested in your son?"

"I don't know, I don't want to know, I won't let my son move!" Manuel said firmly.

Julio on the phone laughed, "Don't be stupid, Manuel, if you know the name of this club, you will definitely agree, and you will be crazy about it, trust me, friend!"

Manuel and Julio seemed to have a good relationship, but when he heard what he said, he became suspicious.

"Then tell me, which club is it?" Manuel suppressed the anger in his heart.

"It's higher level than Crissiuma, guess what!" Julio was not in a hurry, and played charades with a smile.

"In the Brazilian League Two?"

"No, no, taller than them all!"

When Manuel heard this, his eyes widened, and he looked back at his son, his heart was filled with ecstasy, "Could it be a team from the Brazilian League? My God, how could they look at me? son?"

When Maicon heard this, his heart was also filled with ecstasy, the Brazilian League, a league he could never dream of!
"No, no, Manuel, you still underestimated!" Julio laughed.

"Still underestimating?" Manuel was taken aback for a moment, but soon he became angry again, "I said, Julio, I'm not in a good mood right now, especially I don't like people making fun of my son, you better Please don't mess with me!"

"I'm telling you the truth, Manuel, you kid must treat me to dinner, because I answered the phone, let me tell you this, a European team has taken a fancy to your son!"

"Europe?" Manuel had a feeling of being stunned, his head was buzzing, and he was confused.

Europe, that is a good place that all Brazilian players dream of. Even if they go to the second- and third-tier leagues in Europe, it is much better than playing in the third-tier league in Brazil.

"Are you dizzy with joy?" Julio laughed, "Let me tell you again, this club is bigger than the sky, and their head coach came directly to Brazil just to bring your son to Europe. "

After a pause, Julio laughed loudly, "If your son succeeds in this club, he will be a first-class star in Europe. Then you old boy will laugh in his dreams!"

"Hehe..." Manuel was a little amused at this moment, "Julio, I treat you to dinner, tell me, which club? Which country?"

"Netherlands, Ajax!" said the name over the phone.

"Ajax?" Manuel shook his hand and almost dropped the phone.

Not only him, Maicon who was standing beside him almost turned over, he was frightened.

Ajax is a well-known giant team all over the world, have you taken a fancy to him?

"Yes, Ajax!"

"The Ajax that introduced Lucio?" Manuel wanted to confirm.

Julio laughed, "That's right, that's the club. Their head coach lives in Porto Alegre now. They have already negotiated with the international team about Lucio's transfer and plan to come to our club tomorrow. Let's go and meet you guys."

"You...didn't lie to me?" Manuel couldn't believe his ears.

"Why am I lying to you?" Julio knew that Manuel must be crazy with joy.

"Then... has the club agreed?"

"I promise, $50, your son belongs to Ajax!"

After Manuel heard this, tears fell down unsatisfactorily. He never dreamed, no, he dared not dream that his son would be able to play football abroad one day, and he would go to the European giant Aja Kicks playing football, that's just...

In the end, Manuel didn't know what else Julio said, and he forgot how he hung up the phone. The only thing he remembered was that his son was going to join Ajax and go to the Netherlands Play in Amsterdam!

"Is this true?" Maicon waited until his father hung up the phone, and looked at his father in disbelief.

Manuel nodded uncontrollably, and immediately hugged Maicon, "Yes, my child, you are going to Holland, to play in the best team in Europe!"

In the end, the family completely entered the carnival and celebrated wantonly.

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Seeing Maicon, Ye Qiu really didn't expect that the world's number one right back in the future would not be able to play in the Brazil C League.

The fate of this life is really fickle!
Now who would know that Maicon will become the world's number one right back in a few years?

What is more convenient than the transfer of Gilberto Silva and Lucio is that Maicon has no agent and the ownership is in his own hands, so everything is easy to operate, and he is directly handed over to Lucas. The author promised to take care of everything for Ye Qiu and Ajax.

Meeting Maicon and his family, Ye Qiu felt the surprise and joy in their hearts, but Maicon’s father, Manuel, kept admonishing Maicon, he must train hard, play hard, and strive to win in Aja Kicks first team debut.

Ye Qiu also attached great importance to Maicon, so he specifically learned about Maicon's situation in Crissiuma, and then chatted with Maicon's father for a while. After the two parties signed the agreement, Maicon officially belonged to Ajak. Adams players.

When Ye Qiu got in touch with Bobby Harms who was far away in Amsterdam and talked to him about the latest progress, Bobby Harms also reported the progress of Ajax's transfer to Ye Qiu.

Konope eventually transferred to Heerenveen for a high price of 750 million U.S. dollars, which is also a blockbuster transfer of Heerenveen this summer.

Scoring 33 goals in 15 league games, Konope's performance last season was indeed very eye-catching and attracted the attention of many clubs. Nope's performance has his particularity.

The player wanted to leave on his own, Ye Qiu didn't intend to stay, and the club was willing to pay a high price, Ye Qiu of course let him go directly.

In this way, the transfer has progressed to the present, Ajax sold 3 players and received a transfer income of 1200 million US dollars, which surprised Ye Qiu and everyone in Ajax, and also had to consider It turned out that Glenshire, the club's most valuable person, was still in his hands, and this was the real benefactor.

Up to now, Ye Qiu really has to admire Eliza's ability to operate. This girl's transfer strategy is the reason why the team has sold high prices one after another, especially in the transfer of Konope. Competitive psychology forced the price up to 750 million US dollars without any discount, and paid in one lump sum, which is really good.

But Heerenveen will be able to participate in the Champions League next season, so they are willing to introduce Huizinger and Konope one after another.

For the next period of time, Ajax will focus on several veterans and players who are not liked by Ye Qiu.

"Bobby, Van der Meyde has returned to the team from Twente. You should find a chance to meet him. I will give him more opportunities in the new season!" Ye Qiu was very impressed with Van der Meyde.

The Ajax youth player is now 20 years old. He was loaned to Twente by Ajax last year and performed very well. Twente intends to keep Van der Meyde, but Ye Qiu hopes that this player can Stayed with the team, because he knew very well that Van der Meyde's strength and potential were very good, and later joined Inter Milan.

"I know, I will find a chance to talk to him!" Bobby Harms promised with a smile.

With Bobby Harms in charge in Amsterdam, Ye Qiu felt relieved.

After the introduction of Maicon, Lucio and Gilberto Silva, plus Kivu, Heitinga, Abidal, De Jong, Maduro and others, Ajax's midfield is basically It's almost the same.

Ye Qiu plans to focus on introducing a midfielder and a center forward, and at the same time increase the thickness of the bench at each position.

After all, the league schedule is so long and there are so many games, one lineup alone is not enough to cope with the whole season, so Ye Qiu also attaches great importance to the thickness of the bench, and even in his opinion, the thickness of the bench is what determines the strength of a team. Whether it is the key factor to make it to the end, so he also attaches great importance to it.

Selling the players earned 1200 million US dollars, and now Ye Qiu still has nearly 2000 million US dollars in his hands, so he is not worried about the transfer fee at all, but is worried about being snatched first.

So, after finalizing Maicon's transfer, Ye Qiu left Brazil non-stop and returned to Europe.

(End of this chapter)