Legend of Fengshen

Chapter 226 Interview
Not long after, a strange call came to Zhang Yuan's mobile phone. Zhang Yuan saw that it was from Italy. It should be from "Torino Sport". Definitely calling him and letting him keep an eye out.

"Hi, hello! This is Zhang Yuan!" Zhang Yuan said politely.

"Oh, Zhang Yuan, hello! I'm Paulo De Paula, the editor-in-chief of "Torino Sport". I'm very happy to tell you the good news. You have won the 2008 European Golden Boy Award! Congratulations!"

"I am very glad that I can receive this award, thank you, thank you for your recognition!" Zhang Yuan is far less excited now than before.

"Haha, Zhang Yuan, you are a very talented young man! I hope you can take this award as an incentive and continue to work hard to reach a new height!" De Paula said kindly, her words were full of expectations, "Turin Sports China Daily also voted for Zhang Yuan this time.

"I will continue to work hard, Mr. De Paula!" Zhang Yuan replied affirmatively.

"Well, I believe you will!" De Paula also said in an affirmative tone.

In addition to calling to announce the good news to Zhang Yuan, De Paula also talked about the award ceremony. The Golden Boy Award is not the Golden Globe Award. Since the beginning of the holding, "Torino Sport" has not held a special award ceremony.

Usually, a time and place are discussed with the winner and the club where he belongs, and "Torino Sport" will make a special trip to send the trophy.

De Paula needs to confirm with Zhang Yuan here, and Zhang Yuan has no idea. I have to say that Schalke 04 is a little slow this time, and they didn’t expect a regulation in advance. The club discusses how to deal with this matter.

Schalke 04 also got the news at the first time. According to the past practice, people are going to come to present the award. The high-level executives are discussing this matter. The winner is Zhang Yuan, but the honor still goes to Schalke 04. .

So Schnussenberg made a final decision, and asked "Torino Sport" to present this award to Zhang Yuan before the Inter Milan game on December 12, so that Schalke 9 can show off on the big stage of the Champions League. Showing your face, secondly, it has the effect of boosting morale, and thirdly, compared to Schalke 04 fans, they would like to see their team produce a golden boy.

Zhang Yuan called Muller, and the senior management just communicated with him. Muller explained the club's thinking to Zhang Yuan. Zhang Yuan felt that it didn't matter.

Schalke 04 Club immediately contacted De Paula, and De Paula agreed to the proposal of Schalke 04 Club on behalf of "Torino Sport".

The next day De Paula came to the Schalke 04 Club with the Golden Boy Award. Zhang Yuan and his teammates were training on the field. Taking advantage of the break, "Torino Sport" asked Zhang Yuan to pose a few posses and join them The official website of Schalke 04 was also photographed.

In the afternoon, Zhang Yuan did not participate in the training, but under the arrangement of the club, he accepted an exclusive interview with "Turin Sports News".

"Turin Sports News" was not well-known before the Golden Boy Awards. It was not considered a major sports newspaper in Italy, and its sales were basically around Turin. The status of "Sports Daily" in the rivers and lakes has naturally risen.

The reporter who interviewed Zhang Yuan this time is Pedulia. He is the deputy editor-in-chief of "Turin Sports News" and a well-known football reporter in Italy.

In the cafeteria of the Schalke 04 training base, Pedulia fully considered Zhang Yuan's age and offered to put the interview location here. The atmosphere is not as rigid as a studio or conference room, which is conducive to adjusting the atmosphere.

He was a little worried that Zhang Yuan was nervous. In fact, he was too worried. Zhang Yuan had received many interviews with sports newspapers, such as Germany's "Kicker" and "Bild". He was also interviewed in it, and there are more interviews in Schalke 04.It’s just that the Italian media didn’t seem to have conducted an exclusive interview with him, because his reputation in Italy was not as great as it is now. His most successful season was in Serie B, and the attention of Serie B was not very high among Italians.

The two sat opposite each other in front of the coffee table. The two first set up a poss for the following photographers to take pictures, and then officially entered the interview session.

Pedulia asked for a cup of coffee, and Zhang Yuan asked for a cup of white water. Pedulia was wearing a suit and leather shoes, and Zhang Yuan was still wearing a training jacket. He was wearing a down jacket at first, but now there is air conditioning in the coffee shop. He threw away his down jacket like Pedulia took off his coat.

Besides, the photo of the two wearing coats and down jackets is too ugly. Pedulia asked: "Zhang, I am very glad that you can accept our interview! Are you okay with Italian?"

Zhang Yuan secretly slandered, I have to accept this interview, okay? It’s completely fine to speak Italian. Compared to German, he thinks he speaks Italian better.

When he first arrived in Italy, he worked hard on it. It was difficult for him to integrate into the local football environment and living environment without knowing Italian. Learning Italian was very hard. In addition, he spoke Italian every day on the phone with Anna. Naturally.

On the contrary, it is German. His study is obviously not as good as before. It is only after the start of this season that he is determined to go to university before he starts to study hard.

It is difficult for foreigners to learn Chinese, and it is also difficult for Chinese to learn foreign languages, but it is not so difficult in a foreign environment, because the environment forces you to learn, and the environment trains you every day.

Zhang Yuan is young and has a good mind. Coupled with his own understanding of the importance of language, he can quickly pick up foreign languages.

"No problem!" Zhang Yuan nodded and replied in a positive tone.

"Won the European Golden Boy Award, can you describe your current mood?" Pedulia put the recorder on the coffee table and asked the first question.

"I was very excited and proud when I heard the news! I am very happy to be recognized by everyone!"

"You are the first winner from the Bundesliga, how do you feel about that?"

"I am very proud. This shows that the Bundesliga is getting more and more attention from everyone. There are many young players in our league who are as good as me. The club is also very willing to give us a chance. The Bundesliga is one of the best leagues in the world. One, full of vitality!"

"Does the outstanding players you speak of also include Rakitic who was selected with you on the shortlist?"

"Of course, I think he is a very good midfielder! We also have Hewedes, Neuer, Degan, Farfan and other young players in the team. They are all excellent!"

"And what about the other teams?"

"Ozil from Werder Bremen, Toni Kroos from Bayern Munich, Bruno, Augusto from Leverkusen, they are all excellent, they were selected together with me on the shortlist! There are also some players from other teams though. Didn’t make the list, but it’s still excellent!”

"You are also the first Chinese to win the Golden Boy Award. Tell us about the reaction of Chinese domestic football?"

Of course, the response was enthusiastic. When the shortlist was announced, the domestic media was like a frying pan, praising Zhang Yuan as if he had already won the Golden Boy Award.

And when it became a reality, the news media reported it even more, Zhang Yuan's personal website was completely paralyzed because of the congratulations from netizens, and all the sports portals were filled with all the related information of Zhang Yuan.

Zhang Yuan is not aware of these situations, because he went to celebrate with his teammates last night, and is busy training today, so he does not know the domestic reaction.

He didn't know that his sister and brother-in-law were picked out. Zhang Caiying and Li Jun got up early in the morning and were surrounded by the media when they arrived at the store. Normal business today is impossible.

"Well, I don't know very well now, so I can't tell you how to react! I think everyone will be proud of me! Because I am Chinese!"

"Do you think you are a genius? You did not undergo systematic training in China, but only started systematic training in Italy. Your progress is rapid!"

Zhang Yuan himself could not explain this matter, because indeed, as Pedulia said, he had no systematic training at all before the age of 16, and the so-called training was completely explored by himself and Gu Lin.

When he arrived in Italy and Germany, he has improved really fast, and he is completely different from before. If it is not a genius, what is it? !

"I think I am a genius, but I also work very hard. When I was a child, I learned that only one percent of talent is needed for success, but 90.00% of effort is needed! I think this is the best interpretation! "Zhang Yuan thought for a while and answered Pedulia, because apart from talent and hard work, he really couldn't find anything else to explain his current achievements.

(End of this chapter)