Chapter 819: The Acting Went Bad

Since Manchester United will play the Manchester Derby on the weekend, the League Cup quarter-finals in the middle of the week can only be played by substitutes and reserve team newcomers.

Although Manchester United's main players look down on this useless event, the League Cup, for substitutes and reserve team newcomers, this is a rare opportunity to show their strength. Once they perform well and are favored by the coach, they may be promoted to the first line. team opportunity.

On Tuesday, after training in the afternoon, Pogba dragged his exhausted body back to his boarding place on his bicycle.

As soon as Pogba entered the house, the landlord Eric said: "Paul, Mr. Zhang is looking for you and has been waiting here for you for a long time."

Pogba took a look and saw two Asians sitting in the living room. One was a friend of Manchester United star Gao Xiaodong. He seemed to be named Zhang Qi and was the manager of a brokerage company. The other was Zhang Qi's French translator who was at Gao Xiaodong's place that day. After meeting Zhang Qi, Zhang Qi visited him twice more and went to Pogba's home in France, trying to persuade Pogba's mother and grandmother to become Pogba's agent.

Pogba's grandmother and mother were a little hesitant. Although Gao Xiaodong was at Manchester United to help Pogba's exhibition go more smoothly, Zhang Qi and that Xinglong company were so unknown that they were just like a leather bag company. It was really risky for Pogba to sign a contract with such a company, so he didn't agree, and of course he didn't refuse. He just excused himself by saying that Pogba was not yet 18 years old and could not sign with the agency for the time being.

Zhang Qi is also a smart man. He knows that this kind of thing should not be forced or rushed. If you are too hasty, Pogba's family will become more suspicious. Pogba is only 17 years old and has no reputation. Now he is working as a water mill. When I was working hard, I didn’t bother anymore.

Seeing Pogba return, Zhang Qi said with a smile: "Hello Paul, how was your training today?"

Pogba didn't know what Zhang Qi was here for, so he said cautiously: "It's okay, Mr. Zhang."

Zhang Qi smiled and said, "Paul, I'm here to tell you something today. Let's go to your room to talk."

Arriving at Pogba's room, Zhang Qi said: "Paul, do you want to play in the League Cup?"

League Cup? Is not this nonsensical? Which second-team player doesn't want to play in an important event like the League Cup? Pogba's heart skipped a beat and he stammered: "Mr. Zhang, you mean I play in the League Cup?"

Zhang Qi looked at Pogba's unbelievable look, smiled slightly, and said: "Of course, during the recent period, Xiaodong has been praising you and recommending you in front of coaches Ferguson and Phelan. Now the first team is suffering from influenza and With injuries and insufficient personnel, Sir Alex Ferguson may give you a chance to play in the League Cup on Thursday."

When Pogba heard this, he was as surprised as if he had won the lottery. "God, is this true? I can't believe it."

Zhang Qi smiled and said: "Of course, this is the news I got from Xiaodong. Maybe you will receive the notice tomorrow."

Pogba said with great joy: "Great, great, great, I must seize the opportunity, I must make good use of it."

Zhang Qi said sternly: "Paul, this is a good opportunity, but I don't think you should go all out and think that you can become famous just by relying on this game. You should keep a peaceful mind and don't think about any blockbuster performance. As long as you Just show your strength, since Sir Alex Ferguson has given you a chance, he will not give it to you just once."

Zhang Qi has extensive knowledge and rich life experience. He knows what Pogba is thinking right now. The suggestions just now are all insightful. But Pogba’s head is now filled with the joy of playing in the League Cup. Don’t look at him. He nodded, but in fact he didn't listen to a word Zhang Qi said.

Zhang Qi didn't say much. Now Pogba is not his. He just wants to sell him well. No matter whether Pogba plays well or poorly in the League Cup, it will have no impact on Zhang Qi's plan. With Pogba, After Geba briefly talked for a few minutes, Zhang Qi left with the translator.

After Zhang Qi left, Pogba immediately called his mother and told her the good news that he might play in the League Cup.

Pogba’s grandmother is a smart and capable woman.

He quickly asked about Pogba's situation in detail. He heard that Zhang Qi told him and it was the result of Gao Xiaodong's recommendation. Pogba's grandmother sighed and immediately understood Zhang Qi's intention. This Chinese man still did not intend to give up. His grandson's agent.

Although Pogba's grandma looks down on the unknown Xinglong Agency, she cannot underestimate Gao Xiaodong's influence at Manchester United. Now Gao Xiaodong has been selected for the 23-man list of the Ballon d'Or and even hopes to win the Ballon d'Or. The top three have become the core of Manchester United's midfield in just three months. Gao Xiaodong has to protect Pogba, and even Ferguson has to give him some slack. In this way, Ferguson's son Jason may not dare to make things difficult. Pogba.

Pogba's grandmother discussed with Pogba's mother and felt that if Pogba could successfully rise to power with the help of Gao Xiaodong, then it would be okay to use Zhang Qi as his agent. Anyway, if he didn't sign a long-term contract, he would sign a short-term one. , if it feels inappropriate, there won’t be much loss.

However, this was discussed privately between Pogba's nanny and his mother, and she did not tell the young Pogba. Pogba's grandma just asked Pogba to play well and strive to perform well in the League Cup.

Pogba didn't ask any more questions. For a 17-year-old young man, playing football well, making more money, becoming more famous, and finding more women are their thoughts. As for the agent, then Just to help them wipe their butts and deal with trivial matters, they can find anyone. If they are not good, they will be fired, so they don't need to worry too much.

During training the next day, Pogba was mentioned to the first team to train with the main players. Also coming with him was Portuguese forward Bebe.

Seeing Gao Xiaodong, Pogba thanked the Manchester United superstar.

Gao Xiaodong liked Pogba very much, and with Zhang Qi's instruction, he was very affectionate to Pogba and told him a lot of experience in playing adult games.

Although in Vidic's view, Pogba is the younger brother of their continental gang, Gao Xiaodong blatantly wooed his younger brother, which made him a little dissatisfied. However, Gao Xiaodong is in the spotlight, and Vidic is vying for the captain's position again. At the critical moment, I didn't dare to show Gao Xiaodong's face, so I could only prepare to find a time to remind Pogba that Vidic was the boss of the continental gang in Europe, so don't hug him by the wrong thigh.

In the League Cup quarter-finals with Wolves on Thursday afternoon, Manchester United sent out an absolute substitute plus youth team lineup to play. 17-year-old Pogba is a newcomer who plays for Manchester United's adult team for the first time.

Although the League Cup attracted little attention from the outside world, most of the fans and reporters who came here focused on the tall Pogba, who is known as Vieira's successor. Even the Manchester United coaching bench was full of people. I want to see how Pogba, who has performed well in the youth team, is like and whether he can adapt to the adult game.

Pogba knew that the outside world was paying attention to him. After playing in the second half, he also tried his best to express himself on both offense and defense, hoping to conquer the fans and Ferguson with his wonderful performance.

However, desire leads to waste. The more eager Pogba is to express himself, the more problems he encounters. His performance in the game is very unstable, with outstanding personal performances and bad mistakes. The most unacceptable thing is that in the second half, Around the 70th minute, Pogba ended up getting two yellow cards due to a needless tackle, ruining his senior team show.

Because Manchester United played one less player, the game against Wolves was thrilling. The game was once tied at 2:2. In the end, it was O'Shea's header that defeated Wolves and reached the top 8 of the League Cup.

After the game, Pogba was fiercely criticized by reporters and fans. They believed that Pogba was too immature and lacked football intelligence. He was still suitable for training in the second team instead of trying to encourage others.

Pogba was also very ashamed. When he went to see Gao Xiaodong at night, he actually held Gao Xiaodong and cried. He thought that he had failed Gao Xiaodong's expectations and made Gao Xiaodong embarrassed. However, Gao Xiaodong said that he played well. , he just lacks some experience and is too excited. Let him go back and train hard. There will definitely be opportunities in the future.

Pogba is so grateful to Gao Xiaodong. He feels that Gao Xiaodong is taking such good care of him now. If he really finds Gao Xiaodong's friend Zhang Qi as his agent, Gao Xiaodong will definitely take more care of him and the opportunities he gets. There will definitely be more, so I made up my mind to join Zhang Qi's agency when I turn 18.

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