Chapter 179 The Treatment of the Stars

In just five days, after playing three consecutive games, the National Youth Team finally ushered in a rare adjustment time.

Although only for two days.

The Organizing Committee of the Toulon Cup also actively arranged excursions, and the National Youth Team took a day off to play around Toulon.

South of France, west of the Mediterranean Sea, there are many tourist attractions.

To the west of Toulon, you can go to Marseille and Provence, the former is needless to say, the latter is the famous hometown of lavender.

Going east, along the way are the famous studios of Cannes, Nice and Monaco, all of which are world-famous tourist attractions.

After negotiation within the team, everyone agreed to go east.

At seven o'clock in the morning, the team set off from Toulon and rushed to the first stop, the pearl of the Côte d'Azur, Nice.

After a long journey to Toulon, we played three games in a row in five days. Every player in the team was constantly spinning, and the pressure was very high. Even Yang Yang, who has basically been playing since last August .

There is a rare opportunity to enjoy the beautiful beach, the blue Mediterranean Sea, and the team's three-game winning streak qualifying, Yang Yang and everyone in the team are also in a good mood. They played on the beach in the morning for an hour and a half. Just reluctantly left.

Before noon, the team arrived at the Royal Palace of Monaco again to enjoy the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony, and then took a photo tour around the place. During this period, everyone went to the tourist product store of the Royal Palace to buy souvenirs.

Yang Yang also bought a few chic little things, planning to go back to China to give to relatives and friends.

Also when buying souvenirs, Yang Yang noticed that the teammates of the National Youth Team are generally not well-off. Everyone tries to avoid those expensive souvenirs and choose the ones that are cheaper. Chen Tao Feng Xiaoting and Feng Xiaoting are the highest-paid teammates, and their monthly income is only five or six thousand yuan, and the others are even less.

Yang Yang has the highest salary in the team. Currently, he can receive more than 400 euros per week at Ajax. In addition to the game bonus, he is considered to be the most rich player in the team. It is also rare to be proud, and to send a delicate gift to everyone in the team.

Not only the players, but also the coaches, staff and reporters accompanying the team are all staffed, and they also invite everyone to lunch.

Everyone in the team also felt Yang Yang’s kindness. Because the team’s funds were limited, in order to save expenses, they did not arrange to eat out at noon. Originally, they planned to buy some hot dogs and fruits. eat in the hotel.

Yang Yang's intention is to hope that everyone can have fun and have good memories.

After discussing with the team leader, head coach Tie Sheng finally agreed to let Yang Yang treat guests to dinner, but kept it a secret to avoid unnecessary trouble, but the players in the team were more respectful to Yang Yang.

Yang Yang's agents Raiola and Van Basten both live in Monaco. The latter has two luxury houses halfway up the mountain in the prime area of ​​Monaco and has invited Yang Yang to be a guest many times. In the Netherlands, Raiola happened to be in Monaco, so Yang Yang called him to help him find a restaurant.

It didn't take long for Yang Yang and his party to arrive at a luxurious restaurant not far from the Monaco Royal Palace. The big-bellied Raiola had already booked a big box inside to welcome Yang Yang and others.

As the saying goes, there is no harm without comparison.

It is also an agent, but the agents of the National Youth Team players are obviously a lot worse than Raiola in terms of handling ability and service attitude, especially after I heard that Raiola is actually Nedved. When Ibrahimovic and Ibrahimovic's agent had very extensive contacts in various European countries, everyone in the National Youth Team couldn't help but be surprised.

In particular, several players in the team who really wanted to develop in Europe couldn't help asking Raiola about the details of the transfer to the Europa League during the meal. provide consultancy service.

After eating something hastily and filling their stomachs, Yang Yang and Raiola went to the side to chat about their own affairs.

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"Van Gaal is really gone."

Raiola brought the latest news from Ajax, "He has officially announced that he will take over AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie."

Yang Yang nodded silently. He had known about this for a long time, but he was still a little depressed after hearing the news.

"Who will take his class?" Yang Yang asked with concern.

"According to the information I have so far, after Van Gaal leaves, the club's board of directors will split the powers of the technical director, and some powers, including transfers, will be transferred to the managing director of the board, Ali Van Eden, who is currently coaching Nineteen-year-old head coach Danny Blind will take over the academy."

Danny Blind is an Ajax legend and a witness to the glory days of Van Gaal. He played for Ajax for 15 years and has been working in the youth team since retiring in 1999.

Yang Yang was still guessing before that he might take over Van Basten's class and coach the second team, but he did not expect to take over the entire youth training department in one step. It seems that the club still trusts his ability very much.

However, Yang Yang is currently in the first team, and the youth team has little to do with him.

“For the first team, Ronald Koeman has decided to stay, Luther Carroll and others have also decided to stay in the team, and the coaching staff remains the same, but in terms of players, many players have received invitations from other teams. , you also received a lot."

Seeing Yang Yang raised his head and wanted to say something, Raiola smiled slightly.

"Don't worry, I have politely declined for you. Staying in Ajax is your best choice."

Yang Yang nodded, he didn't want his agent to encourage him to transfer, I believe Raiola knew this too.

"Ajax's summer transfer has already begun. From the information I have collected so far, Niklas Bendtner should join Ajax and reject Arsenal, mainly because of Ajax's promise. Let him directly into the first team and cultivate him vigorously."

"Zlatan is basically determined to leave the team at present, but it will not be decided until after the European Cup. Many teams including Juventus, Inter Milan and Roma want to get him, and he has no shortage of interested buyers now. , as did Van der Vaart."

"In addition, Escud should also leave the team. There are many teams interested in him, and I heard that Ajax is considering the introduction of Vlar from Alkmaar."

Flare, Yang Yang chewed on the name. His memory has always been very good, and he quickly remembered the central defender of the Alkmaar youth team that he met in the amateur game. He was quite strong.

"Ajax is also very optimistic about this central defender. It was only last year that they chose Escud. This year, the team decided to restructure, so they decided to introduce Vlar. Thomas should get more opportunities."

Fermaelen performed well last season. Although there have been mistakes, it is still ok overall. If Escud is really sold, it is reasonable to reuse Fermaelen. The only hidden danger is Fermaelen. Heitinga and Heitinga are both short in height.

But Flair's physical fitness is good, but it can make up for this deficiency.

"I also heard that Ajax is actively negotiating in Brazil to introduce two full-backs, but I don't know the specifics. It is estimated that another center will be introduced this summer. The performance was unsatisfactory."

After listening to Raiola's introduction, Yang Yang also had a general understanding of Ajax's situation this summer.

The Eredivisie giants have long lost the style and strength of the European giants. After winning the Champions League, selling stars has become an inevitable option. Now the only requirement is to sell as good a price as possible, and then introduce powerful stars to guarantee the ball. The competitiveness of the team, while improving the financial situation of the team.

In recent years, Ajax's finances have been losing money every year, and the debt is high. The Champions League and the restructuring can just make the team breathe a sigh of relief.

"I've been talking to Van Eden about your contract extension these days. This guy is easier to deal with than Van Gaal, but it's not easy. It's estimated that it will take some time. In addition, Adidas and Nike have also been in contact with me."

"What do they want to do?" Yang Yang asked strangely.

Raiola chuckled, "Of course I'm interested in you."

Yang Yang was stunned for a moment, but soon remembered that many stars have sponsorships for sneakers, such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Van der Vaart, but this is the treatment of stars, can he also have them?

"Van Eden told me that Adidas is in talks with Ajax about renewing the contract, they intend to fund the construction of an indoor training center for Ajax and cooperate with the club in testing and data analysis, but they want to put your endorsement on the table. Let's talk about the contract together, Adidas is very optimistic about you."

Yang Yang smiled slightly, not knowing how to react.

"Nike has always liked to dig into the corner of Adidas. The two companies are also very fierce in the competition for star resources. Not only famous players, but also young players. Nike is also looking forward to seeing you wearing Adidas jerseys, but stepping on Playing in Nike shoes."

Raiola said something interesting, and Yang Yang couldn't help but laugh when he heard it.

He's not particularly good at any of these things, but he trusts Raiola.

"You can handle these things for me, but I have a request."

Raiola nodded, he came to tell Yang Yang this, the most important thing is to know if he has any requirements and ideas.

"My father's company also deals in sports shoes and clothing in China. I know that Adidas and Nike often require players to wear their shoes and clothes not only on the court, but also off the court in their sponsorship contracts. I hope This clause can be waived.”

Raiola thought for a while, then nodded and said, "This one is not difficult to talk about, and many players will reject such a clause."

"I don't have any other ideas, you can help me deal with it." Yang Yang smiled.

Raiola smiled and nodded, "Don't worry, I'm sure, I'll definitely surprise you this time."

Yang Yang pays more attention to the improvement of his own strength, but of course he won't mind if he can take into account his personal interests.

What's more, Raiola is taking a commission from his contract.