England.
London International Airport.
After a ten-hour flight, the plane finally arrived at its destination.
"Michael!" As soon as he walked out of the airport, he saw his agent and walked over quickly. His agent took his luggage. "The car is outside! Let's go directly to Liverpool!"
The agent's name is Mendes. That's right! The renowned Portuguese agent, a tycoon in the European football world! His players are all over Europe. The most famous is Cristiano Ronaldo. Coach Mourinho is also his partner. He is a good friend of Michael Carter's father. The two have a very good relationship, so he signed the agency contract with Mendes. Mendes took good care of him for his father's sake.
Michael Carter was reborn, gained a god-level prediction, and shone brightly! Mendes attached great importance to Michael. Even when Barcelona forced the contract to be terminated, it did not bring too much negative impact on Michael in Europe. Mendes played a huge role in this.
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"I showed Liverpool's sports director, Edwards, the video of your youth team games and the first-team competition!" Mendes said. "They just happened to be missing a defensive midfielder! They showed great interest when they saw you defending Dembele and Messi alone! Plus, you are a free agent now, so they don't need to pay a transfer fee, and they readily agreed!"
In the business car, Mendes held a goblet, swirled the expensive red wine, and talked to Michael. To be honest, Mendes didn't expect to get such a bargain like Michael. Initially, he signed Michael just for his father's sake. After all, Michael's father is a bank tycoon and the largest shareholder of the fifth-largest bank in Europe. Building a good relationship can bring great convenience.
But a few months ago, Michael suddenly excelled! He is definitely a prospect for the world's top defensive midfielder and has the potential to become the world's number one B2B midfielder. Michael has a good personal image! He is so handsome! With ability, he can become a top star with some effort.
Now Ronaldo is aging, and negotiations with Real Madrid are underway again. It's clear he's beginning to decline. Mendes also needs to support another top star. Michael obviously has potential. How could Mendes not care about this! Even if Michael was forced to terminate the contract by Barcelona, Mendes was willing to fall out with Barcelona for Michael. After all, Michael defended Dembele alone and broke Dembele's defense.
During a training session, Dembele did not succeed in breaking through once. There were several times when Michael defended Messi alone, which gave Messi a headache. For such a player, Mendes felt it was worth it even if he fell out with Barcelona. What's more, his player was not in the wrong.
"Video?" Michael looked at Mendes in confusion. He was not surprised by the video of the youth team game, but the video of the first-team training match puzzled him. You should know that the training match videos of the first team are all kept secret within the club.
Mendes laughed: "Michael! Don't underestimate your agent! I am the top player in Europe! Of course, I have my channels! Otherwise, why do you think Barcelona dare not use public opinion to oppress you! I have the video of the whole process! It can be exposed at the right opportunity! For example, after you sign with Liverpool, if your performance is outstanding, exposing the video can bring you huge exposure!"
Michael looked at Mendes's shrewd appearance, and the corners of his mouth began to twitch. A wealthy club? They are all tools in the hands of the cunning Mendes. The wealthy clubs in the world are still manipulated by him!
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Liverpool is one of the two most successful clubs in the Premier League. It is also the team that has won the most Champions League titles in the Premier League. They used to be the overlords in the English League One period. They have won the most English League One titles. But after entering the new century, they began to decline gradually. After the Premier League started, Liverpool was severely suppressed by its arch-rival Manchester United. They didn't even win a Premier League title.
Later, after Fenway Group took over, they invited Klopp, the Bundesliga coach and the founder of the mad dog style of play. The club began to gradually revive. According to Michael's memory, Liverpool this season broke into the Champions League final. But they were defeated by Real Madrid's Gareth Bale with two world-class goals. The league is only ranked in the top four. A big reason for this is the transfer of the core Coutinho. During the winter transfer period, Coutinho was poached by Barcelona as the winter transfer king. Liverpool hates Barcelona!
Signing Michael Carter now, in addition to his strength, they do lack a strong defensive midfielder. It may not be that they don't mean to annoy Barcelona!
After arriving at the Melwood training base, Mendes took Michael into the office building and met Edwards, Liverpool's legendary sports director.
"Welcome to Melwood!" Edwards was very enthusiastic. After shaking hands with the two, he began to introduce the history of Liverpool and the Melwood training base. "Let's go to the conference room to sign first! After the signing is over, I will take you to visit!"
The three of them went all the way to the conference room. Entering the conference room, Michael saw the current Liverpool coach, the legendary passionate coach Klopp, founder of the mad dog style of play and initiator of the heavy metal storm.
"This is the team coach Klopp!" Edwards introduced.
"Michael!" Klopp said. "I've seen your video! You are very capable! The team needs players like you now! Welcome to join!"
Klopp welcomed Michael directly. Liverpool now does not have a defensive midfielder in the traditional sense. Even Henderson, who plays as a defensive midfielder, was transformed from a front midfielder. So Liverpool's midfield strength cannot be improved.
"Thank you!" Michael nodded slightly.
Mendes helped Michael finalize the contract! A weekly salary of 20,000 pounds, and all bonuses were obtained. This is the limit that Michael can get now.
After signing the contract, Edwards asked Michael: "Michael! Which number jersey do you want? There are many vacant numbers in the team now, there are..."
Michael interrupted Edwards and said confidently, "The number 10 jersey is now vacant! I want the number 10 jersey!"
As soon as this was said, Edwards and Klopp both looked at Michael in disbelief. Only Mendes laughed. He understands Michael! Michael, like Ronaldo, has strong self-confidence and a competitive spirit. Take the best, or nothing!
"Are you sure?" Klopp asked. "The No. 10 jersey was left by Coutinho! It represents the core of the team. If you want to wear the No. 10 jersey, you have to prove to me that you really deserve it!"
Klopp speaks very directly. He has always been straightforward.
Michael smiled confidently, "Since I dare to ask for it, I have the confidence to prove it!"
"Very good!" Klopp laughed. "Go change into training clothes! Come to the stadium with me and prove it to me with your strength!"