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Chapter 195 Top of Europe
So far, all the matches of Inter Milan in the 2008-09 season have come to an end. Mourinho's team has won two championships in Italian domestic competitions.

As for Inter Milan's striker combination, Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored 25 goals in the league, and Zhu Hantao just scored one more than his friend, scoring 26 goals and successfully defending the Serie A Golden Boot.

Of course, Ibrahimovic has given up opportunities to Zhu Hantao many times, and thus received 15 assists, most of which were passed to Zhu Hantao.

In any case, for Zhu Hantao, this season has been a very successful season. Not only did he win the Serie A championship and the Coppa Italia championship for the first time, but he also won the Serie A top scorer again.

After these two seasons, no one should regard him as a young player with talent and potential, but a real and powerful player.

Just after the end of the season, the well-known agent Minolaiola called three of his clients at Inter Milan, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Zhu Hantao and Mario Balotelli, to have dinner together to celebrate this successful season and discuss plans for the next season.

It’s still the same restaurant in Milan that I have been to. It seems that the meals in this restaurant are very suitable for people who are fat.

After sitting down and ordering, the four of them chatted.

"The results you have achieved this season are somewhat beyond my expectations." Raiola said looking at Ibrahimovic and Zhu Hantao.

Here he is not talking about the two championships of Inter Milan. For him, the achievements of the players are the most important.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored [-] goals in the league alone, and Zhu Hantao defended the league's Golden Boot. It can be said that they can win the Serie A Oscar early next year. The two of them should be competing for the best player.

The performance of the players is undoubtedly a very good situation for Raiola. Whether it is helping them negotiate a salary increase with the club or wanting to transfer, it is much easier to talk about, with the cards in hand.

"Zlatan, Barcelona is very optimistic about you, do you really not think about it anymore? I will help you negotiate the next high transfer fee."

"Mino, we talked about it before." Ibrahimovic didn't seem to want to talk too much, and Zhu Hantao and Balotelli were present here. He didn't understand why Raiola brought it up on such an occasion. "I'm staying in Inter Milan very well, and I have confidence in next season's results."

Pull Fat nodded, "With you and Zhu here, next season's results will definitely be guaranteed. The league and Coppa Italia are not difficult. Although I don't like the Portuguese very much, I have to admit that he has two talents.

It's just... Do you really think that staying at Inter Milan has the hope of winning the Champions League?You must know that I want to build you into the world's top star. If you can get a big ear cup, it will be completely different. "

Ibrahimovic glanced at Zhu Hantao, thought about what he said to himself before, recalled the course of this season, and said firmly: "It is better to say that I believe in myself than in other people. I think as long as I choose to stay, the team will continue to strengthen, and it will still be centered on me. I think the Champions League is not out of reach."

Then the Swede looked at Zhu Hantao, "In addition, Zhu Hantao and I have cooperated very well. I think our firepower will be stronger next season. I want to rely on my own strength to compete for that Champions League trophy."

He didn't say what will happen if he doesn't succeed next season. Ibrahimovic has always had absolute confidence, and he never thinks about failure. If he really fails in the European arena again, then his departure is naturally self-evident.

Raiola understands that Ibrahimovic has made up his mind, so he won't say more, and it's only one season. It's just a bet on whether Mourinho can do what the outside world expects to see, but doesn't quite believe.

"As for you, Zhu, you have been at Inter Milan for a season. Do you have any ideas? I haven't had time to have a good chat with you. I just have this opportunity today."

Obviously he was talking about Ibrahimovic just now, seeing his agent suddenly cue him, Zhu Hantao thought for a while, "I am very satisfied with the current situation, just like Zlatan said, our cooperation is very tacit, and I also believe that next season, we can continue to give full play.

Plan... I don't have any plans, I just hope that the team can make a breakthrough in the Champions League next season. "

Balotelli looked like I don't understand what you are talking about anyway, so I drank my drink in silence.

Raiola was noncommittal, "In fact, many teams have contacted me and asked about you. If you want to go abroad, there are teams in the Premier League and La Liga that are very interested in you."

Zhu Hantao shook his head, "No need, I am very happy at Inter Milan, at least I have no plans to leave here for the time being, and I have just integrated into the team and adapted to the coach's tactics, so I will leave after only one season."

"Hey," La Fat sighed, "Alright, you all have your own judgments, so be it."

Just at this time, the food is served, "Let's chat while eating, let's talk while eating."

"By the way, Mario," Raiola suddenly thought that there is another person here, "Do you want to go out on loan or transfer, I can find you a place where you can play the main force."

Balotelli, who was eating meat in his mouth, was dumbfounded, and what about me?

"Um," Bashen thought for a while and replied, "I don't know."

After waiting for a long time to get such an answer, the other three people were stunned for a moment, and then "hahahaha!" laughed, really worthy of Bashen.

Ibrahimovic is interested, "Is there any team interested in him? Mario can only play in rotation at Inter Milan. If he can play the main force, it is also a good opportunity for him. I think it can be considered."

"The one with the most sincerity is Brescia, but they are in the second division. This is a big problem. There are other teams in Serie A who are interested in Mario, but they can't guarantee the main position. Other teams in Ligue [-] promise to guarantee your playing time. What do you think?"

Balotelli saw Raiola staring at him, then turned to Ibrahimovic and Zhu Hantao with dull eyes, "I don't know, what do you think?"

"Brescia is your hometown team. I think Mario should not be so eager to play abroad. Brescia or stay at Inter Milan." Zhu Hantao suggested.

Ibrahimovic shook his head, "Zhu, that's not right. A man always wants to go out and venture out. Mario is not young anymore, and France is not far away. I think there is nothing wrong with playing in Ligue [-]. It's better than Serie B to train people."

At this time, Raiola gave a new choice, "In fact, there is another choice. The former Inter Milan coach Mancini actually called me occasionally to ask me about Balotelli's situation. He still cares about Mario."

Ibrahimovic nodded in agreement, "Mancho is very concerned about Mario, just like his father."

"It means he has found his next home? Planning to bring Mario there?" Zhu Hantao asked curiously.

Balotelli also looked at Fatty expectantly, and Raiola shrugged, "That's not true, but he, a young head coach, can't stay at home all the time. I think we can wait for him to get a job again, and then let Mario join him."

"It makes sense, Mario really needs a head coach who can accommodate him and take care of him."

Perhaps no one expected that the three strikers from Inter Milan would just chat at the dining table and make plans for the next season.

"That's good, I don't have to worry about this transfer period, I just need to help you negotiate a salary increase with the club." La Fatty said something casually, leaving Zhu Hantao stunned.

"Mino, it's only been one season, do you want to renegotiate the contract? Will the club agree?"

"Zhu, just leave these matters to me. You don't have to worry about it." Raiola picked up a small piece of steak with a fork and put it into his mouth, chewed it twice before swallowing it, "Your performance this season has exceeded your current salary, and your contribution does not match your contract. If I don't go to the club, they may be heartbroken. So leave it to me, and I promise to increase your income next season."

"Then, let's do it." Raiola will never disappoint, and Zhu Hantao will not refuse a salary increase. He doesn't think there is any problem with his agent doing so.

Ibrahimovic is also very used to it, eating his meal calmly, "Zhu, don't just talk and don't eat. If you don't eat, the food will be cold."

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During the annual vacation, Zhu Hantao packed his luggage and returned to Turin. Apart from training to maintain his physical condition and sense of the ball, he spent most of his time at home playing games, and occasionally went to his restaurant to help out.

After a high-intensity season, the pressure is a bit high for a young player of his age, and there is no need for Zhu Hantao to push himself too hard now, and it is okay to relax properly.

It's just that he doesn't have a girlfriend, and he doesn't really want to travel alone, so he stays in Turin all summer.

The more than one month holiday passed quickly, and Inter Milan's players returned to the team one after another. Under Mourinho's suggestion, some changes have taken place in the lineup of the first team.

The first is the signing of several important positions according to the request of the head coach Mourinho. The Dutch midfielder Weslis Ned came to Inter Milan from Real Madrid with a transfer fee of 500 million euros.

Then the Cameroon cheetah Eto'o was still favored by Mourinho and transferred from Barcelona, ​​but because Barcelona did not buy the desired Ibrahimovic this time, they did not give up Eto'o's transfer fee, so that Inter Milan raised the offer to 3000 to [-] million, and the Catalan team finally nodded.

This price is also 1000 or [-] million euros more than the original transfer fee.

Others such as 700 million to buy defensive midfielder Thiago Motta from Genoa, [-] million to buy substitute goalkeeper Viviano from Brescia, and the introduction of veteran Lucio from Bayern are all good additions to the lineup.

In terms of transfers, Maxwell went to Barcelona, ​​Gimenez went to West Ham United, Burdisso was loaned to Roma, Julio Cruz went to Lazio on a free transfer, and Crespo went to Genoa on a free transfer.

The only one who counted as some income was actually Acquafresca was acquired by Genoa at a cost of 500 million euros.

Since Ibrahimovic did not transfer to Barcelona, ​​coupled with the existence of Zhu Hantao, Milito has no chance to join the Nerazzurri. Zhu Hantao's influence is getting bigger and bigger. Now this Inter Milan's lineup is quite different from that of the Triple Crown. I wonder if Mourinho can still lead the team to achieve the Treble?

The Italian Super Cup will be held at the Bird's Nest Stadium in Yanjing, the capital of China, on August 2009, 8. Mourinho led Zhu Hantao Ibrahimovic and other stars from Milan to the Capital International Airport in Yanjing.

Needless to say, the airport is naturally full of people, full of Inter Milan fans, which also allowed the players and coaches of the Nerazzurri to feel the enthusiasm of the Chinese fans.

As for who is the most popular, there is no doubt that it is Zhu Hantao, of course, countless little fans are wearing Zhu Hantao's jersey, shouting Zhu Hantao's name loudly at the scene.

"I didn't expect you to be so popular, I'm a little jealous of you." Ibrahimovic couldn't help teasing.

"Be careful that I will sue Helena." Zhu Hantao responded viciously.

I don't know how it is in Lazio. Anyway, the Inter Milan team has received warm hospitality. Ibrahimovic and Balotelli, who are influenced by Zhu Hantao and love Chinese food, are even more addicted to the dishes cooked by authentic famous chefs.

On August 8th, a day with typical Chinese characteristics, Inter Milan and Lazio ushered in the Super Cup match in the Bird's Nest.

More than 8000 spectators came to the scene, including domestic Serie A fans and Italians living in China. The Nerazzurri gathered in the stands into a blue-black ocean, which surprised many players and staff who did not know China. There are so many fans in China.

In this game, Mourinho ranked the current team's strongest lineup, Ibrahimovic and Zhu Hantao double forwards, four midfield diamond positions, Stankovic, Motta, Muntari and Cambiasso.

Sneijder did not reach an agreement to come to Inter Milan until the end of August when the transfer period was about to end.

Lucio is also the first time to represent Inter Milan in the first game.

The teammates all know that Zhu Hantao has a special feeling when playing here, and everyone passes the ball to him intentionally.

In the 30th minute of the first half, Zhu Hantao received a pass from Ibrahimovic on the left, dunked the opponent's full-back Lichtsteiner, and hit the dead corner of the goal with his right foot, which aroused warm cheers from the audience.

Although in the No.60, 67 and [-] minutes of the game, Lazio scored two goals in a row to overtake the score, and then Zhu Hantao completed a wonderful solo show amidst the cheers of the audience.

Balotelli, who came off the bench at the last moment of the game, assisted Ibrahimovic to complete the lore, and Inter Milan won the Super Cup in the Bird's Nest.

Zhu Hantao drew tens of thousands of fans screaming and shouting at his "home court cup". Seeing these lovely fans, even if it was for them, he had to play well, he thought in his heart.

The new season started like this. The final piece of the championship team's jigsaw puzzle, the transfer of midfielder Sneijder, was finally settled after the start of Serie A.

In the Milan derby in the second round of the league, the Dutchman played for Inter Milan for the first time.Although Sneijder, who just joined the team, did not score or assist, his performance on the field has begun to take on the style of the core of the midfielder.

In the end, Inter Milan beat AC Milan [-]-[-]. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Zhu Hantao, Maicon and new aid Thiago Motta scored one goal each, showing the strength of the defending champion.

In the league, the Nerazzurri were advancing all the way, and the Nerazzurri in the Champions League were also aggressive. Mourinho's team did not stumble again in the group stage this season. They easily defeated Barcelona [-]-[-] at home, and finally beat the La Liga giants to qualify for the first place in the group. Inter Milan supporters saw the hope of a breakthrough in the European war.

Mourinho and his players did not disappoint Nerazzurri when he faced Barcelona again in the semi-finals, although no one in the outside world was optimistic about Inter Milan's ability to eliminate the defending champions of the Champions League and advance to the final.

But in the first round of the home game, Ibrahimovic, Zhu Hantao and Barcelona's former striker Samuel Eto'o's striker was fully fired, and Guardiola's team couldn't lift their heads.

The three arrows and Sneijder each scored a goal, [-]-[-], a clean victory took the lead.

Then went to the Nou Camp, although Barcelona, ​​which occupied the home court, won the game, but the score of [-] to [-] was not enough to help them qualify.

In this way, the Nerazzurri entered the Bernabeu, where they will compete with the Bundesliga class bully Bayern Munich!
Before the Champions League final, Inter Milan once again won the Serie A title and the Coppa Italia title. No one in Italy can stop Mourinho's team.

As long as they can defeat Bayern, Inter Milan will become the first team to win the Triple Crown in Serie A in a century, and Zhu Hantao will also follow the team to create history together!
Many Inter Milan players who reached the Champions League final for the first time were a little nervous. Even Ibrahimovic was a little nervous after the start of the game. You must know that after the Swede won the Serie A Oscar for the best player this season, he played an amazing double-twenty-plus performance in the league this season.

Fortunately, Zhu Hantao has a big heart. In the No.20 minute of the first half, he received a direct pass from Sneijder and dunked Bayern central defender Demichelis and volleyed into the net to help the team open the scoring and stabilize the situation.

Later, the Nerazzurri played more calmly. After the start of the second half, they scored two goals in a row. Eto'o broke through the middle and split the side. Ibrahimovic scored a violent long shot from the corner of the penalty area. Bayern goalkeeper Bout had no choice.

Before the end of the game, Zlatan Ibrahimovic picked a pass from the penalty area, and Zhu Hantao followed up with a goal to complete his second goal. Inter Milan defeated the Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich [-]-[-] and deservedly reached the top of Europe!

The Nerazzurri finally won the Big Ears Cup!
In this legendary season, Zhu Hantao won the Serie A Golden Boot, the Champions League Golden Boot and the best player, and finally let his name resound throughout the world of football, and this year, he was just 20 years old.

(End of this chapter)