green mercenary

Chapter 180 You Don't Know Chinese People

Looking at the blond suit man in front of him with his gleaming forehead, and seeing Ton smiling beside him.This is the director of PSV?Bai Xiaotian could only think so.But looking at the other party's appearance, it looks familiar.

Fortunately, the other party didn't keep Bai Xiaotian guessing for too long, and directly extended his hand and introduced himself. "Hello, Mr. Bai Xiaotian. I'm Louis van Gaal, and I'm currently the head coach of the Dutch national team."

Louis?Van Gaal?Bai Xiaotian shuddered when he heard the name, why did this big guy ask him?
Louis van Gaal, Ajax in 1992, with a grumpy temper and a tough attitude, Van Gaal vigorously used young players such as Winter, Bergkamp, ​​Jonker, F-De Boer who understood his tactical thinking and followed instructions, and he did not compromise on the old players of the team.At that time, the main full-back of the Dutch national team, Waters, was transferred to Bayern in the winter window after being excluded from the main lineup by Van Gaal.But Van Gaal finally used this young and obedient team to win the UEFA Cup, and then started a new dynasty for Ajax.

In the next five years, Van Gaal led Ajax to win 3 Eredivisie titles, 1 Dutch Cup title, 3 Cruyff Shield titles, 1 Toyota Cup title, 1 Champions League title and 1 UEFA Super Cup title.And has successively promoted and trained Dutch internationals such as Kluivert, Seedorf, Overmars, De Boer brothers, Van der Sar, Reziger, Bogarde, Melchiot, etc., as well as excellent foreign players such as Littmanen, Finidi-George, Kanu, etc. who were only about 20 years old when they joined Ajax.

In 1997, Van Gaal, who had achieved great success in Ajax, accepted the invitation of Nunes to go to Spain to coach the local giant Barcelona.In the first season, Van Gaal led his team to win the La Liga title and the Copa del Rey title. In the 98-99 season, in the case of a bad start, the De Boer brothers were quickly introduced in the winter transfer.After the captain and playmaker Guardiola returned from injury in time, he won 8 consecutive victories in the second half, scored a total of 45 points, and won the championship.It was also Barcelona led by Van Gaal that made Real Madrid fire their compatriot coach Guus Hiddink prematurely.

However, in the 99-00 season, Barcelona only won the runner-up in the league, entered the semi-finals of the Champions League, and did not achieve the initial goal of the league.Coupled with Van Gaal's strong personality, he was at odds with Barcelona fans and club executives, and hated reporters. As a result, Van Gaal's record in Barcelona was not good, and no one stood up to speak for him.At this time, Nunes, the club president who supported him, stepped down. Van Gaal could only take the blame and resign after losing the league title last year.

Last winter, after returning to China, Van Gaal took over the Dutch national team led by Rijkaard, intending to lead the European Tulips to the 02 World Cup in Japan and South Korea.Such a person, instead of organizing the training of the national team, came to Bai Xiaotian in person, how could this not surprise Bai Xiaotian.

But since it's here, it's safe, Bai Xiaotian stretched out his hand, and held it together with the other party. "Hi Mr. Van Gaal, your name is very famous, it is an honor to meet you."

"Mr. Bai Xiaotian, you speak Dutch well."

"Thank you for your compliment." Bai Xiaotian said modestly.

After the three of them were seated, Bai Xiaotian looked at Ton, waiting for his answer.

Seeing Bai Xiaotian's curious gaze, Van Gaal laughed directly, "It seems that Mr. Ton hasn't explained my reason for coming to Mr. Bai Xiaotian yet, so I'll just say it."

Ton looked at Van Gaal apologetically, secretly despising the fat Dutch head coach.Obviously you told me not to say anything, but now you are blaming me instead.

"Mr. Bai Xiaotian, your performance in Eindhoven is obvious to all. You scored 11 goals and 10 assists in 2 games. For a rookie, I can only use the word "amazing" to describe such an achievement."

Bai Xiaotian didn't argue, because he knew there was more to come.

"It is said that Mr. Bai Xiaotian is not yet 18 years old this year, and he has not been called up by the Chinese national team. I wonder if he has any intention to switch to the Dutch national team?" Van Gaal, who likes to act vigorously, was not at all reserved, and directly stated the purpose of this time.

"No." Bai Xiaotian blurted out without thinking.

Bai Xiaotian's decisiveness made Ton and Van Gaal stunned. Apparently, they didn't expect that the famous Van Gaal would take the initiative to reap such a decisive rejection from Bai Xiaotian.

"Mr. Bai Xiaotian, please don't refuse in such a hurry. As far as I know, you played for the youth team in China and achieved a lot of results. But at the level of the national team, you have not represented the national team in a first-tier competition. For now, you can join the Dutch national team by changing your nationality." Ton made it very clear that this was already a disguised call for the Dutch team.

"I know, but I don't want to do it." Bai Xiaotian answered very simply.

"Why? With all due respect, Chinese football is not considered a strong team in Asia. Why didn't Mr. Bai Xiaotian switch to the Dutch team, which is also strong in Europe? This will help your football career develop better!"

"You are right, Chinese football is indeed very weak." Bai Xiaotian said lightly, "But I still have no idea of ​​changing my nationality."

Seeing that Bai Xiaotian was unmoved, Ton continued to persuade, "Mr. Bai Xiaotian, you must know that you are a professional football player, and you also like playing football so much. The biggest wish of a football player is to enter the World Cup and win the World Cup championship. Relatively speaking, the Dutch team has a higher chance, right? Besides, it is very common for professional athletes to change their nationality, not only the Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy, etc. "

"I know that too." Seeing that Ton wanted to give himself an example, Bai Xiaotian waved his hand to interrupt Ton's persuasion.

Seeing Bai Xiaotian's attitude, Ton was puzzled and said, "Then what do you mean?"

"No other meaning, I just don't intend to join the Dutch team."

"Oh? Mr. Bai Xiaotian is saying that the Dutch team is not qualified enough for you to join? Then I wonder which European team Mr. Bai Xiaotian is more optimistic about?" Van Gaal interrupted suddenly.

"No, Mr. Louis, you misunderstood me." Bai Xiaotian suddenly remembered what "Brother Duan Shui Liu" said in King of Destruction, and said with a smile, "Not only do I not intend to join the Dutch team, I also do not intend to join other European countries."

"Mr. Bai Xiaotian, it seems that you don't know much about European football." Hearing what Bai Xiaotian said, Ton frowned.

"No, Mr. Ton, it's just that you don't understand Chinese people." Bai Xiaotian responded politely, still maintaining a smiling face.

(End of this chapter)