Champion’s Heart

During the training the next day, even Barrios came to Zhou Yi: Wizard, wizard. Are you free tonight?

No time. Lucas. But if you want to introduce me to your agent, then no need. Zhou Yi smiled and rejected Barrios.

Ah? Why? Barrios hadn't reacted yet.

Because I already have an agent. Zhou Yi said.

So fast? Barrios was surprised, Didn't you meet them yesterday...

Yes, Lucas. I'm such a straightforward person! Sorry, you are late... Oh no, your manager is late.

Barrios had no choice but to congratulate Zhou Yi.

Afterwards, people continued to come to Zhou Yi, and they obviously all came to lobby for their managers. But Zhou Yi rejected them all with the same reason.

Everyone was surprised at first, and then congratulated.

In any case, Zhou Yi has found an agent, so he can concentrate on playing football, and the agent will take care of things other than football.

After training in the afternoon, Zhou Yi once again signed autographs for a large number of fans outside the training base, and finally he saw Schulze waiting on the side of the road.

It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Schulze. Zhou Yi took the initiative to extend his hand to the other party.

Schulze shook his head: You'd better call me Tino, that's what my friends call me. Mr. or something sounds too formal.

Zhou Yi agreed: That's right. When I was a child, my mother always called me by my nickname, but if she called me by my first name, I knew I was going to be beaten...

Haha! Schulze laughed.

So, shall we find a place to eat? Zhou Yi offered to propose.

Okay. I also brought the contract. Look, if there are no problems, you can sign the contract.

good.

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In the restaurant, after eating, Zhou Yi put Schulze's contract on the table and looked at it.

In fact, he didn't quite understand it, so he just took a rough look. He mainly wanted to see what percentage of commission Schulze charged from him, and found that the ratio was the same as what he knew, so he didn't need to look at it later. up. He put together the contract text: No problem.

You finished reading it so soon? Schulze was a little surprised. He spent the whole day making this contract text today.

Actually, I haven't finished it, but I believe you, Tino. There's nothing to watch. Zhou Yi said.

But in this case...

Tino, if I can read the contract myself, why do I need an agent? So I will leave it to you to read the contract in the future.

Uh... Schulze found that Zhou Yi's words were so reasonable that he was speechless...

So sign it. Zhou Yi took out Montblanc's pen from his pocket, which was the meritorious pen that signed the youth team contract and professional contract for him.

You still have a pen with you? Schulze was surprised.

I just know that the contract must be signed today. Zhou Yi said, unscrewed the pen cap, and signed his name on the contract, just like signing a bill in a restaurant.

After Zhou Yi signed,

Schulze also took out a pen and signed his name on the contract.

In this way, Tino Schulze officially became Zhou Yi's legal agent.

The first thing Schulze proposed as Zhou Yi's agent was to hope that Zhou Yi would authorize him to negotiate a new contract with the club.

Your previous professional contract was signed for eight years. You have too much heart, Zhou Yi. A talented player like you is already eighteen years old. Signing an eight-year contract is not good for you. Although we are not saying Make sure you move away from Borussia Dortmund. But a contract of four to six years is reasonable, eight years is too long.

I know, Tino. But at the time, I thought that I would definitely be able to play out, and I could change my contract if I played out. Could the club not give me a change?

Generally speaking, it will not be changed, but you have to consider all possibilities before signing? What if the relationship between you and the club deteriorates during this period of time? What is the negotiation before signing the contract? One On the one hand, it is to strive for the greatest benefit for itself, and on the other hand, it is to avoid leaving such hidden safety hazards in the contract.”

Zhou Yi, who Schulze said, nodded again and again: Well, Tino, you are a professional in this matter, you can just do it. As for me, I will concentrate on playing well, so that you can have more confidence when talking with the club.

That's it, we will be the best partners! Schulze clapped his hands.

Then come on, let's drink to the best partner! Zhou Yi raised the glass of juice.

And Schulze raised his glass: Cheers!

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Volker Struth got feedback from Gotze that Zhou Yi had found an agent that night.

Has he already decided who it is? Struth was surprised. When he heard Zhou Yi say that he would think about it, he thought he would have to think about it for a week, but he didn't expect that it was only one day... Zhou Yi actually made a decision ! Did he say who it was?

That's not what it said.

Well... well, thank you, Mario.

It's all right, Volker. I'm sorry I wasn't able to help.

In the final analysis, it still depends on his personal wishes. Struth said, Although it is a pity to miss him, there is no way. So be it.

Just like that, Struth gave up the idea of ​​becoming Zhou Yi's agent.

But at this time, he never imagined that he would see Zhou Yi's name again in the company's email soon...

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When Zhou Yi was still dealing with the choice among agents, for Klopp, he had to face a very serious problem.

Shaheen's injury has been identified after returning to Dortmund. He suffered a longitudinal fracture of the phalanx of his right foot, which was shoveled by Hoffenheim player Maxuel. But the good news is that the phalanx is not displaced, so there is no need to rest for a long time. But in this way, he will have to truce for at least three weeks.

The last games of the first half of the Bundesliga are basically during this time.

What Dortmund can finally achieve in the half of the league depends on the performance of these three weeks.

Who will replace Shaheen during his absence due to injury?

Now Klopp has a ready candidate, and that is Zhou Yi, who performed well in the last game.

But he was a little worried.

After all, coming off the bench and starting are two completely different feelings, and they also have different requirements for players.

And it's hard to say how long Zhou Yi's physical fitness can last after starting the game.

There is another problem, he can still play a surprise role when he comes off the bench. However, after his outstanding performance in the last game, the opponents will definitely strengthen their defenses against him. If he starts, when both sides are in excellent physical fitness, his advantage may not be obvious...

So let him start?

Klopp told his assistant coach Buvac about his doubts.

Buvac was surprised after hearing this: I thought you trusted that kid unconditionally, Jurgen. So you would think so much?

Isn't that normal?

But I think you're overthinking it, Jurgen, said Bovacs. First of all, Zhou Yi only came off the bench for more than 20 minutes, which is not enough time for the opponents to pay him too much attention. People will think that this kid's performance is due to luck, after all, he came off the bench. Secondly, are you Are you going to let Zhou Yi sit on the bench, and let him play if we can't start the game?

Klopp nodded.

Then why do we have to let our team fall into a disadvantageous situation? Why didn't we let Zhou Yi play from the beginning and create a situation that is beneficial to us?

Klopp looked at Buvac and suddenly thought of one thing: Geliko, since when did you become a supporter of Zhou Yi?

Buvac smiled: His performance in the last game convinced me. Everyone said that Shaheen is a genius, but Shaheen did not perform so amazingly in his first appearance in the league. Everyone said that Ce is a genius we have cultivated every 30 years, but Gotze's first appearance in the league, do you remember what it was like?

Klopp nodded: In short, you are a fan of Zhou Yi now, right?

Buvac smiled a little embarrassedly: Yes, I am a fan of Zhouyi!

Klopp made a shh gesture: Then don't tell him, lest the kid be proud.

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Before the fifteenth round of the league match against Nuremberg, Klopp announced the 18-man squad.

Zhou Yi was selected without any suspense.

Even, being selected into the big list is no longer what Zhou Yi should consider. What he should consider now is this game, whether he will play as a starter or as a substitute...

Even when he called home to inform his father of the matter, his father Zhou Jianliang asked, Starting?

I don't know, Dad, Klopp's habit is to announce the starting lineup before the game starts. Zhou Yi said.

But Shaheen was injured...

Hey, Dad. There is no direct connection between Shaheen's injury and whether I start or not.

Okay, but you will definitely play in this game! Zhou Jianliang finally said. Anyway, I've been in front of the TV since the beginning of the game. I can see you whenever you play!

Then I will try to make you wait a little longer, Dad.

Well, how filial!

(to be continued)