The Midfield Master

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Xia Ze wanted to go on vacation with his mother and grandfather, but Xia Jinhua's physical condition was getting worse and worse, and he couldn't stand the long-distance travel, so Li Chunhua stayed to take care of him.

In desperation, Xia Ze had no choice but to take Xia Tao, Wang Xiaolin, and Zhang Wei to leave Guangzhou, a place of dispute. Li Chunhua is just an ordinary woman, I believe those fans will not mess around no matter how impulsive they are.

Among the sunny beaches abroad, Xia Ze spent his first summer vacation as a professional player, and also spent his 19th birthday there.

During his vacation, Brazil in the southern hemisphere was in full swing to hold the World Cup football match.

Messi recovered from his injury in time before the opening of the World Cup, but according to insiders, he had to play closed to play.

Although he scored goals in three group matches, after entering the knockout round, injuries still affected his performance. Although he led Argentina to the final, he still failed in the end.

The defending champion Spain suffered a disastrous defeat in the group stage, and the hosts were defeated by Germany in the semi-finals. All of these missed Messi and the Hercules Cup and became one of the important highlights of this World Cup.

In the end, the German team won the championship.

The World Cup ended amidst the turmoil, and the players participating in the World Cup also started their vacations.

The time has entered July, because Xia Ze and Zhang Wei are going to report back to Maritimo, Portugal, because they will participate in the Europa League qualifying match.

Funchal, Portugal, Maritimo training base, club president Felipe's office, a wise old man with gray hair, is talking to a middle-aged man.

The man was dressed in a neat suit, had thinning hair combed back, and always had a smile on his round face.

"Ed, nice to see you, what's the meaning of your visit?" Felipe said casually.

"Mr. Felipe, I am here to offer an offer to your team's players on behalf of Manchester United." This man named Ed is Manchester United's current Ed Woodward.

"Oh? I don't know which player in my team you want to quote to?" Felipe asked knowingly.

"Mr. Felipe, we have already asked you for the price during the season, and it is the same this time. We hope to get Xia Ze."

"Oh, Xia Ze is a very important player in our team. If you don't have a considerable offer, we are absolutely unwilling to let him go." Felipe looked at the other side wisely.

"Yes, we also know that he is a good player, so we are willing to bid 3 million euros." Woodward said with a smile.

"Hmph! Just kidding! Xia Ze was the best young player in the Portuguese Super League last season, 3 million euros?" Felipe said disdainfully when he heard that Woodward gave such a low offer.

"That 4 million euros is already a very high price for this Chinese player." Woodward was taken aback by Felipe's sudden anger and raised the price slightly.

"If we don't meet Xia Ze's offer for breaking the contract, we will definitely not let him go!" Felipe is quite tough.

Woodward saw that he had spoken to death, and knew that there was no way to discuss the price for a while, so he said goodbye to him first.

"Hello, Luis? Maritimo wants us to pay 8 million euros as a break-contract price before he is willing to let Xia Ze transfer." Woodward immediately called the newly appointed Van Gaal after leaving Felipe's office.

"Like this?" Van Gaal was a little surprised on the phone. He pondered for a while before continuing: "In this case, let's give up. This child is not worth the price, and we also have Adnan and Adnan in our team." Nick, Ai Huang can also help us promote in the Chinese market."

Louis van Gaal still gave up Xia Ze, only 4 million euros away.

"Then I'll come back now."

"No, you go to Lisbon, Leo left the team,

We need to replenish the defense. "

"Oh, yes, that's good, you wait for my news."

...

Arsene Wenger talks to Arsenal's Ivan Gazidis in their office in London, England.

"Arsena, we offer 3 million euros, which Maritimo thinks is too little." Ivan Gazidis said to the old man in front of him.

"That is an outstanding young man, indeed more than the price." Wenger frowned and thought.

"Then why don't you try adding 1 pound?" Gazidis asked seriously.

"No, we have too many midfielders in our team, let's talk about it later."

It's also North London, but this is the training base of Arsenal's rival Tottenham. The new coach Pochettino is talking to team chairman Levy.

Levy is in charge of the transfer of Tottenham. Last season, he brought Ajax's Eriksson to White Hart Lane at a very cheap price. But what made him famous was selling Bell to Real Madrid for 100 million.

"Daniel, how is the negotiation with Maritimo?" Pochettino asked with concern. The Tottenham coaching team has been working hard to bring Xia Ze to the White Hart Lane since January this year.

"Felipe still refused to let go and insisted that we pay the full amount of the breach of contract damages. I will try to negotiate with him again." Levi said with a headache on the other end of the phone.

"Well, thank you for your hard work."

In West London, Chelsea owner Abramovich was sitting in his office when a middle-aged man walked in. It was Gourley from Chelsea.

"Boss, do you have anything to do with me?"

"I heard that Xia Ze is back. Go to Portugal and bring him back. Jose has already agreed." Abramovich said casually: "If the old man Felipe wants 8 million euros for breaking the contract, give it to him, no matter what, I have to get Xia Ze."

"Understood, I'll go now." Gurley said briskly, then turned and left.

...

Madeira, Portugal, Funchal Maritimo's training base, after Felipe hung up the fourth call today, a handsome middle-aged man in his 40s appeared in his office, it was Maritimo's Coach Martins.

"Mr. Felipe, we are going to play the UEFA Europa League qualifiers in 10 days, we can't let Xia Ze leave." Martins said with some anxiety: "Ricciardo is still on vacation because he participated in the World Cup. Xia Ze is needed to lead everyone forward."

The World Cup ends on July 14, and on the 15th Maritimo's players have returned to the club for pre-season training. Ten days later, they will have a qualifying match for the Europa League. Able to qualify for the race.

Quaresma was re-selected for the Portuguese national team and participated in the World Cup, so the club deliberately gave him two more weeks to rest.

"I know the next game is crucial, but we can't keep him, because Da Costa has already offered me 8 million euros to buy out Xia Ze's contract." Felipe said calmly, unable to see His heart was full of joy, doubts and worries.

"Porto? Their ambitions are really big." Martins was a little surprised.

"Let's see what Xia Ze thinks first, maybe we can delay it and let him help the team advance to the main match before transferring." Felipe suggested.

"Now it seems that this is the only way to go. Is there really no way to keep Xia Ze?" Martins still didn't want to give up.

"He is a dragon, and it is impossible for him to stay in our small pool forever. He can help us win a championship, and his contribution is enough."

Felipe's originally calm face also showed a trace of melancholy: "In addition to Porto, you also know that Chelsea already wanted to buy out his contract in January this year. Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham have all asked me about the price today. We I can't keep him anymore."

"But this year he also rejected Chelsea's invitation." Martins still has a glimmer of hope that Xia Ze wants to stay in the team.

"He rejected Chelsea's invitation, probably because he wanted to go to another team." Felipe said with some uncertainty.

"But clubs like Chelsea don't want to go. What team is more attractive than them? Manchester United? Real Madrid? Or Barcelona?"

"I don't know about this. Unless someone bids enough to buy out Xia Ze's contract, I don't want to let such a player go." Felipe said shaking his head.

For a moment, the office fell into silence.

Jingle Bell……

The phone on Felipe's desk rang again, and the old man shook his head helplessly, picking up the receiver for the fifth time today.

"Hello, Mr. Felipe? I'm Jorge Jesus." A middle-aged man's voice came from the other end of the phone. It was the head coach of Sporting Lisbon, Jesus.

"Hello, Ruo Nuo, what's the matter?" Felipe had roughly guessed the intention of the other party's visit, and he wanted Xia Ze to join him. But he still pretended not to ask.

"It's like this. I want a player from your team. I wonder if you can sell it to me. He is..." Flores said his reason for coming over the phone.

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