All Football Talents Are Mine Chapter 364

364. The 1 Million Era

There were quite a lot of talents gained through this competition.

In particular, after the finals, starting with Philipp Lahm’s talent ‘Magic Dwarf’s Tactical Understanding (SU)’, Xavi Hernández’s ‘Passing to the Top (SSS-)’ and Franz Beckenbauer’s ‘Creativity of the Founder (L)’.

All were available until the new season began.

And after the awards ceremony was over.

“Congratulations to Hoyoung Woo on his win!”

“thank you.”

Hoyoung, who won both the top scorer and MVP awards, held a press conference alone.

I have done numerous interviews throughout my soccer career, but this was the first time I felt as nervous as I did this.

A different feeling.

It was natural as it was the first win achieved by a Spanish national team rather than a Korean team.

“You also won the Best Player Award, breaking Michel Platini’s previous record. Was there anything that was particularly difficult in this competition?”

“The difficulties remain the same. Because there is no royal road in soccer. That’s why I think I can grow every day.”

“What are the specifics?”

“I learned teamwork and warm camaraderie. If no one had tried their best, victory would not have been guaranteed. “The experience I gained from this competition will definitely be a great asset to me in the future.”

An interview with Hoyoung, who credits this win to his teammates.

The reporters looked a little disappointed by the obvious and boring words.

To this, the reporter added a question.

“Then, if you could pick one memorable moment, what would it be?”

“It’s every moment.”

“Oh, you mean you did that well?”

“Through this competition, I gained confidence that no one else can. I think he performed things that no one else has been able to do. And I hope all those moments will be remembered for a long time.”

It was a confident answer that implicitly revealed that he was the best in the world.

Then another reporter asked.

“This must be a historic day. An Asian lifting the Euro Cup wearing the Spanish national team uniform was something that would have been unimaginable just a year ago.”

“Yes, everything that happened to me really feels like a dream. “Starting from naturalization to the new opportunities that were recently given to me.”

“That is a reasonable statement. Following the La Liga EPL Europa League European Champions League World Cup, an unprecedented record was set. Of course, Lionel Messi has already broken some of La Liga’s records. “Then, do you have any plans to return to La Liga and break that record?”

A question about Woo Ho-young’s future plans.

The public’s attention was focused on Hoyoung as several clubs were currently sending love calls to him.

This is because Hoyoung, who achieved everything at Man City, was likely to leave the league for a new challenge.

However, Hoyoung never opened his mouth.

Instead, he ended the interview with these words.

“Please congratulate our national team and our people for their hard work.”

What is certain is that this competition was one of the best experiences of my life.

All Hoyoung wanted right now was congratulations.

Because that was the driving force that allowed me to keep going and enjoy soccer.

As Euro 2012 closed, various articles about Woo Ho-young made the world excited.

[Woo Ho-young, a champion from outside the world, won all of the ‘four major European competitions’, including the UEFA European Football Championship, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and UEFA Europa League… Next destination?] [

Italian Football Federation President Giancarlo Abete Serie A Actively supporting the recruitment of Woo Ho-young for the revival of the league… It appears that full benefits will be offered to Woo Ho-young independently of the club… There is also a strong possibility of support from sponsors such as Puma Compass Bank and Tim Telecom]

[AC Milan’s Coach Massimiliano Allegri “We will do everything possible to recruit Woo Ho-young.”]

[〈Guardian〉 Bayern Munich, in cooperation with Middle Eastern capital, is preparing 200 million euros worth of money to recruit Woo Ho-young]

[〈Don Ballon〉 Lionel Messi plans to donate 100 million euros to President Rossell to recruit Ho-Young Woo.]

[ According to Real Madrid players, Ho-Young Woo is currently genuinely conflicted about returning to Real Madrid. However, the key is whether Real Madrid’s board can change Woo Ho-young’s mind.]

Among the clubs currently targeting Ho-young, there are three major candidates.

The first was Bayern Munich, the absolute powerhouse of the German Bundesliga. Having obtained a large amount of capital through partnerships with the Middle East, they openly and actively courted the media.

The second is AC Milan of the Serie A league.

Emerging from the shadow of Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi, they were acquired by Middle Eastern capital and gained enormous capital power, showing a strong will to recruit Hoyoung.

And the last one is Real Madrid, where Calderon recently stepped down from his position as president.

Although they were the strongest candidates, one major obstacle remained for them.

capital.

Even though Woo Ho-young’s price was mentioned as high as 200 million euros (KRW 280 billion), it was difficult for Real Madrid, whose financial condition was not very good, to even send a love call.

Unless Manchester City goes crazy, they won’t sell Woo Ho-young for a small amount.

In this situation, Manchester City’s front office entered into a meeting.

Those in attendance were Manchester City’s leadership, including Chairman Khaldoon Almubarak.

“Bayern Munich, which has offered 200 million euros so far, is expected to bet at least 100 million euros more.”

“It is truly an unbelievable amount. “I never thought the price of a soccer player would rise this much.”

Almubarak, the club’s general manager, could not hide his disbelieving expression.

300 million euros.

It was an amount that made even those who opposed Hoyoung’s transfer shake.

‘Well, Woo Ho-young is a unique being. If you have money, you will want to take me no matter how much it costs.’

As the president of a club, I also understood Bayern Munich’s position.

The value of 300 million euros was by no means excessive.

Moreover, as capital from the Middle East began to flow, transfer fee inflation was accelerating.

As expected, AC Milan also revealed that they would not back down and quietly indicated their readiness to bet more than 300 million won.

“Already, Vice President Galliani is working on Woo Ho-young. Of course, Hoyoung is making it clear that he is not interested at all.”

“but. “There is no reason to go to Italy.”

“But again, I don’t know. “It will depend on what card the Italian Football Federation prepares.”

“Hmm….”

Bayern Munich and AC Milan with enormous capital.

But Almubarak was more worried about Real Madrid than either of them.

“What is the situation in Madrid?”

“Jorge Valdano, who returned as interim president after President Calderon’s division resigned as a group, called in former technical director Miguel Angel and youth director Mitchell. This is a prelude to establishing the Perez Division. If Perez runs in this election, it will be a different story. Hoyoung Woo and Perez have such a special relationship. And Perez will probably make the recruitment of Woo Ho-young an election promise.”

“When exactly is the election?”

“It’s in four weeks. However, it is still unclear whether Perez will appear. If Young renews his contract with us, he won’t come out. “The card that can overturn corruption is disappearing.”

“That makes sense. “In the end, there aren’t many ways we can catch him.”

Above all, the most important thing was Hoyoung’s heart.

This is because there were instructions from Mansour to send it for as much money as possible if he wanted to.

Of course, Chairman Al Mubarak had no intention of sending Hoyoung away.

No matter how high the weekly wage is, if you keep them, you will be able to win the championship every year.

It was not easy to let go of the goose that laid golden eggs.

“In the end, we will have no choice but to wait for Young’s decision. What do you think will happen? “We should prepare too.”

“Hmm…”

The Secretary General tilted his head in response to the difficult question.

“Maybe I’ll go back to Madrid? In fact, there is not a lot of loyalty to City.”

“I agree.”

Most thoughts were in agreement.

Because Hoyoung spent an overwhelming amount of time at Real Madrid.

It was a very unfortunate thing, but if it came to that, I had no choice but to accept it.

But a few days later, a twist occurred.

That’s exactly what happened during the meeting between Mansour and Hoyoung.

The reception room at Etihad Stadium.

Mansour, who was visiting England for business, stopped by Manchester to meet Hoyoung in the middle of his schedule.

The purpose was to hear his opinion directly.

“Are you still thinking about it?”

“No, I’ve already decided. “I will stay in Manchester.”

“!”

An unexpected decision.

Mansour looked slightly embarrassed, but tried to remain calm and look into Hoyoung’s eyes.

Looking at his clearly shining eyes, his words were clearly true.

“First of all, thank you.”

The anxiety that I had been worrying about Hoyoung leaving calmed down in an instant.

But there was something I didn’t understand.

“I know you were in conflict just a few days ago. Could you please tell me why you made this decision?”

“It’s simple. Because I love Manchester City. “That’s the only reason.”

It was the result of much thought over the past few days.

I thought about taking on a new challenge on a stage other than Real Madrid, but I didn’t think it was time for that yet.

‘I’m only twenty now.’

Just 19 years old.

There were still many opportunities left.

And there was no need to move the stage to find new talent.

If you have a talent you want to acquire, you can acquire it through player recruitment.

In that respect, Manchester City was the best place for Hoyoung.

“Manchester City is a club that means a lot to me. “It was all thanks to City that I was able to pioneer a new path when Real Madrid used me.”

“The tip of my nose is watering.”

“And I still have ambitions. “I want to make that dream come true at City.”

“I will help you with that dream.”

Needless to say, nagging.

Mansour promised to provide full support as he has done so far.

“Thanks to you, there will be more things to do in Manchester.”

“Then I just have to show my best performance.”

“haha. “Just hearing that makes me laugh.”

Mansour and Woo Ho-young smiled brightly without anyone else going first.

The two held hands once again.

[‘Woo Ho-young’ contract extension with Manchester City until 2015]

└In the end, he stays. This year’s EPL is going to be an obvious drama.

└I didn’t see it that way, but I guess he’s a little more loyal than I thought. I thought we’d go to a different club this time.

└Kure and Tito Villanova breathe a sigh of relief.

└Lionel Messi likes this post.

A few days later, the news of Hoyoung’s contract renewal became known to the public, creating a hot topic every day.

But what was even more surprising than that were the terms of the contract that were later revealed.

[‘Woo Ho-young’s salary of 1 million pounds per week, including a one-year extension option]

1 million pounds.

In Korean currency, it was over 1.6 billion won, or about 83 billion won in terms of annual salary.

If you add bonuses and image rights income, the amount rises to 150 billion won.

As a result, Hoyoung immediately gained the honor of being the sports athlete with the highest salary.

Not long after that, an opportunity came to enjoy the glory of becoming the world’s best athlete.

It was the opening of the 2012 London Olympics, which may be an unprecedented Olympics.