The Era of Emerald

In the early morning, the residents of Catalonia woke up from the infiltration of the Mediterranean evening wind. They walked out of the house in groups of three and four, and went to the snack bars on both sides of the street, ordered a pastry with a unique local flavor, and then came Hot white bean soup on a big night.After being full of soup and food, I returned to the singing, laughing and flowing crowd.

There is no need to pursue hard work because of work. Catalans seem to know how to adjust the pressure of life. Facing the rising sun, the morning laughter is full of excitement. The slowly moving crowd has long been accustomed to this kind of life—— Just like those tourists who come here with a pilgrimage mentality, the people who feel the same are taking the same steps, doing a thing that may be repeated every day but never tired of it-walking, walking in the morning light, facing the morning sun. Visit Barcelona's training base.

At this time, the Barcelona training base, which opened its doors, welcomed the crowd who came here for a "walk" in the early morning as before.

Like the majestic Camp Nou, this training base created by the Dutchman Cruyff has been fully integrated into the life of the Catalans.Zhuang Mingge, who visited here for the first time, had to admit that this is indeed a place with "magic power" when he saw the scenery where people and nature are integrated in front of him. It constantly attracts people coming and going in silence.

"Sister Karin, it seems that what you said is right. This Cruyff coach has a god-like prestige among Barcelona fans and even Barcelona fans in the entire Catalonia region. The game is pleasing to the eye. The game can certainly attract their attention, but I think what the Dutch have brought to them in Barcelona these years is not only the gorgeous football in front of them, but also more like the La Masia youth training base, It’s something that can shake their hearts and affect their lives.”

In fact, there is no need for Karin's "recommendation". Zhuang Mingge, a "time traveler", also knows the "prestige" of the Barcelona youth training base, but his desire to visit it early in the morning is not so strong.

"Yes, for Barcelona, ​​without Cruyff, there would be no youth training base today. I know you are very interested in this aspect, Tony. Since you were interested in your own country's Parma, and The youth training model of Ajax in the Netherlands has done a relatively in-depth understanding, and I will not miss the 'Barcelona model' here."

Just like when he "loved" "training calves" when he played the football manager game back then, Zhuang Minge had a high opinion of Cruyff's youth training model in Spain.

"Hehe, those who know me, Sister Karin."

The dialogue mixed with multiple languages ​​has long formed a unique communication bridge between the two people who have a good understanding, although occasionally there are a few surprised eyes among the people walking in the base that do not destroy the harmony.

Far from the screams and cheers of Camp Nou, the scenery here made Zhuang Mingge feel Barcelona in another state. Of course, in such harmony and silence, it would be better if those young players could get up for training earlier.

"Um... Sister Karin, I found that we seem to have come a bit early. The training ground here is empty. In such a huge Barcelona, ​​there is not even a single person who came out to receive them. Anyway, people like us Guests who come from afar are not as familiar with the plants and trees here as the local residents of Barcelona are.”

After the excitement of first arrival, Zhuang Mingge remembered the importance of "efficiency". If it was a stroll, for him, such a large-scale training base would take a long time to walk around.

"No, Tony, you said it yourself before, and you want to observe here with the mentality of a fan. Why, you don't get used to it so quickly? Sure enough, you still like the feeling of being a boss, yes ,yes?"

"Ahaha... this, what's so strange about this, who told me that I'm not a Barcelona fan. Why don't you contact Manager Antonioni now, Sister Karin, he seems to be with Barcelona club officials."

Zhuang Mingge was about to enjoy the peaceful environment around him with Karin, and by the way, to deepen the "relationship" between the two, a figure like "Say Cao Cao Cao Cao will be there" appeared in front of him——Walking with wind Antonioni, after completing the horizontal "crossing" of half the court, stood straight in front of Zhuang Mingge, and left a simple but exaggerated sentence:

"Antonio, Mr. Cruyff strongly requests to see you!"

What?Cruyff "actively" asked me to meet?Or the "strong" kind?If another person told him such words, Zhuang Mingge would definitely weigh how much "moisture" there was in such words. However, since such "exaggerated" words came from Antonioni who never "exaggerated", then only It needs to be considered, whether Cruyff, who has always been strong, has a "crazy disease" will do.

In an office at the La Masia youth training base, I met Cruyff's Zhuang Mingge, and soon knew that the Dutch star had already had the idea of ​​​​expelling him before he completely "retired from illness". The person he wants to drive away is the current Barcelona chairman Nunez, who has had a close personal relationship with him for many years.

Seeing the upright Dutchman blowing up the "disharmony" inside the Barcelona club in front of a large number of "outsiders", apart from admiring the courage of the Dutchman who "does not fear the sky and the earth", Zhuang Mingge is also in his heart I couldn't help shouting a few words: It's not that we can't keep up with the times, it's that the world is changing so fast!

A "god" existence in the Barcelona club, a "beautiful man" who can't wait to wear the same pair of pants with the Barcelona chairman Nunez under the gossip media YY, and a few days ago he was talking and laughing with the chairman to attend the championship The Dutch old man at the pre-match press conference of the cup final, why did the relationship between these two people "collapse" if they said "collapse"?Could this be fooling me in front of so many people?

Look at the Dutchman who calmed down after expressing some "sentiment", and the secretary beside him patiently explaining the specific situation to everyone, then look at Karin and Antonioni who are also unsmiling, and Zhuang Mingge who has been watching coldly for a long time , I finally gradually believed in Cruyff, the "Godfather of Barcelona", and also encountered the unlucky thing of "falling down from mid-air", and believed in his "close" relationship with the Barcelona chairman, and the embarrassment of a serious crisis has already appeared fact.

Although Zhuang Mingge's mind was a little short-circuited for a moment, he, who knew the heights of the sky and the earth, never dared to underestimate people like Cruyff: He is straightforward, but honesty does not mean an idiot. What is Cruyff's mission?That is the "brilliant man" who is known as the two major football emperors in Europe together with Beckenbauer - the "emperor" level figure, not only relying on football skills, but more importantly, wisdom. For this, Zhuang Minge has always been deeply convinced.

Why did such an "imperial master" come to me when he was about to be "unlucky", can you give me a reason?

Seeing that the "old courtiers" of Florence like Antonioni cast doubts and pleas for help, Zhuang Mingge couldn't help but want to find another person like Galliani of AC Milan—on this occasion If there is such a well-rounded character, perhaps it will be much easier to deal with.

After listening to the explanation of the secretary next to Cruyff, Zhuang Mingge got the most useful relevant information: the Dutchman and his chairman friend, because of serious differences in the future construction direction of the club, made The two who were originally "intimate" had to stage a play called "Parting Ways".

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After hearing this explanation, I feel like Zhuang Mingge is one of the first two big ones. Not only did I seriously despise what the assistant said. I have a lot of doubts about my true intention of "confessing" these things: What exactly is Cruyff hoping to gain from himself with such a reckless "confession"?

Prepare a back road in advance?If the "battle" between him and Barcelona chairman Nunez fails, can he have a place to settle again?Such a logically most possible intention was ruled out by Zhuang Mingge first, what a joke, with the current prestige of the Dutch, where is it not a scene of welcome in front of a "junior", is it necessary to be so humble in front of a "junior"?

In front of Zhuang Mingge, there are some "low-key" Dutchmen. Since it is impossible to pave other "back roads", in Zhuang Mingge's limited thinking, there is only one reasonable "possibility": that is, he will do something for a certain reason. For a purpose, or a certain belief, he intends to stay firmly in Barcelona, ​​even if he endures the humiliation and embarrasses a little, he will not hesitate.

When Zhuang Mingge recovered from the free play in his mind, Cruyff, who seemed to have calmed down, finally thought of what he wanted to say:

"Hehe, Chairman Corleone, I made you laugh, just like what my assistant said earlier. Actually, I only have one simple request to meet you this time."

"Oh? That's it, Mr. Cruyff, if you have anything to say, it's okay to say it." Simple request, Zhuang Mingge also had a kind of "simple" curiosity.

"Well, yesterday I heard from your secretary that you established a large-scale football agent company in Italy, and you invited my son to become a signed player of this company, is that so? Do you want to know what I think? ... I think the same as you. I personally think that if there is such a standardized agent organization, it will promote the reasonable flow of players to a certain extent. However, if you want to gain greater influence, your vision It should be placed throughout Europe."

"Yes, this is my 'request'. The current Barcelona second team, and there are still many young players with potential in the La Masia youth training base. They sold them privately to places that are not conducive to their future development, so I am willing to let my most powerful personal assistant bring these players to join the agency company you established. I hope that they can all have a bright future .”

Well, the old man Cruyff has said everything to this point, what else can we say?

For a moment, Zhuang Minge thought of not only the "selflessness" of the Dutch for the sake of young players, but also the business scope of the "broker company" that had nothing to do with the Dutch, and a breakthrough has been made.

In this way, the gm brokerage company that was only established on New Year's Day this year has only been in business for less than half a year. With Cruyff's active participation, it has truly adopted the awesome concept of "multinational corporations".

With the bright future of "Qian Tuo", Zhuang Mingge couldn't help but start to yell. Who are the coveted young talents in the Barcelona youth training base under the management of the old man Cruyff?

Puyol?Harvey?Iniesta? !Motta? !Valdes? !Luis Garcia? ! !Fabregas? ! !Messi? ! ! !

"Hey, Chairman Corleone, don't you agree with my request?" Seeing Zhuang Mingge sitting there without responding for a long time, Cruyff, who was originally very confident, had no choice but to ask.

"Ah, request? This is your request! Dear coach Cruyff, you are too polite, your trust in me and Fiorentina, and your love for young players, let us younger generations all be in awe Respect, how could I not agree to your 'simple' request?"

Before his flattery completely made the "old senior" vomit and fall to the ground, Zhuang Mingge turned around and started to get close to Cruyff's secretary. After all, according to the Dutchman, his secretary would be directly responsible for participating. To manage the joining of these young players to the agency:

"Ha, hello, if I heard correctly, what coach Cruyff said just now as his 'most trusted private secretary' refers to your Excellency, how do you call him?"

"Hehe, Chairman Corleone, you are too polite. Just call me Joan. The name card is printed as Joan Laporta." The secretary smiled a little.

"What! You are Laporta?! Joan Laporta Estrucci?!"

ps: The update is here~ The recommendation ticket is about to reach 1400, and I feel like I need to add more...