Football: Starting from being abandoned by Barcelona

That day, Li Lei and Vardy came to the door of a Chinese restaurant. Li Lei said,"Brother, today I will treat you to my hometown food!"

Vardy smiled and said,"Ha, brother, you are so nice! In fact, British food is also good.""

"Come on, fish and chips, you think they're good?" Li Lei said with a look of disgust.

As they talked, they walked into the restaurant, which was filled with the aroma of pancakes and chicken.

Li Lei hurriedly recommended to Vardy:"The sweet and sour pork here is a must-order dish, and the roast duck and mapo tofu are also very authentic. I'll ask the boss to take care of them." Upon hearing this, Vardy quickly stopped him and said,"Okay, brother, I can't let you spend money, just order a few dishes."

""I'm treating you today, so you don't have to worry about anything. Just order as much as you want!" Li Lei said cheerfully.

The two of them sat down, chatting and laughing, and ordered more than a dozen signature dishes.

" Brother, you know I will leave the team next season. Thank you for your care and help over the past year." Li Lei said while holding a red wine glass

" Have you really made up your mind to leave? Think about it again?" Vardy advised

" Don't think about it, just leave it like this" Li Lei said with a firm tone.

In fact, Li Lei knew that Leicester City's road to the Premier League in the new season was bound to be full of difficulties, and it would be good enough to barely stay in the league.

But he could not tell these words to his brother Vardy anyway. As a time traveler, he knew some things about the future, but no one would believe these words.

"Actually, I can understand why you want to leave" Vardy sighed, " The Premier League is indeed a better place for your talent. Going to a new team is a good opportunity for you. I support your decision."

" After all, the team environment will face huge changes. You must take good care of yourself in the new environment." Vardy patted Li Lei on the shoulder and said.

Li Lei nodded gratefully, swallowing some words that came to his lips and could only ask calmly:" What other plans do you have? The world outside is huge and there are many opportunities."

"What can I plan??" Vardy shook his head," You also know my previous experience. I never dreamed that I could play in the Premier League."

"I am already very grateful for the opportunity today."

"Besides, you young people are all leaving, and I will become an old veteran." Vardy is very open

" The team is facing a reorganization, and those who stay will have a hard time, but if the team still needs me, I will do my best to help the newcomers"

" I won’t complain too much. It’s my honor to be able to play for the team wholeheartedly. Just like you choose another way to pursue your dream, I respect your decision."

Li Lei was very moved by Vardy's words and said:"Brother, I wish you good luck. I will remember all the help you gave me."

" Can you tell me which team you will join next??" Vardy asked curiously

" Not sure yet, my agent is in contact, there are several strong teams competing. Most likely it will be Chelsea" Li Lei said truthfully

" Wow! Go to a big team, brother, I wish you good luck!" Vardy happily congratulated.

The two ate and chatted in a very happy atmosphere. That night, Li Lei received a call from his agent Mendes.

" Li Lei, I have good news for you. Chelsea has officially decided to buy you. We can start discussing the contract details tomorrow." Mendes directly stated the result

"Really? Thank you so much!" At this moment, Li Lei was very excited

" No need to thank me, this is your own strength, get ready to start a new chapter in your career, see you at Chelsea!" Mendes said earnestly.

The next day, under the leadership of Mendes, Li Lei met Mourinho, and the two met in a London coffee shop.

Seeing the middle-aged man with graying hair in front of him, Li Lei was a little confused.

"Wow, this is really Mourinho himself! The real person!" I was amazed in my heart.

But I still said politely:" Hello Mr. Mourinho, I am your fan"

"Haha, I'm following you too" Mourinho said with a smile," I was deeply impressed by your performance in the championship"

"I believe you have the ability to perform on a higher stage."

"It is my honor to receive your recognition" Li Lei said modestly

"Joining Chelsea is a huge opportunity for you. I am optimistic about you and will do my best to help you integrate into the team."Mourinho encouraged.

After both parties sat down, Mourinho spoke first:" We are prepared to offer a transfer fee of 10 million pounds, which should trigger Li Lei's penalty clause in Leicester City."

"In addition, the weekly salary is proposed to be 30,000 pounds, and there will be assist and goal bonuses. What do you think of such conditions??"

Li Lei and Mendes looked at each other, and Mendes took over and said:" Oops Mario, this offer is too low"

"Just helped the team win the assist king, and wanted to take him away with a weekly salary of 30,000 pounds. This completely underestimated his value, and Lee's weekly salary in Leicester City was not low at all."

" I understand Chelsea's sincerity, but Li Lei has just proved his strength in the English Championship. The Premier League is a higher level and the salary needs to match." Mendes made it clear.

Mourinho nodded upon hearing this.:"You are right. It seems we should reconsider the pricing plan."