"Brother Lei, is this what you call a 'massage'?"
"The massage parlors you see on TV aren't like this at all!"
"Hey, this massage parlor has both meat and vegetarian options. Considering you're a key player our team is developing, I can't let you down. Young people should be able to endure loneliness and suppress their restless hearts. That way, you can get closer to your idol!"
In a private club in Monaco that night, Lei Ming spoke earnestly.
"But Lei, what's with you hugging her? You're one of our team's key players being groomed!"
Lei Ming had two glamorous waitresses in bodycon skirts massaging his shoulders, and another one was bending over to wash his feet. In contrast, Mbappe only had one person massaging his feet, which made him very angry.
"Heh, I'm a goalkeeper. I not only need to practice my footwork, but also my hand and shoulder skills. You forwards only need to practice your feet!"
The naive and innocent Xiao Mu suddenly felt that what Lei Ge said seemed to make a lot of sense.
"But brother, why is your hand inside your skirt?"
"This helps to develop a feel for handling the ball."
.........
That evening, Lei Ming took Mbappe out for an authentic Chinese barbecue and then experienced a set of Wan-style greatswords before they all returned home with their prizes.
The next day, Paul not only brought back good news about the conditions of each family, but also brought back all the winnings.
He won a total of about 1.2 million euros. After deducting taxes and fees, and the money he returned to Mbappe and others plus some extra interest, Lei Ming was left with only about 700,000 euros.
Even so, he still managed to escape poverty and become wealthy, embarking on the carefree path that a star athlete should have.
The practice of clubs contacting agents privately is, in principle, a violation of FIFA regulations. However, since we are relatively powerless and the penalty for breach of contract is only 20,000 euros, even if it is a violation, it will only result in a small fine. Everyone knows which option is more suitable.
However, Lei Ming's final choice among the offers was Monaco. Although there were some big clubs among them, such as Manchester United, Atletico Madrid, Valencia, and Tottenham Hotspur, there were still two months until the winter break. Putting aside whether he could get playing time at a big club, Monaco would definitely keep him on the bench for two months.
I have only played half a Ligue 1 match and one Champions League match so far. Although my performance was good, it is still not very convincing.
Even if you join a top team, you'll only be competing for a chance with the first-choice goalkeeper. Conversely, if you stay with the team, you're guaranteed to be the starting goalkeeper, and you'll also have the Champions League Round of 16 to play in, another major tournament where a good performance can amaze the world.
Therefore, on that day, Lei Ming finalized the contract renewal with Monaco after only a short discussion with Paul.
However, when it comes to signing contracts, even if you have the desire, you still have to be a little reserved and show a little that you are in high demand!
“Mr. John, after receiving your call yesterday, I rushed over. My player Lei Ming is very willing to renew his contract with Monaco and is happy to continue serving Monaco because he said he likes the environment and atmosphere here. However, as you know, he is quite sought after right now!”
John, Monaco's manager, was well aware of Reming's current popularity and directly applied for a salary of 5 million euros per year, second only to players like Mbappe and Falcao.
It's worth noting that Falcao is currently the highest-paid player in the team, earning a whopping 7 million euros, a salary that is on par with some players from Paris Saint-Germain, a French Ligue 1 powerhouse. This demonstrates just how much Monaco values Falcao.
Mbappe is currently valued at €6.3 million, behind Falcao.
The team's decision to offer Lei Ming this treatment was clearly the result of careful consideration. Raising his salary from 5,000 euros per month to 5 million euros per year, Monaco is obviously going all out to retain a talent like Lei Ming.
However, while Paul was quite satisfied with the result, it was still not enough for someone aspiring to learn from vampire agents.
For the entire afternoon, Lei Ming trained on the training field, patiently engaging in a 100-meter tug-of-war with team manager John. Finally, the two reached a pleasant agreement on contract renewal just as the sun was about to set.
The annual salary of 5 million euros remains unchanged, but there have been significant changes in some details of the contract. The contract specifically increases the benefits for goalkeepers, including bonuses for not scoring, bonuses for breaking records, bonuses for team wins, and a triple bonus for each Champions League match. The bonuses vary at each stage, and if the team wins the Champions League, the bonus can be as high as 100 times.
But that's really a pipe dream!
As a shrewd manager, John understood that compared to this reward, the team's victory in the Champions League would be insignificant. They had already earned €16 million from the group stage alone, and now they had achieved the top spot in their group. An additional €20 million awaited them in the round of 16.
If a goalkeeper can keep a clean sheet in a match, rewarding him with 1 million euros wouldn't be a problem.
Conversely, if the goalkeeper can't do it, all of this is just a pretty empty ticket, completely useless.
When Lei Ming signed the contract renewal, a blinding flash of light went off in the office.
The photographer, a smile playing on his lips, captured the beauty of the moment.
He watched the team's game yesterday and was very optimistic about this talented goalkeeper. He was also very happy to see the club successfully defeat the opponent and believed that the news would receive the support of all the fans.
In the picture, the tall and handsome Lei Ming, wearing a goalkeeper jersey with the number 99, is shaking hands with manager John with a slight smile.
The photographer was very satisfied with his masterpiece, and he believed that once the photo was released, it would definitely become one of the hottest topics of the moment.
After the game, he didn't forget to go up to Lei Ming and ask for an autographed jersey. Lei Ming, who had never enjoyed such treatment before, was naturally very willing to fulfill his wish.
"OK, Ray, you're the best. I believe in you. You'll definitely become one of the greatest players in the world. Keep it up!"
After satisfying the cameraman, Lei Ming received some encouraging words, which made him feel particularly motivated. "Champions League champion, Ligue 1 champion, World Cup champion, here I come, Lei Ming!"
"Hey, the first autographed jersey of the genius goalkeeper Jonas Reming. Pictures and proof available. Bidding starts at 100 euros and ends at 11 p.m. First come, first served. Highest bidder wins."
The cameraman posted the message in several fan groups as soon as he left the house, which immediately attracted a lot of attention.
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