Doctor Rebecca quickly said, "Pal, I want to be responsible for my test samples! Responsible from the source!"

Doctor Jensen said, "Why aren't you responsible for the test samples of other players? I'm embarrassed to say it out loud! Go back quickly! Mai Fu, accompany Gu Ran to the bathroom to collect a urine sample."

Mave smiled and said, "Okay, Pal."

Only then did Gu Ran feel slightly relieved.

If I were surrounded by female doctors... I would really be unable to pee.

A few minutes later, Gu Ran handed a tube of warm urine sample to Dr. Rebecca.

Dr. Rebecca raised an eyebrow at Gu Ran and accepted the urine sample as if it were a glass of champagne.

Damn...it's too dangerous abroad...

Gu Ran hurried back to Dr. Jensen.

Doctor Jensen said, "It will take a while for the urine test report to come out. Now let's move on to the fourth item, the blood test. Heidi, you do it."

"Okay! Pal!"

Another curly-haired female doctor held the needle with an excited look on her face, "Gu, I'm glad I can give you the injection. Don't worry, I'll be gentle."

"Okay." Gu Ran stretched out his arm calmly.

Blood tests include complete blood cell technology, liver function, kidney function, blood sugar, blood lipids, platelets, anemia indicators and other items to comprehensively evaluate the players' internal health status.

Dr. Heidi asked softly, "Does it hurt?"

Gu Ran said helplessly: "...It doesn't hurt, Doctor Heidi."

Doctor Heidi smiled softly and said, "If it hurts, you must tell me, and I will comfort you."

Gu Ran's mouth twitched, "Doctor Heidi, don't just touch my arm, give it a shot!"

Even if you ask me if it hurts after the injection! Doctor Heidi chuckled: "Oh, I just want to feel your blood vessels first."

Gu Ran: ...

Is it too late for me to transfer now?

The southern female doctor of Southampton Club is so enthusiastic that it is unbearable!

After finally drawing blood, Gu Ran hurried back to Dr. Jensen.

"The fifth item is a bone density test—"

As soon as Dr. Jensen finished speaking, a player rushed ahead of Gu Ran and lay down on the bone density tester.

Dr. Jensen immediately said, "Hey, Haldin, please move aside and let Gu Ran do the bone density test first."

The player named Harding frowned immediately, "Why? I lay down first! Besides, who is Gu Ran? I don't know him!"

Doctor Jensen said coldly, "You don't know him, which only shows that you are ignorant! Gu Ran is the rising star of Southampton! This is his physical examination before his contract takes effect. The club attaches great importance to it. Everything should be based on Gu Ran!"

Gu Ran didn't really mind, "It's okay, Dr. Jensen, I can work on other projects first."

Dr. Jensen insisted, "In my medical examination center, I have the final say. Haldin, unless you don't want your medical examination report, make room for Gu Ran and don't waste our time!"

Haldin angrily stepped down from the bone density tester.

When passing by Gu Ran, Haldin deliberately bumped his shoulder against Gu Ran's, muttering softly, "Fuck the Chinese guy, what a cocky guy!"

The shoulder collision was very severe, but Gu Ran stood on the ground without moving.

For Gu Ran, whose physique and strength have already improved, this level of collision is just a tickle.

But this is obviously a provocation!

Gu Ran smiled coldly in his heart.

I originally wanted to be courteous to Haldin, but now there is no need to do so.

Mai Fu next to him asked with concern: "Gu, are you okay?"

Gu Ran smiled faintly, "It's okay."

Mave breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good! That's good! That guy's called Dan Harding. He's been playing professionally for more than a decade. He's 26 years old this year. He transferred to Southampton the year before last and often bullies the club's newcomers. He's the No. 3 left-back in the first team and the only legitimate left-back in the first team. Of course, now that you're here, he's no longer the only one, so he'll target you in particular."

Oh, so it’s a rival in the team.

No wonder.

Gu Ran smiled and said, "Oh, I see."

Today is the first day of joining the team. The focus should be on physical examination and signing. Harding's provocation can be put aside for the time being.

But this matter is definitely not over.

Gu Ran calmly walked up to the bone density tester and began testing his bone health.

Ten minutes later, the bone density test report arrived in Dr. Jensen's hands.

"Your bone density is excellent and you are very strong! You totally meet the standards of an athlete!"

Dr. Jensen signed his name on the bone density report.

The next sixth item is to test joint stability.

Dr. Jensen used professional instruments to test the stability and mobility of Gu Ran's shoulder, knee and ankle joints.

"Perfect! Your joints and ligaments are perfect!"

Dr. Jensen signed his name on the joint stability report.

The seventh item is an eye examination.

Vision is also extremely important for athletes. Not only should they be checked for myopia, but also the retina and fundus should be checked to ensure their visual ability during the competition.

"Your vision is very good."

Dr. Jensen signed his name on the eye examination report.

The next item is a dental check-up.

Although teeth have no direct relevance to football players, the quality of teeth and gums will indirectly affect the player's condition. If there is a problem, early intervention is necessary.

"Gu, you have beautiful teeth!"

Dr. Jensen signed his name on the dental examination report.

The ninth item is a neurological assessment.

Maf and Gregory helped Gu Ran connect a set of neuro-biological electrode wires, and through bio-current stimulation, they evaluated Gu Ran's neural response ability and coordination.

"Excellent! This is the best neurological assessment report I have ever seen!"

Dr. Jensen signed his name on the evaluation report while expressing his admiration.

The last test is the motor function assessment.

Gu Ran performed several consecutive movements as required, and the tester then evaluated Gu Ran's functional status in detail and accurately.

"It's perfect! Gu, you're in great shape!"

Dr. Jensen signed the evaluation report again.

At this time, the urine and blood test reports were also released one after another.

The urine sample contained no prohibited substances and all indexes were normal.

All blood indexes are normal!

The renal function index is particularly good!

Dr. Jensen signed his name on the urine sample report and blood report, and summarized all 10 test reports and wrote a comment: [Mr. Gu Ran has met all the standards perfectly, and is very suitable for training and competition.] [Physical examination passed, can sign the contract.] After writing, Dr. Jensen signed his name again.

After signing, Dr. Jensen handed the summary report to Gu Ran with both hands, "Gu, I have to say that you are one of the few perfect athletes in all the years I have been a team doctor at Southampton! The last time I saw such perfect data like yours was when Alan Shearer was here and Wayne Bridge was still playing here! In short, Gu, you should have passed all the physical examinations. Welcome to join the Saints!"

All the doctors in the medical examination center stood up and applauded Gu Ran.

Gu Ran said gratefully: "Thank you everyone, I will definitely work harder after becoming a professional player!"

Personal assistant Rick took Gu Ran's medical report and said, "Gu, let's go to Old Rice and get the contract done as soon as possible! I just received a work message that the new head coach Nigel Adkins wants to talk to you alone before the first team gathers."

"OK."

Gu Ran quickly put on his clothes and said goodbye to Dr. Jensen and others.

When we took the elevator back to Rice's office, most of the senior executives had already left, leaving only Rice, CEO Mark Frye, and sports director Mark Walker.

These three people are basically members of the "Transfer Committee" of Southampton Club.

Old Rice said excitedly, "Aha! Gu! You're here just in time! We just got the new contract ready - did your physical go well?"

Without waiting for Gu Ran to answer, Rick handed Gu Ran's medical examination report to Old Rice, "It's not just smooth, it's simply shocking! Even the always demanding Dr. Jensen praised Gu Ran as the new generation of Alan Shearer, the new generation of Wayne Bridge!"

Damn... Alan Shearer is okay, but let’s not talk about Wayne Bridge, right?

Gu Ran said quickly: "Gentlemen, I am ready to sign the contract."

Old Rice said happily, "Great! Gu, this is the new contract we have revised for you. Our upgrade items, termination fee clauses, and your network copyright requirements have all been added in. Take a look."

Gu Ran took the thick contract and quickly browsed through it.

Without an agent, these time-consuming and laborious tasks must be done by yourself.

Old Rice said excitedly: "Gu! Congratulations on becoming a member of the Southampton family! I declare that your first professional contract is officially effective! Southampton Club is extremely honored to be the starting point of your career! I will now ask the finance department to transfer your signing fee to your account--"

Gu Ran waved his hand, "No need, Mr. Rice, the 100,000 pounds will be just the right amount for the public relations fee for the copyright of the big network."

Old Rice smiled and said, "Okay, then I'll hurry up and get the Internet copyright issue for you."

Gu Ran said, "Okay, I still have to go meet with Head Coach Adkins, so we'll talk later."

"good!"

CEO Mark Frye and sports director Mark Walker also stood up to see him off.

After walking out of old Rice's office, Gu Ran felt an irrepressible sense of excitement all over his body.

Although I knew I would become a professional player today, the moment the contract took effect, the feeling of realizing my dream was so wonderful.

Under Rick's guidance, Gu Ran came to the office of head coach Adkins.

Rick was about to announce it loudly, but Gu Ran quickly pulled Rick back and knocked on the open office door. "Coach Adkins, I'm here."

Coach Adkins put down the documents in his hand, stood up from behind his desk, and took the initiative to shake hands with Gu Ran, "Hello Gu, I'm glad you joined the team."

Coach Adkins' words were brief, but from the vigorous handshake, Gu Ran could feel how ambitious the new head coach was.

Gu Ran then said, "Thank you, Coach Adkins. I know you are very busy, so let's skip the pleasantries and get straight to the point."

Coach Adkins nodded in satisfaction, "Very good, Gu. Please take a seat."

"Okay." Gu Ran sat down.

After the two sat down, Coach Adkins said, "Two things. The first is your position."

After saying this, Coach Adkins looked directly at Gu Ran, waiting for his answer.

Holy shit…

Isn't this way of speaking too brief? Do you want me to say what position I want to play? Gu Ran cleared his throat, "Regarding my position... of course I will obey the coach's arrangement. I can play as a left back, and occasionally as a defensive midfielder, right back, left winger and right winger. It depends on where the coach needs me to play. I will play in that position."

Coach Adkins said, "Based on my observation, you are more suitable as a forward."

Gu Ran's mind suddenly moved, "Yes, I can play as a striker."

Coach Adkins said, "I want you to play forward."

Holy shit…

Gu Ran was completely excited!

Before Gu Ran could express his gratitude to Adkins for his kindness, Adkins spread his hands and said, "But, no."

...Fuck you!

What type of head coach are you?

Can you please stop breathing so hard when you speak! Can you suffocate yourself by saying a long sentence? Can you suffocate yourself? Gu Ran was complaining about his new head coach in his heart.

Coach Adkins explained: "The Saints' front line is too crowded."

This is indeed the current objective situation of Southampton's first team.

The Saints' forward line already has Lallana, Gourlay, Connolly, Barnard, Holmes, Chamberlain, Garrod...

As a team with a 442 double forward formation as its main formation, Southampton's front line is indeed overcrowded.

Coach Adkins continued, “My main goal for the first half of the season was to clean out a few useless forwards.”

Gu Ran nodded slightly.

This means that if I choose the "forward" position, I will not have a chance to play for at least half a season.

Although the contract states a minimum appearance rate, that appearance rate is calculated based on an entire season.

Moreover, the head coach is the one who actually decides the appearance.

If the head coach just wanted to fulfill the contract and only substituted Gu Ran in the last minute of injury time, that would be considered the minimum appearance rate.

Or, wait until Adkins completes the front line cleanup and then play as a backup forward in the second half of the season.

Or, he will not play as a striker, but in a position that is in short supply in Southampton's first team.

Obviously, the left back position is very popular in any professional team.

Southampton's first team currently has only one genuine left-back, and that is Dan Harding, the provocateur just encountered at the medical examination center.

When Harding was injured, Southampton's first team could only use non-left-backs as temporary substitutes.

Another promising star, Luke Shaw, can play as a left-back, but Luke Shaw is only 16 years old and is still training and developing in the reserve team. He will have to wait until he is at least 17 years old to make his debut.

Therefore, this period was the time when Southampton Club was most in need of a left-back.

This is also one of the reasons why Southampton club is so eager to sign him.

As the head coach, Adkins naturally knew that Gu Ran could play as a striker. He could even conclude that if Gu Ran was placed in the striker position, he would definitely score a lot of goals.

However, the team is a whole, and Adkins himself is a newcomer, so many ideas for team building need to be advanced bit by bit.

Adkins only spoke a few words to Gu Ran, but Gu Ran fully understood what Adkins meant.

...still had to start as a scarce left-back.

Gu Ran immediately smiled and said, "Coach, I hope to get more opportunities to play and practice myself."

Get a chance to play first! Then think about other things! This is the most pragmatic way! What's more, even if I am placed in the left back position, I can still score a lot of goals!

Adkins' face showed no emotion. "Okay, then your position on the team will be left back."

Adkins quickly wrote a few words on the player registration information, and then continued: "The second thing: jersey number."

Finally, it was time to choose my jersey number! Gu Ran felt a little excited.

Coach Adkins handed the player registration information to Gu Ran, "Take a look and pick a number that no one is using."

"OK."

Gu Ran took the player registration information and read it carefully.

No. 9...Barnard, forward, English nationality, 26 years old, height 179CM, weight 69KG.

No. 10... Gully, forward, Brazilian nationality, 28 years old, height 190CM, weight 79KG.

——Don’t even think about these two numbers.

No. 3...Harding, left back, English nationality, 26 years old, height 184CM, weight 77KG.

This Harding is about the same height as me, but weighs 4.3kg more than me...

For defenders, being too heavy will affect speed, but it will increase confrontation.

There is no need to think about number 3. Halding will never give it up, and I don’t like it anyway.

No. 2... Richardson, right back, English nationality, 28 years old, height 180CM, weight 76KG.

No. 4… Schneiderlin, midfielder, French nationality, 20 years old, height 182CM, weight 78KG.

No. 7... Lambert, central midfielder, English nationality, 28 years old, height 179CM, weight 72KG.

No. 16... Walton, central defender, English nationality, 33 years old, height 181CM, weight 71KG.

No. 20…Lallana, forward, English nationality, 22 years old, height 170CM, weight 69KG.

No. 22... Connolly, forward, Irish, 33 years old, 173CM tall, 70KG in weight.

No. 23...Luke Shaw (reserve team), defender, English nationality, 15 years old, height 183CM, weight 71KG.

Luke Shaw is treated well. He is not in the first team yet, but he is already occupying a first team number.

No. 26... Chamberlain, left winger, English nationality, 17 years old, height 181CM, weight 71KG.

After reading all the way to the last line, Gu Ran finally saw his own name:

Number blank, Gu Ran, left back, Chinese nationality, 17 years old, height 184, weight 72KG.

Basically, the popular numbers between 1-30 already have owners.

If you have to choose, you might choose after the 30th.

However... there is a number within 10 that seems to have no owner.

Number 8! …

Thanks to the leader of Happy Worship 964 for the reward.

Happy Worship is a friend I met when I was writing books in Genesis. At that time, I was still a young author, but now I am very old.

Logically speaking, I should add another one with the reward from the helmsman, but recently I'm trying to post 10,000 a day, and I'm getting older, so I really can't post more.

So I'll leave this extra chapter for now and add more later.

Thank you all for your recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my motivation for writing.

(End of this chapter)