Chapter 305 A Gift for Messi
Facts have once again proved that all the so-called street shots and airport squats of celebrities are news that cannot be more fake.
This is something the celebrities themselves did.
If you really want to hide from media reporters, you won't be recognized at all.
Just like Su Dong, when you sit in first class, you basically don’t have to worry about privacy issues.
After arriving at Barcelona Airport, Su Dong was the first to leave and put on some disguises, looking no different from an ordinary passenger. How could he be recognized?
Messi was the only one who knew the news early and confirmed his flight time. Who else knew? "Where is Professor Nuno Cruz?" Messi was surprised to see Su Dong alone.
"I went back to Lisbon to teach, and the others are on vacation too." Su Dong said with a smile.
Messi was a little confused. "You want to disband your personal coaching team?"
"How is that possible?" Su Dong shook his head. "They have been busy for so many days. Give them a few days off to have a good rest and spend time with their family. I can take care of some personal matters."
Messi suddenly realized.
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The person in charge of driving was Messi's father Jorge.
He also learned from Messi that Su Dong would transfer to Barcelona.
Jorge was even a little reserved about this genius who was the best player in La Liga last season and was elected La Liga Player of the Season at the age of only 19, especially considering the relationship between Su Dong and Messi.
He really wanted to ask Su Dong for help to improve Messi's situation in the club, but he couldn't say it out loud.
Last night, Messi repeatedly told him not to mention these things in front of Su Dong.
We took Su Dong from the airport and went directly to the center of Barcelona.
Su Dong and Messi sat in the back seat, while Jorge drove in the front. Along the way, Messi introduced the scenic spots of Barcelona to Su Dong. This also made Jorge in the driver's seat realize more deeply that his son and Su Dong had a very good relationship.
At least, he had never seen Messi treat anyone else like this.
In order to reduce trouble, Su Dong and Messi did not get off the car. They just took a quick tour, focusing on the Nou Camp, La Masia, and Barcelona Sports City.
All three locations are in the same place.
According to Messi, Barcelona actually bought a 15-hectare piece of land in San Juan despi, a western suburb of the city, as early as 1987, intending to build a new sports city. However, due to complicated procedures and financial problems, the project was repeatedly shelved until 2002, when the then Barcelona president Gaspart made great efforts to promote it.
This should be considered the most valuable asset left for Barcelona during Gaspart's administration.
Today, the new sports city is under construction in full swing and is expected to be completed and put into use by the end of 2005.
"For this reason, many Barcelona first-team players chose Castelldefels and Gava when purchasing properties. Both are located in wealthy areas about 30 kilometers west of the city, halfway up the mountain, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, with beautiful scenery."
When Messi introduced himself, he was full of envy.
"Are you planning to buy a house there too?" Su Dong asked with a smile.
Messi nodded without disguising himself, but soon his expression darkened again.
This is really too far away for him.
Jorge, the father sitting in the front driver's seat, understood his son's thoughts and immediately took over the conversation.
"Castelldefels and Cava are really nice areas, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The single-family villas cover a large area and offer great views. The security facilities in the community are also very good, so you don't have to worry about being disturbed by the outside world. The key is that the house prices are cheap. If you are considering living there for a long time, it is very cost-effective to buy one."
After all, they are adults, so they look at problems and give suggestions in a more mature way.
"How much is the rent?" Su Dong asked.
"It's hard to say. I heard before that it depends on the location. Some single-family houses have monthly rents of less than 10,000 euros, but the better the location of the villa, the higher the monthly rent. It is said that the highest monthly rent is 15,000 euros."
Su Dong nodded, "What about the house price?"
"Not necessarily. A good location would cost more than 1 million euros, or even 1.5 million euros. It depends on the specific location."
Su Dong had a general understanding of the situation, but he had not made a decision yet.
This time, Barcelona gave him a signing fee of 1.5 million euros. According to his parents, it would be better to buy a house and wait for the price to go up, but Su Dong always felt that renting it would be more cost-effective.
The monthly rent is only 15,000 yuan, how much is it in a year?
Besides, if you buy a house, you will have to redecorate and renovate it, which will cost you a lot of money, which is not cost-effective.
The main reason is that he has some fear of buying a house, which comes from his parents.
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After strolling around Barcelona, Messi and his son took Su Dong to Quatrain for dinner.
While waiting for the food to be served, Su Dong took out a gift he had prepared for Messi.
It turned out to be a big red Chinese knot! "What is this?" Messi was very surprised.
"In China, many people hang this at home. It has been passed down for thousands of years. When you go back home, hang it above your bed and look at it every day. It will bring you good luck."
"real?"
"Of course, this is called a Chinese knot. Remember, it's a Chinese knot!" Su Dong emphasized.
Messi was half-believing and half-doubting, always feeling that what Su Dong said was mysterious.
But at this point in time, he would rather believe it than not, so Messi carefully put away the Chinese knot, fearing that it would be accidentally damaged and lose its effect.
Taking advantage of the opportunity when Messi's father Jorge was away for something, Su Dong mentioned the real gift to him again.
"They promised that from the beginning of the new season, you can train with the first team every day, and Rijkaard also promised to arrange for you to participate in the first team's games as appropriate!"
Messi's eyes widened when he heard this, and he looked at Su Dong in disbelief, "Really...really?"
Su Dong smiled and nodded, "I told them that the reason I was in good shape last season was entirely because David Silva patted me on the head. In China, this will bring good luck to both parties. So, I suggested that you join the first team so that we can train together."
"This...this is too..." Messi was very happy.
The problem that had troubled him for half a year was unexpectedly solved by Su Dong? Isn't this too unbelievable? The surprise came too suddenly, and Messi was a little caught off guard.
"Don't be too happy, Leo." Su Dong reminded Messi, "Just training with the first team, Rijkaard told me that the first team coaching staff's assessment of you is that your body is still a little thin, and you need to strengthen training in this area."
"I know." Messi nodded continuously.
"I can help you with that, Nuno Cruz and Vitor Scala can help you."
"Thank you." Messi looked at Su Dong with gratitude.
He originally didn't expect Su Dong to be able to help him with anything. At most, he just hoped to have a good chat with Su Dong and talk out some of his inner troubles. But he didn't expect that Su Dong would bring him such a valuable gift as soon as he arrived.
"Oh my God, I don't know what to say!" Messi was so happy.
"Keep doing well! Leo, I hope to fight alongside you in the first team!" Su Dong encouraged.
Macy nodded heavily.
He decided that he must seize this opportunity no matter what. On the one hand, he must not let Su Dong down, and on the other hand, he must seize the opportunity to gain a foothold in the first team, or at least play a substitute and rotation role like Iniesta.
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When Jorge came back, he learned about Su Dong's help from Messi. He immediately stood up excitedly, grabbed Su Dong's hands, and thanked him repeatedly.
Outsiders don’t know, but they, father and son, know it clearly.
When they came to Barcelona from Argentina, they were determined to make it all. If Messi couldn't play professional football, then their family would be finished! In the past six months, he watched his son worry, and he himself was also anxious.
In order to get Messi into the first team, Jorge had no idea how many times he had contacted the Barcelona management. After much begging, Messi finally played in the match against Porto, but there was no news afterwards.
Messi was anxious, Jorge was even more anxious! And now, Su Dong's arrival has solved their crisis.
Everyone knows that entering the first team is just the beginning, but if he can't even make it to the first team, no matter how well Messi performs or how hard he trains, who can see it?
Even though the youth team and the first team are only separated by a wall, how many talented young people are unable to cross this wall?
Didn't the first-team midfielder Gerard perform well in the second team but didn't get any opportunities in the first team, so he went to Valencia. At first, he was loaned to Alaves by Valencia, but after helping Valencia reach the Champions League final that season, he was bought back by Barcelona for a large sum of money.
But what was the result? 24 million euros for a defensive midfielder, is that enough attention?
Gerard is still half-dead in the first team.
This is the current situation of the top teams!
Jorge knows clearly that if Messi wants to gain a foothold in Barcelona's first team, he must have someone above him.
With someone to protect you, things will be much easier and there will be more opportunities.
But Messi is introverted by nature.
The appearance of Su Dong undoubtedly gave Messi a godsend opportunity, and it also became the only life-saving straw he could grasp.
More importantly, Su Dong has a very good personal relationship with Messi.
After understanding this, Jorge looked at Su Dong more eagerly.
When it came time to pay the bill, Jorge insisted on grabbing it.
Afterwards, he accompanied Su Dong on a tour around the city of Barcelona. He was also very dedicated and treated Su Dong like a boss. Sometimes even Messi himself couldn't stand it.
Su Dong was not used to this kind of interaction, so he suggested that Jorge go first while he and Messi went for a walk.
As soon as Jorge left, Su Dong and Messi felt more comfortable.
Especially Su Dong. When Messi’s father was here, he didn’t dare to touch Messi’s head.
Now, he would take advantage of any opportunity he got.
I have to say, the heads of Argentines with long hair feel different to the touch.
Woohoo, sorry, it's my fault! Sorry!
(End of this chapter)
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