Chapter 246 Who understands Master Huan’s world?

Otagon means octagon in English.

In real life, everyone who knows him knows that he is very versatile.

He is a football agent with no qualifications and not much fame.

But he took his players to many Premier League giants.

This is enough to show his ability.

At this moment, sitting in the stands of Aarhus Football Stadium in Denmark, watching the final of the U21 European Championship, where Spain defeated England 2-0, he revealed a bitter smile.

"This England youth team has Gibbs, Phil Jones, Micah Richards and Smalling at the back, Cleverley, Henderson, Rodwell, Sinclair and Adam Lallana in the midfield, and Sturridge and Welbeck up front."

He casually read out most of the players in the England U21 starting lineup and on the bench for this final.

He is Daniel Sturridge's agent.

"So many young players who have the potential to play in the Premier League were beaten by Spain in the final without any chance of resistance. Is it because Spain is too strong or England is too weak?"

Having said that, Otagang turned his head and glanced at the old man sitting next to him.

Ramon Madoni, Southampton's chief scout.

A golden scout who is respected in Argentine football as having eagle eyes and golden pupils.

Ramon Madoni came to Denmark in person to inspect the U21 European Championship, because many Southampton players participated in this event, including several players from both teams in this game.

Spain captains Javi Martinez and Carvajal, as well as England national team member Daniel Sturridge and U21 youth team substitute Ravel Morrison.

Adam Lallana used to belong to Southampton, but now he belongs to Chelsea.

In fact, one of the key points of this game is the match between Adam Lallana, the core midfielder of England U21 national team, and Javi Martinez, the defensive midfielder of Spain.

As a result, Adam Lallana did nothing throughout the game.

Javi Martinez has the style of a great general and performed very well in the midfield. He is the mainstay of the Spanish national team's midfield and backcourt, which also impressed Ramon Madoni.

But in my mind I was thinking about what Master Huan said.

"Who said he should play as a defensive midfielder? I bought him to play as a central defender!"

Even now, Ramon Madoni still finds it funny.

A player who has always played as a defensive midfielder was brought in to play as a central defender?

Isn't this nonsense?

After watching Javi Martinez's performance in this game, Ramon Madoni felt that he was very suitable to play as a defensive midfielder.

As for the effect of playing as a central defender... who knows?

But no one dared to easily question Young Master Huan's ideas and vision.

Because he has proven himself right countless times in the past.

All I could do was sigh.

Who understands Master Huan’s world?

Adam Lallana's poor performance in this game once again confirmed Bielsa's foresight.

He is one of the few technically sophisticated players in English football who can play as an attacking midfielder, especially as an attacking midfielder for a top team, but he has not yet demonstrated such strength.

Selling Adam Lallana and further freeing up Ibrahimovic seems to be the right move.

Otagun saw that Ramon Madoni had been silent, obviously thinking about his own things, so he did not disturb him for the time being.

Nor did he feel dissatisfied because the other party did not answer his questions.

Because he knows his own weight and significance.

By the time Ramon Madoni looked up, the players from both teams had already left the field.

Although it was the European Youth Championship, there were not many fans in the stands.

"Ramon, let's go down," Otagang suggested.

Ramon Madoni nodded.

The two men went down the stairs to the stands, reported their identities to the staff, and walked directly into the stadium.

"Hey, Ramon!"

As soon as Carvajal saw Ramon Madoni, he came forward with a smile.

"Daniel, you didn't perform well in this game, especially on the offensive end. You were not determined enough and wasted opportunities several times!" Ramon Madoni said with a smile.

Carvajal smiled and pointed at Adam Lallana who was walking towards him from a distance. "This is the coach's arrangement. He often moves on the left side, so my defensive pressure will be greater."

"What are you talking about?" Adam Lallana just walked in front of them, "Hello, Ramon!"

"Hello, Adam!" Ramon Madoni greeted him with a smile.

After all, they have been together for a year, and although they will soon become rivals, their friendship off the court still exists.

"The captain of Spain is our new player?" Adam Lallana asked with a frown.

Although he has transferred, he still considers Southampton his own.

Playing for Chelsea is a job, but Southampton is a home.

Ramon Madoni nodded. "Javi Martinez, from Athletic Bilbao."

At last, he asked with a smile, "How do you feel?"

The most valuable evaluation of a player undoubtedly comes from real opponents.

Adam Lallana shook his head. "This guy has a really good physique. He is very accurate in positioning and predicting the ball's path. His defense is also very good. In short, he is a headache!"

Carvajal laughed, "Our captain is not only good at defense, he also has good skills."

"Really?" Adam Lallana didn't doubt it.

Many times, a player's performance on the court may not be a reflection of his true strength, but more of a reflection of tactical needs.

As a defensive midfielder, Javi Martinez doesn't have many opportunities to demonstrate his skills, so it's not necessarily true to say that he has excellent skills.

Although everyone knows that the U21 European Championship has little influence, and even the stands were not full for the final, it is still a championship honor after all.

After losing the final, the England players were in low spirits.

Ramon Madoni comforts Adam Lallana.

Although he performed poorly in the final, England was able to stand out from the group stage and reach the final. As the core attacking midfielder, he made an indelible contribution.

At the very least, after this event, the controversy caused by his sky-high price of 40 million pounds will be much smaller.

But compared to Adam Lallana, Daniel Sturridge is much more depressed.

In the previous half season, he performed quite well after being loaned to Bolton.

Bolton was able to successfully avoid relegation in the end, thanks to Daniel Sturridge on the front line and Gary Cahill on the back line.

However, after coming to England U21, the team's main center position belongs to Welbeck of Manchester United.

Sturridge's characteristics were not brought into play to the maximum extent, which has to be said to be a shortcoming of head coach Pearce.

"Hello, Daniel." Ramon Madoni, accompanied by his agent Otagang, met the 21-year-old young player.

"Hello, Ramon." Sturridge seemed a little uninterested.

Ramon Madoni noticed this and made a secret judgment in his mind.

This is a player who has a strong desire to win and does not like to lose.

This is very similar to Southampton's character.

"I came to Denmark this time just to observe you."

Sturridge still seems very calm.

He previously played for Manchester City and Chelsea, and was later loaned to Bolton, both of which are Premier League teams.

Now that he has joined Southampton in the Championship, it is natural for him to be calm.

In fact, he seemed a little indignant.

He felt that going to Southampton was a step backwards.

"We understand that you were injured when you were in Bolton. I wonder how your recovery is going now?"

Sturridge was a little surprised. He didn't expect that the other party would make a special trip to Denmark just for this matter.

"It's OK, no problem."

Ramon Madoni didn't say much. "To be on the safe side, we suggest you report to the team in advance. We will give you a detailed physical examination and solve your potential injuries."

Sturridge thought about it and nodded, but did not agree. Instead, he asked.

"Can I play as a starter in the new season?" he asked directly.

Ramon Madoni laughed, "Of course, if you think you have the ability."

Sturridge seemed very confident, "Of course I believe in myself."

"Then prepare well." Ramon Madoni encouraged with a smile.

"Bielsa and I are optimistic about you playing as a center forward, but you have to work harder to compete with Ibrahimovic and Drogba!"

"Drogba?" Sturridge was shocked and said in a lost voice.

"Is Drogba really going to Southampton?"

Ramon Madoni smiled but said nothing, which was considered as his agreement.

"I have to go. You should take a good rest. I hope you will be ready for the team training!"

After saying that, he turned and left.

It is a good thing for young people to be confident, but perhaps, in the long run, they should be allowed to suffer some setbacks.

After all, there is often only a fine line between pride and self-confidence.

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"Bruce Buck has already told me clearly!"

In a mansion on the outskirts of London, agent Sedi was conveying the message from Chelsea management to Drogba.

"He told me very confidently that Abramovich would not see me. In addition, he also told me that we now have only two choices, either to play for Southampton or to sit on the bench for a year at Chelsea, one of the two."

Drogba was immediately furious when he heard this, "Choose one of the two?"

He was so angry that he was shaking all over, because he had never thought that he would be humiliated like this.

who is he?

Drogba the beast!

The world's top center, even though he is already thirty-three years old!

But now, I am being threatened by the club.

How could he not get angry?

"Those bastards, those bastards, they are all sons of bitches!"

Drogba roared angrily, swearing constantly, and paced back and forth in his living room, very indignant.

Agent Sadie was equally outraged.

Drogba should not be treated like this given his contribution to Chelsea over the years.

He is a Chelsea hero!

Last season, if it weren't for Drogba, it would have been a question whether Chelsea could have retained their Champions League qualification!

But now, this hero is threatened by the club's top management.

What is this?

How can one win the support of others with such an unfeeling and ungrateful person?

But on second thought, Sadie was helpless.

Today's professional football, after all, is still an era of capital.

To put it simply, money has the final say.

Whoever has money can control the right to speak.

Just like Manchester City, a nouveau riche, right?

But they are able to put together a lineup with the ability to win the championship in the shortest time possible.

There is also Southampton, a team in a lower-level league, but they have a lineup that is capable of competing with all the top teams even in the Premier League.

Behind professional football is capital operation.

Drogba is 33 years old after all, and is no longer a young boy just starting out.

After a burst of anger, he quickly realized that getting angry would not solve the problem.

What I want to do most now is to figure out a problem.

"Why do they have to send me to Southampton?" Drogba felt very strange.

He can understand being forced to transfer.

But the question is, why does it have to be Southampton?

Sadie smiled bitterly, "I heard some rumors about this matter, but I don't know whether it is true or not."

What happened in the royal box was top secret.

Even agents with extensive connections, or even journalists, can often only get some groundless information.

No one would easily reveal what happened in the royal box.

Unless this person doesn't want to continue to stay in this circle from now on.

This is an unspoken rule followed by everyone in the upper class society.

"Tell me about it!" Drogba seemed very calm.