Belgrade.
It had just rained, and a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
OFK Belgrade's training ground had ended for the day.
Braniskov-Ivanovic had taken a shower in the locker room, changed his clothes, and was about to go home.
"Braniskov." The general manager of OFK Belgrade, Edwin van der Rasničković, pushed the door open and entered. "You haven't left yet. That's great."
"Hello, sir," Ivanovic said respectfully and in surprise.
"It's like this, Braniskov." Van der Rasničković said, "The team received an offer for you, and they want to ask for your personal opinion."
Ivanovic was stunned. An offer for him?! This was a very sudden piece of news for him. The twenty-year-old Ivanovic was sharp enough to catch on. Since the general manager was in such a hurry to ask for his opinion, it meant that the club approved of the offer. Otherwise, the club could have rejected the offer outright and did not need to inform the player himself.
Ivanovic was now both curious and a little worried. He did not know which club was interested in him, and he guessed that it was most likely another team in Serbia and Montenegro. If it was a weak team, then it would be terrible.
*****
"A La Liga team," Van der Rasničković said. He knew what the young man was worried about. "According to our understanding, this team was the champion of the Copa del Rey last season, and they will be participating in the UEFA Europa League."
Ivanovic's eyes widened. He did not expect such a good thing to happen to him. Yes, he was looking forward to the five major leagues in Europe, but he had a clear understanding of himself. He was only 20 years old, and he had just started playing in OFK Belgrade. The five major leagues were still far away for him.
"Sir, are, are, are you telling me the truth?" Ivanovitch stammered with excitement.
Van der Rasničković smiled and patted Ivanovic's shoulder. He could understand the young man's excitement.
"This is a good opportunity for you," Van der Rasničković said. Van der Rasničković said. He was not dissatisfied with Ivanović's excitement and desire to leave. Although OFK Belgrade was a strong team in Serbia and Montenegro, it could not be compared to the La Liga teams that could participate in the UEFA Europa League. It was human nature for their players to yearn for a bigger stage.
Van der Rasmus and Ničkovich had a clear understanding of their team and players. Their players were valued by the teams in the five major leagues. It was normal for them to poach players, as long as the other party offered a reasonable price.
Sporting de Gijón offered 400,000 Euros for Ivanovic. When he received the offer, Van der Rasničkovich could not believe his eyes at first, but then he immediately accepted the offer.
This offer could be said to be very sincere and generous. Even OFK Belgrade's star players were not worth more than 500,000 euros, let alone Ivanovic who was only 20 years old.
Moreover, Van der Rasničkovich was not worried that Ivanovic would reject the invitation from La Liga. If the player was satisfied, the club would be able to make a small profit. It was a happy thing for everyone.
*****
Just as Van der Rasničkovich expected, after being shocked by the news, Ivanovic immediately nodded and expressed his willingness to go to Spain. This excited young man did not even discuss it with his family. However, he believed that his family would support his decision. Just as the general manager of the club said, this was an opportunity for him!
"Very well, then I will reply to Sporting de Gijón." Van der Rasničkovich smiled and nodded.
Sporting de Gijón!
Ivanovic had never heard of this Spanish club, but it did not matter. This was a La Liga club. To be able to participate in the UEFA Europa League was a big stage for Ivanovic that he could not even dream of!
Back home.
Old Ivanovic saw that his son was in a daze. After entering the house, he was smiling foolishly.
"Branislav, what's wrong with you?" His strict father asked.
Ivanovic was still in a daze.
"Hey, brat, what's wrong with you?" His father kept slapping his son's head.
"Ah, Dad."
"What's wrong with you? What are you thinking about?"
"Dad, I'm leaving OFK Belgrade." Ivanovic shouted.
"Huh? Where are you going? Why so suddenly? " Old Ivanovic was shocked. He thought that his son had been sold by the club to another team in the country.
"Spain!" Ivanovic shouted excitedly. "Dad, a La Liga team wants me. They can participate in the UEFA Europa League. They want me, and the club has already agreed to their offer."
Old Ivanovic came up and touched his son's forehead. He did not have a fever.
"Dad, I'm telling the truth!" Ivanovic avoided his father's hand and said loudly.
"Really?" His father started to believe him.
"Yes!" Ivanovic nodded vigorously.
*****
At this moment, the phone at home rang.
"Hello." Old Ivanovic picked up the phone.
"Hello, I'm looking for Branislav Ivanovic. Is he there?"
On the other end of the phone was a bit awkward and not very standard Serbian.
"I'm looking for you." His father handed the phone to his son.
On the other end of the phone, Li Ang was really glad that Serbian, Croatian and Slovenian were similar. If he could speak Slovenian, he could basically speak it in the Balkans.
"Hello, I'm Branislav Ivanovic." Ivanovic took the phone with a little surprise.
"Hello, Branislav, I'm Li. Sporting de Gijón's manager. "
Ivanovic was stunned.
"Branislav, are you listening?" Li Ang frowned. Did he not understand what he was saying?
*****
"Yes, I'm listening, sir." Ivanovic quickly said.
"Very good, I'm very happy that you're willing to come to Sporting de Gijón." Li Ang said, "You'll be proud of your choice today, young man! On behalf of Sporting de Gijón, I welcome you. "
"Sir, it's my honor to be able to play for you," Ivanovic said excitedly. He had just agreed to go to Sporting de Gijón when he received a call from his new manager. This made the young man very excited.
"Very good, the team will start training on July 17th." Li Ang said, "I'll allow you to come to the team before the 19th to complete the signing process. Is that enough time?"
"No problem, sir." Today was already the 16th, and there were still two or three days left. It was enough.
"Very good, Branislav." Li Ang said with a smile, "This is my number. If you have any questions, you can contact me at any time."
"Yes, sir." Ivanovic said respectfully.
"Very good." Li Ang said, "Branislav, you're the player that I think highly of! I'll see you in Spain! "
"See you in Spain, sir!" Ivanovic felt his breath quicken. The coach said that he thought highly of him, he thought highly of him!
Through the radio signal, he could feel that the manager in Spain thought highly of him. After all, he had just agreed to transfer to Sporting de Gijón, and the manager had called him. This explained everything.
At this moment, this unknown 20-year-old young man from Serbia felt like he was being valued and would die for his bosom friend.
After hanging up the phone, Ivanovic still felt like he was in a dream.
"What's wrong, son? Who called? "Ivanovic Sr. asked.
"The manager called," Ivanovic said excitedly. "The manager of Sporting de Gijón. He told me to go to Spain on the 19th to sign the contract and complete the transfer. He said that he thinks highly of me … Dad, the coach really thinks highly of me. "
Ivanovic Sr. laughed when he saw his son jumping up and down excitedly. He gave his son a big hug and said, "Good job, son. You can do it!"
"Yes!" Ivanovic nodded vigorously.
*****
Sporting de Gijón, Spain.
After ending the call with Ivanovic, Li Ang whistled happily.
He was in a good mood after successfully signing Ivanovic.
This famous Chelsea full back was a player that Li Ang admired very much. Although Ivanovic was only 20 years old and still lacked experience, Li Ang thought highly of him. With the addition of this young man from Serbia and Montenegro, the team's right back position would have an additional layer of protection. At the very least, Ivanovic could be a substitute for the right back. Of course, in time, this player from Serbia and Montenegro would be Sporting de Gijón's most reliable protection on the right flank and a sharp offensive weapon on the flank.
Today was the 16th of July. Tomorrow, which was the 17th, would be the start of Sporting Gihon's training for the new season.
Ribéry, Pepe, Grosso, Dinatale, Modric, and the others would also officially report to the team.
There was also the veteran and former Real Madrid captain, Hierro.
Of course, there was also Ivanovic, who was about to join the team.
Li Ang now had the feeling that all the heroes in the world were in his grasp.
It was the most unpleasant thing to be disturbed in a good mood.
About ten minutes later, Li Ang hummed and enjoyed his coffee when he received a call from the assistant manager, Scott Terry.
Sporting de Gijón and the team's captain, Miguel Kobas, had run into trouble in the contract renewal negotiations.
To be honest, Li Ang was not very satisfied with Miguel Kobas at first. This player was not in his long-term plans. However, after half a season of observation, Li Ang believed that Miguel Kobas would be of some help to the team. Kobas had integrated into Li Ang's tactics and was the team's captain. With the team bringing in and selling players on a large scale, having such a player who had been with the team for many years was very important to the stability of the locker room.
Kobas' contract with the team would expire in a year, so the team naturally proposed the renewal of the contract. This was also a reward for the team's promotion.
But now, there seemed to be a problem with Miguel Kobas' contract renewal …
PS: Thank you for your support. Yes, I'm going to be resurrected. My fighting strength is going to start.
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