Li Ang ended the call with Albertini with a strange smile on his face.
He opened the window and lit up a cigarette.
He knew that Carlos would attract the attention of the powerhouses in the future, and even the powerhouses outside of Spain. However, he did not expect it to happen so soon. He felt that he had underestimated the other teams, especially the powerhouse teams' developed scouting systems and keen senses.
AC Milan had started to take an interest in Carlos, and Albertini had called to talk about it.
Sporting de Gijón's victory over Lazio had caused a sensation in the Italian football world. Many Italian football fans had watched the game, and some of Sporting de Gijón's players had started to attract the attention of the Italians.
Previously, Milan Gazzetta dello Sport had mentioned Carlos in their report. They had introduced the young player to Sporting de Gijón as' Gijón's Gattuso '.
Perhaps it was because of this' nickname ', but Milan's scouts were interested in Carlos. Then, in the stands of the game between Sporting de Gijón and Valencia, a scout from Milan appeared.
Obviously, Carlos's performance in the game had shocked the Milan people!
Carlos had intercepted Valencia's luxurious offensive line by himself in the midfield. In the eyes of the Milan people, he was like a younger version of Gattuso.
More importantly, Carlos's offensive talent in the game had made the Milan people jump in surprise.
Even the real Gattuso was only good at intercepting, but he rarely scored. He did not have the ability to shoot from long range.
Carlos, on the other hand, was like a moving wall in defense. In offense, he could plug in and offer long range shots.
Such a player was a big treasure even in today's football world. Of course, people did not know that in another ten years, such an all-around top defensive midfielder would be rare in the football world. The football world's hunger for such a defensive midfielder would reach its peak. Any second-rate player's value would start at twenty or thirty million euros, and there would be no supply even if there was a price.
AC Milan people were shocked by Carlos's performance. Their scout called AC Milan's general manager, Adriano Galliani, almost as soon as the game ended, to report the matter.
His words were full of praise for Carlos. He said that this young man was a genius, talented, and worthy of being targeted. In short, he highly recommended that AC Milan make a move now and sign Carlos!
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Galliani was tempted by his own scout's words, but he still did not believe it. How good could a young man who was not even seventeen be?
Then, the bald Galliani's brain lit up. He remembered that there was one of his own in the Sporting de Gijón team. Albertini was in Gijón. He could ask him about the young man's situation.
However, even if Galliani was thick-skinned enough to say that Albertini was one of his own, and he knew that Albertini's heart had always been in Milan, he also knew that AC Milan's approach to Albertini was somewhat disappointing. When Albertini left AC Milan in a miserable state, Galliani said a few emotional words. Galliani said that Albertini's trip was "just a goodbye, not a farewell." In fact, Galliani was on Ancelotti's side and supported the purge. He believed that Albertini had heard about it. Therefore, he did not call Albertini himself. Instead, he asked the team's assistant manager, Tassotti, to contact Albertini.
Although Tassotti was Ancelotti's assistant and had a close relationship with Ancelotti, he was a good person who had a good relationship with many people, including Albertini. Therefore, it was most appropriate for Tassotti to call Albertini.
Then, it was Tassotti and Albertini's call. After a brief exchange of greetings, Tassotti asked about Carlos's situation.
Albertini immediately understood the meaning of his old friend's call.
It put him in a difficult position.
However, Albertini still loved AC Milan deeply in his heart. He hesitated again and again and finally introduced Carlos's situation. After all, it was not a secret that Milan could find out about it even if he did not say it.
Not only that, but Albertini also praised Carlos.
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After listening to Albertini's words, Tassotti asked a question seriously. "Demetrio, do you think Carlos is qualified to play in AC Milan?"
Albertini laughed when he heard this because he thought of the manager, Li Ang. If the manager heard this, he would definitely be very unhappy.
"Carlos is still very young, but it won't be long before he is definitely worthy of any team's jersey," Albertini said.
Tassotti was surprised by his words. He knew that Albertini was a person who was careful with his words. It was quite a high evaluation of a young man who was not even 17 years old.
"That's great!" Tassotti said.
Albertini could hear Tassotti's happiness. After thinking about it, he reminded him, "Mauro, I have to remind you that Milan will not be able to get Carlos."
"Why?" Tassotti asked casually. He did not think that AC Milan would have any difficulty in getting such a young man. No young man could refuse the call from Milan. This was the confidence of the Italian powerhouse.
"Carlos will not leave Sporting," Albertini said. "It's not just Milan. Even other teams, whether it's Real Madrid, Barcelona, or Manchester United, can't take him away from Sporting!"
There was one thing that Albertini did not say. As long as Li Ang was still in Sporting, Carlos would not leave Sporting. Even if Li Ang went to coach another football club, there was a high possibility that Carlos would follow him all the way.
Albertini admired and liked Carlos very much. He also taught Carlos by word of mouth and by example during training. He had a good relationship with Carlos. It was like the relationship between a senior uncle and a junior, like a teacher and a friend.
Albertini could feel Carlos's extreme trust and deep respect for Li Ang.
He understood Carlos's character and knew that Carlos was discovered by Li Ang from the slums of Madrid. For someone like Carlos, as long as Li Ang did not nod his head, it was almost impossible for Carlos to betray him!
Would Li Ang nod his head and let Carlos leave?!
Albertini shook his head. He now also admired the Chinese coach, who was several years younger than him. He could feel Li Ang's ambition. Li Ang would not let an important player like Carlos leave. Albertini could feel Li Ang's admiration for Carlos. It could even be said that it was a kind of doting. Although he was strict with Carlos during training and matches, his doting eyes made Li Ang happy with every bit of progress that Carlos made.
Albertini could understand this feeling. It could be said that a manager personally groomed a player from a blank piece of paper and watched him grow step by step. This kind of feeling was unimaginable to others. It was like watching one's own child progress and grow.
That was why Albertini said that AC Milan would not be able to poach Carlos.
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However, it was clear that Tasotti did not take Albertini's advice seriously. Was there a young man that the European champion, the top Italian powerhouse AC Milan could not poach? If this young man had been in the youth training camp of Real Madrid, Manchester United, or Barcelona, then it would be a different story. However, a young player from a small La Liga club like Sporting de Gijón could not refuse an invitation from AC Milan!
Therefore, Tasotti happily hung up the phone and did not care about his former teammate's advice.
After ending the call with Tasotti, Albertini thought about it and dialed Li Ang's number. He loved Milan deeply, but he was now a Sporting de Gijón player. Albertini had his own professional integrity, and he had a good impression of Li Ang. Li Ang also respected him as a veteran. It was reasonable for Albertini to make this call.
Albertini explained the matter to Li Ang over the phone. In the end, the Italian veteran apologized to Li Ang seriously.
Li Ang was not dissatisfied with this, and Albertini did not reveal any secrets. Anyone could find out about Carlos's performance if they asked around.
Li Ang also joked that he wanted to thank Albertini for his high evaluation of Carlos. He asked Albertini to strictly guide Carlos during training and games to help Carlos grow.
Albertini agreed very seriously. He would guide Carlos more diligently than before. Albertini knew that his behavior today was not inappropriate, and Manager Li Ang did not blame him. However, Albertini felt guilty. He loved Milan deeply and could not refuse Milan's inquiries. Therefore, he could only work harder and more seriously to repay Li Ang's trust and to be worthy of the salary Sporting de Gijón gave him!
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Li Ang took a puff of a cigarette and scratched his head. He thought that one day his team's players would become popular, but he did not expect this day to come so soon. He originally thought that the first player to be pursued by many powerhouses would be Mata. He did not expect it to be Carlos.
Li Ang had a headache. He knew that he would be in trouble these few days.
AC Milan had taken a fancy to Carlos. They were not the only powerhouse with foresight. The other powerhouses were bound to be restless …
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