Holding the ball and sweating all over, Claudio Marchisio Jr. took out a bottle of mineral water from the refrigerator, unscrewed the cap, and gulped down half the bottle of water.
"Claudio, how many times have I told you, don't drink ice water. It's bad for your stomach," Antonio Marchisio shouted at his son.
"Oh, oh, okay, Dad!" Marchisio Jr. looked at the remaining half bottle of water reluctantly and put it back in the refrigerator.
Seeing that his son was obedient, Marchisio Sr. nodded. He was very satisfied with his son. The 19-year-old Marchisio was now the captain of Juventus' youth team. He did not have any bad habits and was very hardworking. Even during the holidays, he would go out to train every day.
The only thing that worried Marchisio Sr. was that Juventus was too strong. As the overlord of Serie A, the Bianconeri had dominated Serie A for many years. The team was full of superstars, which meant that a youth player like Marchisio, even as the captain of Juventus' youth team, would have a long way to go before he could play in the first team.
Although 19 years old was still relatively young, in many teams in Serie A, some players could already play in the games and even become the main force of the team.
For example, Kaka, the Brazilian star player of AC Milan, Juventus' arch-rival in the league, was the star player of Sao Paulo in Brazil when he was 19 years old. When he was 21 years old, he transferred to AC Milan and quickly became the rising star of this Serie A powerhouse.
With Juventus' current lineup, it was impossible for Marchisio to play in the first team at the age of 20. The most likely result was that he would be constantly loaned out by Juventus to play football, and even his entire career would be constantly subcontracted like this. Finally, he would be transferred to another team.
*****
"Mr. Alexander Salvatore asked you to go to the Vinovo training base the day after tomorrow," Marchisio Jr. said.
"Got it." Marchisio Sr. nodded. Marchisio Jr.'s youth contract with Juventus had expired, and Juventus was planning to sign a new long-term contract for Marchisio.
Therefore, in a sense, Marchisio was now a free agent. However, Juventus was not worried about this. They would sign a new contract with Marchisio soon, and with Juventus' power in Italy, they were not worried about teams coming to poach Marchisio Junior. They would have to bear the anger of Juventus.
"What did Mr. Alexander Salvatore say?" Old Marchisio asked.
"Ah? What? "Marchisio Jr. asked.
"What is the club going to do with you?" Old Marchisio was a little dissatisfied with his son's dullness.
"Continue to play in the reserve team," Marchisio Jr. said, a little depressed. Of course, he was eager to play in the first team, but it was impossible. The head of the youth team, Alexandre Salvadore, told him clearly that he would continue to play in the reserve team for another season. Then, the team would find a suitable team for him next season and loan him out.
Old Marchisio stopped talking, as he had expected.
Both father and son were silent for a moment.
"Son, I'm going to talk to the club and loan you out to play this season," Old Marchisio said.
"But, Mr. Alexander Salvadore said …"
"Don't worry about what Mr. Alexander Salvadore said. Son, you have to play in a professional game as soon as possible. You're already 19 years old …"
Just then, the phone rang.
Old Marchisio glanced at his son and motioned for him to answer the phone.
Marchisio Jr. picked up the phone and said, "Hello, this is Marchisio's home."
Then, Old Marchisio saw his son's face change. He was a little dazed.
"What's wrong?"
"Dad, it's … it's that Chinese man," Marchisio Jr. said, stuttering.
"What Chinese man?"
"Inter Milan's manager, Li. He said he wants to talk to you."
*****
That afternoon, Li Ang and the Marchisio father and son met in a cafe on the outskirts of Turin.
Marchisio Jr. was a little shy. He secretly looked at Li Ang from time to time. He was curious about the new manager of Inter Milan.
"Mr. Marchisio, I'll just get straight to the point." Li Ang smiled at Marchisio Jr. and then said to Old Marchisio, "Claudio is a genius. He is very talented. I admire him very much and want to invite him to join Inter Milan!"
Li Ang's words were very direct and domineering. However, with his current fame, such a tone was nothing.
Old Marchisio had some guesses about the purpose of Li Ang's visit, so he was not surprised to hear Li Ang say so. Old Marchisio was also very happy to hear Li Ang praise his son.
"Thank you, Mr. Li," Old Marchisio Jr. said. "However, Claudio is now a Juventus player, and he is very happy at Juventus."
"As far as I know, Claudio and Juventus have not renewed their contract," Li Ang said.
"Yes." Old Marchisio nodded. It was not a secret.
Li Ang's face showed a smile. He inadvertently learned that Marchisio had not renewed his contract with Juventus and was immediately tempted. He did not know why Juventus made such a mistake. The youth contract had expired and the new contract had not been signed. Although there were only a few days of free time, it was enough for him to operate.
Li Ang could guess what had happened. Marchisio Jr. was more loyal to Juventus, and Juventus seemed to be very confident. They were not worried that someone would come to poach him, so they did not have a seamless connection with Marchisio's contract.
That's right. Maybe the other Italian clubs would not come to poach him. Although Marchisio was a little genius at this time, he did not show that kind of extraordinary talent. The other teams would not choose to become enemies with Juventus for Marchisio Jr.
However, Li Ang was not afraid. He would not care about this. Besides, Inter Milan was Juventus' sworn enemy.
"Mr. Marchisio, let me tell you my conditions. After you listen, if you feel satisfied, then nod. If you feel that it is unacceptable, then today, we will have a cup of coffee together and nothing happened, "Li Ang said.
Old Marchisio looked at Li Ang in surprise and nodded. He wanted to hear what this Chinese man would say.
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