Chapter 44 Van Gaal's Selfishness

"Last night among the fans in Almere, I saw Pete De Visser."

Chief scout Tony Browns Slots frowned worriedly and reminded, "This is the second time Eindhoven has observed Yang Yang up close. I suggest that we should do it as soon as possible."

Almere is a satellite club of Ajax, and Yang Yang is a die-hard fan of Van Basten. No matter from which point of view, there is no reason for Ajax to let this much-promising player fall by the wayside, especially Still voted for the sworn enemy Eindhoven.

If this is the case, then Ajax's face can be wiped out.

"I also agree with Tony's statement. When Robben was in Groningen, we had the best chance, but Eindhoven took the lead. If we had grabbed Robben in time, then the current situation It's completely different." Patrick Radru also responded.

Robben is one of the most eye-catching rookies in Dutch football in the past two or three years. He is also known as the new Dutch three Musketeers along with Van Persie of Feyenoord and Van der Vaart of Ajax, but he is proud of both Van Persie and Van der Vaart. The youth training is different, but Robben debuted in Groningen in the north of the Netherlands.

Robben caused the competition between the three giants, but in the end it was Eindhoven who took the lead, which made the Ajax team always regret, otherwise, Robben and Van der Mede would be separated on the two wings, Ibra With Šimovic in centre and Van der Vaart in midfield, Ajax's attacking front will be invincible.

But unfortunately, Robben has become the star of PSV Eindhoven today.

"I also think that Yang Yang really has the ability to play for Ajax, and from what I have learned, he is obviously closer to us than other teams, after all, he is in Almere. A year." Luther Carroll also stated.

Although it is only a satellite club in name, in fact, Almere can be regarded as part of Ajax's youth training system.

Of course, this part is pretty trivial.

"How did he behave yesterday?" Van Gaal asked flatly.

Although he was very happy to see Yang Yang being recognized by everyone, since it was a public business, he would do it publicly and would not care about personal relationships.

"Performed well, especially in the first half, made a few threats and scored a goal, and he was able to score a goal single-handedly with two players defended by Vermaelen and Emmanuel Knollson, It's not easy," said chief scout Slotz.

"Last night, Aaron Moy's football online was also discussing this game enthusiastically, and he was very recognized for his performance. This is the third consecutive period. It is estimated that there are many teams eyeing him now." Patrick Radru reminded.

Van Gaal continued noncommittally: "What about his own attitude?"

"I don't know, but I think he would still be happy to join Ajax."

"why?"

"He came to the Netherlands a year ago and lived with his uncle. His uncle runs a Chinese restaurant in Almere, and he himself is studying at Bakken Academy. If he joins us at Ajax, no matter what his life is You can stay the same with your studies, but when you go to Eindhoven, it's all messed up."

When he said this, Patrick Radru suddenly smiled, "I specifically got to know John Rep, it turns out that this kid is better at reading than playing football, and he actually got all the grades in the final assessment of Bakken Academy. First in the grade, and also received a scholarship.”

"Really?" Everyone present looked surprised.

Even Van Gaal and Koeman were slightly moved.

In the Ajax youth training camp, there are many players who are good at football, and there are also many players who are good at school, but players who are good at football and good academic performance are really rare.

Unexpectedly, this person named Yang Yang is actually a scholar.

Van Gaal pondered for a while, then turned to look at Van Basten, "Marco, what do you think?"

Van Basten grinned and smiled, "I like that kid."

In a word, it completely shows Van Basten's attitude.

Van Gaal looked at the first team coach Koeman again, who shrugged and said he had no opinion.

Although he is a head coach who also has youth training, he is more concerned with promoting youth training talents. Luther Carroll is in charge of more affairs, while Van Gaal, the technical director, is in charge of all Ajax operations. Athletics Affairs.

In other words, the famous Dutch coach is everyone present, including Van Basten's direct boss.

His words at the moment can judge Ajax's choice.

Van Gaal did not rush to express his position, but turned over the scouting report and materials on hand, frowning slightly, obviously thinking and thinking, but soon, he put down the document in his hand.

"Judging from the materials, he has already won a place in Almere to participate in the talent day, so my opinion is that we can talk to him first to stabilize him, but it is best to arrange him to participate in the talent day selection, and then take care of him. It is a rare experience and exercise opportunity to have a close inspection systematically.”

Ajax's talent day selection is twice a year. Each time, players from the first team will be arranged to participate in training and competition with all the players participating in the selection. At that time, there will be nearly a thousand people from around Amsterdam and all over the Netherlands. Even young players from all over the world participate.

This is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity to recognize one's own strength, and it is also a platform for broadening one's horizons.

More importantly, if a 16-year-old player like Yang Yang signs directly into the team, he usually jumps to the 17th or 18th age group, and then slowly gets promoted from the echelon, but if he is selected through the genius day, as long as he performs well, There is a complete opportunity to directly fill up the second team, which is the team coached by Van Basten.

This can be regarded as a little selfishness that Van Gaal showed within the scope of the rules and powers.

Van Gaal believes that participating in the talent day selection is a good choice and a good opportunity to experience whether it is from the perspective of the club's inspection of players or from Yang Yang's own development.

After all, the opportunity to compete with the stars of the first team is not something that can be found casually.

After listening to Van Gaal's words, everyone felt that Van Gaal was more cautious and strict, which was also in line with his usual style of behavior, so it was not surprising.

It doesn't matter whether you participate in the talent day selection or not, the main reason is that there are competitors now.

"What if Eindhoven contacted him during this period of time?" Chief scout Slots worried.

The reason why everyone is eager to sign Yang Yang is also out of this consideration.

"He's a smart guy, he doesn't have many chances to go to Eindhoven at this time, and as you said, his uncle is in Almere, as long as we promise, after the talent day selection, no matter what the results are, we are willing to sign Let him go, then I believe he will not refuse."

After listening to it, everyone felt that it was reasonable, and they were still very confident in the attraction of Ajax.

"Of course, to be on the safe side, Patrick, take a trip to Almere yourself after the meeting."

Patrick Radlu nodded and agreed, "I'll go to the Chinese restaurant to talk to his uncle first."

"If he's not in a Chinese restaurant, it should be at a skate park. You go directly to him there and tell him by the way, it's my decision," Van Gaal said flatly.

Everyone was surprised when they heard this.

How did Van Gaal know where to look for him?

Did they know each other before?

So what is their relationship?

Everyone was suspicious, but Van Gaal wouldn't say much, and they didn't need to guess.

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Near noon, youth training assistant Patrick Radru, accompanied by scout Fred Arroyo, came to Shenji Chinese Restaurant in Almere, but Yang Yang was not there.

After an in-depth conversation with Yang Yang's uncle Shen Ming, they led the way to the skate park by Shen Yuzhu, and saw Yang Yang who had been working hard all morning in the core skateboard area.

At this moment, Yang Yang has already completed the training program against the wall. In front of a yellow marker plate, he is pushing, pulling, picking or clasping his left and right feet to make the ball move around the small marker plate.

As Ajax's youth training assistants and scouts, Radru and Arroyo naturally know very well that this is the most basic ball-handling action, but Yang Yang is doing it over and over again, with the expression on his face. He was so focused that he didn't notice their presence on the outside.

From his wet jersey, sweating profusely, and the dilapidated wall in front of him, they can easily think of Yang Yang's training program here and the hard work of this Chinese boy.

This shocked both of them.

This is almost masochistic training, especially this kind of extremely boring basic training, but he can be so focused.

"How long has he been training like this?" Patrick Radru asked in a trembling voice.

"Three months." Shen Yuzhu was still a little distressed when he said it.

Her parents regarded Yang Yang as her son, and she also regarded Yang Yang as her own younger brother.

Radru and Arroyo glanced at each other, and both saw the shock in the other's eyes. Obviously, they both thought of the same thing, that is, Yang Yang's rapid ascension from Almere started three months ago. He took everyone by surprise after that, like he was skyrocketing, improving almost every game.

After everyone came down to it, they all suspected that it was because he suddenly became enlightened and understood the game. Combined with Yang Yang's poor basic skills, everyone thought it was reasonable, but now it seems that the secret of his soaring ascent is hidden in this skate park. in?

Van Gaal must have known this, and that's why he told them to come to the skate park if they couldn't find anyone in the Chinese restaurant.

But what is his relationship with Yang Yang? How did they meet?

"It seems that we still underestimated him." Patrick Radru shook his head.

Fred Arroyo also agreed, they really underestimated Yang Yang.

This is not to underestimate Yang Yang's current strength, but to underestimate Yang Yang and his future possibilities.

God knows how far he can reach in the future with his almost self-abuse immersion in training and the progress he has shown so far?