I AM the Football Star

Chapter 246 - 86: Last-Minute Transfer, Superstar Arrives

A four million half-year contract is relatively rare even in Serie A.

This year, the average transfer period investment by Serie A teams is only three million euros.

With player transfers, it is possible that many teams actually spend tens of millions of euros on buying players.

But... even if they have money, they don’t spend it like this.

Moreover, such operation would bring a lot of negative impact on San Remo’s future signings.

When everyone thinks you’re a fool with lots of money, any player you’re interested in will have a 30% premium.

Furthermore, the subsequent problem is not just the transfer fee.

"Sky-high transfer! San Remo spends extravagantly to strengthen their forward line!"

"Top right winger returns, will San Remo be unstoppable in the second half of the season?"

"Secured promotion in advance! San Remo’s terrifying lineup unveiled!"

"True core up front! Becher’s will lead San Remo to victory!"

"Salary mystery? How high is Becher’s salary level?"

"Special contract! San Remo gives Becher’s the greatest future choice options!"

If most of these are rumors, media speculation, then the exclusive interview titled "Leadership changes! San Remo welcomes a true leader!" published by the famous Italian nasty media Republican Newspaper caused an uproar.

They specially invited Becher’s for an interview, asking about many sensitive topics circulating in the market.

And Becher’s seemed unaware that Republican Newspaper is highly unwelcome within the San Remo team, answering all questions meticulously.

Journalist: "Can we know the duration of your contract?"

Becher’s: "Three years."

Journalist: "Why only three years? Aren’t usual contracts five years?"

Becher’s: "Because I just turned twenty-six this year. Three years later, I will reach the peak state of my career, and by then I can make another most important decision of my life, which is one of the guarantees San Remo gave me."

Spoken quite directly.

Three years later, Becher’s would ask for a super high salary contract or join the big clubs still pursuing him at that time, then launch an assault on the honors of a top star.

This contract would be envied by any professional player.

It’s like Barça offering a three-year contract without a penalty clause to 26-year-old Messi, and Real Madrid giving a five-year top-paid contract to 33-year-old C Luo.

Just ridiculous!

Of course, Barça letting go of Messi is just as absurd!

Journalist: "What is your salary? Can you reveal it?"

Becher’s: "Basic salary is Eight hundred thousand euros."

Journalist: "Wow! That must be the second highest salary in the Italian Third Division, right? First is Latu Yidi?"

Becher’s: "I’m not sure, if Latu Yidi’s contract has enough bonus clauses then perhaps it is."

Journalist: "You are about to join San Remo, what are your thoughts on San Remo’s previous playing styles?"

Becher’s: "San Remo had two styles of play before, one when Morici was there, and another when Morici wasn’t. I prefer the former. The latter was too simple in attack, often hard to perform against strong opponents."

Journalist: "How do you view Lu Yang and Morici then?"

Becher’s: "They are both good players. I appreciate Morici’s creativity and Lu Yang’s diligence."

Journalist: "Do you have any expectations about your role within the team?"

Becher’s: "I hope to bring a leap forward in San Remo’s attack. I believe this is also why they signed me. After all, defense relies on attitude, but sometimes diligence alone isn’t enough for attack."

Journalist: "It is a pleasure to speak with you. Best wishes for advancing further in San Remo, leading them to more glory."

Becher’s: "Certainly will."

This interview spread across most of the Italian football scene.

Especially those savvy veterans, upon seeing this interview, immediately know San Remo is doomed.

At least, San Remo will definitely go through a period of upheaval.

First of all, the choice of this media outlet itself is intriguing.

Lu Yang’s conflict with Republican Newspaper is well-known.

For Lu Yang, Sofia even held a press conference to unilaterally ban Republican Newspaper.

Yet Becher’s didn’t mind the exclusive interview with Republican Newspaper.

As the top transfer during this winter window, he shouldn’t lack interview invitations; he had plenty of options.

Maybe Republican Newspaper really is the most influential, but... can you completely overlook the tense relationship between Republican Newspaper and the leader of the team you’re about to join?

This at least conveys one piece of information.

Lu Yang’s interpersonal relationships aren’t a priority for Becher’s.

This can further be extended to the matter of team hierarchy.

Becher’s readily accepted the term "leading San Remo" mentioned multiple times by the Republican Newspaper journalist, showing considerable willingness.

This also reflects his inner thoughts.

He believes he’s here to lead San Remo and make it better.

Simultaneously, he implied that his actual salary might exceed Latu Yidi’s, along with his hefty transfer fee, he no doubt considers himself the "number one" player for San Remo.

Not the goalie wearing number one jersey, but... the key player, even the leader.

But it’s well-known that the leader of San Remo is... Lu Yang!

Finally, while Becher’s praised Lu Yang’s diligence, he later mentioned in the interview that sometimes diligence alone isn’t enough, clearly indicating his disapproval of Lu Yang.