Of the current top five major European leagues, the Premier League is undoubtedly the number one, with the highest viewership. This can be seen from the market values of their teams alone. Apart from the few teams at the top, even the teams at the bottom of the Premier League have a market value of at least over 100 million euros.
Ranked second is La Liga. The two teams at the top are, of course, the two top powerhouses hailed as the final destination for football stars: Real Madrid and Barcelona. Below these two giants, there are also formidable teams like Atlético Madrid, Athletic Bilbao, and Villarreal.
In comparison, the overall state of Ligue 1, the Bundesliga, and Serie A seems a bit shabby. If you open a web novel and randomly find a football story to read now, nine times out of ten, the protagonist starts by leveling up in one of these three leagues, plays for one or two seasons, and then moves to either the Premier League or Real Madrid/Barcelona.
But Loki also had his own confidence. Although Ligue 1 lacks the competitiveness and attraction of the Premier League and La Liga, what does that have to do with their PSG? Their oil tycoon owner has plenty of money and is very willing to spend it! Their player lineup is not one bit inferior to Real, Bayern, or Barça, and is full of competitiveness.
Today, PSG's status in Ligue 1 is equivalent to Bayern's in the Bundesliga. As long as you come, you'll get league championships until you're sick of them.
Of course, for Loki, the Ligue 1 title no longer holds much attraction. At only 17 years old, he already has a World Cup and a Ligue 1 title. Next, his goal is only the Champions League.
"Come to PSG, Tendou! We're both only 17. As long as we join forces, we can definitely rule all of Europe and win countless championships!"
"I'm not talking about championships like the Nations League or the Conference League, but the Champions League!"
"I'll consider it."
Although Tendou said that, in his heart, he had no intention of joining PSG at all. As long as that guy Loki is at PSG, the boss of the Parc des Princes can only be him. Even superstars like Neymar and Messi were treated as mercenaries; the French only recognized Loki as one of their own.
...
And at this time.
Real world.
'I knew it. The side that scores first is most likely to lose.'
'No, this is too monstrous, right? Loki can even clear a header like that?'
'Damn it! So he still couldn't do it!'
'Stop with the overused memes.'
'What a pity. I feel bad for Tendou. His teammates couldn't help at all. In the end, he was so tired he was lying on the ground.'
'That damn Crow! Shameless! Shrimp-head man! What right do you have to tie with my Tendou?'
'Exactly! You only scored because of your teammates! If you have the guts, go one-on-one with Tendou! And you still have the nerve to trash-talk him? It makes my boobs hurt with anger!'
'Tone it down a bit, sisters. Football is not a one-on-one sport.'
'Damn it! You female fans are so annoying. Besides, Tendou has already scored 3 goals. Isn't that enough? His performance has already been heaven-defying!'
'Don't explain to those who don't understand football. To be able to perform a hat-trick against pros... this level of combat power is enough to play in Europe.'
The bullet comments were still lamenting that Tendou's final shot was blocked. Yes, it was just a pity. Most people didn't think there was any problem. The team they were facing was the World All-Star Team; losing the match was within reason. Three goals was not too many, not too few, just within the acceptable range for the audience.
Although there was some plot setup in the early stages, plus the World All-Star Team underestimating them, at most it was only enough for Tendou to score 3 goals. Any more, and the audience would feel that the production team was being too fanciful and detached from reality. So, for Tendou's loss, the audience only felt it was a pity. Their expectation for his combat power, instead of decreasing, had increased.
After all, this time it was a hat-trick against pros!
Subsequently, they began to chat about the issue of Tendou playing in Europe. But before they could start discussing where he would go, they saw Loki and the others snatching him up in person. That scene, like the judges on The Voice fighting for a contestant, dumbfounded many viewers.
'They're already fighting over him?'
'Isn't that nonsense? He's a libero! A top-tier one at that!'
'The key is that he's cheap! Didn't you see Adam (Kane)'s eyes were about to bleed?'
'Those bastards at Spurs! If they had kept Bale and Modrić back then, plus Kane, the three of them could have definitely won the Premier League title, or even the Champions League.'
'Don't say it! My head hurts!'
'Laughing! Does your Tottenham have money? Do you have money? Do you have money? DO YOU HAVE MONEY?'
'You upstairs have gone too far! You're even attacking his family!'
'I'm just bullying you, so what? Nyeh nyeh nyeh nyeh...'
'What are you nyeh-ing about? As if your Arsenal has a lot of money... alright, since they changed owners, they are pretty rich.'
'Of course, he should come to my PSG! Form a Euro-Asian divine duo with my turtle god! We won't have to worry about a lack of competitiveness for the next twenty years.'
When Adam and the others started fighting over him, many football fans in front of the screen who were originally just watching the show on their phones instantly became agitated. They were all veteran fans and began to madly type bullet comments to join the "battle." Even if it couldn't be realized in reality, being able to realize it in this virtual world could bring some comfort. They crazily analyzed the suitability of Tendou for their home teams, believing that Tendou joining their team was the best choice.
He's a libero, after all. How could he not be suitable?
...
And Tendou.
After dealing with the enthusiastic Loki and the others, he led his still-dazed teammates back to the dormitory. They were originally in a deep state of self-blame, feeling guilty for not being able to provide enough help to Tendou. In the end, they transformed their grief and indignation into motivation. They had just finished the match and had already run to the training ground for extra practice.
Of course, Tendou could see what was on their minds.
We all came to Blue Lock together. On what grounds can you be so outstanding?
You have to know, they were now fighting tooth and nail for just a meager spot on the U-20 team to play in the Youth World Cup. And what was the purpose of playing in the Youth World Cup? Of course, it was to attract the attention of scouts so they could sign with a powerhouse club and soar to the heavens.
But now, seeing the five major stars, in front of them, scrambling to invite Tendou, they instantly felt a sour taste in their mouths. For a football player, playing in the top five major leagues, joining a powerhouse club... that was the dream of their entire life.
And Tendou. He now had the opportunity to soar to the heavens.
Comparing people is truly infuriating.
...
After a shower, Tendou returned to the quiet dormitory. He had just finished a match and didn't have the extra energy for more practice. The double negative BUFF of the Zone + Flow, plus the libero style of play, made him feel extremely tired.
Out of boredom, he simply lay in bed and started watching the "show."
At this time, Isagi, Nagi, and Barou had once again fought their way back to the fourth stage.
Tendou didn't know if it was a plot arrangement or if Rin's team really couldn't find an opponent. In the end, these two teams still met.
"How is Itoshi Rin's team still in the fourth stage? Where's Shidou Ryusei? Where's Yukimiya Kenyu?"
Based on Tendou's understanding of these people, they shouldn't be afraid of a fight. How come they were still waiting for Isagi and the others to make a kingly return?
However, their fourth teammate was quite unexpected to Tendou.
Kira Ryosuke.
They had actually snatched Kira for their team.
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