The Parisians are undoubtedly proud and optimistic. For them, winning the Big Ears Cup and dominating all of Europe is only a matter of time because they have ample funds and also possess the strongest genius forward of this era, Loki. Even if they can't win it now, as long as Loki levels up for a few years and enters his peak as a player, and the team makes some reasonable reinforcements, winning the Champions League will become a matter of course.
Tuchel's interest in Tendou was not great. He had someone contact Tendou only out of respect for Loki.
A libero?
How many Beckenbauers can there be in this world?
But since Loki had asked, he could only agree. Anyway, it was only a few million; what was given was given.
What Tuchel was thinking was: after signing him, throw him into the youth team to test the waters. If he's really that outstanding, it won't be too late to promote him to the first team then. He had just taken over PSG, and his coaching position was not yet stable. What he needed most right now was results; he absolutely did not want to be developing a "young maiden." What he wanted were players with immediate combat power.
As for what Loki said, that the other possessed the same high level of talent and immediate combat power as himself? Tuchel's response was, how can there be so many prodigies in this world? When it comes to judging people, we head coaches are the professionals. You just need to play your own game well.
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On the other side, Luna also contacted his team after returning.
Real Madrid's reaction was even more arrogant than PSG's. After all, they were Real Madrid, the top powerhouse in Europe. In their eyes, PSG was just a nouveau riche.
It's like this: in the fan community, there's an unwritten rule. To be labeled a "powerhouse club," you must meet these two conditions. First, you must have won at least 10 top-league titles (Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1, Bundesliga, Serie A). Second, you must have won at least two Champions League titles. Only when you have fulfilled these two conditions do you have the right to be called a powerhouse.
And Real Madrid, they are the recognized kings of the Champions League, the only club in Europe to have won the Champions League more than ten times. The team behind them, Milan, has won the Champions League a total of 7 times (as of 2024).
The currently recognized 8 major powerhouses in Europe are: Real Madrid, Bayern, Barça, Manchester United, Liverpool, Juventus, Milan, and Inter. Ajax has enough Champions League titles, but the league's intensity is lower, so fans do not recognize their league championships.
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"You want Tendou's match recordings and his physical test data?"
Ego and Anri were preparing to go to the JFU to report on the progress of the Blue Lock project. They never thought that their project had only reached the third stage, and there would already be interest from the top five major leagues.
"That's right. If possible, I'd like to have a man-to-man talk with Tendou," Adam's attitude was sincere. Who else could he blame but himself for having such a stingy boss? Right now, he wasn't that attached to money anymore. What his football career lacked was only honor. The Premier League, the Champions League, the World Cup—these were his biggest pursuits. If he could win even one Champions League at Tottenham, he would be willing to retire at Tottenham.
This was the influence of the European youth academy system. For Adam, Tottenham was his third home, not just a simple team.
"I can give you the recordings and the data. As for the talk, I need to get Tendou's consent first." Ego did not agree hastily. For Tendou, Tottenham could only be considered a decent destination. Ego believed that what Tendou needed most at this stage was playing time. And Tottenham? He didn't think they could guarantee Tendou enough of it.
"OK. I respect your choice." Adam Blake left.
Ego just told Anri to make another copy of the already copied match recording.
But before Anri could even leave the room, Loki followed right in.
"You also want Tendou's match recordings and physical test data?"
"Also?"
Loki understood as soon as he heard. Those guys had beaten him to Ego.
"That's right. I feel that I can get along well with Tendou. I'll look after him at PSG, and he won't be treated unfairly in any way." The words of a rich man were full of confidence.
"If possible, I'd also like his contact information."
Loki's contract had just been bought out by PSG, and his foundation in the team was still very shallow. To fight with that Brazilian emperor, he naturally had to cultivate his own forces. This way, he would have more say in the locker room. He felt that he could become like C-Ronaldo with Bale and Benzema. He was C-Ronaldo, and Tendou was Bale or Benzema.
The French prodigy's dream was beautiful, but Ego still sent him away for the same reason. Ego told Anri to make another copy of the recording.
And then, Luna, Dada Silva, and Cavasoz all came knocking one after another.
Ego, Anri: "..."
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Before long.
"Stop lazing around, genius. Come over here for a moment."
In the dormitory, Ego's voice suddenly sounded. Chigiri and the others, who had just returned, looked at Tendou strangely. This was the first time the four-eyed guy had proactively invited a player to his place.
"What's the matter? If it's not too important, don't bother me."
"It's about the invitations from the top five major league teams. Is that important?"
That was quite important.
Tendou turned off his virtual screen, and with a flip, he walked out of the room, leaving the few of them staring at each other. They were no longer calm. In this isolated Blue Lock, the only ones who could have discovered Tendou were naturally the five world-star players like Loki. And the teams they played for, the worst was still Tottenham in the Premier League.
This time, Tendou was really about to take off!
The ultimate goal for a basketball player is to play in the NBA. For a football player, it's to play in the top five major leagues. This not only means an endless stream of money but also fame and status.
Chigiri had to admit, he was really jealous!
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"All five of them invited me?"
"That's right. I want to hear your opinion."
Tendou came to the control room. The environment here was very simple, a very Japanese-style single-suite decoration. Tendou and Ego sat face to face. Anri poured him a cup of coffee. The young lady was like a hot-blooded youth in front of the media, but in daily life, she was more like a good wife and loving mother.
"What conditions did they offer?"
"I don't know yet. They want to talk to you in person."
"I see. Then what's your purpose in looking for me?" Tendou took a sip of the coffee. Hmm, it was bad. He didn't like the bitter taste. He asked Anri to pour him another glass of water. The young lady didn't refuse but just rolled her eyes at him. The little brat was really disrespectful to her, a senior executive of the JFU.
"Just to give you some advice from a senior," Ego said, adjusting his glasses. "At this stage, I don't think it's a good thing for you to join their teams."
"Got it. You also think I should go to some mid-to-lower-table teams to level up first, and then consider joining a top team?"
Hearing this, Ego was stunned for a moment. He hadn't expected this kid to have such high awareness. He had underestimated Tendou. Before transmigrating, he was a web novel enthusiast. The pros and cons involved... those web novel authors had already told him through their words long ago.
But...
"Mediocre talents need to consider such problems. Geniuses start directly at powerhouse clubs."
Tendou's expression was very confident. Not to mention the current Loki, there was also C-Ronaldo before him, who was brought back to Old Trafford by the old gaffer at the age of 18. And after him, there was Yamal, who was winning the European Championship while doing his homework at 17 and had become the core of Barcelona. They had started playing for powerhouse clubs at seventeen or eighteen.
And Tendou, as someone with a cheat system, was confident he could catch up to and even surpass these monsters!
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