"Do you want to get more competition opportunities?"
"Of course I do."
"Do you want to play a more important role in the first team, even as a player?"
"Does this need to be said?"
"Very good, then give your best performance in the last four games of this season!"
This was the conversation that Mendes had with Su Dong and Ronnie when he came to the apartment in the Park of Nations that night.
The Portuguese agent recounted the conversation he had with Aurelio Pereira today, introducing the current situation of Sporting Lisbon and the team's transfer and recruitment plan for the new season.
Poverty is a common characteristic of almost all Portuguese Super League teams.
In order to prepare for the 2004 European Cup in Portugal, new stadiums are being built or renovated across Portugal, with Sporting Lisbon, Benfica and Porto being the top priority.
Porto has invested nearly 100 million euros in renovating the stadium, Sporting Lisbon has invested 125 million euros, and Benfica has invested 150 million euros. The new stadium will be used as the venue for the European Cup finals.
Of course, the money is not all paid by the clubs. The Portuguese government also provides a considerable proportion of funding, but the clubs also have to deal with part of the funds themselves, which is even more difficult for the Portuguese Super League teams, which are already not well-off.
Sporting Lisbon, in particular, has just built a training base in Alcoschetti, and with the new stadium, the financial situation is quite tight. It is no secret that they are selling players to alleviate the financial crisis.
On the contrary, Porto, who are rich and wealthy, have strong financial resources. They can take the opportunity to recruit the talented stars they like in the Portuguese Super League and form a strong and competitive team.
In terms of financial resources, Sporting Lisbon is definitely not as good as Porto.
Therefore, this summer, Sporting Lisbon's transfer budget is still infinitely close to zero.
Even if they do sell several valuable players in the team, they may not be able to spare much money to invest in the transfer market.
"But this is your chance!" Mendes reminded very seriously.
"Judging from the current situation, the transfer and recruitment efforts will not be large. What is certain is that the central defender will be recruited, because Andre Cruz is basically determined to leave the team. If Hugo Viana also leaves the team,
The midfield also needs signings. Apart from these two positions, there will basically not be any big moves in the middle and wide areas of the frontcourt."
When he said this, Mendes once again warned the two young players in front of him.
"Remember, your performance in the next four games will determine your status in the team in the new season. If you want to make more money, get more game opportunities, or even enter the lineup, then you must play in these four games.
Give your best performance in every game."
This morning, Mendes did not discuss contract extension with Aurelio.
He could see Aurelio's eagerness, especially Sudong, who has become too popular recently. There are ruthless characters like Luis Suarez who are coveted outside. If Inter Milan comes forward, Sporting Lisbon will not be able to retain people at all.
.
In this case, the better Sudong behaves, the more negotiating chips Mendes will have.
"I can tell you the bottom line. Aurelio's proposal to me is to double your salary."
Su Dong and Ronny looked at each other, both a little surprised.
Their current monthly salary is 2,000 euros, and if doubled, it would be 4,000 euros, which is already a lot.
Especially considering that they are only seventeen years old.
"But I refused because I felt that this was not enough for you."
Mendes' words made both Su Dong and Ronnie feel their blood heat up.
"Salary may not explain anything, but it can reflect the importance the club attaches to you. I hope to get you more of the salary you deserve, but the premise is that you must give your best on the court.
Performance."
Mendes's words made Su Dong and Ronnie nod their heads.
Needless to say, Su Dong, Ronnie is also going crazy for money.
He had not paid back the money he borrowed from Su Dong for his father's medical treatment.
Of course, Su Dong didn't take the money seriously either.
"And Ronnie, please don't stay up all day and all night recently. Pay attention to moderation." Mendes reminded kindly.
Ronnie was a little embarrassed, but nodded anyway.
As a young man in love, he is now at the age where he knows the taste and knows no restraint.
Looking at Ronnie and then Su Dong, Mendes' brows still didn't loosen.
If Ronnie didn't know how to control himself after falling in love, then Su Dong was in a different situation. He didn't have a life outside football at all.
Everything in Su Dong seems to revolve around football. From morning to night, apart from eating, sleeping and taking necessary rest, the rest of the time is spent training and competing. This gives Mendes a headache.
How much less worry would it be if these two guys neutralized each other?
"Su, do you want to find a girlfriend?" Mendes suddenly asked with a smile.
Ronnie on the side listened and looked at Mendes with sorrowful eyes, as if to say: Are you too partial?
When I have a girlfriend, I have to be restrained, but when I turn around, I have to introduce a girlfriend to Su Dong?
But after thinking about it again, Ronnie laughed cheerfully, patted his chest and said, "Yes, you really should find a girlfriend. Later, I will ask Jordana to find one for you and keep it with me."
"No, no, no." Su Dong quickly waved his hand, "No, no, no."
"Why?"
"Yes, Su, it would be good to have a girlfriend and adjust your life." Mendes also advised.
Su Dong smiled and scratched his head in embarrassment, "I don't have time."
The two people next door fell down together.
This reason is so strong!
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In the 32nd round of the Portuguese Super League, Sporting Lisbon challenged Wazim away from home.
In the 80th minute of the game, Su Dong came on as substitute for Hugo Viana.
At this time, the score on the court is 1 to 2. According to international practice, the home team is in front and the visiting team is in behind.
This chapter is not over yet, please click the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Jardel was injured in the Portuguese Cup in midweek, but the impact was not big. This round is still the same, and he broke the opponent's goal in the 29th minute
goal.
The situation took a turn for the worse in the second half.
In the 48th minute, Sporting Lisbon midfielder Rui Bento received a second yellow card and was sent off with a red card.
Wazim made continuous substitutions and used up three substitutions in one go, hoping to reverse Sporting Lisbon in one go.
Although in the 59th minute, Joao Pinto scored another victory for Sporting Lisbon, in the 68th minute, Gilma scored a goal for Wazim.
Subsequently, the home team launched wave after wave of fierce attacks on Sporting Lisbon.
Sporting Lisbon, which had one less player to fight, had to retreat and take a defensive stance.
Boloni's first two substitutions were to strengthen the defense of the midfield and back line. It was not until the 80th minute that they decided to replace Su Dong with Su Dong and Jardel forming a double forward after basically stabilizing the position.
Obviously, the Romanian head coach knows very well that it is not safe to just stick to it.
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"Sporting Lisbon steals the ball in midfield."
"Captain Barbosa successfully stole the ball within his own 30-meter area."
"Passed to Joao Pinto."
"Pinto directly made a long pass and launched an attack."
"A quick counterattack from Sporting Lisbon on the right."
"We can see that young player Su Dong has been pulled to the right and is sprinting forward quickly."
"He was marked by Wazim's left back Quim Beto, and the two were competing for speed on the right side."
"Oh my God, Su Dong is 25 centimeters taller than Quim Beto, but his speed is not inferior to that of the Portuguese left back who is 1.68 meters tall. You know, Quim Beto
But he has always been known for his speed."
"This is absolutely a shocking performance, Su Dong's speed is too fast!!!"
"On the right side of the penalty area, Su Dong caught the ball first, glanced at the penalty area, and passed the ball low with his right foot."
"Jadel quickly followed up in the middle, fell to the ground and shot!!!!"
“The ball went in!!!!”
“goalllllllllllllllllllllllll!!!!!”
"In the 85th minute, Sporting Lisbon used a quick counterattack and the wonderful cooperation of the two forwards to break Wazim's goal again, three to one!"
"Su Dong, who came on as a substitute, made a sharp attack on the right wing, made a precise pass from the right wing, assisted Jardel with a shovel shot in front of the goal, and scored the third goal for Sporting Lisbon. It was also another victory for Jardel.
Turn it on twice."
"This was a counterattack goal led by two forwards, especially Su Dong, whose speed on the right wing left a deep impression."
"Quim Beto is probably also very depressed. He was originally very confident in his speed, but now, Su Dong is not only taller and stronger than him, but his speed is not inferior to him."
"Jader is holding Su Dong in his arms to celebrate the goal."
"I have to say that at least half of the credit for this goal should be remembered by Su Dong."
"Sporting Lisbon's key man once again played a key role."
"Although there was no goal in this game, Su Dong is still the player who turned the situation around at the critical moment."
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On the evening of April 27, in the 33rd round of the Portuguese Super League, Sporting Lisbon challenged Boavista away.
This is the focus of the competition for the Portuguese Super League championship this season.
Both teams played with their full lineups. No one on either side was holding back, and their tactics tended to be prudent and targeted. No one left any chance for the other side.
This resulted in the two teams playing for more than an hour, and the score was still zero to zero.
Even in the 60th minute, Boavista's head coach Pacheco took the lead in making adjustments and replaced wing player Bosingwa and forward Silva in order to transform the team's offensive tactics.
But Sporting Lisbon also quickly replaced captain Barbosa to strengthen the midfield and stabilize the position.
Time passed bit by bit, and neither side could score the other's goal.
Brazilian striker Jardel, who won the top scorer of the Portuguese Super League in advance and scored more than 40 goals in a single season, was restrained by Boavista's defense tonight and looked a little sluggish.
Eighty minutes into the match, Boloni finally lost his composure.
Su Dong and Ronnie walked to the sidelines at the same time.
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