Chapter 11 Make A Bet With The Coach, Leave The Team If You Don't Score In The First Game!
As the day's training concluded, the Union Berlin U18 youth team players gathered around Su Luo, their eagerness palpable.
"Su, are you playing today?"
"That girl Bundi saw last week was stunning. I forgot to add her as a friend."
"You're incorrigible. Take a leaf out of Jia Su's book and charm them left and right."
"Su's popularity might soon lead to his downfall."
"Let's be serious," Su Luo interjected sternly. "This is team building, fostering camaraderie and enhancing combat readiness!"
The young players admired Su Luo's maturity despite being one or two years their junior.
In less than a month since joining, Su Luo had become the youth team's spiritual leader.
Initially met with skepticism due to his ethnicity, Su Luo's on-field prowess swiftly won over the proud Germans.
In the Bundesliga U18 Youth League, Union Berlin dominated with seven consecutive victories, scoring 24 goals.
Su Luo alone netted 20 goals, leaving rival youth training directors astonished.
However, Su Luo's popularity stemmed not only from his athletic prowess but also from his penchant for organizing "team-building" outings to nightclubs.
Most of Union Berlin's youth players hailed from modest backgrounds, having never experienced such nightlife.
Su Luo's outings served as an eye-opener for them, albeit a headache for youth training director Andreev.
Initially critical of Su Luo's conduct, Andreev was eventually compelled to turn a blind eye, given the team's stellar performance and standings.
However, the first team's coach, Neuhaus, maintained a strict stance.
Renowned for his no-nonsense approach, Neuhaus meticulously managed players' private lives, tolerating Su Luo solely for his talent.
Andreev was unsure whether Neuhaus would sanction his proposal.
Deciding to confront Neuhaus directly, Andreev headed to the training base gate.
Moments later, Neuhaus arrived, catching the youth team players off guard.
Addressing Su Luo, Neuhaus instructed the others to disperse.
Leaving Su Luo alone, Neuhaus interrogated him, his demeanor intimidating.
"Why did I spare you?" Neuhaus inquired, his tone icy.
Su Luo remained composed. "You're considering promoting me to the first team."
"Is that so?" Neuhaus seemed taken aback.
"How did you know I didn't kick you out?" he pressed further.
"Nightclub visits are off-duty and not contract violations. Additionally, the first team requires additional strikers for scoring, especially until the winter window. I'm the best option," Su Luo replied confidently.
Neuhaus chuckled. "You're as audacious as they say. But why do you believe you're qualified for the first team?"
Su Luo responded in fluent German, "Because I excel at scoring goals."
Neuhaus's stern façade softened momentarily.
"If you commit to rigorous training and lead a disciplined personal life, I may consider promoting you," he conceded.
"But why should I elevate you when you've spoiled the youth team players?"
Su Luo smiled. "Shall we make a wager? I'll score in the next league game."
Neuhaus narrowed his eyes. "That's a bold claim. Even Ronaldo and Messi can't guarantee goals."
"Agreed! If you deliver, I'll promote you to the first team and offer a contract. Fail, and we terminate your contract. Do you dare?"
"Absolutely," Su Luo affirmed, departing confidently, leaving Neuhaus dumbfounded.
"Does he not care about playing time? Is he truly that confident?" Neuhaus wondered aloud.
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