Tang Long, wearing his wet jersey just after training,
and wearing cleats, followed Chiwo into the spacious coach's office.
This was the second time Tang Long had come to this office
since signing to become an Inter Youth Team player.
Although it had been five months,
as soon as he entered, that familiar poster from his previous life's memories instantly caught Tang Long's attention—
An image of Inter Milan winning the treble in 2010!
In the center at C position, the old captain Sane蒂,
was lifting the Big Ear Cup high above his head!
Beside him were Milito, Sneijder, Eto'o, and other world-famous stars.
In his previous life, Tang Long watched the entire match in front of the TV.
Tang Long was a fan of Ronaldo since childhood,
and because of Ronaldo, he fell in love with Inter Milan!
On the day Inter Milan won the treble in 2010,
Tang Long still remembers the eleven empty beer bottles were scattered all over the ground at the barbecue stand.
Seeing Tang Long's transfixed eyes,
Chiwo smiled and handed Tang Long a freshly made cappuccino.
"Did you watch this match? I was also at the field that day, haha!"
"I was the left-back, focusing on defending Bayern's Robben."
"That bald guy was so fast, he passed me several times; luckily, we won in the end, otherwise, I would have played pretty badly that day!"
Tang Long nodded, his eyes sparkling with hope.
"Mr. Chiwo, if one day, I could represent Inter Milan and win the Champions League, that would be the most wonderful moment of my life!"
Chiwo was taken aback, then patted Tang Long on the shoulder, laughing out loud.
"Hahaha, not bad, you have ambition!"
"There are many youth players here, but you are the first, Tang!"
"You are the first to bring up the dream of winning the Champions League with Inter, you really have vision!"
Chiwo's laughter brought Tang Long back to reality.
Uh...
Represent Inter Milan to win the Champions League?
That's thinking a bit too far ahead indeed!
You really have big dreams.
For now, the most important immediate goal is to solve the issue of renewing the youth contract.
"Mr. Chiwo, you know," Tang Long tentatively asked, "my youth contract expires in a month, I love Inter Milan very much, I've been a fan since I was little, could you help me renew my contract?"
Chiwo blinked,
shook the coffee in his hand,
and shook his head at Tang Long.
"I can't, I can't help you renew your youth contract."
This statement immediately tightened Tang Long's heart.
The joy he felt just now fell instantly to the bottom.
It seems, even with the help of the Green Grass Wisdom Engine System,
his performance on the field just now still didn't earn Chiwo's trust!
This was understandable.
Although the AI system accurately predicted the best passing routes,
limited by his poor passing skills,
often, his technique couldn't keep up with his thoughts.
Just as Tang Long was feeling down,
Chiwo's next sentence instantly lifted Tang Long's heart from the bottom to the sky!
"Tang, I solemnly tell you, a player like you should immediately move up to the Inter First Team for training!"
"The level of the youth league is too low, your sense of the game on the field has already surpassed players of your age!"
"Only by being with the Inter First Team can your skills improve rapidly."
Inter First Team?
Tang Long's heart tightened immediately—
wasn't this the dream he had pursued since he arrived here 5 months ago?
To lead Inter Milan in Serie A and on the European stage like his childhood idol Ronaldo,
to win championship titles!
"Sign! I will sign immediately! Mr. Chiwo, I'll sign the Inter First Team contract right now! Where's the pen?"
Tang Long's excitement was evident.
Chiwo paused for a moment, just smiled!
He motioned for Tang Long to sit down.
"I was joking with you!"
"I'm just a coach in the Inter Youth Team, still just an assistant coach."
"Signing with the First Team requires the sports director Ossilio's approval, I don't have such authority."
The best I can do now is to extend your youth contract for a year."
Tang Long felt a bit embarrassed.
He didn't even realize Chiwo was joking with him.
But he quickly nodded, "Oh, I see."
He calmed down his excitement.
Chiwo was right.
He was only an assistant coach in the youth team, how could he have the power to sign First Team contracts?
However, since he can extend the youth team contract for another year,
that is also a very good thing.
This was the goal he had wanted to achieve from the beginning.
Moreover, only by continuing in the youth team,
will he have the chance to be selected by Inter's head coach Mancini for the First Team in the future.
First, secure his position!
"But there's one thing, Tang, next weekend, Inter Milan will face Genoa at home."
Chiwo's eyes flashed with a hint of pride,
"It's now November, there are many injuries in the First Team, and Mancini is struggling to fill the 18-man roster."
"In all likelihood, Mancini will have a youth player fill in for the roster this weekend."
"I will recommend you, Tang, then you will have the chance to sit on the substitutes' bench at Meazza stadium."
Tang Long's eyes lit up and he promptly asked Chiwo:
"Does that mean I'll have the chance to come on as a substitute for Inter Milan in the Serie A match this weekend?"
Chiwo neither confirmed nor denied.
"I didn't say that, field decisions are up to Mancini."
"If the team takes an early lead, like 3:0, 4:0, Mancini might give rookies some time, you indeed would have a chance."
"Even if there's no opportunity, making an appearance in the First Team and letting Mancini know who you are, isn't necessarily a bad thing, right?"
"Yes!" Tang Long nodded earnestly.
After signing the renewal on the youth team contract,
Tang Long happily parted with Chiwo with a hug.
Walking out of the office building door,
Tang Long looked at the bright and dazzling blue Mediterranean sky!
He finally let out a long breath.
Finally able to continue staying at Inter Milan!
...
Three days later.
Chiwo fulfilled his promise and reported Tang Long to the First Team head coach Mancini.
Mancini accepted without any screening, after all, it was just a young player from the youth team filling up the numbers, he fully trusted his staff.
Thus, Tang Long entered the 18-man roster of Inter First Team for the 11th round of the 2014-2015 Serie A season.
Greater challenges awaited him!
Tang Long even dreamt the day before the match,
of himself at Meazza stadium, performing a sublime pass in front of 80,000 spectators, assisting the main striker Icardi to score!
He dreamt of Icardi rushing over and lifting him up:
"Brilliant through ball! Great pass!"
80,000 fans at Meazza stadium cheered for his spectacular performance.
"TUNG!"
The fans were chanting his name!