From The Country Team To The Rich
Chapter 21 The First Test Match

Chapter 21 The First Test Match

The next day, on 2 August, Hoffenheim delivered the first test match before the season began.

Residents of Hoffenheim also wanted to watch, but were told that this was closed-door training and they were not allowed to watch.

This disappointed the citizens.

This was indeed a closed match, but compared to the other big clubs to block the media, Zhang Xian did not think so.

Zhang Xian thought If it lost, it would likely dispel the enthusiasm of the fans.

Although his opponent was a strong team one level higher, no one liked to lose.

At 10 am, the player bus Rheinbamann slowly entered the village of Hoffenheim.

The dark green bus stopped in front of the club building.

Before the bus came, Zhang Xian and Mary were already standing there.

The car door opened, and a man in a white shirt and trousers walked down.

This is the general manager of the Rheinbaman club, Taylor Hawson.

"Hello my friend!"

Hawson got out of the car, walked towards Zhang Xian with a big smile, and said, "I'm very happy to receive your call."

Zhang Xian smiled and said: "This free trial match is very fun, isn't it?"

Hawson shook his head and said; "No, we came here with the mentality to test our combat effectiveness. You know, I brought all the first teams here."

Zhang Xian looked behind Howerson, the players of Rheinbamann getting down from the car one after another.

Amongst them, Zhang Xian also saw some core players, and then nodded and smiled: "Thank you for your honesty."

"Integrity is based on foundation." Howerson finished with a smile and asked, "When are we going to start?"

"When don't you need a break?"

"No, we also have an appointment for a practice match in the afternoon."

It means they are in a hurry. After dealing with us, they have to go somewhere else.

By the way, Howerson rolled his eyes and smiled and said, "The cost of our next trip?"

Zhang Xian smiled and nodded: "We have packed it!"

Hulson laughed and said, "Have fun! Then, let's hurry up and get started."

'Jurgen Stadium' has been used.

Hoffenheim players and Rheinbamann players began warming up in their respective sections.

The coaching staff on both sides also started their own training.

Zhang Xian and Howerson sat in the same stands, and they sat side by side, looking at the stadium leisurely.

Hawson touched a plastic chair under his butt and a unique blue and white stripe for the home court, and inevitably asked: "Have you renovated the stadium?"

Zhang now nodded and said: "Yes, this stadium has just finished, and you are the first guest."

"It's really our honor." Howerson asked wryly, "You've been sponsored?"

Zhang now smiled without saying a word.

Hawson also coughed dryly and turned his gaze to the field.

Mary accompanied them both. At this moment, he took the notebook in his hand. When he saw the row of Rheinbamann's team, his expression changed.

"They're cheating, this is just a replacement line!"

Mary turned to complain to Zhang Xian.

Their main strength lies in the midfielders.

However, their core man LeBron, who sits on the bench at the moment, has no intention of playing at all.

Regarding this, Zhang Xian also turned his head and glanced at Howerson, who seemed to have not noticed Zhang Xian's gaze, and was still calm.

At this point, Zhang Xian also understood.

They still look down on us!

Rheinbaman did bring in the first team, but they didn't come down to play.

Obviously, they just want the travel expenses.

Zhang Xian did not say anything about this. In fact, Rheinbamann did nothing wrong. From an interest point of view, this is the best arrangement.

If he thought in any other way, Zhang Xian would do the same.

Hoffenheim also noticed this scene.

Erich said with a gloomy expression: "we are underestimated."

Compared to the two, Koch said indifferently: "Dignity is gained by strength. If we don't force their main force to intervene, then we deserve to be insulted."

Hearing this, the two of them were silent one after another, but were still upset in their hearts.

In the stands, Zhang Xian took out his cigarette and asked: "Your team will be chasing promotion tickets this season?"

"Yes, last season we were just 2 points short of promotion. This season we have made some transfers to fix the gap on the team."

Zhang now nodded and said: "I have a plan of cooperation. I wonder if Mr Howerson is interested?"

"Oh?"

Howerson turned his head and looked at Zhang Xian in surprise: "Cooperation?"

Zhang now nodded and said; "I remember that there were some young players in Rheinbamann who could not get better training. I'd like to reach an agreement of cooperation with your team, which includes player rentals, team exchanges, and technology sharing."

"For example, those young players can be loaned out to us, and we'll help you pay your salary, and we'll also give you some rental fees."

"In terms of team communication, we can do a test match before the season starts."

"And to Share technology. This requires both parties to send technical management personnel to exchange and communicate. The time is a quarter of the season. What do you think?"

Howerson raised his eyebrows and said: "I'm only interested in the first option."

Zhang Xian took a mouthful of smoke, smoke came out of his mouth, and smiled: "Master Howerson, this is business. There are benefits and disadvantages. You can't let us pay and not give us profit. "

"Hahahahaha, sorry, I was just kidding."

"I don't like jokes like this."

"Ahem." Howerson turned around and said firmly, "Then how do I rent it?"

“We want to hire two players, but not necessarily young players. Of course, we will only choose substitutes. His salary is a weekly salary of 150 Euros. At the same time, we give Rheinbaman a loan fee of 4,000 Euros per person, but this We will pay the rental fee in four times the payment, one thousand euros each payment, what do you think?"

Hawson remained silent. He estimated in his mind for a while, nodded and said: "That makes sense, but the third condition of cooperation."

Zhang Xian said directly: "This is our requirement. We need training of technical management personnel. In fact, it's not free. We have paid a lot of money for your team in the form of rent.if these benefits are not given to us, then we can only look for other teams to work with. Roughly, is Black Forest interested in our offer?"

Hawerson's eyelids jumped.

Black Forest are their rivals in the league. Last season, they were fifth, behind Rheinbamann, and there was little difference in points, and it is possible that this season they can reach the top.

Zhang Xian could 'give money' to anyone, but not to the Black Forest.

"Compared to the Black Forest team, I lean more towards Rheinbaman." Zhang Xian smiled cunningly and said: "We gave you money, you gave us players and skills that had an immediate impact, and we both reached a mutually beneficial situation. This situation is called win-win!"

Howerson nodded, "Alright, I accept your cooperation proposal. When we get back to the club, are we ready to sign a contract?"

Zhang Xian extended his hand and smiled; "Welcome to cooperate! Friends?"

Howerson laughed; "Welcome to work together! Guys!"

As the two shook hands, cheers suddenly came from the arena.

Zhang Xian and Howerson turned their heads and looked around, and saw that the Hoffenheim players in blue uniforms were running wild in excitement.

Hawson had a bad feeling, he saw the goal.

At this moment, the ball lay in the goal of Rheinbaman.

"Damn!"

Hawson was furious.

He can't believe it.

How is this possible, Hoffenheim really scored?

Despite the test match, Rheinbamann is a team ready to climb to the senior regional league.

In this small village, they were outperformed by a small, broken team?

It's embarrassing to say this.

Mary looked at the cruel Horson, with a smile on her mouth, and said first: "Mr Horson, is it time to let the main force play out now?"

Howerson looked up and looked up.

I saw Zhang Xian still smoking, but the smile at the corner of his mouth could not be hidden.

Mary looked like a criminal, and her expression was extremely hateful.

He had some doubts for a while, whether these guys were an amateur team.

Furthermore, they had just signed a partnership agreement, even though it was a verbal agreement, it was not easy to lose patience this time.

He could only sit with a frown.

There was a faint strange feeling in his heart.

'I don't feed tigers, do I? '