The King of Football
Jorge Mendes

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"First of all, Leon, let me analyze your current situation for you." Mendes took a sip from the teacup and then paused and continued: "You are in a situation like a rookie going into the NBA draft. Yep. Now, does the NBA know?"

Leon nodded.

"Okay, then I'll continue, you're at the top of your reputation right now, in the words of those experts, so if you're a rookie in the NBA, you're a rookie in the NBA, there's a good chance you'll be in the top tier if you run this year. Three ......"

“But if you are going to stay in Argentina for a year or two, and then your performance is not as hot as these two seasons, your reputation will slowly cool down. Popularity is a thing, unless you're naive.is an absolute superstar, otherwise it's very unstable."

"A Comprehensive analysis of your current situation is like this - you have shown a strong potential, your popularity is at the top, the media and celebrities are very optimistic about your future, You are a potential stock, and it is still a super potential stock. . Well, that's your situation. So I think when you're at the peak of your popularity, you've got to do all you can to sell yourself! Rather than waiting for the club to negotiate with the European giants, that way you hand over "

“But your biggest problem is: now you do not have a bridge, a bridge between you and the club.” When he said this, Mendes suddenly placed the teacup in his hand.

"And I, the person who just got the agent's qualification certificate, is the bridge. I can build a bridge between you and the club to ensure a win-win for everyone!" mendes said confidently.

"What about my second worry? Speak up" Leon said unhurriedly.

Seeing Leonwell agree with what he said earlier, Mendes felt that he had succeeded in the half, so he continued: "Your second concern now is a national team issue. I think every player wants to participate in the World Cup, and Argentina are a traditionally strong team, favourites. You must be thinking, why am I doing so well, but Bielsa is not thinking of me?"

“That's what I said just now, working! Your performance was very good, the media praised you, the celebrities praised you, but if you are the head coach of the national team, especially the coach with personality like the crazy Bielsa, you think, if you want to get into his national team, what do you want to impress him first? I guarantee you will not be praised by famous players and praised by the media. Because Bielsa himself knows football very well. "

"Take what?" Leon's eyes twinkled and asked.

“What kind of midfielder style does Bielsa like? Now Bielsa, the Argentina national team's top eleven player, must already have a concept in mind. Crazy Bielsa is definitely not the type of man who would bring a young man to practice for no reason. In this case, you have to think about what kind of player he needs other than the main eleven, his style, his tactics, you have to understand. There is an idiom in the East, called do what you like! Any one Coach has the type of player he likes, the type of player he needs."

“Why didn't the French team call Cantona at the 1998 World Cup? Is not the reason simple, the head coach does not like it, and the French team already has a core, the French Cantona does not need both. .. There are several reasons that make a generation of great players miss the World Cup. So, I think Bielsa is not paying attention to you, but you haven't shown enough value in yourself that he thinks it's worth taking you to the East Asian Peninsula!"

“But there is still more than three months. I think even though Bielsa's list has entered the final selection stage, he may not have decided on three or four positions. But like a ball game, not at all until the last minute. Straight to the conclusion!

“So, I still think that you have a chance to be selected for the Argentina national team at the World Cup in Japan and South Korea, he said,” Mendes said after he finished speaking and raised the teacup on the table and took two sips.

“Well, however, I'm short of agents now, right?” Leon smiled, and Mendes was right. He had to say that it was time for him to find an agent.

"Yes! That'sthat's true! And I think the guy, this is me, Jorge Mendes!" Mendes once again showed his confidence.

Leon shook his head, "Why should you? What you said above isn't enough to impress me."

At this moment, Mendes nodded, and then continued: "Because once you have me, I'll do my best to help you solve your first problem, even though I'm still a beginner, I'll do my best to help you solve your first problem, but I can tell you, I have a soccer video rental.store, I know the rules of operation of big giants, I know how they do things."

"I can definitely help you pick a team that satisfies you and River Plate. I'll satisfy everyone, and I'll try to keep your playing time as much as possible. After all, for you now, all you need is not to go to Real Madrid. In a team like Barcelona, all you need is playing time to continue to build on your strengths."

"Next, I'll help you secure your commercial contract. You have a good image, and your portrait rights will definitely sell well in the future. The football field needs superstars with power and idols! And you're right It's a combination of strength and idol! I'd dare not say that your future business value will catch up to David Beckham today, but I can tell you with certainty that at least you have the business element, David Beckham said, I'll definitely dig Satisfied with you, and guaranteed not to affect your football, but also closely related to your football, in short, I'll develop the best strategy for your future."

“Of course, I think every football agent will tell you this, but I am different.” Mendes pulled out a stack of documents from a folder.

"This is the statistical report I've made for you, it has your stats clear, and your performance against all different types of players, as well as your passing tendencies, your shooting tendencies, your shooting tendencies, and your data around him, this is his player.the attribute I created through my own experience."

Leon was slightly surprised to receive this stack of information from Mendes! This, Leon has some doubts about whether Mendez is German.This kind of information is very strict, and the information is very careful, really surprising.

"You did all this?" ask Leon.

"Yes, this is the data I created after watching each of your games, and the end result of my data tells me: You still have a lot of untapped potential, he said, as long as your growth curve is normal, you will definitely become a superstar in the future. So I decided to take a ten-hour flight to Argentina without thinking about it. The goal is to sign you" Mendes said.

The most terrible thing in the world is that people who are more talented than you work harder than you.

“It looks like you are really ready. Then tell me what I should do after you become my agent!” leon said with a smile.

Mendes noticed that Leon was very close to signing with him, so he said excitedly: "You don't have to do anything, I'll give you a cell phone, I'll give you a phone, this is a phone that we both use exclusively for communication, your sponsorship contract, your salary, everything I'm going to do for you. I'm not usually bothering you, but I can guarantee that I'll be there when you need me the most."

"All you need to do is continue to maintain your high level in the next game! Because the better you perform, the more dominant I am in negotiations!"

Mendes is a very confident man, but Leon values his confidence.

Leon nodded, "I think you must have prepared the contract."

Mendes smiled, “Of course, talking to a smart person is refreshing.” After that, Mendes also made another contract.

"The duration of this contract is three years. If you are satisfied after the contract expires, you can continue to choose me. The commission I have withdrawn is fully compliant with international practice" Mendes said.

After reading his contract, Leon also nodded: "It's a very international contract."

After that, Leon also signed his name on the contract.

Jorge Mendes was also immediately excited, "I'm glad you chose me, Leon Weir! You are the first player signed by my rookie agent, that is to say, the person I will sign in the future., according to the Easterners, they all have to call you Big Brother."

Leon smiled, "Seems like you know a lot about Eastern culture?"

Mendes nodded: "Of course, I like to study the culture of each country, because only by understanding the culture and traditions of a country, I like to study the culture of each country, You can learn everything about that player and learn a different way of life at each club. Stylistically. Only then can I do my job as an agent better.”

Know it! Three hundred and sixty lines, every line was a champion, in the ranks, Mendes was undoubtedly too successful.

Mendes believes that Leon not only has great competitive potential, but also great commercial potential.

“In a moment, I'll bring you your first sponsorship contract! Of course, I will make sure that this sponsorship contract is not strange things, and of course, I will not allow you to support those weird things. ,” Mendes said.

Leon nodded, "As I said earlier, everything is up to you, and I'm responsible for playing well."

Mendes smiled again: "You're really smart, Leon Weir, I'm looking forward to your future, because you're a player who's willing to use his brain to play football."

Leon waved his hand, "You are also very intelligent and farsighted, Mr. Mendes."

"Of course, I can guarantee that your future will prove how right my decision is today!" Mendes.

Leon smiled too.

Later, the two had dinner together again, and Mendes also promised Leon at dinner, "My first gift for you will come soon."

"I'm looking forward to it" said Leon, staring at Mendes.

Just like that, Jorge Mendes, a rookie agent, signed Leon Weir's contract...

Who knows what kind of chemistry such a combination would produce?