Green Field Eunuch

Chapter 29 Your styles are a good match
A week later, the team traveled to Mattersburg for an away game.

In this match, Pflug gave the entire team a must-win order, for no other reason than that Red Bull Salzburg lost away from home.

In the first match of the season, Red Bull Salzburg lost 3-0 to Rietzburg away from home.

In other words, if Kafnburg wins this match, their points will be equal to those of Red Bull Salzburg, and they will surpass Red Bull Salzburg to take the top spot due to their superior goal difference.

The players did not disappoint Pfluger. In this match, Kaffinburg completely dominated Mattersburg, winning 1-3 away from home and sending their opponents to the bottom of the table.

Shan Yongzhuo only scored one goal in the first half, a poking shot inside the penalty area; neither his powerful kick nor his whirlwind kick could result in a goal.

With this victory, Kafnburg has successfully overtaken Red Salzburg to take the top spot in the league. With only 5 games left, this is a significant advantage. As long as Kafnburg doesn't make any mistakes, they might actually be able to win the league title.
The Kaffinburg players were somewhat incredulous, but also very happy.

League champions!
For most of the Kaffinburg players, this was just a dream, but now it seems that the dream is within reach.

More importantly, the club has put up a bonus of one million euros!

For the prize money, I have to win this championship!
In the following league match, the 32nd round, Kaffinburg continued their winning streak, defeating Rietzburg 2-1 at home.

Shan Yongzhu scored a goal in each half, once again achieving a brace, bringing his total number of goals to 43.

at the same time.

Austrian media also gave it extensive coverage.

With five rounds remaining in the league, third-placed Rapid Vienna has only 56 points, six points behind Kaffinburg and Red Bull, a huge gap that has essentially eliminated them from the title race.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the final champion will be either Red Bull or Kaffinburg.

Red Bull Salzburg has been the most successful team in Austria in recent years. They have received a lot of support from the club, and the team has risen rapidly, even firmly suppressing Austria Vienna and Rapid Vienna, two traditional Austrian powerhouses.

In Austria, Red Bull is a newly emerging behemoth.

As for Kaffinburg?
They're just a newly promoted team, what makes them so special?
With 43 goals already scored in the league, Shan Yongzhuo has naturally become the focus of everyone's attention.

"This 18-year-old prodigy is definitely a future superstar! He scored 43 goals in his first season, setting a new Austrian Bundesliga goal record, and the number is still increasing."

"He single-handedly led Kaffinburg into the title race."

"He will be pursued by top clubs this summer!"

Austrian media outlets are reporting on it extensively.

Shan Yongzhuo's performance was so outstanding that there were reports about him everywhere in the media.

Anyone who sees the news will understand that Shan Yongzhuo has become the top star in the Austrian Bundesliga.

While various related reports are being published, many media outlets and fans are also paying attention to summer transfer news. It's already May, and the transfer window is just around the corner.

Shan Yongzhuo is Austria's most watched football star.

Austrian media and fans mostly believe he will definitely join a team in one of the top five European leagues, because it seems that the Austrian Bundesliga can no longer keep him.

It's not just a matter of salary; the Austrian Bundesliga platform is simply too small.

For a talent like Shan Yongzhuo, the top five European leagues are his true stage.

However, when Kroos faced Shan Yongzhuo, he sensed that this guy wasn't as eager for the top five European leagues as the media had described.

"Shan, have you thought it through? Stay or leave?" Cross asked with some curiosity when he met Shan Yongzhuo at his rented house in Kaffinburg.

"No," Shan Yongzhuo shook his head.

Kroos said, puzzled, "It's not actually that hard to choose. Right now, the teams that are interested in you are mainly from the Bundesliga and Serie A, and their offers are all pretty similar. I think you still need to analyze things systematically."

Shan Yongzhuo nodded and listened patiently.

He was a complete novice when it came to football, knowing very little about transfers, contracts, and teams, so he had to rely on Kroos to explain things to him. "There are only so many major European leagues," Kroos said patiently. "The main difference between clubs is the league. For you, the current options are the Bundesliga or Serie A. Of course, you could stay in the Austrian Bundesliga, but I don't recommend it; it would be a waste of a year."

Dan Yongzhuo was even more confused. He hadn't really thought about the Bundesliga or the Serie A.

Bundesliga?

No, no, no, there are only 34 league rounds a year, and the German Cup doesn't have many matches either, so it's not a good choice.

Serie A?

It seems that Serie A is known for its defense. The thought of facing tough defenses in every game if he went to Serie A made Shan Yongzhuo hesitate.

So, it seems there's only one option?

Stay in the Austrian Bundesliga?

Staying in the Austrian Bundesliga is great; I can dominate here and accumulate points peacefully.

However, there are a few problems. On the one hand, Austrian Bundesliga teams play too few matches. If Kafenberg wins the title and makes it into the Champions League qualifiers next year, Shan Yongzhuo is not confident in leading Kafenberg into the group stage.

Moreover, salaries and endorsements are also issues; staying in a smaller league means these things simply can't compare to those in a major league.

“This time I suggest you go to Serie A,” Kroos suddenly said.

Shan Yongzhuo was somewhat puzzled by Kroos's statement, "Aren't you German? Don't you love your own country's league?"

“This has nothing to do with patriotism.” Kroos rolled his eyes and said, “It’s because this time, an Italian Serie A team has taken a liking to you. Their chairman contacted me, and I think it’s a great platform.”

"where?"

Juventus.

When Shan Yongzhuo heard this name, he was also a little surprised.

Juventus?

In his mind, Juventus is one of the top teams in Serie A, so why would they be interested in him?
Even though he scored 43 goals in the Austrian Bundesliga, the significance of those goals isn't actually that high, since it's just the Austrian Bundesliga.

When elite teams sign a striker, they don't just look at the number of goals scored; they also comprehensively evaluate the striker's various abilities.

My abilities are definitely not good enough to be considered by wealthy families.

“I think you have a misunderstanding about Juventus.” Kroos said with a wry smile, “Juventus is not a dominant force right now. The Calciopoli scandal dealt them a huge blow, and they are still in the process of recovery and rebuilding.”

“Piero is getting old, Trezeguet is constantly injured, and Iaquinta and Amauri are not up to par. They hope to bring in a promising striker,” Kroos explained in detail.

Shan Yongzhuo finally understood: Juventus was in a bad situation, which was why they were interested in him.
“There’s another reason I suggested you consider Juventus,” Kroos chuckled. “Your styles are a good match. Juventus is a slow-paced team, and you’re a player who doesn’t like to run, or rather, you’re lazy…”

"Lazy?"

“That’s right.” Cross looked completely at ease. “You didn’t know? Your average running distance is only 4200 meters, which is simply unacceptable.”

"..."

Shan Yongzhuo really didn't know.

However, upon closer reflection, what Kroos said seems to make some sense.

Seeing Shan Yongzhuo nod, Kross was also very happy. "Okay, if you have no objections, I can try to communicate and make arrangements."

Juventus?

Okay, that's an option.

(End of this chapter)