The perfect midfield: It starts with never passing the ball to Ronaldo.

"Should we postpone signing a new contract?"

"Will the agency send a representative to discuss this next week?"

"Mendes' company?" Porto's player director rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on.

Mario, who rose to fame with a single goal in the Portuguese league, doesn't have a high release clause, and if he continues to perform well in the following matches...

Who knows, some big spender might come waving his banknotes to buy lottery tickets.

Chelsea, now a rising star in the Premier League, loves to do this kind of thing.

We must renew the contract as soon as possible; a business worth tens of millions of euros cannot be dismissed for just five million!

Should Pereira pressure players to reduce playing time to cut costs?

Taking into account the fact that the two are related by marriage.

Forget it, let's just let money do the talking!

"Change the terms and signing bonus to show the club's sincerity."

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As a top-tier team that has been named the world's best football agent agency for three consecutive years, Mendes' Gestifute company easily met Mario's requirements.

Pintus, the former Juventus fitness coach who was publicly praised by French international Zinedine Zidane, was invited to Porto to tailor a program for their newly signed rising star.

"Ciao Mario~"

The little old man, dressed in sportswear, looked quite energetic and greeted his employer with a smile.

"I've already reviewed your physical test data and previous competition videos, so let's get straight to your situation."

Pintus pointed to the data on the latest iPad in his hand, which contained Mario's basic physical data.

Height: 181.8CM (+0.8)

Weight: 75KG (+1)

In addition, there are a whole host of technical terms such as body fat percentage, muscle mass distribution, body shape characteristics, muscle fiber type ratio, maximum oxygen uptake, anaerobic threshold, heart rate reserve, lactate tolerance threshold, and basal metabolic rate.

Below the basic data are several other sections:

First, the history of injuries, illnesses, and health.

This is the safety red line for formulating the plan. Fortunately, the 18-year-old boy, who had previously been just an ordinary person, did not have this kind of hidden danger and can be trained and improved in all aspects.

Second, psychological and recovery abilities.

Psychologically, players like Mario who actively seek to improve their physical fitness are unlikely to have any resistance to high-intensity training.

Recovery requires special attention, including managing sleep time and quality, matching nutritional intake with training, and physical therapy methods for muscle relaxation and recovery.

Thirdly, the training plan and the competition background

Pintus, who works at the club, is very pragmatic and knows that players' training plans need to be integrated into the team's overall rhythm to avoid conflicts with tactical training and match schedules.

"Based on Porto's arrangements, this is the reinforcement plan I've designed for you."

"First of all, you have to understand that players in different positions have different focuses in their physical training."

"Does Ronaldo know?"

"The Brazilian has been repeatedly reported to dislike training, but that's not his problem!"

"It's not in sports science to have a striker run 10km and 15km with Carlos and Cafu!"

"Continuous 15-meter and 20-meter sprints are a more suitable training method for forwards."

"As an attacking midfielder, your physical fitness improvement must be combined with the characteristics of your position."

"Total running distance, number and distance of high-intensity sprints, running efficiency during offensive and defensive transitions, passing/ball control stability after high-intensity running, and physical recovery speed after physical contact are key areas that need improvement!"

Mario listened attentively to the recording, nodding as he went. He truly lived up to his reputation as the future ace trainer who would help Real Madrid achieve a three-peat in the Champions League. His explanations were so clear and easy for the players to understand.

"We divide a season into several phases. The first phase is a foundation-building period, mainly focusing on improving aerobic endurance and core stability!"

"Moderate-intensity jogging combined with an oxygen-deprivation mask simulates high altitude and enhances the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells."

"Strength core training improves the stability of the waist, abdomen, and hips, ensuring body control during changes of direction."

"Specialized bridging training enhances the stability of technical movements after physical exertion."

"Once our aerobic capacity reaches the standard for a starting player in the Portuguese league, we will begin the next stage of threshold breakthrough. The goal is to enhance our short-distance sprinting endurance and improve our ability to quickly start during offensive and defensive transitions."

"A 3-minute lactate threshold pace, a 1-minute slow walk, and a 100-meter sprint are combined to enhance lactate metabolism after high-intensity running."

"Anaerobic explosive power training simulates the change of direction required for attacking midfielders to make runs down the flanks and break through the flanks, thereby improving explosive power output under anaerobic conditions."

"One minute of continuous offensive sprints followed by one minute of defensive shuttle runs simulate the physical exertion of rapid offensive and defensive transitions during a match."

"After these two specialized training sessions, we will begin the final practical training to translate physical fitness into competitive performance, improve the efficiency of energy allocation under high-intensity confrontation, and ensure a seamless connection between technical movements and physical output."

"Kid, don't regret your choice. My standards for someone your age are very simple!"

"In a 90-minute match, the total running distance must be no less than 9 kilometers, with no fewer than 20 high-intensity sprints, a passing accuracy of no less than 80% after sprints, and no significant technical deviations after 75 minutes!"

Looking at the densely packed arrangement, Mario felt a bit overwhelmed. It was a pity he didn't have enough points to upgrade Dark Blue, otherwise he could have maxed it out.

But then I thought about it again, and football, like many skills, is not a one-time certificate that lasts forever.

Therefore, even if you unlock the template and work hard to realize your talent and become a super midfielder, you cannot let your guard down.

After all, the system didn't emphasize that the ability is a fixed value and won't decrease!

The gradual process of addressing physical weaknesses should begin right now.

Although being limited by talent may lead to less efficient results, this is not an excuse to back down. A true warrior will sweep away all obstacles in his path and charge toward the crown.

This way, even if you don't get all the system points in the season, you won't have any regrets!

At least I've put in the effort!

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On the other side of the Iberian Peninsula.

Madrid, the capital of Spain.

Mendes flew to Madrid specifically to discuss business activities with two of his top executives from different fields.

After effective communication, the three dined together in a private room at a luxury restaurant.

"Cristiano, you have a good eye. Mario, who was expelled from Sporting Lisbon's youth academy, is now your junior!"

"Looks like he's really talented?" the Portuguese star with his pompadour hairstyle asked as he cut his steak.

"Not only are you talented, but you also work as hard as I do!" Mendes raised his glass of red wine and took a sip. "Maybe you two will soon be teammates on the national team~"

"By the way, Jose, you need to be careful about the atmosphere in the locker room. Too much pressure can cause things to explode."

"As long as we keep winning, everything will be fine!"

Mourinho shook his head. The "Special One," who led Real Madrid to a 121-goal haul and the title last season, insisted on his own philosophy.

Wishing you all the best!

"If you have the chance, say a few good words for Mario; maybe he'll be the next billionaire!"

"You think highly of him?"

"He has the skills, he's a hot topic, and he's good-looking; maybe Florentino will bring him to Madrid!"

As Mendes spoke, he pointed out news clips on his phone to the two major clients.

Porto's young star Mario to make his Champions League debut? Pereira announces squad for the PSG match!

"Look at the trending news, and then look at the number of comments on this kid's social media accounts, I think he could become the next Cristiano Ronaldo!"

"Then you should tell young people to spend less time in the comments section; cyberbullying is a serious problem these days."

Mourinho patted his old friend on the shoulder; because of his previous good experience at Porto, he was still quite concerned about the club's situation.

Surfing enthusiast Cristiano Ronaldo then looked for Mario's Instagram account.

Although some active players are trying to ride the wave of popularity, the fact that he gained nearly 300,000 followers after playing just one game in the Portuguese league shows that he definitely has the potential to become famous.

It's just that the comment section is a bit discordant.

- [Make the squad? He's not even good enough for the Champions League, you know that!]

- [Kid, don't try to fool Cristiano Ronaldo. He's a super talent who impressed Manchester United in just one friendly match!]

- [Cristiano Ronaldo won a penalty in his Champions League debut, setting up Van Nistelrooy for Manchester United's only goal. Can Mario do that?]

- [Mario should at least not leave the field in tears; in high-intensity matches, he'll become a major defensive liability!!]

- [Don't hype up Ronaldo; he still lost the final match. If we're really talking about Champions League debuts, it has to be Rooney, who shone brightly in Europe with a hat-trick!]

Luo Ge got angrier and angrier as he flipped through the pages. What's wrong with Mario?!

He ignored the praise he received and even liked a comment that lauded Rooney.

Do you even know who Manchester United's star player is?

I am the only Ballon d'Or winner in the Premier League in recent years!

Can you tell the difference between the two kings?

Don't let me run into you in the Champions League, kid!!!