Ground football: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him

Wenger: "This is unfair. This deal shouldn't have happened. Duncan shouldn't have joined Manchester United. How are we supposed to play if he does this?"

"Whether it's a salary cap or Financial Fair Play, the Premier League and UEFA should both try to limit Manchester United. Otherwise, I suggest we award the Premier League title to Manchester United right now!"

Bild: "The Galacticos have met their real rivals next season, and they are not favored against a Manchester United team comprised of treble winners!"

Kicker: "Manchester United tops the Champions League winning probability prediction list! Real Madrid's formidable squad can only come in second!"

Gazzetta dello Sport: "Milan City tried everything, but couldn't bring Deng Kai to Serie A!"

France Football: "Manchester United has ushered in a new era for football!"

Record: "Manchester United are finally making an official announcement and are thrilled to welcome the greatest player in their history, Duncan! Will your arrival bring a clear blue sky to Manchester?"

"That argument doesn't seem quite right, does it? Even if Ronaldo and Zidane came to Manchester United, they couldn't become the club's greatest players on their very first day. After all, this is Manchester United!"

"Wait, this... Holy crap, it's Manchester City?"

That's right.

It was indeed the front page headline.

You can imagine how shocked the editor-in-chief of The Record was at the time.

Within five minutes.

After repeated confirmation.

The major media outlets were completely baffled.

Duncan did bring his talent to Manchester, but... not entirely to Manchester United fans.

Because Deng Kai joined... Manchester City!

Dongqiudi: "Manchester City officially announces! Welcome Duncan Duncan to the team; you will become the greatest player in Manchester City's history!"

Bild: "To correct you, Duncan joined Manchester City, not Manchester United."

Kicker: "False alarm! With Duncan Duncan joining Manchester City, European football still has a chance!"

The Times: "Wenger says Manchester City saved the Premier League! In return, the Premier League should ensure Manchester City are not relegated next season!"

France Football: "Manchester, the color is changing! Red or blue? We'll find out next time!"

Tuttosport reports: "Ferguson is unwell and has been hospitalized for treatment."

The Sun: "Cristiano Ronaldo trained shooting all night long, and his Sporting Lisbon number 10 jersey is hanging in front of the goal!"

The Manchester Echo: "Sold out! Sold out! Manchester City announces Duncan will wear the number 10 jersey next season! The jerseys were snapped up overnight by fans!"

At this moment, Manchester United became the saddest people in the world.

If they don't come, that's fine too.

You happened to come, but you went to the apartment across the hall.

You mean this...

Finally, Ferguson, who was bedridden, gave an interview: "I don't know what Duncan was thinking, but I think he made a wrong decision."

Ferguson's view is the view of most people.

Because Manchester City is a newly promoted team.

Moreover, the foundation is visibly weak.

When they were promoted to the Premier League two years ago, the team was thoroughly searched by the other Premier League teams.

This summer, their players went their separate ways early on.

Currently, the team is basically composed of withered and faded talents.

Do you know Sun Jihai?

This is Manchester City's most capable player right now!

Many media outlets have stated that Manchester City's current level would only place them in the middle of the pack, even in League One.

Deng Kai's actions, as always, constitute a form of career suicide.

Then-Barcelona president Gaspard commented on Duncan's actions: "He's a terrible player because his choices are all terrible. Midfielders need the most wisdom, and judging from Duncan's experience, he doesn't have any."

"I don't deny that he performed well for a period of time, but he can't keep it up for long. He lacks foresight, and his rise was just because he happened to be in the right place at the right time."

"His inherent contentment with a modest life is very much in line with the nature of Easterners."

"He's afraid of competition. He doesn't dare go to the world's top teams like Manchester United, Arsenal, Juventus, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona. He's afraid of being exposed."

This passage has been quoted by many media outlets.

They generally believe that Manchester City's current owner, Mansour, doesn't understand football.

They believe the team's sporting director is incompetent.

Wait... this team doesn't have a sporting director?

Who is responsible for their transfers?

……

"Kai, this is the current progress of the team's transfer work." Mansour handed the documents to Deng Kai.

Because of Deng Kai's recent busy schedule, Manchester City's transfer activity has been almost non-existent.

But most of what was going to be sold has already been sold.

Of course, not much development does not mean that nothing has been developed at all.

For example, Manchester City is about to finalize a major deal.

This deal was assessed as an S-level deal by Mansour's team.

s, the best deal.

"This deal is on hold." Deng Kai shook his head, rejecting the S-level transaction.

"Huh?" Mansur was a little stunned.

"This is indeed a good deal. Although Anelka hasn't performed well at Liverpool, his ability is undeniable," said Duncan. "The price of 20 million euros is also fair."

"Liverpool didn't try to take advantage of us, and we can maintain a good market relationship with them."

"But... 20 million euros is too much for Manchester City right now."

"If we buy Anelka, we won't have much money left, right?"

Mansour nodded. "Yes, Kai. I know it's my problem; I'm unlikely to raise any more money this summer. But you don't need to worry too much about it. At least we shouldn't buy players just to make up the numbers because we're afraid we won't have enough money."

"If we want to stay in the Premier League, we need to buy some truly capable players."

"As for the money, I'll take care of that. I can try to borrow some..."

Mansour fears that Duncan's excessive frugality might actually lead to the team's relegation.

That would be a losing proposition.

"No need to borrow money," Deng Kai stopped Mansour. "You came here to make something of yourself; if you go to borrow money now, wouldn't all your efforts be wasted?"

"The team you bought got promoted to the Premier League, which proves you have a good eye. But it doesn't fully prove your ability or your ideas... I won't let my partners suffer losses."

"Mansour, leave everything to me with confidence."

Drop drop!

Deng Kai's phone rang.

Mansour gestured for him to borrow it.

"Hey, Kai, you've gone to Manchester City?" Fonte sounded anxious on the other end of the phone. "Can you get in touch with Manchester City's sporting director? I want to transfer here."

"What?" Mansour was a little happy.

Of course he knew Fonte.

A substitute center-back for a top Portuguese league club.

Isn't it a bit disappointing?

What about the reserve center-back of the team that won eight championships in two years?

Fonte, with his skills, might be far from good enough for Manchester United, but at Manchester City... he might even become a starter!

I like playing football on the ground: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him.