The God of Football starts with passive skills

Chapter 65 A Gamble and Sponsorship! A Record-Breaking Price! Me and My Classmate Reus! Bayern Munich Closes the Door to Wang Shuo!
After Klopp left, the Dortmund executives remained in their offices.

They need to vote on Klopp's proposal.

Moreover, they could all tell that Klopp was determined to get Wang Shuo.

The first to speak out was the club's chairman of the board, Watzke.

He's a Klopp fan!

"I first heard the name Klopp at the German Professional Football Summit in 2004. At the time, I was the club's financial director and happened to be sitting next to Mainz's general manager, Christian Heidel."

That year, our debt shocked the world!

Only four or five years have passed, but everyone still vividly remembers that period.

Even some of the people present had come to Dortmund by chance.

"As everyone knows, Mainz has always been a very unremarkable team. Heidel is a very outstanding manager. We were talking about it, and he recommended Klopp to me."

"His exact words at the time were, 'I have never seen a head coach like him in Germany.'"

"I joked that he might be able to help Dortmund pay off their debts?"

Everyone couldn't help but smile.

Back then, Borussia Dortmund's debt was as high as 1.182 million euros.

But this is not the point.

The key point is that nearly 7 million of that was owed from the 03/04 season.

Dortmund had already emptied their coffers, even selling the Westfalenstadion.

The team's only remaining training ground is the Ströbelal Training Ground, located west of Westfalenstadion.

A standard football field and a small football field.

It can only barely meet the needs of the first team.

Youth team?
They are scattered in various places and do not form a system.

Watzke waited until everyone laughed before continuing calmly.

"I was just joking, but I never expected Haider to tell me so seriously that he could!"

The laughter immediately died down.

That happened in 2004.

Looking back from 2009, was Haider right?

The answer is, absolutely correct!

Because last season, Klopp led Mainz to an unprecedented level.

They even made it into the Champions League zone.

"It has become clear that the era that belonged to Christopher Daum, to Hitzfeld, and to the older generation of footballers is over."

"Football now belongs to Klopp, to Rangnick, to Labbadia!"

"Therefore, I support Klopp!"

Watzke's statement was not surprising.

From Heidel's recommendation to the present, he has been the most active driving force behind Klopp's appointment within the Dortmund team over the past few years, and he is also the number one contributor to Dortmund's recovery from its slump.

Chairman Raubal did not immediately respond, but instead looked to the other side.

“Marcus, tell me your thoughts.”

Marcus Knipping, a digital expert for Borussia Dortmund.

But this number is not football data, it's a financial figure.

"Since the subprime mortgage crisis broke out in the United States, the global economy has been affected."

"In the past 08/09 season, only 11 out of 18 Bundesliga clubs were profitable, including Bayer Leverkusen, Hoffenheim and Wolfsburg."

These three clubs have always been considered rather special in the Bundesliga.

Of course, it also received a lot of attacks.

"Bayern Munich's net profit last season was only about 250 million euros, while Schalke 04 suffered a loss of more than 3 million euros."

"And we, according to our current calculations, have suffered a loss of approximately 290 million euros."

As the team's financial savior, Knipping is extremely knowledgeable about all financial data and can recite it off the top of his head.

"Our losses mainly come from the Blakel training base."

This is a project that started in 2005.

Dortmund partnered with a local company to purchase a large plot of land in the Brakel district, on the eastern outskirts of Dortmund.

It includes the site of an abandoned factory, which is planned to be developed into a training base for Borussia Dortmund.

The project will be divided into 5 phases, and only the first phase, namely the youth training center, has been completed so far.

The second phase is the first team's training center, but there is no money to start construction yet.

Once completed, the Ströbelal training ground next to the Westfalenstadion will be transformed into a high-level, fee-based youth football academy.

There will also be a training building and youth training housing, etc.

That place will become the heart of Dortmund football in the future.

Therefore, we have been investing in this all these years.

“Our current debt is still close to 1.5 million euros, including an 8 million euro loan from Morgan Stanley.”

In the 2004/05 season, Borussia Dortmund shocked the world with a debt of €1.182 million.

But the most outrageous thing is not this number, but that Dortmund had already emptied their coffers at that time.

They even sold Westfalenstadion.

The stadium will cost as much as 1500 million euros in rent each year.

Therefore, after the club's reform in 05, Watzke and others came to power and began a self-rescue plan and asset restructuring.

Watzke's first victory in establishing his reputation was securing an €8 million loan from Morgan Stanley, which he was to repay in 15 years.

Of that, €51 million was used to buy back 5100% ownership of the Westfalenstadion.

However, Dortmund still has to pay a rent every year because 49% of the shares are still in the hands of others.

The remaining 2 million was used to repay and restructure debts.

Later, Dortmund sold several more players, including Rosicky and Petric.

This barely managed to stabilize the downward trend.

Over the past few years, debt has been reduced, but a large sum of money is still owed.

"My team and I have done the math. If spending 2000 million euros to sign Wang Shuo can help us get into the Champions League zone and greatly increase our revenue, then this deal is worth doing."

For a team like Borussia Dortmund, qualifying for the Champions League brings in at least 3 million euros per season.

This refers to the Champions League group stage.

Borussia Dortmund's revenue has declined in recent years because the team lost its qualification for the Champions League.

"However, I must also remind everyone that a very important reason why Schalke 04 suffered a loss of more than 3 million euros is that they finished third in the league in the 07/09 season, but were eliminated in the Champions League qualifiers last season."

In other words, they will not make it to the Champions League group stage.

The deficit of over 30 million euros was exactly the revenue from the Champions League.

"Wolfsburg's situation is similar to Schalke 04's. They gambled heavily on Magath and won the championship this season. If they can maintain their performance, then Wolfsburg's investment will be worthwhile."

"Otherwise, they will be the next Schalke 04."

Knipping's meaning is already very clear.

Listening to Klopp and spending 2000 million euros to sign Wang Shuo is a huge gamble!
If they win, Dortmund will make a fortune, gaining both fame and wealth, just like Mainz.

Schalke 04's defeat serves as a cautionary tale for Borussia Dortmund.

This is clearly not a simple decision!

In a sense, this is almost a gamble on Dortmund's future.

A moment of silence fell over the conference room.

Raubal remained silent, instead looking at sporting director Zorc.

Michael, what do you think of Wang Shuo?

Zorc is a legendary Dortmund player who retired in 98 and then transitioned to an administrative role.

He started as the football director, and in 05 he became the sporting director, overseeing all sports affairs.

It's worth mentioning that when he played football, he was a midfielder.

Borussia Dortmund is very good at developing midfielders, such as the current team captain, Kehl.

“I don’t understand financial matters. From a player’s perspective, I think Wang Shuo is the most promising young player and the most noteworthy newcomer in the Bundesliga.”

"He won't turn 19 until September, so he's far from reaching the maturity stage of his career. He still has a lot of potential, provided he doesn't get injured."

"You think highly of him?" Laubar pressed.

Zorc nodded. "Beckenbauer said he has the potential to become the fourth best player in world football!"

After Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, and Kaká, it's Wang Shuo's turn.

That's a really high rating.

So, how much is a player like this worth?

How much money would those big, wealthy football clubs have to pay to buy it?
This could very well be a turning point in the management of Borussia Dortmund!
More importantly, Wang Shuo has already proven his strength and potential with a full Bundesliga season.

purchase?
We must sell everything we own.

Not buying?

This will be difficult to explain to Klopp, and things might even change.

"Then let's vote!" Laubar decided immediately.

"Raise your hand if you support signing Wang Shuo."

As soon as Raubal finished speaking, Watzke was the first to raise his hand.

Zorc raised his hand almost simultaneously.

But Chief Financial Officer Thomas Tres shook his head, indicating that he would not raise his hand.

The chairman of the supervisory board and vice chairman of the board, Gerd Piper, also said he would not raise his hand.

CEO and CFO Marcus Knipping abstained.

2 is better than 2!

Everyone immediately turned to look at Laubar.

The veteran, who has been in charge of Borussia Dortmund since 1979 and made great contributions to the club, is clearly in a dilemma.

Looking at Watzke and Zorc on one side, and then at Piper and Tres on the other, he was unsure of what to do.

But after much hesitation, he finally slowly raised his right hand.

……

Wang Shuo enjoyed a wonderful vacation in the country.

Aside from maintaining a certain amount of training each day, I spend the rest of my time with my family.

Another activity is visiting relatives and friends.

It wasn't until he got through to his agent, Thomas Essien, on the phone.

The first thing the agent said on the phone was, "You need to come back and learn to drive right away."

"Learning to drive?"

Wang Shuo's first reaction was that the car brand sponsorship contract he had been negotiating with for some time had finally been finalized.

"Which one?" Wang Shuo asked with concern.

BMW? Mercedes-Benz? Volkswagen? Or Audi?
He was quite looking forward to it.

"Porsche!"

"What?" Wang Shuo was surprised.

This is a luxury car brand, and there had been no news about it before.

"They attach great importance to the Chinese market. In 2009, they will launch the Panamera, a major new coupe model, and are preparing to fully enter the Chinese market. Therefore, they also attach great importance to this sponsorship."

"do you have any requests?"

"You have to drive their cars, and you can't leave the Bundesliga for two years. As long as it's within the contract period, you have to communicate with them if you want to leave."

Apart from the two-year ban on leaving the Bundesliga, everything else is within the normal range.

As for why this was mentioned, Thomas Essien told Wang Shuo that Porsche would be investing heavily in the Chinese market, and Wang Shuo would be one of their top priorities.

If Wang Shuo were to leave the Bundesliga prematurely, it would be a major loss for them.

“The sponsorship fee is 100 million euros, but if you can play in the Champions League, the sponsorship fee can be increased to 150 million euros.”

This is a pretty good contract.

“Recently, Stuttgart has also been in contact with me.”

"Stuttgart?"

"Yes, Mario Gomez went to Bayern Munich, and Stuttgart has now received a transfer fee of 3000 million euros. In addition, Mercedes and Porsche are both in Stuttgart."

Wang Shuo suddenly realized.

One very special thing about Bundesliga teams is that they have very close partnerships with local businesses.

It's not just companies like Volkswagen and Wolfsburg, or Audi and Bayern Munich; there are many, many other companies that have close ties with football clubs.

This even includes sectors like real estate and technology research and development.

As a developed country in global manufacturing, Germany is truly at the forefront of Europe in terms of cooperation between industry and football.

Stuttgart is quite interesting.

This automobile city has a very developed economy.

After winning the Bundesliga title that year, their performance declined again.

Last season, starting in November, they surprisingly adopted a dual head coach system.

Yes, you read that right, they have two head coaches.

This is mainly because 36-year-old Marcus Barbel and 41-year-old Rainer Widmaier are both young and lack experience in standing on their own, so the two joined forces.

Whether this dual-head coach model will continue in the new season is still unclear.

But this team eventually made it into the Europa League.

However, there were previous reports that Stuttgart was also considering inviting Klopp to coach the team.

Everyone knows that Klopp was born in Stuttgart.

His hometown, Graten, is located southwest of Stuttgart.

……

Every time Wang Shuo received a call from Thomas Essien, his parents would always make a point of staying far away.

But they weren't worried that Wang Shuo would misunderstand and think they were eavesdropping.

Rather, they knew that Wang Shuo could return to Europe at any time after receiving a phone call.

Another year has passed since then.

even longer.

They were all honest, simple country folk who had never even ridden a plane or a train in their entire lives.

The furthest place I went was Shanghai, thanks to this house purchase.

When Wang Shuo came out after finishing his phone call, his mother managed a weak smile.

"A-Shuo, what do you want to eat tomorrow? Your dad and I will go to the county town to buy groceries tomorrow morning."

There are small markets in the countryside, but they still prefer to go to the county town's vegetable market, where you can find everything.

During the few days after Wang Shuo returned, they tried different ways to cook his favorite dishes.

"Dad, Mom, I have to go back in a couple of days."

Upon hearing this, Wang Wenjun and Xu Xiuying immediately stopped what they were doing.

They were mentally prepared, but when it actually happened, they still felt uncomfortable.

"Okay, it's good to go back. Focus on playing football and don't worry about things at home. Your mother and I are fine."

When his father spoke, he didn't dare to look at Wang Shuo.

The mother simply grunted in response, unable to utter another word.

"My agent negotiated a sponsorship deal with me for a car brand."

"What car?"

Porsche.

"What clean?" The mother was completely confused.

"If you don't understand, don't ask. You're so long-winded," the father scolded the mother, afraid of bothering Wang Shuo.

Actually, he himself didn't understand.

He is more familiar with small trucks.

For example, Wuling's minivans and JAC's light trucks.

As for what kind of car Porsche is, he really didn't know.

Is this car very expensive?

Wang Shuo shook his head and smiled, "I don't know either, it would probably sell for one or two million in China."

"One or two million?" The parents were shocked.

"My goodness, that's enough to buy a house in the provincial capital."

Wang Shuo nodded.

"How much money did they pay you to be their spokesperson?" the mother asked with concern.

"The maximum I can offer is 150 million euros, which is about 1500 million yuan."

The father and mother looked at each other, both somewhat dumbfounded.

"Also, they'll give me a car to drive for free."

"There are other benefits too?" The father was a little excited.

A car that costs one or two million, what kind of car would that be?

In the county town, the best he could see were Mercedes and BMWs, but even those weren't that expensive.

They're even giving them away for free.

"Then hurry up and go, there's nothing wrong at home." His mother, who had been reluctant to leave just moments before, was now urging him to go back quickly.

It was as if they were afraid he would be late and someone else would snatch the benefits away.

Wouldn't this ruin my son's bright future?

Wang Shuo didn't offer any further explanation.

"Dad, Mom, I will send money home every month, so don't worry. Buy whatever you want, spend it however you want. I'll take care of everything!"

Wang Shuo's words immediately brought tears to his parents' eyes.

This was the first time they had ever heard their son say such a thing.

They've really grown up; they can stand on their own and take on the family's responsibilities!
……

On the eve of his return to Shanghai from his hometown, Wang Shuo received a call from his agent, Thomas Essien.

The main message was to urge him to return to Europe as soon as possible.

They also reported an update.

Borussia Dortmund also wants to sign Wang Shuo.

And an agreement has already been reached with Mainz.

The transfer fee is 2000 million euros.

Is this transfer fee expensive?

It broke the German record for the transfer of a player under the age of 23, previously held by Rosicky.

The Czech midfielder joined Borussia Dortmund for a transfer fee of 1450 million euros.

Wang Shuo hadn't expected that Borussia Dortmund was such a team that liked to sign young players!

He was also very curious about how Dortmund planned to position itself.

On the way back to Shanghai, Wang Shuo received a call from Subotic.

As soon as he heard that Dortmund wanted to sign Wang Shuo, he called immediately.

"Brother, let me be honest with you, Dortmund is also heavily in debt, and can be considered a larger version of Mainz."

What?

Wang Shuo was somewhat depressed.

Didn't I just jump from one pit into an even bigger one?
"But don't worry, Dortmund is a big and powerful club, much better than Mainz, and they don't delay paying salaries and bonuses, so you don't need to worry about that."

Wang Shuo felt a little better after hearing this.

However, when it comes to salaries and bonuses, Mainz still owes a large sum of money that they need to recover.

“I heard that Dortmund really went all out to sign you this time. We even lost money last season, so raising 2000 million euros won’t be easy.”

Subotic, however, greatly admired the club's shrewdness and decisiveness.

Most importantly, with Wang Shuo joining Borussia Dortmund, Klopp will also be coaching Borussia Dortmund.

Although transfer fees are paid in installments, raising that money is still quite challenging.

Subotic is currently living with his girlfriend, and if Wang Shuo really goes to Dortmund, he'll definitely feel awkward living with him.

It's also inconvenient.

So, he'll have to look for another place to live later.

Fortunately, Subotic said that Borussia Dortmund's first team training ground is right next to the Westfalenstadion.

Following Wang Shuo's usual practice, Subotic suggested that they stay in the affluent southern part of the city.

When Wang Shuo arrived in Shanghai and checked into his hotel that evening, he received another call from Klopp.

Over the phone, Klopp told Wang Shuo that Mainz had officially accepted Dortmund's offer.

"I really look forward to working with you at Dortmund!"

The transfer process is only halfway through.

Because there was still Wang Shuo's personal contract to negotiate. That's why Thomas Essien urged him to return to Europe as soon as possible.

The following day, Wang Shuo took a flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt.

Thomas Essien picked him up at Frankfurt Airport and took him directly back to his home in Mainz.

He reported the latest developments along the way.

Borussia Dortmund contacted him and offered him a personal contract that he found appealing.

The annual salary reached 200 million euros.

Appearance fees, goal and assist bonuses, as well as championship and ranking bonuses, and more—it's all there.

But it's not as lucrative as Mainz.

The Mainz contract was an exception.

After all, when the contract was signed, no one expected that Mainz would win the German Cup and make it into the Champions League zone.

When they were in Mainz, Subotic and Wang Shuo both earned an annual salary of 80 euros.

After joining Borussia Dortmund, Subotic's salary increased to 150 million euros.

Wang Shuo, on the other hand, raised the offer to 200 million euros.

This annual salary is considered above average in the Bundesliga.

"It's clear that Dortmund is very sincere."

Moreover, the treatment offered by Borussia Dortmund is something Mainz could never provide.

……

The day after Wang Shuo arrived in Germany, he met with representatives of Borussia Dortmund at a hotel in Frankfurt.

Club chairman Watzke, sporting director Zorc, and new head coach Klopp.

Wang Shuo was accompanied by his agent, Thomas Essien.

The five people met in the living room of a spacious executive suite at the hotel.

Watzke and Zorc, representing Borussia Dortmund, formally extended an invitation to Wang Shuo, hoping he would join the club.

"We hope that, under Jürgen's leadership and with your help after joining us, Borussia Dortmund can quickly return to the Champions League and relaunch their challenge for the Bundesliga title!"

This represents ambition!
No matter what, Borussia Dortmund is still one of the top teams in Europe's G14.

In Germany, they are the second strongest team after Bayern Munich.

But in the past few years, Bumblebee has indeed performed too poorly.

Wang Shuo had already communicated with Thomas Essien, and he was quite satisfied with the offer from Dortmund.

Borussia Dortmund has agreed to include his position in the team's contract in the new season, providing him with a guarantee.

Most importantly, the head coach is Klopp.

Wang Shuo and Klopp have a very good relationship and work together very well.

This is why he chose to join Borussia Dortmund without much hesitation.

He believes in Klopp's vision and ability.

So the meeting went very smoothly and was very pleasant.

Next, Wang Shuo will travel to Stuttgart to visit Porsche's headquarters.

He then went to Dortmund to officially sign with the Black and Yellows.

However, the two parties formally initialed an agreement at the hotel.

After seeing Watzke and Zorc off, Wang Shuo, Thomas Essien, and Klopp had dinner at the hotel.

Wang Shuo commented that Dortmund took a big gamble this time.

"The main reason is probably envy of Bayern Munich," Klopp pointed out.

"Coveting Bayern Munich?"

Klopp nodded. "How did Bayern Munich weather the Kirch Group's bankruptcy crisis?"

At that time, almost all the teams in the Bundesliga were in the midst of bankruptcy, so how could Bayern Munich be spared?

In reality, Bayern Munich not only did not face bankruptcy or debt, but also lent a lot of money to other clubs and took the opportunity to buy up star players from other teams at bargain prices.

Isn't that how stars like Lucio and Ballack got to Bayern Munich?

This led to Bayern Munich's subsequent dominance.

"Adidas and Deutsche Telekom have invested!" Klopp himself provided the answer.

Wang Shuo and Thomas Essien exchanged a glance, both realizing what the other had just understood.

“A key reason why Bayern Munich was able to attract these two major conglomerates, and even Audi, is that they have achieved outstanding results and formed a strategic alliance with these German companies and brands.”

Wang Shuo understood Klopp's meaning.

Borussia Dortmund wants to do the same.

With a debt of nearly 1.5 million euros, when will Borussia Dortmund ever be able to pay it off?

However, if they can raise funds and attract more German companies to invest, the situation will be completely different.

But before that, Dortmund must first demonstrate its potential and value.

The greatest value of a football club lies in its performance!
"So, Wang, don't feel pressured. There's no way we football people can compete with those who run businesses!"

Klopp's words taught Wang Shuo a lesson.

And only close friends would say that.

Borussia Dortmund's president, Raubal, is one of the most prominent figures in German football.

"Also, 2009 was Dortmund's centenary celebration."

Wang Shuo and Thomas Essien had another sudden realization.

It turned out to be the case.

"Now all the pressure is on you, Jürgen," Wang Shuo laughed, changing the subject.

"I'll just train and compete like crazy, and leave the rest to you."

Klopp couldn't help but smile, "Dortmund's squad is stronger, younger, and has more resources than Mainz's."

"They have collaborations with schools and institutions such as Heidelberg University. I plan to strengthen physical training and think of ways to do so."

Speaking of this, Klopp also has a real headache.

He himself was well aware of what was known as Klopp syndrome.

Ultimately, it's because his tactics are too taxing on the players.

A match can only last 60 minutes.

A season can only last for half a year.

What a joke!
“In recent years, training methods in European football have improved significantly, and diet and training have become more scientific. I have asked Buvac to study it, and I hope it will be helpful.”

"Another issue is injury management."

This is also a major concern for Klopp.

In fact, the fact that Mainz had few injuries was also a very important reason why they were able to achieve good results last season.

Wang Shuo is largely responsible for the fact that there were relatively few injuries.

With a striker running an average of 12 kilometers per game in front of them, the players behind them have a much more comfortable position.

This is why Klopp was so determined to sign Wang Shuo.

“Rotation is also important,” Wang Shuo suggested.

Klopp nodded, "Dortmund has spent such a large sum of money, so they probably can't afford too much in terms of salary budget. The squad depth still needs to focus on young players, and even Zidane might not be able to come."

Zidane is also one of Klopp's favorite players, known as the Egyptian Messi.

If Zidane can't come, then Klopp will really have a headache.

Dortmund now needs a player like Hajnal to supply ammunition for Wang Shuo.

As head coach, Klopp would naturally want to replicate the tactics and lineup configuration he used when he was with Mainz, which activated Wang Shuo's style of play.

The midfield needs a player like Hainaul, and the wings need a speedy player like Schürrle.

Schürrle is not mature enough yet, and Dortmund doesn't have the money to buy him.

"If all else fails, we can have Feulner play in the middle, but we're short-handed on the left wing."

Wang Shuo could tell that Klopp was also having a headache.

But this matter has nothing to do with him.

As a player, Wang Shuo's most important task now is to quickly adjust his form and prepare for the new season!
……

The news of Borussia Dortmund signing Wang Shuo quickly dominated the headlines of major German media outlets.

The transfer fee was as high as 2000 million euros.

This sets a new transfer fee record in Bundesliga history for a player under the age of 23.

Mainz also announced the transfer on their official website, wishing Wang Shuo continued success at his new club.

Although the fans were disappointed, they were also very understanding.

Borussia Dortmund fans were excited.

The Hornets have been selling players for the past few years.

Who would have thought that this summer, they would be willing to spend a huge sum of money to sign a player like Wang Shuo?

This is definitely a huge boost for Dortmund's attacking line.

It's worth noting that last season, the combined goal tally of forwards Frey and Valdes was less than that of Wang Shuo alone.

Borussia Dortmund's sporting director, Zorc, told reporters, "Wang Shuo is a crucial part of the team's revival."

"We believe that his arrival will bring the team a steady stream of goals and a powerful attack!"

Zorc also revealed that the team will do its utmost to support Klopp's transformation of Dortmund.

After signing Hummels and Sven Bender, Borussia Dortmund announced the sale of Swiss striker Frey to Basel in Switzerland.

The transfer fee reached 425 million euros.

At the same time, Borussia Dortmund announced the signing of French midfielder Damian Le Tallec from Rennes in Ligue 1 on a free transfer.

This 19-year-old midfielder will be the team's substitute midfielder.

In addition, Borussia Dortmund signed Marcus Feulner from Mainz on a free transfer.

They signed German winger Kevin Großkreutz from Rocco de France in the 2. Bundesliga on a free transfer.

In addition, Borussia Dortmund signed German winger Marco Reus from Roja Ellen for a transfer fee of 100 million euros.

Großkreutz and Reus are both players from Borussia Dortmund's youth academy.

However, he was unable to be promoted to the first team, so he left for Red and White Allen.

Red-Wei Allen is a team based in Allen, a small coal mining town about 60 kilometers northeast of Borussia Dortmund, and has a very close youth training connection with Borussia Dortmund.

Previously playing in the regional league, they were promoted to the 2. Bundesliga with the help of Dortmund youth academy players such as Großkreutz and Reus, and finished 10th in the 2. Bundesliga last season, successfully avoiding relegation.

It was thanks to their outstanding performances in the 2. Bundesliga that these two players were able to return to Borussia Dortmund.

Grosskreutz had planned this all along.

But Reus was a last-minute decision by Klopp.

The young player was originally favored by Borussia Mönchengladbach, but Klopp decided to sign Reus, who is known for his speed and technique, when the club was unable to sign Zidane.

He hoped that Reus could play a role similar to Schürrle of Mainz, becoming Wang Shuo's right-hand man.

While Borussia Dortmund was making a series of moves in the transfer market, Wang Shuo appeared in Stuttgart, visited Porsche's headquarters and factory, and officially signed a sponsorship contract with Porsche.

Following the news of his transfer to Borussia Dortmund, Wang Shuo's partnership with Porsche has garnered significant attention both in Germany and abroad, particularly from Chinese media.

The €2000 million transfer fee set a new record for the highest price ever paid for a Chinese player!
At a press conference at Porsche headquarters, Wang Shuo expressed his anticipation for joining Borussia Dortmund.

“I have spoken with Watzke and Zorc, and they have convinced me that joining Dortmund would be a wise choice.”

"Klopp is a very important reason why I joined Dortmund. We know each other very well, and I believe that playing in Klopp's team will allow me to continue to improve and perform even better!"

He scored 29 league goals last season, so what are his goals for this season?

Breaking the 30-goal mark?
"Why not?" Wang Shuo smiled confidently.

"I hope to contribute more to the team through my own efforts."

"Of course, I won't care too much about how many goals I score. What I hope for more is to help the team win through my goals and assists. That's the most important thing!"

Regarding Borussia Dortmund, Wang Shuo stated that it is a team with a long and glorious history.

"I hope to do everything in my power to help it return to its peak!"

These responses, relayed by media reporters, were welcomed by Dortmund fans.

Last season, Frey scored 12 goals, while Valdes only scored 7.

Dortmund's two main strikers have only scored 19 goals combined.

Wang Shuo scored 29 goals by himself.

They're really not in the same league!
German media outlets are also expressing their anticipation for Wang Shuo's potential move to Borussia Dortmund.

Bild believes that if Wang Shuo continues to play under Klopp and then transfers to the stronger Borussia Dortmund, his career could reach a new level.

Why did Wang Shuo reject Bayern Munich?

Bild newspaper revealed more details.

Bayern Munich once suggested to Wang Shuo's agent that they sign Wang Shuo from Mainz and then loan him to another team.

"But Wang Shuo and his agent both rejected the offer."

How does Bayern Munich view Wang Shuo's move to Borussia Dortmund?
In an interview with reporters, Hoeneß congratulated Wang Shuo on his transfer.

"I believe he will succeed in Dortmund."

However, Rummenigge believes that rejecting Bayern Munich would be a loss for Wang Shuo's career.

"He should know that his rejection this summer could very well prevent him from ever joining the best clubs in Germany, or even in all of Europe, again!"

Therefore, the headline of this Bild report is: [Rummenigge: Bayern Munich has closed the door on Wang Shuo!]

……

"Hello, King!"

When Wang Shuo arrived at Dortmund's Westfalenstadion in Thomas Essien's car, sporting director Zorc was already waiting there.

Wang Shuo just went to the hospital for a very detailed physical examination, and all his indicators are very, very healthy.

The media reporters at the scene were also very excited and took photos.

This was a collective debut of the new players.

Wang Shuo appeared at Westfalenstadion wearing Adidas clothing.

Zorc led him into his office and introduced him to the senior members of the club, including Raubal, Piper, Watzke, and Knifell.

In addition, there are two Dortmund youth academy graduates, Reus and Großkreutz.

They were both young people, and Wang Shuo smiled as he went over to shake hands with them.

"Hey, King, it's so nice to see you!"

“I’ve watched many of your Bundesliga matches, especially that German Cup final, it was fantastic!”

"Thank you! I hope we can work together in the new season!"

Wang Shuo very politely hugged his two teammates and posed for photos with them in front of the media.

The signing ceremony was actually quite simple.

After signing the contract, Wang Shuo chatted with his two new teammates during his break.

"Marco, Kevin, are you both locals from Dortmund?"

They both nodded.

"Which side do you think would be more convenient to live on?" Wang Shuo humbly asked.

“Hold!” Royce blurted out.

“That’s right, Holder, just south of Westfalenstadion,” Grosskreutz agreed.

"Is that a district?" Wang Shuo asked again.

He had also heard Subotic mention this place.

“That’s right. If we’re going to be more specific, I’d suggest staying in Lükelnburg,” Reuss proposed.

"why?"

"The area is mostly newly built upscale residential buildings, so the rent is relatively expensive, but the security and environment are excellent. It's also a wealthy area, and it's very close to Westfalenstadion, about 4 kilometers away, which you can get there by bicycle."

After a pause, Royce suddenly asked, "You want to look at houses?"

"Yes, I need to find a house."

"I know someone, is there anything I can help you with?"

"I have an appointment with Neven Subotic."

Reus and Grosskreutz then realized that Wang Shuo and Subotic were Mainz teammates.

"How about you guys help me give them some advice?"

"Okay, when?"

"Tomorrow?"

“Of course,” Royce readily agreed.

Grosskreutz also thought it was fine.

Everyone knows that Wang Shuo, who joined for 2000 million euros, is definitely a key player for the team and a guaranteed starter.

Building good relationships with such people will undoubtedly help them gain a foothold in Dortmund.

"Then we'll meet here tomorrow morning."

"No problem, I'll contact my friend in a bit. Tell him your requirements and I'll have him help you find someone."

After making the appointment, the three of them started chatting.

In subsequent interviews with reporters, the three of them were already praising each other in a familiar manner.

Especially Wang Shuo.

He is the absolute protagonist, but he doesn't need to highlight himself at all. Instead, praising Reuss and Grosskreutz would be beneficial to him.

This made the two new young players have a better impression of him.

Wang Shuo is already very skilled in this area.

On the contrary, the media reporters at the scene, as well as the Dortmund executives, were all very puzzled.

Is this really the first time the three of them have met?
"Sometimes, even I have to admire Wang Shuo's charm in the locker room!"

Klopp explained to Watzke and Zorc.

Everyone burst into laughter.

The adaptation issues for new players often begin with integrating into the locker room.

With a personality like Wang Shuo's, it's easy for him to get along well with his teammates.

……

The following morning, Subotic drove to the hotel to pick up Wang Shuo, and then to the Westfalenstadion to pick up Reus and Großkreutz, along with Feulner.

This guy just arrived in Dortmund, hasn't even made an appearance yet, and he's already looking for a place to live.

But he doesn't share an apartment with Wang Shuo because he also has a girlfriend.

What made Wang Shuo feel desperate was that both Reus and Grosskreutz had girlfriends.

"You guys are putting so much pressure on me!"

Wang Shuo discovered that in Germany, professional athletes find it easy to get girlfriends.

But he seems to be an exception.

“Don’t you know Lina Gerke? Call her and ask her to go house hunting with you,” Subotic suggested, offering a terrible idea.

"Lina Gerke?"

Reus and Grosskreutz were both surprised.

"So the rumors were true? You're dating her?"

Seeing the two young people's surprise, Feulner coughed deeply.

“I must remind you, Marco, it’s not that they’re dating, it’s that Lina Gerke is pursuing him one-sidedly, but his damn Virgo nature has kept him from agreeing.”

Reus and Grosskreutz were even more surprised.

That's Lina Gerke!

"If you ask me, why not date first, and then break up if it doesn't work out?"

"Exactly, what era are we living in? There's nothing to worry about."

"If she were pursuing me, I would have said yes on the spot."

"Lina Gerke, my goddess, sob sob sob..."

Wang Shuo glanced at the four people with disdain.

So what if I'm single?
I'm single, and I'm proud of it!
Women will only slow down my shooting speed!

With Royce's help, Wang Shuo selected a newly renovated two-story detached villa in just half a day.

It is located in Lükelenberg.

The rent isn't expensive, but the surrounding environment is really nice, it's all parks.

Most importantly, Wang Shuo is not picky; as long as it's clean, that's fine.

Feulner, however, plans to bring his girlfriend over for another visit.

After choosing a house, Wang Shuo invited everyone to dinner.

Reus also specifically recommended a well-known local restaurant.

However, Wang Shuo really didn't expect that getting a driver's license in Germany would be so difficult.

Before even taking the driving test, you have to systematically learn nursing and first aid knowledge.

When Royce heard that Wang Shuo wanted to apply for a driver's license, he, who didn't have one either, decided to apply as well.

So, the two of them signed up for the training and learning at the same time.

Before becoming teammates on the court or training field, the two were classmates at driving school.

Can you bear this?

(End of this chapter)