King Of World Football

Chapter 159: Winter break

Chapter 159: Winter break

"Goooooooooooooooooooal!! As the match nears its end, Wang Feng once again breaks through Parma's defense!!

"Wang Feng scored four goals in this match, staging a fantastic performance with a hat-trick. This is his first time achieving such a feat on the Serie A stage. We can see the fans at the stadium standing up and applauding his performance. Nineteen-year-old Wang Feng has become an irreplaceable figure in the hearts of Inter Milan fans!"

"The goal battle ended with Inter Milan's victory, and they also secured the halfway championship."

Scoring a hat-trick but once again defeated by Wang Feng, Adriano walked to the locker room in frustration, when a voice stopped him: 'Hey! Adriano!'

The one calling him was Wang Feng himself: 'Your performance was truly outstanding. We could only win with a bit of luck. How about exchanging jerseys?'

Adriano looked at the best player on the field in surprise, one of the hottest young stars in Serie A and even European football. For a moment, he didn't know what to say. Finally, he hastily took off his shirt and handed it to Wang Feng.

After exchanging jerseys, Wang Feng smiled and said, 'Your fate with Inter Milan isn't over yet. I look forward to fighting side by side with you one day.' He knew that Inter Milan had a buy-back option for Adriano, and judging by his current performance, the club would likely exercise it.

This was also good news for Adriano because Parma was currently just a shadow of its former self, and their dire financial situation meant they couldn't compete in the league and European competitions.

As the winter break approached, Wang Feng invited his personal trainer Le Goff and agent Balmond to dinner before Christmas. Unconsciously, the group of people surrounding him had grown larger.

This group could be called Wang Feng's team, including those responsible for training and health monitoring, as well as those handling commercial operations. In the new year, Wang Feng wanted to expand the team and hire a few nannies and cleaners. After all, he couldn't keep relying on Wang Tian and Lu Yao alone. With his current financial resources, this was completely feasible.

Balmond gladly accepted the request to find personnel, promising to find reliable service providers.

Another piece of good news was that Wang Feng's contract renewal negotiations with Inter Milan were nearing completion. In fact, since the end of last season, Inter Milan had actively approached Balmond, hoping to renew the contract as soon as possible.

Although Balmond wasn't as experienced as agents like Raiola, who would relentlessly push clubs to their limits, he had his own strengths when it came to negotiating compensation.

Combined with Inter Milan's sincerity, the two sides reached an agreement. The new contract was signed for five years, with Wang Feng's annual salary reaching ?6 million, excluding bonuses, far surpassing other players in the team.

According to Balmond's understanding, this salary was among the top in European football, second only to a few top-tier players like Beckham in terms of technical and commercial value.

Wang Feng's various investments were also proceeding smoothly, bringing in considerable income each year. However, managing them was quite cumbersome, leading him to consider starting an investment company.

'Balmond, what do you think about me registering an investment company?' Wang Feng asked.

'Hmm, there's no rule against athletes starting companies, but an investment company might be too complicated.'

'Integrating funds, getting involved in industries, and managing businesses all require specialized knowledge,' Bamonde added.

'I know, that's why I want to hire professional managers to run it. I'll just be the majority shareholder,' Wang Feng said. In his heart, he also had the idea that Lu Yao, that little girl, was quite professional in this area, and perhaps she could join his company in the future.

'Well then, I suggest registering the company in Switzerland, and I'll find the manpower. It's better not to invest too much money at the beginning, mainly relying on financing and bank loans. With our connections and reputation, many people should be willing to support us.'

As they continued chatting, they settled on the matter. As for the training plan during the holidays, Le Goff once again declined Wang Feng's invitation: 'I can't stay here, my little daughter will cry.'

So Wang Feng had to train according to his own plan, just like last year. However, this year, he had Lu Yao and Wang Tian by his side, so he wouldn't feel lonely during the New Year.

Being with the two little girls, Wang Feng naturally couldn't stay at home to train. They went to the Karaglara Bara Beach on the island of Sardinia, which could easily rival tropical coasts. Even in winter, they could enjoy sunbathing.

Another pleasant surprise for Wang Feng was that the turquoise shallows here were the perfect place for snorkeling. He specially hired a diving instructor to guide them. They weren't aiming to get certified, just to enjoy the pleasure of diving.

The instructor was an Italian girl with a well-endowed chest. When she learned that Wang Feng had hired her, she excitedly hugged him, repeatedly saying, 'Oh my God, am I dreaming? I get to train with Wang in person. Oh, it's real, you're simply too handsome!'

Seeing Wang Feng being buried in 'mountains,' Lu Yao's eyes turned red, and her sister quickly intervened to rescue her brother.

In the days that followed, they lived very comfortably. Occasionally sunbathing on the beach, occasionally going diving and fishing. Wang Feng even rented a yacht.

Since learning about Lu Yao's feelings, Wang Feng dared not joke around casually in front of her anymore. Occasionally, they would both fall into a kind of ambiguous mood, but neither of them broke the final barrier. This made the younger sister very uncomfortable, but for a while, she didn't know how to intervene, so she could only let things take their course.

On New Year's Day, everyone video-called their families back home. Wang Feng's mother repeatedly reminded Wang Tian not to be naughty and to listen to her brother, leaving her speechless: 'I'm the most worry-free one here, okay?'

On the other hand, Lu Yao whispered to her mother in secret, the specific content of which Wang Feng did not know. He only saw a blush rising on her face, her big eyes blinking, and her murmured words discernible.

While enjoying themselves, Wang Feng did not stop his training plan. As a result, his sister often complained that Wang Feng had turned into a ball himself. Lu Yao, on the other hand, admired her brother even more. No wonder Big Brother's skills are so good. If all the players in China were as diligent as him, Chinese football would surely excel!

The winter break was also a time for major clubs to strengthen for the second half of the season. For Inter Milan, Ribery's arrival to some extent addressed the constant injuries in the forward line, although the club's management didn't have high expectations for him.

The first thing this French lad did when he arrived in Milan was to visit his benefactor Wang Feng. Unfortunately, Wang Feng was on vacation in Sardinia at the time, so he had to wait for him to return before paying his respects.

In addition, Inter Milan president Moratti was actively seeking reinforcements for the defense. Cannavaro clearly couldn't play the role of a defensive anchor, and coupled with the conflict with Cordoba, Inter Milan's defense was somewhat unstable.