Chapter 256: Huang Huang Qian Pays Another 3 Million Euros, Barca's Summer Window Preparations (Requesting Monthly Tickets!)

La Liga Official: Tang Ye selected as this season's Best Player.

Tang Ye's La Liga statistics for this season.

Appearances: 35 matches.

Goals: 15 (8th in La Liga).

Goal conversion rate: 30.2% (4th in La Liga).

Assists: 34 (1st in La Liga).

Key passes: 162 (1st in La Liga).

Big chances created: 59 (1st in La Liga).

Fouls suffered per game: 3.2 (1st in La Liga).

Actually, Tang Ye has another statistic: 811 times losing possession, which also ranks him first in La Liga this season.

And he has more than 120 instances than the second place!

However, since this is the selection for the Best Player of the Season, La Liga will not post such negative data next to Tang Ye's poster.

Hmm, if it's not visible, then let's just pretend it doesn't exist for now!

【The Spanish Football Federation is really fierce, giving the Season Best to a loaned player, huh】

【Mainly because my Tang Tang Qiuwang is just too ruthless】

【Not giving it to Messi?】

【Give it my ass, Messi, look at the stats carefully, will you】

【"Chances Created for Attacks: 521 times"】

【Great, a La Liga fan for life!】

【Loaned my ass, Season Best is Season Best!】

Regarding Tang Ye's Season Best award, Chinese fans took it well, but the reaction among European fans was extremely intense.

Especially among Barca fans; the Spanish Football Federation's social media has already been flooded by them.

In response, La Liga officials provided an explanation.

This season, both Tom and Messi had exaggerated league statistics.

But!

"Tang contributed more to the team as a whole; he almost influenced the entire squad."

This is the explanation given by La Liga officials!

The selection for Best Player looks not only at statistics but also at the overall performance of the player's team.

This season, Yellow Submarine won two trophies: the King's Cup and the Europa League, while Barca did not win a single title.

Tang Ye influenced Villarreal, leading Villarreal to greater heights.

This is the reason he was selected as the Season Best Player!

Villarreal Official: Congratulations to @gdsno. 1ggbond for winning this season's La Liga Best Player!

Tang Ye and the fans learned this news at almost the same time.

"To be honest, I'm a bit surprised."

At the awards ceremony, Tang Ye, holding the Season MVP trophy, accepted interviews from reporters.

Stealing a glance at Messi next to him, who had just won the league Golden Boot and was preparing for an interview, Tang Ye continued: "At first, I never thought I would win; when I learned the news, I was still..."

"You were still at home playing games?"

"No, no."

Misunderstood by the reporter, Tang Ye quickly explained: "At that time, I was fishing with Bruno and the others; I didn't catch a single fish that day, but I was very happy because I won the Season MVP."

Tang Ye recalled the scene of fishing by the lake with his teammates the day before yesterday.

Under Musacchio's guidance, Tang Ye was slowly starting to like this sport.

Hmm... although sometimes nothing was caught, sitting in a row by the lake with a few teammates gave Tang Ye a sense of peace.

"Can you look ahead to next season's league? Escrivá said that this season you were just a little short of defeating Real Madrid, but you ultimately didn't succeed. Will you prepare to achieve this goal next season?"

Tang Ye had just finished talking about fishing, and this reporter in front of him wanted to fish for words from him.

But this was obviously impossible.

Tang Ye came prepared today!

"I'm not clear myself where I will go next season."

"If staying at Yellow Submarine means you can't defeat Real Madrid, you could join Barca; with Barca's attacking line complementing your defensive abilities, I think you have a very good chance of winning next season's La Liga title."

Holding the microphone, Tang Ye thought seriously.

"We didn't beat Real Madrid this season, which is indeed not a happy thing, but I don't think this will affect my transfer."

Tang Ye would not go to Barca just to defeat Real Madrid; he needed to consider the current actual situation more.

"Thanks!"

"Haha, no problem."

Tang Ye bumped fists with the reporter, then retreated to the rest area on the side.

The seating seemed to be specially arranged; Tang Ye's seat was right next to Messi's.

Tang Ye's Season MVP trophy was quite large, but Messi's La Liga Golden Boot was extremely dazzling.

"Played very well."

As Tang Ye walked to the front of his seat, Messi patted Tang Ye's arm.

"Thank you, but I feel I still have many flaws."

Tang Ye nodded, sat down on the chair, and then placed the trophy in his hand on the ground.

"No need to be modest; I have never seen anyone record 34 assists in a single La Liga season."

Messi shook his head: "We played against each other three times this season. I can feel your ability; your vision is excellent, and you always manage to find him."

Messi pointed to Ale, who was sitting on the other side of Tang Ye; the latter exchanged greetings with Messi.

"So, are you interested in coming to Barcelona next season?"

Messi placed his hand on the back of Tang Ye's chair: "I can guarantee you that you will gain a lot at Barcelona. You should understand what I mean; although our Champions League results this season were poor, next season will be different."

Tang Ye remained silent for a long while, unsure of what to say, before finally exchanging contact information with Messi.

"See you next time!"

"See you next time."

After bidding farewell to Messi, Tang Ye, Ale, and Escrivá got into the sedan heading to the airport.

"He really wants you to go to Barcelona."

Ale said this to Tang Ye, who was sitting beside him.

"What?"

Tang Ye, who had been staring out the window in a daze, snapped back to reality.

"Messi really wants you to go to Barcelona."

"Hoo..."

Tang Ye took a deep breath.

He and Pohl had specifically discussed the matter of transferring to Barcelona once.

Going to Barcelona was a very good choice, at least tactically speaking. Coordinating with the attacking prowess of the MSN trio, Tang Ye could pass the ball very boldly; the only uncomfortable aspect was the lack of a defensive midfielder of equal caliber to protect him.

But setting aside tactical considerations...

Pohl had told Tang Ye that Barcelona had too many stars, especially Messi.

Under conditions of equal performance, Messi would receive more attention than Tang Ye.

Actually, Tang Ye had told Pohl that he did not necessarily need too much media attention, but Pohl had also expressed to Tang Ye that...

This point must be taken into consideration!

"You are definitely going to become a superstar."

These were Pohl's exact words over the phone.

On May 31st, Villarreal's break had just begun, yet on this very day, everyone returned to the training base.

"We will return for training on June 4th, and then take a week off before the break starts," Martí said in the meeting room, pacing back and forth with a notebook in hand. "July 15th is our reporting date. No matter where you go for your vacation, you must return to the club before July 15th, as we will begin preparations for the new season."

The players below held their phones, recording the dates Martí mentioned into their memos.

They needed to base their summer break travel arrangements on this schedule.

Tang Ye sat on his chair feeling somewhat awkward, so he could only pull out a phone and pretend to take notes.

Everything Martí was saying had nothing to do with him.

They were to return for training on June 4th, but Tang Ye was returning to his home country tomorrow afternoon to prepare for the Asian Preliminaries.

Preparations for the new season would start on July 15th, but Tang Ye's contract with Villarreal would expire on June 9th.

Escrivá sat right beside Tang Ye, watching this fellow who had opened his phone's memo app but didn't know what to record; he wanted to say something but didn't know what.

After the meeting ended, Escrivá kept Tang Ye behind alone.

The two walked across the training ground of the base.

"Leaving tomorrow?"

!

"Mm, the national team is already urging; it won't look good if I don't leave soon. There are only two weeks left until the match."

As they walked forward, Tang Ye poked the turf with the sole of his shoe.

With the summer heat rising, the turf had become somewhat dry, lacking the soft feel it had during previous training sessions.

"You can't slide on this kind of turf."

Tang Ye said this to Escrivá, but Escrivá's mind seemed not to be on this.

"Tom."

Escrivá, who had been looking down at the grass, suddenly raised his head to look at Tang Ye: "Do you have any thoughts about staying?"

"Staying? What do you mean?"

Escrivá rubbed his chin: "I mean staying at Villarreal. We have the Champions League next season, and as you've seen, our strength is very good; we might even have a chance to reach the Champions League knockout stage next season."

"I know, I know, but... what about the transfer fee?"

"I've spoken with Roig; I think we might have a chance."

Escrivá said seriously: "Provided that you are willing."

Tang Ye's contract with Utrecht did not have a release clause, but after all, he was the one who signed the contract in the end.

If the Yellow Submarine could provide an offer not too far below Barcelona's, and if Tang Ye himself was inclined to transfer to the Yellow Submarine, then Utrecht would have to consider this point.

Villarreal's hopes were slim.

But they were not completely nonexistent.

Whether it was Escrivá or the club's upper management, after one season they all knew just how exaggerated Tang Ye's role was for the Yellow Submarine.

That was the ability to transform a team!

Diario Sport — Due to winning the Europa League title, the bonus clause in Tom's loan contract was activated, requiring Villarreal to pay Utrecht an additional 3 million euros.

Tang Ye's loan fee for this season was 3 million euros, but one week before the contract ended, Huang Huang Qian had already paid Utrecht 9 million euros.

Ten Hag's prediction of 9 million euros came true.

Now fans have only one question: did the Dutch manager truly control Huang Huang Qian?

What you think a famous manager is: coaching one team for a season and leading that team to two championships.

Yes, that is the famous manager Escrivá.

What a famous manager actually is: coaching one team for a season while casually controlling an additional team.

One team in each hand, both securing Champions League qualification for next season.

This is Ten Hag!

The sage who rejected the guiding light of the upper realm!

【Didn't Utrecht say they were going to build a statue for Ten Hag? Why the silence?】

【What statue? Utrecht finished sixth this season; last season they were champions.】

【I suggest Tang Tang Qiuwang transfer to Liwupu and face Ten Hag again.】

【No, only under Ten Hag can Tang Tang Qiuwang unleash his full strength!】

【Forget Manchester United and Liwupu; let our Tang Tang Qiuwang first lead the national team to crush Syria.】

……

Villarreal Official: Photos of the 26 first-team players and 4 coaching staff members from the 16-17 season will be framed and stored in the club base's Hall of Fame. "This is how we commemorate the team's legendary season."

Huang Huang Qian's official social media post quickly received likes from La Liga officials, UEFA, and other La Liga clubs.

【La Liga Official: A legendary season!】

【Alavés: An example to follow!】

【Real Betis: We must learn from this.】

【Tang Ye: Vamos Villarreal!】

【Bruno: Vamos Tom!】

From round 1 to the current round 38, Villarreal's La Liga journey this season can be described as maximally dramatic.

Before the season began, a Chinese player nicknamed Tom joined on loan, his purpose being to address the team's offensive issues.

After the season started, that player named Tom captured the attention of all La Liga fans in just a few matches.

From substitute to starter, Tom took only two matches!

But starting was not Tom's endpoint; he soon began reshaping the team with his abilities.

The Yellow Submarine was forged ever harder!

After the season ended, Tom's team ultimately surged to second place in the league!

And now!

Bang!

"So heavy!"

At the apartment entrance, Ale helped Tang Ye load his luggage into the trunk.

Tang Ye stood in place, pondering.

Should his second backpack be checked in or carried onboard...

"Beep beep beep, beep!"

A white Maserati drove up the ramp, honking incessantly at Tang Ye's delivery scooter.

"Damn, Bruno!"

"Haha!"

Slap!

Bruno got out of the car, walked over to Tang Ye, and said, "Wow, you have so much luggage. What about your bicycle? Are you shipping it back?"

"Just leave it at the base. The locker room is far from the cafeteria. Bruno, you can ride my bicycle then; stop driving your Maserati. Your Maserati can only park in the lot, but my bicycle can be ridden right onto the training pitch."

Bruno shrugged and helped Tang Ye load the backpack into the car.

With everything packed, Tang Ye got into the car.

Thump thump!

Bruno and Musacchio approached together, the Huang Huang Qian captain tapping on Tang Ye's car window.

"What is it, Bru—"

"Vamos!"

Bruno let out a sudden roar at Tang Ye, followed by Musacchio behind him.

"Vamos Tom, don't forget about fishing!"

……

AS Front Page Headline: Enrique is "very interested" in Tom, but Enrique's contract with Barcelona ends in June; whether an offer is made for Tom during the Piggy Xia Chuang depends on the new coach's opinion.

AS Urgent Update: Barcelona's new coach Valverde is "extremely interested" in Tom, believing him to be the most crucial piece for Barcelona next season. Valverde is urging Barcelona to push through Tom's transfer.

Barcelona beat reporter Miguel: Messi may have held a talk with Barcelona's upper management; the Argentine star hopes Barcelona will buy Tom during the Piggy Xia Chuang.

"After Valverde and Messi voiced their opinions, Barcelona convened a shareholders' meeting; due to Manchester United's interference, they believe that acquiring Tom could ultimately require a transfer fee reaching 150 million euros, meaning Barcelona must sell some players to complete this deal."

China Football News Front Page Headline, all text bolded: Tang Ye is on his way back to China; he will report to the national team base before June 2nd.

……

(End of Chapter)