Chapter 812: Undefeated Against Bayern in Professional Career (Monthly Ticket Bonus)

【Speed: 86→87】

【Defense: 82→83】

It's so easy to farm attributes when your talent is rising.

However, perhaps due to his playing style, Tang Ye didn't feel any obvious enhancement in his speed capability.

The increase from 82 to 87 in speed was mostly in top speed, not acceleration.

In other words, Tang Ye could only show off his speed capability when sprinting down the wings.

But wing sprints were something Tang Ye liked doing during his early Manchester United and Dortmund days; now, with Rashford and Dembélé as two speedsters for Manchester United, plus Wan-Bissaka and Dalot being fast enough, Tang Ye only needed to stay in the center and distribute the ball, which was incredibly comfortable.

Perhaps he would only get a chance to show off his speed after the World Cup?

……

Check Dongqiu Di Hot Discussion: Saudi club officially bids for C. Ronaldo, offering an annual salary of 200 million USD plus a 100 million USD signing fee.

"It is reported that Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr has provided a generous offer to Manchester United star C. Ronaldo. The Portuguese player's contract with Manchester United expires this July, but according to the basic contract, Manchester United holds priority signing rights over C. Ronaldo."

An annual salary of 200 million USD, plus a 100 million USD signing fee—the team named "Al-Nassr" truly loves C. Ronaldo.

The 200 million USD annual salary is certainly no problem, but regarding the 100 million USD signing fee, there is a detail: C. Ronaldo cannot activate the "+1 year" clause in his Manchester United contract after this season ends.

In other words, Saudi Arabia is willing to give C. Ronaldo a 100 million USD signing fee, but on the premise that they can acquire C. Ronaldo as a free agent, meaning no transfer fee needs to be paid to Manchester United.

After all, Manchester United has the right to renew C. Ronaldo's contract first; if Manchester United renews him first and then sells him to Saudi Arabia, wouldn't the oil tycoons suffer a huge loss?

The first to report this news was Marca, followed by Romano providing his own information: C. Ronaldo's agent, Mendes, is seriously considering the matter.

Once Romano's news came out, the entire football world instantly exploded.

Indeed, thinking about it carefully, at C. Ronaldo's current age, going to Saudi Arabia to earn a high salary is not a bad thing.

An annual pension of 200 million USD is simply perfect!

However, some fans pointed out that given C. Ronaldo's crazy pursuit of honors, he would likely prefer to stay at Manchester United.

Staying at Manchester United might mean earning less than 20 million GBP after tax annually, far less than 200 million USD, but he could win championships!

Fans simply analyzed that with Manchester United's current squad, C. Ronaldo would only need to come off the bench next season and play a few minutes; the Premier League title and the Champions League title would be easily within reach.

To leave or to stay, that is the question.

……

"Cristiano must leave here; I will not compromise on this matter this time!"

In the office, Ten Hag revealed Ji De Xiang Fa to Fan Fan Dejiahe.

The Manchester United manager's attitude was extremely firm.

Actually, last season he never intended to let C. Ronaldo return to Manchester United, but since Manchester United won neither the Premier League nor the Champions League last season, Ten Hag had no way to "give a speech" in front of the club's top brass.

This season is different.

With just one Premier League title, Ten Hag already possesses sufficient authority.

"Even if they demand Ronaldo stay, it won't work; I mean, even if the Glazers come to find me personally, it won't work."

Ten Hag knocked on the table.

"Uh... my meaning is, actually, if he doesn't interfere with other matters, it's fine for you to keep him as per management's wishes; you don't even need to let him play, just keep him on the roster."

Fan Fan Dejiahe whispered, "Erik, don't oppose management."

Fan Fan Dejiahe wanted to keep C. Ronaldo as a mascot, but in Ten Hag's view, even being a mascot was unacceptable.

"No! Do you know, Michel, whenever I see him now, I get a headache so severe I need to go to the hospital."

As he spoke, Ten Hag placed his hand on his forehead, leaving Fan Fan Dejiahe somewhat speechless.

"His staying here can increase the club's revenue; revenue increases, yes, but what about results?"

Ten Hag's meaning was already very clear.

He wanted to tell the club executives that if C. Ronaldo stayed, his own coaching ability would be affected.

As for why it would be affected.

Don't ask about that.

If you ask, the answer is that seeing C. Ronaldo causes a headache; even going to the hospital is useless because this isn't a medical issue.

What troubles Ten Hag is the magnetic field.

His magnetic field and C. Ronaldo's repel each other; as long as they stand together, Ten Hag will suffer a splitting headache and feel worse than death.

Manchester United management needs to consider manager Ten Hag's safety regarding the matter of C. Ronaldo's departure or retention; they cannot disregard the coach's life and death!

"This... alright."

Since that was the case, Fan Fan Dejiahe had nothing more to say.

However, Ten Hag hadn't finished speaking yet.

"I guarantee you, he will definitely come to find me."

"Find you for what?"

"To talk to me about staying on the team!"

Fan Fan Dejiahe reacted too slowly, which made Ten Hag somewhat dissatisfied.

"He will come to me to discuss staying on the team; he will want to stay here."

"But, no matter what he says, I will not agree; even if he comes to find me, it will be useless."

"..."

……

Pia!

Pia!

"Tom! Stop hitting! Stop hitting! I've already apologized to you!"

Cristiano was tied to a pillar, his entire body covered in wounds, his clothes in tatters; it was hard to imagine what kind of torture he had endured over the past half hour.

"Stop hitting me?"

Tang Ye, wearing a crown, scolded: "Do you think I stop just because you say so?"

"I pleaded with Eric many times, offering you help when you were at dead ends. But what about you?"

Crack!

Another whip strike landed, and Cristiano let out a painful howl.

"You actually dared to say, 'I don't need anyone's help'? Haha! Without others' help, do you think you would still be on the competition field right now?"

"Speak! Cristiano!"

"... No, I couldn't."

Cristiano lowered his head: "That is why I am apologizing to you..."

"But I am truly not good at apologizing; perhaps you did not understand my meaning. I do indeed know I was wrong... I promise you..."

Crack!

"Promise what?"

"Finish the whipping before you speak!"

Crack! Crack!

Hearing this, Cristiano gave up struggling.

If one has done wrong, one naturally must accept punishment.

Since it was he who had done wrong and misunderstood Tang Ye, was accepting punishment not acceptable?

Was this not what he, as a sinner, ought to do?

If his own whipping could alleviate Tang Ye's grievance... then let it come!

Cristiano clenched his teeth tightly, opened his eyes, and found himself lying on a bed.

"..."

"Shit."

He flung the pillow onto the floor.

He was truly at his wit's end.