[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back":3,"chapter-football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-912":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Football: At 16, Let Me Retire and Come Back?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2300882,4499,"Chapter 912","football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-912",912,"\u003Cp>Sources: Tang Ye’s United Development Group plans to enter into strategic cooperation with four clubs from Japan’s J1 League.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Japan Football Association announcement: The JFA will sign a partnership agreement with UDG, sharing with China three national training centers located in Tokyo, Kanto, and Kyushu; specific details will be announced later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Japan immediately began cooperating with China after losing the Asian Cup final, angering some Japanese fans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t understand why we should cooperate with China—their youth development system can’t match ours. Cooperating with them is a loss for us, even if UDG can send Japanese players to Europe. Tanjima (Tanjima Kōzō) is wrong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Journalists from Tokyo Magazine interviewed several young Japanese fans and asked for their views on this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After just losing the match, the JFA’s move is truly too quick to kneel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you’re going to kneel, at least wait until the next season starts, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the three days after the JFA’s announcement, it faced massive backlash from fans—but then something interesting happened: as time passed, public opinion gradually shifted in favor of the JFA-UDG cooperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you think about it carefully, we don’t really need to give up anything—we only need to provide training facilities and coaches, which we already have.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Japanese host from Kanto Radio said: “In the long term, we are the beneficiaries, because we can send more Japanese players to Europe without paying a high price. This is a good thing, not ‘kneeling to China’ as some claim—Japanese football has never knelt to anyone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, we’ve seen China’s transformation in football, especially over the past few years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another female host agreed with her colleague: “Japanese football has been stronger than China’s since 2000, but that’s history now. Many Japanese clearly haven’t moved past their former arrogance, even though China has achieved impressive results in the World Cup and Asian Cup. As supporters of Japanese football, we must recognize our true capabilities. Since Chinese football has won two consecutive Asian Cup titles, they must have unique strengths—and those are exactly what Japanese football needs to learn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The male host nodded: “In recent years of competition between Japan and China, China has been the undisputed victor and has become the strongest team in Asia. If we abandon cooperation with Chinese football just because of a final loss, I think that would be a terrible waste.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Weakness and defeat are not obstacles to survival and growth—arrogance is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exactly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some Japanese fans are far too arrogant, believing that qualifying for a few World Cups makes them invincible in Asia—but that’s not true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are always greater players beyond you, higher heavens beyond the sky—beyond Japan lies China. Arrogant Japanese fans only look down, so they cannot see China above them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words of the two Kanto Radio hosts woke up many Japanese fans who had been pretending to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stay humble—Japanese football is no longer the strongest in Asia!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>TalkSport reporter Ben Jacobs: Al Nassr has submitted a formal $550 million offer to Manchester United to acquire the Red Devils’ soul, Tang Ye. They have also offered the player a five-year, $2.2 billion super-contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reporter Jacobs commented: “I’m 100% certain this is real—if Manchester United and the player both agree, Al Nassr’s offer and contract will take effect immediately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ben Jacobs isn’t a particularly famous reporter, so few fans firmly believed what he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just half a day after his tweet, Spain’s renowned media outlet Marca also reported a similar story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marca: Al Nassr’s offer has alarmed Real Madrid; the conditions Real Madrid has offered Tang Ye may lack sufficient competitiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s real!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the immediate reaction of many fans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nearly a full year of buildup, has the battle between Real Madrid and Al Nassr for talent finally erupted?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twitter poll: Tang Ye’s next club next season (participants: 2,779,572).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1. Stay at Manchester United: 68%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2. Al Nassr: 20%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>3. Real Madrid: 7%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>4. Al Hilal: 3%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>5. Others (Barcelona, Al Ittihad, Manchester City, Chinese Super League teams): 2%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly three million people voted; most fans believe Tang Ye will stay at Manchester United, while one-fifth think he will move to the Saudi League.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Notably, only 7% of voters believe Tang Ye will transfer to Real Madrid—most of whom are Real Madrid fans themselves. This is very interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the minds of most football fans, Real Madrid and Barcelona have always been “highly attractive” clubs, with many players dreaming of playing for either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These 7% who believe Tang Ye will join Real Madrid value this perception—they think the name “Real Madrid” is more valuable than Al Nassr’s super-contract, because thanks to PPBond’s great success, Tang Ye is not a player desperate for money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sky Sports]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jensen, you’re considered one of the most knowledgeable football analysts on TY. What are your thoughts on his possible transfer?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sky Sports special program: Honorary staff member Jensen was invited: “Well… I believe TY will most likely stay at Manchester United. Yes, his probability of staying is highest—if I were him, I’d choose to stay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Jensen finished speaking, the host immediately looked disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The host had expected Jensen to offer some unique insight—but it turns out he’s just following the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I’m 100% certain TY won’t go to Real Madrid or Barcelona.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not done yet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jensen’s follow-up made the host’s eyes light up: “100% won’t go to Real Madrid? But Real Madrid has offered TY over €200 million, plus a €120 million signing bonus. That deal already exceeds what Cristiano Ronaldo and Hazard received.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jensen agreed with the host: “Yes, Modrić and Kroos are nearing retirement—they’re simply too old. Real Madrid needs a top-class midfielder to solve their midfield issues, so they’re willing to offer TY such an outrageous deal, which has never happened before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But we must think from TY’s own perspective.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jensen said: “If you’re going to Real Madrid, why not stay at Manchester United, where the conditions are better? United already has a mature system—TY will face almost no real competition if he stays.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover, if TY asks for over £700,000 per week, United’s management will almost certainly agree.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The host pondered: “Indeed, from what we know, TY isn’t a ‘Real Madrid dream’ player. He has plenty of brothers at United, and given his personality, staying is very likely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The host shifted tone: “TY has repeatedly told the media he ‘needs rest.’ How do you interpret that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, I’m fully aware of that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jensen looked into the camera: “Over the past eight seasons, TY has played nearly every single match—few players in football history have matched his availability and running efficiency.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Strictly speaking, he carried his teams to titles early on—Manchester United in 2018–19, Dortmund in 2020–21, and the Chinese national team in 2019 are examples. Add last year’s World Cup… it’s natural he’s fatigued, but I don’t think it’s decisive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“70%, I believe TY has a 70% chance of staying at United, and a 30% chance of going to Al Nassr or Al Hilal. That’s my view.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, no matter what, TY is this year’s Ballon d’Or winner—I’m absolutely certain of that.” Jensen smiled, emphasizing his status as a Tom fanboy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saudi media: Cristiano Ronaldo hopes Al Hilal’s management will make a bid to steal TY, but the club’s shareholders believe “this isn’t a good deal,” which has upset Ronaldo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It is understood that the Portuguese has communicated with TY multiple times, explaining the competitiveness of the Saudi League and Al Hilal’s title ambitions. TY’s personal stance remains unclear.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ronaldo still won’t give up—getting Tang the King to Al Hilal would make them unstoppable!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cristiano Ronaldo + Tang Ye? Al Hilal is a petrostate, but even petrostates can’t spend this recklessly—it’s insane.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Don’t underestimate those Middle Easterners with white headscarves. I looked into it—Al Nassr has always been Saudi’s top club. If Al Hilal signs Tang, they could challenge Al Nassr. That’s a real opportunity for them.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I have a hunch Tang the King will join Al Nassr for one to three years—he loves crushing weaker teams.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You trolls upstairs, turn off your DMs—you really aren’t afraid of getting flooded?]\u003C\u002Fp>",1358,"2026-06-20T06:50:12.695Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","055f96c6f29dd905f10b529e6a71de138433b27169700ad217510f7c48ef2a3d","football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-913","football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-911",918,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffootball-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-cover.jpg"]