[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-am-the-football-star":3,"chapter-i-am-the-football-star-i-am-the-football-star-chapter-246":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I AM the Football Star",{"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},1686341,2153,"Chapter 246 - 86: Last-Minute Transfer, Superstar Arrives","i-am-the-football-star-chapter-246",246,"\u003Cp>A four million half-year contract is relatively rare even in Serie A.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year, the average transfer period investment by Serie A teams is only three million euros.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With player transfers, it is possible that many teams actually spend tens of millions of euros on buying players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... even if they have money, they don’t spend it like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, such operation would bring a lot of negative impact on San Remo’s future signings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When everyone thinks you’re a fool with lots of money, any player you’re interested in will have a 30% premium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, the subsequent problem is not just the transfer fee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sky-high transfer! San Remo spends extravagantly to strengthen their forward line!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Top right winger returns, will San Remo be unstoppable in the second half of the season?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secured promotion in advance! San Remo’s terrifying lineup unveiled!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"True core up front! Becher’s will lead San Remo to victory!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Salary mystery? How high is Becher’s salary level?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Special contract! San Remo gives Becher’s the greatest future choice options!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If most of these are rumors, media speculation, then the exclusive interview titled \"Leadership changes! San Remo welcomes a true leader!\" published by the famous Italian nasty media Republican Newspaper caused an uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They specially invited Becher’s for an interview, asking about many sensitive topics circulating in the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Becher’s seemed unaware that Republican Newspaper is highly unwelcome within the San Remo team, answering all questions meticulously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Journalist: \"Can we know the duration of your contract?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becher’s: \"Three years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Journalist: \"Why only three years? Aren’t usual contracts five years?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becher’s: \"Because I just turned twenty-six this year. Three years later, I will reach the peak state of my career, and by then I can make another most important decision of my life, which is one of the guarantees San Remo gave me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spoken quite directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three years later, Becher’s would ask for a super high salary contract or join the big clubs still pursuing him at that time, then launch an assault on the honors of a top star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This contract would be envied by any professional player.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s like Barça offering a three-year contract without a penalty clause to 26-year-old Messi, and Real Madrid giving a five-year top-paid contract to 33-year-old C Luo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just ridiculous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Barça letting go of Messi is just as absurd!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Journalist: \"What is your salary? Can you reveal it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becher’s: \"Basic salary is Eight hundred thousand euros.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Journalist: \"Wow! That must be the second highest salary in the Italian Third Division, right? First is Latu Yidi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becher’s: \"I’m not sure, if Latu Yidi’s contract has enough bonus clauses then perhaps it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Journalist: \"You are about to join San Remo, what are your thoughts on San Remo’s previous playing styles?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becher’s: \"San Remo had two styles of play before, one when Morici was there, and another when Morici wasn’t. I prefer the former. The latter was too simple in attack, often hard to perform against strong opponents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Journalist: \"How do you view Lu Yang and Morici then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becher’s: \"They are both good players. I appreciate Morici’s creativity and Lu Yang’s diligence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Journalist: \"Do you have any expectations about your role within the team?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becher’s: \"I hope to bring a leap forward in San Remo’s attack. I believe this is also why they signed me. After all, defense relies on attitude, but sometimes diligence alone isn’t enough for attack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Journalist: \"It is a pleasure to speak with you. Best wishes for advancing further in San Remo, leading them to more glory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becher’s: \"Certainly will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This interview spread across most of the Italian football scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially those savvy veterans, upon seeing this interview, immediately know San Remo is doomed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, San Remo will definitely go through a period of upheaval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First of all, the choice of this media outlet itself is intriguing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang’s conflict with Republican Newspaper is well-known.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Lu Yang, Sofia even held a press conference to unilaterally ban Republican Newspaper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Becher’s didn’t mind the exclusive interview with Republican Newspaper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the top transfer during this winter window, he shouldn’t lack interview invitations; he had plenty of options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe Republican Newspaper really is the most influential, but... can you completely overlook the tense relationship between Republican Newspaper and the leader of the team you’re about to join?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This at least conveys one piece of information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yang’s interpersonal relationships aren’t a priority for Becher’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This can further be extended to the matter of team hierarchy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becher’s readily accepted the term \"leading San Remo\" mentioned multiple times by the Republican Newspaper journalist, showing considerable willingness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This also reflects his inner thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believes he’s here to lead San Remo and make it better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, he implied that his actual salary might exceed Latu Yidi’s, along with his hefty transfer fee, he no doubt considers himself the \"number one\" player for San Remo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not the goalie wearing number one jersey, but... the key player, even the leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it’s well-known that the leader of San Remo is... Lu Yang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, while Becher’s praised Lu Yang’s diligence, he later mentioned in the interview that sometimes diligence alone isn’t enough, clearly indicating his disapproval of Lu Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>",864,"2026-06-06T13:45:08.170Z",1,"novelbin.me","88ba8e31e626e5a6f829028e8206c2b710a8ab099dcfa190d7c9ac80792b7f53","i-am-the-football-star-chapter-247","i-am-the-football-star-chapter-245",836,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-the-football-star-cover.jpg"]