Chapter 53 Opportunity to train with the first team

"Jiang, come here!"

Alvarenga called out through the window of his office on the second floor of the base to Jiang Yuan who was training downstairs.

Jiang Yuan was having a great time killing his opponents on the training ground, so Alvarenga's move was indeed a bit puzzling.

"Dong dong!"

Jiang Yuan pushed open the door of the office and saw Alvarenga and Enrique.

Seeing Jiang Yuan coming in, Alvarenga smiled and motioned for Jiang Yuan to sit down: "Jiang, don't restrain yourself, please sit down!"

Seeing that Mr. Losos, who was usually serious, suddenly became kind, Jiang Yuan's heart skipped a beat and he sat on the chair with some trepidation.

"Jiang, you have been with our U17 training for more than two weeks. How do you feel?"

Alvarez poured Jiang Yuan a glass of juice. Jiang Yuan actually preferred drinking tea, but he hadn't drunk any tea since joining the youth training team.

"Mr. Losos, I feel that my training in the past two weeks has been very fulfilling, and I have improved a lot from it!"

Jiang Yuan smiled.

Alvarenga motioned for Jiang Yuan to continue: "So what do you think of your teammates, or...what do you think of the intensity of the Portuguese U17 game?"

"Well... Mr. Losos, I think my teammates are all great, especially Jesia. I get along really well with this Tanzanian guy. As for the Portuguese U17 League, I think I learned a lot from the game..."

"to be frank!"

"Well, Mr. Losos, I think they are too weak..."

Jiang Yuan touched his head and said awkwardly that Alvarenga asked him to tell the truth, so he had to tell the truth. But before he said the truth, Jiang Yuan had already prepared himself to be scolded.

Instead of blaming Jiang Yuan, Alvarenga laughed: "Haha, kid, to be honest, I am a little sad when you say that, but there is nothing I can do. This is the fact. Competitive sports are cruel!"

"Boy, Paul has brought you good news, please think about it carefully!"

"?"

Jiang Yuan was a little confused by Alvarenga’s words.

"Mr. Enrique, do I have the right to turn around?"

Jiang Yuan's eyes lit up and he stared at Enrique who was sitting opposite him.

You know, a market value of 0 has always been a pain for Jiang Yuan. The market value on Transfermarkt can not only reflect a player's global popularity, but also reflect a player's competitive level.

What Jiang Yuan needs now is recognition from the international community.

However, Enrique shook his head: "I believe you will have that thing soon. I came here today to bring you good news, or to be exact, two good news!"

Enrique made a "2" with his fingers and held it in front of Jiang Yuan.

"Mr. Paul, what is it?"

"There are two options, join Porto B team and play in the Portuguese League, or train with Porto's first team but not play in the game"

"..."

Enrique's words left Jiang Yuan speechless.

This news was too sudden for him. I just finished my third game of my U17 career yesterday, and today you told me that I can play in the Portuguese League with Porto B team?

Moreover, what the hell is first-team training?

"Cough cough!"

Jiang Yuan put his hand on his chest, calmed down his excitement, and then asked: "Mr. Paul, what do you mean by training with the first team but not being able to play in the game?"

Enrique smiled and explained patiently: "It's very simple. I will transfer you to Porto's first team during the winter break and register you for the Portuguese Super League, but you will only participate in training. As for when you can participate in the game, it depends on Mr. Huron's opinion." Jiang Yuan certainly knew who Mr. Huron Enrique was talking about. The Spaniard is now the head coach of Porto's first team.

"May I know why?"

Jiang Yuan asked, he was able to train with the first team, it must be because Lopetegui noticed him, but Jiang Yuan just couldn't understand why Lopetegui, the head coach of the first team, would pay attention to him, a U17 rookie who just came from China?

"You don't need to know why. You just need to know that Mr. Hulun is interested in you. Jiang, tell me and Mr. Losos, what is your choice, Team B or the first team?"

Mr. Enrique put the choice before Jiang Yuan.

"Is there still a choice?"

Jiang Yuan spread his hands.

"I'm going to the first team!"

"..."

Alvarenga and Enrique seemed to know what Jiang Yuan would choose, and smiled at each other when they got confirmation from Jiang Yuan.

Alvarenga licked his lips, looked at Jiang Yuan and said, "Why did you choose to go to the first team?"

Jiang Yuan curled his lips: "Obviously, I hope to get Mr. Hu Lun's attention, so that I can enter the Portuguese Super League faster!"

"Hahahaha!"

Hearing Jiang Yuan's words, Alvarenga and Enrique laughed almost at the same time: "Do you know that if you choose to train with the first team, you may not have a chance to play in the remaining half of the season? Although Paul has registered you for the Portuguese Super League, it does not mean that you will play. You know, Porto is not short of wingers now!"

"Mr. Losos, do you mean that if I join Porto B team, I can get a chance to play in the Portuguese League?"

"That's right. From what I've seen of you, if you can keep up this pace of improvement, the coach of Team B will give you a chance to come on as a substitute in two months at the latest. I think this is a better option for you. Play in the Portuguese First Division for one or two seasons, and then join the first team!"

The advice given by Alvarenga has always been very objective. He has seen many talented players, but they all have one thing in common, which is that they become stronger step by step.

Instead of jumping directly from U17 to Portuguese Super League like Jiang Yuan, it is really too exaggerated.

Jiang Yuan smiled and said, "I still stick to my choice. I want to go to the first team. As for whether I can play this season, I can't make a conclusion now. What do you think, Mr. Losos? Mr. Paul?"

Jiang Yuan's gaze swept over Alvarenga and Enrique in turn, and finally looked at his coach, the Portuguese who had always been extremely strict with him.

"Well, it seems that I really can't persuade you..."

Alvarenga sighed and continued: "My expectation for you in the first season is to try not to get injured. The training time with the first team may not be much, but the intensity of the confrontation will be very high!"

Alvarenga was right. Jiang Yuan's current physical condition was excellent among U17 players, but he was still a little weak compared with the players in the Portuguese Super League.

Poor physical condition means a higher chance of injury.

Jiang Yuan stood up and said, "Mr. Losos, although I haven't had much time with you, I still want to thank you for taking care of me, a newcomer, in the past few weeks!"

After saying that, Jiang Yuan opened his arms and hugged Alvarenga in his arms.

"You still know how to be grateful..."

As he spoke, Alvarenga's tears began to flow unconsciously.

Although he took good care of Jiang Yuan during training, he always asked the defensive players to tackle this Chinese boy who liked to dribble and break through.

But in reality, these are all expectations for Jiang Yuan’s growth!
"I hope to see you at the Estadio do Dragao next season!"

Alvarenga said that after half a season of settling down, Alvarenga hopes Jiang Yuan can get a substitute seat in Porto's first team in the 15/16 season.

"Mr. Losos, I will try my best!"

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(End of this chapter)