Golden Greenery

Originally, he wanted to ask Zhuo Yang to help promote Emeric Aubameyang from the B team to the first team, but unexpectedly he was not only rejected, but Zhuo Yang in turn suggested that he start from the U19. This contrast between father and son lasted for a while. Still hard to accept.

"Brother Zhuo, I... will be 18 soon..." Ao Laosan hesitated. Although there is a 19-year-old in U19, the most suitable ages are 17 or 8 years old. Basically, after 18, you will have a choice. For example, in AC Milan, you can either enter the U21, or you can stop there and find other ways out.

Madibao does not have U21, and the B team is compatible with most of the characteristics of U21. This is one of the most important reasons why Madibao put the third-year-old Aubameyang, who is about to turn 18, into the B team.

Of course, if you are over 18 but still have potential, it does not mean that you cannot continue to stay in the U19, and no club will be a one-size-fits-all, two-way choice. There are even 20-year-old players in Madibao U19 who are still training. This kind of thing is not uncommon.

"So it depends on whether you want to save face or pursue real talent. At your age, I have only played in the fifth-level German league for a short time. To be honest, your starting point is already higher than mine."

"Okay, that's it for now. I think you and your son understand what I mean. Let's talk while walking."

Zhuo Yang held his hands behind his back, and beside him were Lao Ao and Xiao Ao, who were full of lawsuits. The three of them continued the conversation and slowly walked towards the complex building. Kaka was still there waiting for Zhuo Yang to swim together.

The three people gradually walked away, and there was no one around the tennis football field. The setting sun in the afternoon cast long shadows on the tall and dense poplar trees beside the field. The two-meter-high green shrub Ligustrum lucidum between the poplars was covered by gardeners. It is neatly trimmed into squares and edges, like an airtight green wall.

The three of Zhuo Yang walked away, and a man slowly came out from behind the bush wall. He looked at Zhuo Yang's leaving back in shock.

Knight of the Round Table and Battalion Costacurta had just finished a tennis match. He was so anxious after being peeed that he felt a little disrespectful for his age. He sneaked behind the bush wall and released water on the spot while no one was paying attention. The amount of water was a bit large, and after the hard release, the ground had already flowed into a small river. Not to mention, because I only looked up and enjoyed the pleasure of release, I didn't pay attention and splashed my sneakers.

Just when the old baton was lamenting that he "used to pee three feet in the wind, but now his shoes are wet in the wind", he discovered that his jersey pants were also soaked in a large area, which was too embarrassing for people to see. It happened that the third child, Aubameyang, ran over and called Zhuo Yang to wait, and the old baton could only hide behind and wait for them to leave.

As a result, Costacurta listened to the conversation between the three people clearly.

Zhuoyang's words were like a sledgehammer, hitting the deepest part of Costacurta's heart.

"I can't cling to the status and prestige of Madibao, and I can't be reluctant to leave it all after I leave! I can't use the excuse of doing good for Madibao, but do things for fear that my influence will decrease!"

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That night, a drizzle fell on Lake Como, and the bright sunshine in the afternoon seemed to be just an illusion. The raindrops fell silently from the night sky, and then disappeared into the embrace of the lake.

In the living room of the three-story villa, Maldini opened a bottle of Barolo red wine that he had treasured for many years to entertain his old friend Pediastacuta who came unexpectedly.

Costacurta was in a bad mood. He told Maldini about the conversation he heard between Zhuo Yang and Aubameyang in the afternoon. Zhuoyang's words made this well-informed football elder feel painfully confused. He came here to seek help and guidance from his old friend.

The 41-year-old Alessandro Costacurta has decided to retire after the end of this season. The farewell and retirement games have been prepared, and his career after retirement has been planned. The old baton will start his new journey as an assistant coach at the Vismara youth academy and will serve as a commentator on Sky Italia on match days.

Football training work and high exposure on television are undoubtedly the most suitable career for star players who have been immersed in football all their lives after they retire. You can't live without football or the circle of fame and fortune. Only by living in it can you breathe freely.

AC Milan has old players retiring almost every season, but Costacurta is different from others. He is one of the representatives of Italian classic defenders. He is a member of AC Milan’s legendary back line that was unparalleled in the world. One of the founders of the illustrious Holy Knights of the Round Table.

Like Maldini, Baresi and Tassotti, he is the soul of the Milan dynasty and the anchor of Milanello.

Like Baresi and Tassotti, Costacurta will still maintain Milan's unity and honor around the round table after retirement. This is a good thing that goes without saying. As long as the four of them are still there, the Round Table will remain standing. No matter how jealous and suppressed it is by the club's top brass, the Round Table will not collapse.

But this is what makes Costacurta miserable, it is the Knights of the Round Table.

"Paul, there are some things that I have never dared to think about, and I have always deceived myself that they do not exist. But today Zhuo Yang's words forced me to face the problems that I have been avoiding."

"Although Zhuoyang is very young, he sees these things more clearly than an old guy like me. I don't like him, very much, but what he said... I know it's right."

"We try our best to maintain the Round Table, and even continue to maintain it after retiring. Is it really all because of unity and honor?"

"Isn't there a fear of losing the influence of the past in Milanello, a fear of people leaving and being forgotten?"

Maldini was silent.

"Paul, the four of us, and Bones and the others, formed the Round Table in an extraordinary period." Bones is Albertini's nickname. "At that time, we were pure and just wanted to make Milan strong forever."

"But are we still pure now? Is Milan still pure?"

Maldini frowned.

"Juventus, Inter Milan, Roma, Lazio, Fiorentina... Wait, these clubs don't have a round table, but they are equally united and uphold their honor. They are not any worse than us."

"We are trying our best to retain the round table. Are we inheriting the tradition of Milan, or are we uniting to protect our interests? Are we trying to retain our own influence under the banner of unity and honor? Paul, can you answer me? ?"

Maldini didn't answer.

"I don't want to admit this, and you certainly don't want to admit it. But after Tiger retired that year, he politely refused to stay at the round table. At that time, we had a vague sense of his thoughts, which was what Zhuoyang said, 'Don't fall in love.' But we dare not admit it." The tiger is Donadoni. He quit the Round Table after retiring in 1999 and no longer participates in any work of the Round Table. Donadoni is now the head coach of the Italian national team.

"And Gang Gang..." Gang Gang is Milan's legendary goalkeeper Rossi, and now serves as the goalkeeper coach of Milan's youth team.

"Carlo too." Carlo Ancelotti was also a member of the Round Table before retiring, but he no longer participated in the Round Table after retirement.

"You and I actually know why they left the round table, but we dare not admit it or face it in our hearts. Paul, they see it more clearly than we do, and Zhuo Yang sees it more clearly than us."

"Paul, I...am leaving the Round Table..." Costacurta burst into tears.

Maldini looked at the crying old brother sadly, but did not comfort his tears.