Chapter 76
Translator 8uhl
Chapter 76
Chapter Title Newcastles Young Prince
The Man of the Youngest Records Yoon Taeyang!
The Young Boy Who Received a Standing Ovation at Camp Nou.
Newcastles Young Prince.
Barcelona Coach Alvarez When the standing ovation rang out at Camp Nou, it felt like my beloved woman had been ravaged and stolen away.
Champs youngest debut youngest hattrick youngest goal vs. Barcelona hattrick holy shit
How many records did he break in just one game lololol
Insane as fuck, hes the real deal
Thats our guy from Korea, folks!
Guys already qualified for the Do You Know Club
Just standing there after the hattrick and he looks like a photoshoot model, dude has it all
Nah, he hasnt got our sis yet lol
Crazy bastard
...Beloved woman ravaged and stolen...? Thats straightup...
What is it?
Golden Taeyang... lol
Not blond so Soccer Taeyang? lol
Soccer Taeyang lmaoooo
Newcastles young prince, who had only been making waves in the Premier League with his genius talent, had now properly introduced himself to the world.
Even if it wasnt the Barcelona of old, scoring a hattrick at Camp Nou was no small feat.
Even players from Primera Ligas strongest team and their rivals, Real Madrid, hadnt managed a hattrick in recent seasons.
And he was just 16.
All eyes were on the boy.
Videos of his hattrick were uploaded to YouTube channels around the world, and the official Newcastle account racked up millions of views in no time.
The big clubs gazes were now fixed on this boy, Taeyang.
Real Madrid Preparing 100M for Yoon Taeyang Transfer?
Manchester City in Crisis Plans to Sign Yoon Taeyang to Defend Their Throne.
Barcelona Scraping Funds by Selling Players to Sign the Yoon Taeyang Who Humiliated Them.
Tabloids and newspapers famous for zero credibility began spewing unverified rumors left and right.
Of course, there might be some truth hidden in there, but that wasnt the point.
The key was that Newcastles board was starting to feel a bit uneasy.
It might not matter to others, but for Taeyang, this was a crucial moment.
Taeyangs agent, Anna, knew it well too. This was the perfect opportunity.
Youre not planning to keep him tied down with a youth priority contract after a performance like that, are you?
Hmm.
Anna leaned back in her chair with a relaxed expression across the table from Chairman Talric.
When you had a hot player on your side during negotiations, everything felt leisurely.
No cutthroat mind games needed.
In moments like this, the star player was always the one in control.
And if that player was Newcastles Taeyang? Case closed.
Of course not. Were preparing a contract thatll satisfy both sides.
In truth, Taeyangs official pro contract couldnt happen until next year, a few months away.
But with clubs circling him, they were rushing into a verbal agreement at least.
It wasnt just rumorsreal inquiries about Taeyang were coming in.
With his youth priority contract lasting only two years, if they didnt lock him down now, he could walk to another club at the end of the season.
Newcastle had to hold onto him somehow.
Oh, and aside from money, is there anything Taeyang wants?
Of course there is.
Anna straightened up and spoke.
First off, Taeyang wants his familys safety. He feels safe inside Newcastle, but... you know how it is?
Chairman Talric nodded.
Englands security wasnt perfect by any means.
Newcastle was relatively safe, but it wasnt 100 like Korea.
Burglaries targeting players homes during away games happened all too often here, and away fans harassing players families was a real thing too.
On top of that, Taeyang was East Asian.
With racists still lurking around, safety was a top priority.
Chairman Talric answered immediately.
Ill assign my personal bodyguards right away.
Your bodyguards, Chairman?
Thats right. Ill station two elite bodyguards with Taeyangs family for now. For home games, well send a car and guards, and the same for away games if they want to attend.
Assigning bodyguards was a piece of cake for Chairman Talric with his personal funds.
He could set up a whole security firm for Taeyang and it wouldnt even dent his walletbodyguards were chump change.
And he wants the best home tutors in the area for his siblings.
Thats no problem either. Well provide the top home tutors in the UK.
Other than that, Newcastles player support is so good theres nothing more to ask for... wait, no. There is one thing. This might be a bit tricky.
At those words, Chairman Talric leaned forward over the table, eyes on her.
A bit tricky sounded like extremely difficult to him.
Yeah, negotiations couldnt go this smoothly forever.
As he watched her with a tense expression, Anna spoke up.
This is something I personally think Taeyang needs. From watching his family, they place huge importance on eating their homelands food together.
Hmm...! Food is important, yes. Thats why we have a Korean chef on staff at Newcastle providing meals. Surprisingly popular with the other players too. Do you want a personal chef? Thats not hard either...
No, no. Its about food made by their parents. Soul food, you know. Moms home cooking.
It was foreign to Talric, who was royalty.
Royalty didnt cook themselves, after all.
But he understood the sentiment.
His late mothers dessert, baklava.
No chefs baklava could ever match his mothers.
I see... Yes, thats vital. For a players mentality too. So, what exactly do you want?
A Korean mart... somewhere to buy Korean groceries.
Chairman Talric laughed at that.
Not a chef, but a whole mart.
An unheardof demand, but he liked it somehow.
Then a better idea hit him.
Ill make it happen. Through Taeyangs dads company importing Korean ingredients.
Ah... that would be...
No legal issues. No trade company in Newcastle is bigger than that one. Its only natural to contract with them. Not like were bribingjust boosting their performance.
Perfect.
Anna stood, shaking hands with Chairman Talric.
After the Barcelona game, we returned to England to face Leicester City.
Not even a week laterjust four days.
Most of the players whod featured against Barcelona were rested.
I had to watch from the bench.
Those kids are doing great.
Three youth teammates on callupSobiola, Chalret, and Lindemanall started today. Theyd been so nervous before kickoff, but after shaking it off early, they were holding their own.
That didnt guarantee a win, though.
Final whistle 11 on the home scoreboard.
Artelli wasnt sending out fatigued players like me and settled for the point.
As long as we didnt lose, no need to push it.
Hey, a draw against earlyseason powerhouse Leicester without the starters? Solid.
So with this, our record 2 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses8 points.
Leaders Chelsea on 16double ours.
Still catchable, though.
Plenty of vision aheadno need to panic yet.
Next up League Cup.
First opponent? Of all teams, Manchester United.
Artelli boldly binned the League Cup.
The club didnt want to waste energy on it either.
Secondstringers plus the three promising callups faced United.
But get this?
United did the same with their benchand we won.
Artelli won but wasnt thrilled.
Why do the English insist on two pointless cup competitions?
Same gripe as every manager before him.
Fair point.
Two cups, league, Champsschedules a killer.
Straight murder.
Premier League waiting after just four days.
Next Tottenham.
One of the Big 7, fighting for Champs spotsnot pushovers.
But man.
Always that 2 missing.
Theyve got one or two worldclass leaders, but some position always feels understrength.
And they always hire a manager that makes you go, Why him?
This seasons Spurs were that.
Unexpected appointment, and that manager was ripping into me nonstop.
I dont get why Newcastles obsessed with Yoon Taeyang. Hes tactically flawed.
Newcastle making a kid their ace? No way they succeed.
Yoon Taeyangs just a onetrick pony with skills.
I want to contribute to Newcastle and Yoon Taeyangs downfall.
Newcastles a rich, clueless club that cant spend right.
He kept slamming me and Newcastle.
Like he had some grudge.
He did.
The new manager was none other than Marciano Diaz.
Yeah, DiGualthe soccer worlds joke.
No clue how a youth coach conned his way to Tottenham, but he was 321 and cruising.
Id figured hed be sacked quick.
Surprisingly, results were decent.
Better than expected.
But they had the ideal player for DiGual.
Hates dribbling, loves passing out of pressure, always ready with a killer ball forward.
That guy was realizing DiGuals vision somewhat.
Anyway.
The day I crush Newcastle and Yoon Taeyang is coming.
The lunatic wouldnt stop with the trash talk.
His nonstop jabs at me and Newcastle drew reporters sniffing around.
Yoon! You know Diaz is slamming you? He coached you in youthwhys he doing this?
A reporter shoved the mic at me before I hopped into Moms car after training.
I paused at the question and answered.
Dunno. Pretty sure I boosted his youth coaching win rate, but maybe he forgot. Earlyonset dementia from stress of young age?
Or maybe shockinduced delirium? Needs a truck or two to snap out of it?