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"Today all the matches in the first round of the national championship have ended, and this year's national championship has twenty-six teams participating, using a single round-robin and the top eight will eventually advance to the playoffs......"

The TV was playing the news of the first round that had just ended.

Of course, no one was watching TV, it was just the background sound in this room.

Kaka was sitting in the living room, and he didn't care at all about what was on the TV.

He cares more about the person sitting in front of him.

A former teammate in São Paulo, his predecessor and now Leonardo, a scout at AC Milan.

"I convinced Galliani, Kaka. AC Milan have decided to bring you in this summer, Kaka! ”

When he said this, Leonardo looked excited and proud. Because that's really his credit.

AC Milan did take an interest in Kaka, but they didn't make the decision to bring in Kaka this summer.

It was Leonardo who kept trying to convince them. Eventually, Galliani finally got the nod and expressed his willingness to consider bringing in Kaka this summer.

At this time, as long as Kaka agrees, there is basically no problem.

He didn't tell Kaka on the phone, but chose to come to Kaka's house and tell him the news in person, just to show solemnity.

He had thought that Kaka would be happy too.

Who wouldn't want to play in Europe if they have some ability and talent to play in Brazil?

Not to mention a world-class giant like AC Milan?

During Leonardo's short time in Sao Paulo, he introduced AC Milan to Kaka, saying that AC Milan is the best club in the world, full of human touch, with a glorious history, and they are still a well-known Italian team.

Judging from Kaka's feedback, Leonardo is also very clear that Kaka is very willing to join AC Milan.

I am even willing to join AC Milan.

Now in European football, there are a number of other teams that are also competing for Kaka, but Leonardo knows Kaka's heart, so he has always been confident.

He believes that Kaka will also hope to join AC Milan sooner rather than later.

No one knows when the old fox of Galliani will change his mind.

So join AC Milan as soon as possible and make this raw rice into a mature meal, and everyone will feel at ease.

But Leonardo saw Kaka frowning and seemed to be still hesitating!

"What's wrong, Kaka? Any questions? He hurriedly asked.

Kaka shook his head: "No, no, no problem. I want to thank you, Leonardo. I know that you have put a lot of effort into it so that I can go to Europe. ”

Kaka graciously thanked Leonardo.

Seeing him say this, Leonardo relieved his heart, and he waved his hand: "I also hope that you can show yourself on a bigger stage, Kaka." You know, Brazil is too small for you to stay here. Haven't you noticed that your progress has slowed down during this time? What does this mean? It means that it doesn't make sense for you to stay in Brazil anymore. You'll need to go to Europe and be challenged and tested at the highest level in the world. Only then will you be able to continue to improve! ”

Hearing Leonardo's words, Kaka fell silent again.

Of course, he knew that Leonardo was right, and he also felt that his progress had been slow during this time.

He was denied a starting position, not only because he needed to rest, but also because he didn't perform as well as well during the training camp, which must be admitted.

It's just that if it weren't for the glory, the problem wouldn't have been magnified to the point where he would have lost his starting status.

Because even if his progress is slow, he is still the fastest improving and strongest player in Sao Paulo.

None of the young men such as Baptista and Luis Fabiano can compare with him.

But when there is glory, things are suddenly different.

The rookie who suddenly became a member of São Paulo's youth team only seven months ago...... He's progressing like a rocket!

His appearance made Kaka feel the pressure.

Kaka's thought of glory rang out with his father's words: "Competitiveness." ”

It wasn't Reynaldo's disgust and disdain, and it wasn't jealousy, but competitiveness.

I don't want to be surpassed by glory, I don't want to be left behind by glory, I don't want to be as competitive as glory.

The root lies in the pride and persistence in one's heart.

I am Kaka, the most devout believer in God, I can't be worse than others, I must do the best!

I'm going to be Sao Paulo...... No, the best player in the whole of Brazil!

Thinking of this, Kaka looked up again.

The confusion in his eyes had vanished, replaced by clear, determined eyes.

Even Leonardo was stunned when he saw Kaka's eyes.

"I appreciate your help, Leonardo. But I'm sorry, I want to stay in Brazil for another year. He said with a natural and calm expression.

Leonardo was taken aback and reflexively asked, "For what?" ”

Going to Europe, especially to a big team like AC Milan, is a dream for many Brazilian players!

Why does Kaka have this opportunity now, but just give up?

"Why do you want to stay for another year, Kaka? You see, that's not something you can decide. You can stay for an extra year now, but next year if AC Milan doesn't want you, you won't be able to stay for another year......" Leonardo didn't know why Kaka would make such a decision, and he tried his best to persuade Kaka, hoping that he would change his mind.

In his opinion, Kaka's decision to "stay for one more year" is undoubtedly very stupid.

"I firmly believe that in a year's time, I will let AC Milan buy mine without hesitation, Leonardo." Kaka showed his confidence.

Because he's already decided, he's going to stay here for another year, he's going to compete head-to-head with Glory, he doesn't want to lose to Glory.

Compete with Glory for the previous year...... How will you improve?

Even he himself was looking forward to it.

So the idea became more and more firm.

"For what? There has to be a valid reason, right? ”

"I don't want to be a deserter, Leonardo. Someone challenged me, and if I ran away like that, I would be laughed at. ”

Leonardo is also very concerned about São Paulo and Kaka, so it is impossible for him not to know about the glorious things. It's just that he had never taken that Chinese rookie to heart before, and a beginner who had only learned football for a few months did not deserve to be impressed in his heart.

It was also said in the newspaper that Glory was going to challenge Kaka. But even the media thought it was nonsense, and they didn't report it on a large scale, so it didn't cause any public opinion. Leonardo felt that this was simply the nonsense of a rookie who didn't know the situation, and there was no value in paying attention.

He doesn't believe that a rookie can challenge Kaka, a talented rising star in Brazilian football.

But now he looked at Kaka with a calm face in amazement.

What he thought was impossible happened!

No...... That's impossible!

Something must have gone wrong?

By the way, maybe in the game that just ended, Kaka was sitting on the bench, so he had such an illusion?

Leonardo understood the crux of the matter, so he continued to persuade Kaka: "You don't have to take him to heart, Kaka. Even sitting on the bench for one game is not a big deal. Everybody has a time to be a substitute. Compared to that, it's more important to go to Europe......"

"No, Leonardo. I already feel threatened. ”

Hearing Kaka's words, Leonardo was so shocked that he couldn't speak for a while.

That one...... The rookie actually made Kaka feel threatened?

But how is this possible? How could he have such ability?

"You're so anxious, Kaka. You're too perfectionist...... You don't have to be so yourself. In fact, whether it is from the technical statistics, or from the perception of the game, or even from the common sense that has nothing to do with football, no one will think that rookie can threaten you, Kaka. ”

Kaka shook his head: "This is the Lord's test for me, Leonardo. I couldn't run away from it, and I felt like I had to go through this ordeal or I would be stuck forever. ”

Kaka is a devout evangelical, and when he moves out of the Lord to speak, it often means that his unwavering resolve is unshakable.

Because it is the will of the Lord, He cannot go against the will of the Lord.

Leonardo was also a devout believer, and he was well aware of this.

So after the last day, he gave up and continued to persuade Kaka.

"Well, I get your mind, Kaka. I'm going to convince Galliani to delay the transfer a year later. ”

"Thank you so much, Leonardo." Kaka expressed his sincerest gratitude. Because he knew that this kind of approach, which had said it all and changed his mind after the most, would make the middleman Leonardo fall into passivity.

Leonardo waved his hand: "I don't know if this will anger AC Milan." But Galliani is a businessman, and as long as you show something that appeals to him, I don't think he will mind that you once provoked him with such a small thing......"

Speaking of the most slight, he laughed.

Kaka nodded firmly: "In a year, I will definitely be stronger than now, Leonardo." I will definitely succeed in joining AC Milan! ”

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Seeing Leonardo away, Kaka turned back, and in the living room he saw his father.

My father was watching the news on TV.

On TV, highlights from yesterday's home match between São Paulo and Botafogo were shown.

“…… In the game, Rong, a Chinese player who replaced Kaka as the starting striker, was widely questioned at first...... But he did well in the last race, and he was impressive. He helped the team break the deadlock with a surprise assist. Then he used a pass that changed direction twice in a row to burst into the box...... Then shoot and score! With one assist and one goal, Sao Paulo had a complete advantage in their home game, and in the end Sao Paulo beat Botafogo 3-0 at home to claim their first win of the new national championship of the season......

Kaka stood next to the couch and finished reading the highlights of this issue.

Kaka's father also turned to look at him after reading it.

"You made a decision?"

Kaka nodded, "I'm not going to Italy for a while, Dad." I would like to stay in Brazil for another year. ”

"Because of competitiveness?" Dad asked.

Kaka nodded.

"Well, the right decision. In the face of challenges, escaping is definitely not the way to go. The father nodded approvingly at his son's choice. Then spend the year trying to beat your opponents. Then take this glory and confidence with you and go to Europe to defeat stronger opponents. ”