Football: My AI System Provides Max-Level Predictions
Chapter 90: Three Different Signing Bonuses, How Will Tang Long Choose?

Chapter 90: Chapter 90: Three Different Signing Bonuses, How Will Tang Long Choose?

The Milan derby marked a minor milestone in Tang Long’s career.

With his performance of one goal and one assist, Tang Long received a high post-match rating of 9, winning the Serie A’s best player of the match selected by Inter’s official media, InterTV!

This is Tang Long’s second time winning Player of the Match this season.

However, winning the best player in the Milan derby also garnered Tang Long more exposure.

Even in the increasingly declining Serie A, he has gained a bit of fame.

The most direct effect is that many agents have extended an olive branch to him!

At this moment, Tang Long has just come out from the AI Cloud Training Ground.

He opened his stat panel.

Host: Tang Long

Age: 18

Height: 182

Weight: 77KG

Position: Attacking Midfielder, Second Striker, Defensive Midfielder.

Shooting Accuracy: 77

Shooting Power: 73

Heading: 75

Dribbling: 75

Long Pass: 72

Short Pass: 79

Set Pieces: 65

Speed: 70

Stamina: 80

Strength: 79

Jumping: 77

Defense: 40

Overall Rating: 76

Pitch Rating: Serie A Substitute Level

Compared to before the winter break, Tang Long has shown significant improvement.

Although the pitch rating is at Serie A substitute level.

But just looking at these numbers, he can already play as a starter in Serie A relegation teams like Palermo, Bologna, Cagliari.

Of course, with the AI instant judgment offered by the Green Grass Wisdom Engine, Tang Long can still perform excellently in the star-studded Inter.

Gradually, Tang Long transformed from the initial wanting to get, failing to get, coincidentally getting done when achieved;

To steadily wanting to get, partially able to achieve, and increasingly accomplishing more.

There are several key nodes in this transition!

First is Coach Chiwo’s special physical training for Tang Long.

The training has continued, although not as intensive as during the winter break, Chiwo still strictly followed the plan to reform Tang Long’s physique.

Secondly, after Chiwo joined as a partner tool in the AI Cloud Training Ground, it brought an overall data threshold breakthrough for Tang Long.

The threshold increased from 70 to 80, enormously raising Tang Long’s ability ceiling.

Additionally, the hidden side story "Gratitude from Bonazzoli" visibly improved Tang Long’s previously weak shooting ability.

Finally, whether it was Pirlo or Maradona, both furthered Tang Long’s understanding of football.

Especially Old Ma!

Now Tang Long’s progress in catching up with Old Ma’s ball sense (peak state while leading Napoli to win the European championship in 1989) has risen from an initial 12% to 20%.

Even though the dribbling value is only 75, with special effects boosting, the ball still becomes incredibly smooth under Tang Long’s control—at least against these Serie A opponents.

Of course, Tang Long’s weaknesses are also fairly evident.

As a midfielder, his insufficient explosiveness makes it hard for him to break through in one-on-one situations.

When surrounded by opponents, the tactic taught by Pirlo of proactively showing weakness, attracting tackles, then distributing the ball, indeed creates a lot of threats, generating local openings for teammates to receive the ball subsequently.

But this risky approach is inherently perilous; once the ball is intercepted, opponents can easily charge through the middle.

Moreover, the opposing defensive players aren’t fools; deceived once or twice, they’ll wise up by the third time, backing off to guard the area, knowing that without absolute speed, Tang Long won’t surpass them.

Of course, what worries Tang Long even more is that the threshold enhancement brought by Chiwo has already reached a ceiling.

Stamina 80, Strength 79, Short Pass 79, these three value statistics have either reached or are infinitely close to 80.

Progress has stagnated, with no further increase in multiple AI training sessions.

He needs to find a way to break through this ceiling!

Otherwise, no matter how advanced the predictions provided by the AI system in his mind are, Tang Long’s execution still relies on his own abilities.

However, for now, Tang Long decides to temporarily set this issue aside.

Address the issue with the agents!

Tang Long has never had an agent; he signed his contract with Inter himself.

Fighting solo in a commercialized professional league is ultimately not feasible.

He trains in the field and gym during weekdays and has matches on weekends and midweek.

In his spare time, he needs to continue feeding AI match videos and training at the Cloud Training Ground.

Time is limited, causing Tang Long to spend less than half an hour on his phone daily.

Now Tang Long has eight offers in hand.

Some names are unfamiliar.

However, three offers caught Tang Long’s attention.

The first one is from Raiola.

This agent has a substantial stature, with stars like Eevee, Balotelli, Insigne, Pogba, Bonaventura as his clients.

The second comes from Maradona’s invested agency.

It was not until the company personnel called Tang Long that he understood why Maradona visited the locker room to present him a signed football after Inter’s away victory against Napoli.

It seems Old Ma came with a purpose.

The last one intrigued Tang Long more—an industry under Ronaldo’s 9nine Sports Company.

R9 is Ronaldo’s code name, Tang Long instantly understood the name’s meaning.

Still, although Ronaldo was Tang Long’s childhood idol, signing with an agent involves different considerations.

Currently, Tang Long is inclined to sign with Raiola.

A well-established brand, usually reliable.

Safer and more secure.

As he ponders, a knock on the door sounds, and Tang Long unexpectedly meets Ronaldo.

"Mr. Ronaldo, what brings you here!?"

Surprise spread across Tang Long’s face.

Ronaldo, unpretentious, takes a seat at Tang Long’s desk, explaining his intention to sign him.

Tang Long recalled what the team’s third goalkeeper, Berni, Uncle Berni, once said to him.

What do they need, and what can you offer?

Tang Long similarly poses this question to Ronaldo.

"Mr. Ronaldo, I have offers from Raiola and Maradona now; do you think your agency can bring any additional enhancement or added value compared to them?"

Discussing business, Tang Long remains direct even in front of his childhood idol.

"Haha, your straightforward style is very Western, different from the Eastern impression I know, I like it!"

Ronaldo elaborates on the plan for setting up the agency.

In fact, Ronaldo has a good relationship with Italian Football Federation officials, having deep connections here.

He offers Tang Long a mere 7% salary commission, significantly lower than the conventional 10% rate.

Additionally, Ronaldo promises, "Being the first player signed by our company, I will divert most resources toward you, making you the flagship star of 9nine Sports Company, and in your new contract, striving for a higher proportion of image rights for you."

Ronaldo evidently came prepared.

His subsequent words were unexpected.

"Tang, you did great in the Milan derby, but you still have significant room for improvement, such as quicker adjustments involving your wing play..."

Hearing this, Tang Long perked up and concentrated on listening.

Having Ronaldo point out his issues is an opportunity not to be missed!

"Ding!"

"Activate hidden side story: Signing Agent Rewards!"

"Reward 1: Sign with Raiola to gain the strongest value of any player under him!"

"Reward 2: Sign with Maradona to enhance ball sense to 30% of Old Ma’s peak state!"

"Reward 3: Sign with Ronaldo to comprehensively increase potential threshold across all ability data by 12%!"

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