Turbulent August 8th

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  A week later, Marítimo traveled to face Molde away from home. After the previous match, Marítimo's players were clearly in better game shape than they had been a week earlier. Molde, on the other hand, looked somewhat tired due to their double fixture schedule of league and Europa League qualifying matches.

  Marítimo ultimately drew 0-0 away to Molde, eliminating their opponents with an aggregate score of 2–0 and advancing to the Europa League proper.

  In a bar in Funchal, Madeira, where Marítimo fans gather, Mónica, Bigode and other supporters are discussing the just finished Europa League qualifying match.

  "Which teams will we meet in the group stage? Last season's champions Tottenham?"

  "I don't want to meet Tottenham, I still hope Wu Lei leads us further."

  "Wu Yu's stay in the team next season is still a question."

  "It's okay, didn't you see him kiss the team badge after scoring in the last match? That's a sign of infinite loyalty to the team, he won't abandon us."

  "Also, with Monica here, Wu Yu wouldn't dare leave, right?"

  "Haha......"

  They laughed as they talked.

  。

  Monica was teased by these rough men and couldn't help but feel annoyed: "What are you talking about? Wu Yu and I are just good friends!"

  "Who in Foshan doesn't know that you like him? No need to be coy." The young bartender wiping the wine glasses next to them also chimed in.

  "Hmph, and another thing, watch out or I'll cut off your tongue!" Monica said menacingly.

  The wine shop owner spat out his tongue and immediately fell silent.

  "Hey Monica, you're so familiar with Wu Yu, shouldn't you know whether he wants to transfer or not?" a half-drunk man asked.

  "I don't know either, but I can tell he likes it here, so he probably won't leave." Monica said with a furrowed brow, somewhat uncertain.

  "Woohoo! Since Monica thinks he won't leave, Wu Yu must be staying! Let's toast to Wu Yu leading us to victory against the strong European teams!" The drunkard heard Monica say this and immediately excitedly raised his glass, excitedly shouting to the people inside the bar.

  "A toast for Wu Yu!" The bar was also filled with a joyful atmosphere.

  Monica looked at the excited expressions of the crowd, but her eyebrows furrowed even tighter, because she really didn't know what Wu Yu thought in his heart. She wanted him to stay, but he might not necessarily do so.

  By the time August arrived, regarding Wu Lei and Gao Wei's transfers, Felipe insisted that suitors wait until Marítimo qualified for the Europa League group stage before reopening transfer negotiations. And like Porto, Benfica, Chelsea and other suitors also understood that they needed to show more respect to Wu Lei and Gao Wei's club in order to win them over.

  After Marítimo secured promotion to the Primeira Liga, negotiations for Wu Lei and Gao Wei's transfers immediately began. Whether it was Benfica wanting to buy Gao Wei or Porto and Chelsea wanting to buy Wu Lei, the conditions offered by the three clubs were all irresistible to Felipe, as their offers had reached the price of the release clause. The next step would be negotiations between the opposing club and his own players regarding contracts.

  In a restaurant in Funchal, Wu Yun, Gao Wei and Ternonia sat in a quiet corner.

  "Hey, you asked us out, is there some new news?" Wu Yu said somewhat impatiently.

  。

  "Did I call you out? Didn't Gao Wei say there was something he wanted to say?" Teroni asked strangely.

  As soon as he finished speaking, he and Wu Yu looked at Gao Wei who was standing aside with his head down and remaining silent.

  "Xiao Yu, I've made up my mind. I'm going to join Benfica." Gao Wei said slowly after taking a deep breath. Wu Yu and Teixeira could even feel the tremble in his voice.

  "Haha, that's great! You should have agreed earlier, David!" Wu Yu couldn't help but feel delighted upon hearing Gao Wei's willingness to join Benfica, making people wonder if he was fed up with Gao Wei.

  Gao Wei didn't mind Wu Yu's excitement, he knew that Wu Yu was excited because he had made a decision that would be beneficial to his career.

  "If I may, I'd like to ask you to help me negotiate the contract with Benfica next." Gao Wei said to Ternana with a awkward smile.

  "This is no problem, I've already negotiated terms with them, just waiting for your nod." Trennio said with a smile.

  "What?" Even Wu Yun was surprised at this time.

  "Benfica is willing to offer a 5-year contract, with an after-tax weekly salary of €8,000, a starting fee of €1,500, a signing fee of €1.5 million, and a buyout clause of €30 million, which is already close to Gaitán's treatment, and also promises at least 25 starts per season."

  Wu Yu and Gao Wei were stunned by Ternana's consecutive words, and the two were not only surprised by Ternana's efficiency, but also by the liquidated damages price set by Benfica for Gao Wei.

  €30 million in liquidated damages! What a concept, treating Gao Wei as a top-notch defender.

  "How about it? Do you think this condition is acceptable?" Tenorio said with a smile.

  Gao Wei was already intimidated by the liquidated damages set by Benfica for himself, and it wasn't until half a day later that he reacted and nodded to Ternana, agreeing to this transfer.

  "Xiao Yu, from now on you have to take good care of yourself." Gao Wei immediately turned his head around and said to Wu Yu with a hint of resentment.

  。

  "Get out, it's as if you can't handle it without me..." Wu Yu scolded with a smile.

  "Wu Yu, I've already helped you decline the offer from Porto, but there's still a team that wants you." Teixeira shifted the topic to Wu Yu.

  Wu Yu looked at him with a very calm expression on his face.

  "Chelsea, they've had an offer accepted by Mr. Felipe, I spoke with them yesterday, the contract is very rich, ￡50,000 a week after tax, and a ￡5 million signing fee, and Mourinho also sees you as Lampard's successor." said Tenonio slowly.

  Even if Wu Yu was calm, after hearing such a quote, he couldn't help but change his face. And next to him, Gao Wei directly sucked in a cold breath, with a strange gaze at Wu Yu, as if asking why this monster could get such a high salary quote.

  Wu Yu's expression on his face was also very strange at this time, unpredictable, because he was struggling intensely in his heart.

  A weekly salary of ￡50,000 is indeed a great temptation, but Wu Yu is not a money-loving person. What really shook his heart was Mourinho's statement that he considered himself Lampard's successor. With a madman personality, if he didn't have his consent, Abu should not have forced himself into Mourinho's account, after all, he is not Abu's compatriot.

  Since Mourinho regards himself as the successor of Lampard, it can be imagined that once he joins Chelsea, what kind of playing opportunities he will get. Moreover, Chelsea is the champion of the Premier League last season and the runner-up of the Champions League, with numerous strong players and considerable competitiveness. Such a club with huge potential invites him with a weekly salary of 50,000 pounds and the guarantee of being the core midfielder in the future, which is a great temptation for Wu Yu, who has just turned 19 years old.

  Wu Yuns couldn't make a decision, because he still had a dream in his heart, a childhood dream, even the pursuit of becoming a professional player - to become a member of Manchester United's Red Devils, wearing red jerseys and fighting at Old Trafford.

  Since childhood, Manchester United has been the team he loves. From his debut in the Fulham youth team to being discovered by Tenorio in Europe last year, Wu Yu has secretly decided that he must join Manchester United and become a legendary player for the team.

  Now once agreed to Chelsea's transfer invitation, it is likely that joining the league competitor of Chelsea will not be so easy, or even impossible.

  On one hand was his childhood dream, on the other was a career opportunity of a lifetime, these two paths made it difficult for Wu Yu to make a decision.

  。

  After a while, Wu Yu finally raised his head and said to Trennio: "Let me think about it, okay?"

  Tennorio knew that Wu Yun had other thoughts in his heart and didn't want to force him, so he nodded slightly.

  In the afternoon, Wu Yu called Wang Peijun who was far away in China.

  "Pei Jun, I don't know what choice is good now." Wu Yu expressed his inner confusion to Wang Pei Jun and said with difficulty.

  "Do they have to get an answer from you right away? Can't we drag it out and see if any other teams want to extend an invitation?" Wang Peijun suggested.

  "I want to be more decisive, otherwise I'll still worry about it when I encounter similar problems in the future."

  "If you can't join Manchester United in the future, will you regret it?" Wang Peijun asked gently.

  "I'm just a professional footballer in order to join Manchester United..." Wu Yu blurted out, and then he was stunned by his own words.

  "Xiao Yu, why aren't you saying anything?" Wang Peijun asked with some puzzlement on the other end of the phone as Wu Yu suddenly stopped talking.

  "I understand, I know what I should do now!" Wu Yu's tone suddenly became very firm.

  "Uh, as long as it's your decision, I'll support you." Wang Peijun said gently on the other end of the phone.

  Wu Yu refused Chelsea's invitation after making a firm decision, which was somewhat unexpected by Felipe. The news of Gao Wei joining Benfica soon came out, and the fans of Maritimo immediately became panicked again, worried that Wu Yu would announce his departure afterwards.

  Gao Wei arrived at Benfica for a medical and signing two days later, Wu Yu and his teammate of over ten years finally parted ways on this day, from then on they fought for their own careers, taking different paths.

  The European transfer market was also in full swing, with Ashley Young leaving Manchester United and Wilfried Zaha being promoted to the first team by Moyes; Shinji Kagawa moved on loan to La Liga side Osasuna with Mendez's help, continuing to win more playing time and improve his skills.

  The European transfer market in August was chaotic and even more confusing.

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