Shooting Trajectory is Visible - Chapter 149



Only Krnovel

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Richard Johnson has set his sights on the fringes of world football, far from the centre of it all.

Not only in the world of football, but also geographically, it was a very distant place.

East Asia.

A region where good resources have been continuously coming out recently.

And among them, if there is one resource that Richard Johnson has the most interest in and is most curious about, it is this.

[Okay, what is this? It looks like Kim Min-woo is taking a free kick!]

[A brief exchange of glances. And Kim Min-woo, Kim Min-woo, Kim Min-woo―!]

[Gooooooooo! He’s in! Kim Min-woo! Against the mighty Mexican team! He scores an unbelievable free kick! He scores his debut goal in his goalkeeping debut!]

There was no English commentary for the scene of Kim’s goal saved by Richard Johnson, so I had to listen to it in Korean. Although I couldn’t understand what he was saying, I could understand that he was filled with joy.

It was a truly picturesque free kick goal.

“This is definitely···.”

It’s like looking at the eccentric goalkeepers of old. Those goal-scoring goalkeepers that always came out of South America.

But now it’s been so long, and I thought we would never see that type of goalkeeper again, so they were players who had flown far away from my memory······.

“Is this how it appears again?”

In 2024. A goalkeeper who scores goals.

And Richard Johnson confirmed Kim Min-woo’s goal in the next match against Japan.

[Okay, Kim Min-woo. He’s trying to strike a pose like Cristiano Ronaldo.]

[Kim Min-woo, now moving! Swoosh!]

[I went inoooooooooo─!]

[Kim Min-woo! South Korea’s first goal! At the Tokyo National Stadium, Japan’s home ground! It’s Kim Min-woo who scores the first goal for South Korea!]

Both were incredible shots.

In particular, the goal against Japan was not as elegant in angle as the goal against Mexico, so I wondered if it would work, but I ended up scoring anyway.

“You can never give away a free kick in that area against a team carrying Kim.”

If this isn’t a one-off and can be seen in the Bundesliga, it means that Kim Min-woo’s free kicks are effective on any stage in the world.

Richard Johnson couldn’t stand it any longer.

‘I’m greedy. I’m so greedy.’

To get one step closer to past glory.

No, to go beyond approaching and realize new glory.

‘Kim’s recruitment is inevitable.’

For a player like that to have a buyout amount of 47 billion was literally a steal.

Our Red Devils were the first to make a move before any other big clubs after seeing Kim’s overwhelming defensive ability, but due to the goalkeeper’s performance that showed no signs of stopping, not only we but all the big clubs in Europe now had their eyes on Kim.

The number of big clubs that are actually taking action is also quite frightening.

“Fuck.”

Richard Johnson sighed and rubbed his forehead.

I told my negotiator William Wilson to contact Kim quickly before the other clubs got involved, but he either refused or only indicated that he would hold off.

Especially after the agency got involved, they became even more strict, so they would accept documents but there was no further progress.

They told me to take a number and sit down to wait, but since they just made me wait and didn’t allow me to have a meeting, I felt like I was floating in a vast ocean.

“You must bring it.”

Losing Kim to another EPL team would have been a disaster.

Manchester City have been monopolizing the league title recently, much like the Red Devils in the past, and bringing Kim in would definitely put the brakes on their dominance.

But what if Man City take Kim?

‘It’s a miserable level to even assume.’

Rather than being taken away to another league, it would be hopeless to be taken away by a team in the same league. Therefore, we must do everything we can to recruit Kim.

Essentially, he will never be the type like Sanchez or Anthony we’ve had in the past, so there’s no need to worry about failure.

In the first place, there is no reason for a goalkeeper to suddenly underperform just because he changes teams.

Most teams ask the same thing of their goalkeepers.

‘And even if that’s not the case, we have to accommodate Kim!’

Richard Johnson wants to bring Kim in during the winter transfer window.

But, looking at his recent words and actions, that might be difficult.

however.

‘You have no choice but to surrender when faced with so much money.’

Richard had seen countless instances where even one’s beliefs were shaken by jaw-dropping amounts of money.

Why wouldn’t you transfer just to help a small or medium-sized team win?

In order to keep his promise to his children, he will not transfer in this winter’s transfer market?

“Hehehe.”

Sorry, Kim.

I already know what choice you’re going to make.

“A grand welcome, Kim. See you at Old Trafford soon.”

Richard Johnson continued to laugh out loud as he stared at Kim on the screen.

***

Hannover’s opponent today was Freiburg.

This is Kim Min-woo’s comeback match and the 13th round match that is being held for the first time in quite some time.

It’s a home game for Hannover and is scheduled for the early afternoon on the weekend, but Sophie won’t be visiting the stadium today.

Because I had some separate work scheduled for today. And it was work that I could do at home.

“Hmm~”

Before the game started, Sophie skillfully used her computer to post a message on Hannover’s official SNS.

[Hanoover 96]

◆(Photo of Kim Min-woo doing a snap ceremony) You missed me? I’ll come see you soon!

It wasn’t hard to find a photo of Kim Min-woo copying Son Heung-min’s snap ceremony.

When Sophie was curious about Kim Min-woo’s news when he visited Korea for the national team match, she did some internet surfing and was able to find this photo without much difficulty.

As well as several photos taken from different angles.

All those photos were safely stored in Sophie’s photo album.

“Hehehe.”

And after a while, comments start rolling in.

→Kim. Will you suck my dick?

“···What the hell is this crazy kid.”

Sophie frowned arrogantly and permanently blocked the account.

Sometimes comments like this come up.

Because there are various types of people who watch soccer.

→Kim! Welcome! I missed you so much♥!

→Let’s go for a shutout in this game~

→Welcome home Kim! We’ll support you no matter what choices you make in the future, but for now, you have to stay with us this season! Until the end!

Sophie then smiled happily. Yes. This is it… The Internet world where beauty and warmth coexist.

There are the occasional crazy comments, but they are definitely a minority.

→Why is Kim copying Son’s ceremony? As far as I know, Son has never lifted a single trophy, so I hope the manager changes the photo quickly. It’s cheating!

This guy is a bit ambiguous. I was debating whether to block him or not, but decided to just leave him alone.

Well, Son is a Tottenham legend and has nothing to do with Hannover.

As I was killing time by looking at comments on Hannover’s official SNS, the game start time was approaching, and the camera broadcasted several screens before focusing on Kim Min-woo for a long time.

“The cameraman knows too. Who is the most important in this game···.”

Kim Min-woo is now a player beyond compare at Hannover.

The most important player of all at Hannover.

It is not usually easy for a goalkeeper to become the face and ace of the team, but Kim Min-woo has accomplished that difficult feat.

“And maybe in this match too, he might score a goal like he did in the national team match···.”

Sophie leaned back in her chair with her arms crossed.

Of course, Sophie also watched the Korean national team match. And the unbelievable Kim Min-woo’s two consecutive free kick goals.

The congratulatory message was sent as soon as the game ended, and Sophie watched the game on her computer monitor, hoping that a similar miracle would happen today.

Her task today was simple.

After watching the match, we create highlights and post them on our official account.

And also create three short videos of less than 60 seconds.

It could be seen as a huge task, as she had to edit the video to extract the highlights, as well as cut out 60-second short videos and upload them all by herself.

And on top of that, working on weekends!

“But if I work today, I get one day off during the week···.”

Since she was working from home, she didn’t really have any major complaints. Sophie watched the game.

One eye is the editor’s eye.

One eye is that of a die-hard Hannover fan.

The situation was that Freiburg were sending in crosses from the flank.

The two Hannover defenders (Korsic and Ariumbi) did a good job of keeping the opposing attackers in check and sending the ball out, which seemed to be the end of the game.

however.

[Oh, it looks like the referee is talking to the VAR referee? He’s the referee with his hand to his ear!]

“Ah, no, why are you looking at this!?”

Sophie jumped up and put her hand on her head. And then the replay scene.

Replays showed Corsic pulling the opposing striker in a bit too far, causing him to fall to the ground.

But in Sophie’s eyes.

“Isn’t this just a fair fight?”

If Hanover does it, it’s a fair fight.

If the opponent does it, it’s a penalty kick!

Only by enduring the pain of such contradictions can one remain a soccer fan for a long time···.

However, the tight-lipped referee went all the way to the technical area to check the screen himself, and ended up awarding a penalty kick with a hand signal.

[Ah! From Hannover’s perspective, they were in danger of conceding a goal from the beginning of the game!]

“ah···.”

It’s a good video to include in the game highlights, but this is a bit…

Kim Min-woo must be in a difficult position as well. No matter how well he blocks the penalty kicks and saves the ball, getting into a penalty kick situation will be a huge burden for the goalkeeper.

“Eww! Please!”

Hannover’s comeback match. I think it’ll be a bit of a spicy initiation, so please block it like you always do!

Kim Min-woo approached Corsic, smiled and said something.

Sophie was amazed at the sight. In a way, it was because of Corsic that a penalty kick was awarded, but how could she speak so brightly as if nothing had happened?

[Prepared by Eggestein in Freiburg.]

[Kim has not conceded a goal so far. However, Julian Brandt of Dortmund converted a penalty shootout in Kim’s debut, so it remains to be seen whether this will be Kim’s first goal.]

[But apart from Julian Brandt, no one has ever managed to get past Kim’s goal. Can Eggestein do it?]

[You’ll find out soon enough. The referee puts the whistle to his lips, and the crowd boos loudly.]

And then the referee blew the whistle.

Eggestein moves slowly, staring at the goalkeeper as if engaging in a psychological warfare, like the old Julian Brandt.

Sophie watched the penalty kick with her hands clasped together, feeling anxious as if the kicker would score a goal.

and······.

[Egestein moves slowly and shoots to the left corner-!]

[Read it! Kim read it perfectly, with perfect timing, and it was easy to catch!]

“Good!”

Sophie clenches her fists and rejoices as if it were her own business. As expected from Kim Min-woo! A goal that no one can pass on. A goalkeeper who fits the description of the Great Wall of Korea!

As Kim Min-woo slowly stands up while holding the ball tightly, Corsic, who provided the cause, approaches him and hugs him as if expressing gratitude.

“Oh my… I’m not giving you any medicine or anything.”

After that, the game goes into a brief lull. Sophie splits the game screen in half, with the game video on the left and the comments on SNS on the right.

As expected, there was chaos.

→After being born, Kim said to her mother, “Don’t cry.”

→Kim, who became independent at the age of 18, said to his father, “You are now the head of this household.”

→Kim was tired from playing soccer and took a break, and that time became halftime.

“No, what are you talking about, Zlatan….”

When did Zlatan retire?

But it’s interesting.

Sophie also laughed and joined the joke, writing a comment.

[Hanoover 96]

◆Kim: Yes

Questioner: Kim Can you see the future?

-During Kim’s interview-

Then, comments started coming in right away.

→This is 200% true

→Kim must be a superpowered person who has gained some kind of special ability like in Japanese animation.

◆I agree too

The meme that Kim Min-woo was an alien or had superpowers was widely spread.

Most of them were just jokes, but there were quite a few who took it seriously.

Still, if Kim Min-woo is someone who can read the future like the meme that is widely spread on the Internet···.

“Perhaps it is only expressed in soccer-related abilities?”

Sophie thought so secretly.

Otherwise, it would have given off some kind of hint···.

End

ⓒ Doctor Am