Shooting Trajectory is Visible - Chapter 43



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On the way to the medical test, Sophie sat in the passenger seat and chattered away.

“I love K-pop! BTX. J-pak. Pinkblack.”

“Oh, I see···.”

I don’t really like it.

Since he kept talking small talk, I asked him about his future plans.

“I understand that I will be staying in Hanover until tomorrow. After I undergo the medical test, will that be the end of my schedule for today?”

“After you get your medical test, I’ll give you a tour of the club! The club has already decided on the hotel you’ll be staying at, and also…”

Since Sophie is not Korean, I had to perk up my ears and concentrate to understand properly.

After hearing that explanation and what kind of treatment we would receive during the medical test, we were able to arrive at our destination.

“We’ve arrived!”

Hospital designated by Hanover 96.

We got out of the car and went straight to a full medical exam, which was too much to explain in words.

As I was taking the test, I got the feeling that it was like judging the breed of livestock. The arms were first class. The legs were first class. The shoulders were first class. Something like that…

It took several hours for all the procedures to be completed, and I was extremely tired when I left the hospital.

‘As soon as I came from Korea to Europe, I couldn’t even rest. What is this…?’

I guess it can’t be helped because the schedule is so tight, but I had to get in the car and go to the club without even taking a moment to catch my breath.

“This is our home stadium, the Heinz von Heiden Arena!”

Sophie’s accent becomes suspiciously strong when she speaks German.

If I remember correctly, the official name of Hannover 96’s home stadium is ‘Heinz von Heiden-Arena’.

“The total seating capacity is 49,200, but due to remodeling, the seating capacity has been reduced to 43,000!”

“Ohh···.”

Hannover’s home stadium, seen from inside the stadium, was truly magnificent. What’s more, it was a soccer-only stadium, not a multi-purpose stadium like in Korea.

Because there is no track, the stands and the field are very close, and when the game actually starts, it seems like you will be able to watch the game from the stands in a very three-dimensional way.

‘You offered me a job in a place like this?’

Here, receiving Sophie’s guidance, I felt very shabby. In Germany, even the second division league has a soccer-specific stadium, and there must be a lot of spectators, but in Korea······.

“This is a shelter inside the stadium! Spectators can also come in if they make a reservation in advance!”

“Wow. It looks like some kind of ‘bar’.”

“Bar? Ah! I feel that way a little bit!”

The more I looked inside the stadium, the more my mouth opened wide.

There was even a press conference room on the basement level. Since the club emblem was green, the chairs where the reporters sat were all green, and on the panel at the back of the conference room were corporate logos, and there were a variety of German companies lined up there.

‘The second division league also has a lot of corporate sponsorships.’

I was impressed. Is this Germany?

“The stadium is really big, isn’t it? There’s still a lot to see!”

“It’s so amazing.”

“Really? Hehe.”

Sophie smiled, as if she was proud and pleased with my reaction. Actually, it was worth it. What kind of stadium has a tennis court, and the workshop and conference rooms are cute.

There’s a VIP lounge, a VIP viewing area that doubles as a restaurant within the building (with a great view), a space for celebratory events (according to Sophie, it seems like they rent out the space to people and charge them money), a business room, a kids’ club, an event room (with a DJ console like in a club), and even a cafe.

‘Wow. Was this really a frog in a well? What kind of stadium is this? Does this make sense?’

This wasn’t a soccer field.

It was just a meeting place in the city.

It was clearly a soccer field, but it wasn’t just a soccer field.

A place you can come to even if you don’t like soccer. And if you come often, you’ll naturally become accustomed to soccer and start to like it.

Just by looking at the stadium, I could make a rough guess.

I think soccer in Germany is very different from soccer in Korea.

‘It’s just a different phase. In Korea…’

Is there a place like this in Korea? If I had to be specific, a baseball stadium? No. Even a baseball stadium isn’t like this. People come to watch games at baseball stadiums, but they don’t have all the facilities like here.

“This is···.”

“Ah! When there are no games, there are festivals and events held inside the stadium!”

“is it so?”

There were tables and parasols and such on the ground, so I wondered what it was, and that’s what it was.

I was just watching quietly, but in my head I was just saying, ‘This is crazy.’

Even to a high school student, it was obvious that they were trying to squeeze the stadium to its absolute limit.

It should be quiet on non-game days, but there are quite a lot of people for this reason.

‘If even the German 2nd division is like this, then what on earth is the EPL, which is said to be the best in the world…’

Is this the kind of shock that the Joseon diplomatic envoy who went to the United States at the end of the Joseon Dynasty received?

Well, it’s not that shocking, but it’s really surprising. It felt like this one little guide gave me a big idea of ​​what kind of perspective Europe has on soccer.

“And when there are no games, the players practice at the club’s training ground! That’s why they’re not here!”

“Ah …

I haven’t been there, but the training stadium must be amazing.

And, I haven’t been to any K-League clubs yet, but I’m sure it won’t be like this. I’m sure it can’t be like this.

How many K-League clubs have soccer-specific stadiums?

“Okay, that’s it for the tour! How was it, Kim?”

“uh···.”

Sophie’s sparkling eyes. An expression that begs us to hurry up and praise our Hanover.

“That’s really amazing.”

I know you’re the one who’s being sarcastic, but this is all I can say. Germany. You’re the best.

“Hehehe. Right? When the weather is nice, people come and have barbecue parties and stuff.”

“At the stadium?”

“Yes! In Germany, soccer is not just a sport. It’s our ‘life.’”

Life···.

Is this why Asian players are trying to advance overseas to Europe? I came here and felt it myself, and I completely understand.

How people treat football, and the infrastructure, the prestige, and all the nice things about football.

Playing soccer here is just like ‘daily life’. We meet here, eat here, and stuff…

In a word, it is very impressive.

‘Will a day like this come to Korea?’

It’ll probably be difficult.

Even the K-League has the stigma of being maintained by paying taxes.

“If I were to join here and guard the goal, it would be truly an honor.”

Sophie seems touched by my words and suddenly grabs my hand. What is this? Why is this happening?

“Kim. Kim will definitely do that. The club is very interested in Kim. If there are no problems with the medical test, he will definitely join and guard our club’s goal like an ironclad. Even if it’s not right away.”

As I stare at Sophie, her face suddenly turns red and she starts talking nonsense.

“Oh, well, I’m just an employee of the club who can’t get involved in the contract, but hehe. I’m just telling you how I feel.”

Maybe it was because I was flustered, but my already awkward Korean was even harder to understand.

But the sincerity definitely reached my heart.

Decided.

I will definitely come here.

Because the best in the world should be in Europe.

And I’m going to be the best in the world.

“Thank you. I hope to see you under contract next time.”

When I answered with a big smile, Sophie smiled back.

“Yes, Kim.”

*

After that, I stayed in a hotel for a day, pretending to pass out, and left Germany the next day to return to Korea.

Although it had only been two days since I last saw him, my parents treated him as if he were their son they had not seen in two months.

“How was it? You didn’t just take that test or something and come back, did you?”

It was Kim Shin-ah.

I had a big smile on my face.

“I just came back to get some fresh air.”

“So how was it? Where did you go?”

“That’s the team stadium. It’s beyond imagination. It’s not called a developed country for nothing.”

I told my family about my trip to Germany as if it were a heroic tale. They were all amazed, and Kim Shin-ah exclaimed, “Wow!” like a caveman who had just seen fire.

“Then should we tell you some good news?”

“what?”

Kim Shin-ah smiles brightly and starts chatting away.

“I heard the medical test results came out?”

“How do you know that?”

“The scout told me first. I think I should go to Suwon.”

“What? That’s bullshit.”

Failed the medical test?

Are you serious?

I looked at my mom and dad, but they didn’t say anything and instead had blank expressions. That sent a chill down my spine.

“Really?”

“It’s a lie!”

“Hey, sir!”

“Keuhihihi! Did you see his expression? That’s what it means to be truly devastated!”

“Hey, you’re an illusionist.”

As I approached Kim Shin-ah, grumbling, she immediately hid behind her father.

“Dad! My brother is going to hit me!”

“Okay, everyone, stop now.”

“Oh my, that’s really···.”

I was really shocked.

“Son. I really told you. You don’t have to worry.”

It was Mom. Kim Shin-ah, who had been hiding behind her father’s back, spoke up with only half of her face sticking out.

“I just got back today, so I’m tired, and I’ll come by tomorrow. Okay! So you’re really going? You’re saying I’m scared. Germany is scary! You’re not going to sign with Suwon, are you?”

I came back from seeing Hannover’s stadium, so why did I choose Suwon? Why?

“Even if I can’t die, I’ll go to Germany. Mom? How long do you think it’ll take?”

“It’ll take at least a month. Can you be alone during that time?”

“then!”

What I saw was only a cross-section. To be honest, wasn’t it just a matter of seeing the facilities?

But just by looking at it, you can get an idea of ​​the outline.

When it comes to soccer, Germany is a superior country that cannot be compared to Korea. If I have the opportunity to learn and play in a place like that, there is no reason not to choose it.

‘The facilities are so amazing, but what kind of training will the players receive there? Ah. I’m looking forward to it.’

Will I experience with my body the shock I saw with my own eyes?

*

The next day, Dieter Kramer arrived at our house with an interpreter.

After a final review of the details in the contract, we finally reached an agreement.

It meant that he had signed.

“Congratulations on becoming part of Hanover.”

When Dieter Kramer asked for a handshake, I accepted. And then suddenly this thought occurred to me.

‘If Eugene Ho finds out about this, he’ll faint.’

That guy was desperate to send me to the K-League somehow.

Although he is a good person, when I reflect on what he has experienced, I realize that Yoo Jin-ho has a limited perspective.

Not only that, people are stubborn (thanks to which I got my chance), difficult to compromise, and inflexible.

If I just list them like this, they’ll sound like complete old farts with no good points, but they definitely have many good points, so they’re complex people.

There were also parts where the disadvantages turned into advantages.

Anyway, the long and arduous task of signing a professional contract is finally over.

This is how the first act as a soccer player ended, and now the second act begins.

The pride was short-lived, and then a Football Manager appeared before my eyes for the first time in a long while.

I’ve been so busy lately with my pro contract that I haven’t even thought to check out Football Manager, but now you’re here.

[Pro contract completed!]

[Congratulations on signing a professional contract! As a reward, the performance of the trait ‘Yasin’s Eye’ will be improved!]

[Characteristic: Eye of Yasin]

[Description: You can preview the trajectory of a shot heading towards the goal. The trajectory is generated 0.2 seconds faster!]

[Additional explanation: If the opponent’s stats are significantly higher than the player’s stats, the speed at which the trajectory is created may change.]

Is there such a double slope?

Yasin’s eyes, which had been eagerly awaited, were upgraded as soon as he signed a professional contract.

Is this some kind of hidden reward?

‘Thank goodness. I almost got beat a few times at the high school level, but I’m sure I’ll get beat quite a few times when I go pro. I don’t know how much of a difference 0.2 seconds makes, but it’s definitely going to help a lot.’

Now there was only one thing left to do.

Tidy up the surroundings.

Now, I say goodbye to Suyang High School’s soccer team, and also to the K-League clubs that sent me love calls.

But I have to say goodbye. I won’t be able to see you for a while after I move to Germany.

End

ⓒ Doctor Am

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