NOVEL NEXT Chapter 283
# Red Demon Jürgen Klopp.
[Jürgen Klopp appointed as Manchester United manager.]
In the 2018/2019 season, Manchester United appointed Jürgen Klopp as their manager.
[Carlo Ancelotti heads to Real Madrid. “Here comes a chance to wash away the stigma of the past. Thanks to Manchester United for allowing the contract termination.”]
[Manchester United wishes good luck to Ancelotti heading to Real Madrid.]
For the last four years, Carlo Ancelotti, who successfully clinched two consecutive Champions titles as Manchester United’s manager, got an offer from Real Madrid, a painful reminder of his career, and after discussions with Man Utd, he terminated his contract.
Ancelotti’s contract termination had been discussed since his appointment, so it was processed quickly, and during the ongoing World Cup tournament, Manchester United filled the vacant managerial position with Jürgen Klopp.
[Master Jürgen Klopp, who rebuilt Dortmund, signs a 5-year contract with Manchester United.]
[Manchester United appoints Jürgen Klopp. However, fans express concerns….]
There was much media attention around Jürgen Klopp’s return to football after his sabbatical. Given the four-year gap, there was a mix of anticipation and worry regarding Klopp’s appointment.
[Jürgen Klopp, “For the past four years, I studied football tactics without missing a single day.”]
In his inauguration interview, Jürgen Klopp tried to address concerns about himself, but the controversies didn’t easily fade away.
Despite the notorious UK media expressing concerns about Klopp’s managerial position, once he took office, Klopp paid no mind to public opinion.
To be precise, he didn’t even have time to care.
Jürgen Klopp had to spend busy days right after arriving at Manchester United.
[Bruno Fernandes linked with Tottenham.]
[Kylian Mbappé transfer rumors to Real Madrid.]
[PSG declares “No way!” regarding Mbappé’s transfer.]
Players who showcased impressive performances at the World Cup were on the transfer list.
Each club began verifying whether their performances at the World Cup were flukes or not.
Klopp’s desk was quickly piling up with scout reports day after day.
As Jürgen Klopp was adapting to the giant club Manchester United, time flew.
The World Cup ended with England’s victory, and the players who were called up to the national team returned to their clubs.
“SIUUUUUUUUU─!”
“MAUUUUUUU─!”
“HOOOUUUUU─!”
Recalling the touching reunion with his disciples, Jürgen Klopp showed up at Carrington Training Ground, only to be caught off guard by the atmosphere that had changed in an instant.
‘What’s going on? A zoo?’
And it didn’t take long for Klopp to adapt to Manchester United while looking at the training ground with a puzzled expression.
[The Community Shield featuring Manchester City and Manchester United, marking the start of the 2018/2019 season. Son Jinho scores, and Manchester United takes the lead!]
“HOOOUUUUUUU─!”
“KLOUUUUUU─!”
[Jürgen Klopp runs shouting towards Son Jinho after his goal!!]
“Uh-oh, I’m worried about Jürgen Klopp’s hamstring. Didn’t he suffer a hamstring injury while running before?”
[Haha. Yes. Thankfully, Klopp’s hamstring seems to be fine.]
# I am Zlatan.
Zlatan was satisfied with life in Manchester.
It had only been five months since he transferred to Manchester United, but.
There’s something called first impressions, isn’t there?
The fans were passionate, and the club was genuinely caring for the players. Even in the hotel, they didn’t charge the players for their drinks out of their wages.
“Oh! Have you come following me?”
“I did not come; Klopp came following Zlatan.”
The coach Jürgen Klopp also matched his personality well with Zlatan.
Everything about life at Manchester United was satisfying.
What further enhanced his perfect Manchester United life was his new hobby.
Zlatan Ibrahimović’s new hobby was none other than appearing on Manchester United’s official YouTube.
Being asked by Mino Raiola and club owner Son Jinho to mentor the young Erling Haaland was somewhat fun, but it wasn’t nearly as exciting as appearing on Manchester United’s official YouTube.
When Zlatan was first offered to appear in a Manchester United YouTube video, he was filled with annoyance.
However, after the amazing reactions from fans following his YouTube debut,
He realized that YouTube fit his personality perfectly.
– Zlatan said, “No more signings are needed, for Zlatan has arrived in Manchester!”
Zlatan perfectly filled the void left by the star players who left for the World Cup.
And that didn’t change even after the stars like Ronaldo returned post-World Cup.
[Title: We asked Zlatan who the best football player is.]
The YouTube video featuring Zlatan continuously boasted overwhelming views.
After finishing training and heading to the clubhouse, he spotted the YouTube staff with a camera.
Zlatan made a serious face and slowly approached the YouTube staff.
“Jude Victor William Bellingham.”
“Haha… that’s my full name.”
In contrast to the awkward young players blushing at being called by their full names.
“Zlatan Ibrahimović.”
When Zlatan heard his full name from the YouTube staff, he grinned and responded.
“Yes. That is the name of the god.”
The filmed video was quickly edited and uploaded to YouTube.
└ Lol
└ Wow, Zlatan is so cool.
└ So many Koreans here.
└ Subtitles for Korean fans, thank you ㅋㅋㅋ
└ Of course, the club owner is Korean, so it’s different ㅇㅇ
As various reactions poured in from football fans, Zlatan wore a satisfied expression.
Of course, since the video was also available to non-fans, negative comments were to be expected.
└ Ugh, so cringy. What year is this Zlatan from?
└ Did we really need to sign a 37-year-old narcissistic striker?
└ Seems like a marketing ploy for Myung-sung-yong T-shirts lol
If an ordinary pro player encountered negative comments, they might brush it off lightly in the real world.
But Zlatan Ibrahimović was different from those ordinary players.
└ Zlatan Ibrahimović: The gods do not issue warnings, they prove their existence only through results. You will realize your own ignorance and shame.
Upon reading the negative comments, Zlatan immediately left a reply.
As Zlatan replied, the haters threw even more tantrums, but he didn’t care. After all, it would be proven soon.
Then a few days later, in a match held at Old Trafford, he proved his worth with a goal.
Zlatan won a clash with a defender and headed a cross from Sadio Mané into the Aston Villa goal.
With an arrogant expression, he walked towards the corner flag, arms outstretched.
“I am Zlatan Ibrahimović.”
The 37-year-old veteran neither disappeared nor was forgotten.
# Sir Alex Ferguson.
Alex Ferguson, visiting Old Trafford, watched the game with a calm heart.
At first, it was hard to adjust to the fact that he had retired, but as time passed, he slowly became accustomed to it.
Alex Ferguson raised his head to survey the stadium.
On one side, renovations were taking place in the stadium.
Since the Glazer Family took over Manchester United, there was a liveliness he hadn’t felt before flowing through the current Manchester United.
Unlike the Glazers’ Manchester United, the current club had expanded and maintained its facilities, and the generational shifts, which were crucial to a football team, were gradually being realized.
‘Rodri seems like a decent fellow.’
When they first signed a promising young player to replace Khedira, there had been considerable criticism directed at the club.
However, Rodri had grown into an indispensable player for Manchester United.
Moreover, talented players like Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham were also emerging from the youth team to lead Manchester United in the future.
[Erling!!!!]
“Haaland!!!!!”
In any case, while watching the match, Alex Ferguson grinned with joy as he saw Erling Haaland, who came on as a substitute for Zlatan, net a goal against the rival Liverpool, leading to a home win.
# Ballon d’Or.
December 3, 2018.
Finally, the Ballon d’Or ceremony was approaching.
This Ballon d’Or was rumored to be the least anticipated in history.
[2018 Ballon d’Or ceremony, “After all, isn’t it Son Jinho?”]
It was almost confirmed that Son Jinho would win, having secured victory at the 2018 Russia World Cup.
[Christiano Ronaldo, who didn’t lose hope, said, “The results aren’t finalized yet.”]
└ If you haven’t received a call by now, isn’t it over?
└ Yeah.
└ Shin Do-hyung still spinning the hope wheel, so funny hahahaha
Some players were clinging to the last bit of hope for the Ballon d’Or.
[2018 Ballon d’Or winner — Jinho!!]
There was no surprise, and the Ballon d’Or went to Son Jinho.
“NOOOOOOOOO─!”
When Son Jinho received the Ballon d’Or, someone’s scream resonated, but the officials merely turned a blind eye.
# Knight’s Title.
January 2019.
As the new year began, the medal and knight title awarding ceremony took place.
Son Jinho and Southgate, who led England to World Cup victory, successfully received their knight titles.
There were discussions in the media suggesting Son Jinho should be awarded a lifetime barony (Lord), but what Son Jinho received was the knight title.
Son Jinho did not voice any complaints about the title. He believed that in due time, he would earn the baron title.
In any case, after receiving the knight title, Son Jinho continued to devote himself diligently to training.
Son Jinho remained unchanged even after receiving the knight title.
His fellow players treated him as usual.
Then one day.
“Son Jinho, pass it quickly!”
Cristiano Ronaldo demanded 99 passes from Son Jinho.
Son Jinho opened his mouth towards Ronaldo, who was requesting passes during training.
“You commoner…. requesting passes?”
That day, Son Jinho was once again blocked by Ronaldo.