Esposito was incredibly excited.
He knew Ye Cheng's heading ability was good.
But he hadn't expected it to be this good.
Anyway, his scout's commission fee was guaranteed.
Lazio doesn't want him?
That's their loss.
Just based on the video he shot.
Any Serie A team's Youth Team would be willing to offer Ye Cheng a contract.
This was absolutely certain and predictable.
He smugly glanced at Verdi, whose face was as black as the bottom of a pot.
Now, the initiative was no longer with Lazio.
......
Verdi decided that the third offensive and defensive drill still needed to be completed.
At least.
Marco and Lorenzo had to succeed once.
This time.
Marco and Lorenzo didn't care where Ye Cheng ran.
They just stood inside the Penalty Area.
Their teammate was taking the corner kick, so the ball would definitely fly to their heads.
This was actually a very unfair duel.
The referee, the goalkeeper, and the corner taker all favored the defenders.
But Ye Cheng didn't care.
That Italian looked down on people from Great Xia, so he would use absolute strength to completely crush his opponent.
Marco and Lorenzo's faces weren't looking good, but this was the best method they could think of.
It was to go head-to-head with Ye Cheng.
In this situation.
Esposito's expression also became serious.
He still held his phone, but he felt... this time Ye Cheng might not succeed.
Just like the last round.
Ye Cheng stood on the edge of the large Penalty Area.
Leaving himself enough space to sprint.
As the whistle blew and the football flew into the Penalty Area.
Ye Cheng charged directly towards the landing spot.
Even though, near the landing spot, two main center-backs from the Lazio Youth Team were waiting for him.
But Ye Cheng still charged forward fearlessly.
Near the penalty spot, he leaped into the air.
At this moment.
The two center-backs from the Lazio Youth Team crashed into Ye Cheng together.
They completely ignored the incoming ball.
Instead, they jumped simultaneously, with the intention of knocking Ye Cheng flying, and charged at him.
On the sidelines.
Everyone fell silent.
Marco and Lorenzo's action was a foul.
But....
This was the Lazio Youth Academy's training ground.
No one would call a foul at this moment.
Verdi breathed a sigh of relief.
No matter what.
As long as they could win once, it would be good.
At least...
It could restore some confidence to the two main center-backs after being trampled by Ye Cheng.
But, as Ye Cheng's body continued to ascend.
Just as the three were about to collide.
A bad premonition suddenly arose in Verdi's heart.
Under his gaze.
The three collided in the air.
Ye Cheng's body was like a large truck in the air, suddenly drilling through the two defenders.
Just at this moment.
Marco and Lorenzo, one to the left and one to the right, fell backward in the air, like peeled petals...
And Ye Cheng's body passed between the two of them, breaking through the encirclement!
Immediately after.
Bang!
Many people's eyes narrowed.
The next moment.
The football hit the net.
Three offensive and defensive drills, three times, the ball went in!
The three fell from the air.
The difference was.
Marco and Lorenzo landed on their backs, while Ye Cheng landed on both feet.
At the moment of collision in the air.
The skill effect 'Knockdown' of Pillar of the Penalty Area took effect.
The two center-backs were directly knocked to the ground by Ye Cheng, while Ye Cheng... didn't move an inch.
He landed on the ground and calmly looked at the dumbfounded Verdi: "Do you want to continue?"
Verdi was stunned for a long time, his scalp tingling.
This kid... he wasn't just 'not bad' at heading, he was an aerial overlord!
Even if he only knew how to head the ball.
What did it matter?
They could completely design tactics using his unique characteristics.
This single heading ability.
It was practically like a freebie.
His heart filled with excitement.
Just at this moment.
He saw Ye Cheng walk to the sidelines.
Turning his head to look at Esposito: "Mr. Esposito, let's go."
Esposito was momentarily stunned.
Then he nodded.
With this heading ability.
Indeed, there was no need to stay at Lazio—the Lazio Youth Team coach had even uttered some racist remarks towards Ye Cheng before this.
The two walked together towards the main gate.
Esposito excitedly said: "I already recorded it, don't worry, what you just showed is enough to impress any Serie A team's Youth Team!"
The two walked out of the training ground gate under everyone's gaze.
Just at this moment.
Verdi reacted.
He couldn't just let Ye Cheng leave like this.
This guy... was conservatively estimated to be worth ten million!
That was ten million.
To let him slip away from his grasp.
Under the somewhat surprised gazes of the Lazio Youth Team players and coaches.
He rushed over in a hurry.
"Hey! Hey! Wait! Wait!!"
He shouted.
However, the two in front showed no reaction.
He had no choice but to quicken his pace, rushing in front of them, panting: "Great Xia man, weren't you here for a trial? You passed!"
Ye Cheng shrugged: "Unfortunately, you didn't pass!"
"What?"
"I said, you didn't pass my trial."
Ye Cheng said.
"Don't you want to stay at Lazio? With your ability, you'll quickly get the attention of the first team."
Verdi's face was a bit grim, but he didn't storm off.
If the club's higher-ups found out that he let go of a high center-forward worth over ten million.
He might not even be able to keep his coaching position.
"Not at all."
Ye Cheng said.
If a place doesn't appreciate you, there are other places that will.
He didn't need to eagerly stay at Lazio, a place that had humiliated him and was not friendly at all.
Seeing Ye Cheng's expression.
Verdi's face became even uglier.
"Don't think that having heading ability gives you any capital... That's just the Youth Team! You're still far from becoming a professional player!"
Ye Cheng looked at Verdi: "What does that matter? Anyway, there's more than just Lazio in this world, isn't there?"
Saying that, he and Esposito had just walked out of Lazio's training ground.
Leaving behind a very grim-faced Verdi.
Esposito excitedly said: "I've already sent a message to Montella, the Roma Youth Team coach, and he saw your video just now and is very interested in you."
"Montella?"
Ye Cheng's face showed a very interested expression.
Vincenzo Montella, former Italy international striker, a legendary figure of Roma, retired after the end of last season and then became the director of the Roma Youth Team.
This person's reputation wasn't too big, but he was still a well-known striker in the football world.
"He has sent you a trial invitation."
Esposito said.
"Their training base is not far from here, we can go directly."
Ye Cheng nodded: "That's great."
For Ye Cheng.
As long as he could join a Serie A team, he actually didn't care about the team's achievements or fame.
Anyway.
All he needed was a platform.
A platform to showcase himself.
On the way to the Roma Youth Academy.
Ye Cheng opened the system.
【Ding! Side quest 'Heading Duel' completed, quest rating: S】
【Reward obtained: Experience +3000, Free Attribute Point +1!】
Ye Cheng opened the skill tree module.
Immediately leveled up the skill 'Pillar of the Penalty Area' to LV3.
....
Pillar of the Penalty Area: LV3 (0/4000) 【Max LV5】
Skill Effect: Strength +3; Balance +3; Jumping +3; When colliding physically with an opponent, there is a 15% chance to trigger the 'Knockdown' effect.
Knockdown: The opponent loses balance and falls to the ground after colliding with you; you will not be called for a foul because of this.
....
There was still 1 Free Attribute Point.
Ye Cheng thought for a moment.
Then he added it to the 'Strength' attribute.
For a striker, a unique skill is often very useful.
Especially for Ye Cheng now.
His only advantage was his physicality and heading.
At this stage, he, of course, chose to continue strengthening his heading ability!
If he maxed out his Strength.
Then his deterrent power in the Penalty Area would be greatly increased!
He opened his personal attribute panel.
.....
....
Name: Ye Cheng
Height: 190cm
Weight: 83kg
Age: 18
Overall Rating: 63
Technical Attributes:
Shooting: 60
Short Pass: 42
Long Pass: 50
Dribbling: 38
Free Kick: 38
Ball Control: 44
Long Shot: 40
Heading: 100
Landing Prediction: 95
Physical Attributes:
Strength: 93
Stamina: 60
Acceleration: 65
Reaction: 65
Balance: 91
Jumping: 92
Mental Attributes:
Aggression: 85
Willpower: 93
Big Game Performance: 88
Teamwork: 40
Leadership: 60
Skills:
Pillar of the Penalty Area: LV3
Remaining Experience: 2000
Quests:
Main Quest: Complete team signing
Side Quest: None
......
Heading 100
Abilities that help him with heading duels.
Such as landing prediction, strength, balance, and jumping.
All above 90.
Purely in terms of heading goal-scoring ability, he was absolutely world-class.
But his other abilities... were basically Asian third-rate.
Ye Cheng himself couldn't help but smile bitterly.
He might be the most unbalanced player in history...