The perfect center forward: Becoming a soccer king from the corner of Chuanu Chapter 225

“What About a Controversial Call? Ten-Man Manchester United Crushes Everton 4- 1, Securing Three Points!”

“Luke Shaw Sees Red, Lu Xia Scores a Brace, Bringing His Premier League Goal Tally to 17!”

“Super Bicycle Kick Opens the Scoring, Miraculous Curler Carries the Team, Super Lu Xia Delivers a Perfect Performance!”

“David Beckham: Lu Xia’s Free Kick Has the Flair of My Youth!”

“Leadership Qualities, the Manchester United Captain Who Can Always Be Trusted in Crucial Moments!”

“Ballon d’Or No Longer in Doubt, Lu Xia Leads Europe with Full Firepower This Season!”

With two spectacular goals, Lu Xia helped Manchester United extend their winning streak to eighteen across all competitions, covering for his teammates’ post-match summaries. Lu Xia returned to his executive suite to continue the chaebol and girl group game with the Korean hot girl.

The funniest part was the arrival of the long-lost Liverpool international student in the wee hours of the morning. Zhang Ruyi, whose MCN business was thriving, hadn’t forgotten her benefactor.

This forced Lu Xia to engage in an “Asian Derby,” but fortunately, a football player’s cross-disciplinary abilities were quite good.

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After tucking the two sleeping figures into bed, Lu Xia went to the shower to wash up and checked the progress of his system’s entries.

Curved Moon Scimitar

Enhances free-kick and long-pass ability

[Training Progress 2.5% + Match Progress 2.5% (Free-kick Goal Bonus 2%)]

This time, the match progress had a more detailed explanation. As a center-forward, Lu Xia wouldn’t use long passes too often. Even with the free-kick attempts stacked, it only increased by 0.5 percentage points.

However, the direct free-kick goal provided a bonus reward, directly adding 2% to the match progress.

Not bad, not bad. As expected of Beckham’s skill, this is called “handsome helping handsome.” As long as he performs consistently, this new entry won’t get stuck.

Currently, the slowest progress was with “Clutch Player.” Although very useful, it was too difficult to max out!

The next day, the entire team returned to Manchester. After picking up his newly acquired Bentley Bentayga from the parking lot, Lu Xia greeted everyone and left first.

As a qualified “dad,” he occasionally needed to take his wife and child out, so he drove sports cars less often and bought a full-size SUV as his daily driver.

“Hey, Sela, how are things going with the Barcelona company lately?” Lu Xia asked as he opened the door, finding his “cheap” mother-in-law at his house.

“Not bad, I can take a vacation next week and spend some quality time with our little Lu Xia~” Sela replied with a smile, holding Kronos.

“You can also let Pep spend some good time with you these days~” Lu Xia said sincerely. The keen Manchester United striker had already sensed a conflict between the two.

“Rely on him? You’re thinking too much, he just spends all day with a football!” His mother-in-law, when she flared up, had the demeanor of a tigress.

The husky, seemingly hearing his name, trotted over to Sela, thinking there were tasty treats to share.

But he only became a prop for her complaints, being petted on the head while being compared to Guardiola.

“Although work is important, you still need to make time for leisure and family. You’re doing very well in that regard, knowing when to come back and help Maria with the baby~”

Indeed, the more a mother-in-law looks at her son-in-law, the more she likes him. Even though there were news photos of Lu Xia partying with his teammates, she still had a filter.

Of course, comparison also played a role. While Lu Xia occasionally spent nights with other girlfriends, he would still spend time with his family after regular training.

Guardiola, on the other hand, was a workaholic, almost tirelessly toiling at the Etihad, especially now that they were 4 points behind league leaders Manchester United.

Compared to the two, plus Lu Xia even started a company with his daughter and made a fortune through investments, Sela had a built-in filter for her son-in-law.

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After the tenth round of the Premier League, the Red Devils achieved ten consecutive victories, while their two rivals also secured wins.

Liverpool defeated Cardiff City 4- 1 at home, the Citizens narrowly beat Tottenham 1- 0 at White Hart Lane and escaped with three points, and Chelsea followed closely with a 4- 0 victory over Burnley.

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With impressive statistics and a record-tying eighteen consecutive wins across all competitions, Ed Woodward proactively approached Raiola to discuss contract renewal.

The Glazer family decided to offer Lu Xia a weekly wage of £ 700, 000, but such a high salary came with demands: they wanted to extend Lu Xia’s contract until June 2028 and further increase his release clause.

“Let’s talk again. This salary is acceptable, but the contract length is too long, and I need to renegotiate the details of my image rights,” Lu Xia pondered. A salary exceeding Neymar’s was acceptable, but the excessive length of the contract put him in a passive position for future operations.

If his development went smoothly, like Ronaldo, it might even be possible to acquire club shares through contract renewal.

Of course, it couldn’t be a whimsical club owned by Saudi tycoons. At the very least, it would have to be a top club in Ligue 1 or a return to Milan for a “left hand to right hand” game.

However, all of this still depended on performance. The accumulation of individual and collective honors would further boost personal popularity, thus creating a positive cycle to become a “golden wage-earner” in football, achieving a daily salary exceeding a player’s weekly wage.

Therefore, Lu Xia chose to wait and see regarding Manchester United’s current “sugar-coated bullet.”

While he wanted to continue battling and improving with Premier League defenders, there was nothing wrong with joining another league and creating new history~

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As October’s matches concluded, Lu Xia, with his brilliant individual performances, undoubtedly won the Premier League Player of the Month award again, following September.

Heaven truly favors diligent teams. Manchester United’s opponent in the Carabao Cup Round of 16 was not strong. On November 1st, the Red Devils fielded a semi-strong squad against Norwich in the Carabao Cup Round of 16.

The hype of breaking the club’s winning streak record attracted many fans, but unfortunately, Mourinho did not start Lu Xia, keeping him on the bench.

Luke Shaw, who couldn’t play in the league, shone brightly in the match, assisting and scoring in the first half to give the Red Devils a two-goal lead.

The “Old Lu family’s” defender directly shattered Lu Xia’s idea of grinding progress. However, making it to the quarterfinals was good news, and the next opponent was also not strong, being Bournemouth, currently at the bottom of the league. As long as they defeated them at the end of December, they would successfully reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

By this calculation, the next match that could boost “Clutch Player” wasn’t too far off, provided Manchester United didn’t falter.

Coincidentally, they would face this opponent four days later: Manchester United would play Bournemouth in the eleventh round of the Premier League~

The coincidental fixture arrangement also gave both sides an early scouting opportunity, though one was the high-flying league leader, and the other was a struggling relegation candidate.

In the post-match news, even though Lu Xia didn’t play, his story still circulated in the football world.

“Breaking Club Records, Lu Xia Leads Manchester United to 19 Consecutive Wins Across All Competitions!”

“Spirits Soaring, the Red Devils Are Marching Forward on All Fronts!”

“Carragher: Manchester United’s Limit is 21 Consecutive Wins, 22 is Absolutely Impossible!!”

“Manchester United’s November schedule is not easy. After consecutive weeks of two matches, they also have to travel to Turin to face Juventus. Four days after the Champions League match, the Red Devils have a highly anticipated Manchester Derby to play.”

“One is a strong showdown between Lu Xia and Cristiano Ronaldo, where the winner will directly influence fan perception; the other is a classic father-in-law vs. son-in-law duel, where it’s very likely Guardiola will teach his son-in-law a lesson, rather than Lu Xia becoming the ‘father-in-law killer’!”

“At the same time, the team is also plagued by an injury crisis. We have reason to believe that this Manchester United team is at the end of its tether, and they absolutely cannot overcome both Juventus and Manchester City!”

Three days later, Manchester United’s winning streak record was rewritten again. Back in the Premier League, the Red Devils comfortably defeated Bournemouth 3- 0, securing their twentieth consecutive win.

In the tenth minute of the match, Lu Xia laid off a pass in the attacking third, and Mata’s long-range shot opened the scoring for the team.

In the thirty-fourth minute, Matic’s long pass found Lu Xia, who created space, allowing Sanchez to dance and weave in the box and double the lead.

In the second half, Lu Xia, dropping back, delivered a brilliant overhead pass to Lukaku, who then pulled wide and cut back for Fred to slot home a powerful shot, killing the game!

Although he only had one assist, Lu Xia’s impact on the field was evident; all three goals were closely related to him.

Moreover, through his efforts in the second half, the “Curved Moon Scimitar” match progress increased by 0.8 percentage points, which was also a very good gain.

Their city rivals, following closely behind, were even stronger in the league, crushing Southampton 6- 1 and also securing all three points.

Meanwhile, Liverpool failed to beat Arsenal in a top-of-the-table clash, only managing a draw in London, widening the gap with the Manchester duo.

Here’s the current league standings:

“Manchester United Crushes Bournemouth 3- 0, Leads Premier League with Eleven Consecutive Wins!”

“Super Lu Xia, 20 Consecutive Wins Write Premier League Legend!”

“Football’s No. 1 Player, the Three-Hundred-Million-Euro Man Leads Manchester United’s Revival!”

“Extraordinary skill, outstanding leadership, and relentless effort, Lu Xia is leading Manchester United towards an unstoppable dominance. Without a doubt, given time, the Italian will become the soul and catalyst for victory for this team!”

As the only team in Europe’s top five leagues with a perfect record, coupled with a club-record twenty consecutive wins, the Red Devils and Lu Xia, basking in media praise, arrived in Turin, Italy.

This northern city nestled in the Piedmont region. Players who have chosen Juventus in FIFA know that due to copyright issues, the Bianconeri are named after the region in the game.

Although the latitude is high, the temperature is not too low. Sunlight filters through the gaps in the Alps, gently falling on one’s body, making one feel very comfortable.

“Did you see Carragher’s comments in the newspaper? As a Red Devils player, what should we do?”

“That’s right, make every Liverpool person uncomfortable!”

“So, give 100% effort and move towards even greater goals!”

The “Special One’s” rhetoric worked very well on players who came through the Manchester United academy. The recovered McTominay’s face was already flushed with anger.

As captain, Lu Xia’s professionalism was top-notch, and he also fully immersed himself in shouting slogans. Not only did they need to keep winning, but they also needed to beat Cristiano Ronaldo twice to let all fans know that the “duopoly” was a thing of the past.

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On November 8, 2018, the Allianz Stadium was already packed with countless Juventus fans. Undoubtedly, the Old Lady was the symbol of sportsmanship in this city.

In left-leaning Italy, owning a club stadium is quite difficult, but Italians are also known for bending the rules in Europe.

Although private land ownership is not legally allowed, Juventus, through an agreement with the government, acquired the right to use the stadium for 99 years for 24 million euros. With the support of the city government, this modern stadium was built.

Other Serie A teams, however, suffered. They could only rent stadiums, making it harder for teams to generate revenue. Even strong teams like the Milan clubs didn’t own their stadiums, and even if they wanted to renovate San Siro/Meazza, it would be difficult to get approval from the Lombardy region.

Therefore, as a shareholder of the club, Lu Xia could only make plans once he was more established, at least aiming for Milan to become the third Serie A team to own its stadium, after Juventus and Sassuolo.

In the pre-match press conference, the quartet from half a month ago reunited.

“Manchester United, a respectable opponent. Although they have achieved 20 consecutive wins across all competitions, Juventus’s goal is always victory,” Allegri said, frowning, while delivering a strong statement.

“I am familiar with Italy, and I am familiar with Italian teams. Even though we are playing away in Turin, Manchester United’s winning streak will continue after this match!” Mourinho, who had already been given the middle finger by fans outside the stadium, was not to be outdone and retaliated.

“It certainly feels good to be back at Old Trafford, but right now I enjoy playing at the Allianz Stadium even more. The 20-game winning streak is great, and I wish this revitalized Manchester United all the best.”

“That’s right, without a doubt, Lu Xia is the biggest favorite to win the Ballon d’Or this year. You’ll know it once you’ve played on the same field as him!”

“But as I said before, a moment of glory doesn’t mean eternity. I hope he can maintain such efficient performance.”

Thinking of his pleasant time in Manchester, Ronaldo’s remarks were relatively restrained, and his comments about Lu Xia were more from the perspective of an industry veteran, subtly praising himself.

After all, his Champions League goal tally in his Juventus career was only two goals from the previous match. He couldn’t possibly compare statistics and goals with Lu Xia, the current hotshot!

“Thank you, Cristiano, for your affirmation. I hope I can maintain sufficient efficiency at the age of 33. If possible, I hope my annual goal tally can exceed 70 in these thirteen years~”

Facing Ronaldo’s praise for his longevity, Lu Xia also politely retorted. As for why only 70 was enough, of course, it was because the Portuguese king’s highest annual goal tally was 69.

Ronaldo felt a little annoyed hearing 70, but not to the point of throwing down his armband. He merely grumbled inwardly about the “silly kid” opposite him.

He had achieved 50+ goals for seven consecutive years, which was already unique in football. This kid wanted to achieve 70+ for thirteen consecutive years? Did he want to be a superhero?