Cao Baiming meticulously recalled the content of the recent conversation.
He wasn't unmoved by the treatment Klopp had mentioned; rather, he felt that since Klopp could offer such terms, why not wait a little longer?
If he waited a bit more, his value would continue to rise, and he would have better options and a larger signing bonus. It would be a win-win!
Besides, Henry had just returned to the team, and he would never leave in the short term. Wouldn't that be foolish?
As long as there were good results, money, fame, and beautiful women would come easily.
Cao Baiming's fame was growing louder throughout the football world, and he was now mentioned by the media with a frequency comparable to that of the new dual stars, Mbappé and Haaland.
In Tang Guo, it would naturally only be better, not worse.
After this earth-shattering match, Cao Baiming's goal-scoring footage was broadcast repeatedly on large LWD screens dozens of meters wide in shopping malls. Even the news broadcast featured a 50-second highlight reel.
Cao Baiming was not just a football star of Tang Guo; he was a hero of Tang Guo!
This year happened to be a World Cup year, and everyone expected Cao Baiming to lead the Tang Guo team to break through in the knockout stages at the end of the year!
In the past, when the World Cup was mentioned, people from Tang Guo could only support other national teams for their favorite stars. Now, they could finally support their own national team!
This was truly their most hopeful time. Even if they didn't win the championship, just reaching the semifinals would be creating history!
In the blink of an eye, the Premier League had reached its final round. The top three positions remained stable and were unlikely to change. Unless Tottenham lost to Stoke City in the last match, Arsenal would only secure a third-place finish this season.
Both Cao Baiming and the team's senior management were quite satisfied with these results, as the team's true surge was expected to happen next season!
Cao Baiming looked at the letters from various teams in his mailbox and casually clicked one open. Paris Saint-Germain, Leicester City, RB Leipzig…
None interested him.
He wondered why a team like RB Leipzig even dared to try to poach him from Arsenal.
…
"There are only three days left until our last match of the season!" Arteta said in the dressing room.
"Our opponent in the final match is Tottenham. Regardless of the outcome, our league position will not change, but we must give our all for the team's honor!"
"Everyone's training has gradually matured during this period. Let's all do our best in the final match!"
Then, Arteta's gaze turned to Henry.
"That's right, it's the end of the season, so Henry will naturally play. However, I still need to consider the starting lineup!"
Hearing this, Cao Baiming finally felt at ease.
He had thought he wouldn't have the chance to play on the same field as the Great Emperor this season. Fortunately!
Henry's performance in training matches over the past few days had been rapidly improving. Although he had only joined the team recently, and Arsenal's tactical system had become even more difficult to understand after Cao Baiming's arrival, Henry's top-tier football intelligence allowed him to quickly integrate into the system. His performance in training this week had been exceptional, reminiscent of the formidable Henry the Great from his peak!
Tottenham was their next opponent, and Cao Baiming was naturally aware of them. For the past few seasons, their pairing of Harry Kane and Son Heung-min in the front had maintained a very high level of performance in the Premier League.
The team members appeared very relaxed, as the outcome of the last match wouldn't cause significant changes. Some had already begun their holiday mode, with some even planning their summer vacation travels, their minds already far away.
However, because it was a clash between two strong teams, this match still garnered significant attention.
After two days of final training, Arteta finally made the decisive move and included Henry in the squad, starting him! Let's go all out!
Seeing this star-studded lineup, fans began to praise it enthusiastically.
"This match will start with a 7-0 victory, at least!"
"The world's number one strong team, Arsenal, has risen again!"
"The battle to re-establish the Asian Light! That's right, it's Cao Baiming!"
…
Wu Xue had specially prepared a pre-match meal for Cao Baiming. Although it followed the nutritionist's requirements, the meticulously prepared meal was different from those bought at the club or outside.
On this day, Cao Baiming followed the team to the stadium.
It was nearing summer, with bright sunshine and a cloudless sky. This match was destined to be a test of both physical stamina and mental fortitude.
All relevant personnel and commentators were in place.
As this was the true final round of the Premier League, and it marked Henry the Great's first appearance since his return, it attracted the attention of thousands of fans.
Tickets for the match were sold out instantly. Those who were slow to act could only watch the live broadcast or listen to the sounds outside the stadium.
In the training sessions over the past two days, Cao Baiming had practiced his newly learned dribbling skills repeatedly. In the training ground, during casual, recreational mini-games among teammates, Cao Baiming had become an absolute dribbling king.
However, the coach didn't seem to have noticed Cao Baiming's astonishing change. Perhaps he had been playing too seriously before?
At this critical moment, Cao Baiming once again reviewed his basic attributes.
Shooting: 100+15
Physical: 99+5
Dribbling: 65+30
Strength: 60+15
Defending: 70+15
…
Apart from shooting and physical attributes, his other attributes were at the upper echelon of top teams in the Premier League. He couldn't believe that in just a few months, he had changed so much! Based on his current attributes, even without any special talent skills, as long as he played seriously in the Premier League, he would be at least worth a player in the 50 million range! Fortunately, he had rejected all those transfer negotiations! With this system, after finishing the season, he would undoubtedly receive a wave of rewards. He couldn't imagine what kind of improvement he would see next season! His value had the potential to surpass Henry's!
Soon, it was time for the match to begin. As the players entered the field, the commentators began their broadcast.
"Welcome, fans, good evening!"
"This match features Arsenal playing away against Tottenham. Both teams are currently third and fourth in the league table, respectively. This is a highly anticipated fixture!"
"Arsenal is wearing their away white kit, while Tottenham is wearing their home blue kit. The match is about to begin!"
BEEP!
The referee blew the whistle to start the match!