5 Million Euros Annual Salary (Seeking Collections and Recommendations)

If the hat-trick in the first match could be attributed to a weak opponent and a successful sneak attack, then the four-goal haul in the second match thoroughly shocked the entire European and global football world.

Never before had a rising star displayed such terrifying scoring efficiency; seven goals in two matches with only 85 minutes of total playing time. An average of one goal every 12 minutes was truly staggering.

The Barca top brass dared not delay, contacting Li Mingyu's agent the moment the match concluded.

Li Mingyu's agent, Andrew, was a third-rate agent whose roster was filled with promising young talents just like Li Mingyu.

Upon learning that Li Mingyu had scored a hat-trick in his first La Liga match, Andrew knew his time had come, so he drove straight to Barcelona.

Although Andrew was only a third-rate agent, he understood the value of playing hard to get. Instead of rushing to the Barca management to discuss Li Mingyu's contract, he calmed himself down and contacted Li Mingyu first.

First, he congratulated Li Mingyu on his hat-trick, then chatted about daily life, and finally told Li Mingyu to keep working hard and to put on an excellent performance in the next match to leave a good impression on the management.

As for the contract, Andrew believed that as long as Li Mingyu could replicate his previous performance, there was no need to rush.

Sure enough, as soon as the match ended, Andrew's phone rang. He switched off the TV and picked up the phone with a beaming smile.

"Hello, is this Mr. Andrew?"

"It is. Who is this?"

"I am Braida, the manager of FC Barcelona. If you are free now, I hope you can come to my office so we can discuss the contract details for Li Mingyu!"

Andrew hung up the phone, pumped his fist in excitement, and wore a look of confidence.

After the match, Li Mingyu boarded the team's return flight.

On the plane, Li Mingyu sat next to Messi.

Messi said, "Li, your speed is fast and your ability to seize opportunities is strong, but your stamina is too poor. This will affect your performance, especially if you want to become an excellent football player. If you can't even last a full match, your achievements will certainly be very limited!"

Koeman, sitting in the front row, heard their conversation, turned his head, and said, "Li, after we get back, I will intensify your physical training. However, since we are at the end of the season, the results won't be significant. Once this season is over, I will design a specialized physical training program for you."

Li Mingyu, well aware of his own weaknesses, nodded firmly after hearing this.

Although his performance in these two matches had been eye-catching, his flaws had also been laid bare for everyone to see.

Upon returning to Barcelona, Li Mingyu received a call from his agent, Andrew.

"Hi! Li, I'm at your house right now. Come back here!"

Andrew's voice was filled with delight.

Li Mingyu shrugged, dropped his personal belongings off at the player dormitory, and left the training base.

Outside the training base, Li Mingyu took out his phone to hail a taxi.

A red Ferrari pulled up beside Li Mingyu. Griezmann lowered his sunglasses and asked, "Hey! Need a lift?"

"So this is your place, wow, it's actually a restaurant! If I get the chance, I definitely have to come and eat here!"

Griezmann looked at the "Li Family Restaurant" sign with some surprise.

Li Mingyu smiled and said, "In a couple of days, I'll invite everyone over for a real Chinese feast!"

Griezmann drove off in his Ferrari; he had a date with a beauty tonight.

Li Mingyu walked into the restaurant.

"My god, who am I seeing?"

"Wow, it's Li!"

"It really is Li!"

"Ah!--"

As soon as Li Mingyu stepped inside, he was recognized by several customers, who began shouting in excitement.

Li Mingyu nodded at everyone, feeling a bit flattered.

A few familiar customers also greeted Li Mingyu happily.

Since Li Mingyu had played for Barca's youth and reserve teams, some die-hard Barca fans were already quite familiar with him.

However, aside from a few neighbors, very few people actually knew that this restaurant was owned by Li Mingyu's family.

"Son!" A sturdy, Hispanic woman rushed over and hugged Li Mingyu tightly.

Li Mingyu hugged her back just as hard and said with a smile, "Mom, you look beautiful again!"

Sonia, a native Spanish woman, looked quite sturdy, but one could still see the charm of her youth in her face; she was definitely a beauty.

However, for European women, gaining weight after a certain age was inevitable.

Besides, she was married to a Chinese chef—how could she not be plump?

Li Zhenfei, the Chinese chef, had met the beautiful Sonia while traveling in Spain. They fell in love and he chose to stay in Spain; after all, Li Zhenfei had no relatives left in China.

Hearing the noise outside, Li Zhenfei walked out of the kitchen.

Seeing Li Mingyu, a flash of gratification crossed Li Zhenfei's eyes.

"You brat, so you finally know how to come home!"

Li Zhenfei said with a feigned grumble.

Li Mingyu also hurriedly said with a grin, "Dad, I'm back now, aren't I!"

Li Zhenfei glared at him, then returned to the kitchen to busy himself.

"Li, come here quickly!" Andrew waved from the doorway of a private room.

Sonia nudged Li Mingyu's shoulder and said, "Go on, you really need to thank Andrew properly this time!"

Although Li Mingyu knew the contract must have been negotiated, he wondered why he needed to thank Andrew; could it be...

Once inside the private room, Li Mingyu closed the door behind him.

The two sat opposite each other, and Andrew took a contract out of his bag, placed it on the table, and slid it toward Li Mingyu with a broad smile, saying, "Li, take a look!"

With a heart full of excitement, Li Mingyu opened the contract.

It was indeed the official player contract he was to sign with FC Barcelona.

Li Mingyu hurriedly looked at the most important details.

Contract duration: 4 years.

Annual salary: 5 million Euros.

Li Mingyu looked at his annual salary in surprise; 5 million Euros, how much money was that!

Andrew said triumphantly, "Although this salary isn't much at Barca, for a newcomer, this is already an incredibly high wage!"