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After the match between Dortmund and Real Madrid ended, an endless stream of articles poured out.

[Dortmund decisively defeats Real Madrid 3-1.]

[Mourinho comments on the defeat. “Dortmund was the better team.”]

[Jürgen Klopp expresses his ambition for Champions League victory, “Our goal this season is the Champions League.”]

[“What happened between Son Jinho and Pepe?” UEFA imposes a three-match ban on Pepe.]

└ Pepe. Apparently, that guy racially discriminated against our brother.

└ Wow. He heard about the racism but just shrugged it off in the interview?

└ Truly a great person, Jinhoㅠㅠ

└ He had to put up with that? Isn’t our brother too soft-hearted? ㅠㅠ

└ Pepe said in the Portuguese media that Son Jinho threw some slurs.

└ Do you believe what Pepe says? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

└ Wowㅋㅋㅋ Our brother covered for Pepe, but Pepe said in the press that our brother was using slurs?

└ This guy Pepe isn’t cut out for it ㄹㅇ;;

└ Want to know something shocking? There’s a 12-year age gap between Pepe and our brotherㅋㅋ

The media showered praise on Son Jinho, who recorded one goal and one assist against the traditionally strong Real Madrid, following the world-renowned FC Barcelona.

[Son Jinho awarded M.O.M for 1 goal and 1 assist. “It’s all thanks to my teammates.”]

[Is Son Jinho the next successor after Messi and Ronaldo? Football experts rave about Son Jinho.]

[The pride of Korean football, Son Jinho, named as the person likely to break ‘Football Emperor’ Ronaldo’s record as the youngest Ballon d’Or winner!]

[Jürgen Klopp’s past remarks about Son Jinho are making waves. “Jinho enjoys the highest level of competition and always gives his best in every training. He has a positive impact on the team.”]

[Brakel training ground manager mentions Son Jinho. “Jinho? He’s the first to arrive at the training ground and the last to leave.”]

As Jürgen Klopp’s past comments on Son Jinho’s attitude are brought back into focus, the concrete gestures of big clubs expressing interest in Son Jinho have begun.

[Son Jinho expresses his gratitude to the fans in Spanish, hinting at his next destination?]

[Real Madrid, courting Son Jinho, presents a uniform with his name on it. “We’ve prepared the number 5 jersey, once worn by Zinedine Zidane, for Jinho.”]

[Fearing Real Madrid’s courtship, FC Barcelona hastily engraves Son Jinho’s name on the number 14 jersey, once worn by Johan Cruyff.]

[Genetic engineer Xavi Hernández states, “DNA! Son Jinho has Barcelona DNA!”]

[Son Jinho dodges specific answers regarding transfer rumors. “I can’t predict the future, but right now, my team is Dortmund. I will do my best for Dortmund’s victory.”]

└ Bro, please go to Real. They say they’ll treat you as Zidane’s successorㅠㅠㅠㅠ

└ I want to see him team up with Messi ㅠㅠ

└ No, what La Liga? Let’s go to Manchester United! Become the successor of Park Jisong!

└ Seeing Zidane and Messi, and then Park Jisong’s face is a little;;

└ Wow. Are you ignoring our uncle?

└ No;;; Honestly, it’s true that we’re at a disadvantage objectively;;;

While Son Jinho laughed off the transfer rumors, saying he’d focus on his current team Dortmund, the interest from the media and the public showed no signs of cooling down.

“Jinho, so where are you transferring to?”

“I haven’t decided yet. I plan to decide at the end of the season.”

“Okay. At the very least, let us know before the articles come out. We need to be prepared mentally.”

Due to Son Jinho’s transfer speculation, a somewhat chaotic atmosphere surrounded the match between Dortmund and Hannover.

[Dortmund narrowly wins 1-0 against Hannover.]

In a dramatic corner kick situation just before the end of the match, Lewandowski scored a header, securing a hard-fought victory.

***

After the match with Hannover ended and the A-match period approached.

– Ho-woo: Seong-ryong hyung, stop posting weird stuff on SNS.

– Ki-sung-ryong: Don’t worry, I’m not that old me anymore.

The overseas player chatroom buzzed with activity once again.

Most overseas players, except for me and Kang Chan, headed to Korea to prepare for the upcoming Asian regional qualifiers against Iran.

– Cha Dong-won: What’s the youngest doing?

– Ho-woo: I’m stuck at home because of the transfer rumors.

I was practically confined at home by media outlets that kept trying to interview me.

Well. It wasn’t particularly boring.

Because I was with my family.

We spent the time together playing board games.

Being like this reminded me of my childhood.

My mother-in-law and father-in-law took care of me with utmost sincerity so that I wouldn’t feel the absence of my parents.

They seemed to care for me even more than their own child, Gyeouri, which was somewhat burdensome.

‘I really need to do well for them.’

While I reminisced about the past, Han Gyeouri rolled the dice.

“Hmm-hmm~ Just ignore the real estate my mom bought.”

As Han Gyeouri hummed and moved her piece to the spot labeled ‘Seoul’, she began to shake nervously.

“Hey, Son Jinho…. Just let it pass this once.”

“No way. I won’t let it pass.”

“No! Mom and dad let it, so why won’t you!”

“Hey! How can you receive money indifferently without repaying your parents’ grace?”

“Oh my. Our son-in-law has grown up so well.”

“Right?”

At my words, my father-in-law and mother-in-law chimed in with satisfied expressions, causing Han Gyeouri to puff out her cheeks.

“Then what about me?”

“You’re just a spouse.”

In the end, as bankrupt Han Gyeouri received a flick on the forehead, she sulked.

As I comforted Gyeouri for a while,

“Jinho!”

“Mino, what brings you here?”

“I had a little free time, so I came to catch up after a long time.”

Mino Raiola, who was helping Paul Pogba adjust to Juventus, visited Dortmund.

***

“…Paul Pogba.”

Han Gyeouri, a Manchester United fan, looked at Mino Raiola with a cold expression as Mino awkwardly sipped his tea.

I quickly recalled the past while watching them.

This summer’s transfer market, Paul Pogba transferred from Manchester United to Juventus.

[Manchester United prospect Paul Pogba moves to Juventus.]

His transfer to Juventus proceeded much more smoothly than in the original timeline.

This was because Mino Raiola and Ferguson could not afford to throw insults at each other.

“Hm-hm. By the way, Jinho, Alex Ferguson is also waiting for you to join.”

Mino Raiola knew that I wanted to transfer to Manchester United, and Coach Ferguson wanted me to join Manchester United too.

It was one thing if we never saw each other, but since we had to face each other regularly, it seems they parted ways on relatively good terms.

Anyway, Paul Pogba, who transferred to Juventus, performed quite well as a rotational central midfielder with great potential.

Despite not reaching the heights of his performance in the original timeline, his appearances at Juventus ignited criticism towards Ferguson.

– Ferguson: Paul had great talent, but he took the team’s discipline too lightly.

But Ferguson did not particularly care about public opinion. The main reason he let Paul Pogba go was due to his attitude.

– Ferguson: Jinho, I hope you don’t change even when you become famous.

Although Ferguson acknowledged Pogba’s potential, he was displeased that he didn’t follow the rules properly.

“Um. Jinho. Manchester City has made a good offer… Do you have any thoughts?”

As I watched Han Gyeouri with her Manchester United jersey on, Mino Raiola cautiously opened his mouth.

“Huh? Manchester City?”

“Yeah. Manchester City has proposed one of the highest weekly salaries in the club.”

“Man… Ches… Ter… City?!”

Upon hearing Mino Raiola’s words, Gyeouri looked as if she was about to transform into a rabid Maltese.

“Our Gyeouri is kind. And isn’t she also smart? Don’t get mad.”

I quickly patted Gyeouri’s head to calm her down.

Perhaps it was because last season we lost the league title to Manchester City.

Gyeouri’s hostility towards Manchester City had reached a peak.

“…Don’t just mess with my sister’s head.”

Barely controlling her anger, Gyeouri clicked her tongue but honestly leaned her head on my shoulder.

Gyeouri’s head turned towards me, and she pouted her lips with her eyes closed.

At the moment my face slowly moved towards Gyeouri,

“Hm-hm. Save the affection for when guests leave and you’re in your room.”

I heard a cough near my ear.

Ah.

Right.

My father-in-law was also here.

***

[Korea National Team loses 0-1 to Iran in Tehran. The unending Tehran jinx. Is the solution Son Jinho?]

└ Don’t mess with my brother, you journalist.

 

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