Chapter 222 - 62: Hat-trick! Cruyff Turn! The Future 4th Superstar! When the Team Anthem Sounds, Mainz Are Champions

After a series of feints from Wang Shuo, by the time Lucio recovered and gave chase, he was already a step behind.

"He’s broken through again!"

"After shaking off Demichelis, Wang Shuo used his feints and speed to power past Lucio."

"What a spectacular display of individual skill!"

"Look at this! Wang Shuo carries the ball into the box, and he’s one-on-one with the keeper!"

"Is this his chance?"

"Butt charges out!"

"Wang Shuo takes the shot!!"

"It’s in!!!!"

"GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!"

"The 58th minute! It’s the 58th minute, and Mainz scores another one!"

"The young star Wang Shuo on a magnificent solo run, taking the ball into Bayern’s box all by himself to score again for Mainz!"

"3–1!"

"Wang Shuo has completed his hat-trick!"

"It’s worth noting that this is the second time Wang Shuo has scored a hat-trick against Bayern."

"In last year’s German U19 league, Wang Shuo scored a hat-trick for Mainz U19 in their match against Bayern Munich U19."

"That was the match where he first burst onto the scene."

"And now, up against Bayern’s first team, Wang Shuo has once again used his individual skill to put the ball in Bayern’s net three times!"

As Wang Shuo turned and sprinted toward the sidelines, crossing the track to celebrate in front of the fan stands, his Mainz teammates chased after him one by one.

Meanwhile, in front of the home team’s technical area, an ecstatic Klopp leaped into the air, throwing his signature frenzied punches.

Then, Uncle Mustache spun around, sprinted to the bench, and pulled Kramny and Buvac into a massive hug.

"He did it!"

"The kid actually did it!"

"My God, he actually did it!"

No one else could possibly understand the excitement and shock Klopp was feeling at that moment.

Because in the locker room, Wang Shuo had said he would put the ball in Bayern’s net, just like Ribery.

Strictly speaking, the goal had Wang Shuo written all over it; it was nothing like Ribery.

The two players have completely different styles, after all.

But that didn’t detract from the goal’s brilliance, or even its greatness!

For Mainz, it was an absolutely historic goal!

Only Buvac, Kramny, and the rest of the staff knew why Klopp was so emotional, to the point of losing his composure.

Because he was desperate to beat Bayern!

Especially Klinsmann’s Bayern!

Last year, Hennes had called Klopp personally to tell him that Bayern was weighing two options.

If they chose a domestic coach, it would be Klopp. If they went with a foreign one, it would be a world-level manager.

At the time, Klopp had been filled with anticipation at the prospect of coaching Bayern.

Everyone thought it was his life-changing opportunity.

But then, Hennes himself delivered the news: of the two Jurgens, Bayern had chosen the other one.

Later, the media reported that the reason Klopp wasn’t chosen was because he didn’t like to wear suits and always had a scruffy beard, giving him a sloppy appearance that didn’t fit Bayern’s corporate image.

Ever since then, Klopp had been bottling up his frustration.

Now, he could finally stand proudly before Bayern, before Hennes, before Rummenigge, before Klinsmann and the rest, and declare: ’That’s right, I don’t like wearing suits! That’s right, I like my scruffy beard!’

’And most importantly, I can still beat your precious Bayern!’

After embracing his assistants, Klopp spun around again and charged into the technical area, pumping his fists and roaring into the downpour.

His silhouette looked like the iconic poster for *The Shawshank Redemption*.

"Wang, what a beautiful goal!"

...

Klopp’s display in front of the home team’s bench was, of course, captured by the broadcast cameras and seen by those in the director’s box.

Especially Beckenbauer and his colleagues.

Then there was Klinsmann in the away team’s technical area.

Klinsmann might look suave and composed in his suit.

But he lacked Klopp’s fire.

Klopp was like a wild stallion, weathered by the elements since birth—coarse, yet powerful.

Klinsmann, on the other hand, was exceptionally talented. He’d had a smooth ride throughout his playing career and started coaching at the highest level. He was like a greenhouse flower—the slightest bit of intense sun would cause him to wilt.

Or even wither away completely.

And then there was Wang Shuo!

He was every bit the player you’d expect to see under Klopp!

Ribery scored with a moment of individual brilliance before halftime, and Wang Shuo returned the favor with his own in the second half!

And on top of that, he’d completed a hat-trick!

This kid’s potential is limitless!

"Now, do you still think he should be left out on loan to get more experience?" Beckenbauer asked coolly.

In truth, he rarely got involved in Bayern’s day-to-day operations anymore.

He served primarily as a member of the supervisory board, fulfilling an oversight role.

He also acted as a bridge of communication between the management and the supervisory board.

Hennes fell silent.

After watching Wang Shuo’s performance tonight, it was clear to anyone with a discerning eye that the kid’s talent was impossible to conceal.

Before long, he was sure to send shockwaves through the entire European football scene!

Rummenigge hesitated for a moment before finally gritting his teeth.

"We... we’ve already reached an agreement with Mario Gomez."

Beckenbauer gave Rummenigge a long, hard look and said no more.

For Bayern, signing Gomez was the most politically sound decision.

By saying this now, Rummenigge was making it clear that the decision had been made.

"I’ll contact Thomas Essien. Two years, three at the most. His future is definitely with Bayern!" Hennes quickly added, trying to smooth things over.