The fans were chanting "please," which carried a tone of sincere request.
Ye Chen understood their sentiment perfectly.
However, he couldn't make any statements at this point.
Since he entrusted Mendes with handling the contract, he had to abide by their agreement.
Mendes had made it clear beforeâunder no circumstances should he express his thoughts publicly or to the media!
Because of this, Ye Chen never said the words, "I will stay at Dortmund."
Based on Mendes' analysis of Dortmund, the club was financially strong.
After all, they were last season's league champions. In addition to the prize money, their TV broadcast revenue alone amounted to over 60 million euros. Dortmund had also signed many new sponsorship deals.
Ye Chen could stay, but the renewal contract had to be lucrative.
After all, scoring 17 goals in five matches wasn't something just anyone could achieve.
A talent like him wouldn't go unnoticed.
Moreover, Manchester United had already submitted a 50 million euro transfer offer.
As the match ended, fans gradually left the stadium.
Ye Chen sent Lina a message, telling her to leave by herself while he got into Mendes' car.
"Ye, are you sure you don't want to join Manchester United?" Mendes asked curiously.
"Of course. I've decided to stay at Dortmund. I like the football atmosphere here," Ye Chen replied earnestly.
"But the Premier League's atmosphere is the most passionate and intense. It has the best football in the world!"
"I will play in the Premier League, just not now," Ye Chen said calmly.
Mendes glanced at Ye Chen. This 17-year-old boy carried a maturity beyond his years.
Perhaps that came with his unique experiences.
Mendes was grateful he came to Dortmund. Otherwise, he would have missed out on a player of this caliber.
Ye Chen's talent was truly extraordinary.
More importantly, he was only 17 years old.
To put it in perspective, when Mendes was 17, he was still fighting for a spot in the reserve team. He eventually accepted his average talent and switched to becoming an agent.
The Maybach pulled up in front of Dortmund's finest Hilton hotel.
Looking at the luxurious Hilton, Ye Chen was slightly impressed but didn't show it.
After all, he could afford such places if necessary.
"When you meet Sir Ferguson and David, just be yourself. They're quite easy to deal with in private."
"Got it, I understand!" Ye Chen nodded.
In both his past and present life, Ye Chen always had a soft spot for Manchester United and Ferguson.
The Premier League was excitingâfast-paced and fiercely competitive.
And the media covered it extensively.
It was impossible to watch the Premier League without following Manchester United. They were the dominant force at the time.
Ye Chen remembered watching the intense "Red Derby" matches with beer and crayfish. The derby atmosphere was electric.
In this life, Ye Chen had also experienced the Red Derby, albeit at the U18 level. The atmosphere and the aggressive defending felt just like the senior matches.
But after Ferguson retired, Manchester United lost its spark. From the ill-fated Moyes to Van Gaal, then to Mourinho and Solskjær...
And, of course, Ralf Rangnickâthe interim coach who knew he wouldn't last beyond the season.
It was no surprise United struggled.
How could a coach without locker room authority achieve good results?
Apart from Mourinho's defensive counter-attacking tactics, there was little visible strategy during other periods.
Fans jokingly called these formations "XJBT" (random nonsense).
The most frustrating part was that during United's decline, noisy neighbors Manchester City brought in Guardiola.
After winning Bundesliga titles with Bayern, Guardiola introduced his possession-based tactics to England.
Many doubted his style would suit the Premier League, but Guardiola proved them wrong.
However, after reaching the Champions League final, Guardiola's tactical adjustments led to defeat, and he faced heavy criticism.
That's just how the media operates.
When you win, they praise you to the skies. When you lose, they tear you down.
This is why Ye Chen rarely read newspapersâmost of it was fluff.
Aside from City, Liverpool's games were also thrilling. Klopp's aggressive style often led to high-scoring matches.
Ye Chen wasn't a die-hard fan of any team but watched many games.
Especially during the years when Ronaldo played for Real Madrid. He never missed El Clásico or the Madrid derbies.
They were too exciting to miss!
Ye Chen's home had jerseys from Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, Manchester City, and AC Milan.
Led by a hotel staff member, they entered a large private suite.
David Gill and Ferguson had already arrived.
After Ye Chen's hat-trick, they left the match early to seize the moment. They knew that if Dortmund renewed his contract, his price would exceed 50 million euros.
Ferguson's sincerity was evidentâManchester United had a League Cup match against Crystal Palace tonight, coinciding with Dortmund's German Cup match.
Dortmund won 6-0, but Manchester United lost 1-2 at home.
Assistant coach Mike Phelan failed to secure victory, and the media widely covered the defeat. Ferguson's presence at Westfalenstadion made headlines.
Ye Chen was now closely linked to Manchester United.
News of United's 50 million euro offer spread rapidly.
Even Ronaldo posted a video, saying, "Mendes showed me Ye's highlights. He's an incredible player. If he returns to Old Trafford, he can lead the team and bring great honor to the club!"
Clearly, this was Mendes' doing.
Ronaldo's influence in football was undeniable.
This was all about building momentumâfor both sides.
Even if Ye Chen didn't join Manchester United, his profile would rise.
For Manchester United, the goal was clearâthey were a commercial club. Every penny had to count.
They wanted the world to know they spent 50 million euros on a 17-year-old who was once part of their academy.
Most importantly, this message was aimed at Chinese fans.
"Ye, it's great to see you again!" Ferguson greeted with a warm smile, extending his hand as the door opened.
"Sir Ferguson, hello!" Ye Chen responded quickly.
David Gill also extended his hand. "Ye, good to see you. I must apologize for how things were handled beforeâI acted too hastily!"
"Hello, Mr. Gill," Ye Chen replied with a smile, shaking his hand.
Talent was a wonderful thing.
Otherwise, why would the CEO of Manchester United apologize to a 17-year-old kid?