<h4>Chapter 223: Skyrocketing value and n start</h4>


    As Wang Feng led Inter Mn to continue advancing, his agent, Balmond, also achieved considerable sess in themercial endorsement field. "Since you became the first Asian to win the Ballon d''Or and FIFA World yer, thepanies wanting you as their spokesperson have been endless," Balmond eximed excitedly over the phone.


    "This includes family businesses from West Asia as well as leadingpanies from Japan and South Korea. I have been very cautious in selecting the deals, but even after careful consideration, there are still dozens of high-quality contracts waiting to be signed."


    The total annual value of thesemercial endorsement contracts, after tax, has exceeded one billion euros. This is not an exaggeration because Wang Feng is the only world football superstar from Asia, attracting all the attention and favor onto himself.


    The economic strength of a continent can be gauged by how much they are willing to pay. Wang Feng divides this ie into three parts: one for his family, one for investment in business groups, and one saved for future use.


    He''s now living the legendary life where every breath earns him a lot of money. Even if he were to retire now, he would live the rest of his life without financial worries.


    "I don''t think Inter Mn can fully satisfy yourmercial value anymore," Bamonde said. "Perhaps Serie A has a high level of tactics and skills, but theirmercial operations are simply terrible."


    "Comparatively, Real Madrid might be the most suitable club for you. Just look at how they utilized Beckham''smercial value, making both the club and the yer immensely wealthy. And your value surpasses that of the Englishman. Have you considered joining Real Madrid?"


    "I don''t have such ns at the moment. You know, the dressing room at Real Madrid is tooplicated. Ronaldo hasined to me more than once, and they''ve already shown signs of decline this season. It''s too risky to go there at this time."


    "Well, that''s a pity," Bamonde sighed, then suddenly eximed, "By the way, we finally settled the contract with Nike!"


    Nike had started negotiations for an extension with Wang Feng a long time ago but couldn''t reach an agreement. The initial offer of eight million euros per year enraged Balmond because back in 2003, they offered over 8.3 million euros to an NBA rookie, James.


    Just as he was about to start negotiations with Adidas, the Nike executives urgently made a new proposal, increasing the offer to 12 million euros per year. However, it still didn''t meet Balmond''s expectations.


    His demand was simple: since football is the world''s number one sport and Wang Feng is the number one yer, it''s only fair that his endorsement fee is also the world''s number one. Moreover, Wang Feng brings with him the lucrative Asian market.


    "What''s the final price?" Wang Feng curiously asked.


    "90 million euros over five years, with an annual endorsement fee of 18 million euros!" Balmond proudly dered. Wang Feng was surprised; this endorsement contract should be the highest at Nike''s current stage. He had truly achieved it!


    "Now, the Nike executives privately refer to me as the super vampire who''s no less than Rai and Mendes. I like this title. It seems I''ll have more stars under my wing!"


    Earning so much money, Wang Feng also nned to officially start his development program. He had established a youth trainingpany in China a long time ago but hadn''t advertised or recruited publicly. Everything was done as he nned, for public welfare.


    With his good rtionship with Belgium''s Genk and essential sponsorship support, he had set up a cooperative tform, which could annually train about ten young yers for clubs.


    Genk''s scale was still too small. Wang Feng nned to discuss with Inter Mn President Morattiter, hoping to establish a simr cooperative rtionship.


    Wang Feng personally reviewed the first batch of selected candidates, all of whom were children from poor families like him when he was young. They were only about ten years old, the age for learning knowledge and basic football skills. To ensure their safety abroad, several domestic staff would live with them in Genk.


    Just like before, Wang Feng would support them until they turned eighteen. They would train in the youth camp and study cultural knowledge in local schools. After reaching adulthood, they could choose to take the normal path to university or pursue a professional football career, and Wang Feng wouldn''t intervene.


    After the age of eighteen, Wang Feng wouldn''t sponsor them anymore.


    In fact, the estimated cost of training a child to eighteen wouldn''t exceed 100,000 euros. Wang Feng definitely had the ability to support more, but he nned to umte experience first and gradually increase the scaleter.


    On March 6th, in the 24th round of Serie A, the league-leading Inter Mn would battle it out with second-ced Roma. Although Inter Mn had a considerable lead, Roma had to strive for victory to keep their chances of aeback alive.


    At the Olympic Stadium, Roma firstunched an offensive against Inter Mn''s defense. They earned a free kick in the attacking half through Cassano''s sharp breakthrough, and Totti scored from the resulting set-piece, opening the scoring for Roma.


    However, Inter Mn wasn''t a team to be bullied. Shortly after falling behind, they seized an opportunity on the counterattack. Ribery''s cross caused a defensive error from Pelizzoli, and the ball fell directly to Wang Feng''s feet, who promptly equalized.


    Just four minutester, the Nerazzurri struck again. Ribery''s cross found Adriano in the penalty area, who headed the ball back, and Wang Feng, following up, volleyed it into the to put Inter ahead.


    Just before halftime, Inter Mn earned another free kick opportunity in the attacking half. Wang Feng took it himself and scored, extending their lead, andpleting his own hat-trick.


    As the second half began, Roma continued to fight. In the 62nd minute, they earned a corner kick, and Totti''s precise delivery found Monte in the middle of the box, who headed home to make it 2-3.


    This goal dispelled any thoughts Mancini had of substituting Wang Feng. A slightpse in concentration could allow the hard-earned three points to slip away. So, he opted to rece Ribery with Recoba instead.


    Wang Feng didn''t disappoint. Under Roma''s fierce attack, he dealt a fatal blow to the opponents. It was a defensive counterattack, with Zti finding Wang Feng in midfield with a long pass.


    He then stormed forward with the ball, evading the challenges of Samuel and Zebina, beforeying it off to Recoba, who had surged up from the right. Recoba, full of energy, sprinted towards the penalty area along the sideline before delivering a cross.


    The ball evaded De Rossi''s block andnded perfectly at the feet of Wang Feng, who, without stopping the ball, struck it directly into the, piercing Pelizzoli''s defenses once again.


    4-2! Wang Feng sealed the victory for Inter Mn with his fourth goal!


    Scoring a quadruple for the first time this season, Wang Feng ran along the sidelines in excitement, while the Roma fans booed him, the ultimate acknowledgment of his performance!


    This goalpletely shattered the home team''s confidence. They couldn''t pose any more significant threats to Inter Mn, and the final score remained 4-2. The Nerazzurri''s lead at the top of the table expanded further, indicating that they might clinch the title ahead of schedule this season.