Player Changes at Ajax, Barcelona, and Newcastle

阿賈克斯、巴塞隆納與紐卡斯爾的球員變動


Introduction

Ajax is getting a new goalkeeper from Barcelona. Also, a young player named Sean Steur is moving to Newcastle United.

阿賈克斯將從巴塞隆納獲得一名新門將。此外,一名叫 Sean Steur 的年輕球員將轉會至紐卡斯爾聯。

Main Body

Ajax wants Marc-Andre ter Stegen from Barcelona. He will join on loan. Some people in the Netherlands are worried. They say he gets hurt often. Barcelona will pay most of his money. Ajax will pay more only if he plays many games.

阿賈克斯想要巴塞隆納的 Marc-Andre ter Stegen,他將以租借方式加盟。荷蘭有些人感到擔心,認為他經常受傷。巴塞隆納將支付其大部分薪水,除非他出賽次數較多,阿賈克斯才會支付更多費用。

Newcastle United wants Sean Steur. He is 18 years old. He is a very good midfielder. Newcastle will pay up to 27 million euros for him. They have this money because they sold another player, Sandro Tonali.

紐卡斯爾聯想要 Sean Steur。他今年 18 歲,是一名非常出色的中場球員。紐卡斯爾將為他支付最高 2700 萬歐元。他們擁有這筆資金是因為出售了另一名球員 Sandro Tonali。

Newcastle likes young players. They bought other young players recently too. Steur is very good at his job. He creates many chances for his team to score.

紐卡斯爾偏好年輕球員,近期也購入了其他年輕球員。Steur 的表現非常出色,能為球隊創造許多得分機會。

Conclusion

Ajax is changing its team. They get an experienced goalkeeper and sell a young star for money.

阿賈克斯正在調整陣容。他們獲得了一名經驗豐富的門將,並透過出售一名年輕球星來獲利。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The 'Will' Power

In this text, we see a pattern for talking about the future. When we are sure about a plan, we use will.

Look at these examples:

  • He will join on loan.
  • Barcelona will pay most of his money.
  • Newcastle will pay up to 27 million euros.

How it works: SubjectwillAction (Base Verb)

Simple Rule: Don't change the action word. Don't add "s" or "ing". Just keep it simple.

Quick Comparison:

  • Wrong: He will joins ❌
  • Right: He will join ✅

💰 Money Words

To reach A2, you need to describe costs. Here are three ways the text does it:

  1. Pay (Give money for a service/person) → "Newcastle will pay..."
  2. Sold (Give something to get money) → "they sold another player"
  3. Cost/Price (The amount of money) → "27 million euros"

Vocabulary Learning

goalkeeper (n.)
The player who stops the ball from going into the goal.
Example:The goalkeeper caught the ball with his hands.
loan (n.)
When a player moves to another team for a short time.
Example:The player is on loan at Ajax for one year.
worried (adj.)
Feeling nervous or unhappy because you think something bad will happen.
Example:I am worried about my English test tomorrow.
midfielder (n.)
A player who plays in the middle of the football field.
Example:The midfielder passed the ball to the striker.
recently (adv.)
Not long ago; in the past few days or weeks.
Example:I recently bought a new pair of shoes.
experienced (adj.)
Having knowledge or skill from doing something for a long time.
Example:The team needs an experienced captain to lead them.
Practice A2 words in a crossword