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Chapter 168 Return the favor(1/2)

Professional football has always been a circle of people placing people on the competition, and Spain is no exception.

In recent years, Spanish football has become a prosperous team, not only are there many players, but new players have also emerged in the field of coaching.

Among the 42 teams in La Liga and the Second Division, there are only three foreign head coaches.

They are Real Sociedad Welsh coach Toshak, Athletic Bilbao German coach Heinx, and Atletico Madrid Chinese coach Gao Han who returned to La Liga.

Heinx and Tosak have both coached Real Madrid. The former led Real Madrid to win the Champions League in 1998, and the latter took over the Bernabeu twice. The first time was in the 107 league goal record from the ** to the 1990s season, and even now, it has not been broken.

Both of them are famous coaches in Spanish football and even in Europe. They no longer need to prove themselves to anyone. Moreover, they have coached Spain for many years and are quite related to professional head coaching circles.

On the contrary, Gao Han, a young man, was a young man, and Shi Potian was shocked to take Atletico Madrid to win consecutive victories, from the relegation zone to the Spanish Second Division championship. Although it created a surprising miracle, it still seemed out of place in this circle.

Moreover, Atletico Madrid is full of sharpness and threatens those mid- and lower-level teams. In addition, some of the peers are more or less inferior, Gao Han will inevitably be ignored.

Paul Fottery and Hulun Lopetegui are both professional players and have some acquaintances in the circle. When they meet, they will inevitably have to talk a few words, but Gao Han is obviously not interested in their topics.

Since no one paid attention to him, he was happy and walked to the window alone and silently looked at the busy street downstairs.

This street is about four or five kilometers west, and it is the Bernabeu Stadium in Real Madrid.

Soon, there will be a hurdle in the high and cold weather.

Gao Han also saw Real Madrid's head coach Boske at the venue, a fat man who looked kind, with a thick mustache. He should be quite popular in the circle and is surrounded by people.

Raul and Yero are also quite a bit of affair, and there are always people coming to talk to them.

Perhaps because Gao Han refused Barcelona's invitation not long ago, Barcelona's head coach Lexacchi did not show Gao Han a good look, and he also looked like he had many friends here.

In a big circle, there will inevitably be some small circles.

This is how it was in the venue, more or less, forming a circle of people, with discussions and crowds of people.

The only thing that surprised Gao Han was that Zanburano had quite a lot of friends here. He was running around the venue and seemed quite popular. He was the sarcastic look that occasionally swept towards Gao Han, which made people feel uncomfortable.

This guy is really revengeful!

You scold me in the newspaper, I haven't even settled the debt with you. If you dare to provoke me, I will never finish it!

Gao Han sneered secretly, but didn't feel relieved.

In his opinion, Zambrano is just a clown. If he is really capable, he will not have found a job yet. He can only curse people in the newspaper and make money.

Soon, Gao Han noticed that behind the lively crowd, there was a person sitting alone in the corner like him.

The captain of Barcelona, ​​oh, no, it is the former captain, Guardiola.

As soon as he saw clearly that it was him, Gao Han walked over.

He still clearly remembered that at the beginning, he was the first person to come over to say hello to him and congratulate him on winning the championship.

"Hey, Pep."

Guardiola raised his head suddenly and saw that it was Gao Han, and was a little surprised, "Hey, it's you."

"Can I sit down?" Gao Han pointed to the seat next to him.

"Of course, of course." Guardiola made a call.

Gao Han sat down next to him with a smile. He noticed that Guardiola's expression was a little lonely.

His situation has been pretty bad lately.

Because Figo's transfer to Real Madrid made him feel embarrassed in Barcelona, ​​and his conflict with the management, Guardiola announced early that he would leave Barcelona before the end of last season.

On the one hand, this is due to his personality, but it is also because he wants to go to Juventus.

It was the team his idol Platini once played for, so he wanted to go, and the Serie A giants also clearly expressed their interest in him, and Moji even promised to sign him.

But soon, with Ancelotti's dismissal, Lippi took over the Zebra Legion and everything changed.

In order to wait for Juventus, Guardiola even rejected Manchester United Ferguson's invitation, who eventually signed Perron from Lazio at a high price.

As August enters, the operation of the transfer market is becoming clearer and clearer.

AC Milan was once interested in Guardiola, but on the one hand, it suffered a great loss in the introduction of Redondo from Real Madrid, and on the other hand, they introduced Pirlo and Rui Costa of Florence.

One of these two players is younger and the other is more adaptable to Serie A, which is irreplaceable by Guardiola.

Lazio locked his target on the younger Mendeta, and Inter Milan also shifted its target...

For a moment, Guardiola fell into a state of no interest.

News came out a few days ago that Real Madrid's Florentino wanted to introduce Guardiola, but soon, Guardiola publicly denied it in the media, saying that he would join Real Madrid only if he was crazy.

Things happened to Figo before. If he joins Real Madrid now, he will become a traitor to Barcelona.

The latest news shows that Guardiola is waiting.

British media revealed that if Vieira successfully transfers to Real Madrid, Wenger will introduce Guardiola.

But that's ironic, isn't it?

What’s even more ironic is that Barcelona’s management has not yet publicly retained its captain!

Guardiola is definitely not without strength, but because of various reasons, he has fallen into this embarrassing situation now.

"How are you doing recently?" Gao Han asked with concern.

Guardiola nodded and squeezed out a smile, "It's not bad."

“Where is the training?”

"I've always maintained a good training with my personal trainer."

Veteran, experienced, know how to prepare for the season.

"Have you ever thought about staying in Spain?" Gao Han asked tentatively.

Guardiola looked at Gao Han in surprise, "Stay in Spain?"

"Well, we have to fight on the third line in the new season, but we are only Xavi Alonso. Gabby is good, but it's still too young, and our team's average age is quite low, so if... I mean if..."

Guardiola understood Gao Han's meaning, and listened to his stammering appearance, and couldn't help but smile.

This time I didn't force myself, I smiled pretty well.

He knew in his heart that Gao Han was helping him to repay his kindness.

"Thank you," Guardiola said gratefully.

Gao Han shrugged, his meaning had been expressed clearly. Whether he wanted to do so or not depends on Guardiola's own meaning.

Strictly speaking, Guardiola is not short of money. Even if he retires now, he will definitely have no worries about food and clothing.

But for a professional player, it is an honor to kick him until he feels he can't play.

If you retreat now, it will be a lifelong regret.

"I'm serious, please think about it." Gao Han said seriously.

"I know." Guardiola nodded, but said nothing more.

The two of them smiled tacitly and began to remain silent again.

Guardiola has never been a very talkative person, except for talking about football.

However, talking about football now is like revealing his scars, so Gao Han naturally would not do such stupid things.

There is no way, so I can only be silent.

The venue was filled with people and the discussion was getting louder and louder.

Everyone present was in the professional football circle, and the topics of discussion naturally revolved around football.

The new season is about to begin, and the La Liga pattern has also become the focus of everyone's attention.

Who will win the championship? Who will win the top four places? Who will be relegated unlucky?

These are the topics that everyone present cares about the most and discusses the most.

There is no doubt that Real Madrid has once again become the favorite to win the championship in the minds of most people.

This is not surprising, because last season Real Madrid won the league championship with an absolute advantage, and this season it introduced world superstar Zidane, and its strength has improved again. It is really unreasonable not to win the championship.

As for relegation to the team, there are many opinions.

In recent years, La Liga competition has been very fierce. Many mid- and lower-level teams are in danger. No one dares to say that they will definitely be able to relegate.

"I dare not say about other teams, but I can guarantee that there will be a team that will be relegated."

Not far from Gao Han and Guardiola, Fernando Zambrano talked to everyone.

"Which team are you talking about?"

"Haha, Atletico Madrid!"

"Atlético Madrid?" Everyone was surprised.

"I have a reason. First of all, this is a newly promoted team. Compared with two years ago, the lineup has been changed. Most of the main players are not familiar with La Liga, and they are very young and lack experience."

Youngness often means instability and immaturity, which is very fatal.

"There is also their transfer operation, which is inexperienced. At least why can't I believe that any experienced transfer trader will sell the upgraded heroes and introduce several unknown small characters, and they still want to relegate?"
To be continued...
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