Born to be a coach [soccer]

Chapter 275

In the summer of 2011, after the summer window opened, rumors about the transfer of Liverpool star Fernando Torres never stopped.

"Abramovich is really a rich man with a big hand!" People who have seen the Russian rich man in football praised his courage.

In the summer of 2011, the first huge investment made by Chelsea was to invite the "double crown" young coach Villas-Boas from Portugal. It is said that this young coach could have won the "triple crown", but another Antonio Lin turned out to destroy the plans of Boas.

It was this Anton who led his team to defeat Porto, won the Europa League, and snatched the championship that Villas-Boas once regarded as his own.

It is said that Abramovich is of course more interested in Anton, but because the opponent announced his temporary departure from football after the end of the season, Abramovich couldn't ask for it, so he had to settle for the second best and choose between Boas and other football coaches.

Fortunately, Boas has an excellent and dedicated agent, Jorge Mendes, and another brother who has a deep relationship with the Blue Bridge, Jose Mourinho.With the endorsement of Mourinho and the lobbying of Mendes, Abramovich finally agreed with the statement that "cup matches are highly accidental and not a direct manifestation of strength" and accepted Boas.

Abramovich also paid a huge financial price for this: he sent Ancelotti and his coaching team away, spending a total of about 1000 million pounds.In addition, Boas still has a long-term contract with Porto at this time - in order to get Boas, the "Mourinho II", Abramovich paid a lot of money and spent 1300 million pounds to buy out Boas The contract with Porto, signed Boas.In addition to these contract amounts, Boas's weekly salary is as high as 9 pounds.

But this is not a big expenditure for Abramovich.If he wants to buy Liverpool striker Torres, the English media estimate that he will have to pay at least £5500-6000 million.

Originally, Chelsea had already offered 2011 million in the winter window of 5000, but Torres' outstanding performance in the second half fully proved that the striker was worth the money. In addition, after entering the summer window, the entire transfer market has risen, and Torres' worth has also increased. It's not just those half a year ago.

Torres himself is very hesitant-he loves Liverpool, but his biggest concern is that Liverpool will not have any European qualifications in the upcoming new season.

In the 2010-11 season, Liverpool experienced a slump in the first half of the season. In the second half, under the leadership of coach Dalglish, they caught up. At the end of the season, they finally climbed to 5th in the standings.

But this year, the FA Cup was won by Stoke City, and the League Cup was won by Birmingham City, which was unfortunately relegated in the league. These two teams respectively qualified for the Europa League. squeezed out.

Although Liverpool tried their best to keep them, it is still very important for a star like Torres to have the opportunity to play in the European arena.

The indecisive Torres decided: relax yourself and have a fully immersive game.

So he logged into "Green Life", and happened to see Player A online.

"How about it? Come play a relaxing game?" Anton knocked on Torresian's small window.

"OK!" Torres agreed, knowing that Anton would properly arrange a "relaxed and happy" game for himself.

Sure enough-after Torres entered the mission, he came to the Iberian Peninsula and came to the training ground of the Atletico Madrid Youth Academy.At this time, the sun was setting on the mountain, the evening breeze was blowing, and the training ground was cool enough.

Torres kicked the ball towards the familiar goal with a "bang". After scoring the goal, he lay down on the turf in the penalty area and sighed loudly: "It's so comfortable!"

He would have liked to just lie here on his native soil and sleep soundly, or simply stay here and never go back—but his mind would also remind himself why he left his birthplace, why he came to England alone wandering.

Anton's voice sounded beside him: "Actually, I can also configure a scene of having afternoon tea at the Ritz Hotel. If you want to chat with me, you don't have to be here."

Torres quickly got up: "How do you know I want to talk to you?"

Anton laughed haha: "I'm just taking a break from football. I'll still read newspapers, watch TV and browse the media. Recently, everyone is waiting for you to express your opinion. I'm also very curious to see what choice you will make."

Torres was a little embarrassed for a while: he had just asked Anton for his opinion during the winter window, but he couldn't make up his mind again during the summer window.

But to be honest, once he thinks back to the game that Anton arranged for himself at that time, he will immediately think of the scene where Liverpool fans lit his jersey on fire and threw it from the stands.

My heart aches when I think of this scene.

Another important issue is whether the style of play can be coordinated: he is a striker and scoring goals is his vocation, but without the support of his teammates, it is impossible to rely on him alone.

"Chelsea has promised that if I agree to the transfer, they will introduce my teammate Juan Mata in the Spanish national team in this summer window." Abramovich spared no expense in order to introduce the Spanish golden boy.

Torres looked at Anton.

Anton nodded clearly: "Actually, you already know what decision you will make, right?"

"I can't say that..." Torres hesitated to speak, but at this moment, he had fully understood his intentions: Anton was right, he had indeed been moved by Chelsea's sincerity, and he wanted to discuss it with Anton. It's just that I'm still afraid of Anton's prophecy last time.

"I can totally understand this!" Anton comforted Torres, "You have played for Liverpool all these years, it is impossible to have no feelings for the club. If your departure will hurt the hearts of the team, teammates or fans, you will feel very sad. sad."

"But your original intention of leaving your hometown is to chase the championship, so it is difficult for you to accept that you have twisted your mind for others."

Torres nodded again and again when he heard the words, and his heart began to feel better bit by bit: Anton's words were right, and the messy thoughts in his heart were gradually sorted out.

"Actually, this problem is easy to solve. Now that you have made up your mind, you should bring it up to the club. Say it early and don't wait until the last moment. There is a saying in China that 'buying and selling can't make benevolence and righteousness'. Now few professional players Those who only stay in one club..."

As Anton said, Torres thought of one person: Liverpool's captain Gerrard, Gerrard is a native of Liverpool, he came from Liverpool's youth training, and he has never left Liverpool for a day in his career.

"... Try to submit your request to the club in a tactful way, say goodbye to the fans, and promise that you will remember your old club in the future, and they will understand you."

When Torres heard about it, he felt that a big stone in his heart had finally been let go.Unexpectedly, Anton spread his hands and added: "If they still don't understand...you have nothing else to do anyway."

Torres laughed "ha" all of a sudden.

At this time, he had all his troubles gone, and he was full of energy. He really wanted to run a few laps quickly on this piece of greenery and score a few goals, so as to live up to the relaxed and happy mood at the moment.

But Anton reminded him: "Since you have made this decision, you must be prepared to bear all the consequences."

Torres nodded and replied: "Yes, I'm ready and I won't regret it."

"Liverpool had a tumultuous season before, so they lost the qualification for the European competition; you go to a new club and it is difficult to predict what will happen in the future-"

"If one day, you really can't integrate into the new team, you can't guarantee your starting position, and you even have to play a position like a full-back...Fernando, I hope you still remember your original intention, you want Yes, it is the team's victory." Anton Surong reminded.

Torres had completely figured it out so far, and nodded immediately, expressing that he had remembered Anton's words.The two played a good training match before saying goodbye to each other and logging out of the simulator.

The next day, the Liverpool club began to have rumors that Torres was moved by Chelsea's successive sincerity.

Of course Liverpool fans are sad, but they also understand the truth that "there is no banquet that never ends".Liverpool are not qualified for the European war, and they can only blame themselves if they can't keep people.Torres explained to the fans in a good voice that even if the fans don't want to, there is no other way to keep him.What's more, Torres' transfer will bring Liverpool £6000 million in transfer income.

"Fernando, thank you for your dedication to the team and good luck..."

When Torres really left, the vast majority of Liverpool fans chose to send instructions. T9's jerseys are kept as precious souvenirs by them.

"Spain' golden boy" Torres suffered an unprecedented scoring drought at Chelsea, failing to score in 24 consecutive league hours."

"Torres is a striker worth £6000 million, although he can make very subtle passes from time to time."

"Oh my god, this goal didn't go in again? Torres's state is obviously in trouble! How can Chelsea fully wake up this golden boy who sleeps and wakes up?"

"This is one of the most 'water' stars in the world..."

For most of the season, Torres has always been surrounded by such voices.And his condition is really bad, all kinds of planes in front of the door, all kinds of empty doors can't enter.

Gradually, he lost his starting position and began to play as a substitute for Drogba and others.

Until one day, when Torres was playing in the Champions League with the team, the head coach suddenly called him up from the bench to warm up and gave him a position - left back? !

A striker worth £6000 million was appointed as a left-back at a critical moment?

Torres was stunned for a moment, but he immediately remembered Anton's words.

"... Even if you have to play the position of full-back, I hope you still remember your original intention!" Anton said.

Yes, my original intention is to chase the championship!Torres said to himself.