From the Country Team To the Rich

The latest website: Morsi's retirement ceremony was successfully concluded, which also represents the official retirement of Hoffenheim's first-generation representative star.

The name Morsi will go into Hoffenheim's hall of honor like Koch.

They will always be figures that Hoffenheim's latecomers need to look up to.

Morsi left the club the day after his retirement.

He has devoted the first half of his life to football and after retirement his time belongs to family.

I heard that Morsi has already prepared a detailed travel plan. They will start from the continent of Europa and travel all over the world to experience different cultures and customs.

Gray sent Morsi off in person.

They smiled and waved goodbye. This friend who had accompanied him for most of his career officially left the football game, which made Gray feel a little lonely and melancholy.

There is not much left of their generation.

The future of Hoffenheim belongs to young people, which is something everyone knows.

But... Gray decided to stay. Even if he was criticized, he still wanted to stay here to see the scenery of the highest stage.

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Gray took the initiative to come to Zhang Xian's office, and he gently knocked on the door.

"Come in!"

Zhang Xian's voice came, and Gray pushed the door open.

The tidy office is very quiet, only the sound of the ballpoint pen rubbing against the paper.

Zhang Xian looked up at Gray, with a slightly surprised look in his eyes, then lowered his head and continued to sign the document, saying, "Sit down for a while, and drink coffee when you're thirsty."

Gray waved his hand and said, "No need, sir, you are busy first!"

Zhang Xian nodded slightly and continued to work.

Gray took advantage of his spare time to carefully look at Zhang Xian's office.

The office is not particularly brilliant,

But there was a faint sense of oppression.

Especially the series of photos on the walls.

Glaring Biartini.

Duran Bob with a hideous expression.

Ji An, who opened his mouth and growled, wait...

A total of 11 portraits hang on this wall, all of which are stars trained by Hoffenheim.

Some of them are retired, some are still in service, but Gray can tell that these guys are extremely good players.

Among them, Gray also saw his own portrait.

Compared to the ferocious expressions of other people, Gray's photo is more like a passport photo, unpretentious.

Gray is not a ostentatious personality. For this reason, he rarely makes violent expressions and movements. Therefore, every photo of him is in a very peaceful state.

Just like his performance on the court, he will always be the calmest person.

Looking at the old guys all over the wall, Gray's mind is complicated...

The partners who fought side by side a few years ago have dispersed.

Retired, retired, transferred, there are not many old people who are still sticking to Hoffenheim.

This also tells Gray from the side, the fact that he is old.

Gray stared blankly at the pictures on the wall, when a voice suddenly came from beside him.

"Not aggressive enough!"

Gray woke up suddenly. He turned his head and saw Zhang Xian standing beside him with his hands behind his back, looking up at the pictures with his head slightly raised.

"Sir?" Gray asked puzzled.

Zhang Xian turned his head and pointed at Gray's photo with a smile, and said, "I said, your photo is not aggressive enough, why don't we take another one?"

Gray smiled wryly and shook his head, "You know, I'm not that kind of character, I can't do the passionate celebration of Captain Bob."

Zhang Xian nodded slightly and said, "Why are you looking for me?"

Lei Ao was the only one in Hoffenheim who dared to step into Zhang Xian's office.

Although Gray is considered good among the players, he still avoids Zhang Xian's office, let alone actively looking for it.

Hearing this, Gray struggled for a moment and said, "Sir, I want to play for a year."

Zhang Xian was slightly taken aback, then turned his head and looked over.

Gray quickly said: "Of course, I will not become a burden on the club. I will take the initiative to cut my salary. I can even study coaching courses in advance, but I haven't reached the time to retire yet."

Looking at Gray's slightly begging expression, Zhang Xian said calmly; "Gray, you have to know that retiring now is a good opportunity for you. If you stay in the first team alone, you will inevitably get some criticism."

"I know, but even so, I still want to stay." Gray said with a firm face; "Our generation is running out, Silva and Azoko will leave in the summer window, and the last remaining I was the only one who came down, so I wanted to take a look instead of them."

"Hoffenheim's most glorious moment!"

Zhang Xian turned to look at Gray. Gray's nervous body was trembling, but he looked directly at Zhang Xian without avoiding his gaze.

The two looked at each other for a moment, Zhang Xian suddenly smiled, patted Gray on the shoulder, and said: "Hoffenheim has no tradition of treating captains badly, I will not ask you to cut your salary, and your salary will not be too big You can stay at Hoffenheim, but as for the game, it's up to you to convince Steven."

Hearing this, Gray let out a long breath, scratched his head and said, "I didn't think about playing, I just wanted to go and have a look."

Zhang Xian raised his eyebrows and said, "Is it really not possible?"

Gray: "..."

Not wanting to play is deceiving.

As a professional player, everyone wants to play, even Gray.

For this reason, he continued to practice more, just to maintain his condition, and he would be able to return to the game one day.

He can feel that the Europa League is no longer the end of Hoffenheim.

He could smell the finish line.

And looking at the finish line, what kind of scenery will he see?

Gray is looking forward to it all.

"Go and find Koch." Zhang Xian waved his hand; "He should be the head coach who understands you best."

Gray glanced at Zhang Xian gratefully, and said, "Then I'll take my leave."

Leaving Zhang Xian's office and walking out of the office building, Gray took a deep breath at the door.

He still has a year left.

He hopes to see the stage he expects next season.

For this, they must win the Europa League this season.

Gray believes in the current Hoffenheim.

If so, they can definitely do it.

A long time ago, he knew that waiting for others was nourishment, and the opportunity for Hoffenheim to take off was pinned on players of Leo's generation.

But Gray doesn't mind being nourished, he is willing to burn himself, as long as at the last moment, let him see the stage that he has dreamed of countless times.

The UEFA Champions League!

For such a goal.

Gray has to work too.

He can't be a useless player, even if the state declines, he also needs to find a way to fight.

The Hoffenheim first team does not support idlers.

Although Zhang Xian made an allowance for himself, Gray couldn't tolerate himself like this.

For this reason, he wants to change his playing style, even if he is a pure sweeper, he must try his best to help the team.

Only in this way can he have a chance to get a chance.

Only in this way can he appear on that stage.

Only in this way can he leave football without regret.