There is a dream called football

Walking into Woodward's office, Li Qiao's mood was a little complicated. His contract extension with the club was not going smoothly.

Li Qiao requested a two-year contract with the same salary, but Manchester United was only willing to offer a one-year contract.

On the wing, Manchester United has no shortage of players at this time, Sanchez, Lingard, Ashley Young, and Martial who cannot play in the game, so Manchester United no longer pays attention to the 32-year-old Li Qiao.

This is a situation that occurs in every club. Professional players only live off their youth, and there is nothing to say about it.

Of course, players can also make their own choices.

"Ed, my attitude has not changed. If it is a two-year contract, then I will sign it. If it is one year, it means nothing."

Li Qiao's plan is to renew the contract for two years. When he is 35, he can retire. If he renews the contract for one year, he will be 34 years old and neither good nor good. It will be a bit difficult to change clubs, and it would be too early to retire immediately.

Woodward spread his hands and smiled slightly, "I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to agree to your request. Please understand the club."

Li Qiao nodded to express his understanding.

"I have only one request. If I transfer, please don't put obstacles in the way of the club."

Woodward nodded, "I can promise you this, and you deserve it. The team will never forget your contribution to the club."

It's easy to get together and break up. This is the only hope in Li Qiao's heart at this time. When he left Woodward's office, he felt a little uncomfortable. This is not the club's fault, but something that professional players must experience.

No one can stay young forever, they will eventually lose to age.

*****

A few days later, a piece of explosive news detonated the football world, that is, Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid and transferred to Serie A for 100 million euros.

The reason why this news attracted everyone's attention is because we all know that Serie A has declined. In this case, will Ronaldo's joining Serie A be a farce, or a boring news consumption?

“Has Serie A become a nursing home?”

"Not only has Serie A fallen, but it has also spent money indiscriminately."

"What else can Ronaldo do at 33 years old?"

Questions like this are rampant. To this, Juventus's answer is simple, that is, buying Ronaldo for 100 million euros is very worthwhile.

"Cristiano is one of the best players. We are very happy to bring him to Juventus. We have followed him for a long time and he is very much looking forward to playing in Italy."

When Ronaldo came to Italy, just like when he arrived in Madrid many years ago, he first said hello in the local language.

"Hello, Turin."

"Hello, Italy."

When talking about why he transferred to Juventus, Ronaldo first denied that it had anything to do with money.

"What I want to emphasize is that this has nothing to do with money. Madrid and I also broke up peacefully. The team needs to enter a new stage, and I also need to enter a new stage. That's all. There is no need to interpret this as any conspiracy.

"

"So why Juventus?"

Ronaldo smiled.

"Because Juventus has shown a lot of sincerity, I think they take this transfer very seriously. Of course, many teams have contacted me this summer, but most of them have not shown due sincerity.

, so I didn’t agree.”

"Is Serie A not too challenging for you?"

Cristiano Ronaldo laughed, "People who underestimate Italian football are stupid. I don't want to say anything. Just look at history and you will know how important Italian football is."

I thought this was the biggest bomb to explode in Serie A this season, but what I didn't expect was that three days later, another bombshell exploded in Apennines.

Li Qiao joined Inter Milan for 35 million euros and signed a three-year contract.

The media went crazy. This was huge news. As a result, two of Manchester United's tridents came to play in Serie A, one joined Inter Milan and the other joined Juventus.

Some boring bookmakers even offered odds: Will Rooney also come to Serie A to play this summer?

If that happens and all the Tridents come to Apennines, Serie A will be lively next season.

The most excited about this is the Chinese media. Domestic media sent out large-scale interviews to Italy.

Hundreds of reporters came in at the press conference for Li Qiao's joining. Chairman Zhang Kang felt proud. In fact, the money spent on Li Qiao should be earned back soon. Judging from Li Qiao's popularity in China, these more than 3,000

It's like giving it away for free.

"Why did you join Inter Milan? We heard that there was a problem with your contract renewal negotiations with Manchester United."

This is true, but it's all over. Li Qiao doesn't want to say anything bad about his old club, and there's no need to say anything.

"I have no problem with Manchester United. Our communication has always been candid and open. Even for this transfer, I informed the club as soon as possible. In addition, I want to be very grateful for the 10 years I have spent at Manchester United. This is

The most important period of my career."

"As for why it is Inter Milan, I don't want to hide anything. Because of the sincerity shown by Chairman Zhang Kang, my salary is higher than the original, and it is a three-year contract. For a 32-year-old player, three years

It’s a long-term contract and I’m very grateful for it.”

"Your father is the new coach of Inter Milan. Is this also the reason that prompted you to join Inter Milan?"

Li Qiao laughed at this.

"To be honest, this has no impact on me joining Inter Milan. What I just mentioned is the main factor."

"Would communication be easier then?"

Li Qiao patted his father beside him.

"I think it may not be possible in football, but it is certain in life. I admire my dad very much. He is a great man."

"One more thing, you should know that Cristiano Ronaldo has also come to Serie A."

"Um."

"We can see you competing against Ronaldo next season, it's like going back to your days at Manchester United."

In the summer of 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United with the highest value in international football at the time, starting a legend.

"I'm also looking forward to it. We are good friends in private, but there were really few opportunities to compete in the past."

In this restless summer, Italian fans are happy. After Cristiano Ronaldo and Li Qiao joined Serie A, many people felt the long-lost excitement. For Italian football, it has been going downhill since the Calciopoli in 2006.

One of the obvious manifestations is the surge in sales of jerseys and tickets. The season ticket sales of Juventus and Inter Milan are very good.

Many people can't wait for the start of the new Serie A season.

Li Shan is also looking forward to his first top league coaching season.