My light shines on Arsenal

Chapter 222 Farewell and Rebirth ([-])

July 2013.

London, Kearney base.

Jamie Vardy drove his car slowly into the training base.

"This is Kearney Base, our base."

The twenty-six-year-old England center held the steering wheel with one hand and introduced his two new friends in the passenger seat and rear driver's seat.

There was pride in Vardy's words when he said "our base".

"Of course, Riyad, N'Golo, this is your home and your training base now."

In the past season, Vardy lamented his luck all the time.

He was once an unknown older player in the lower leagues, but now, with Arsenal training clothes stuffed in his backpack, he drives into Arsenal's training base to prepare for next season's Premier League and Champions League.

But it seems that I am not the only one who is lucky...

Vardy glanced at two new teammates from the corner of his eye. When he heard that the team had welcomed two new players, he enthusiastically established contact with them.

At Arsenal, it is difficult for Vardy to say whether he can adapt well or not.

Most of his teammates came to prominence in their youth, and their skills, awareness and talent left Vardy in awe for a long time.

In training, Vardy is always the one wearing the substitute vest. In the early part of last season, even the Arsenal substitute players who teamed up with Vardy felt helpless about his performance.

Vardy's brightest moment was his first game against Manchester City last season. He destroyed Manchester City's offensive organization with his physical running and biting. His tactical task was completed, but there were not many praises given to him.

After a period of uproar, public opinion came to the conclusion that it was a cost-effective deal for coach Chen Yao to sacrifice one of his own forwards in exchange for Manchester City's smooth operation.

As for Jamie Vardy?

A mediocre player with mediocre talent has the opportunity to use his worthless physical ability to create huge tactical value in a matchup between giants in the Premier League. This is his luck, but it does not make him irreplaceable.

It's okay to change to someone else.

After Arsenal got on track, Vardy had few chances to play.

As the team's third forward, he didn't complain about it. The difference between him and his teammates made Vardy feel like a mirror.

Olivier Giroud, he has a strong body, delicate touch and unexpected flexibility, which allows Giroud to always contribute amazing assists and goals.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, this cheetah is usually carefree, but his speed, sense of smell and last-minute shooting skills give him a chance to become the top shooter in this league.

And what about yourself? A player with a humble background and mediocre qualifications can safely earn a salary of [-] pounds a week on the bench. Vardy feels that he is not worthy of this treatment.

He accepts his mediocrity, but this also makes him always have a slight inferiority complex. Although it is not visible on the surface, it always stings in Vardy's heart from time to time.

The arrival of Mahrez and Kante made Vardy feel a lot more comfortable. This was probably a feeling of finding similar people - he thought.

Two players from Ligue [-], like Vardy, are mediocre and from a humble background. They have no youth training experience in a wealthy club. When they were young, they were either cutting wood or washing dishes.

Later, he was spotted by Chen Yao at an unexpected time and came to Arsenal like a dream.

Mahrez and Kante, these two new players have great resonance with Vardy.

As a result, the three of them quickly established a good personal relationship, and Vardy personally helped the two new teammates settle down.

"Sometimes I think that we may be destined to be in the same team." Vardy once lamented.

"Aren't we in the same team now?" Mahrez answered him.

Today, Mahrez and Kante were going to meet with the Arsenal coaching staff in Colney to go through some formalities, and Vardy volunteered to bring them over.

Vardy regained his thoughts. He parked the car and heard two exclamations.

"This is Kearney!"

"This is Arsenal's training ground!"

The modern training base made the two former Ligue [-] players eyes wide open. They had never seen such scenes in Le Havre and Boulogne.

The car door opened, Mahrez and Kante walked into the building with some restraint, Vardy led the way in front of them with a relaxed posture. “Look, the coaches are waiting for us there.”

In a conference room, Chen Yao was waiting there with a smile, accompanied by Lillo and Bergkamp.

"I'm curious about what players you bring back." Bergkamp is eager to try. "I have many ways to develop them. I enjoy this process."

"Oh, Dennis, they are two players from French Second Division." Lillo flipped through the file in his hand, "The information is lackluster."

"France [-]?" Bergkamp was stunned, then waved his hand, "What's wrong with France [-]? There are many geniuses emerging on the streets of South America."

"Football is a science, Dennis. Times have changed. A genius may be buried in dust, but the possibility of being a late bloomer is getting lower and lower." Lillo curled his lips, "But I am still willing to believe in Chen's vision. So, if If they can't perform well, it's your responsibility."

"Why is it my responsibility?" Bergkamp was anxious. Seeing the two talkative partners starting to quarrel again, Chen Yao hurriedly smoothed things over: "Let's talk about it later, guys, the players are here."

The door of the conference room was pushed open, and Vardy walked into the room with Mahrez and Kante.

Looking at these three players, Chen Yao couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

In the past timeline, the "Three Blue Foxes" who created miracles in the history of scouting and Premier League history were now standing in front of him, confused.

He has often thought about a question before, how are the talents of Kante, Mahrez and Vardy inspired? If they change to another team, will they achieve greater achievements or return to mediocrity? ?

But he is certain of one thing: no one who has traveled back in time after the Miracle of the Blue Fox will forget or ignore these three legendary players.

"Welcome, Riyad, N'Golo, we met in London." Chen Yao said with a bright smile, "I will introduce you to the coaching staff and take you around Colney. Your story begins."

"This is our new student, sir," Mahrez said seriously.

He looked up at the top of his head, where there was a snow-white ceiling, but he seemed to see the blue sky above the roof.

Father, have you seen it? I became an Arsenal player.

In his mind, Mahrez said silently.

……

After taking the three players around the Kearney base, Chen Yao went straight into Dick Law's office.

The old gentleman sat neatly behind his desk with a serious look on his face: "Chen, where is my vacation?"

"Thank you for your hard work, Dick. I will make up for it next time."

"Okay, I believed your empty promise."

Dick Law shook his head and sighed, "My vacation is not important. I called you here to inform you of something."

"whats the matter?"

"Paris Saint-Germain made contact with me. You know, Ancelotti went to Real Madrid and PSG chose Blanc as the new coach. Blanc wanted a young, talented midfielder and he saw Hit our players.”

"Our players?"

"Marco Verratti. Paris made an initial offer of [-] million pounds. Blanc is very fond of Marco, and Paris's attitude is that they will go all out for Blanc's intended goal."

"What do you think, Marco?"

"Sigh." Dick Law pinched his temples, "Chen, I don't know what Marco's status is in your team. Marco's agent contacted me and he said that his client is not opposed to the transfer. s Choice."

Chen Yao frowned, "I originally planned to start contract renewal negotiations with Marco this season. He is the player I brought to Arsenal."

"All the players in this team have either been at Arsenal for many years or you brought them to Arsenal. But you and your players are not always on the same page."

"I have to talk to Marco." Chen Yao patted Dick Law on the shoulder, "Thank you, Dick."

"Oh, by the way, Chen, the offer from Paris..."

"Refuse. Twenty million is too little." Chen Yao replied.

"So... Marco is not for sale?" Dick Law asked hesitantly.

Chen Yao was noncommittal, "I have to know what Marco is thinking first."

(End of this chapter)