Football: A late bloomer, starting with Leicester City

Chapter 4 The same 'loser' Ranieri (please collect)

Meanwhile, Leicester, UK.

During a press conference at Leicester City's training ground.

Vichai, the Chinese-American owner of the team, was holding up a Leicester City home jersey with Ranieri's name on it with a smile on his face.

Beside him, an old man wearing glasses and smiling so kindly that he looked a little shy was also holding up the jersey.

"Welcome to Leicester City, Mr. Ranieri." After the media's flashlights flashed for a while, Vichai put down his jersey and extended his right hand towards Ranieri.

Since the original team coach was suddenly exposed in a scandal before the season, Vichai had to quickly search for suitable head coach candidates in the football world.

With not much time left, he finally had to choose a choice that was not so satisfying, but acceptable.

That is the man in front of him, Ranieri, who is known as the 'tinker'.

He may not be the most suitable person, nor does he have the ability to lead Leicester City on the road to glory.

But at least in terms of relegation and serving as a firefighting coach, this Italian with relatively stable coaching performance is trustworthy.

Or, it can be said that Vichai's options are running out.

He had to make a reasonable decision, even if it only gave him a passing grade in his mind.

"Extremely honored."

Ranieri extended his right hand towards Vichai.

The two shook hands and soon sat down at the table to sign the contract.

Ranieri is very clear about what kind of tasks he has to shoulder when he comes to Leicester City this time.

He also knows his position very well, he is just a mediocre tinker who tinkers with things.

No one will believe what wonderful results he can produce and what glory he can lead a team to.

Looking at his career, his performance is indeed worthy of his current awkward position in football.

In addition to his relatively good results in the early days of Calaria, he only had two less important cup championships in the following 20 years.

Compared to leading La Liga giants Atletico Madrid to relegation, Chelsea, which spent a lot of money, was in a mess.

Those trivial achievements cannot support his resume at all.

In recent years, he has received fewer and fewer invitations. He often took office amid turmoil and was hurriedly dismissed after the team stabilized.

A failed coach, a coach who has been almost abandoned by the football world!
This is what Ranieri often says when he laughs at himself.

He often had a self-deprecating smile on his face, as if he had taken everything lightly.

Although there was still a smile on his face, it was already missing some of its former glory.

But how is this possible?
How could he just give up on a career he had persisted in for his whole life?
Who is born to want to be labeled mediocre and tinkerer?

Who is still persisting but does not believe that a miracle is ahead?

At least, Ranieri, who was 64 years old at the time, wanted to go further, even if it seemed to outsiders that this was just a luxury.

"Okay, for me, my mission here is to avoid relegation."

“So, I thought ahead and as long as we get forty points, we’ll hopefully do that.”

“That’s what I came here to do, thank you all.”

After a while, after Ranieri said something to reporters that was more in line with his humble and mediocre stereotype, the press conference ended hastily.

"Mr. Ranieri, regarding the first team of the team, the team management and I will not have any interference. At most, we are just suggestions. In the end, it is up to you, so go ahead and do it boldly."

When they were about to leave, Vichai said these words to Ranieri.

"I hope to complete my task well, hahaha." Ranieri shrugged and laughed a few times.

"Oh, by the way, I might sign up for a commercial option in the first team, just maybe."

Vichai seemed to suddenly think of something again and said: "I have some plans for the team's brand influence in Asia. Is this okay?"

"Of course there is no problem with a quota." Ranieri didn't care, shook his head and said nothing more.

"come on! Come on."

The two gave a final fist bump and parted at the door of the press conference.

Vichai naturally still has some coordination work in terms of transfer budget and so on.

As for Ranieri, he is about to go to the team's office to get some understanding of the general physical condition of the team's players.

Then, after a few more days of familiarization, pre-season recovery training and some warm-up matches will begin.

…………

Time flies so fast, in July, the busiest summer period in European football.

Chen Yufeng also spent January in arduous physical training.

In the days when people are making progress, life is always very fulfilling, and it also passes quickly.

8 month 3 day.

On this day, Chen Yufeng, who was in London, finally came to Leicestershire with his father Chen Binghua.

The club's various procedures were still a bit slow, including Chen Yufeng's personal health reasons. In the end, they agreed to report on this day.

"There will be a press conference for new players later. You and a midfielder from Caen will be together."

In the taxi, Chen Binghua was explaining to Chen Yufeng.

In fact, there is no need to say too much about these things.

Even though Chen Yufeng is still a little transparent in the current European football world, he is an invisible player who has never had stable performance and stable playing time.

But he has worked for so many teams over the years, so he still has experience in all aspects.

"I see."

Chen Yufeng nodded slightly, then looked outside the car.

Soon, the vehicle drove outside the King Power Stadium, the home ground of Leicester City.

The King Power Stadium is not a large stadium, but because it is built on a stream and has very good greenery around it, it still looks like it has a different charm. At least it is relatively comfortable.

For Leicesterians who incorporate football into their lives, there is nothing more exciting than watching a home team play at the weekend.

Just passing by, Chen Yufeng could already imagine the tens of thousands of Leicester City fans attracted here on weekends.

By then, this place will definitely be submerged into a blue ocean.

"We must play our part in this stadium."

Looking at the King Power Stadium, thinking of the brilliance and glory that this stadium will burst into at the end of the season, Chen Yufeng secretly set a goal for himself.

He believed that he would be able to do it.

Not long after, Chen Yufeng and Chen Binghua arrived at Leicester City's training base.

It was still the same place where Ranieri's joining press conference had been held before. Chen Yufeng and the club staff quickly walked to the scene.

There, Chen Yufeng saw two unattractive faces at a glance.

One is naturally the legendary coach of Leicester City, Claudio Ranieri!
The other one is the equally familiar French defender Kante.

Seeing Chen Yufeng's arrival, Ranieri nodded slightly and pointed to the seat next to him to signal Chen Yufeng to come in.

Kanter next to him showed a shy smile, as if he was still a little unfamiliar with his Asian face.

Seeing that he finally had a great season, Chen Yufeng felt a little excited at this time.

Even though, no one would believe that he could play in Leicester City.

So what?

Now, does anyone believe that Ranieri will lead this Blue Fox to win the championship from the Premier League full of powerful players?
Go on step by step until you reach the end...

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