Hero of the Penalty Area

Chapter 163 The era of fluttering white clothes...has been following the wind (second more, monthly ticket!)

Go to Naples or Schalke 04, or stay at Real Madrid?

These questions have been lingering in Raul's mind in recent days. After all, he still tends to stay in his heart.

After all, he is the banner of Real Madrid and a living legend. He has played for Real Madrid for 15 seasons, surpassed Stefano and became the player with the most appearances in the club's history. Deep down in his heart, he really has very deep feelings for the Real Madrid team.

He didn't want to go. If he can, he hopes he can stay here until he retires, in the name of a loyal minister.

But the situation is better than others. The reality is that he has a great chance to leave now, so he must prepare for his departure. If you want to go, where to go?

Schalke 04 or Naples?

The conditions of these two teams are actually similar, there are human factors in it, and they also have Champions League qualifications, but Naples is a qualifying game, and Schalke 04 is directly promoted to the main game.

He thought for a while, he had already contacted Schalke 04. Now that there is one more choice, I still have to listen to what others think.

So he asked Cassano for Mazzari's phone number.

However, he did not fight directly, but waited for Mazzari to fight. Because he knew that when he asked Cassano for Mazzari's phone number, he had already expressed his attitude and was willing to talk about it. Then Cassano will definitely inform Mazzari about this.

If Mazzari really has enough sincerity, he should take the initiative to call himself instead of letting me call. It makes Raul seem to have no one to ask him, and he should take the initiative to ask him.

Although the situation in Real Madrid is not good, Raul is Raul after all. He has been in the world for fifteen years. Although he has not won the European Ballon d'Or and the World Player of Football, who dares to ignore his existence?

Sure enough, he soon waited for Mazari's call.

When the Naples coach called him, there was some obvious joy in his tone.

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Raul wanted to understand one thing after Cassano finished the phone call with him. That's why Naples suddenly became interested in itself.

Because their player Chen Yingxiong was suspended for eight games by UEFA, including two qualifying matches, he will basically miss all the Champions League group stages. Chen Yingxiong was the biggest contributor to Naples last season. His ten goals helped the team reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League before being eliminated by Barcelona due to some very unexpected factors.

Raul certainly knew what those factors were.

This is a promising striker. At a young age, he was able to score ten goals in the Champions League for the first time and was elected the best scorer in the Champions League.

Raul was also considered to have fought against Chen Yingxiong and knew him a little bit. The two teams met in the quarter-finals last season. Before the game, Real Madrid's players felt that they had gotten a good lot. At that time, there were differences in the attitude of Naples in the dressing room. This difference was settled by him using the prestige of the boss.

In the end, the facts proved that Harvey (Alonso)'s worries were justified. They were eliminated by Naples and lost to their opponents at home in the first round.

Chen Yingxiong's performance in and after the game is very eye-catching. Although he was disrespectful to Real Madrid after the game, he angered many people. But who is Raul, naturally wouldn't be stunned by this kind of thing, but he found this kid's undaunted and undaunted character very interesting.

Later, I saw that they were hurriedly driving Barcelona at the Nou Camp, and the face of winning was harder than the face of losing. Just make him smile.

He watched the game live, Chen Yingxiong used his height and header advantages to overpower Pique, which upset Barcelona's defense.

I can see that he is surging. How long has he not seen such an unreasonable center routine in today's football? Drogba is one, right? But today's football has become a different kind. Although he is not that type of center, he does not mean that he does not like that type of center.

Especially the header, which reminds him of his good friend Morientes.

Now Chen Yingxiong was banned by UEFA for eight games for beating Bootsques in the second round and making trouble on the field. The attacking power of Napoli's striker suddenly dropped, and Naples wanted to qualify from the Champions League group stage, of course, they must add up their combat power.

And he has rich experience in the Champions League, outstanding ability, and old age, it is difficult to compete with the 22-year-old Chen Yingxiong. At that time, Chen Yingxiong will play the main domestic league, and he will concentrate on dealing with the Champions League...

Raul guessed Naples' attempts in his heart.

But Mazzari's first words surprised him: "We are definitely not interested in you because we don't want you to be a substitute for Hero Chen, Raul. I seriously say that Naples intends to become a giant. The team. A team that will always rely on only one lineup to play games will never become a giant, so you will also be an important member of Naples. We believe that with your experience, ability, and personality charm, you will be extremely Help us a lot. We need you, Raul, on the road to becoming a rich man."

Raul was stunned by these words so sincerely.

But what followed Mazari's words hit his heart again.

"Coming to Naples is definitely not for retirement, but for re-emergence, to prove to the world. You, Raul Gonzalez, are not old enough to be used as a scapegoat!"

Raul didn't even know what to say for a while.

Last season, as long as Real Madrid lost, the next day Madrid's media, large and small, must have criticized him.

Raul is on the field? well. The loss was because he played, allowing Real Madrid to turn a great advantage into a defeat. Before he went on the field, he was in a dominant position. As a result, when he went on the field, he would just run blindly, so far from the goal. If he could not go up when he was asked to score a goal, he would come back to defend? He is not a defender!

Raul didn't play? I heard that Real Madrid's locker room is fighting again? Real Madrid’s locker room formation of gangs is serious...The Spanish local gang led by Raul suppressed the Portuguese and Argentine gangs, and Raul publicly suppressed Ronaldo. It was not that he hadn't suppressed another Ronaldo at the beginning, and the contradiction between him and the Brazilian is not news...Look, what's the fighting power of the infighting team? It was a shame to lose to Barcelona 2:6 at home!

There will be almost no change. In the second half of the league, almost every time Real Madrid loses, such a play will be staged.

What can he do? As the captain of Real Madrid, the flag of Real Madrid, the idol that thousands of Real Madrid fans adore, and the image of Real Madrid, can he stand up and bombard the media for nonsense? Can he come out and complain for himself?

He can't, just because he is the image of Real Madrid. What is the image of Real Madrid? Don’t say that you have suffered a loss. It’s royal demeanor. Even if it’s a misjudgment, you shouldn’t bother with the referee. Don’t talk about the referee after the game. Well. Actually it’s because Real Madrid became more aggressive after Mourinho came. The previous Real Madrid followed this set and put the Royal shelf very well. We are Real Madrid, and we disdain. Yu arguing with others about these).

The so-called image spokesperson for Real Madrid, can he scream for himself and quarrel with the media?

What can he do?

When he played, he used more desperate running and fierce tackles to help the team; in the last minute of the game, he rushed all the way to the opponent's corner flag area, chasing the obviously big football, and used difficult moves. Save the ball; after losing to Barcelona, ​​leading the players to applaud the fans in the middle circle. If a player does not do it, it will be furious; it is a broken tooth and swallowed in the stomach with blood...

He is aggrieved, but who can he go to complain about?

Florentino had not dealt with him at all, and the idea of ​​wanting him to be operated on was not a day or two. His best friend Morientes was sold off when Florentino first became chairman. Today, Guti also left Real Madrid and went to Turkey.

In this starry, radiant galaxy battleship, there is no one who can listen to what he says in his heart...

Somehow, Mazzari's words gave Raul so much emotion.

Holding the phone, he raised his head and took a few deep breaths to stabilize his emotions.

"Really proof, not pension?" He asked Mazzari.

When Mazari heard Raul's words, he was delighted-there is a way!

"Of course! We are willing to provide you with a two-year contract. After one season, we can talk about renewal again!"

"Don't worry about the renewal, that's too far. Two years later, I will be thirty-five years old, I only need these two years." Raul made up his mind, and at the same time, he didn't say something. .

I only have these two years.

"Naples, I'll go."

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Although he decided to go to Naples, he still wanted to hear what the head coach said. Some words don't understand, even if he leaves, he is unwilling to leave.

If... He is saying that if, even if there is only a chance, even if it is just a fluke, he still wants to try to stay in this team.

So he plans to go to Mourinho for an interview. After all, he is still the team's first captain in name. This first captain always has to talk to the new head coach, no matter if the head coach plans to play or not. Use him. He is still a member of Real Madrid, the captain of Real Madrid. Then he is qualified to be responsible for the affairs of this team.

It just so happens that Mourinho also intends to find Raul.

After the two met, they talked about each other for a long time. At the beginning, they were all greetings. It was nothing more than "Bernabeu flag, the legend of Real Madrid, long admiration", "the number one football coach today, the same admiration for a long time".

In fact, Mourinho knew why Raul came to him, and he came to Raul for the same reason.

Although this is difficult to say, it is always something to be said.

And it must be for yourself.

Raul stopped talking nonsense with Mourinho, and asked directly: "Mr. Mourinho, there have been many rumors about me recently. To be honest, many of these rumors even find me inexplicable. So I want to come. I ask you, Raul Gonzalez, am I in your plan for the new season?"

This time Mourinho didn't talk to him, but looked at Raul quietly, and the two looked at each other like this.

After a while, Raul saw Mourinho on the opposite side and shook his head: "I'm sorry, not here..."

Raul smiled and smiled. The smile is very bitter.

Mourinho went on to explain: "Today Real Madrid must be faster and younger. I need a lot of fast players in the frontcourt. As you can see, we bought Di Maria before the World Cup. He is a Very fast wide players...In addition, we also have outstanding players such as Ronaldo, Kaka, Higuain and Benzema. Therefore, Real Madrid’s tactics in the new season will definitely be fast and require offensive players. Possess speed and excellent physical and running ability..."

He persuades Raul on the technical and tactical level of football, but there is another reason he didn't say.

Because things at the technical and tactical level can only keep Raul from playing the main force, can he still play as a substitute? As long as others are in Real Madrid, this locker room has his place, his voice, and his influence. No matter how bad it is, no matter how it is bombarded by the media, no matter how it is provoked by other rising stars in the dressing room, as long as Raúl Gonzalez Blanco is still in the dressing room of the Bernabeu, no one will not be afraid of him, no Consider his.

This is his fifteen years of loyal service to Real Madrid, always maintaining a high level of athleticism, leading Real Madrid to win one championship after another, in exchange for the status.

But Mourinho does not need him to have such influence, he does not need to have such a position. Even if Raul traded it for blood and life, he didn't need it. From today, this century-old giant, except Florentino, can only have one voice, and that is...I, Jose Mourinho!

Of course, he didn't say the reason, because it was too naked to say it. Raúl is also a legend in the club. In today's Madrid, he still has countless fans and his influence is still big and scary. If you say so nakedly, it's tantamount to slap your face in the face, and it's too shameless.

Mourinho was able to succeed not only because he was able to win the championship, but also because he was very good at dealing with intricate interpersonal relationships. Don't look at the outside world promoting him as a rough, reckless, savage and uncomfortable person, but if the outside media can believe it, sows can climb the tree...

Raul lowered his head when he heard these words.

He heard what Mourinho said, and what Mourinho didn't say, how could he not hear it?

It's like they said, it's really time to give up positions to young people. This position is not just on the court...

Cristiano Ronaldo is eager to be the boss of the dressing room, and his former brother Casillas can see the joy in his eyes when he wears the captain's armband. Even Ramos, who had just joined the team, was planning to become Real Madrid's new Hierro...This world is no longer owned by his own 33-year-old guy.

It's just... he is always a little lonely.

He nodded, smiled and said, "I understand, thank you for being so honest with me."

After that, he stood up and said goodbye to leave, polite, personable, impeccable, just like his chic style on the court.

Mourinho didn't say a word to stay, nor got up to see him off. He just sat in his place and looked at the back of Raul who went out.

He just feels that the figure known as the "living legend of Real Madrid" and "the greatest number seven in Real Madrid's history" is particularly lonely.

Since entering the first team of Real Madrid in 1994, he has witnessed Real Madrid go from weak to strong, strong to weak, struggle in the quagmire, short-lived rejuvenation, and plunged into the dark time. It can almost be said that a club can experience all kinds of things. It's been a while.

Those who were by his side at the beginning walked wave after wave, and those thunderous names came batch after batch.

Davao Suker is gone, Mijatović is gone, Morientes is gone... Figo is here and Zidane is here and away, Ronaldo is here and here, Beckham is here Gone, Irving is here and away, Robert Carlos is here and away...

So many people came and went, only he was still there, wearing his No. 7 jersey, like a flag, always flying over the Bernabeu.

When people mention the name Raul, they immediately think of Real Madrid. Speaking of Real Madrid, Raúl will soon think of.

During his fifteen years in Real Madrid, he is Real Madrid, and Real Madrid is him.

Now, this one has to go.

The era of fluttering white clothes may become a kind of memory completely as this person departs, and will always remain in the heart of every nostalgic person.

From today, Bernabeu will no longer have "Lord of the Rings".

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ps, it's a tribute to Raul...