Chapter 273 Something Big Has Happened!(1/2)
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After the World Cup, Simeone returned to Italy early, but he found that the originally familiar city of Rome became unfamiliar.\r
Even Lazio, who he is most familiar with and has been playing for three years, has become different.\r
The head coach changed from Zacheroni to Mancini, and the team also changed.\r
The head coach who had been a teammate in Lazio for one year had formulated an ambitious transformation plan as soon as he took office, hoping to build Lazio into a championship-winning team that competes with Juventus and Inter Milan.
And from the beginning, Simeone was told not to be in his plan.\r
There is only one reason, age.\r
Only thirty-two years old, I am despised as old?\r
Simeone was very dissatisfied because he still clearly remembered that Mancini played for Lazio in his last season. He was already thirty-six years old. Why didn't he feel that he was old at that time?\r
In the final analysis, it is not because of the injury last season?\r
Throughout the 101 to 202 season, Simeone played eight Serie A games for Lazio, and spent most of the rest of his time recuperating, which led to his unsatisfactory condition. Even in the World Cup, as the captain of the Argentina national team, he failed to show his due strength, which led to the team being eliminated in shame after the group match.\r
As the captain, Simeone, like head coach Bielsa, has suffered tremendous pressure.\r
Unexpectedly, when he returned to Italy, his situation was even worse.\r
Now Lazio is focusing on two things, one is cleaning and the other is signing.\r
Sell a batch, exchange it for funds, and introduce another batch.\r
Unfortunately, Simeone belongs to the one sold.\r
Lying on the long chair in his garden, looking up at the wide blue sky and floating rootless white clouds, the tough guy on the football field sighed helplessly.\r
He is not reluctant to leave Lazio because he knows that every head coach will have his own ideas. Every season the team needs to replenish some fresh blood, so naturally some adjustments must be made. This is normal.\r
Although he is no longer young, he can bear any result.\r
He is not a coward!
He really felt helpless and felt uncomfortable. The rumors spread from outside every day, the transfer operation that he could not understand completely, and the future he knew nothing about.\r
He doesn't like this feeling!
He personally consulted club chairman Cranioti to find out his current situation, but Chairman Lazio told him that everything is not fixed and no team has expressed interest in him so far.
This made Simeone feel that she was humiliated!
He was only thirty-two years old, when did he fall to this point?
Finally, Cranioti told him that a fax had been sent to Atletico Madrid.\r
"I heard that their head coach wants a qualified midfielder substitute."\r
Simone not only did not resist Atletico Madrid, but felt that he liked it very much, because it was the first team in European football and the only team that made him feel home so far.\r
Even after leaving for many years, there are still many familiar friends there, such as captain Aguilera, center forward Kiko, central defender Santi, wing player Roberto, and Tony Munos who remained in office after retirement...
Last season, the team won the Grand Slam and Triple Crown. During the celebration, they sent an invitation to themselves, but they were busy with Lazio and the Argentina national team at that time, and they were unable to participate.\r
He could feel that there are still many people in Madrid who he likes and likes him.\r
However, the qualified midfield substitute in Cranioti's mouth made Simeone resist.\r
He is a proud, even a bit conceited person.\r
He knew that he was old, but he was not old enough to be a substitute for others.\r
Marcos Senna is indeed pretty good, but this kid is qualified to be a substitute for him?
If this is the case, then he would rather not go back!
This is also the reason why Simeone did not call his friends at Atletico Madrid to find out the situation. This is not only his pride, but also his self-esteem.\r
Thinking of this, Simeone simply closed her eyes and sighed heavily.\r
Let's wait a little longer.\r
Things always come to fruition.\r
I don't know how long it took, but he was awakened by a ringtone in his cell phone.\r
I reached out and took it out of my trouser pocket and looked at it. Caller ID: Xiao Hill.\r
This made Simeone Hodi sit up from the chair and look at it in disbelief.\r
That's right, it's Xiao Hill.\r
"Hey, Michelle." He quickly answered the phone.\r
"Hello, Diego, I'm so sorry to call you at this time."\r
"It's okay, I'm fine, either." Simeone replied lightly.\r
"That's right, Diego, our head coach Gao Han hopes to talk to you about the transfer. What do you think?" Xiao Hill was straight to the point, still the same.\r
Simeone's heart moved and nodded immediately and said, "Of course."
"Okay, I'll give him the phone."\r
Then there was a stir, and soon another strange voice came.\r
"Hello, Diego, I'm Gao Han."\r
"Hello, Mr. Gao Han, we have met, have we not?"
"Haha, of course, during the World Cup." Gao Han replied with a smile.\r
During the World Cup, he not only watched Argentina's games, but also made a special trip to visit Bielsa. During this period, he met the players of the Argentine national team, but did not have an in-depth conversation.\r
"I'm going to be short, I hope you can come to Atletico Madrid."\r
Gao Han's directness surprised Simeone and her expression was very surprised.\r
"I know your situation in Lazio, and I also know your situation last season. I even learned about your training in the national team with Bielsa. I think you are not as old as the outside world has rumored to be."
These words immediately resonated in Simeone's heart, and he himself has always looked at himself so persistently.\r
Only thirty-two years old, are you going to recognize yourself?\r
"Our team did perform well last season, but that's all over. The new season is about to embark on a new journey. We want to strengthen the midfield lineup and deal with the three-line battles in the Champions League, La Liga and the Copa del Rey in the new season."
Simeone still didn't say anything, but she agreed very much.\r
Returning to Atletico Madrid is indeed the best choice for him.\r
This is not only because he has feelings for this team, but also because Atletico Madrid is walking on a prosperous road of revival.\r
With his current situation, it is really not easy to go to another team to compete in the Champions League after leaving Lazio.\r
But there was a question, he decided to ask clearly.\r
"Mr. Gao Han, thank you very much for your affirmation of me. To be honest, I am also very happy to return to Atletico Madrid."\r
Gao Han heard the implicit sound, nodded, and said, "If you have any questions, please tell me as soon as possible."\r
Simeone thought about it, gritted her teeth, and asked, "I want to know, if I go back, where can I play in the new season?"\r
Gao Han on the phone smiled gently, obviously he was prepared for this problem.\r
"Although our midfielder uses a three-middle midfielder, the two left and right midfielders have a large range of movement. The right side is a bit similar to the position you were under Antich back then. I believe you should not be unfamiliar with this, right?"
Gao Han's words brought Simeone's memory back to six or seven years ago.\r
At that time, Atletico Madrid survived in the cracks between two giant teams of Real Madrid and Barcelona, and his performance was also good and bad. After Antic took over the team, he adopted the 442, but in fact it should be called the 4312 tactic.\r
The front midfielder is Pantic, who is responsible for connecting the front line and the midfield, and dribbling the ball at the same time.\r
Simeone serves as the two midfielders on the left and right, responsible for running coverage and oppression, showing his comprehensive skills, and his back insertion is also very threatening. That season was the most glorious season in his career.\r
In thirty-seven La Liga games, he scored a total of twelve goals.\r
It was also the season that made him famous and became a famous first-class midfielder in Europe and was spotted by Inter Milan.\r
Listening to Gao Han's meaning, although the Atletico Madrid is very different from the Antić period, it also has many similarities. No wonder so many fans of the bed sheet team would say that Gao Han inherited and carried forward the traditional playing style of Atletico Madrid.\r
When I thought of this, Simeone was already in a state of great emotion.\r
"In addition, I hope you can rest assured that in my team, no one is the main force that cannot be defeated. Everything depends on strength to compete. When Guardiola joined the team, I also gave him such a promise."
Gao Han continued to calm Simeone on the phone.\r
"If you have the ability to defeat Marcos Senna or Deco in the competition, then I'd be very happy to start."\r
Simeone really couldn't be more picky about Gao Han's promise.\r
He is quite familiar with Atletico Madrid and knows that what Gao Han said is true.\r
After thinking it through, Simeone was also very straightforward, "Mr. Gao Han, I am willing to return to Atletico Madrid."\r
Gao Han on the other side of the phone also smiled, "Very good, Lazio's side is not a problem, we have already agreed."\r
"I understand." Simeone knew that Lazioba would not let him leave quickly.\r
"Then you make arrangements, I hope you can see you during the team's training."\r
To be continued...