Football giants

Chapter 788 is all over!

Yang Huan said so solemnly that he would announce some decisions. Everyone present, especially those who didn't know, all looked at Young Master Huan with concern, and the entire Glory Square suddenly became silent.

The main podium is located on the steps of the main gate of the stadium. It is relatively high and overlooks the people on the square.

This made Master Huan very satisfied.

He likes the feeling of being looked up to by everyone, it's really cool and enjoyable!

"First of all, we want to clarify that so far, all the news about the transfer of our Southampton players is not true. We have not reached an agreement with any team on the transfer of players, so fans can rest assured!"

As soon as Yang Huan said this, there were some voices below.

Obviously, there was something wrong with Yang Huan's words.

Yes, maybe Southampton did not reach an agreement with other teams, but isn't there no contact and negotiation?

He didn't say it, which is very doubtful!

"I know that in the past few years, Southampton has been poached by many big teams, and our player loss is very serious, but at that time, we had to make such a painful decision in order to build a new stadium."

"But now, our new stadium has been completed. From now on, we at Southampton can proudly tell everyone and the world that we are determined and confident to keep our core players!"

As soon as Yang Huan said this, the audience immediately applauded!

"Okay, that's awesome!"

"Master Huan is right, that's what we want to do!"

"Great, have been waiting for the team to do this!"

"Isn't it? Selling cores every year, when will it be the top?"

"Master Huan, you are so awesome, I love you!"

Saints fans are indeed quite emotional about the club's declaration.

In the past few years, the team has sold people every year, and the sales are all star players.

From captain Adam Lallana, defensive pillar Benatia, midfielder Strowman, to later Neymar, Gareth Bale, Vidal, etc., Southampton's stars sold one after another.

All Saints fans see it in their eyes and feel pain in their hearts.

If this group of players is still there, how strong is Southampton today?

Especially looking at this group of players, all of them are shining in other teams, which makes Saints fans feel even more sorry.

Well now, the team has decided to keep the core players, which proves that Southampton is planning to do a big job.

From ancient times to the present, I have never seen a team that has become a rich man by selling people.

On the main podium, Yang Huan raised his hands to signal for everyone to be quiet.

When the scene became silent again, Master Huan continued.

"I solemnly announce here that we have signed a new contract extension with five players including Neuer, Toni Kroos, Varane, Matic and Sturridge. In the next five or six years, these players will continue to play in Southampton!"

As soon as Yang Huan said this, there was another thunderous applause from the audience.

Who is Neuer?
There is no such thing as the strongest goalkeeper in the world!
There have been rumors before that Bayern Munich is going to take Neuer away, but now, the team's contract extension will undoubtedly tell all the poachers fiercely, you all get fucked!
The same situation is with Toni Kroos, the Southampton midfielder, who is also the target of all the rich teams scrambling to poach corners, but now, Southampton is obviously determined to keep this midfielder.

Varane is the backbone of the team's defense. This season, whether in the Premier League or in the Champions League, he has performed quite steadily. He is also the main central defender of the French national team. Almost everyone is optimistic that he will be the most powerful top central defender in Europe in the next ten years.

The renewal of Varane's contract undoubtedly means that Southampton's defensive core will not be empty.

As for Matic and Sturridge, the former is the barrier of Southampton's midfielder this season. He has both offense and defense. He is quite good. He is an important member of the team and is highly valued by Bielsa.

Sturridge is currently the number one striker in England. This season, England's top scorer has scored 21 goals in the Premier League, which is quite eye-catching.

But Sturridge's situation is the same as Matic's. He is strong enough and relatively young, but in this tragic competition in Southampton, he has never been able to stand alone and be the absolute main force, so he is also tempted by the outside world.

For example, Arsenal, there have always been rumors that Arsenal will introduce Sturridge.

However, now Southampton has renewed Sturridge's contract, which at least proves that he will continue to stay with the team for some time to come.

The fans were undoubtedly ecstatic to hear the exciting news from Yang Huan.

However, in the eyes of many reporters at the scene, especially those with a keen sense of news, there is still something suspicious in Yang Huan's words.

For example, Suarez, who is now very fierce in the outside world.

The Uruguayan striker is the most dazzling killer in the European arena this season, the top scorer in the Premier League, together with Sturridge, formed an amazingly lethal double striker, and is currently poached by Barcelona and Real Madrid.

But in Yang Huan's contract renewal list, his name is not there!
However, this does not mean that Suarez will transfer. After all, it has only been a year since he switched from Liverpool to the Saints. He signed a five-year contract before.

But stars like Hazard, Modric, Harvey Martinez, David Alaba, Pogba, James Rodriguez, etc. have all received attention and poached from the outside world.

Does that mean that these players who have not renewed their contracts are likely to leave the team?

When the reporter raised his hand and asked this question to Yang Huan, Young Master Huan in front of the podium laughed.

"Please don't over-interpret it. In fact, we have officially launched the contract renewal work about three months ago. At present, many players' contract renewals are still under negotiation and no consensus has been reached. But we are very confident that we can retain players!"

But Yang Huan's answer was still unsatisfactory.

"Master Huan, can you tell us more about Southampton's transfer strategy this summer?"

One reporter simply asked his own question straight to the point.

Yang Huan laughed, "I'm sure I can't tell you the specific transfer strategy. If I told you who we're looking for, wouldn't that reveal our goal?"

There was a burst of laughter below, but they also felt that Master Huan was somewhat suspicious of avoiding the important and neglecting the minor.

"I can only say that we are actively operating the team's transfers based on the problems exposed by the team this season, the team's weaknesses and shortcomings, and continue to strengthen the team's overall strength!"

Having said that, Yang Huan changed the subject, "I also want to reassure all Saints fans that Southampton will definitely not be that kind of short-lived team. This year's Champions League and league titles will only be the beginning of our success."

"I, as well as all our management, all the coaching staff, all the players and staff, we all have extremely strong confidence and determination in Southampton. We will not live on the credits of the past!"

"Even now, I can say that the Champions League and league championships are all over!"

"What we have to look at now is the new season. We must continue to maintain our competitiveness in the new season, maintain our core competitiveness in the Premier League, cup competitions, and the Champions League. We must continue to launch a stronger and more powerful impact on more championships and more honors!"

Yang Huan's words once again received applause from countless Saints fans in the audience.

And many reporters at the scene also caught the meaning of Yang Huan's words, that is, Southampton is about to change!
According to convention, there are two ways to deal with a situation like Southampton, one is like Inter Milan.

A large number of contributors to the renewal of the contract live on the merits of the past.

But it is clear at a glance what is the situation at Inter Milan now.

Another is to actively seek change, boldly break the tactical framework formed by the team in the past, and adjust the team.

But the latter will bring high risk and high investment.

But it is also normal, because with the process of the Champions League final, Simeone's Atletico Madrid successfully limited Southampton's offense, which is tantamount to teaching all professional coaches in Europe a lesson, telling them that they will learn from us when they play the Saints in the future!
This is a very dangerous thing for Southampton.

Stronger than Barcelona, ​​after the grand slam, the tactics have been figured out, isn't it still crippled?
Not only Barcelona, ​​but also Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid. Aren't they all beaten in the Champions League after their tactics have been figured out?Completely lost the pride of the giants and European champions?

Therefore, the two options have their own advantages and disadvantages, and it depends on how the club chooses.

Judging from Yang Huan's words, it was obvious that the saints had to choose the latter option.

So, judging from Yang Huan's tone, it is a foregone conclusion that Ibrahimovic, Drogba and other veterans will leave the Saints.

Perhaps, from an emotional point of view, Ibrahimovic has just brought the Saints the first Champions League title in club history, but turned around and sold him, which is really unreasonable, and may even be unacceptable to many fans.

But from a rational point of view, from the point of view of club operators, such an operation is reasonable and should be.

Selling Ibrahimovic overturned Southampton's offensive model and routines in the past four years and re-established a brand new offensive lineup, which will undoubtedly break and overthrow everyone's understanding of the Saints this season.

In the new season, who knows whether Atletico Madrid's tactics against Southampton will still work?
And from a certain point of view, Ibrahimovic's salary is too high and he is too old. After Suarez and Sturridge have performed eye-catchingly for a season and there is no problem with succession, keeping the Swedish center will only exacerbate hidden dangers and conflicts in the locker room. It is better to simply sell him.

Judging from the performance of the Premier League, replacing Ibrahimovic with Suarez, Southampton will become more dynamic and sharper in offense.

It's just that, lacking Ibrahimovic's deterrent and dominance in the frontcourt, and replacing it with Suarez's type of striker, how to adjust Southampton's entire midfield tactics, and even the ensuing player changes and changes, these are things that the coaching staff should carefully consider.

But, at least there is nothing wrong in the general direction!
From Yang Huan's words that he will never live with the credits of the past, it can be seen that his youth, drive and vigor are all determining the future development direction of Southampton.

But, who knows how he and the Saints' entire management team will operate this transfer?

(End of this chapter)