Green Dragon

Chapter 709 Liverpool's New Player

8000 million euros, 3000 million to be paid up front, and the remaining 5000 million to be paid within 12 months...

Such a quotation was placed in front of Long Shute.

Boss Longda threw the fax into the shredder in front of General Manager Johnson without hesitation:
"Let them die."
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Long Shute does not know whether Coutinho in history has transferred to Barcelona, ​​but he also understands the truth of planning for a rainy day.

He, Johnson, Rodgers, the chief scout and others discussed together and decided to look for one or two alternative targets in the transfer market. In case "Ku Bird" is really bought by Barcelona, ​​Liverpool can immediately start an emergency plan, so that no one can replace it.

After all, Joe Allen and Emre Can have already left, and if Coutinho also moves this summer, the team's midfield lineup will immediately be slightly thinner.

Rogers rubbed his chin:

"In addition to the returning Gerrard, we must also add a midfielder. If there is no other choice, why not consider Wijnaldum?"

Long Shute waved his hand directly, rejecting his proposal with one vote.

Wijnaldum is of course a very good player, but Liverpool's midfielders are almost all of this type. It is not a smart choice to accumulate so many all-round players who seem to have both offensive and defensive capabilities but lack the ability to burst.

After thinking for a long time, Long Shute handed over the matter to Johnson democratically:

"You can contact Tony Moretti, we still need to add a wide player..."
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8 month 8 day.

This date may be a little special.

The next day was the European Super Cup match between Liverpool and Real Madrid, but the Red Army still held a small press conference at Anfield.

Liverpool's confidentiality work is pretty good, so that most media reporters only know that the theme of today's press conference is "transfer".

They thought it was the Liverpool club's intention to express their attitude to Barcelona, ​​but when the general manager Johnson appeared on the rostrum with Gerrard, the whole venue suddenly boiled!
"I am honored to announce that Liverpool FC have signed a new player today, please allow me to introduce his name to the world..."

Johnson sells a pointless pass:

"Steven... Gerald!"

"Clap clap clap!"

Watching Gerrard raise his own No. 8 jersey again, several local Liverpool media reporters, headed by the "Liverpool Echo", couldn't help applauding.

The legendary captain returned to his hometown after a year. This is something that everyone has thought about, but in the face of the current situation, few people think that this is possible, because professional football is becoming more and more cruel.

Because of the cruelty, Raul and Casillas bid farewell to the white clothes one after another, and Lampard and Terry also left the Blue Bridge sadly.

Even the eternal Roman Prince Totti, under the coercion of the head coach, had to sit on the bench when he was in good health and free from disasters and diseases.

Even Buffon, the patron saint of Juventus, is occasionally considered by fans as "Lian Po is old" and "It's time to abdicate to make way".

Even the most loyal and fanatical kop couldn't believe that his club actually signed back his captain!

"Thank you."

Gerald looked at the familiar reporters and nodded towards them.

Some people can't wait to stand up:
"Steven, can you talk about what happened? Why did you decide to return to the Premier League? What are the unknown things?"

Gerrard spread the jersey on the table and pressed his hands gently on it:

"I never wanted to leave Liverpool. I have always been a child of Liverpool. The reason why I chose to leave last year was because I thought... I could no longer bring the strength to the team. My existence would only become a burden for the team. So I leave.

However, a few days ago, in Los Angeles, someone told me that my worries were just unnecessary, that I don’t need to carry all the pressure and burden on my shoulders, because I have teammates by my side to rely on, so I came back . "

A reporter couldn't help but ask:
"Who is that?"

Gerald glanced at him, as if he wanted to confirm whether this guy...was arranged by someone to...

Still, he answered the question:

"It's Liverpool's current captain, Long Shute. In fact, as early as December last year, when I was training at the Melwood base to maintain my form, he invited me for the first time, but due to various reasons I didn't agree because of my concerns. But when he invited me again, I couldn't escape my inner thoughts. I love this place more than anyone else, and if I'm still needed here, I'm willing to come back!
Because... this will always be my home!
I'm so happy because I'm home.

I am very happy because I have such a lovely group of teammates.

Everyone, I'm back! "
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Gerrard's return undoubtedly caused a storm in world football.

After hearing the news, many Red Army fans couldn't help but shed tears.

Fans of Manchester United and Everton could only curl their lips resentfully, complaining that "the old guy who can't even play in the American Major League should not come to harm the team"...

The World Football column group was a little unhappy watching Gerrard's departure feature film "Never Walk Alone" which was just broadcast last summer-because they may have to do another Gerrard retirement feature film again in two years' time up.

There are also some sober viewers who pointedly pointed out:
"Feelings can't be eaten!"

"When other tycoons spend a lot of money and search for world superstars, Liverpool will not spend a penny to bring back an 'old guy'. Can such an attitude really dominate Europe?"
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On the afternoon of August 8, when the whole of Europe was still discussing Gerrard's return, the Liverpool team arrived in Trondheim, Norway's third largest city.

One day later, they are about to meet their strongest opponents - Champions League Champions, Galacticos, Real Madrid!
After a simple adaptation to the venue, Long Shute and Rogers participated in the pre-match press conference.

The reporters are obviously still immersed in the topic of Gerrard's return, and few people even pay attention to tomorrow's game...

"Long, can you tell me about the story between you and Steven Gerrard?"

The eyes of the gossiping reporter shine.

Long Shute did not answer directly, but said with a smile:

"You can pay attention to my sixth autobiography, which will be published later, and it will contain everything you want to know."

The reporter did not give up, and continued to ask questions persistently:
"There is an opinion that Steven Gerrard is not in the form he is now for a starting spot in Liverpool. What do you think about that?"

Long Shute laughed:
"I agree with part of his point of view, Steven is indeed not at his peak, but he can still be an important member of Liverpool. And, I can guarantee that this season, he can come up with the best statistics of his career. Want to bet with me?"

Seeing Long Shute's long hair that could be tied into a braid at the back of his head, the reporters couldn't help shaking their heads.

This man single-handedly won the Premier League title he hadn't touched in 26 years, and helped Gerrard score a few goals... What's the problem? !
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A Spanish reporter finally asked:
"Now that Gerrard has returned to the team, so... who is the captain of Liverpool today?"

This is obviously a thorny question. Considering his nationality, maybe it was specially arranged by the Real Madrid club...

Everyone is waiting for Long Shute's answer.

Because this question is definitely not that easy.

I only heard Long Shute say slowly:
"I'm the captain of this Liverpool team, I'm the core of the team, I'm the backbone.

I am the leader of the team, the soul, the hero, the God, the king, the savior, Mr. Key, the pillar of the sky, the golden beam, and the absolutely irreplaceable No.1. "

The reporters in the audience opened their mouths.

They are all people who have seen the world. They have experienced Mourinho's "God is first and I am second", and Ibrahimovic's "I am God", and even met Cassano and Balotelli. Crazy, but never met such a guy!
Although we in Europe don't pay much attention to seniority or inferiority, we worship the quality of loyalty more than China.

Can you maintain a little bit of respect in the face of a hero of Gerald's level? !

You blow yourself up as a unique figure in heaven and earth, and where do you put Gerald? !
Just listen to Long Shute continue to say:
"But... he's Steven Gerrard, he's been synonymous with Liverpool for the last 15 years. He's Liverpool, Liverpool is him!"

(End of this chapter)