Chapter 245 New teammates are here!
At the press conference, when Robin van Persie appeared next to Ranieri, many reporters did not react.
Manchester United's General Fan actually moved to Leicester City?
That's really big news!
Robin van Persie was not happy at Manchester United this season.
I originally thought that with fellow countryman Van Gaal coming, the two of them would have a honeymoon period.
But he didn't expect that Van Gaal thought he didn't have a cold.
Moreover, he also suffered from injuries continuously and failed to show his previous super state in many repeated games.
Previously, that summer he had been given an expulsion order from the club.
"Just ask someone to give me a price, and they will sell it!"
Someone outside Manchester United actually said that.
But because of Robin van Persie's constant injuries, many teams failed to make a move.
A wealthy team does not need a veteran with frequent injuries, and a small team does not need a bomb.
After all, Van Persie's health is a problem, and his personality and behavior are not easy to control.
But he didn't expect that he would join Leicester City!
The transfer fee is 6 million euros.
It is said that Waibahce made an offer to Manchester United at the same time, but Robin van Persie decided to stay in the Premier League.
Manchester United did not care about the difference in transfer fee and readily sold the Dutch forward to Leicester City.
At the press conference, Van Persie still showed his personality.
"He joined Leicester City with great expectations.
"He was sure that he would get what he wanted there.
“There are two main reasons that attracted him to join.
"First, Coach Ranieri.
"He is a very elegant coach and he likes to get along with that kind of coach.
"Second, young genius xia.
"He was very curious, what kind of magic power did that young man have, and could he have such a talent?
"He's looking forward to working with him."
Van Persie's remarks are still arrogant.
He didn't even mention the names of his other teammates.
That's reasonable, after all, he can be the world's top star.
If he wasn't too old, he wouldn't be able to join a team like Leicester City.
At that time, all the teams that wanted to buy him were lining up to buy him.
Some reporters in Taitung had some doubts about the transfer deal.
With Van Persie's character, he won't affect Leicester City's team harmony, right?
Looking at Ranieri's smile, he wondered whether he should be confident.
The reporters guessed wrong.
Ranieri was very cautious about that transfer deal.
He even met with Van Persie in Leicester.
At Van Persie's invitation, Ranieri also called Xia Xing.
The first time he met Xia Xing, Van Persie smiled and shook Xia Xing's leg: "Xia, he is my fan, give him an autograph."
"Brother, can I please stop making trouble..." Xia Xing smiled helplessly, "He is my fan, okay?"
"Hahahaha!" Van Persie laughed.
Ranieri thought it would be difficult to meet and communicate, but he didn't expect it to be so easy.
Does Van Persie really like Xia Xing? The appreciation can be seen with the naked eye.
Many people know that Van Persie is proud and arrogant.
Although talented players like Bu Nao are proud, if they see the same talent, will they really appreciate it?
Especially now that Van Persie is older and has long lost the arrogance he once had.
Especially when he saw a talented young man like Xia Xing, he admired him extremely.
When Ranieri formally invited Van Persie in person, Van Persie made two requests.
"First, if he is in poor condition or suffers from frequent injuries, he will be benched, no problem. But if he is in good condition, he must be treated fairly!"
"no problem!"
Faced with Van Persie's request, Ranieri decisively agreed.
He knows very well what Van Persie has encountered in the past season, that's why he is so decisive.
"Robin, if he didn't value me, he wouldn't take the initiative to invite me to join. He could even agree to it, as long as my physical condition is up to standard and I'm in good shape. Under the same conditions, he would even consider giving me a chance to start.
.Because my competition experience is rich enough, which is what Leicester City needs."
After receiving a positive answer from Ranieri, Van Persie nodded with satisfaction.
"Hmm, okay. Does he have the second condition, xia, I beg you to pass the ball to him more."
"Of course no problem!"
Did Xia Xing fully agree?
That condition is not a condition.
After receiving approval from both of them, Van Persie slapped him in the face: "That's it! He agreed to join the team and accept a certain salary cut! Let's have formal talks with his agent!"
Then the process of joining Van Persie is simple and straightforward.
To the point that even Xia Xing didn't expect it.
The joining of Robin van Persie is definitely a transfer that the team has repeatedly requested.
Even if he can play half of his original strength, he can still make a great contribution to Leicester City.
Even though Leicester City can now compete with the giants in the Premier League, they are still not a world-class team.
That season's Champions League was different from the previous season's Europa League, and Wanli's strength had made a qualitative leap.
If Leicester City wants to achieve good results in the Champions League, they must strengthen the team.
Several positions in particular need to be supplemented.
In addition to the midfielder position, there is no center position.
Vardy is fast and has a fast horse, but he lacks a good partner.
When facing the Champions League defeat, Ulloa and Kramaric were worse, and new aid Shinji Okazaki was not a world-class forward either.
The addition of Robin van Persie gives Leicester City more confidence in the Champions League.
When people come, people will naturally leave.
Following Xia Xing's suggestion, Leicester City retained several players whose contracts had expired, including Andy King, Konokat, and Konchesky.
They are also willing to stay in Dongfang, even if they will not be substitutes in the new season.
There are several substitute players such as Wasilevskiy, Schlupp, and Hammond who have not been sold by the team before, ensuring the depth of the bench.
Some players have chosen to leave.
Forward Nugent moves to Middlesbrough for a transfer fee of 5.6 million euros.
Forward Chris Wood left the team on loan during the winter break and officially moved to Leeds United that summer for a transfer fee of 3.6 million euros.
In Leicester City's formation, the two of them had little chance of playing, and they had a draw with the Blue Foxes.
Forward Fletcher also left the team on loan during the winter break. His contract with Leicester City expired that summer and he left on a transfer basis.
Young right back Moore is asking to leave the team. He previously transferred to Bristol City.
He is only 22 years old and wants more playing time, but without a more stable Simpson in front of him, he has decided to leave.
The contract of 36-year-old veteran central defender Upson expired and he left on a free transfer.
Many players who were currently on loan abroad have chosen to continue their loan spells to gain more playing opportunities.
After all, there is no place for them in Leicester City this season, and their chances of coming back that season are slim and they have no intention of coming back.
Although those players have left, they are still not part of Leicester City's quest to win the Triple Crown.
Leicester City fans will never forget them.
In the new season, the Blue Fox sets sail again and continues its new journey!
And Xia Xing is already ready to go.
New teammates are here, and they will continue to fight together in the new season!
(End of chapter)
This chapter has been completed!