Lichtsteiner was accompanied by his agent and brother Marco Lichtsteiner as he walked out of Naples Airport.
The two brothers stood at the entrance of the airport, looking curiously at this strange city.
In the next few years, they will all struggle here!
"Stefan, Marco, here!
Across the road, an Italian middle-aged man with side-parted hair and a dark blue suit waved to them.
The two of them followed the sound and saw that it was their legal adviser, Italian Federico Pastorello?
It is said that it is a legal advisor, but in fact it can also be called a broker.
Many people actually have misunderstandings about agents. In fact, real agents are very broad and their business is very complicated. Even the official certificate of an agent is the same as the certificate of a coach. It is divided into many different levels and involves different aspects.
business scope, and Pastorello is said to be the first agent in Italy to obtain the highest level certificate.
But it's interesting to say that he is more popular abroad than in Italy.
According to his own explanation, this was because before the Calciopoli scandal, no one who was a player agent in Italy could compete with Moggi's son, so he had to find another way.
Pastorello is quite influential in French football. This is because in the late 1990s, Roma Chairman Sensi purchased the French team Nice. At that time, Pastorello was the full consultant for this transaction and represented Sensi to stay
In Nice.
It was also during those years that Pastorello developed his own network and reputation in French football.
This time Lichtsteiner transferred from Lille to Naples. Although the two parties hit it off immediately, during the specific contract negotiations, they must find an intermediary that both parties can accept and trust. Pastorello is the best candidate.
Already.
"I have already contacted Naples. We will go directly to the hospital for a physical examination now. Naples' physical coach Lorenzo Buenaventura will take the team doctor to the hospital and accompany you throughout the physical examination."
As soon as he got in the car, Pastorello introduced today's itinerary to the Lichtsteiner brothers.
"After the physical examination, we went directly to the San Paolo Stadium in the Bay Area to sign the contract. There will be a brief debut ceremony, but the news I got from Naples is that only captain Francesco Montevino will attend."
As soon as Pastorello finished speaking, Lichtsteiner felt a little lost.
"Won't the head coach go?" Brother Marco Lichtsteiner asked with concern.
"Buenaventura will tell you specifically that he is a confidant of coach Gao Shen. The news I received is that Gao Shen hopes to meet you in Fort Volturno."
Lichtsteiner was relieved and he was looking forward to meeting the young head coach.
"I have to remind you, Stefan." Pastorello said again, "Don't underestimate Montevino, he is highly trusted."
"Why? Didn't he miss the ball?" Marco asked again.
Pastorello has long been used to it. After several contacts in France, he discovered that his younger brother Stefan was not actually very talkative. On the contrary, his elder brother Marco preferred to get to the bottom of everything.
Of course, it can also be understood that he cares about his younger brother and employer.
"You must have read the report in the newspaper, right?" Pastorello smiled.
Last season, after Naples won the Serie B championship, captain Montevino went on stage to receive the championship trophy on behalf of the team. Many people said that he was the tool to win the trophy, because he had not played a few times throughout the season, but he actually got it.
A Serie B championship trophy, reaching the pinnacle of his career.
The Italian media even used this incident to ridicule him and Gao Shen, thinking it was difficult to convince the public.
"The media only knew that Montevino was the first group of players after Naples' reorganization. After Gao Shen came to the team, he knew he had lost his position. But after talking to Gao Shen, he began to put more effort into changing clothes.
In the room.”
"How should I put it? He is the captain of the team, but not a captain on the field, but a service-oriented captain. It is said that Gao Shen specifically retained him, and the club renewed his contract this summer."
Naples is full of strong players and reached the Italian Cup semi-finals last season. Without the high-level approval, Montevino would have been removed as captain long ago.
This also proves what Pastorello said, Montevino is a captain with deep trust.
"As far as I know, if you have anything to do in the Naples locker room or even in life, you can definitely go to Montevino. He will definitely be able to help you."
After listening to Pastorello's words, Lichtsteiner nodded, he understood.
One detail made a deep impression on Lichtsteiner.
That's professionalism!
From the moment he arrived at the hospital and met Buenaventura and the team doctor, everything for him had been arranged in an orderly manner, and all examination procedures were arranged very compactly, one after another, very efficiently.
Not only that, Buenaventura held his report in his hand, and he knew exactly how many injuries he had suffered in the past few years, where the injuries were located, what kind of treatment he received, and what needed to be focused on.
, he also participated in the whole process.
Lichtsteiner was really surprised, because this kind of physical examination is usually routine.
Unless something happens like Real Madrid doesn't want Gabriel Milito, otherwise it's basically just a formality.
But Naples obviously takes it very seriously.
"Each of your current examination results will be entered into our information and database. These are the basis and basis for your subsequent training, so there can be no carelessness." Buenaventura explained.
Lichtsteiner could only nod, for he found himself speechless.
Although there were many and detailed inspection items, it actually only took about an hour, which even Lichtsteiner found unbelievable.
Because he originally thought it would not end until at least noon.
"The medical examination report will be sent directly to the club. After we analyze it, we will communicate with you. Now you can go to the Sao Paulo Stadium to sign a contract." After the physical examination was completed, Buenaventura also breathed a sigh of relief.
The body is very healthy, and he can abuse it with confidence and boldness!
Lichtsteiner didn't know the true thoughts of the physical fitness coach. He thought he was in good health and the other party was very satisfied. Before leaving, he stopped and asked: "Mr. Gao Shen..."
"The players are accustomed to calling him the boss. You can also call him the same. Go to the San Paolo Stadium first, and Montevino will take you to Fort Volturno. He has been there recently."
After a pause, Buenaventura suddenly remembered something, "Oh, by the way, he asked me to convey his greetings."
When Lichsteiner heard this, he immediately laughed and nodded.
Looks like I'm in a better mood.
This made Buenaventura sigh inwardly and wanted to write an article: On the importance of fame.
…
Looking at the entire European football world, in fact, except for Real Madrid, there are basically no teams that hold grand appearances specifically for players.
At most, some media reporters are invited to testify when signing a contract. Some teams do not even invite reporters and directly take photos themselves.
Then send it to the newspaper for publication.
Naples has only held a grand joining ceremony for one person in its history, and that was Maradona.
Lichtsteiner was treated like an ordinary person. He signed a contract, took photos, and then drove to Fort Volturno accompanied by captain Montevino.
Here, he finally saw the long-famous Gao Shen.
young!
Really too young!
He doesn't look like a head coach at all, but like a player.
So when Lichtsteiner saw Gao Shen, he was obviously stunned and didn't know how to say hello.
In Fort Volturno, Gao Shen is the absolute number one brother, with the demeanor and magnanimity of a family member.
"Stefan, I've been waiting for you for a year!" Gao Shen said with a smile while shaking hands.
As early as last summer, Gao Shen had been eyeing the Swiss right back, but it wasn't until now that he got his wish.
Lichtsteiner was somewhat flattered.
Although he is young, he has a high reputation. He is a double champion of La Liga and the Champions League. He even won the Serie B championship as a newly promoted team last season. Such a prestigious reputation makes Lichtsteiner somewhat cautious.
No matter how young he is, he is still a head coach, and he is also a decisive head coach!
Even Real Madrid's superstars have been kept submissive, who dares to look down upon them?
"I have sent Grava away, and I only have two right backs left this season, you and Garrick."
Gao Shen took Lichtsteiner for a walk near the training ground, chatting while walking.
"I hope you can show your best performance and strength in training and warm-up matches to convince me and everyone to become the team's main right back. I believe you can do it!"
"Don't worry, sir, I will try my best!"
"No, no, no, Stefan, I don't want you to try your best, I want you to promise that you can do it!" Gao Shen became a little serious. It sounded like he was giving an order rather than discussing.
"You know, we have only one goal for the new season, and that is the Serie A championship. I am not kidding, so I hope you can show the level of a Serie A championship right back!"
Lichtsteiner was stunned again.
He didn't expect that Gao Shen would give him such a heavy burden as soon as they met.
"In Lille, the competition is quite fierce, but I believe you are also very unconvinced. You feel that you are no worse than others, so why can't you play in the main team, right?"
Gao Shen's words left Lichtsteiner silent.
Young people are so strong and brave, who has conquered whom?
"This is a good thing. Being young means being energetic. We at Napoli are very young, but all of us are determined to hit the Serie A championship.
And this is also your chance to prove your strength!"
"Show your best, show your best, and prove to everyone that you are right! You are the best!
Lichtsteiner was really inspired.
Especially in the following exchanges, he found that every word Gao Shen said touched his heart, and every word made him agree with it from the bottom of his heart, and even resonate with him.
