This is actually not a piece of news, but old news that everyone has known for a long time.
As early as a long time ago, the Spanish media had received the news that Rijkaard would leave after the end of the season.
Since losing to Real Madrid in the Champions League final, and since Tenkat left, Barcelona's performance has gone from bad to worse, getting worse year by year. Last season, it dropped to third place in the league, a full step ahead of second-placed Villa.
Rael lost ten points.
Western Premier League duo?
Is Barcelona still worthy of the Spanish Super League duo?
Not only are Barcelona fans filled with anger, but even the Barcelona management is feeling a mountain of pressure.
A coaching change is inevitable, and Rijkaard's choice to leave is the best choice.
At least, both of us have dignity, right?
But after Black Swan leaves, who will become the next helmsman of Camp Nou?
The media are also rushing to report, from Mourinho who is unemployed at home, to Espanyol coach Valverde, to Villarreal coach Pellegrini, and then Laudrup and Guarantee.
Deora.
All of them are Barcelona stars or world-famous coaches.
After the Serie A league came to an end, there was one name that kept appearing in the Spanish media and was associated with Barcelona's name. That is the head coach of Serie A double champion Napoli, Gao Shen!
Barcelona media and fans are very conflicted about Gao Shen.
As Daily Sports said, if Gao Shen can coach Barcelona, they will support 100%, but if Gao Shen is Barcelona's opponent, then he will definitely be the most hated object by Barcelona media and fans.
The reason is simple, he once brought extremely painful memories to Barcelona.
If there were still people who were worried about the high level of coaching before, then now, after Naples has achieved amazing results, especially in a tactical kingdom like Italy, and has won the recognition of all head coaches, the high level of coaching is no longer enough.
Questioned.
If his coaching level is not good, then what do the Italian head coaches mean?
If the famous coaches in Italy are nothing, what about the head coaches in other leagues?
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This was a very long high-level meeting.
Hosted by Chairman Laporta, Vice-President England in charge of sports affairs, Vice-President Soriano in charge of finance, Technical Director Begiristain, and Club Honorary Chairman Cruyff...
All the big guys from the Barcelona club gathered together and were seriously discussing and studying Barcelona's new coach.
First of all, Laporta confirmed that Rijkaard is a thing of the past.
What Barcelona needs to do now is to select a coach as soon as possible to lead the team out of the predicament, especially the transfer and recruitment plan this summer.
The team management has already decided on the transfer strategy long ago to send away a group of players who are not suitable to stay on the team.
For example, Ronaldinho, Deco, Edmilson, Thuram and Zambrotta, etc.
These are the leading players in European football, but unfortunately, they are either old or in poor condition.
All in all, it is no longer in line with Barcelona's future plans.
After selling someone, it's natural to recruit someone.
Cesc Fabregas, Dani Alves and others are all targets that the Barcelona management has finalized early on.
But for further transfer strategies, we still need to listen to the new head coach's intentions.
Therefore, before that, the most important thing is to find a new coach.
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"I think among these people, Laudrup and Valverde can give up the earliest."
Begiristain is the team's technical director, and his opinion should be considered most when changing coaches.
In fact, if you look purely at coaching performance, Valverde and Laudrup do not meet Barcelona's requirements.
At least, the conditions in all aspects are much inferior.
Especially in front of Gao Shen, Mourinho and Pellegrini.
As for Guardiola, he is basically a companion.
"Pep recommended Gao Shen to me. He believed that Gao Shen has a very advanced football philosophy, advocates offensive football, is good at training young players, has unique control over the locker room, and has a group of excellent assistants.
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"More importantly, after experiencing the Serie A league, he believes that the advanced football concepts are more balanced and the football is more holistic. He is the most suitable head coach for our Barcelona now."
As soon as Begiristan finished speaking, everyone present started talking.
Gao Shen’s name is really famous!
After helping Real Madrid win the double crown, Gao Shen became famous, but in his first season coaching Naples, he encountered great doubts. But a year later, he led Naples to win the Serie B championship as a newly promoted team and was promoted to
Entered Serie A, and then performed the miracle of winning the newly promoted team's championship in Serie A.
It can be said that Gao Shen is definitely the most popular coach in European football.
More importantly, his offensive football philosophy fits Barcelona very well.
Thiago Motta even played for Gao Shen and performed very well.
This also proves that Gao Shen is able to master Barcelona's fourth position tactics.
In the past, everyone would still have doubts, but now, after Gao Shen is introduced, almost no one will object.
Including Laporta.
"What did Mourinho say after contacting him?" Barcelona chairman asked with concern. Gu Xi
Mourinho was recommended by him, just like Cruyff recommended Valverde. Everyone will recommend their favorite goals and then put them together for discussion and negotiation.
After Laporta recommended it, Begiristain also attached great importance to it. Mourinho happened to be idle at home, so they made an appointment with Mourinho and met in Portugal.
"He submitted a team planning plan to me, which also gave me some good suggestions based on the current situation of our team. However, after an in-depth exchange with him, I am a little worried."
"What are you worried about?" Laporta asked.
"Mourinho has always attached great importance to defense, and coaching offense has never been his strong point. Although he has worked at Barcelona for many years, in fact, the team he led does not have much of Barcelona's style.
It’s a four-three-three kick.”
Everyone also nodded.
Both Barcelona and Real Madrid have a common characteristic, which is to insist on offensive football and technical football.
But these two aspects are actually things Mourinho is not good at.
"I also think it is inappropriate for Mourinho to coach." Cruyff also said.
"When choosing a head coach, we should choose someone who can fit in with the team's philosophy and tradition, rather than who is famous. I also talked with Valverde, and he also gave a detailed plan and suggestions.
Very targeted.”
Just when everyone thought Cruyff was going to insist on recommending Valverde, the Barcelona godfather changed his subject, "But I have to say, if compared with Gao Shen, Naples' head coach will be more suitable."
Everyone was surprised.
Unexpectedly, Cruyff would recommend Gao Shen.
Could it be because he went to Naples to watch the 5-0 victory over Inter Milan?
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After Cruyff spoke, the situation actually became clearer.
There are four truly competitive head coaches: Gao Shen, Mourinho, Pellegrini and Guardiola.
But when it comes to the status of European football, it is obvious that both Pellegrini and Guardiola have to step down, especially Guardiola, who is an experienced assistant.
Guardiola has even made it clear to Cruyff and Begiristain that he is willing to be Gao Shen's assistant coach if Gao Shen coaches the Barcelona first team.
"Okay, let's start the voting now." Laporta said, "If you support Gao Shen, please raise your hands."
As soon as Laporta finished speaking, Begiristain, Soriano, England and others all raised their hands. Cruyff also raised his hands immediately. In the end, only Laporta was left.
But the Barcelona president hesitated, and when he saw everyone raising their hands, he also raised their hands.
"Unanimous!" Laporta motioned for everyone to put it down.
"Well, Tesiki, it's up to you to contact Gao Shen and convince him to take charge of our Barcelona!"
Begiristan smiled and nodded, "Don't worry, I will bring Pep with me. I believe Gao Shen will not refuse."
Everyone also felt that this should be the case.
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After the meeting, the news spread immediately from Camp Nou.
Within an hour, Jose Mourinho in Portugal heard the outcome of the meeting from his agent Jorge Mendes.
He lost his dream position as Barcelona coach!
Mourinho was originally determined to win this position. He had even prepared a lot in private, but he didn't expect that he would lose!
"Who? Tell me, Jorge, who did they choose?" Mourinho was a little crazy.
He entered Barcelona as a translator, so he was very eager to take charge of Barcelona as the head coach. For him, this was tantamount to a glorious return home.
But who would have thought that, originally, he had a chance to win, but now he lost.
He really wants to know who he lost to?
"Gao Shen!" Mendes said helplessly, "Barcelona is applying for visas for Soriano, Begiristain and Guardiola to go to China. They will use a three-person coaching team to go to China to negotiate with Gao Shen."
"It's really him!" Mourinho said through gritted teeth.
As early as when Gao Shen was still coaching Real Madrid, Mourinho had heard of him, but he had never met him on the court.
Now, he actually led Naples to perform a miracle of winning the newly promoted team, and became famous throughout European football.
"In fact, not only Barcelona, but also Inter Milan, including Vice Chairman Angelo Moratti, Technical Director Blanca and Presidential Advisor Oriali, also went to China and met with Gao Shen."
After a pause, Mendes said with some disappointment: "It is said that Inter Milan's first choice is also Gao Shen!"
"What the hell!" Mourinho couldn't bear it anymore after hearing the end and cursed directly.
"How can that boy be so virtuous?"
He is not convinced!
who is he?
Jose Mourinho!
How could he lose to a twenty-seven-year-old boy?
This is absolutely impossible!
"Gao Shen, you'd better not touch me, otherwise..." Mourinho said through gritted teeth.
