Before Gao Shen entered the locker room, through the closed door of the locker room, he could hear the cheers of the Real Madrid players celebrating.
Just now in the stadium, they were somewhat worried about Arsenal's mood, but when they entered the locker room, they completely let themselves go.
This made Gao Shen feel full of pride.
The taste of a winner is really good!
Just now in the stadium, after the players left the field, Wenger came over and chatted with Gao Shen for a few words, but he couldn't hide his disappointment and his interest was waning. After saying a few polite words, Wenger left.
Before leaving, he said rather self-deprecatingly that he had told assistant coach Pat Rice that after Gao Shen stepped down as Real Madrid coach, he would poach him to work at Arsenal. Unexpectedly, he had not yet taken the initiative to poach him.
But he was picked up by Gao Shen.
Gao Shen is both funny and grateful.
Wenger would not lie about this kind of thing, but he could win Wenger's favor and get a job at Arsenal. This is already a great recognition for Gao Shen.
Of course, he definitely doesn't want to go now.
Defeated Arsenal, created another miracle in the history of the Champions League knockout rounds, and led Real Madrid to the quarterfinals. This record is enough to ensure that Gao Shen will stay at the Bernabeu and gain a firm foothold as Real Madrid's coach.
The new chairman Martin is sitting in the stands of Highbury Stadium tonight. He has brought him such a big victory. How will he react? What kind of compensation can he give?
Gao Shen had no doubt that Martin would now be very proud of his decision to appoint Gao Shen on a whim ten days ago.
Especially after Real Madrid performed so amazingly in two consecutive games.
With the results on the court, Gao Shen has now regained some initiative, so he is not in a hurry.
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Pushing open the door to the locker room and stepping in, my ears were filled with the noise of the players.
Everyone was celebrating, and Ramos even took off his clothes and danced there, which was so eye-catching.
But it can also be seen that they are really excited.
"Everyone!"
Gao Shen came to the players and looked at everyone with a smile.
All the players looked at him with smiles on their faces, their eyes a little more convincing than before.
"Congratulations! Great warriors of Real Madrid! Congratulations on winning the second miracle in the history of the Champions League! Congratulations on helping the team reach the quarterfinals of the Champions League! Congratulations on continuing Real Madrid's fine history and tradition!"
"I'm proud of you!"
As soon as Gao Shen finished speaking, warm applause erupted in the locker room.
"This is not only our honor, Gao, but also yours!" Captain Raul walked up to Gao Shen and shouted excitedly.
"No one outside knows it, but in this locker room, all of us know what you have contributed to this team, we all know how much you have paid, and we all know how important you are.
"
At this point, Raul suddenly changed the subject, looked directly at Gao Shen, and said solemnly: "I want to apologize to you, Gao."
Everyone looked at Raul in surprise.
Su Dong was also surprised.
Why apologize?
"Actually, even when you told me so much, after the game against Atletico Madrid, I was still very doubtful and worried about you. I even thought that the team should change to a better head coach.
Lead the team to play against Arsenal."
"But now, I realize that I was wrong, because in such a game, any other head coach, even the world's top coach, may not be able to do as well as you. I apologize to you!"
Gao Shen was surprised, but this is actually normal.
Who would suddenly trust a rookie with no qualifications?
"Don't apologize, Raul, we are comrades fighting side by side!" Gao Shen stretched out his hand.
Raul held Gao Shen's hand firmly, took another step forward, and hugged Gao Shen vigorously.
After Raul stepped away, Zidane also stepped forward.
"I also had reservations about you before, and I also apologize to you, Gao."
Gao Shen took Zidane's extended hand and the two hugged.
"I am the same. I was worried before and doubted your ability. I apologize." Beckham also took the initiative to shake hands and hug Gao Shen. He obviously recognized Gao Shen's ability like everyone else.
This is just a game, but it's more than just a game.
As the highest level competition in world football, it is definitely not an easy task to lead a team to defeat Arsenal led by Arsene Wenger in the knockout rounds of the Champions League, especially when they were forced into a desperate situation in the first round.
Gao Shen handed in an answer sheet with nearly full marks.
The players came forward one after another. Even Ramos was naked and wanted to run over to hug Gao Shen. Gao Shen was so frightened that he refused and forced him to get dressed quickly. This caused an explosion in the locker room.
There was a burst of laughter.
After the victory, the team's atmosphere and morale were completely different.
Fernando Lucas stood behind Gao Shen, silently watching everything in front of him. His eyes finally settled on Gao Shen. He found that his friend was becoming more and more strange and incredible.
Especially seeing this scene happening in front of me, let alone when Gao Shen first took office ten days ago, even after defeating Atletico Madrid, such a scene would not have happened, and no one would even dare to think about it.
But now, it's happening, and it's right under Lucas's nose.
Lucas suddenly remembered what Gao Shen once said: Only the weak will crave mercy and sympathy from others, while the strong will use their strength to win respect!
Gao Shen has been practicing this sentence from the beginning, and now, he finally did it!
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While everyone was celebrating around Gao Shen, new president Martin also came to Real Madrid's locker room.
He was quite surprised when he saw Gao Shen being recognized by the players.
Regarding the team's performance, Martin gave the highest praise and affirmation. He believed that the team's battle was enough to be recorded in the history of Real Madrid. It interpreted Juanito's spirit, showed Real Madrid's tenacity and bloodiness, and completely refuted the outside world's opinions about Real Madrid.
Rumors of internal disunity.
At the same time, Martin also encouraged the team, hoping that everyone can keep up their efforts and strive to continue to advance in the next La Liga and Champions League competitions and strive for better results.
Martin also promised that the team advanced to the quarterfinals, which is a gratifying event. After he returns, he will immediately urge the management to come up with a new reward plan and hopes that the team will continue to work hard.
This is basically expected, so the players' reactions were relatively dull.
Nowadays, in the Real Madrid locker room, the weight of Chairman Martin's words is not as important as that of Gao Shen, the rookie head coach.
Martin then pulled Gao Shen to a corner outside the locker room and praised his coaching in the last two games, but at the same time pointed out a problem with Gao Shen.
"I just met a UEFA official in the stands, and he said, you don't plan to attend the post-match press conference?"
Gao Shen nodded, "I felt a little uncomfortable, so I asked Maquida to go on my behalf."
"Uncomfortable?" Martin frowned a little. The figure in front of him looked alive and kicking, and it didn't look like he was uncomfortable.
When I played Atletico Madrid, I didn't attend the pre-match and post-match press conferences. Now it's the Champions League knockout round, and Gao Shen doesn't participate. This is somewhat unjustifiable.
"Actually, Chairman, we don't have a formal head coach now, and I'm just an agent, so it doesn't make any difference whether I go or the chief assistant coach goes." Gao Shen explained with a smile.
Martin heard it.
In fact, even now, he is still reluctant.
Because in his plan, the ideal Real Madrid head coach should be Del Bosque, with Hierro as his assistant, so that he can gain enough impression points and votes among local fans, especially members.
But ask yourself, whether it's against Atletico Madrid or tonight's game against Arsenal, Bosque might not be able to win such a tough battle, but Gao Shen did.
Both emotionally and rationally, he should be given a contract as a reward.
What's more, in the locker room just now, he also saw the players' recognition of Gao Shen, and in the stands, he also heard from professionals their recognition of this game, especially the head coach's preparation.
Formation and on-the-spot command.
Not to mention anything else, the crazy attack at the beginning of the first half, if it were a head coach with a weaker willpower, he might have quit long ago. Can he still wait for Beckham's goal?
Some people may think that Gao Shen won the bet.
But it doesn't matter. Professional football values both the process and the results. If you win, you win.
In a very short period of time, Martin kept weighing things up in his mind, and finally he made a decision.
"It is really inconvenient for you to always have the title of acting head coach. Your current contract is still an internship contract, which is also inappropriate. I have been busy before and have no time to deal with it. When I go back tonight, I will ask them to immediately
Prepare a brand new contract and send it to Valdebebas tomorrow. If you have no objection, you can sign it sometime."
When Real Madrid hires a head coach, it still requires a formal occasion and ceremony.
The previous hiring of Gao Shen was actually very hasty. Considering that he was the acting head coach, everyone acquiesced.
But if you want to sign a formal contract, you must invite reporters to witness it.
"I can do either." Gao Shen said with a smile without bargaining.
Martin secretly cursed in his heart: What a cunning little fox.
"By the way, I just heard that you took out your resignation letter during halftime in order to mobilize the players?"
Gao Shen was stunned and nodded quickly, "Yes, didn't I tell you before? If I lose tonight, I will submit my resignation to you in person, so I always carry it with me."
"Don't!" Martin waved his hand, "I have always trusted you, and I have never thought about asking for a resignation. Even if you submit it, I will not approve it. Don't mention this kind of thing again in the future, so as not to expose it to the media.
The reporter used it to make an article and mislead some fans who didn’t know what was going on.”
"Understood." Gao Shen nodded.
Martin gave a few more words of encouragement, nothing more than polite words such as saying that he was very optimistic about Gao Shen.
After seeing Martin off, Gao Shen took out an envelope from his pocket. Except for the resignation letter written on the envelope, it contained a blank A4 paper.
He has been so busy these days that he has no time to write a resignation letter?
Besides, people are about to be fired, and they still write resignation letters?
Gao Shen shook his head and laughed, tore the envelope into pieces repeatedly and threw it into the trash can nearby.
