To make Ribery believe that he was not a liar, Li Ang only used one sentence.
Li Ang said in a rather sarcastic tone, "What do you have for me to deceive? Do you have money?"
Then, Mr. Franck Ribery lowered his head and admitted the fact that he really had nothing to deceive the man in front of him. At least he couldn't afford to wear this man's suits and ties...
"Are you really the head coach of a Spanish second division club?" Ribery asked. The reason for asking this question this time was different from the previous one. He was purely surprised.
He had never heard of a Chinese head coach in European football, and it was a team in the second tier of Spanish football.
"It's guaranteed to be replaced if it's fake." Li Ang said.
Ribery shook his head, still feeling unbelievable.
After temporarily letting Ribery "selectively believe" in him, Leon, Banderas and Ribery took a ride to Ribery's residence.
Normally, Ribery would not be willing to call a taxi. He would always choose to take the bus or even run back to save money and exercise. This time, it was Leon who offered to pay the fare.
When we arrived at the community where Ribery lived, it was a very old community. To be precise, it was also the poorest community in the area. Only poor people and immigrants lived here. Otherwise, the rent was cheap. That’s it.
The rent is so cheap that Ribery feels a twinge of pain every time he pays the rent.
"This damn place charges me 150 euros a month for rent." Ribery complained as he led the way, "The landlords are all blood-sucking salamanders."
Li Ang quietly translated Ribery's words to Banderas, who was also happy to hear it.
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Ribery's residence is on the first floor of a house in the innermost part of the community.
"Dear, I'm back." Ribery shouted before he reached the door of the house.
"Thank you for your hard work, dear." A woman's voice came from inside, "I made mutton pies today and they will be ready to eat soon."
"Haha, I can't wait." Ribery shouted into the kitchen, and then invited Leon and Banderas to come in.
The furnishings are very simple. There is only an old sofa, a glass coffee table, and an old TV in the living room. However, it is very clean. The coffee table is bright, the TV is covered by a curtain, and the floor has been mopped.
You can smell the faint smell of water that has just been mopped.
Ribery skillfully poured a glass of water for Leon and Banderas, then sat down, looking very serious.
"I would like to introduce myself most formally. I am a Chinese, and I am now the head coach of Sporting Gijon in the Spanish Football League. Li Ang, you can call me Li." Li Ang said, "I am here this time.
The purpose is very simple, just to invite you to join my team."
Ribery already believed in Li Ang's identity at this time. Of course, if Li Ang was older or a European, Ribery would be more convinced of Li Ang's identity as head coach.
Sporting Gijon? A team in Spain? A team from somewhere in Spain? Well, I don’t care about that. At least this is a team from the Spanish Second Division, which is much better than my current team from the French Third Division.
However, the question is, how did the other party know that he was an unknown person, and why he came from Spain to find him.
It's not that Ribery is not confident enough, it's just that it sounds too magical.
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When Ribery was thinking wildly.
"Mr. Ribery." Li Ang did not hear Ribery's response, so Li Ang reminded him.
"Ah...ah..." Ribery came back to his senses, "I'm sorry, sir, I just think it's too amazing. You came all the way from Spain to France just to sign me. You know, it sounds...
…”
"Sounds incredible, doesn't it?" Li Ang asked.
Ribery nodded.
"So, Mr. Ribery, do you think you have the ability to play in the Spanish Football Second Division?" Li Ang asked with interest.
"Of course -" Ribery immediately answered in the affirmative, then glanced at Li Ang and smiled sheepishly, "Of course I have confidence in myself, but I don't know what you think. After all, I can only
Just playing in the French third division."
"I believe in my own vision." Li Ang said, "I have watched you play. Your stage should not be the French Third Division. You should have a broader stage."
Ribery glanced at Li Ang, not knowing whether this person was telling the truth or whether he had actually watched his game, but he liked hearing this.
"Are you interested in hearing a story?" Li Ang suddenly asked.
"Ah - ah - of course." Ribery was shocked and didn't understand what this man meant and why he suddenly said he wanted to tell a story, but he still nodded.
"I came from the reserve team position to the first team head coach position three months ago. When I took over the team..."
Li Ang told how in the first game he led the team, he reversed the situation and eliminated Alaves.
"You have entered the semi-finals?!" Ribery exclaimed.
Leon told the story of a veteran named McGur Pihra.
"Great." Ribery exclaimed, "This is a respectable old guy."
Li Ang recounted how they eliminated Zaragoza and reached the Copa del Rey final.
Ribery's eyes widened, full of brilliance.
Finally, Li Ang told the story that happened at the Bernabeu Stadium four days ago.
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"You guys, you beat Real Madrid?" Ribery stood up with eyes full of disbelief.
Banderas was startled when he saw Ribery standing up suddenly, and asked Leon what happened. Leon explained in Spanish. Then Banderas laughed. Yes, at that time
He was in the stands of the Bernabeu and saw his beloved Real Madrid losing to Sporting Gijon led by his good friend. His shock was even stronger than this.
"Of course." Li Ang then said to Ribery with a smile, "We just won the Copa del Rey."
Seeing Ribery's still shocked expression, Li Ang added another weight, "So, although we still need to play in the Spanish second division next season, we are qualified to play in the UEFA Cup!"
The young Chinese man in front of him coached the Spanish second division team for three months, and according to him, he led the team to achieve such incredible changes.
Moreover, they just beat Real Madrid!
Won Spain’s Copa del Rey!!
The winner of the UEFA Cup is still eligible to play next season!!!
Ribery was breathing rapidly and stared at Li Ang, as if he wanted to see if this man was bragging.
I shouldn't be bragging. For such a big thing, you can find out the news by searching online or in newspapers.
Then, Ribery looked at Li Ang with an even more shocked expression. If what this person said is true, then the young Chinese coach in front of him is too awesome?!
And this Sporting Gijon club, for me, is simply a stage that I have never dreamed of?!
This should be true, as this person said, he has nothing to lie to... Ribery thought this way.
"Sir, are you sure you are here to invite me to join your team?" Ribery asked solemnly, "A team that just won against Real Madrid and will participate in the UEFA Cup next season?
"
At this moment, his wife Wasiba came out with a plate of meaty mutton pie...
ps: Third update, guaranteed 2. (To be continued.)
