In this luxury hotel, Li Ang met his target this time, former Real Madrid captain Fernando Hierro, accompanied by Hierro's agent Vecchio.
Hierro's contract with the Qatar Rayan team has expired, and he is now hesitating whether to renew his contract with the Qatar team. Of course, according to what Li Ang knows about the future, Hierro has also received an invitation from Bolton in the Premier League.
In the end, the Spanish veteran finally chose to go to Bolton to contribute his remaining energy.
This shows that Hierro is considering returning to the mainstream league, and Hierro is now a free agent. Signing this experienced veteran does not cost a penny in transfer fees. This is why Li Ang regards Hierro as his target.
An important reason.
In addition, for Sporting Gijon, which has been away from the Spanish top league for too long, the team really needs an experienced veteran to take charge. Is there anyone more suitable than the former Real Madrid captain?!
"Fernando, Mr. Vecchico has already told you my intention of coming to Qatar this time. Please believe in the sincerity of Sporting Gijon and me. I believe that you will miss La Liga very much during this year in Qatar." Li Ang
He began to use his sharp tongue, hoping to impress Hierro.
Before he came to Qatar, he had communicated with Hierro's agent Vecchico. He believed that Hierro had already told Hierro about Sporting Gijon's situation, so Liang stopped saying that Sporting Gijon could play in the UEFA Cup.
Situations like this, and for the Real Madrid captain who once led Real Madrid to win the Champions League trophy twice, the UEFA Cup is really not worth mentioning.
What he has to do now is to impress Hierro with his sincerity.
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"Sporting de Gijon is a young team with young players and their head coach is also young." Li Ang said and pointed to himself, which caused Hierro and his agent Vecchio to smile knowingly.
"Such a young team needs a veteran to take charge and a real leader." Li Ang continued, "And Fernando, you are the person I most hope to invite to the team."
After hearing this, Hierro couldn't help but laugh again. The head coach of Sporting Gijon was very frank and told everything very frankly.
"But, I am really old." Hierro said, "I have been away from the European League for more than a year..."
"No, no, no." Li Ang thought that the other party misunderstood him and said that the other party was old, and he said anxiously, "It seems to me, Fernando, you still have ambitions in your chest, I can feel it."
"Some of the words I said may be a little presumptuous, but they are from my heart." Li Ang said sincerely.
Hierro nodded, meaning it didn't matter.
"Mr. Vecchio must have told you about my situation." Li Ang said and glanced at the agent, who nodded in response, and then he continued, "I have a similar background to you. I was once a member of Real Madrid.
The coach, however, was eventually kicked out, but I think my work there was excellent. This experience made me very painful. Speaking of which, I have resentment towards Real Madrid."
Hierro glanced at Li Ang and did not speak, but listened silently.
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"When I left Real Madrid, I said I would make Real Madrid regret it." Li Ang took a sip of water and sighed with emotion, "Then in the Copa del Rey, I successfully took revenge and snatched it away from Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.
Copa del Rey trophy!”
After hearing this, Hierro seemed to be a little distracted. The name Bernabeu is more than just a noun to Hierro. The white jersey and the stadium have been integrated into his blood and soul.
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"I watched that game." Hierro came back to his senses and said, "You guys played great, Real Madrid..."
At this point, Hierro paused and did not continue. In any case, seeing his beloved Real Madrid snatched away the championship trophy by a Spanish second division team at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium made this Real Madrid man
The veteran of one of the greatest captains in history was a bit sad.
"I don't know what you think." Li Ang said eloquently, "But I do have an idea. I hope you can come to my team, return to the La Liga arena, and let that gentleman take a look. He
What a mistake the original decision was! I hope to see you leading a group of young people to set off a storm in La Liga..." Li Ang himself seemed to be immersed in this wonderful idea, "That must be beautiful."
Hierro frowned.
Li Ang was stunned. He was wondering if it was a little bad for him to say that. He knew Hierro's feelings for Real Madrid.
However, Li Ang drove away this bad feeling. He told the truth. Facing a veteran like Hierro who was used to all kinds of storms and scenes, all he could do was to express his honesty.
He said what he could say and worked hard, and the rest is up to him.
Moreover, to be honest, Li Ang did not believe that Hierro would not have any grudge in his heart after being treated so ruthlessly by Florentino, although Hierro has remained silent since leaving Real Madrid and has never spoken about his beloved team.
A bad word, but it is impossible not to have resentment towards Florentino.
In Hierro's heart, Florentino is Florentino and Real Madrid is Real Madrid.
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After saying those words, Li Ang stopped inviting Hierro to Sporting Gijon.
He has already said what needs to be said, and the rest depends on Hierro's choice.
Then, the three of them began to enjoy dinner and chat.
Let’s talk about Spanish football, the European Cup that just passed, and Hierro’s year in Qatar.
It can be said that the guest and the host enjoy themselves.
After bidding farewell to Hierro and Vecchico, Leon returned to the luxurious room of the hotel alone, looking through the floor-to-ceiling windows at the bustling scene outside the window, feeling a little lost.
He was a little nervous. He really wanted to persuade Hierro. The more Li Ang thought about it, the more he felt that the former Real Madrid captain was a player that Sporting Gijon needed very much.
Hierro's experience is an asset the team needs.
In addition, in my memory, Hierro performed quite well during the season he played for Bolton. In other words, although he left the mainstream European leagues for a season, Hierro's competitive form is still good. This is also
Leon is very reassured about Hierro.
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The next morning, Leon received a call from Hierro's agent, Vecchico.
On the phone, the agent told him Hierro's decision.
"Coach Li Ang." Vechiko said, "Now, I think we have a chance to cooperate."
Li Ang was almost ecstatic. He understood the meaning of this sentence. Hierro agreed and agreed to go to Gijon.
"Thank you, Mr. Vecchico, please convey my gratitude to Fernando for me, thanking him for choosing Gijon."
"I should thank you." Vecchico said with emotion, "I know that Fernando has been unhappy after leaving Madrid. Now he has the opportunity to return to Spain. Now he has the opportunity to tell Florentino that decision is
It’s so wrong.”
"This is also what I hope to see." Li Ang said with a smile, "Such a meritorious captain should not be treated like that. Real Madrid owes him an explanation."
"Thank you Fernando for those fair words." Vecchico said at last.
Li Ang was stunned for a moment, and then he understood. Vecchico was referring to before the Copa del Rey final between Sporting Gijon and Real Madrid. When Li Ang criticized Real Madrid's Zidane + Pavin policy, he criticized Florentino's treatment of Hierro.
What he did was wrong. At that time, Li Ang's purpose was to anger Florentino and he didn't think too much. Now it seems that 'good people are rewarded'. It seems that Hierro agreed to go to Gijon this time.
The impact of the fair words I said.
At noon that day, Li Ang officially signed a contract with Hierro to join Sporting Gijon on behalf of Sporting Gijon.
Hierro signed a one-plus-one contract with Sporting Gijon. Hierro signed with Sporting Gijon for one season. After one season, both parties feel that the cooperation is pleasant. If Hierro's physical condition and competitive status permit, the contract will be automatically renewed for another year.
Year.
Considering the financial situation of Sporting Gijon, Hierro did not ask for a high salary. His annual salary is one million euros! This is much less than the salary he received in Qatar.
Of course, the annual salary of one million euros is also the highest in Sporting Gijon. With such a salary, although the amount is not high, it also shows Hierro's status in Sporting Gijon to a certain extent.
, As Li Ang stated before, Hierro will be the leader of Sporting Gijon!
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Two days later, Sporting Gijon's official website announced news that shocked the Spanish football world.
"We are happy to announce that the team is honored to have reached a consensus with the famous Spanish player Fernando Hierro to join the team. The two parties signed a one-year contract. In the last year of the contract, Hierro will be regarded as
We will discuss whether to renew the contract for one year based on my personal wishes and the wishes of the team."
Hierro's return shocked the entire Spanish football world.
"Aspen", which has always had an old grudge with Li Ang, used this headline on their front page: Forever No. 4, goodbye in white!
This time, the Spanish media who did not deal with Li Ang did not say anything bad about Li Ang for the first time. Even the Real Madrid fans who were angry with Li Ang because Sporting Gijon took away Real Madrid's Copa del Rey trophy and those outrageous remarks
This time they were all silent: their beloved captain was back, but...
The news on the official website of Sporting Gijon shows a photo of a calm-looking former Real Madrid captain Fernando Hierro standing together with Li Ang, holding a Gijon jersey and taking a photo.
The number of this jersey is the same as Hierro's number in Real Madrid - No. 4. The only difference is that it is no longer the white jersey of Real Madrid, but now the red and white jersey of Sporting Gijon. (To be continued.
