The two rookie reporters were very excited. They photographed two people coming out of the Pinenati training base. One was a security guard and the other was holding an umbrella. Lightning flashed across the night sky and they could see the person's face clearly. It was
Inter Milan head coach Li Ang has an Oriental face that is so recognisable.
The security guard handed an umbrella to Cassano. Leon shook hands with Cassano, and then they returned to the Pinenati training base together.
"Big news." Kyle said excitedly while pressing the shutter quickly.
Tina was also excited. Their hard work paid off. Cassano showed up at the Pinenati training base and was personally greeted by Inter Milan head coach Leon. What a breaking news this would be.
Naturally, the two parties involved did not know that they were secretly photographed by the paparazzi.
Leon and Cassano had a brief exchange.
It was indeed a short exchange, a few sentences in total, similar to the following:
"I'm here, Mr. Li Ang. You promised me that when I come, you agree to my transfer to Inter Milan."
"I just said consider..."
"Okay, how are you thinking now?"
"We still need to think about it again."
"Would you like me to go out and run around Pinenatti? If you like," Cassano called.
Li Ang wanted to facepalm, he really couldn't understand Cassano's brain circuit. He and Cassano had no grudges, and they had no bad taste, so why did he bother Cassano?
Li Ang was very curious as to why Cassano insisted on transferring to Inter Milan. According to the original historical trajectory, Cassano eventually joined Sampdoria on loan from Real Madrid and did not join Inter Milan.
The answer given by Cassano made Li Ang dumbfounded. When Antonio Cassano was interviewed by the media, he was asked which team is most likely to win the Serie A championship next season. Cassano voted for Inter Milan.
One vote believes that Inter Milan will achieve three consecutive Serie A titles.
One day later, a reporter interviewed a retired cleaner from Bari named Gennaro Cassano. The reporter asked Gennaro Cassano, 'Antonio said that Inter Milan will win three consecutive Serie A championships. What do you think?
See?', the retired cleaner said that he was not optimistic about Inter Milan... and said a few words about Antonio Cassano's poor vision, well, that's all.
Later, Antonio Cassano called Gennaro Cassano and asked him why he had to go against him. The two cursed on the phone and greeted each other's female relatives.
It is worth mentioning that Gennaro Cassano is the father of Italian talented star Antonio Cassano.
Yes, you read that right, Zhe and Zhe have a father-son relationship and are biological children.
Cassano grew up in a civilian neighborhood called "Old Bari" in Bari. He and his mother Giovanna lived in a small basement for a long time. The window was as high as the street. Whenever it rained, rainwater would flow through the cracks in the window.
He flowed indoors. He had been dependent on his mother since he was a child. Because his father Gennaro already had a wife and four children, the famous Cassano was just an illegitimate son.
Gennaro Cassano is 65 years old and is a cleaner at the Bari City Hall. He just retired three years ago. He has a bad reputation. Some people say that he is a villain. This may be a bit exaggerated, but he did engage in smuggling cigarettes, etc.
Illegal activities. Although Cassano was just an illegitimate child, Gennaro did not give up his "education" since he was a child, but this education was mostly achieved through violence. Gennaro had a stick wrapped in tape
Whenever Cassano contradicted him, Gennaro would use this iron rod to teach him a lesson. The young Antonio suffered from it, and even Cassano today
He wasn't known for his speed, and he couldn't outrun his father who was in his prime at that time. Of course, he couldn't dodge a good beating.
A filial son emerges from a stick, but the relationship between Cassano and his son has long since broken down. On the night before joining Roma, Cassano’s mother Giovanna invited Gennaro to her home for dinner and told him that Cassano
Gennaro has become a Roma player. Just when Gennaro is excited about his son, Joanna asks Gennaro to make a choice, either to leave his wife and be with her, or to have no contact with each other. Gennaro chooses family, and from then on, father and son
The two of them are so far apart.
After that night, the relationship between Antonio Cassano and his father Gennaro Cassano finally broke down. From then on, they became strangers and did not say hello when they met on the streets of Bari.
This time, the father and son had another 'confrontation' through the media.
Inter Milan is completely the backdrop for father and son to fight from a distance.
Originally, for Cassano, it was very common for Cassano to predict Inter Milan's three consecutive championships. This kind of interview was very common. He said this and forgot about it. It was nothing. However, after the provocation of the man he hated deeply, this matter
It becomes unusual.
Cassano has been worried about what will happen if Inter Milan cannot defend the league championship.
He was really worried. Even when he was doing exercises with his girlfriend, he was a little absent-minded.
Later, when Cassano was discussing his future with his agent, his agent suggested that he choose to return to Serie A. At this time, Cassano had an idea in his mind. Since he chose to return to Serie A, why not
What about Inter Milan? I, Antonio Cassano, am so good. If I join Inter Milan, who else can stop Inter Milan from winning the league title?!
The more Cassano thought about it, the more he realized this plan was perfect.
Then, there was a follow-up story. Cassano took the initiative to show his goodwill to Inter Milan. Inter Milan boss Massimo Moratti welcomed it, but head coach Li Ang refused.
If it were another player who took the initiative to show his kindness and was rebuffed, he would definitely be annoyed and would no longer think about joining Inter Milan. However, this is Cassano. Leon's rejection not only did not make Cassano angry,
On the contrary, the bad boy Barry was very excited. He, Cassano, admires capable people. I, Cassano, am an Italian genius, but Liang doesn’t even look down on him. He is really amazing. He is worthy of being a Champions League coach, but he is so arrogant. You
Don’t you want me? Why don’t I have to play football for you?
Under the influence of these two factors, Cassano came into conflict with Inter Milan and Li Ang and vowed to join Inter Milan.
If it were anyone else, he wouldn't tell anyone else this, but Cassano didn't care. When Li Ang asked, he just said it all.
"I won't let that bastard be proud, I must win against him!"
Finally, while wiping his arms that were soaked by the rain with a towel, Cassano said to Li Ang carelessly, "I am the genius of Italy! You are the best coach in Serie A, and we are a perfect match! With us here, we can sweep through Italy!"
"
Li Ang was both dumbfounded and speechless. He really didn't expect that the reason why Cassano insisted on coming to Inter Milan to play was actually like this.
Then, Li Ang thought for a while and felt that Cassano was really a bit pitiful. Cassano was considered Italy's chosen son just because Italy happened to win the World Cup on the day he spoke out, which was widely praised by the media.
It's an anecdote, but after all, the day Cassano was born, let's think about it. On July 12, 1982, the whole of Italy was immersed in the joy of winning the World Cup. Only his mother, holding the newly born
When Antonio was born, I didn’t know whether to be happy or sad. No one would sympathize or care about her, a single mother who gave birth to an unmarried child. Because the whole of Italy was laughing, who would notice a weak woman crying in a corner alone?
Then he grew up under sticks in his childhood.
Tsk, thinking about it this way, Li Ang suddenly felt that Cassano's brain circuit was just abnormal now, and there was no other major problem. It was really quite difficult.
Then, looking at Cassano's sincere and expectant eyes, Leon could feel that this bad boy from Barry really wanted to join Inter Milan, just because he was 'fighting' with his father and wanted to 'help' Inter Milan achieve
Three consecutive league championships!
Li Ang also had to admit that Cassano is a genius. If a Cassano behaves normally on the court and does not cause trouble off the court, he is definitely a talented player that any head coach needs.
Li Ang had previously rejected Cassano because he was worried that Cassano was a bomb and would cause trouble and bring chaos to Inter Milan's dressing room.
What if Cassano could promise not to cause trouble?
"Antonio, Inter Milan and I really need your help." Li Ang said, "It's just that what I need is an obedient player. In Pinenati, I am the boss!"
"Of course, you are the boss! I will not take your boss position." Cassano said, and at the same time, he felt that this Chinese man's words really made him feel comfortable. Listen, Mr. Li Ang also said, Inter Milan needs me.
Li Ang gently stroked his forehead. He realized that if you were secretive, you really wouldn't be able to communicate with Cassano.
"I only have one request for you." Li Ang said directly, "Be obedient! Don't cause trouble!"
"That's no problem, I never cause trouble." Cassano said immediately.
"Uh..." Li Ang stared at Cassano for a while, feeling a headache coming from him.
"The rain hasn't stopped yet, do you want me to go out for a run again?" Cassano asked.
"No need." Li Ang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He considered it carefully and finally said, "Let your agent contact the club and we will communicate with Real Madrid."
"Okay." Cassano nodded excitedly at first, and then looked like "I knew you needed my help."
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The next day, a local tabloid in Milan, "Milan Courier", broke the news: Inter Milan and Real Madrid were holding talks on Cassano's transfer to Inter Milan, and the negotiations were nearing completion.
After a year and a half, he will return to the Italian arena.
The media has reported a lot about Cassano's return to Italy this summer. Teams from Fiorentina to Sampdoria to Lazio have been rumored to be linked to Cassano, but it was later confirmed that he was
False news.
However, this time, the "Milan Courier" seems to have very definite evidence. The newspaper took a photo of Cassano appearing outside the Pinenati training base and being personally greeted by Inter Milan head coach Leon.
Although Cassano was soaked in the heavy rain and looked very embarrassed, that was indeed Cassano.
Although the man who was 'greeted' was holding an umbrella and couldn't see clearly under the heavy rain and night, but under the light of lightning, if you look closely, he did look like Inter Milan head coach Li Ang.
Therefore, this report from the "Milan Courier" immediately attracted the attention of Italian fans.
Especially Inter Milan fans, they are eagerly looking forward to Cassano joining Inter Milan.
Of course, some people are skeptical about this. They do not think that Inter Milan’s introduction of Cassano is a good thing. They believe that Cassano’s erratic and unpredictable character may affect the stability of Inter Milan’s locker room. Moreover, with Li Ang
His tough tactics make it difficult to get along with Cassano...
Even Inter Milan's players were harassed by the media, asking them to express their opinions on possible 'new teammate' Cassano.
These players are all veterans. Even youngsters such as Mata and Modric have experience in dealing with the media. Before they have a clear understanding of the coach's attitude, they are very cautious, or refuse to respond, or are formulaic.
He praised Cassano but did not directly respond to the matter.
For the Inter Milan club, after getting Liang's consent, Moratti, who had long admired Cassano, was also very happy. He took the initiative to participate in negotiations with Real Madrid on Cassano's transfer.
Real Madrid has long wanted to send Cassano away, which is a big problem. However, Cassano's salary is too high and his record is full of misdeeds. Therefore, they have not reached an agreement with other clubs.
Inter Milan is willing to take over, and Real Madrid naturally wants it.
Inter Milan also knew Real Madrid's attitude, so it firmly took the initiative in the negotiations.
In the end, Inter Milan not only got Cassano, but also successfully persuaded Real Madrid to bear most of Cassano's salary for the first season after coming to Inter Milan... (In the original history, Cassano went to Sampdoria
In Doria's first season, Real Madrid bore most of Cassano's salary. Cassano's salary was 4.2 million euros, and Real Madrid bore 3 million euros).
On August 1, 2007, Inter Milan Club officially announced that Italian star Antonio Cassano officially joined Inter Milan from Real Madrid on a loan plus buyout basis. On August 1, 2007, Inter Milan Club officially announced that Italian star Antonio Cassano had officially joined Inter Milan from Real Madrid on a loan plus buyout basis.
Antonio Cassano officially joined Inter Milan from Real Madrid on a loan plus buyout basis.
Real Madrid loaned Cassano to Inter Milan for a season with zero loan fee. After the season,
