Chapter 422: Li Chuanqi is going to transfer to Chelsea?
Simeone fulfilled his promise to the players and did not conduct physical training on the second day. He mainly conducted recovery training and tactical drills.
Chelsea is also actively preparing for the Champions League semi-finals.
This time taking over Chelsea, Mourinho can be regarded as his "second entry into the palace".
In 2004, the Portuguese led Porto to a magical victory in the Champions League.
In June 2004, Chelsea announced Mourinho as the new coach of the Blues.
In his first season, Mourinho led the Blues to break Arsenal and Manchester United's monopoly on the Premier League, win the Premier League championship, and reach the Champions League semi-finals.
In the second season, the Blues successfully defended their Premier League title, surpassing Wenger's history of never defending a Premier League title. Mourinho was also elected as the Premier League's best coach of the season.
In the 2006-07 season, Mourinho led Chelsea to defeat Manchester United 1:0 in the FA Cup final and won the championship, winning the first FA Cup title since taking charge in the UK.
In the Champions League semi-finals, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Liverpool in two rounds, but lost in a penalty shootout. The Blues led by Mourinho once again missed the Champions League final.
On September 19, 2007, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Rosenborg in the Champions League group stage, which became the trigger for Mourinho's dismissal. On the 20th, Chelsea officially announced the peaceful termination of the contract with Mourinho.
From 2004 to 2007, Mourinho brought Chelsea 2 Premier League championships, 1 FA Cup championship, 2 League Cup championships and 1 Community Shield championship within 3 years.
This time he is back in charge of the Blues, and the Blues are full of expectations for the Portuguese.
At noon on April 22, Mourinho led a Chelsea delegation to appear at Madrid International Airport.
Media reporters came in droves.
Mourinho is a star coach in today's world football. He has many supporters around the world. He is also a topical coach. His words and deeds will be talked about by fans.
When you return to Spain this time, what will the Portuguese say?
"Well, Madrid is another home for me. I am very familiar with it."
Mourinho spoke eloquently to reporters: "This place has left me with many pleasant experiences and many good memories."
The Portuguese heaped praise on Madrid and quickly turned the topic to the upcoming Champions League semi-finals.
"Atletico Madrid's rise this season is traceable. They did a good job last season. Simeone is a good coach and has led Atletico Madrid on the right path.
They just won the La Liga championship two days ago, which fully proved their strength.
Li is very strong and a player that I admire. He had no idea of leaving Spain last summer, so we finally gave up. However, as far as I understand, he has now had the idea of leaving Spain, so we are in contact with him now..."
What? Lee is going to Chelsea?
Damn, this is definitely explosive news!
The press crowd is about to explode.
Reporters immediately asked Mourinho for relevant details, and the Portuguese was vague: "It is not convenient to announce the specific details to everyone..."
With this explosive news, reporters quickly let the Portuguese go.
On the other side, Chelsea's star players are being interviewed by the media.
Lampard said: "Atletico Madrid is a strong team and we hope to score goals at the Calderon Stadium!"
Terry said: "Our mission this time is not to concede the ball!"
Eto'o said: "Our task is to reach the final!"
A reporter asked him: "If Li comes to guard you, can you get rid of his defense?"
Li Chuanqi defended Messi several times, which made Messi miserable.
Eto'o laughed: "I'm not Messi, he can't guard me!"
Really? So confident?
After Chelsea left the airport, reporters shifted their focus to Li Chuanqi and Atletico Madrid, and called one after another to inquire about the transfer to Chelsea.
Li Chuanqi did not answer those calls because he was resting.
After Simeone and the club's top brass received the call, they were confused, "What? Li is going to Chelsea? Why didn't I know?"
Atletico Madrid executives quickly exchanged phone calls...
After the phone call, Atletico Madrid immediately understood that this was Mourinho releasing smoke bombs!
Atletico Madrid chairman Serrezo said angrily to reporters: "Li has no intention of leaving Atletico Madrid now, so those are all fake news!"
Mourinho, you are really amazing...
After taking a nap, Li Chuanqi got up and received a call from his brother, who told him that Mourinho had asked him to meet.
Meet?
"Okay, it's just a meeting, let's go."
Li Chuanqi didn't take it seriously.
After hanging up his brother's phone, Li Chuanqi found many missed calls, and it turned out that they were all from reporters.
He didn't take these calls seriously. After all, the game against Chelsea was about to start.
But why are there calls from Simeone and the club’s top brass among the missed calls?
Li Chuanqi called Simeone, and he learned that he was moving to Chelsea.
What the hell?
Nima, why don’t I know?
When did I say I was leaving Spain?!
"I have no intention of leaving Spain or Atletico Madrid."
Li Chuanqi gave Simeone a piece of reassurance: "At the same time, I have never been in contact with Mourinho."
Simeone said: "That's good! That's good! Get rid of the interference and prepare carefully!"
Of course.
Only then did Li Chuanqi know the reason for these missed calls.
Are the Portuguese trying to cause trouble?
Li Chuanqi dialed his brother's phone: "Why didn't you say Mourinho just now?"
The elder brother was surprised: "I thought you already knew, so do you still want to meet him now?"
Did you kick the ball to me?!
"I think..."
The elder brother left him speechless and expressed his own opinion: "It's a good thing to meet him. We can't stay at Atletico Madrid forever. If we leave Atletico Madrid, we can only go to the Premier League. There is no problem in getting in touch now."
The words Mourinho said at the airport were obviously meant to disturb the morale of the army, but in fact they were very appreciative of you."
My brother gave a lot of reasons.
Li Chuanqi thought about it and felt that it wouldn't matter much if his brother met with Mourinho.
At this moment, Atletico Madrid fans are in a frenzy:
"What? Lee is going to Chelsea? How is this possible!"
"The madman is definitely trying to disrupt the morale of the army and destroy Atletico Madrid's unity!"
"Li has not been with Atletico Madrid for a year, how can he leave Atletico Madrid?"
"The madman is going to cause trouble..."
"But... I feel that there is no smoke without fire. I always have an ominous premonition that Li will leave Atletico Madrid... After all, Atletico Madrid is not a wealthy club. A player like Li will definitely want to go to a wealthy club..."
Damn, this is so heartbreaking...
"Can't we become a wealthy family?"
"Yes! Can't there be two wealthy families in one city?"
"Yes, there are two giant clubs in Milan, so can Madrid!"
"The first criterion for a wealthy club is to have money. Lots and lots of money. In order to introduce Li last year, it is said that the club has already shouldered a heavy debt burden."
"Atletico should have the money right away."
"Why? That big consortium wants to acquire Atletico Madrid?"
"Yes! I heard that he is a rich man from China, and he is planning to take over Atletico Madrid!"
"Really? Is this true? Why didn't I know?"
"This is the latest news. Very few people know about it. You know my uncle is at the club and he occasionally heard the top management discussing this news recently!"
"Ah, this is a good thing. If you have money, you can keep Li. With Li, Atletico Madrid has the potential to become a giant!"