There is a dream called football

Chapter 534 The Rise of Serie A
Walking into Woodward's office, Li Qiao's mood was a bit complicated. The renewal of his contract with the club did not go well.

Li Qiao asked for a two-year contract with no change in salary, but Manchester United was only willing to offer a one-year contract.

On the wing, there is no shortage of Manchester United at this time, Sanchez, Lingard, Ashley Young, and Martial who can't play, so for the 32-year-old Li Qiao, Manchester United no longer pays attention to it.

This is a situation that happens in every club. Professional players eat their youth, so there is nothing to say.

Of course, players can also have their own choices.

"Ed, my attitude hasn't changed. If it's a two-year contract, then I will sign it. If it's one year, it doesn't make much sense."

Li Qiao’s plan is to renew his contract for two years. When he is 35, he can retire. If he renews his contract for one year, he will be 34 years old.

Woodward spread his hands and smiled slightly, "I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to agree to your request, please understand the club."

Li Qiao nodded, expressing his understanding.

"I have only one request, if I move, please the club not to put up obstacles."

Woodward nodded, "I can promise you this, and you deserve it. The team will never forget your contribution to the club."

Getting together and getting together, this is the only hope in Li Qiao's heart at this time. When he left Woodward's office, he felt a little uncomfortable. This is not the fault of the club, but what professional players must go through.

No one can be young forever, and will eventually lose to age.

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A few days later, an explosive news detonated the football world, that is, Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid and transferred to Serie A for [-] million euros.

The reason why this news ignited everyone's attention is because of the well-known reason, that is, Serie A has fallen. In this case, will Ronaldo's joining Serie A be a farce, or boring news consumption?

"Has Serie A become a nursing home?"

"Serie A has not only fallen, but also spent money indiscriminately."

"What else can Ronaldo do at the age of 33?"

Questions like this are raging, and Juventus' answer to this is very simple, that is, it is worthwhile to buy Ronaldo for [-] million euros.

"Cristiano is one of the best players, we are very happy to bring him back to Juventus, we have followed him for a long time, and he himself is very much looking forward to playing in Italy."

Ronaldo came to Italy, just like he arrived in Madrid many years ago, he first said hello in the local language.

"Hello, Turin."

"Hello, Italy."

When talking about why he moved to Juventus, Ronaldo first denied that it was all about money.

"What I want to emphasize is that this has nothing to do with money. Madrid and I also broke up peacefully. The team needs to enter a new stage, and I also need to enter a new stage. That's all. There is no need for any conspiracy interpretation."

"Then why Juventus?"

Ronaldo smiled.

"Because Juventus showed a lot of sincerity, I think they take this transfer very seriously. Of course, many teams contacted me this summer, but most of them did not show due sincerity, so I did not agree."

"Is Serie A no challenge for you?"

Ronaldo chuckled, "Those who underestimate Italian football are stupid. I don't want to say anything. Go read history and you will know how important Italian football is."

I thought this was the biggest bomb detonated in Serie A this season, but what I didn't expect was that 3 days later, another heavy bomb detonated in Apennines.

Li Qiao joined Inter Milan for 3500 million euros and signed a contract for 3 years.

The media went crazy. This was too much news. In this way, two of Manchester United's tridents played in Serie A, one joined Inter Milan and the other joined Juventus.

There are even boring bookmakers offering odds, will Rooney also play in Serie A this summer?

If that's the case, all the tridents will come to Apennines, then Serie A will be lively next season.

The most excited about this is the Chinese media. The domestic media is dispatched on a large scale to go to Italy for interviews.

At the press conference where Li Qiao joined, hundreds of reporters flooded in. Chairman Zhang Kang was proud. In fact, the money for buying Li Qiao should be earned back soon. Judging from Li Qiao's domestic popularity, the more than 3000 million yuan is simply a free gift.

"Why did you join Inter Milan? We heard that there was a problem with your contract renewal negotiations with Manchester United."

This is true, but it's all over, Li Qiao doesn't want to say anything bad about his old club, and there's no need to say anything.

"I have no problem with Manchester United. Our communication has always been frank and open. Even this transfer, I also notified the club immediately. In addition, I would like to thank me very much for the 10 years I have been at Manchester United. This is the most important period of my career."

"As for why it is Inter Milan, I don't want to hide anything. Because of the sincerity shown by Chairman Zhang Kang, my salary is higher than before, and it is a three-year contract. For a 32-year-old player, three years is a long-term contract. I am very grateful for that."

"Your father is the new coach of Inter Milan. Is this also the reason that prompted you to join Inter Milan?"

In this regard, Li Qiao laughed.

"To be honest, this has no impact on my joining Inter Milan, or what I just said is the main factor."

"So communication will be easier?"

Li Qiao patted his father beside him.

"I think maybe not in football, but in life for sure. I have a lot of admiration for my dad, he is a great man."

"One more thing, you should know that Ronaldo has also come to Serie A."

"Ah."

"Next season we can see you play against Ronaldo, it's like going back to the years at Manchester United."

In the summer of 2009, Ronaldo left Manchester United with the highest net worth in international football at that time, and a legend has started since then.

"I am also looking forward to it. We are good friends in private, but there are really few opportunities to compete in the past."

In this restless summer, Italian fans are happy. After Ronaldo and Li Qiao joined Serie A, did many people feel the long-lost excitement? For Italian football, it has been going downhill since the call in 2006.

One of the notable manifestations is the blowout sales of jerseys and tickets. Juventus and Inter Milan's season ticket sales are very good.

Many people can't wait for the new season of Serie A to start.

Li Shan is also looking forward to his first top league coaching season.

(End of this chapter)