Beast King Costa

Chapter 189 Benfica new coach

Just one day before the opening game of the World Cup in Germany, Benfica completed a very sentimental transfer transaction.

The Portuguese golden generation international who played for the Serie A giants AC Milan last season, Rui Costa, who debuted in the Benfica youth training, returned to the Stadium of Light with zero transfer fee.

Benfica chairman Felipe Vieira's move is precisely to allow the meritorious veteran to enter the reconstruction period in the team, to return to help the team make a smooth transition, and to help the new coach stabilize the young locker room atmosphere.

Most importantly, Rui Costa can help young people grow up quickly.

In recognition of Rui Costa's contribution at the San Siro Stadium, the AC Milan executives even agreed that Rui Costa returned to Benfica with zero transfer fees. Before leaving Italy, AC Milan paid for the 34-year-old Rui Costa A farewell ceremony was held.

After Rui Costa expressed his reluctance to AC Milan fans at the farewell ceremony at the San Siro Stadium, he also expressed his regret for not being selected for the Portuguese national team squad for this World Cup.

"To be honest, I hope to prepare for the World Cup in Germany at this time and strive for higher honors for the Portuguese national team. But I am 34 years old, and the position of the national team needs to give way to younger and better players."

This return of the club's meritorious service, and five days ago, the club just announced the joining of Paraguayan high center forward Cardoso, who has dominated the Argentine League this season. This also makes the fans of the Flying Eagles very excited about the team next season. The performance was full of confidence.

Some fans even shouted excitedly: "Our Flying Eagles finally have another center forward! And there are two high center forwards as soon as they come! No more embarrassing scenes where no one grabs the point in the high ball pass!"

Of course, whether Benfica can return to the competition for the Portuguese Super League championship next season still needs to strengthen the midfield configuration.

It is impossible to rely on the team captain Pettit alone for a season to be responsible for the team's offensive connection work. You must know that Benfica itself has to fight on the third line, and Pettit, as an indispensable member of the Portuguese national team, he is in the interval. In the future, there is still the task of the national team.

In this regard, Benfica chairman Felipe Vieira said with confidence: "The club has already started transfer negotiations with the agents of several young and talented midfielders, and I believe that they will be able to give the team soon. New blood will be added to the midfielder, and I hope the fans will maintain confidence in the team! Next season, Benfica's goal is very simple-league and cup doubles!"

As for who is the new head coach of Benfica, Felipe Vieira still chose to keep silent.

But Diego will soon know who his new head coach is - Jorge Mendes told Diego: "Benfica President Felipe Vieira and the team's new head coach will go Cologne, when the time comes, as the team's new aid, you will also meet the head coach for the first time."

However, Diego did not seem particularly looking forward to it.

What Diego is looking forward to more is the "bandit leader" who dances with excitement on the sidelines throughout the game. If he loses, he can go all out to challenge his opponent, and if he wins, he will boldly show his courage as an Argentine. "Action, Diego Simeone, who has a relationship with the players like a brother in a bloody battle, came to the European arena to coach that day!
Diego believes that only that man will be a perfect match for him!

Even Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho, who is in the limelight now, is slightly lower than the "bandit leader" in Diego's mind.

After arriving in Cologne, Diego contacted Jorge Mendes immediately.

Since most of the players signed by the Gestifute International brokerage company are players with Portuguese nationality, so this time Jorge Mendes rushed to Cologne with his team not only to cheer for the team in his home country, but also to The important thing is - to make money!

After the busy Jorge Mendes gave Diego Vieira's address, he couldn't even get out of his body to accompany Diego.

But Diego thinks this is better. He will go to the chairman of the club and meet the new coach of Benfica by himself, which will make him feel more relaxed.

Unlike Diego’s pursuit of affordability, as the club chairman of Benfica, Felipe Vieira and his team members stayed in a hotel in Cologne called Ernst Emma Dom Ikoselser. Five-star hotel——It was only later that Diego found out that Vieira had booked the entire 11th floor. If he had known earlier, he would not have found a place to stay by himself, so he could live here directly...

Under the introduction of Felipe Vieira, Diego finally met the mysterious new coach.

But to Diego's surprise, he actually knew him!

"Oh my god! It's actually... Coach Fernando Santos!"

After seeing his next new coach, Diego was a little excited.

In later generations, this old Portuguese coach led the Portuguese national team to win the European Cup in 16 with difficulty - you know, the Portuguese national team faced the powerful French national team in the final, and even, in the final At that time, the team's superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was injured and retired. The game lasted until overtime. In the end, high center Eder completed the buzzer-beater and finally won the European Cup with difficulty.

You know, the European Cup champion in 2016 was the first time the Portuguese national team won the intercontinental competition!
It can be seen that the old Portuguese coach is still capable.

At least, that face of spring-like smile made Diego look very kind.

"Diego, it's so nice to meet you for the first time..."

After smiling and shaking hands with Diego, Fernando Santos helplessly explained to Diego: "The identity is still kept secret, mainly because I used to be the head coach of Sporting Lisbon. This time we also hope to recruit someone from Sporting Lisbon in the same city. As for these two players, if the news spread now that I will be the head coach of Benfica next season, Sporting Lisbon will definitely not let them go."

"Ah! I'm so excited to be coached by you. You are in the European Cup...ah! Your coaching ability in Greece is obvious to all fans. I believe you will be able to bring Benfica back on track soon and regain the Portuguese Super League championship!"

call……

After all, Diego secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It’s a good thing that I didn’t say anything, and it’s also a good thing that I knew before that the highlight of Fernando Santos’s coaching career was when he helped AEK in the Greek League to become a dark horse legend in the European war. .

only……

It seems that this future meritorious coach of the Portuguese national team...except for a bright moment in the Greek League, he didn't have any outstanding results at the club level, right?
I don't know how high Fernando Santos can bring Benfica to.

(End of this chapter)