[Football] I'm just a defender

In the 0304 season, if Porto became a dark horse that shocked the world football in the European arena, then perhaps the Portuguese Mourinho became the biggest winner.From the steady win in the group stage to the increasingly unstoppable state of the knockout stage.Perhaps Porto's players before this are not worth as much as Real Madrid's arbitrary selection of a superstar, but there is no doubt that compared to being swept by several giants, onlookers are more willing to see "grassroots overwhelmed" Wealthy, stand on top of the world" related scenes.There is a mood of watching the excitement and not being afraid of big things, and with this mood, I watched Porto really go further and further, and finally won the championship trophy.

Mourinho, who won the Champions League, has confirmed to leave Porto next season. He brought Porto a triple crown, and then hopes to open a new map to meet greater challenges.When this championship team was bought by the major money-wielding giants, Mourinho had also reached a preliminary agreement with the Premier League local tycoon Chelsea.

But the young champion coach did not stay in Portugal or go directly to London, England to adapt to the new environment as people expected, but returned to Barcelona without anyone knowing.

The one who came to Barcelona together with the 'shine star' Mourinho in the head coaching world became an agent through the operation of many Porto stars and head coach transactions and transfers, and in exchange for Porto's largest ever income Jorge Mendes of Human World's 'Nova'.Mendes drove Mourinho to the destination in the car. The relationship between the two people was close. In addition to the relationship between the coach and the agent, they were also very good friends.But the atmosphere in the car is far from relaxed.

"If you had told me clearly that you wanted to come to La Liga, wouldn't I have taken you to the Premier League?" Mendes' tone was extremely calm, and Mourinho, who was sitting in the co-pilot, snorted coldly, but still Reluctance to admit La Liga and Barcelona, ​​which he has never conquered through his path, is a thorn in his heart, "Then the club I most want to go to in the Premier League is Liverpool. Aren't you still connected to Chelsea?"

In the middle of the season, before Porto faced Deportivo, Mendes organized Chelsea owner Abramovich, CEO Kenyon and Mourinho together, and it was at that time that the relevant intentions were initially determined.

Mourinho has said this several times, and Mendes already knew how to get along with this man, so Mu Sheng just didn't talk to him, and let him let him calm down.He has many players under him. Although Queiroz started to contact him, at least he currently has Jose Mourinho as a coach.That is to say, the oldest man under Mendes is Mourinho, and the mental age of this oldest adult when he gave up football is somewhat inestimable.

Their destination this time, Sitges, is a seaside resort closest to Barcelona, ​​the capital of Catalonia.Sitges can always remind Mourinho of Setúbal, the place where he was born and lived for many years, and there is also a sea that can wash the city.When he first arrived in Barcelona, ​​Mourinho, who came to another country, was very uncomfortable. This place was a good place for him at that time. Just looking at the sea and the white sandy beach can calm down, as if seeing his homeland.

Mourinho stayed in Barcelona for four years, from 96 to 00. Since the summer of 99, many Portuguese teams began to invite him to coach in the past, but what can he expect when he goes there?Maybe he will be fired after 6 months, which is a common thing in the Portuguese league.In Barcelona, ​​there is a wonderful life, learning a lot from established and experienced coaches and players, no pressure whether the team wins or loses, living in an artistically perfect city and earning a high salary.

But in the end he chose to leave Barcelona in 00.

Of course, Mourinho's departure that year had no effect on Barcelona, ​​​​because Van Gaal left in the same year, and Barcelona chairman Nunez also left.A small person next to the head coach can naturally be ignored.

Mourinho knows that a Champions League winner for Porto is just the beginning.During his four years at Barcelona, ​​he went as he came, without horns or drama.But it is different now, he is not the same as he was back then, and when he returns to La Liga in the future, he will attract much attention.

When Mendes parked his car and walked over, Mourinho stood in the shade of a tree and seemed to be looking at the sea in front of him, but his thoughts had already drifted away.Mendes felt that the two top cards of his future self were really worrying, one him and one Chris, tsk, thinking of this, he couldn't help sighing in his heart.However, apart from the fact that his friends are not so friendly, Mendes thinks this is a good place for a secluded leisure vacation.Like Setúbal, along the beach of Sitges, there are countless shaded paths and cafes around, small restaurants that cook and sell fresh fish, shrimp and seafood, daily rental hotels with their own kitchens, Summer atmosphere.It is very quiet here, and it is a place that people who know how to enjoy will choose.

Mourinho's mood calmed down. There were not many people on the beach, and even a few waves did not look like tourists, but more like locals or residents of the surrounding area.The nanny ordered Mendez to book a room in the hotel. Mourinho was dressed in casual clothes, standing upright with his back pockets on the beach, still a little rigid and restrained, but he gradually got used to the place he was very familiar with and relaxed. .But before he completely adjusted from work mode to vacation mode, he half-closed his eyes and tried to confirm whether the young man with a sun umbrella and a cup in his arms not far away was the guy he thought of.

Mourinho believes that he should have seen Francisco Alvarez.

Recognizing this, Mourinho wanted to completely put himself into vacation mode, but he raised his eyebrows with interest and walked over there.He was stepping on the slippers that he had just changed on purpose, but his steps were steady and firm.When Fran, who was lying on the beach chair, holding a glass of fruit wine and staring at the sea, was blindfolded, suddenly felt that there was an extra person beside him, the first thing that caught his eyes was the pair of shoes that were trampled under his feet. Fran grinned and touched the signature pen in his pocket and asked "Do you need..." The word "signature" was forcibly swallowed when he saw who was in front of him. go back.

"In Barcelona, ​​will someone really ask you for an autograph?" Mourinho obviously saw him taking out his pen. What he said made Fran extremely embarrassed, and what was even more embarrassing was that he didn't know that he was Should I stand up and say hello to him, or should I continue to lie on the beach chair and look up at him silly.

Obviously, the moment he named the latter choice "stupid" meant that he would not choose this one, Fran almost jumped onto the beach, "Didn't expect to see you here, Murray Mr. Neo." Mourinho looked at him and smiled, with two dimples on his cheeks dangling in front of Fran's eyes, "It should be said, I didn't expect to see you here, Al Vares."

It was the third time I saw the head coach, because it was in private, and it was rare for him not to wear a formal suit. Fran could only confirm his identity by seeing his truly iconic smile.Fran asked with some doubts, "Are you alone?" Mourinho responded inexplicably, looked around and saw that there was a deserted cafe not far away, "How about we go there and have a chat?"

Fran was taken aback. There was really no reason to refuse. He put on his slippers and asked the boss to return the beach chair he had rented to pay the bill. Mourinho also called Mendes during this time and signaled him to move. Take it easy, don't worry, and tell him the specific address of the meeting later.

When Fran held two cups of coffee in front of the pensive Mourinho, he got a thank you from the other party. Fran still didn't understand. The Portuguese, who was always said to be arrogant and arrogant in the newspapers, always seemed very friendly to him. , "Portugal and Spain are fairly close. Apart from following the team, have you ever been to Portugal?" Fran shook his head, "No, Mr. Mourinho."

Mourinho, who heard the name, frowned in some trouble, "We are still familiar, don't call me that." Fran twitched the corner of his mouth uncontrollably, thinking how familiar he had only met three times. , "Mourinho..."

"Call me Jose," the other party decided decisively, with a somewhat arbitrary attitude. Just showing a little bit of arrogance, the smile on the corner of his mouth melted again, "I call you Francisco...well, maybe it's still Fer Lan, what do you think?"

Flampin spread his hands to indicate that he had no objection, "So Jose... Portugal, I have never been to Portugal except with the team, what's wrong?"

"Portugal... When I was in Portugal as a manager, sometimes I looked at the players on the pitch and I was like, 'I said something in Spanish and he didn't understand', Some players are easily diagnosed with 'muscle fatigue' because they are too close to the medical team, and some players sometimes train without shin pads, and they don't want a little bit of roughness on the training ground."

"Why did you tell me this?" Fran asked bluntly, but he muttered in his heart, you probably won't think so when you go to the Premier League, which is the place where training expenses are the most serious.

"What should I ask?" Mourinho took a sip of coffee, as if he was not satisfied with the taste, and put it back on the table.Forlan looked at Mourinho who threw the question back and shrugged, "Ask me why I didn't stay in Madrid, but came near Barcelona?"

"I used to be the coach of Porto, and I will be the coach of Chelsea in the future. Between Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​whether it's the grievances between clubs, players or regions, it doesn't seem to have anything to do with me. Unless..." He seemed to think of something interesting Blinking at the matter, "Are you interested in moving to Chelsea? In this way, I have reason to ask why you didn't stay in Madrid, but came near Barcelona."

"Are you joking?" Forlan looked at Mourinho in astonishment, and Mourinho pouted, "Why do you think I'm joking? Because you have already played for Real Madrid, it is impossible to come to Chelsea? "

...Although this is the truth, for Fran, what he just wanted to express is not what Mourinho said.Real Madrid is Real Madrid, but it's not just Real Madrid for him.He is not Makelele, who is currently flourishing at Chelsea, and he is not likely to transfer for salary.

Seeing that he didn't talk to him, Mourinho simply said, "You are the kind of defender I admire. From the very beginning when I saw your style of play, I asked myself why such a player is in La Liga instead of the Premier League. ? That's where you should be, so, are you interested in coming to Chelsea?"

Fran rubbed his nose, "As you said, there are many such players in the Premier League, and your Chelsea will also have them. That's why I'm in La Liga and Real Madrid." The fingers of both hands on the table rubbed unconsciously. It stands to reason that being recognized and being recognized by the new champion coach should make him feel happy, but he is still not used to being led by the nose too much. felt it.

Mourinho gently pushed the coffee cup in front of him, "If you don't mind then, at least leave me your contact information?" He naturally made a gesture in his ear as he spoke.

In the honey-colored eyes of Francisco Alvarez, there are two dimples that look like Portuguese smiling faces filled with honey.

...Mom, I was picked up by a man not 20 years older than me.

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Fran looked at Mourinho who had just delivered a long speech, and was stunned for a while.

Mourinho thinks his defender is good, but it is easy to drop from time to time.

"What? If I told you to go to Chelsea, you wouldn't go, and you wouldn't come to Inter Milan. I'm here at Real Madrid, and you can't escape..." The Portuguese smiled, "I believe in you more than you, after all."

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