Volume One: The Hero Haunts, People Pay Attention Chapter 164 He Will Be Reborn in Naples (Third Update, Please Vote for Me!)

Chapter 164 He will be reborn in Naples (Third update, please vote for me!)

On July 25, 2010, news that was neither unexpected nor shocking came to countless Real Madrid fans.

Real Madrid's Raul Gonzalez has officially transferred to Serie A team Napoli on a free transfer. He will report to his new club on the 27th.

This news caused a sensation as soon as it came out.

In fact, before this, many voices were saying, "Raul is leaving!" "Raul is leaving Real Madrid!" "Real Madrid doesn't want Raul!" "There is no room for two tigers in one mountain, and Mourinho will definitely drive Raul away!" "What Florentino couldn't accomplish in the first phase of Galacticos will definitely be accomplished in the second phase!"

For a time, the whole city was in turmoil, and everyone thought that Raul had disappeared the next day.

But when that day came, everyone was shocked. Many people even thought this must be April Fools' Day news.

But Spain’s traditional April Fool’s Day is December 28th, and now it’s July 25th!

So this is real and reliable news. Because this is news from the official website of Real Madrid Club.

Raul is really gone?

Is the legend who once made countless people flock to the Bernabeu just to chant his name really gone?

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Valdano, the general manager of Real Madrid, was surrounded by reporters. He had some difficulty in squeezing his way to his car in the circle, and at the same time he had to deal with reporters' questions.

"Yes... yes, this is true. Raul has left the club... Later, we will hold a special press conference to inform you of this, so please be patient..."

Florentino pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses on the TV screen, with regret on his face: "I personally regret this very much. But what I want to say is that all this was initiated by Raul. Yes, he is a very respectable person, and on his last day at Real Madrid, he was worthy of the great title of 'captain'..."

Mourinho, wearing a training suit with the logos of Real Madrid's rivals and sponsors, stood on the edge of the training ground and was interviewed by reporters: "I respect his personal choice. I want to say that he and I have nothing to do with each other. The contradiction is different from what you think. We had an in-depth conversation... I wish him good luck. What I want to say is - whether it is at the Bernabeu or Naples, he will always be the Raul..."

Real Madrid's current first captain Casillas was blocked by reporters in the parking lot. If he didn't answer questions, he would obviously not be able to leave here.

"Raul is my big brother forever. He is the spiritual leader of the team. This will not disappear with his passing. He will be missed by all of us. He was my leader at Real Madrid... I'm very grateful to him..."

"Look, Raul. You haven't left yet, and these people are already rushing to deliver their eulogy."

When Raul Gonzalez raised his head and watched the TV intently, his agent Gines_carvajal snorted disdainfully next to him.

"Especially the new captain!"

Just after the World Cup in South Africa, this well-known agent in Spain was fired by Casillas. So his relationship with Casillas is very bad. He even thinks Casillas is ungrateful because he was the one who took care of Casillas' career for the previous fourteen years.

Raul didn't say anything. He just stared at the TV screen in concentration.

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On July 26, Real Madrid arranged a farewell press conference for Raul at the Bernabeu. The club president, head coach and Raul were all present.

The media gathered and wanted to hear what Raul had to say about this matter.

It had only been a day, and there were many versions of the reasons for Raul's departure. Some say he left voluntarily, some say he was forced to leave by Mourinho, some say it was a cruel move by Florentino, and some say this is part of the power change in the Real Madrid locker room. Casillas He also played a less honorable role in it...

There was no sound anyway.

Rumors were flying.

At this time, everyone wants to hear what Raul has to say.

Raul sat on a high platform, with microphones and voice recorders with the logos of various companies in front of him, tape recorders, and mobile phones for holding calls...

He looked down at the dark microphones pointed at him.

"Thank you very much for coming to see me off. It was not easy to make the decision to leave. But it is really my own decision and no one has ever forced me. I am very grateful to Real Madrid Club and President Florentino, Thanks also to Mr. Mourinho..."

Someone below curled his lips: "I know it, I want to hear him say bad things about Real Madrid, unless the world ends!"

"This is the spirit of Real Madrid! No pure Real Madrid player will say bad things about her after leaving Real Madrid. They have not received such an education since Castilla..."

"You are right, this is the spirit of Real Madrid. But I don't believe what he is saying now. Everyone knows about his conflict with the club..."

"Shh! Don't say anything and keep listening!"

Raul continued on the stage.

"I admit that I really, really wanted to stay, and until now, at this moment, I also wanted to stay, dreaming that one day I could wear a Real Madrid jersey and wave goodbye to tens of thousands of fans at the Bernabeu... But unfortunately, I Have to leave early.”

At this point, some veteran reporters in the audience couldn't help but wipe their eyes. Which of them has not been interviewing Real Madrid for decades? People who have almost watched Raul grow from a young boy who was promoted from the second team to the first team to a world superstar have the same feelings for Raul as a father. The scene Raul just mentioned was obviously something they had imagined countless times.

But unfortunately, this scene will never have a chance to be staged.

This scene has appeared in Zidane, but why can't it happen in Raul?

"I once said 'I love Real Madrid and no one will think that I want to leave, and indeed I never wanted to leave, but if I have to sacrifice myself for the team so that the team can achieve good results, then I If I am willing to leave, I still say that now, and I really mean it. If my departure can make the team better, then I will change my clothes and leave. I would rather not have the treatment of retiring at the Bernabeu. I only hope that Real Madrid The future will be better.”

Many Real Madrid fans, especially those over thirty years old, who were watching the live broadcast of the press conference on the TV, couldn't help but burst into tears and started crying.

Raul really said such things, and at first everyone thought he was just showing off. But now, no one thinks he is just showing off. But how much everyone hopes that this is really just a show...

"Of course I can choose to retire at this time. But I can't. Because I can't betray my true thoughts. My true thoughts are that I still want to continue playing football, and I don't want to leave too early. So I chose to leave the Bernabeu, Go to Naples. Because Naples is willing to give me, an old guy, such a chance. I am not going to retire." At this point, he turned to look at Mourinho, who was looking at him with a serious face, and smiled at him: "I like Mourinho very much. Mr. Neo's words, whether at the Bernabeu or Naples, I am the same Raul. Thank you."

A smile appeared on Mourinho's face and he nodded to Raul.

Raul continued to turn to look at the camera and continued: "So I'm sorry that I have to wear the jersey of another club. But my heart will always belong to Real Madrid."

He raised his hand and beat his chest several times. That is his celebration after scoring a goal now. He no longer kisses his fingers. He beats his chest with his hands and then makes the "V" gesture, which is what he uses most now.

Finally, he said: "Don't worry, I will return to Real Madrid and the Bernabeu. Because I am Raul Gonzalez, I am Raul Gonzalez of Real Madrid. Thank you!" "

Throughout the process, he had a warm smile on his face, just like the impression he always gave people, humble and polite, like the spring breeze blowing on his face, and not annoying.

Even when he announced his departure, he was unwilling to leave a bad impression in people's minds. It was such a player who cared so much about his own image that he finally put aside the halo of "Real Madrid Flag", "Real Madrid Legend" and "Real Madrid Spiritual Leader" for the sake of the future of the team and chose to leave. He gave his number to Cristiano Ronaldo, who had been watching for a long time, gave the title of boss of the dressing room to his former younger brother Casillas, gave Mourinho his unwavering authority, and gave all The controversy and blame were taken away, leaving only my love.

There may be people who have a lot to say about Raul, but they cannot deny or slander this point, that is his unreserved love for this team. For love, he can stay, for love, he would rather leave.

I have to say that sometimes, leaving may require more courage than staying.

When he stood up, in front of everyone, he shook hands with coach Mourinho, general manager Valdano, and club president Florentino in turn, and then turned and left the press conference.

On October 29, 1994, the flag that had been flying over the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium for fifteen years was lowered.

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The next day, Raul appeared in Naples. At the San Paolo Stadium, he attended a grand welcome ceremony specially prepared for him by the club. Ten thousand Naples fans came to cheer him on. Yesterday, he was reported in Spain Those media reporters who sadly said goodbye to Real Madrid went to Naples again to report on the grand occasion of Raul joining.

After passing the physical examination, Raul appeared on the court with a smile on his face, holding two Naples home and away jerseys. His name and number were printed on the back of the jerseys.

As at Real Madrid, he still wears the number seven shirt.

Real Madrid's No. 7 in white has died and will be reborn in Naples.

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