Volume 1: When Heroes Come and Go, People Pay Attention. Chapter 179: My Words Are Hard to Catch up with (Second Update Guaranteed)

Chapter 179: What I say is hard to catch up with (Second update, guaranteed)

Napoli's "unexpected" defeat of Manchester United at home did not allow them to advance to second place in the group, because Valencia also defeated Glasgow Rangers 3:0 at home. The two teams were tied with five points, but due to the difference in victory There are fewer balls than Valencia, so they are ranked third.

Even so, it is already a very remarkable progress. The victory in this game not only gave Naples renewed hope of qualifying from the group, but also further disrupted the situation in Group C.

Manchester United, which lost, currently ranks first in the group with seven points, but Valencia and Naples, who both have five points, are catching up.

Rangers currently sit bottom of the table with just four points. However, it cannot be said that there is no hope. There are two rounds left in the group stage. They will first face Manchester United at home, and there is still hope of winning, and then challenge Naples away in the final round.

If Rangers can defeat Manchester United at home, this group will be completely in chaos, and even Manchester United, which was previously on top, will be dragged into this muddy water. At the same time, Valencia and Naples are locked in a battle at home, and Glasgow Rangers may benefit from it.

Naples' next group match is an away game against Valencia. Since the two teams have the same points, in a sense, maybe this game is the key battle that really affects whether Naples can qualify from the group, and they and Manchester United's game was just a turning point and had no decisive effect.

If Naples can beat Valencia away from home, it will not be difficult to face the Rangers at home in the final round.

If they accidentally lose to Valencia and the point gap between the two teams widens to three points, it will depend on others in the final round.

After the game, some media commented on Naples' victory in this game and said: "It really deserves to be the group of death."

Such a simple sentence summed up the entire situation of this group.

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Chen Yingxiong was so busy being happy that his team defeated Manchester United at home that he forgot to check the Internet for news related to the Liverpool takeover.

But soon he no longer had to check, because not long after, he received a call from Chen Xing.

"Aha! Hero!"

Chen Xing's voice on the phone was full of energy, and his laughter was clearly audible.

Chen Yingxiong's heart skipped a beat.

"I have to announce good news to you! After a month of wrangling between us and the American side! Your brother and I! We have finally settled everything. We have just completed the signing ceremony. From today on, Liverpool's surname will be Chen! Hahaha!"

Chen Xing smiled happily.

Chen Yingxiong was silent.

This news was good news for Chen Xingxing, but for himself... it was very complicated.

This means that I really have to go to Liverpool next season.

Of course, the spectators can give Chen Yingxiong advice, and no one can force him to go if the worst is possible. Anyway, the bet at that time was just talk, and there was no basis for the talk. Did both parties clearly state in black and white that it would not be easy for Chen Yingxiong to default on the bill?

But Chen Yingxiong never considered such a thing.

Since you have promised others, you must keep it. Even if it is a bet that is provoked by others.

After the good news was announced, Chen Xing didn't hear Chen Yingxiong's voice and was a little surprised: "What, you're not happy for me?"

"Uh, no. I was thinking about how to leave Naples and go to Liverpool..."

Chen Xing was stunned for a moment after hearing Chen Yingxiong's answer, and then he remembered the bet he made with Chen Yingxiong.

"No? Do you still remember?"

"Don't you remember?"

"I thought you were joking, I forgot about it a long time ago!"

Chen Yingxiong coughed.

"I said, hero. I also know that it is unrealistic for you to leave Naples at the moment, so this bet... don't take it seriously. You are still playing well in Naples. Brother Chen, as long as you If you want to leave Naples, just give Liverpool priority..." Chen Xing planned to persuade Chen Yingxiong.

He was quite concerned about this bet at first, but then he thought how could this be possible? How could Naples' leading striker leave so easily? Just think of it as a joke!

So I didn't take it seriously.

Unexpectedly, Chen Yingxiong would always remember it.

"No, Brother Chen. There is a saying in China that a man's words are hard to catch up with..."

"Ahem, that saying is called 'a gentleman's words are hard to follow'..."

"It doesn't matter whether he is an old man or a gentleman, that's what it means anyway. If you agree to something for others, you must do it, or don't agree in the first place. I said I want to be the best scorer, I mean I want to be the best scorer, even if You can only play eleven games in a season, and you have to win it. I said I would win the Champions League top scorer this season, and I will definitely win it. Just wait and see. Therefore, since I promised you, wait If you successfully acquire Liverpool, I will go to Liverpool, I will definitely go to Liverpool. This is really not a joke."

Chen Yingxiong said it categorically, as if it was as natural as eating and breathing.

But Chen Xing didn't know what to say for a while.

"Oh, that...this..." Chen Xing stuttered. "You are now... the most popular star in Naples, how could you leave the team? Even if you wanted to, I don't think the club and the head coach would let you leave..."

Anyway, he felt it was too difficult. He has no doubt that Chen Yingxiong will leave Naples after two seasons. Just because of his bad and tense relationship with Naples fans... But now that he is in good condition, how can Naples let him go?

"I will talk to the old man De Laurentiis about this matter," Chen Yingxiong said. "You don't have to worry about it anyway, Brother Chen. You successfully acquired Liverpool and you have fulfilled your part of the promise. Now it's my turn."

After hanging up the phone, Lu Ang asked Chen Xing from the side: "What?"

Chen Xing sighed: "I first met him because I wanted to save the country and get close to that charming female bodyguard. Now I suddenly feel that my previous self was quite despicable..."

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After the phone call with Chen Xing, Chen Yingxiong seemed to have convinced himself in the process. He made up his mind to leave Naples and go to Liverpool.

So he started calling, first calling his father.

After all, this matter was related to the future of his career, and he wanted to tell his father.

He is developing very well in Naples, can score goals, is a favorite in the eyes of the head coach, and is also the team's number one star. It seems that his entire career in Naples is on the rise, and he will transfer and leave. It is tantamount to forcibly interrupting the process.

Any transfer is an adventure for the player himself, even for world-class stars. There are many examples of people who got along well with their old clubs but couldn't get along with the new ones.

Chen Yingxiong is not a prophet, and he doesn't know whether he will be better than Naples or the same as Naples if he transfers to Liverpool.

But this step always has to be taken. What's more, he had wanted to leave Naples for a long time, it was just a matter of time.

"So you lost the bet?" After listening to Chen Yingxiong's story about the bet between him and Chen Xing, Chen Tao had already guessed what his son meant, although he hadn't yet said the purpose of his call.

"Well, I intend to keep my promise."

Chen Tao doesn't know much about football, and he is even less familiar with the situation in European football. But for him, this matter has nothing to do with the situation in European football, nor does it matter which one is better, Liverpool or Naples.

"People cannot stand without trust, so I have nothing to say about your decision. Anyway, this is your path." He said simply on the phone. His son is already twenty-two years old. He can't exert his influence on him in everything, right?

I kept saying "Son, why can't you grow up?" but refused to really let go. Chen Tao cannot be such a father.

Although his father didn't speak much, Chen Yingxiong could already feel his father's emotions for him. The relationship between father and son has really heated up rapidly since that trip to Europe.

"Thanks dad."

Chen Yingxiong’s words are also very simple.

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After informing his father about the situation, Chen Yingxiong called his agent Dracula.

You still need to listen to this agent's opinion when planning your career, not to mention that Dracula is not just an agent.

"Going to Liverpool?" Dracula frowned.

"Yes, I have to go. Just next season. Any questions?" Chen Yingxiong heard some hesitation from Dracula's question.

"No, I'm just a little surprised." Dracula said.

Chen Yingxiong never told Dracula about his bet with Chen Xing.

"Besides, I don't think Naples will let you leave."

"I'm going to talk to De Laurentiis."

"Are you sure you can convince him?"

"Just give it a try. When you asked me if I was sure I could be the top scorer in the Russian Super League after only playing eleven games, I said give it a try. You have to give it a try to know if it works."

After hearing what Chen Yingxiong said, Dracula had no objections: "Okay, just leave the technical aspects to me. Since you and the new boss of Liverpool are brothers, I think it's easy to negotiate about treatment and everything else. Moreover, the Premier League is currently the number one football league in the world, with the highest attention and the highest commercialization. If you go to the Premier League, it will also be good for your commercial value development. Liverpool, as a giant, is also a good choice..." Dracula analyzed .

"By the way, I suddenly thought of something. I heard that you need a labor certificate to play in the Premier League. That thing requires playing games in the national team..." Chen Yingxiong indeed just thought of this matter. He had always ignored it before. .

If he can't go to Liverpool because of his labor permit, is it a good thing or a bad thing for him?

"Oh, this is not a problem. The Premier League has a special talent clause. And there is also a rule-those players who have proven their ability in the first-class European leagues join the Premier League team and do not need to be subject to the labor certificate limit on the number of national team games. . You are the top scorer in Serie A for two consecutive seasons, the top scorer in history since the UEFA Cup was restructured, and the top scorer in the Champions League... I think these many honors are enough for you to successfully apply for a labor certificate."

Dracula explained.

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After hanging up the phone from Dracula, Chen Yingxiong held his phone and thought for a while before calling De Laurentiis.

The voice on the other end of the phone was energetic, just like the impression De Laurentiis always gave to the outside world.

"You're calling me so late. What's wrong, hero?"

"Uh, um, I want to treat you to a meal, a casual meal, at my house. I wonder if you are free, sir?"

"Huh? Invite me to dinner? This is not common... when?"

"November 8th, is it convenient?" Chen Yingxiong thought for a moment. There was a league match on November 7th. Naples faced Parma at home. He decided to treat De Laurentiis to dinner after the league match.

"I don't know, hero. You know I'm quite busy... But if you ask me, I'll ask my secretary to check my arrangements tomorrow and then give you a call. What do you think?"

Chen Yingxiong also knew that it was a bit presumptuous to call the boss so rashly and ask him to invite his boss to dinner. But apart from this move, he really couldn't think of any other way.

"I'm OK."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Yingxiong suddenly found Cabrera still sitting in the living room, on the sofa next to him.

If I go to England, I won't need the bodyguard business unless I take the initiative to provoke the Liverpool fans, but I'm not an idiot, something like this will always happen...

So what should Christine do?

Cabrera knew about the bet between herself and Chen Xing. She knew the ins and outs, the reasons and consequences. But she never talked about it. Even Chen Yingxiong didn't know what Cabrera's attitude was towards him leaving Italy.

Will she be reluctant to leave on her own?

Or do you feel relieved, feeling like you are finally gone?

"You haven't gone to bed yet?" He pretended to be surprised.

Cabrera stood up: "I'll be there right away."

After saying that, he turned around and went upstairs.

Looking at her graceful back, Chen Yingxiong was silent.