Chapter 11: Arrival in Granada
Granada, the capital of the eponymous Spanish province of Granada, is surrounded by mountains and rivers, just 40 minutes from the stunning tropical beaches of the Mediterranean Sea and 30 minutes from Europe's southernmost ski resort.
Historically, the city of Granada was the last bastion of the most important country in Western Europe, and the Alhambra (Red Fort), which still stands solemnly, is a testimony to this remarkable civilization. The ancient *** has left Granada with a wealth of historical and cultural heritage and mysterious legends!
Ji Qin accompanied Wu Lei to land at Granada Airport by plane, and Wu Lei's wife Zhong Jiabei also came with them. Whenever there is a major event in life, Wu Lei always takes his beloved wife with him, and this time is no exception. And with his beloved wife by his side, Wu Lei also seemed more relaxed.
As soon as the group of three people got off the plane, a club staff member walked up with a Granada scarf.
"Wu Lei, welcome to Granada!" The leader was a handsome middle-aged uncle with blond hair, although the name of the Chinese seemed a little awkward to foreigners, but he still clearly said Wu Lei's name and enthusiastically put on a scarf for him.
Wu Lei looked a little shy, and hurriedly lowered his head so that the blonde uncle could put on a scarf for himself, and then shook hands with him and said, "'Hola!" This is the meaning of hello in Spanish, and it is also one of the few Spanish that Wu Lei learned with Ji Qin before leaving!
According to the interpreter of the club on the side, the blonde uncle's name is Diego Mainz, who is an assistant coach of Granada and a former player of Granada. Born in Madrid, Diego Mainz played for Rayo Vallecano B, Vallecano, Albacete and Udinese.
During his time at Udinese, he spent two years on loan at Granada, which he later renewed until his retirement at the age of 33. After retiring as a player, Mainz did not choose to leave, but continued to stay in Granada as an Under-19 coach. Last year, in 2018, Mainz was promoted to assistant coach!
Mainz was joined by Chinese youngsters Wang Zixiang and Hao Yanze, who play for Granada B. Speaking of Hao Yunze, his father is also a famous star Hao Haidong in China!
Hao Haidong is a more conceited person, but he is not arrogant to this extent, his conceit stems from his level and achievements in the Chinese football circle. As the striker of the Bayi team, Dalian Shide and the national team, Hao Haidong has indeed achieved results that are difficult to compare with domestic forwards.
Hao Haidong's goals rank first in the history of the national team and second in the Chinese First Division League, and he can be called China's first striker!
Hao Haidong undoubtedly has one of the top football talents in Asia, with a strong body, fast speed and flexibility, which Son Xingmin may not be better than Hao Haidong. Technically, Hao Haidong's combination of human and ball is already top in Asia, and in the mid-to-late 90s, Hao Haidong was a top striker who could compete with Ali Daei.
When he was young, Hao Haidong was subject to the special system of the Bayi team and passed by with an opportunity to go abroad. Later, although Hao Haidong got the status of a professional player and gradually climbed to the peak of his personal competition, there was no overseas club interested in him.
In the twilight of his career, Hao Haidong once had the experience of joining the English One team Sheffield United for a £1 transfer fee at the hype level, but everyone knows that it is a pure show with no practical meaning.
Hao Haidong's career is undoubtedly regrettable, he was 28 years old when he transferred to Dalian in 97 (it is said that the actual age is even older), as a speedy Chinese striker, he has actually passed his peak, but with his skills, awareness and calmness in front of goal, he has extended his peak form by 5 years. After retiring, he also earned himself the title of "Hao Cannon"!
Long before Wu Lei arrived, there were quite a few reporters waiting here, most of them Chinese journalists. Under the "command" of Chinese journalists, Wu Lei was able to leave the airport only after taking a photo with Mainz.
After leaving the airport, Wu Lei and others, accompanied by Mainz, went to the Granada club and met the head coach Diego Martinez!
Martinez was originally very dissatisfied with the club's high-level intervention in the transfer and forced purchase of Wu Lei, but the wood was already in the boat, and because Wu Lei's transfer fee was specially approved by the high-level additionally, it did not affect his operation in the winter window because of Wu Lei's joining, so Martinez did not make any more trouble.
As the head coach, Martinez watched the video of the recent Martial Arts games after confirming that Martial Ray would join the team, and his impression of Martial Thunder as a "relation" has greatly changed. Wu Lei's off-ball movement is very reasonable and reasonable, and he can always appear in the position where he should appear, which is very in line with his style of play of fast defense and counterattack. Wu Lei's sudden start speed has a certain advantage even in La Liga, and he can also play multiple positions, can play 4 positions in the front: two wings, forward or center, in the second half of the season when sprinting to La Liga, can be a big help!
The only regret is that Wu Lei has suffered some injuries in the national team competition, which may affect his performance on the field.
Therefore, after Mainz brought the three of Vulei to the club, Martinez did not put on a stand and greeted him with a smile.
"Welcome to Granada! I hope you will settle into life in Spain as soon as possible and do well at the club! ”
Ji Qin stood behind Wu Lei and watched the two of them greet each other, and looked more at Martinez. This head coach does have a certain level, Osasuna and Granada in La Liga will be promoted to La Liga after the end of this season in the previous life, it is worth mentioning that Martinez was the head coach of Osasuna before coming to Granada, and Osasuna's promotion success depends on most of the team he left.
Martinez felt eyes on him, and turned his head to see a young, raw-faced Oriental face standing aside. "What is this?" Martinez wondered.
Did the club sign me a Chinese player?
"Oh, this is my agent, called Ji Qin!" Wu Lei hurriedly pulled Ji Qin and introduced to Martinez. "This transfer to Granada was also arranged for me by Ji Qin!"
Martinez originally heard that Ji Qin was Wu Lei's agent, and his face was a little cold. After all, the relationship between the head coach and the agent is spear and shield, and many players will ask the club for a salary increase after playing results, and if the club does not agree, they will make a fuss about transferring or even boycotting! All of this is inextricably linked to the player's agent, so the agent is also called a "vampire" by the manager!
However, hearing Wu Lei say that this transfer was arranged by Ji Qin, Martinez couldn't put on a face anymore, stretched out his hand and shook Ji Qin's hand and said, "Hello! Ji Qin didn't feel much about this, and after being polite to Martinez, everyone was ready to go to the press conference.