Chapter Eighty-Eight: Are You Leaving?
The post-match press conference lasted for more than an hour, before the curtain was drawn up under the condition that many reporters were still unsatisfied, this more than an hour, only a few minutes, was supported by Raul and others, and the rest of the time, almost Fan Bizhuang sang a one-man show.
The reporters almost only asked him questions, and Pellegrini and Raul were completely bystanders, and they did not feel left out, but watched the "performance" for most of the day with a smile, and when the press conference was over, Fan Bizhuang, who was exhausted by the reporters, couldn't help but gasp against the wall on the way back to the dressing room.
He felt more tired dealing with these reporters than playing two intense professional games in a row.
"It's not easy."
Fan Bizhuang sighed so softly, and I don't know if he was lamenting that as a player, he not only had to deal with the fierce professional games, but also had to deal with the endless reporters, or he was lamenting that these news media workers not only had to run around with the players, but also had to compete so fiercely after the game - news, naturally, it was snatched out, whoever grabbed more, whose newspaper would be more concerned, and the sales would be better.
In the past, Fan Bizhuang did not have a good impression of these uncrowned kings who could only play with the pen, because they often chased after the wind and distorted the facts for the sake of gimmicks and newspaper sales, but now it seems that no one's job is easy, just like him, for honor and championship, and reporters are also quite desperate for big news material.
"Take a break."
Raul stood in the passage and looked at Van Bizhuang and handed him a bottle of water, Pellegrini had something to deal with and the two of them returned to the dressing room together.
Looking at Fan Bizhuang, who was smiling bitterly at himself while drinking water, Raul's thoughts suddenly returned to ten years ago, or even more distant eras, when he was also so high-spirited, and he was also sought after by countless reporters, as if the eyes of the world were on him, and he was also the brightest star, as if the world was at his feet.
But the most beautiful thing in the world is time, and the most ruthless thing is also time, when I suddenly look back, I find that I am no longer young, and this world has a new master.
Raul feels that the current Van Bizhuang will be the future "master" of world football, and will also be the best standard-bearer successor to the great stadium of the Bernabeu.
Thinking of this, Raul's mood suddenly became melancholy.
At the press conference just now, in the face of various questions, Fan Bizhuang answered patiently. However, when asked if he would lead Real Madrid to meet greater recruitment and create greater brilliance in the future, Van Bizhuang replied, "Real Madrid is a great club, this is a very good team, and it will never lose its dazzling brilliance because of the absence of anyone." I think Real Madrid would be one of the best teams in the world without me, and they have the quality to fight for whatever honour they want. ”
This is a very official answer, and the reporters did not dwell on this answer, because what Fan Bizhuang said is the truth, Real Madrid has been destined to be accompanied by the word "great" in this life since its establishment, the Bernabeu has never lacked superstars, and countless top players are eager to play for the Bernabeu.
Fan Bizhuang is very good, yes, but even without him, there would be other top superstars standing here.
The reporters did not delve into whether there was anything wrong with Fan Bizhuang's words, but it was clear that Raul was aroused by this answer.
He could see that when answering this question, Fan Bizhuang was a little concerned about what he meant, and did not respond positively, or rather, Fan Bizhuang did not want to speak his mind on this issue.
If that's the case, then the meaning is interesting.
Fanbizhuang, does he not want to stay at the Bernabeu and do not want to stick to this great club all the time?
"Gollum~Gollum~"
Maybe it was because he said too many words and answered too many questions at the press conference, Fan Bizhuang was really tired and thirsty, so a bottle of sports drink quickly bottomed out.
"I never thought the club's sports drinks were so good. I think next time I should try the pineapple flavor. ”
Fan Bizhuang shook the empty bottle in his hand and smiled at Raul, he had just drunk a peach-flavored drink, which was not his favorite fruit.
"I'm sorry, but that's my favorite flavor, so I'll give it to you. Do you like pineapples? Well, I remembered. Raul also smiled back, and after hesitating for a moment, Raul still asked the doubts in his heart, "Just now at the press conference, a reporter asked you whether you have the confidence to lead the team to meet greater challenges in the future, and your answer ......."
Fan Bizhuang's smile froze on his face, and he naturally understood what Raul meant, he was just hesitating, whether to tell the other party what was in his heart.
Aside from the manager and the club's hierarchy, Kaka is the only one in the team who knows about his departure this summer.
In terms of relationship closeness, Fan Bizhuang and Raul have a very close relationship in private, as early as Villarreal, the two have already met, they are old friends, some things, old friends know and don't care, but Raul is different, in addition to being his friend, he is also the captain of the team and the leader of the Bernabeu.
Fan Bizhuang does not guarantee that Raul will have other thoughts and ideas in his mind after learning the truth.
Fan Bizhuang was silent, but Raul had already derived something more from his expression, and after a few seconds of silence, Raul asked in a slightly incredulous voice, "Fan, are you ...... Are you leaving the Bernabeu? ”
It's no wonder that Raul was shocked, knowing that when the team had just won the league title, Van Bizhuang was ready to leave after the season, and if something like this did happen, it would be enough to shake everyone.
The players will find it incredible, and the fans may not be able to accept it, after all, an important player who has just helped the team to the top of the league has withdrawn after winning the championship, which will make everyone wonder, what is going on inside Real Madrid? Was it Fan Bizhuang's problem, or was there some unfair bad treatment from the club?
Moreover, Fan Bizhuang has only been in the team for one season, and in such a short period of time, it can be said that he has come and gone in a hurry.
What happened here may cause some discord within the team.
On top of that, Raul has always decided that Van Bizhuang is the best person to succeed him at the Bernabeu, but if he does step away, it will be ...... What the hell is this?
There were ripples in Raul's heart, but he controlled his emotions well, just shook his head while staring at Fan Bizhuang, and his voice was slightly low: "Are you really leaving, Fan?" Can you tell me what happened? ”
Although he didn't answer, looking at Fan Bizhuang's silent appearance, Raul had become more and more sure of his guess.
Therefore, he eagerly asked, he wanted to see if things had developed into an irreversible situation, and whether there was a turning point.
After a while, Fan Bizhuang finally spoke up.
"I'm sorry, Gonzalez. Originally, I didn't want to talk about it, but since you asked, you know, you're my friend, there's no way I'm lying to you. ”
Fan Bizhuang prepared his words, thought about it, as if he had made some important decision, and nodded and admitted: "I will leave after the end of the season." I believe that after the World Cup, the club will officially announce the news. ”
"You ......"
Raul looked at the young man in front of him in horror, but Fan Bizhuang didn't wait for him to finish, waved his hand to interrupt, and continued, "Some things are predestined very early. In fact, this decision already came to fruition in the winter. You know, I wasn't in a good situation and the club didn't want to lose too much money on me, so they were very supportive of me leaving. It's just that they didn't expect me to recover so quickly and perform better and better...... However, the decision has already been sat down, so ......"
Fan Bizhuang spread his hands regretfully, not fully expressed, but what he meant Raul understood that the decision was irreversible.
Raul was silent, trying to comfort, but didn't know how to speak.
In the early days of joining Real Madrid, Van Bizhuang's form can be described as terrible, with a sleepwalking performance on the field, boos from the fans, and distrust of the club...... These are objective facts. Therefore, Raul believes Fan Bizhuang's statement, and Fan Bizhuang in that state, I'm afraid the club wants to sweep him away.
It's just that I didn't expect that Fan Bizhuang would stage a drama of the return of the king after winter, which made the whole world crazy!
This would have been a good thing, but Raul couldn't have been happier to learn that Van Bizhuang would be leaving at the end of the season.
A player who could have made a legend at the Bernabeu was "turned away" by Real Madrid, and now even if the club wants to regret it, it is useless.
"Is it irretrievable?"
Raul asked again.
Fan Bizhuang shook his head.
This answer was expected by Raul, if such a thing was put on him, he probably couldn't accept it, and I was afraid that he would also think of finding another way, so Fan Bizhuang's decision did not make any mistakes, but in his heart, there was still a deep loss that could not be dissolved.
'Real Madrid is a great team, but I don't think he's the right fit for me.
Fan Bizhuang said this, and stepped forward to hug Raul.
Raul sighed heavily and hugged Fan Bizhuang tightly.
"I'm disappointed, but I want to wish you the best of luck. I'll keep it a secret and don't tell anyone about it. Rest assured, Fan. ”
"Thank you."
No one knew that the two men had done such a conversation in the not spacious players' tunnel, and when they pushed open the door of the visitors' dressing room, they both had big smiles on their faces, as if nothing had happened.
Real Madrid's players are partying in the dressing room, some are screaming with their upper bodies slapping their fists, some are singing naked, and more are holding large beer glasses and champagne, and they are wantonly staging "water fights".
"Oooooooo We are the champions!! ”
"The championship belongs to us, Catalan little cubs, get aside and cry!"
"Let's have a blast! Ha, Captain, Fan, you're back! Come, welcome our beer feast! ”
Ramos and Marcelo poured champagne and beer at the duo, and Van Bizhuang and Raul looked at each other with a wrenching look and joined their teammates in the revelry.