On July 25, 2010, the news came that countless Real Madrid fans were both unexpected and shocking ().

Raul of Real Madrid. Gonzalez is officially on a free transfer to Serie A side Napoli and 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 going to get out!" "Raul is leaving Real Madrid!" "Real Madrid don't want Raul anymore!" "There is no room for two tigers, Mourinho will definitely drive Raul away!" "Florentino was not able to complete the first phase of the Galaxy Battleship, and it will definitely be completed in the second phase!"

For a while, the city was full of clouds, and everyone thought that Raul would disappear the next day.

But when this day really came, everyone was shocked. There are even many people who think that this must be April Fool's Day news.

But April Fool's Day, which is traditionally celebrated on December 28, is now July 25th!

So this is true and reliable news. Because this is the news on the official website of Real Madrid Club.

Is Raul really gone?

The legend who once caused countless people to flock to the Bernabeu just to chant his name is really gone?

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Real Madrid's general manager, Valdano, was surrounded by journalists, who struggled to squeeze his car through the encirclement, while constantly dealing with questions from reporters.

"Yes...... Yes, it's true. Raul left the club...... We'll be holding a special press conference to let you know about this later, so don't worry......"

Florentino pushed his gold-rimmed glasses on the TV screen, his face full of regret: "Personally, I regret it. But I would say that it was all brought up by Raul, who is a very respectable man and who deserves the great title of 'captain' on his last day at Real Madrid......"

Mourinho, wearing a training shirt emblazoned with Real Madrid's logo and sponsor logos, stood on the edge of the training ground and spoke to reporters: "I respect his personal choice. I would say that I have no contradiction with him, and it is not what you think. We had an in-depth conversation...... I wish him the best of luck. What I'm going to say is that he will always be the same Raul at the Bernabeu or at Napoli......"

Real Madrid's current first captain Iker Casillas was blocked by reporters in the parking lot, and it was clear that he did not want to leave the place without answering questions.

"Raul is my big brother forever, he is the spiritual leader of the team (). This will not disappear with his departure. He will be missed by all of us, he was my guide at Real Madrid...... I am grateful to him for ......"

"Look, Raul. You haven't left yet, these people are already in a hurry to give a eulogy. ”

When Raul. Gonzalez looked up intently at the TV when his agent, Ginnes. Karl Bahar (gines_carvajal) snorted disdainfully right next to him.

"Especially the new captain!"

Just after the World Cup in South Africa, the well-known agent in Spain was fired by Casillas. So he had a bad relationship with Casillas, and he even thought Casillas was ungrateful, because he had been managing Casillas' career for the previous fourteen years.

Raul didn't say anything, he just stared at the TV screen in distraction.

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On 26 July, Real Madrid arranged a farewell press conference for Raul at the Bernabeu, in the presence of the club's president, manager and Raul.

The media gathered to hear what Raul had to say about it.

It's only been one day, and there are many versions of the reason for Raul's departure. Some say he left voluntarily, some say he was forced away by Jose Mourinho, some say it was Florentino's ruthless hand, others say it was part of a change of power in Real Madrid's dressing room, in which Casillas also played a less glamorous role......

In short, there was no sound.

Rumors are flying.

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

Raul sat on a high platform, surrounded by microphones with their logos, voice recorders, tape recorders, and cell phones to keep talking......

He glanced down at the black hole microphones that were being directed at him.

"Thank you so much for coming to see me off, it wasn't easy to make the decision to leave. But it was really my own decision, and no one ever forced me. I am very grateful to Real Madrid, to President Florentino and to Mr. Mourinho......"

Someone below pouted: "I knew that I wanted to hear him say bad things about Real Madrid, unless it was the end of the world!" ”

"That's the spirit of Real Madrid! No pure Real Madrid player would speak ill of her when she leaves. They have not received such an education since Castile......"

'You're right, it's the spirit of Real Madrid. But I don't believe him now. Everyone knows the contradiction between him and the club......"

"Shhhh Silence and keep listening! ”

Raul continued on the stage.

"I admit that I wanted to stay very, very much, until now, at this moment, I also want to stay, dreaming that one day I can wear the Real Madrid shirt and wave goodbye to the tens of thousands of fans at the Bernabeu Stadium...... Unfortunately, I had to leave early. ”

Speaking of which, some old reporters in the audience couldn't help but wipe their eyes. Which of them hasn't been interviewing Real Madrid for decades? Almost watching Raul grow from a young boy who was promoted from the second team to the first team to become a world superstar, he has father-like feelings for Raul. The scene that Raul just said was obviously something they had imagined countless times.

But alas, this scene will not have a chance to happen.

This scene has appeared in Zidane's body, but why can't it appear in Raul's body again?

"I used to say 'I love Real Madrid, no one thinks I want to leave and I really never wanted to leave, but if I have to sacrifice myself for the team so that the team can do well, then I'm willing to leave', and I still say that and I really think about it. If my departure can make the team better, then I change my clothes and leave, I would rather not retire at the Bernabeu, I just hope that the future of Real Madrid will be better. ”

Many Real Madrid fans, especially those over the age of 30, who were watching the live broadcast of the news conference in front of the TV, couldn't help but burst into tears.

Raul really said something like that, and at first everyone thought he was putting on a show. But now, no one takes him for show. But how much you hope this is really a show......

"Of course I have the option to retire at this time. But I can't. Because I don't really want to betray myself. I really want to keep playing, I don't want to leave too soon. So I chose to leave the Bernabeu and go to Naples. Because Naples is willing to give me this old guy such a chance, I am not going to retire. At this point, he turned his head to look at Mourinho, who was looking at him with a serious face, and smiled at him: "I like Mr. Mourinho's words very much, whether it is at the Bernabeu or in Naples, I am the same Raul." Thank you. ”

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

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

He raised his hand and smacked his chest a few times. That's the celebration he celebrates after scoring now, and he doesn't kiss his fingers much anymore, beating his chest with his hand and then making a "V" gesture, which he uses most these days.

Finally, he said: "Rest assured, I will return to Real Madrid, to the Bernabeu. Because I'm Raul. Gonzalez, I'm Raul from Real Madrid. Gonzalez. Thank you! ”

The whole process, he has a warm smile on his face, just like the impression he usually gives people, humble and polite, like a spring breeze, not annoying.

Even when he announced his departure, he didn't want to leave a bad impression in people's minds. is such a player who cares so much about his image, and finally for the future of the team, he left behind the halos of "Real Madrid Flag", "Real Madrid Legend" and "Real Madrid Spiritual Leader", and chose to leave (). gave his number to Cristiano, who had been watching for a long time. Ronaldo, handed over the name of the locker room boss to his former younger brother Casillas, gave Mourinho the authority of his word, took away all the controversy and blame, and only kept his love.

There may be people who have a lot of things to say about Raul, but what they can't deny and denigrate is his unreserved love for this team. For the sake of love, he can stay, and for the sake of love, he would rather leave.

I have to say that sometimes, it may take more courage to leave than to stay.

When he stood up, shook hands with manager Jose Mourinho, general manager Baldano and club president Florentino in turn, and then turned to leave the press conference.

Since October 29, 1994 in San Diego. The flag, which had been flying over the Bernabeu pitch for fifteen years, was lowered.

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The next day, Raul appeared in Napoli, at the São Paulo Stadium, he attended a grand welcome ceremony specially prepared for him by the club, and 10,000 Napoli fans came to cheer him on.

After a medical examination, Raul took the home and away Napoli jerseys and appeared on the pitch with a smile on his face, with his name and number already printed on the back of the shirt.

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

Real Madrid's number seven in white is dead and he will be reborn in Naples.

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ps, today's three watches have exploded! Cheeky begging everyone to count votes or something!

For the New Year, let me be happy too~