During the morning exercise, Zhang Xu met many local residents, and it was obvious that he had never played a game at Arsenal, and he was already well-known in the local area, so he was often recognized by the residents. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

In the face of the warm greetings of the residents, Zhang Xu naturally smiled and nodded.

When he ran back to the villa, his scholarly head couldn't even remember how many residents had greeted him.

Ha, this feeling is really good, it seems that this choice is not bad!

Zhang Xu smiled, pushed open the door of the villa, and walked in.

At half past eight in the morning, Zhang Xu ran directly to the club, and under the guidance of the relevant staff, he went directly to the office of manager Arsene Wenger.

In fact, the team's assembly time is July 10, so it is still the club's holiday time, but as the team's manager, Wenger started work early.

So when Zhang Xu knocked on the door and walked into the Arsenal office, he saw Wenger writing something on the desk with his head buried in his head.

"Sir, here I am! Today should be regarded as my official registration! Zhang Xu greeted Wenger with a smile.

"Haha, zhang, you're welcome, sit down for a while, there's coffee and boiled water over there, you can do it yourself, I'll help you finish this first!" Wenger smiled at Zhang Xu and buried himself in his work again.

Zhang Xu could only accept this, he shrugged his shoulders, and did not drink water or coffee or anything, he looked at Wenger's office curiously.

Wenger's office is not very large, it is estimated that it is about thirty square meters, and the space is not large, but the placement of each furniture is particularly particular, plus all kinds of embellishments, so that the whole room looks unique.

Because he studied at Zhang Xu's Paris VI University, he knew the French style well, and after seeing the layout and furnishings of Wenger's office, he knew that this was a typical French style.

But. This is not the focus of Zhang Xu's observation, which focuses on the certificates, trophies and medals that can be seen almost everywhere. Two-time Coach of the Year of the English Coaching Association, 11-time Premier League Coach of the Month, and an OBE in 2003. "English Football Hall of Fame" and so on, all kinds of trophies and medals are arranged or hung in every corner of the office.

Just when Zhang Xu was admiring these hard-won trophies and medals with interest, Wenger had already raised his head and watched Zhang Xu's movements and eyes with a smile.

"Zhang, see these trophies and medals. What do you think? Wenger put down his pen and asked softly.

"Oh, uh," Zhang Xu turned around and said, "In our Chinese words, it is envy, jealousy and hatred!" Subsequently, Zhang Xu briefly explained the meaning.

"Oh? Envy, jealousy, hatred? Haha, it's interesting! Wenger laughed, then sighed: "Actually, I don't usually look at these things!" Because they're for me. It's all in the past tense! And I only care about the future! ”

"Ugh!" Zhang Xu didn't expect Wenger to say this, but he was a little unable to answer.

"Getting too obsessed with the glorious past can make people slack off! So I think about the future of the team every day and how it should be adjusted! Of course, this future may be tomorrow, or it may be next year or even beyond. And you, Zhang, are also the future of our Arsenal! You are not only Arsenal's tomorrow, but also Arsenal's next year and the year after, and beyond! Because I believe. You will be at the heart of Arsenal for a long time! Arsene Wenger said solemnly.

"Uh-uh, well, thank you for your trust and affirmation in me!" Zhang Xu paused for a moment, but. He didn't find it strange, because he also had full confidence in himself.

With the "Super Midfield Training System", he can become the most powerful player on the planet! Not one of them!

"Actually, I didn't write anything just now!" Wenger suddenly said such a sentence that made Zhang Xu scratch his head.

"Uh-uh, you mean ........."

"Actually, I've been watching you just now. I want to see how you behave and behave when you're left to dry by me. ”

"................" Okay, Zhang Xu could only be speechless about this, and continued to wait for Wenger to reveal the mystery himself.

"I just want to see if you're as calm as I thought you were!" Wenger didn't go around in circles either, and directly stated his purpose.

"..........." Zhang Xu continued to remain silent.

Wenger nodded and said, "Yes, because I have two ideas that are not very mature and need to be carefully considered to determine, and the key point of consideration is to see if your character is as stable and reliable as you imagined." ”

"The first thought is that the team will build a new Arsenal around you with you at the core! Mind you, it's the core, not the midfield core! In other words, Arsenal has only one core, and that is you--zhang! ”

"Why? In fact, the reason is also very simple, because you are omnipotent! You're a good hand-goer, you're attacking and you're in the middle of the pitch, so you're the perfect choice for the heart of the team! ”

When Zhang Xu heard this, he was a little embarrassed by Wenger's words, and China's inherent modesty made him subconsciously touch the back of his head, and said with a twist: "Sir, are you talking a little too much?" ”

"Oh, no, no, no, no, not an exaggeration! Zhang, I know that you are a Chinese, and humility is a virtue of your countrymen, but I think you should have the momentum to be worthy and sacrifice others! Because of this momentum, it is very directly related to my second thought that I will talk about below. ”

"Alright! I understand! Zhang Xu nodded, and suddenly a momentum arose spontaneously beside him, and after galloping on the green field in La Liga, the kind of master-level temperament that he had gradually cultivated loomed.

Seeing this, even Wenger couldn't help but be secretly amazed, he didn't expect to see the temperament of a football master in a 22-year-old young man like Zhang Xu, which is really rare, which can generally be seen in the middle and late stages of players, and generally only on the body of world superstars!

Superstar! How many years has Arsenal not appeared! Did I dig up another Henry? Or Bergkamp? Or is it a supreme being that surpasses the two of them?

At this moment, Wenger suddenly became agitated.

"According to your characteristics, I adjusted our formation and changed to a 3-2-3-2 formation, and you, the one in the middle, your position is still the back that you are used to, and it is also the playmaker that you are used to, and your partner in the back is Arteta, Wilshere in front, Rosicky and Ramsey on the left and right." Arsene Wenger pulled out a tactical board on which he drew the team's formation.

Wenger continued: "Your mission is to ---- no mission! Kick as you want! I'm not going to make any tactical arrangements that limit your free play! All I want is a free you! ”

"Free me? Don't have a task? It was the first time Zhang Xu had heard such a strange tactical arrangement.

"That's right! I have watched every one of your games very closely, especially the last ten games, and I was amazed to see that you have a very keen sense of observation and judgment of the game, and at times, I even feel that you are even better than your manager, Mr. Oltra! Wenger nodded and continued:

"Also, you're able to make timely and accurate adjustments to the realities on the field, whether it's offensive or defensive, and you have a lot of control over the tempo! So, I feel the need to give you the freedom to play! Because you are the strongest you who play freely! ”

"Uh-uh," Zhang Xu opened his mouth and didn't know what to say, he couldn't say that he was such a, right? So he could only be speechless.

"The team will have you at the heart of the team and everybody will be fully involved with you, defending or attacking around you. So, Zhang, just play to your heart's content, I believe you will definitely become the strongest heart of Arsenal! Arsene Wenger's tone was firm and forceful.

"Okay, don't worry, I'll do my best!" If Wenger trusts himself so much, what else is there to say? Done!

"Now, the second thought I'm going to say is that I want you to be the captain of the team!" Arsene Wenger solemnly stated his second thought.

"What? Captain? At this moment, Zhang Xu was a little stunned!

How can it be the captain? He's just joined the team and he's only 22 years old! Zhang Xu never thought that Wenger would have the idea of appointing himself as the captain.

"Yes, I just want you to be the new captain of the team!" Arsene Wenger nodded and explained: "It's not a decision I made with a hot head, besides, do you think I'm a hot-headed person?" ”

"Let you be the captain of the team, for three reasons, first, when you were in Deportivo La Coruna, you have already served as the vice-captain of the team, and often play as the captain on the field, your influence in Deportivo is unmatched, and even the captain Belleron is far less influential than you are in the team!"

"Second, you're a typical all-rounder, which means you can defend, attack, and organize! Such a well-rounded and tough player is the perfect choice to be the captain. ”

"Third, I also showed you the formation just now, I gave you the right to play freely, so naturally I want to give you a position to play freely! I'm going to let you fly completely unrestrained! Unleash all your energy! So, you can't be the captain of this one! ”

Finally, Wenger said: "Zhang, I believe in your personal charm, and I believe in your personal strength even more!" You will definitely be the best and strongest captain Arsenal has ever seen! ”

The best and strongest captain?

Zhang Xu's blood was ignited by this sentence at once! (To be continued.) )