252 Officially joined the Arsenal
The summer heat in London is unabated, with few fans paying attention to transfers between clubs, and even the ongoing 'revolution' at Stamford Bridge is overshadowed by England fans' eyes on Portugal as the European Championship rages on.
Now the legend of England's new golden boy is circulating in the streets.
Wayne Rooney.
A Merseyside teenager who scored a brace in the second game against Switzerland after England were beaten by France in the first game of the European Championship.
All England fans are looking forward to him as the new golden boy, the new generation of England's flag stars after Owen.
Qin Xiong, who arrived in London last night, did not follow the European Championship matches, but quickly fell asleep to recharge his batteries and arrived at Arsenal with Freddy this morning.
Vice President Dane warmly took Qin Xiong on a tour of Highbury, and the club staff recorded the qiē on camera.
Arsenal referred to Ajax's commercial growth in the second half of last season, believing that the signing of Qin Xiong is not only the competitive growth required by Wenger, but also a sharp weapon for commercial development in the Asian market.
There was still a small wave of fans who came outside the club to welcome Qin Xiong's arrival, and they were allowed to enter the stadium by Dane and welcome Qin Xiong in an orderly manner in the stands.
After all, Qin Xiong is the honor of the Champions League champion in Highbury, an honor that countless Arsenal fans have been looking forward to for a long time.
Qin Xiong walked around the stadium in casual clothes and then waved to the fans in the stands, which were probably only a few hundred fans in the stands, which was obviously a far cry from the large fan base that Arsenal had in London. But Qin Xiong didn't mind. Hopefully, many Arsenal fans will know about him. It comes from last season when he helped Ajax keep Arsenal out of the Champions League quarter-finals.
It's just that those 180 minutes of play, to say how impressive it was, it's really an exaggeration.
Qin Xiong then went to the club's medical room accompanied by Dane to conduct a physical examination and a test of motor function.
In the medical room, Qin Xiong was shirtless, with a line on his body that tested his body movements, and he gave a thumbs up to the camera with the team doctor who presided over his physical examination.
The Arsenal team doctor was very happy with his fitness. The number of kinesiology is impeccable.
Before noon, Qin Xiong and Dane officially held the signing ceremony in the conference room.
After the signing was completed, a scene in the conference room was put on Arsenal's official website, officially announcing to the outside world that Arsenal had signed Qin Xiong from Ajax!
All that remains is to open the summer transfer market window in the early hours of July 1, and Qin Xiong's player contract will be renewed, and he will be filed with the FA and UEFA, representing him to officially become an Arsenal player.
There will be no problems with this process, after all, Ajax has received all the money and the contract has been signed. It's just a necessary process.
Qin Xiong, Freddie. The three of Dane had lunch at a mid-to-high-end restaurant in the city of London.
Dane asked Qin Xiong about the schedule in China, and he expressed regret when he learned that Qin Xiong could not participate in Arsenal's summer preparations, but this is also what Arsenal clubs, including Arsene Wenger, know in advance, that the Asian Cup will not start until mid-July.
Dane focused on discussing with Qin Xiong during lunch what he wanted to wear in the Arsenal shirt.
Qin Xiong wore the No. 28 shirt in Ajax before, which is of special significance, he officially joined Ajax on the 28th, and 2+8 also represents the No. 10.
Today is June 19th.
Qin Xiong wanted to wear the No. 19 shirt, because the No. 10 shirt was Bergkamp's, he wouldn't even ask, he remembered Bergkamp's number very well when he played against Arsenal, even if it was a polite inquiry, it was actually a very rude move.
Bergkamp is an iconic figure of an era for Arsenal.
At the same time, there is also a layer of meaning that today is Qin Xiong's birthday.
19th birthday, 19th. 1+9 is also 10.
Qin Xiong wanted to wear the No. 19 jersey, but Dane frowned.
Gilberto Silva wears the number 19 shirt.
This Qin Xiong didn't pay attention when he played against Arsenal, after all, he always faced Silva head-on in the game, and his number was not visible, and when he looked back at the back, he could always see No. 10 Bergkamp, No. 14 Henry, No. 7 Pire, and No. 8 Ljungberg.
Dane has indicated that he would like to ask Silva if the Brazilian defender is willing to give up the number 19 shirt.
Qin Xiong immediately said that there was no need to make any extraneous complications, and Dane showed him the number that Arsenal was vacant now.
Within the 20th, the more classic number, the 9th is occupied by Reyes, who was heavily acquired by Arsenal half a year ago, but the No. 11 shirt has no owner.
There are 2, 5, 6 forward, he doesn't like it, because in the ancient days of football, the smaller the player number, the lower the position.
There is only number 15 ahead, which has no special significance.
Qin Xiong decided to wear the No. 11 robe.
Dane immediately nodded in agreement.
As for Van Persie, one of the four Dutch talents who was bought cheaply before Qin Xiong, his number has not yet been decided, Qin Xiong decided first, so how many sizes Van Persie wears, wait for him to come back from the European Cup.
Two o'clock in the afternoon.
Qin Xiong and Dane appeared at the Arsenal club's press conference.
Fleet Street, which dominates public opinion in England and even Europe, has sent a number of reporters here to report on Arsenal's transfer process.
There is no doubt that Qin Xiong is Arsenal's biggest acquisition this summer!
He is worth almost twice as much as he brought in Robin van Persie.
The energetic Qin Xiong took over Arsenal's shirt from Dane, he showed his new jersey to the media, and turned around to show the number, No. 11!
Finally, he put on his new shirt and sat on the stage and said in fluent English: "It's a pleasure to join a team of championship level like Arsenal, the world was shocked by the team that won the Premier League title unbeaten last season, I am excited by manager Arsène Wenger's plan to create a beautiful football in Highbury, I think we share the same philosophy in football, this is the main reason why I am proud to be here, my career has come to a new stage, this is a new beginning for me, I will want to fight with Arsenal. Strive for more honors, personal success here, and contribute to the success of the team, thank you! ”
Qin Xiong left the Arsenal club after the press conference, and he sat in the car and prepared to return to the hotel with Freddie.
The ticket back to China has been booked, the flight departure time is at night, he has no intention of shopping, this return to China will be him alone, Freddie will temporarily stay in London to find an apartment for him, and also help him arrange to learn to drive in the UK, take a driver's license and other things, no way, the driver's license can only be used in his own country, even if Qin Xiong has a Chinese driver's license, he can't use it in the UK.
As he calmly admired the city of London through the car window, his phone shook in his hand, and he looked down and smiled.
It was a text message from Sylvia, asking what he was doing.
The news of his arrival in London had been informed of Sylvia yesterday, but he had no plans to go to Amsterdam because he would have to return to China in the evening.
He texted him to apologize, telling her that he was on his way back to his hotel and that he would take a flight back to China in the evening after a break.
Sylvia sent a text message to him: Come to Big Ben!
Qin Xiong was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood, his mood suddenly became extremely excited, and asked the driver to drive to Big Ben.
Located on the banks of the River Thames, outside London's landmark Big Ben, Qin Xiong got out of the car and looked around here, and finally saw the figure that made him think about it in the endless crowd.
Sylvia, who was dressed in casual clothes, stood there, she should have seen Qin Xiong a long time ago, her eyes staring at Qin Xiong, with a wonderful smile on her face.
Qin Xiong walked towards her quickly, turning into a trot as he walked, and when he came to her, he picked her up and turned around twice, while Sylvia blushed and lowered her head with excitement and kissed Qin Xiong's cheek passionately.
When whistles sounded around him, Qin Xiong turned his head and noticed that Sylvia hadn't come here alone.
There was also Georgia, as well as some of Qin Xiong's friends in the Netherlands, Zeller, De Heus, Luisel, and Kaahus, all of whom took their girlfriends and stood around in pairs with smiles on their faces.
Just as Qin Xiong put down Sylvia to say hello, they said to Qin Xiong in unison, "Hi, happy birthday!" ”
Qin Xiong smiled dumbly, what a big surprise.
He laughed as he walked over and hugged his friends one by one. (To be continued......)