On 3 January 2018, Manchester United won 4-2 away at Everton.

On the morning of the third day, Manchester United held a brief ceremony.

Farewell to Mkhitaryan.

There was no farewell match, no public farewell ceremony, only Mourinho's separate farewell to Mkhitaryan on the training ground.

It looks a little shabby.

But that's about it.

For Manchester United, Mkhitaryan is just a player who has been with the team for more than a year, and he doesn't have too much affection for the club to say goodbye with much fanfare. It's just a goodbye before the transfer is signed.

And for Mkhitaryan, the experience was not so emotional, for Manchester United as a club.

However, he still has many warm friendships in this team.

For example, Xia Xing, Lukaku, Smalling and other teammates, and Mourinho.

He was well aware and moved by Mourinho's efforts to keep him.

But the club wanted to trade him for Sanchez and Mkhitaryan was well aware.

Therefore, it is not wise to force you to stay, and leaving early is the right choice.

Standing in front of his teammates on the familiar turf of the training ground, Mkhitaryan, dressed in a suit, looked at everyone sincerely.

"Guys, I'm leaving.

"Hmm...... Very reluctant.

"Although it is a bit of an official statement to say this, it is a sincere expression of my heart.

"I like you guys, I like the team,

"Every image I saw on the pitch with everyone last season will always be in my mind.

"No matter how long it takes, I'll proudly say that someone said,

"I used to be part of the quadruple winners Manchester United!

"I'm so proud!

"Now I'm leaving, it's a shame I can't play in the Champions League with you.

"I wish Manchester United to still win the championship this year.

"I wish you all the best!"

Teammates stepped forward to hug Mkhitaryan.

Lukaku: "Man, I'm super reluctant to let you go......"

Smalling: "I really like you. ”

Xia Xing: "Hopefully, one day, we will have the opportunity to play football together." ”

Listening to the words of his teammates, the corners of Mkhitaryan's eyes moistened slightly.

Finally, there is Jose Mourinho.

He stepped forward and hugged his beloved disciple vigorously.

"Young man, I have a hunch that we will meet again in the future! When the time comes, we will fight the world together! Come on! ”

Mkhitaryan left, and Xia Xing, as a representative, sent him out of the gate of the club and put him in the car.

The two hugged again.

"Captain, the next time we meet, we'll be rivals."

'It's going to be tough next time we play Arsenal.'

"Of course, hehe. I wish you all the best and win another Golden Globe next year! ”

The car drove away from the Carrington training base, and Xia Xing smiled bitterly.

I really can't get used to the way this guy looks in a suit.

All the best, man!

It was business as usual that morning, as if nothing had happened.

For a club like Manchester United, it's not a big deal to have people come and go.

In the afternoon, another brief ceremony was held at the Carrington training base.

Meet Sanchez.

Sending off Mkhitaryan in the morning and welcoming Sanchez in the afternoon.

The Carrington training base was a lively day.

Unlike the warmth of the farewell in the morning, the welcome ceremony in the afternoon was noticeably deserted.

People are still those people, there are no fewer people, but there is less kindness.

Mkhitaryan is in the Manchester United squad and his panacea makes him important to the team.

It can compensate for the shortcomings of multiple positions, and the passing is excellent, especially if it does not pose an absolute direct threat to any position.

That's why his teammates love him.

Sanchez is different.

He is the number one star of the former Arsenal, the top five superstar in the Premier League, and a top striker.

Such a positioning has a competitive impact on many players in Manchester United's squad.

So when Sanchez finished introducing himself, the applause was not so loud.

Mourinho's brow furrowed slightly.

Rooney, who is injured, is not here today, and Carrick is not good at words, and his welcome speech is lackluster.

Mourinho set his sights on Xia Xing.

Xia Xing understood what Mourinho was expecting, and he stood up decisively and looked at Sanchez with a smile.

"Man, it's a pleasure to be teammates with you.

"Manchester United is a great club, the last thing we need is big stars, and what we need the most is big stars.

"Next we will face a four-line battle, and the game will have,

'I'm sure you'll be able to bring your good form at Arsenal to Manchester United.

"Join us in the championship race!

"Welcome!"

Xia Xing's sunny words made the atmosphere of the scene much better.

Sanchez's face, which had been a little serious just now, also showed a smile at this moment.

"Thank you, Xia,

"It's a good feeling to finally be able to stop playing against you,

"The thought of receiving your assist makes me so excited.

"The thought of being able to play with everyone makes me want to play now!

"Please give me a lot of advice in the future!"

This time, Xia Xing took the lead in applauding, and the applause was much louder than just now.

Jose Mourinho breathed a sigh of relief.

Xia Xing is really a full young man.

The phrase "the game is there" that he said just now is that there are some teammates in the same position at the point, and don't affect the private relationship because of competition.

This lad is such a natural captain.

"Alexis, when I heard that you were going to join the team, I was very happy.

"Who would turn down a world-class striker?

"Your talent will definitely help the team and I'm looking forward to you.

"Come on guys, for all the champions, sprint!"

With only half a day of training, there was not much time left for Sanchez to integrate into the team.

But even after only half a day, the United team-mates have learned enough about the talented striker.

Strong!

Indeed strong!

When handling the ball in front, Sanchez's skills are definitely at the level of Manchester United's first gear!

It is no exaggeration to say that in addition to Xia Xing and Pogba, Sanchez can rank third in the team's technical level!

The handling of the ball in the front court during several training matches has amazed the United team-mates.

It's really a first-class star, amazing.

Seeing that the competitors were so strong, Manchester United's forward players also tensed.

Even Romelu Lukaku, who usually seems a little lazy, ran very aggressively today.

Rashford even watched Sanchez's technical moves from time to time, secretly learning from himself.

Other attacking players have also been clearly influenced by Sanchez, and their form has risen to a certain extent.

This made Mourinho very satisfied.

That's nice.

If Sanchez's addition can create a "catfish effect", it would be quite good.

The next half of the season will be the most important half of Manchester United!

(End of chapter)