London International Airport, the sun is shining.

As the taxi drove along the airport boulevard leading to the Arsenal Club, his eyes darting out the window at the scenery speeding by, a young man with blond hair holding a round suitcase with a look of anticipation and nervousness in his eyes.

Seeing the expression on his face through the rearview mirror, the bearded taxi driver smiled: "Little one, are you here in London to look for a job?" ”

"Huh? Uh-uh, sort of. ”

Hearing this question, Rakitic's expression became a little embarrassed, and seeing his reaction, the taxi driver thought he had guessed correctly, turned the steering wheel, and continued to smile: "Don't be nervous, I also came to London from a small rural area back then." At first, I heard that Londoners were arrogant and difficult to get along with, but I have lived here for 30 years now and have a beautiful London wife. ”

"Well, you're so happy."

"Hahaha, of course, but ah, it's all thanks to my way of life!"

"The way of life?"

Rakitic was stunned for a moment, and the taxi driver smiled proudly: "Yes, it is to say more nice things and praise others more." Let me tell you, proud people are often also arrogant, they don't have any expression on the surface, they don't care about the good things they say, but they are secretly happy in their hearts, as long as they are happy, you can also get some benefits.

Got it? Complimenting others is important for those of us who are ordinary people with no background. ”

Do you praise others more?

But Mr. Chen Mo is not from London.

However, he has lived in London for several years, so he must have been affected by it a little

Kindness!

Anyway, it's definitely right to say good things!

Come on, Ivan!

Such a great opportunity!

Mr. Chen Mo must be coaxed!

The taxi driver was muttering, completely oblivious to Rakitic clenching his fists in the back seat.

Yes, excited!

Very excited!

Speaking of which, he still feels like he is in a dream when everything that has happened in the past few days.

Two weeks ago, his agent was in talks with Schalke 04 about a transfer.

Schalke 04 is not a top giant, but it is not bad, finishing fourth in the Bundesliga last season.

To be able to go to Schalke 04, to be honest, he Rakitic is already very satisfied, after all, he is also a relatively low-key and introverted character.

But!

A week ago, the news of Modric's 40 million euro transfer from Arsenal to Real Madrid shocked the entire football world and changed the fate of Rakitic.

At that time, he Rakitic was still complaining that Modric didn't know how to cherish it, and he had the opportunity to create an era with Chen Mo, but he had to choose to leave.

If it were him, then even if Wenger drove people away with a broomstick, he would have to stay at Arsenal!

A little licking.

But there's nothing wrong with that.

In today's football world, except for those giants in the midfield core, there is no player who does not want to play next to Chen Mo.

Chen Mo is too versatile.

Playing next to such a player will get smoother and smoother!

If you play well, the ball will rise quickly!

Rakitic, who is only 19 years old this year, dreamed of playing with Chen Mo, but he never expected that his dream would really come true!

A few days before Modric's official transfer announcement, Arsenal called his agent!

He didn't promise starting time or even bench time, but Arsene Wenger promised to give him a level playing field.

The conditions look harsh, after all, he Rakitic went to Schalke 04 but was given a starting position, but!

What does Schalke 04 compare with Arsenal?

Arsenal now have two Champions Leagues in hand, and even if Modric is gone, the overall framework is still there.

Chen Mo has experienced two or three batches of teammates before and after, but it turns out that as long as Chen Mo is arranged with suitable teammates and given a certain amount of time to run-in, he can lead the team to win the championship!

What's more, the pain experienced by Arsenal this time is still far from the situation when Vieira Essien was almost rebuilt.

Arsenal still have a lot of hope to continue to compete for the title this year!

And, most critically

It is said that there is no starting time, but in his Rakitic opinion, the competition for this starting is not fierce!

It's not conceited, it's that there are few players in the Arsenal team who are suitable to fill Modric's vacancy!

Luka Modric has been linking up to central midfield at Arsenal, more often relying on a large coverage area to help defend and cut forward without the ball to take away defenders.

To put it simply, 40% of the organization's core traits plus 60% of blue-collar traits are added.

But what are the remaining midfielders in Arsenal's squad right now?

Alexander Song, Diarra, Flamini and Nasri.

Alexander Song and Diarra are both pure defensive midfielders, the organizational ability is not enough, they play with Mascherano, Chen Mo can not continue to create pressure in the midfield, must frequently retreat to respond, Arsenal is equivalent to playing double midfield.

Although Nasri's organizational ability is enough, his defensive ability is not good, and he did not play with Chen Mo last season, so it can be said that Chen Mo is the next substitute.

In this case, in fact, to put it bluntly, he Rakitic and Flamini are going to compete for the starter!

"There's only one person competing! If you want to compete anymore, then you can't blame others! ”

Looking at the scenery outside the window, secretly cheering himself up, the highlights in Rakitic's eyes became more and more obvious, and at this moment, suddenly- "boom"

The taxi shook, and the roar of the engine came from all directions.

In Rakitic's confused state, the taxi slowly stopped, and the driver burst out two words of Shet, and then turned around and said: "I'm sorry boy, my car is making an old mistake again, but fortunately it's not a high-speed here." Uh, that, wait for the towing company if you're not in a hurry, if you're in a hurry."

"No, no, no! I'll see if there's a ride! ”

Not in a hurry?!

I made an appointment with Mr. Arsene Wenger!

Just now he was still fantasizing about the peak moment of the future, but now he pulled his crotch, Rakitic looked at his watch and panicked, and hurriedly dropped a banknote and got out of the car with a cylindrical suitcase to the side of the road, ready to see if he could stop the hitchhiker.

But it's a pity that the driver is copying the small road, and there is not even a hair on the winding and undulating road.

“.”

Speechless, urgent!

However, Rakitic did not sit still, and hurriedly asked the driver: "Can you ask how far it is from the city?" ”

"Huh? It's about thirty miles. ”

"Thank you."

Under the driver's dull gaze, Rakitic took off his suit and stuffed it into his suitcase, and ran along the road shirtless.

"This guy is probably trying to run away to London, is he?"

I was a little surprised, but in the end, it was the British, the driver had seen all the strange things, and he didn't care too much, and just squatted on the side of the road and smoked.

At the same time, the other side.

London International Airport car park.

"What the hell is a plane, it's late again! Hey, I can't make the appointment with Arsene Wenger. ”

Chen Mo threw his luggage into the trunk, muttering in his mouth, and Kaoru Yuechi, who was wearing a floral dress and a fisherman's hat, glanced at him: "Just tell you to book an early flight, you have to get stuck." ”

"Isn't that why Enzo and Alvarez's parents have to cook a meal for us? Parents are so enthusiastic, they can't refuse, it will hurt the feelings of children. ”

"Okay, okay, get in the car, I know a shortcut."

(End of chapter)