Chapter 10 Debut

Chapter 10 Debut

On August 10, 2010, Degan set off from Florence to Barcelona. After undergoing a medical examination, he officially signed the contract. As the world champion, he teamed up with one of the best clubs in the world. The media paid great attention to it. The signing process was broadcast live.

With a five-year contract and an annual salary of up to 17 million euros after tax, Degan has become the well-deserved No. 1 player in football.

The news that Degan signed with Barcelona has already been reported by the media. Now those reporters are more interested in the fact that at the signing ceremony of Degan, the Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola who was supposed to appear was absent.

Before getting in touch, the reporter tried to interview Messi and asked him about the attitude he showed when Degan joined. The reporters all had a premonition that this world-class hand in hand might not be too calm behind it.

"I don't care who comes or who leaves, I only care about Barcelona's results in the new season!"

These are the original words of Messi when he was interviewed at the time. After speaking, Messi left in a hurry. From his expression, it can be seen that Messi is a little dissatisfied with this signing.

Because before this, the media had already surpassed him. Russell intended to use Degan to replace Messi's core position in Barcelona. Feeling that his position was threatened, Messi would naturally not be happy.

And Guardiola's attitude is more worthy of in-depth study. Everyone knows that Guardiola attaches great importance to Messi. In order to help Messi to the core position, he did not hesitate to sell Ronaldinho. In several seasons, several players who could threaten Messi's status have been expelled one after another, such as Deco, Eto'o, and Ibrahimovic who was expelled this summer.

Among them, Ibrahimovic's departure is certainly because he did not adapt to Barcelona's tactics and did not perform well, but more importantly, Messi once said that he prefers to be active in the middle, while the top team at the top of the formation Ibrahimovic takes Messi's place.

People say that there is no love for no reason in this world, but Guardiola's love for Messi is for no reason.

Messi is also an ordinary person. Besides football, he also has his own life. Outside the football field, it is not easy for the team to restrain players. It can only rely on the players' self-discipline in their profession. Although Guardiola did not limit Messi's living space outside of football, he gave him more meticulous care.

In recent years, Messi has seldom been injured. The main factor is that Messi's diet, nutrition and training arrangements have become more rational. Guardiola has formulated detailed life arrangements for Messi, and Messi has followed them.

Messi likes "Argentine veal" and "French cheese". However, Guardiola concluded that these foods are not completely beneficial to Messi's body after reasonable consideration of nutrition, so Guardiola formulated for Messi. more reasonable recipes.

During the training, Messi was equipped with a personal fitness trainer. When Messi went there, the "fitness trainer" would accompany him there. Even when Messi was on vacation, the trainer would accompany him. Messi's achievements are due to the physical fitness teacher, so Messi is also very grateful. This "physical fitness teacher" and??" are also quite harmonious with Messi's family.

From the field to the field, Guardiola's care for Messi is almost in every possible way. For the Argentine striker, Guardiola's words are enough to fully express his attitude: "We will not doubt Messi, even from now on. He didn't score a single goal from the beginning to the end of the season. I don't think there is any player in history who can reach the height he is now. There is no way a player who is so consistent, always healthy, and keeps working as hard as he does, I've never seen anyone else like him, as consistent, maybe I'm too young, but I've never been with any player like that Played and never managed a player like him, he's on a level above everyone else, he's a gift from heaven."

A sentence that Guardiola often emphasizes is that everyone in Barcelona "does not doubt Messi": "Messi knows the views of all of us, the views of all the coaching staff, all those who care about him, and all others. The player's perception, all of us are delighted with what he has done, has done, and will do. Without him, we would be nothing without a doubt."

Even when Degan came to Barcelona for a physical examination, when Guardiola was interviewed by reporters, he praised Messi's role in the same way, as if he didn't know the existence of Degan.

After the signing ceremony was completed, the reporters couldn't help asking Russell about this topic. Russell's explanation for this was: "Barcelona is now preparing for the new season. I am very happy. There is no coach who does not want his staff to have more elite soldiers. As for why he did not come to the scene to participate in the signing ceremony today, I can only say that he has his own arrangements, and I do not agree with you just now. Degan is a great player, Josep is also a great coach, I firmly believe that together they can make Barcelona invincible!"

Russell seemed full of confidence. Degan was the player he strongly advocated bringing in, and he could help him stabilize his position as the chairman. Naturally, Russell must firmly support Degan.

Immediately afterwards, the reporter threw this question to Degan. Degan had expected to encounter such a situation. He had heard Zahavi say that Guardiola did not welcome him to Barcelona, ​​but Now that he is here, Deegan is confident of success here.

"I don't care about those things, I'm here just to play football, I think if I can show my quality on the pitch, I won't be in the same embarrassing situation as the Swedes last year. As for my new coach, I only know that he is the great captain in the history of Barcelona, ​​he was very good as a player, and after becoming the head coach, he has also achieved success, I believe we will cooperate very well!"

Degan has released a friendly signal, but I don't know how Guardiola will respond to Degan's overtures.

Immediately afterwards, a reporter asked whether Degan could integrate into Barcelona's tactical system.

"I believe in my ability, Barcelona's pass-and-control style of play, we have tried it in Fiorentina and the Belgian national team before, I think the achievements of the two teams on different battlefields can already explain a lot of problems , Can I really integrate into it? I can't say it now. It depends on what kind of role Guardiola arranges for me. Everything should be verified during the game. It's too early to say anything! "

Next is a topic that cannot be avoided-Messi!

"Messi is an excellent player. He is very skilled and has a very terrifying aggressiveness. I admire him very much. Before we were opponents, now and in the next five years, we will fight side by side as teammates. !"

Degan doesn't have any bad feelings towards Messi. At best, it's just competition on the field. So far, Degan is undoubtedly in the lead.

Degan also knows Messi's attitude. Although he really wants to choke back, but for some reason, his temper is much smaller now than before, especially after returning from South Korea, this feeling has become very obvious.

Could it be that when someone really likes someone, even his personality changes?

All right! Even if that's the case!

Although the head coach doesn't welcome him, and the current team leader doesn't want to see him, at least the fans are still very enthusiastic about Degan. Since arriving in Barcelona today, the fans have given great support to both the previous medical examination and the subsequent press conference. enthusiasm.

This made Digan very pleased!

"Barcelona is a great team. In history, Barcelona has avoided countless championships. It is an honor for me to join here. From the first day I came here, the fans made me feel enthusiastic. Thank you very much They, and it is time for me to repay them, coming here, my goal is very clear, that is the championship, I will do my best to help Barcelona win all the championships!"

"The first game you will face next is the Spanish Super Cup against Real Madrid. I don't know. Do you have confidence in this game? Once again, you will face off against your brother Kaka on the court. How about it?"

Degan couldn't help laughing when he heard this: "Ricciardo wanted me to join Real Madrid before the start of the World Cup, but I chose Barcelona in the end. I think I still prefer to play against Ricardo on the court. In the previous World Cup, we had agreed that we would compete in the final, but it was a pity that Brazil failed to pass the Dutch barrier. Now the opportunity comes again. Of course I want to be the last Winner, just, I'm afraid Ricardo won't let me take it easy! However, he is not in a good condition now, and there are still many doubts about whether he can play this game, but I still very much hope that he can recover as soon as possible , Without his game, I will feel a little boring!"

Degan joined Barcelona. The civil war between the Wright brothers was repeatedly hyped up before. This topic was the most eye-catching gimmick in the Italian league before. Now the battlefield has shifted to the Spanish arena. People's expectations index Still very high.

Before, Kaka also expressed his welcome to Degan in an interview: "Rod doesn't want to come to Real Madrid, which makes me very helpless. I am very much looking forward to the fact that our two brothers can fight side by side, but obviously he I don't think so, it's fine now, people always like to compare us two brothers, now the comparison will become more intuitive!"

After the press conference, Degan, accompanied by Russell and others, boarded the rostrum of the Nou Camp Stadium, where he will complete his first appearance.

At this time last year, the Swede Zlatan Ibrahimovic also announced his visit to the Nou Camp in the same place, but after just one year, Ibrahimovic left in despair , Returning to his more familiar Italian football.

Now it's Digan's turn, whether he can complete the conquest here, people are waiting to see.

Although there is no game, the Nou Camp is still full of seats today. When Ronaldinho joined, it attracted more than 20,000 fans. When Ibrahimovic joined last year, the Nou Camp came. Fifty-five thousand fans participated in the welcome ceremony, and the arrival of Degan today made the whole Camp Nou completely boil.

The whole ceremony started with the speech of club chairman Russell, who said: "Thank you for your presence and support. Barcelona is a club with a long history. Everyone knows the meaning of joining this club. It is a great honor for us to Degan, the most outstanding player in world football last season, was signed. He has also fulfilled his great dream. Starting today, Degan is a part of our team. Barcelona was moved by his determination and belief. Now we We need Degan's help to make Barcelona bigger and stronger. This is your stage and your jersey. From today onwards, Barcelona is your home. I hope you will love it. Thank you! Degan! Welcome to your new home, Barcelona! Degan is a fantastic player, Barcelona is a fantastic team, now Degan joining Barcelona is a dream come true!"

Russell's entire speech was repeatedly interrupted by enthusiastic fans at the Nou Camp, who kept shouting "Rod, Rhodes" to Russell's relief.

Then Degan took the microphone and made his first speech to the Barcelona fans: "Thank you very much for the welcome from all the fans. It's great to be here. This is the beginning of a new journey. I am grateful for everything the club has given me. , I am here to help Barcelona win the championship."

Later, in front of tens of thousands of fans, Russell handed the No. 9 jersey to Degan, marking the beginning of his Barcelona era in his career.

Then Degan went from the stadium to the dressing room to change clothes. Five minutes later, Degan in military uniform returned to the Camp Nou. Looking at Degan in the Barcelona jersey, the scene couldn't help but burst into excitement.

Degan showed off his skillful football skills in front of the photographers, including juggling, picking, and heading. After the freestyle football performance, Degan squatted on the ground again, posing for pictures.

Then Degan got up, walked around the field and shot the footballs placed on the sideline to the stands one by one. As a gift to the fans, when the last ball was shot, the fans at the Camp Nou applauded again .

Degan's journey at the Nou Camp, accompanied by the cheers of the fans, officially began!