For a long time, heading to Qatar, Saudi Arabia, or the United States Major League Soccer was synonymous with the end of a footballer's career.
It wasn't until 2023 that Ronaldo joined a Saudi team, returned to Europe, and led them to victory in the Champions League, creating a new trajectory.
YYDS!
Desailly's family was still persuading him, but his phone had already rung.
It was his former national teammate Deschamps calling.
"Hello, Didier," Desailly answered the call.
"Marcel, thank God you finally picked up," Deschamps's voice had a note of panic, "Hierro is gone! There's an open starting spot for a center back at Manchester City, are you coming or not?"
Desailly was stunned. This... this direct?
Seeing that Desailly hadn't said a word, Deschamps quickly added, "I called you first with this good news. You should hurry up and think about it. Maxa, Schmeichel, Guardiola—they're all contacting other people."