Chapter 222 The winter window ends, off-field issues
In addition to head coach Pearson, Vardy himself, sitting in the back of the bus, also received a call from his agent immediately.
"Jamie! Good news!"
"Huh? What good news?"
"Both Liverpool and Arsenal have triggered your release clause and intend to let You join them!”
Hearing this, Vardy couldn't help but his brows jumped sharply.
Liverpool!
Arsenal!
These two clubs are definitely one of the most famous Premier League clubs in England and even in the world.
Arsenal’s undefeated championship deeds and Liverpool’s miracle in Istanbul are stories that players and fans talk about;
There are also the famous stars, Henry, Bergkamp, Vieira, Dalglish, Michael Owen, Gerrard
For countless local English players, facing these two The olive branch offered by this club will definitely be tempting.
Vardy is no exception!
For a moment, he held the mobile phone, and his heart felt ripples.
You know, a few years ago, I was working in a prosthetic factory while playing in an amateur league that no one cared about.
At that time, I was still wandering and struggling between my livelihood and my dreams.
He kept asking himself, should he continue to persevere?
Do you want to continue running on the court and chase your football dream?
And now, he is actually spotted by Premier League giants with glorious histories like Liverpool and Arsenal!
And they are still willing to pay the termination fee for themselves and buy them out? !
However, the inner excitement and excitement only lasted for less than a moment, and Vardy quickly calmed down.
Although he knows very well that such opportunities do not come easily.
However, this is related to his career.
One question he has to think about is, is now a good time to transfer?
For Vardy himself, being able to move to a bigger club at the age of 28 is also a precious opportunity left in his career.
Playing for giant clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool will obviously be more conducive to his selection for the Three Lions in the future.
For Arsenal and Liverpool, maybe Vardy is not a superstar or a big-name forward.
But in terms of value, ability, and adaptability to the Premier League, Vardy is already the most cost-effective forward in the entire league!
You know, among the top ten players in the Premier League scorer list this season, Vardy has the highest shot conversion rate.
He scored eleven goals in just fifty-three shots.
It takes an average of 4.8 shots to score one goal!
Considering that he plays for a newly promoted team with a weak overall strength, this shot conversion rate is enough to prove his efficiency!
Moreover, Vardy has scored goals against powerful teams at the top of the league, so he can be said to be a big-time player.
For various reasons, this is why Arsenal and Liverpool directly smashed the termination clause and wanted to take the others away!
"I am now planning to leave for London to talk to their transfer director about personal treatment"
The agent's tone was full of excitement.
Whether it is the interests and future of his clients or his own commission, he certainly feels that this is a great opportunity that cannot be missed.
However, Vardy’s next words immediately stunned him:
“No need to go!”
“Huh? What does this mean? ?”
Holding the mobile phone in his hand, Vardy glanced at Ling Feng, who was sitting in the seat opposite and sleeping with headphones on, and couldn't help but said firmly:
"I don't plan to leave Leicester City!"< br>
Actually, it is not difficult to make this decision.
The reason why Vardy is able to achieve his current achievements is that in addition to thanking himself for not giving up and his wife who has always supported him, the most important thing to thank is the club Leicester City!
At first, it was Leicester City's chief scout Walsh who discovered him, and then Leicester City gave him the opportunity to play in the English Championship, which made him truly become a professional player!
It is precisely because of playing for the Leicester City team that he won the league and FA Cup championships, and was successfully selected for the national team, allowing him to show his love for football on a great stage like the World Cup.
So, he is very grateful to the club Leicester City.
It would be so ungrateful to leave in the middle of the season when the team needs you most!
Even if you take away the deep feelings for the Leicester City team, from a competitive perspective, now is definitely not a good time to transfer!
In Leicester City, he is the absolute main force on the front line!
However, whether he moves to Arsenal or Liverpool, he will face more intense competition and have to adapt to the team's tactical play.
Instead of going to a wealthy club to be a rotation or substitute, it is better to stay in Leicester City and be the top scorer!
Moreover, at the Leicester City club, he felt the harmonious and friendly team atmosphere, as well as the positive and enterprising spirit!
He very much hopes to grow, progress and participate with it.
And more importantly, in these two teams, there is no such a good teammate as Ling Feng who is willing to keep feeding him cake!
The agent on the other end of the phone also heard Vardy's determination:
"Jamie, are you sure? This may be your last chance to go to a wealthy club"
"I One hundred percent sure!”
After a moment of silence, the broker also knew that his client had made a decision.
He knows Vardy's character very well, he always says the same thing and makes decisions that even his family cannot change.
"Well, since you don't plan to leave, then we won't leave! However, we also have to negotiate with the club and sign a new contract!"
"Well, please leave on this matter. You."
"Wait for my good news."
. . .
When the team bus returned to Leicester's Belvoir base, the team's head coach Pearson and chief scout Walsh immediately called Vardy to the office.
"Jamie, I believe you have also received the news."
However, before the two of them persuaded Vardy to stay, Vardy already knew what they wanted to say, and spoke directly to express himself Attitude:
“Don’t worry, Coach, Steve, I’m not leaving!”
“I love playing on this team. And, I still have something here. Many things have not been completed yet. Before that, I will not leave!"
Hearing this, Pearson and Walsh looked at each other and couldn't help but smile.
Although Vardy's decision is not surprising.
However, after hearing Vardy say this in person, the big stone that had been hanging in their hearts was relieved.
Perhaps, the best deal they made in this winter window was to retain the club’s leading shooter!
The next day, the Guardian exclusively broke the news that both Arsenal and Liverpool had triggered Vardy’s termination clause and planned to compete for the Blue Fox striker! Both Arsenal and Liverpool fans are excited about this news.
As one of the BIG6 giants, neither the Gunners nor the Red Army are in good shape this season.
Especially Liverpool, from the league runner-up last season to the middle of the rankings this season, the Red Army has experienced a roller coaster ride
Many Liverpool fans have already missed the omnipotent man Suarez.
In their view, if they can win Vardy, it will somewhat alleviate the team's offensive problems.
Although Vardy is not a very well-known star.
However, at least it won't be much better than forwards like Balotelli and Lambert who don't score goals!
However, before the fans of the two clubs could be happy for too long, Vardy posted on his social media account a photo of himself and his teammates after scoring a goal at Old Trafford in the last game. Photos of celebrating together.
Then the text read:
“I love everyone in this team and I will not transfer and leave!”
With Vardy’s self-declaration, the transfer The rumors will be self-defeating.
Later, Arsenal and Liverpool also announced that the deal had fallen through due to the player's wishes.
An hour before the transfer window ended, the club and the player also negotiated a new four-year contract.
Vardy's weekly salary has increased to 60,000, the second highest salary in the team after Ling Feng.
The news that Vardy, the team’s leading striker, has renewed his contract with the team has also been officially announced!
Blue Fox fans came to the club’s official website and Vardy’s social media account to comment:
"We always believe in you!"
"Jamie, you are our favorite!"
"Blue Fox, move forward!"
With Vardy's official announcement Stay with the team, at 7 a.m. on February 2, 2015, the Premier League winter transfer window officially comes to an end!
This transfer window can be said to be a dull winter window with occasional ups and downs.
Manchester City spent 28 million pounds to purchase Ivory Coast striker Bony from Swansea, becoming the top bidder in the Premier League's winter window this season.
The £27.5 million paid by Chelsea to sell World Cup-winning winger Schürrle to Wolfsburg of the Bundesliga became the highest price paid by a Premier League team in this transfer window.
There is another business that is worth noting.
That is, Chelsea, the blue team, bought Serie A's extraordinary maniac Cuadrado for 26.5 million pounds, and then sent Salah to Florence as an addition.
At this time, perhaps no one except Ling Feng will know how strong this Egyptian will become in the future!
It is worth mentioning that many fans later often used the example of Salah to mock Mourinho's ability to recognize people.
However, from Ling Feng’s point of view, this is all an afterthought!
You know, the current Chelsea frontcourt includes Hazard, Oscar, Willian, Schürrle and other players who are at their peak.
Egyptian Messi, who debuted in England for the first time, cannot shake the main position of these players!
Most professional players do not reach their peak when they debut.
It takes time to develop, train and compete, and then improve your level and abilities step by step before you can reach your peak
Even Melo has become the unparalleled double pride in football step by step.
In world football, perhaps the only one who can truly reach the pinnacle after his debut and maintain a high level is the "alien" Ronaldo.
Of course, whether it is the Blues Neither the club's senior management nor Mourinho himself believes that loaning Salah out is a wrong decision.
Anyway, since I can’t be the main force in the team and I don’t want to sell him, I’ll rent him out first to practice and gain experience.
This is also a conventional means of developing young players.
If he plays well during the loan period, he can also be recalled.
Isn’t that what loan is all about?
Among many Premier League teams, as a highly anticipated super dark horse, Leicester City has also made certain efforts in this winter window. recruitment operation.
They are visa-free Chelsea goalkeeper Schwarzer, loaned Stoke City defender Huth and loaned Hull City defender Maguire!
It is worth mentioning that because he believed that the three forwards of Vardy, Ulloa and Wood were enough, after careful consideration, Pearson did not strengthen the forward line and win Croatian international Kramaric.
Some media gave Leicester City a B-level excellent rating for their operations in the winter window.
The reinforcements of Blue Fox in this winter window are very targeted.
In the first half of the season, Leicester City played highly entertaining offensive football in the divided Premier League.
The "Three Musketeers of the Blue Fox", led by Ling Feng, all performed brilliantly in their first Premier League season.
However, the aggressive high-pressing style of play resulted in the team scoring more goals and conceding more goals.
So, in order to strengthen the strength and depth of the defense, they rented two central defenders, one old and one young, and also strengthened the depth of the goalkeeper.
However, the second half of the upcoming season will be the real test for Leicester City!
After half a season of games, most Premier League teams have a very in-depth study and understanding of Leicester City's staffing and tactics.
In the last game against Manchester United, Van Gaal also demonstrated to other Premier League teams new ideas on how to restrict Ling Feng.
Moreover, in the second half, in addition to the league, Leicester City also wants to go as far as possible in the Europa League.
Even in the British Championship, they experienced the hardships of fighting on both sides of the league and cup.
However, compared to the Premier League and the Europa League, the intensity of the competition and the strength of the opponents in the English Championship are far behind!
So, it all depends on the ability of Pearson, the head coach.
How to make reasonable rotations while maintaining a certain combat effectiveness based on the existing lineup is definitely something that the Blue Fox coaching staff will pay close attention to next
For Ling Feng, the current situation of the team is very good, and there is nothing for her to worry or consider.
What he really needs to consider is from the sidelines.
Since confirming their relationship with Barbara, a very real problem has been placed in front of the young couple.
That’s long-distance love!
The nature of Barbara's work requires her to fly to various countries in Europe and the United States for filming.
Therefore, whether it is Barbara or Ling Feng, if they want to meet each other, they must fly!
However, if you do this frequently, it will not only affect Ling Feng's competitive status, but also make the media pay more attention to his love life.
So, many times, after finishing her work, Barbara would take the earliest flight of the day and fly to England to meet her boyfriend.
Ling Feng was a little embarrassed about this.
So, he called his idol and senior Beckham, intending to ask him to impart some experience.
The latter is not secretive at all and provides a very practical suggestion:
“You can buy a private jet so that you can meet better!”
(End of this chapter)