Chapter 460 The last battle before the winter break
As Christmas and winter breaks get closer, news of transfers comes one after another, and various selections are coming one after another.
After the European Golden Ball Awards were released, the selection of World Footballer has become the most anticipated award for fans and players around the world.
The winner of the last World Footballer was Ronaldinho, and the winner of the Golden Ball Award was Shevchenko. The winner of this year was snatched away by Ronaldinho, and he is also the biggest favorite of World Footballer. After the month, rumors about Ronaldinho defending the World Footballer were rampant, and even gambling companies no longer opened for this, which also means that Ronaldinho's winning is a foregone conclusion.
On the month and on, the FIFA year-end award ceremony with the theme of "Football Meets Dance" was held at the Zurich Opera House in Switzerland. The selection of "Mr. World Football" became the finale. The coach and captain of the national team from 158 countries participated in the vote. Ronaldo led the lead with 95U points among the three final candidates, England midfielder Lampard scored 30U points, and Cameroon striker Etoo ranked third with 190 points. This is also the biggest difference between the first and second place since its founding in 1991.
The fourth to tenth are Henry, Adriano, Shevchenko, Gerald, Kaka, Maldini and Chen Yu. Ronaldinho, Henry and Shevchenko were among the top three last year.
The official FIFA website evaluated Ronaldo's award very highly: "You never know what he will do next. Ronaldo will make his opponent uneasy on the court. He spared no effort to try unprecedented dribbling, passing and shooting. He is a master of imaginative improvisation..."
This news made Brazilian fans, Barcelona fans and Ronaldinho fans extremely excited. Because Ronaldinho became the seventh star to win the "European Golden Ball" and "World Footballer" in the same year, the previous six were Basten (19), Baggio (1993), Via (1995), Ronaldo (1997 and 1997), Zidane (1998) and Rivaldo (1999).
This also means that Ronaldo has since become a master player in the world football hall and has become the successor of the football king.
Many people, including FIFA, believe that if Ronaldo can lead Brazil to win the World Cup next year, he will be crowned third as the king of football.
For Chinese fans, the biggest good news is certainly not that Ronaldinho defended the World Footballer, which is already expected. The biggest good news is that Chen Yu entered the tenth place in the World Footballer selection. Compared with the European Golden Ball Award, he has taken a few steps forward. This also affirms Chen Yu's position as a world-class star. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is the first star in history in China and Asia. Although there are still many stars in terms of performance that do better than Chen Yu, no one can catch up with Chen Yu in terms of influence. At least, no Asian star has ever done this.
In this regard, not only Chinese media praised Chen Yu's outstanding performance in this World Football Master selection, but also believed that Chen Yu's performance was a win-win Chinese football and was the only ray of light in dark Chinese football.
European media are also fascinating for Chen Yu, and many media even complain about Chen Yu, believing that Chen Yu's ranking should be higher, because Chen Yu proved his strength with goals. Although he does not have Ronaldo's imagination and performance ability, nor does he have the shocking power of Ronaldo back then, but he scores so many goals that Chen Yu can do. Only Mueller can do it in the history of world football. With this alone, Chen Yu should get higher evaluations. The reason why Chen Yu is still at the position of an ordinary world-class star is mainly because he comes from China, a small football country. If he comes from Brazil, Adriano's position should be Chen Yu's position.
Chen Yu's ranking in the World Football Master's Selection has gradually improved, and he is also very likely to become an Asian Football Master, which makes Chen Yu a hot item in the transfer market. It is said that there are at least six clubs that want to buy Chen Yu, and his value has also been further improved. If the World Football Master's Selection is a false reputation, then the transfer value is real profit.
The transfer fee and annual salary of a star are the ultimate reflection of a player's strength, because no club is a fool, and no one will buy a star with a very different price and strength, unless it is a secret operation and get kickbacks for the sake of taking advantage of it.
The authoritative German website "Transfer Market" reported Chen Yu's net worth 50 million euros, which is a little lower than the value revealed by the summer transfer media. However, at that time, everyone was snatching Chen Yu and raising the price, so that Chen Yu's net worth also appeared in a bubble. Now, after half a season of verification of Serie A and Champions League, Chen Yu's net worth has basically become real.
Generally speaking, the focus of winter transfers is mainly on strong teams such as Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan, etc. Small and medium-sized clubs are reluctant to spend a lot of money on transfers in summer, let alone spend money during the winter break. Now that the winter break is coming, the news of the transfer has gradually occupied a large amount of space.
In addition to Chen Yu being poached by major clubs, it is said that in addition to Juventus and Milan, Real Madrid, Chelsea and Barcelona have intervened. Abram even offered Chen Yu a transfer worth 70 million euros and an annual salary of 7 million euros, waiting for Chen Yu and the Florence club to nod.
Is the rumor accurate? There is no verification. When Chen Yu is still in his contract, any club who wants to poach him has to pay a higher price than his real value, but even so, Florence will never want to let Chen Yu go. As Dela Valée said, "Chen Yu is worth 100 million. Whoever gives me this number will consider letting go, otherwise don't talk to me about Chen's transfer."
100 million, which is an unimaginable number in the current transfer market. Zidane had already gained a reputation and status higher than Ronaldo, and his transfer fee was only 70 million euros. Chen Yu has not even received the World Footballer and European Footballer. And he is already old and is about to be P.A. Delavalle is definitely a joke, which means he doesn't plan to sell it.
In fact, what Fiorentina manager Lu Casey said is the most true. He expressed his opinion to his colleagues through the media: "Chen is not a seller. Since Mr. Dela Valé took over Fiorentina, Chen has been playing in Fiorentina. It can be said that he is associated with the freshman of Fiorentina and is inseparable. He is the banner and leader of Fiorentina. His actual role is as huge as the spiritual effect. We cannot sell him, even if we put a gold mountain in front of us. The club hopes that Chen Yu will retire in Fiorentina, unless Chen is tired of life here or has a new pursuit and takes the initiative to leave Fiorentina. Just like what Barty did back then, no one blames him. However, now Fiorentina does not lack funds, players with strength, and good coaches. I can't see that Chen Yu has any possibility of transfer."
Although the chairman and manager of Fiorentina clearly expressed their attitude towards Chen Yu's transfer, Fiorentina fans were still worried. They were panicked by the media and rumors. They were worried that Chen Yu and the club would not be able to withstand the temptation of money. In the end, they left Fiorentina and went to the training base and the door of the Frankie Stadium to play banners that "Chen Yu is a non-selling product" and expressed their determination to keep Chen Yu.
The winter break is obviously not a good time for big-name stars like Chen Yu to transfer, and few big-name stars transfer during the winter break. Therefore, although Chen Yu's agent Zhang Shubin met many managers and bosses who wanted to poach Chen Yu and answered countless calls, he always insisted that Chen Yu did not plan to transfer at the moment, and when rumors and media hype were at the peak, he came out to defy the rumors to calm the hearts of the fans.
"...Thank you for your kindness to Chen Yu. There are many rumors and rumors about Chen Yu circulating in the media now, but I can guarantee that it is not true. Chen Yu has just renewed his contract in summer and he will not transfer. If he really wants to leave Fiorentina, he can leave in summer. There is no need to wait until now. Florence has hope of winning the championship, and winning the league and Champions League for Fiorentina is Chen Yu's dream. Chen Yu cannot transfer before he wins the Serie A and Champions League for Fiorentina, unless the club wants to sell Chen Yu."
Although the agent's words were said on behalf of the players, in the fans' eyes, Zhang Shubin's words are not much more trustworthy than the club's manager, unless Chen Yu speaks in person.
Chen Yu is still suspended and has no games to play. For him, time has become more relaxed. In addition to patting advertisements, doing charity and investment, it is just interacting with fans. However, because the appeal was not successful, Chen Yu knew that he would still have to rely on his teammates to work hard in the next few rounds. He also personally took action to comfort the fans and let them support the team's game with confidence.
"There are many rumors about my transfer, but I dare say that all the news that I want to leave Fiorentina is rumor. I am very grateful to other clubs for their value, but I have never left Fiorentina. My goal this year is to help the team win the league and improve in the Champions League. I have been in Italy for five years and it is like my home. Now I am planning to buy a house in Fiorentina and if possible, I will play as well.
Considering that he retired in Fiorentina, Fiorentina has encountered a little difficulty, which may affect our championship. I hope everyone will unite and work together to make their own efforts for Fiorentina's victory, rather than causing trouble for the club. On Wednesday, we will welcome our old opponent Palermo at home. I will cheer for the team with everyone, strive to win the opponent and keep the first place in the standings, so that we can go home and celebrate Christmas with confidence."
Chen Yu's words were very earnest and also revealed that he wanted to buy a house in Florence. Although Chen Yu did not say that he had settled in Florence, fans automatically regarded buying a house as Chen Yu wanted to settle down in Florence. Because in the impression of foreigners, Chinese people like to buy houses and settle down the house the most, so the real estate speculation in China is so hot.
With Chen Yu's words, the fans were relieved, and the Fiorentine management also felt much more at ease. Of course, they did not dare to believe Chen Yu's words completely, but Chen Yu and Zhang Shubin's statement was enough to show that they would not consider transfers during the winter break. As long as Chen Yu had no idea during the winter break, there would be no worries in the second half and could devote themselves to the championship.
The last round of Serie A before the winter break is a key battle. Is it a happy Christmas or a difficult year? Let's look at this game.
Florence is now ranked first, but the gap with Juventus is only one point, while the gap between Juventus and AC Milan is only U points. The gap between AC Milan and Inter Milan is only a point. The victory or draw of the four teams may cause changes in the top four places.
In this round, Juventus and Inter Milan fought against weak teams, one against Siena and the other against Empoli, while Fiorentina and AC Milan encountered challenges from Palermo and Livorno.
Palermo, who ran with Fiorentina last season, still performed well this season. Now Livorno ranks sixth and Palermo ranks ninth. If it weren't for playing in the League Cup, their rankings might have risen. It's not easy for Fiorentina and AC Milan to eat them.
Once they cannot win, the first and third positions will be immediately snatched by Juventus and Inter Milan. This is something that neither team can accept, because Fiorentina lost its lead position, which is a big blow to morale and fans' confidence. AC Milan never wants Inter Milan to be on its head. After losing the derby, it must keep third and not let Inter Milan turn over. Otherwise, AC Milan fans will not have a good Christmas and Ancelotti will not want to sleep peacefully.
Although Livorno's ranking is higher than Palermo, because Fiorentina has five main players, including Chen Yu, who cannot play, Fiorentina is actually much more dangerous than AC Milan in this game.
There are many ambitious teams in this year's Serie A. Florence is one, and Palermo is one of them. This team of newly promoted last year's team ranked sixth and gave all Italians a surprise. If it weren't for the weak and powerlessness in the second half of the league, it would be very likely that Inter Milan would replace this year's Champions League.
Palermo's personnel have changed a lot this summer. The meritorious coach Guidolin, who led the newly promoted team to the League Cup last season, left home due to a breakdown in the relationship with club chairman Zanparini. Former Roma coach Dernelli took over the team. Last year, the team's top scorer Tony joined the "Purple Lily" Fiorentina. However, Nigerian teenager Mazinva and high center forward Caracciolo basically made up for the vacancy left by Tony.
Palermo now has experienced Guadalburn in the goalkeeper position. Although the four young men on the defense line are not very old, they have been recruited into the national team by Lippi many times and are the successors of the concrete defense line. Right back Zacardo is stable in defense, left back Grosso, he has speed, good crosses, strong assists, and central defenders Biyava and Barzali have excellent front defense ability. Their defense line has only conceded 18 goals in the 16th round of the league, which is less than Fiorentina, and his defensive ability can be seen.
Palermo's midfield has not changed much. The left and right wings composed of the FM demon Santana and Brienza have speed, skills, and good crossing. It is simply a replica of Chevoluciano and Manfredini back then. Barone and Corini in the middle are both offense and defense. Especially Corini, he was once the target of Fiorentina's goal to poach, but because Zamparini refused to let go, Fiorentina poached Tony again, so she had to give up.
Palermo is not only strong in the main lineup, but also has a hidden and hidden position on the bench. The midfielder Filipini brothers have the strength to compete for the main force, and Di Donato is also the iron gate in the middle. The young player Velga, who returned from Roma, is regarded as the team's hope for the future. In addition, players such as Gonzalez, it is not easy to deal with the double-line battle, but it is almost the same to play a long league.
Chapter completed!