Chapter 164 He will be reborn in Naples (third update, please vote for monthly votes!)

On July 25, 2010, a news that was neither unexpected nor shocked for countless Real Madrid fans came.

Real Madrid's Raul Gonzalez officially transfers to Serie A team Naples, and he will report to his new owner on the 27th.

This news caused a sensation as soon as it came out.

In fact, before this, many voices were saying, "Roil is going to get out!" "Roil is going to leave Real Madrid!" "Real Madrid doesn't want Raul anymore!" "A mountain cannot accommodate two tigers, Mourinho will definitely drive Raul away!" "Florentino has not been able to complete the first phase of the Galaxy Battleship, and will definitely be completed in the second phase!"

For a moment, the city was full of storms and everyone thought Raul had disappeared the next day.

But when this day really came, everyone was shocked. Many people even thought it must be April Fool's Day news.

But the traditional Spanish April Fools' Day is December 28th, and now it is July 25th!

So this is real and reliable news. Because this is news from the official website of Real Madrid Club.

Raul is really gone?

The legend that once caused countless people to come to the Bernabeu just to shout his name really left?

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Real Madrid general manager Bardano was surrounded by reporters. He squeezed into his car with some difficulty in the encirclement, while also having to deal with reporters' questions.

"Yes...yes, it's true. Raul left the club...At a later date, we will hold a special press conference to inform you about this, so don't be impatient..."

Florentino pushed his gold-rimmed glasses on the TV screen, with regret on his face: "I personally feel very regretful about this. But what I want to say is that all this was proposed by Raul. He is a very respectable person. On his last day at Real Madrid, he deserves the great title of "captain"..."

Mourinho stood by the side of the training ground with Real Madrid's benchmark and sponsor logo, and was interviewed by reporters: "I respect his personal choice. I want to say that I have no conflict with him, which is different from what you think. We had an in-depth conversation... I wish him good luck. What I want to say is that he will always be that Raul, whether in Bernabeu or Naples..."

Real Madrid's current first captain Casillas was blocked by reporters in the parking lot. If he didn't answer the questions, he obviously didn't want to leave here.

"Raul is my eternal big brother, he is the spiritual leader of the team. This will not disappear with his departure. We will all miss him, he is my leader in Real Madrid... I am very grateful to him..."

"Look, Raul. You haven't left yet. These people are already in a hurry to deliver eulogies."

When Raul Gonzalez looked up and focused on watching TV, his agent Gines_carvajal hummed disdainfully next to him.

"Especially the new captain!"

Just after the South African World Cup ended, the well-known Spanish agent was fired by Casillas. So his relationship with Casillas was very bad. He even thought Casillas was ungrateful because he had been managing his career for Casillas for fourteen years.

Raul didn't speak, he just looked at the TV screen in a daze.

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On July 26, Real Madrid arranged a farewell press conference for Raul at the Bernabeu, with the club chairman, head coach and Raul all attending.

The media gathered and wanted to hear what Raul said about this.

In just one day, there were many versions of the reason why Raul left. Some people said he left voluntarily, some said he was forced away by Mourinho, some said he was a ruthless man by Florentino, and some said that this was part of the power change in Real Madrid's locker room, and Casillas also played a disgraceful role in it...

Anyway, there is no sound.

Rumors are flying everywhere.

At this time, everyone wants to hear what Raul said.

Raul sat on the high platform, and was filled with microphones and recorders with various logos, recorders, and cell phones that kept talking...

He looked down at the black hole microphones that were aiming at him.

"Thank you very much for sending me over. It's not easy to make the decision to leave. But it's really my own decision, and no one has ever forced me. I'm very grateful to Real Madrid Club, Chairman Florentino, and Mr. Mourinho..."

Someone below curled his lips: "I just knew that I wanted to hear him say bad things about Real Madrid unless the end of the world!"

"This is the spirit of Real Madrid! No pure Real Madrid player will say bad things when leaving Real Madrid. They have never received such an education since Castia..."

"You are right, this is Real Madrid's spirit. But I don't believe what he says now. Everyone knows the little conflict between him and the club..."

"Shh! Don't say a word, keep listening!"

Raul continued on the stage.

"I admit that I want to stay very, very much. Until now, at this moment, I also want to stay, dreaming that one day I can wear Real Madrid jerseys and wave goodbye to tens of thousands of fans at the Bernabeu Stadium... But unfortunately, I have to leave early."

Speaking of this, some old reporters in the audience could no longer help but wipe their eyes. Which of them has been interviewing Real Madrid for decades? Almost as he watched Raul grow from a young boy who has been promoted from the second team to the first team to the world superstar, he has the same father-like feelings for Raul. The scene Raul just said was obviously what they had imagined countless times.

But unfortunately, this scene will not have a chance to happen.

This scene has appeared on Zidane, but why can't it appear on Raul again?

"I once said, 'I love Real Madrid, no one would think I want to leave, and I really never thought of leaving, but if I have to sacrifice myself for the team so that the team can achieve good results, then I am willing to leave', I still say that, and I really think so. If my departure can make the team better, then I change clothes and leave, I would rather not be able to retire at the Bernabeu, I just hope that Real Madrid will have a better future."

Many Real Madrid fans who were watching the live broadcast of this press conference in front of the TV, especially those over 30, couldn't help but burst into tears and started to cry.

Raul really said this. At first, everyone thought he was a show. But now, no one thinks he was a show. But how much everyone hopes that this is a show...

"Of course I can choose to retire at this time. But I can't do it. Because I can't betray my true thoughts. The real thought is that I still want to continue playing football, and I don't want to leave too early. So I chose to leave Bernabeu and go to Naples. Because Naples is willing to give me such a chance, I am not going to retire." Speaking of this, he turned his head and looked at Mourinho, who was watching with a serious face, and smiled at him: "I like a word from Mr. Mourinho. Whether in Bernabeu or Naples, I am the Raul. Thank you."

Mourinho quickly smiled and nodded to greet Raul.

Raul continued to turn to look at the camera and continued, "So sorry, I have to put on the jerseys of other clubs. But my heart will always belong to Real Madrid."

He raised his hand and pounded his chest a few times. That was his celebration after scoring the goal. He no longer kissed his fingers, beat his chest with his hands, and then compared the "v" gesture, which is what he most often uses now.

Finally, he said: "Please rest assured, I will return to Real Madrid and Bernabeu. Because I am Raul Gonzalez, I am Raul Gonzalez of Real Madrid. Thank you!"

During the whole process, he had a warm smile on his face, just like the impression he used to give people, humble and polite, like the spring breeze blowing on his face, and it would not be annoying.

Even when he announced his departure, he was unwilling to leave a bad impression in people's hearts. It was such a player who cared so much about his image. In the end, for the future of the team, he abandoned the halos of "Real Madrid flag", "Real Madrid legend", and "Real Madrid spiritual leader" and chose to leave. He gave his number to Cristiano Ronaldo, who had been watching for a long time, and handed over the title of the locker room boss to his former younger brother Casillas, gave Mourinho the authority of a word, took away all the controversies and blames, and only kept his love.

There may be people who have done a lot of this for Raul, but they cannot deny and slander this point, that is his unreserved love for this team. For love, he can stay, and for love, he would rather leave.

I have to say that sometimes, leaving may be more courageous than staying.

When he stood up and watched by everyone, he shook hands with head coach Mourinho, general manager Bardano, and club chairman Florentino in turn, and then turned to leave the press conference.

Starting from October 29, 1994, the flag that had been flying for a full fifteen years was lowered.

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The next day, Raul appeared in Naples. At the Sao Paulo Stadium, he made a grand welcome ceremony specially prepared by the club. Ten thousand Naples fans came to support him. Yesterday, he reported in Spain that he had bid farewell to Real Madrid and ran to Naples again to report on the grand occasion of Raul's joining.

After the physical examination, Raul showed up on the stadium with two Naples jerseys at home and away. His name and number were printed on the back of the jersey.

Like in Real Madrid, he still wore a No. 7 jersey.

Real Madrid's White Seven has died and he will be reborn in Naples.

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PS, today's third update is already out! I'm shameless and ask everyone for something like ***!
Chapter completed!