Super Marshal

If you want to ask, who has attracted the most attention in European football throughout mid-to-late June?

Apart from the well-deserved cold, that would have to be Arjen Robben.

This Dutch winger, known for his outstanding explosive power and speed, has always been praised by the outside world as Gao Han's favorite general. He shined under Gao Han and became a bad star on the left, winning the admiration of the entire European football world.

But since last season, there have been constant rumors about Robben's transfer.

When Real Madrid chairman Calderon was campaigning, he listed three major targets for all members, namely Kaká, Robben and Cesc Fabregas. But as a result, one year after being elected, none of these three players. not coming.

Because of this, Robben has always been linked to Real Madrid.

In the second half of last season's Premier League, Robben gradually lost his starting position due to injuries. Especially in the Champions League knockout rounds, the starting position was replaced by teenager Kalou, which directly led to the media to hype Robben even more. Rumors of leaving the team.

In the summer of this year, Chelsea sent away head coach Mourinho and welcomed new coach Rijkaard. The latter welcomed his Dutch compatriot and hoped that Robben could stay in the team. Chelsea also made it clear that he hoped to Renew Robben's contract.

This could have stopped outside suspicions in time, but in fact, contract renewal negotiations have not been able to start.

On the contrary, news of Robben joining Real Madrid has been constantly revealed.

For a time, the entire European football world seemed to have concluded that Robben would become another superstar introduced by Real Madrid this summer. Many Real Madrid fans even began to look forward to the scene of the Dutchman flying at the Bernabeu.

It was in this atmosphere that Gao Han finally finished handling his personal matters, left BJ, and returned to Europe.

But his first stop was a bit surprising.

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Netherlands, Groningen.

The person who came to pick him up was Robben's father Hans, who is also Robben's agent.

Along with Gao Han, in addition to his wife Lin Xia, there is also Jorge Mendes, who is also one of Robben's agents.

The two sat in Hans' car and headed to the hotel they had prepared in advance. They talked and laughed along the way. The main topic was Robben's wedding tomorrow.

Yes, he is getting married.

The object was his classmate in high school. Gao Han had met him many times, and the two had been in love for seven years.

Sometimes when I think about it, Gao Han is quite sad.

He still remembered that when he first met Robben, he was still a fledgling teenager, but now he has grown up and is about to get married, which makes him lament the passage of time.

But his hand couldn't help but squeeze Lin Xia harder.

"Mr. Gao Han, Aryan is very happy to know that you are coming. He originally planned to come to the airport to pick you up in person, but you know, he is very busy today, so I am here." Hans drove in front, smiled.

"I can understand, Hans." Gao Han smiled.

Being able to watch his beloved disciple get married is also a great joy for Gao Han.

"However, I still hope you can have a good talk with him."

"What's the matter?"

Hans hesitated to speak, and Gao Han, who was sitting in the back row, noticed it.

"He is not in a good mood right now. If the wedding date had not been booked long ago, I am afraid he is not in the mood to get married now. You must know that he was very dissatisfied with his situation last season, especially in the Champions League."

As early as the Champions League final, Gao Han noticed Robben's dissatisfaction. Because he was not injured or sick in that game, Mourinho placed him on the bench and instead reused Kalou. This was very difficult for Robben. It's definitely unacceptable.

Of course, from Mourinho's perspective, he probably chose Kalou to strengthen the defensive pressure in the frontcourt, but putting a player like Robben on the bench is indeed too extravagant.

"In addition to the game, Mourinho's attitude also made Robben very dissatisfied because he once publicly criticized Robben and hoped that he could be more responsible, but you also know that the real reason why Robben is frequently injured is that Chelsea Unreasonable competition within the team and Chelsea's poor treatment."

Robben often calls Gao Han, complains to Gao Han, and occasionally asks Gao Han for his opinions, so Gao Han understands him relatively well. The main reason is Mourinho's employment methods.

The professional league is very realistic and cruel, and Mourinho's management methods are also very realistic.

When the players perform well, Mourinho will be very open-minded and even a little accommodating. At this time, the cooperation between the players and the head coach will be very harmonious, and there will even be a scene of deep mentoring and apprenticeship.

Robben was like this in the early days of Mourinho's coaching, so he performed very well and could almost be said to be the number one star in the Chelsea team.

But when Robben began to get injured frequently, Mourinho's attitude towards him changed.

Or it should be said that only after Robben's frequent injuries affected his continued performance and status did he truly realize the reality of Mourinho's management of the locker room, which is his attitude towards players who cannot help the team. , is really too indifferent, even when dealing with Robben.

Soon, the relationship between Robben and Mourinho dropped from the original master-disciple relationship to a freezing point. It was at this time that the outside world began to hype the news that Robben would transfer to Real Madrid. The media's sense of smell was Quite astute.

A lot of things happened later. For example, Robben was forced to play by Mourinho several times before he recovered from his injuries. The team doctor even once took Robben to the coach's locker room to object, but Mourinho could not change him. Rinho's decision.

Robben himself also experienced the difference in the attitude towards him before and after the head coach. For a young man in his early twenties, his greatest desire was to regain the trust of the head coach and return to the starting lineup, so he did not consider it. As a result, he dragged his body to play again and again.

The final result was that Robben suffered repeated injuries and his state was ups and downs. In the second half of last season, he was even put on the bench by Mourinho, which directly led to the breakdown of the relationship between the two. The break also prompted Robben to consider escaping Stamford Bridge.

As a head coach, Gao Han can understand Mourinho's thoughts, because professional football is so cruel, and the relationship between the head coach and the players is like this, and the head coach must be strong, otherwise, he will be beaten by the players in the locker room. They were eaten alive and they didn’t even know how they died.

Cases like this happen every month in European football.

What's more, Mourinho himself is also under great pressure.

To put it bluntly, everything depends on performance.

But Gao Han can also understand Robben's choice not to renew his contract and want to leave.

Because for him, he can no longer rely on Chelsea and leaving is the best solution.

Sometimes, there is no absolute right or wrong, right or wrong in some things.

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After all, he is the man who wants to get married!

When Gao Han arrived at the hotel, Robben was wearing a silver-white dress, standing in front of the mirror, posing, and the bride, Bernardine Ariel, was also standing aside in a pure white wedding dress.

The two are a golden boy and look like a perfect match.

"Boss."

As soon as he saw Gao Han entering the door, Van der Sar immediately greeted him.

This time, Robben invited more than a hundred relatives and friends to his wedding, but he did not invite anyone from Chelsea, except for his national team friend Edwin van der Sar.

"Hey, Edwin." Gao Han smiled and hugged Van der Sar.

He also really couldn't understand why Robben, a young attacking player, had such a good relationship with a bad old goalkeeper in his thirties? This is completely unreasonable.

But sometimes things are just so weird.

As soon as Gao Han appeared, everyone at the scene immediately looked at him. Although there were no media reporters present, they were basically fans. They had long been familiar with Gao Han's name, and they were all honored to see him in person.

Robben also held his fiancée's hand, and they both walked over to meet Gao Han.

Gao Han and Lin Xia also gave them a precious gift in accordance with traditional Chinese customs.

It can be seen that Robben was very happy to see Gao Han. He quickly tried on the dress, and after checking with the emcee about the process of tomorrow's wedding, he immediately ran out and was with Gao Han, Hans, Mendes and Van der Sar. Afternoon tea was served in the hotel restaurant.

Lin Xia was entertained by the bride Ariel.

The topic happened to be about Edwin van der Sar's transfer.

"Are you really determined to go to Manchester United?" Mendes was a little surprised.

Isn't it a bit too much for Van der Sar to change jobs and transfer when he is almost 37 years old?

But Van der Sar nodded seriously and said: "It's decided. Chelsea today is no longer the Chelsea it was back then. Both the atmosphere in the team and the team's style of play are different. Even I feel a little bit uncomfortable." No."

Gao Han used his sharp eyes to scan and found that Van der Sar's condition was quite good, and judging from last season's Champions League final, he was still the same Van der Sar as he was back then, and his level was still among the top in Europe.

No wonder that guy Ferguson took a liking to it.

"Boss, what do you think?" Van der Sar asked sincerely.

He has always had an inexplicable trust in Gao Han.

It was Gao Han who brought him from Fulham to Chelsea when he was at his lowest and helped him reach the top in one fell swoop.

"I have no objection. I have talked to Ferguson several times. As he told you, he has indeed intended to adjust Manchester United's techniques and tactics over the years. I believe you will have better development prospects at Manchester United."

As the saying goes, once an emperor is a courtier, Van der Sar and Robben were both introduced during the cold period. They were not taken seriously during the Mourinho period. Abramovich even had the idea of ​​​​purging them away. Now When Rijkaard comes to power, he will definitely bring a group of his own players, and their situation will be even more embarrassing.

Instead of doing this, it would be better to just leave.

As the saying goes, if a tree is moved, it will die, but if a person is moved, it will live.

As long as you have the ability, are you afraid that you won't be able to survive in European football?

"Jorge, then help me talk to Manchester United." Van der Sar looked at Mendes.

It can be seen that he has made this decision for a long time.

Mendes nodded in agreement.

Although Van der Sar is almost thirty-seven years old, since Ferguson takes a liking to him and comes to poach him personally, he must try his best to obtain reasonable benefits for the players. This may be the last job in Van der Sar's career. Contracted.

After Robben heard it from the side, he looked at his father, then back at Gao Han, and said: "Boss, I have also decided to leave Chelsea. I want to go to Real Madrid."

Judging from his expression, he thought about it for a long time before making this decision.

But after hearing this, Gao Han blurted out and shook his head: "No!"