Chapter 554: After the Year, You Are the Godfather of English Football

This is not the first time the old lady has invited players to Buckingham Palace.

Last time, it was Arsenal players.

Because the Emirates Stadium was completed, the old lady agreed to go to the scene to cut the ribbon for Arsenal, but unfortunately she had some health problems.

As a result, her son had to go to the Emirates Stadium on her behalf.

Later, in order to express her apology, the old lady invited the entire Arsenal team to Buckingham Palace.

That time, it was to make up for some small mistakes I made.

This time, it was a purely cordial invitation.

For what?

The old lady didn't say it directly at the dinner.

She only wished Zhao Yi to live happily in England.

If you have any questions, you can contact her.

This is not just a casual remark. Someone specifically gave Zhao Yi a contact method.

If help is needed, of course, as long as it is something within reason, we can help Zhao Yi.

This is obvious.

The Queen can help you, but shouldn't you give something first?

Otherwise, why should I help you?

Is it because you are good at playing football?

Ronaldo and Messi are both good at playing football, so why haven’t they been invited to dinner?

There are so many outstanding players in the history of the Premier League who are good at playing football and have great careers. Why weren't they invited here?

After Zhao Yi and Perrin left Buckingham Palace, Perrin couldn't help but say a few words.

"You can see that if you are willing to join England, you will get a lot of support, including the head coach Gareth Southgate, former England stars, and even Buckingham Palace.

There will definitely not be any infighting in the England dressing room.

This will be a very stable and united team.

Compared with other strong national teams, England is a little weaker.

But it is a huge advantage.

You have had great success in the Premier League and so much support.

It is definitely more beneficial than joining any other national team.

As much as I want you to join Spain, Spain has the same problem as every other team except England, and it's hard for you to really fit in.

You're like a mercenary.

That doesn't happen in England."

Yes, this is also one of the reasons why Zhao Yi considered not joining other national teams.

There is a huge difference between club and national team.

Everyone in the national team is truly one of us.

Sports skills and personal charm make it difficult to blur the racial divide.

Conflicts will eventually arise.

Zhao Yi nodded, agreeing with Perrin's statement.

"So, you've decided to join England?"

"I have decided not to join any national team."

When Perrin heard what Zhao Yi said, he was stunned for a moment.

Finally I couldn't help laughing.

"Infantino has made such a big fuss, all the football associations are inviting you, and fans in more than half of Europe are waiting for you to express your opinion.

The Queen invited you to Buckingham Palace, and this is the result?"

Perrin was very sure that once Zhao Yi made a decision, he would basically not change his mind.

"Joining the England national team is not only about the honours of the European Championship and the World Cup, but also a qualitative leap for your career.

It can be seen from the young players you signed that in the future you want to achieve greater success in football.

Joining the England national team gives you access to resources you can hardly imagine.

Many fans in England already treat you as one of their own.

A true one of ours.

do you understand?

Do you understand what you are giving up?"

"A chance to become the godfather of English football, a chance to go down in the history of world football!"

Perrin became more and more excited as he spoke.

"You still have more than ten years of peak years! Zhao, ten years! Godfather Zhao!!

You and I, the two of us brothers and you, we will create an era!

This is truly an unprecedented era!!!"

The more Zhao Yi listened, the more bizarre it became. He seemed to understand something.

"So you two brothers have connections with the FA?"

"Yes, as long as you join England, Guardiola will coach the England national team in the future. This is just a verbal agreement between me and some people in the FA.

Now, it’s gone.”

"You've made your decision, and it's hard to change it."

Perrin had made his final effort.

Took out the last trump card.

Guardiola did not allow Perrin to tell this, but Perrin couldn't help it.

He was helpless and angry.

Even the Queen of England took action, but in the end she failed to persuade Zhao Yi.

“There are many forces and interests involved, and countless people will change their lives because of your decision.

You have no idea how much energy and potential you have.

To some people, you are a savior.”

“Therefore, I implore you to think carefully first and not announce your decision to the public.

People change, and their ideas change too.

We have been working together for such a long time, and I have never asked you for anything. Just this time, don't announce your decision and don't tell anyone about this.

If someone asks you, if a journalist or the media asks you, don't say it, you just need to tell them that this is a big decision, you are still in the early stages of your career, and you need more opinions. "

Perrin was almost crying with anxiety.

Seeing Zhao Yi nod, Perrin let out a breath and hugged Zhao Yi tightly.

I'm about to cry again.

This time it was exciting.

The next day, Perrin and Guardiola found reporters and accepted interviews from the media.

In response to Zhao Yi's statement that he would continue to stay in Manchester City and not consider other teams for the time being, Perrin told reporters that people's ideas will change. When a person stays in the same place for a long time and loses the challenge and motivation, he will go somewhere else to accept new challenges.

“I’m not saying Zhao will leave Manchester City, I’m just saying everyone’s future is uncertain.

The words we say and the decisions we make are based on what is happening now.”

European media have now reported on the invitation from Buckingham Palace in every possible way.

Does this mean that Zhao Yi has made the decision to join England?

Perrin told reporters that Zhao Yi is still young and he needs time to make a decision.

Now Zhao Yi is busy with the league and the Champions League.

"As we saw before, Zhao had a big problem in the first half against Monaco. He was troubled by the selection of the national team, which is why this happened.

So we had a long talk and we agreed that he wouldn't think about it again until the end of the season.

He will have plenty of time to think during the offseason.

So we all hope that the media and fans can give him enough time and not put too much pressure on him."

Then Perrin found his good brother, Pep Guardiola.

Told him about Zhao Yi.

He won six titles with Barcelona and seven with Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola can foresee a lack of challenges in his club career in the coming years.

So, he had some immature ideas about coaching a national team.

One very different thing between the national team and the club is that the national team can only pick certain players and cannot buy just anyone they like.

Guardiola's tactical system places very high demands on players in all positions.

His tactics are very effective in the club, but they may not be so effective in the national team.

Guardiola knows his strengths and weaknesses too well.

Therefore, it would be very difficult for him to challenge the national team.

Therefore, if he were to coach the national team, Zhao Yi would be an indispensable part of his tactical system.

Zhao Yi can make up for the personnel deficiencies in various positions very well.

"Do you think he'll eventually change his mind?"

"No." Guardiola said simply.