Chapter 55 Chapter 55 Happy New Year!
Who is Klose? The winner of the 2006 German World Cup Golden Boot, he started out as a header shooter and has evolved into an all-around killer on the front line. Although he is low-key and gentle off the field and the media can hardly dig up any scandals from him, Klose is definitely the toughest player on the field and his goal conversion rate is extremely high.
Leandri quickly took off his jersey and handed it over. This is Debye's top striker.
Klose put the clothes on his shoulders and said, "I often hear Tony talk about you. You two are very good friends. You have known each other for a long time, right?"
"We met in the U17 competition in 2006," Leandri said. "Tony likes you very much. You are his idol. I like you too. Your shooting skills are unbeatable!"
"In the World Cup final, you asked Casillas and others to exchange my jersey for Toni. You have a really good relationship." Kloé also remembered that after the game, several players from the Spanish team exchanged jerseys with him, saying that they wanted to give it to a frustrated little boy. Although he was in a bad mood because he missed the World Cup, he agreed. As a result, he turned around and found that the jersey was in the hands of the little midfielder in his own team.
In this game, Kroos warmed up on the sidelines for more than 20 minutes, but did not play for a single second. He just watched his teammates attack their good brother's goal. Even though Leandri was in a mess because of his saves and even his hair became unruly, every spectator who watched the game would think that he was dazzling enough. Although he had mistakes and shortcomings, he and his teammates kept blocking the shots of the King of the South.
Kroos was holding his coat and was about to leave with the team when he saw Klose passing by him and winking at him. Before he could figure out what was going on, a pair of goalkeeper gloves was stuffed into his arms the next second.
"After winning the game, you have to take some spoils back." Leandri was smiling and put one hand on his shoulder, while with the other hand he pressed his dirty gloves into his arms.
Kroos was very happy to win the league and see his good brother perform so well, but Leandri was on his right and Kroos's hand was leaning against his body and he couldn't stretch it out. He could only pat his good brother's butt twice to show his closeness, "You were great today, but I didn't even play."
"Klinsmann is blind, it's not your fault." Leandri looked around and suddenly lowered his voice. If you want to coax people, you have to say something nice. Who cares what the facts and reasons are? Anyway, it can't be a problem for good brothers now.
Kroos nodded as a matter of course. Leandri looked at his good brother in shock and said directly to him that there were some problems with Bayern's management. Fortunately, there were not many Bayern people or reporters around, otherwise he would always worry that Kroos might be sold by the club at any time.
Labbadia urged Leandri to go back quickly in the player tunnel. He had to take this little darling to the press conference later. The performance of the little goalkeeper of the Chinese Super League today was really excellent.
He took a hasty shower, and his sports jacket was wet by his dripping hair. He could only change into the casual suit he wore when he rushed from school in the morning, and then tidied his hair. When Leandri sat there, he didn't look like a player at all, but rather a graduate who came to participate in thesis defense.
The press officer planned to stay awake for another day today to take a good look at what kind of person their young goalkeeper really is. He was usually so well-behaved, but why did he provoke everyone as soon as he attended the press conference, even though it was others who provoked him first. But the advantage of this is that they don't worry about Leandri being tricked by reporters into saying things he shouldn't. The press officer thinks that if Leandri's performance today is as stable as last time, he can slack off in front of everyone in the future. Who wants to work with high concentration!
After the questions to Labadia were finished, the reporters began to focus on Leandri who performed well today.
"How do you evaluate Bayern's performance?"
"They are very strong. Losing the game today shows that we still have a lot of room for improvement." The simple question received a bland answer.
The intellectual older sister asked, "Ryan, your performance today was very impressive. It seems that you have fully integrated into the team."
Leandri was praised by the beautiful sister, "My teammates have taken good care of me, and the coach has been helping me integrate into the team. There are no obstacles, and I am very happy here."
An expressionless middle-aged man with a thick beer bottle asked, "Do you mean you were unhappy in Real Madrid? In fact, Bayern's locker room is also very suitable for young people."
Leandri waved to the press officer, indicating that the translator was broken. The press officer with a gloomy face said that Leverkusen did not have a replacement device.
The uncle did not delve into the question further, and changed the subject to ask in English, "You should learn German as soon as possible when you come to Germany. Young players should not only focus on the game but also keep learning. Such players are the most popular among the public."
Ryandre nodded, "Thank you for the compliment."
Seeing the uncle with ill intentions looking puzzled, Leandri continued to speak as head coach Labbadia turned his head and tried to hold back his laughter, "I am currently studying at the University of Bonn, Department of Mathematics. Thank you for your affirmation of me."
Uncle:? A football player with a math major? !
"Who do you think poses the biggest threat to you in Bayern?" another reporter asked. This question may seem simple, but it actually contains a trap. The Bayern dressing room is extremely complicated right now.
The press officer immediately put down the fish and folded up the lounge chair, ready to rescue their goalkeeper from the dire situation, but Leandri did not allow anyone to stop fishing during work.
"Tony, Tony Cross."
"We have known each other for a long time, and he always said that he would shoot through my goal in the future, or the one with the most goals."
When returning, the press officer solemnly suggested to Labadia that he could bring Leandri to press conferences more often in the future. No one would dislike a colleague who gives them opportunities to take a break from their busy schedule.
This round's challenge against Bayern is Leverkusen's most difficult game in the whole of November. After this, they only have two rounds left in the first half of the Bundesliga. Leandri is firmly in the starting position, but Kroos is spending his days like years on Bayern's cold bench.
Under Klinsmann, young players like Lahm and Muller did not have many opportunities. Kroos was unwilling to waste his talent by sitting on the bench, and neither was his father.
Bayer Leverkusen ended the last two rounds of 2008 with one draw and one win. After the winter break began, many players have excitedly returned home to pack their suitcases, preparing to start a beautiful holiday trip with their wives, girlfriends and children. But Leandri hasn't left Germany yet. The winter in Germany is not fun at all. If his classes and exams for this semester hadn't ended yet, he would have packed up and left for sunny Madrid long ago. But it's always a bit lonely here alone.
Now only some team managers are left in Leverkusen busy with winter transfer matters.
Leandri came to the gate of the base on a donkey, carrying a big schoolbag on his back. The gatekeeper grandfather smiled and opened the door for Leandri, who had just rushed to the club for extra training from school. He also told him not to train too long because someone from the club would come to discuss the contract today.
While Leandri was constantly catching ricochets towards the goal post and looking forward to which new player would join the team next season, he heard Waller's voice coming from not far away.
Ouch, which kitten is that golden shaded cat opposite?
Waller also saw Leandri who was still practicing, and waved him over to introduce him to the people around him, "This is Leandri, the team's goalkeeper. I heard that Tony has a good relationship with him. Tony has good friends in the team, so you can rest assured, Mr. Kroos."
With Voller were Cross, his father and agent Strus.
Leandri looked at his good brother with bright eyes, and stared at the team's sports director with expectation. The next second, he heard Voller tell him, "The team has just signed a loan contract with Bayern. Toni will stay with us for a year and a half. You have to get along well."
Kroos' father was also very happy. His family had heard the name Leandri more than once from his two sons. From the first time they met in the U17 group to this summer's World Cup, the three youngsters have had an incredibly good relationship. This season, Leandri transferred to Bayer Leverkusen. As a youth training coach, Kroos' father has always paid attention to young players. He was very surprised by Leandri's performance. Today, he saw the young goalkeeper come to the team for extra training during the winter break. He was very satisfied with his son, his good brother.
While the adults were still socializing, the two young people quickly got together. One complained about why they didn't tell him in advance that they would come to the pharmaceutical factory to play football together, and the other said seriously that he wanted to give them a surprise.
Two furry heads came together. It was rare for Kroos' father to see his eldest son so talkative. Although he maintained his usual serious expression, he hoped in his heart that his son could have a good experience in the pharmaceutical factory, and that his competitive ability and brotherly relationship would improve.
The details of the lease contract had been confirmed and signed long ago, and Kroos and his team had completed their mission. Before saying goodbye, Voller assured them that the team would find a suitable house for Kroos before the Bundesliga restarts next year. Kroos is no longer a youth player, so it would not be appropriate for him to continue living in the youth dormitory.
When Leandri heard this, he quietly raised his hand in the crowd and said, "Tony, if you don't mind, you can actually live with me. My house is big enough for you to live in."
Of course Kroos had no objection, and in order to reassure his father and agent, Leandri even invited them to visit his home.
The apartment Maria bought for him was quite large. Among the four rooms, one was used as Leandri's bedroom, one was his study, and there were two empty rooms fully furnished. Kroos's father is very satisfied. With a good house and good roommates, Tony, who has come out alone to work, will live well here. Even Waller rarely joked that the team would pay rent for Leandri.
Everyone was very satisfied. Before they left, Leandri took out the apartment key and handed it to his golden-grey friend, congratulating him in advance, "Happy New Year, Tony!"
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