Chapter 641, Master Huan, you are too kind!

"Master Huan!"

Yang Huan had just walked out of the lobby and was about to go upstairs when he was stopped by someone who was chasing him from behind.

When I turned around, it was Drogba.

"Didier?" Yang Huan was a little surprised. "What's the matter?"

Drogba, who had dark skin, was a little embarrassed. "Can we go outside and talk for a while?"

Yang Huan shrugged and said, "Of course, that's nothing!" He then smiled.

Drogba nodded with some relief.

The two of them went through another passage, avoiding the lobby, and walked to the open-air dining area outside.

In recent years, the Wangjiangge main store has been undergoing renovations, and a scenic tree-lined path has been specially built along the entire Test River for guests to take a walk before and after meals.

"Master Huan, I..." Drogba and Yang Huan were walking on this tree-lined path, but they were hesitant when speaking.

Yang Huan smiled slightly, "Didier, you know what? In my eyes, we are more than just a relationship between a boss and a player!"

Drogba was stunned. Apart from this, what other relationship was there?

"We are still friends!" Yang Huan said with a smile.

The tone he used gave people confidence, proving that he was not lying.

"We Chinese are very enthusiastic and love making friends. Ever since you came to the team and had your first dinner together, and dared to compete with me in drinking, I have considered you a friend!"

After hearing this, Drogba felt flattered.

Everyone knows that with Master Yi Huan's influence and status, those who can be friends with him are not simple people.

Although he had achieved many achievements in his career as a professional player, a player was just a player. Compared with a big shot like Young Master Huan, a player was nothing at all.

Don’t believe it? Try it in a few years and see how many people still mention Drogba regularly!

In fact, right now, within a few years, because he gradually became a substitute among substitutes in Southampton last season, resulting in a sharp decline in playing opportunities, his level of attention is much lower than before.

Fortunately, Southampton is also actively helping him to build momentum on WeChat, and he also insists on updating WeChat every day to increase his presence, which has benefited him a lot.

Drogba was very moved and took a deep breath. "Master Huan, I want to ask, can I continue to stay in Southampton?"

After asking, Drogba looked up at Master Huan nervously.

He knew that his request was a bit unreasonable because his continued stay in the team would not contribute much to Southampton.

Currently, the team's number one center is Ibrahimovic, but everyone can see that the Swedish center has gradually been threatened. Suarez is the most likely candidate to replace the Swedish center.

When Bielsa was in the North American training camp, he also specifically practiced a lineup with Suarez playing as a center forward, emphasizing the fast-paced interlaced running and passing cooperation of the front trident, which is in line with the future development trend of Southampton's team tactics.

Under such circumstances, Drogba's stay in the team will not really contribute much to Southampton.

But who knew that as soon as Drogba finished speaking, Yang Huan started laughing.

"If you hadn't mentioned it, I might have talked to you about it!"

Drogba was a little surprised. Master Huan wanted to talk to me on his own initiative?

"Let's go sit in the pavilion by the river!"

The two walked one after the other into a pavilion with a very traditional Chinese flavor and sat down.

"You know, the team's work in the new season mainly revolves around two points. One is the Premier League. We hope to ensure a strong impact on the Premier League championship, or even successfully defend the title!"

Drogba has also heard of this. With Southampton's strength, as long as Suarez and Sanchez are well integrated and the midfield configuration is adjusted, this possibility is indeed possible because the timing is too good.

Manchester United has just changed its coach, and Ferguson, a core soul, has left. The Red Devils have lost their strong cohesion.

As bad as it is, the newly appointed Moyes has been terrible at operating in the transfer market. So far, none of the reinforcements that the Red Devils wanted have arrived, and there is no talk of team renewal at all.

This also makes people worry about Manchester United's Premier League prospects!

The same is true for Chelsea. Although they introduced Mandzukic, Adam Lallana left, and even Juan Mata may leave the team. As for the center forward, defensive midfielder and defender that Mourinho required when he took office, the latter two strong players have not yet been found.

Especially the full-backs. Ivanovic is holding up the right, but there is no one to replace Ashley Cole on the left.

The most fatal part is the midfield. Mourinho's team relies heavily on the midfield. Only when the team has a strong backbone can the Portuguese madman play well.

But in the end, Chelsea's midfield signings are still unclear.

Needless to say, Liverpool's current lineup can only aim to finish in the top four of the league.

The same is true for the new rich Tottenham Hotspur. Although they are strong in both men and horses, if Villas-Boas can lead this team into the top four of the league, he will be considered qualified.

Arsenal has improved a lot in strength this season, having acquired Ozil, Higuain and Flamini, but the Gunners have been weak for many years. The big investment this season is to make up for the lessons missed in previous years. It is possible to break into the top four of the league, but it is still a long way to go to win the championship!

The only team that can be considered a competitor of Southampton is Manchester City!

Pellegrini's team is very strong in itself. After the Chilean engineer took office, he cleaned out the team's redundant staff, but also introduced powerful players such as Navas, Fernandinho, Negredo, Jovetic, Demichelis, etc. Manchester City's competitiveness has taken a big step forward.

If nothing unexpected happens, Southampton's strongest competitor this season will be Manchester City!

But Manchester City’s problem is also very interesting. On paper, this team seems very strong, but when it comes to the actual game, it gives people the feeling that they have not performed at all.

This probably has a lot to do with the head coach they hired.

There is a saying that is very true: One incompetent soldier leads to a whole group of incompetent generals. One incompetent general can tire out the entire army!

Whether it is Mancini or Pellegrini, neither of them has the leadership qualities that can leave a deep personal mark on the team in a short period of time!

It is precisely because of the current situation in the Premier League that Southampton will set its sights on competing for the Premier League title this season.

"Our other goal is the Champions League!" Yang Huan waited until Drogba digested his words before continuing, "We hope the team can advance from the Champions League group stage!"

Drogba understood.

The team's goal for the new season is to defend the Premier League title and advance through the group stage of the Champions League.

It should be said that these two goals are not particularly big challenges for Southampton.

"The Champions League is completely different from the Europa League, I believe you know this!"

Drogba nodded, because many strong teams in the domestic league turned into weaklings in the Champions League.

Just like Manchester City, they are strong enough, right?

But Manchester City's performance in the Champions League was embarrassing and completely inconsistent with their lineup.

On the contrary, a team like Arsenal has not won the Premier League championship for many years, and has even been defeated by Manchester United and Manchester City successively. However, in the Champions League, Wenger is confident that Arsenal can break through the group stage and advance to the round of 16 every year.

But don’t underestimate this point, because it represents an income gap of over tens of millions!

"I have talked to Bielsa and others. With the current team configuration, it is entirely possible for us to advance from the group stage of the Champions League, unless we are drawn into the group of death, as long as we play normally."

Just kidding, Southampton is not weak at all!

Even though Gareth Bale, Neymar and Vidal are gone, Southampton is still strong in terms of strength.

"Therefore, we need a group of players with rich Champions League experience to help the team adapt to the fierce competition in the Champions League and the different playing styles of our different opponents."

After hearing this, Drogba finally understood what Master Huan meant.

In terms of experience in the Champions League, Drogba is not inferior to Ibrahimovic at all, and even has more than the Swedish center. He is definitely the most experienced veteran in the team.

"Didier, even if you didn't ask, we still hope you can stay. Your experience and knowledge will help us achieve our goals for the new season!"

At this point, Yang Huan paused, "But I don't want to lie to you. With the current team lineup, if you continue to stay in the team, I'm afraid you will appear more as a substitute. We can't promise you a starting position, so we hope you will think about it carefully. If you want to stay, we welcome you. If you want to leave, we will only feel regretful!"

After hearing this, Drogba said solemnly, "Master Huan, you are too kind!"

The Ivorian took a deep breath and said, "Although I was forced to leave Chelsea and come to Southampton, I have gained a lot in the past period of time. I am very grateful to you and the team for your care."

"Without you, I would have left the mainstream European leagues long ago, let alone now, I still have a place in the Premier League championship team. So, as long as the team needs me, I will stay. Not to mention being a substitute, even if there is no game to play, I am willing to do it!"

Yang Huan immediately smiled and nodded, "Okay, then it's settled!"

In fact, Yang Huan knew in his heart that Drogba considered staying in the team because of his own interests.

When he was training in the United States this summer, his agent was actively working on his behalf, hoping that he would transfer to the Major League Soccer after leaving Southampton. Miracle Media also helped, and now things are starting to look a little more promising.

In this case, if he leaves Southampton and joins another small team, the transfer will most likely come to nothing, because no matter from which angle you look at it, poaching people from Southampton is something that has a very good advertising effect.

Besides, Drogba's current salary and bonuses are all paid by Abramovich. That much per year is something other small teams simply cannot afford.

Therefore, whether from the perspective of future considerations or from the analysis of interests, it is necessary for Drogba to stay in the team.

Of course, the Ivorian's stay is also very beneficial for Southampton.

The only downside is that Drogba will take up one of Southampton's 25-man squad.

But this pales in comparison to the help the Ivorians can bring.

After Yang Huan saw Drogba off, he picked up his phone and talked to Peter Kenyon, who agreed to take over and handle the rest of the matters. Yang Huan also mentioned Kaka's transfer.

The joining of the former World Footballer of the Year is also a big challenge for Southampton.

However, the Research and Analysis Centre is more optimistic about this transfer, the commercial department is very excited and is calling for a big hype, while Yang Huan feels that as long as Kaka can use his experience on the field to help Southampton, the deal will be worth it.

As for getting Kaka back to his peak form...

Stop kidding!

I'm already 31 years old, is it possible?