Chapter 940 New Coach

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In the Hall of Honor at Southampton's Glory Stadium, Yang Huan looked at the hall, which was decorated like a museum, shook his head and sighed, saying helplessly, "It's still too empty!"

This made Executive Chairman Nicola Cortez, CEO Ron Gourley, and Technical Director Les Reid, who were following Master Huan, look at each other in bewilderment, and then reveal helpless bitter smiles.

My dear father, Master Huan, you have won so many championships in the past few years, and you are still empty-handed?

Looking back over the past five seasons, Southampton has won almost all the honors it can get. How many teams dream of this?

If they are not satisfied with this, then teams like Manchester United and Manchester City might as well commit suicide by cutting their caesarean sections.

Of course, Master Huan’s sigh is not entirely unreasonable.

Ultimately, it’s because the Saints’ past isn’t glorious enough, they lack heritage, and they don’t have many championship trophies, most of which were won in recent years, so the exhibition hall appears empty.

So much so that they had to use some other tricks, such as Ibrahimovic's goal in the Champions League final.

However, there is an advantage to this.

If we say that the history of the Saints in the past was a blank, like a white sheet of paper, then Young Master Huan could easily paint it with his own colors, so that when everyone mentions the Saints, they would immediately think of Young Master Huan.

There are gains and losses!

"Hey, let me tell you, shouldn't we pay more attention to the performance of the youth team? And let the youth team win a few championship trophies to make up the numbers?" Yang Huan turned around and asked everyone.

The Saints' Big Three were all helpless, Master Huan sometimes acted like this.

"Master Huan, I think it was you who said before that the most important thing for the youth team is to cultivate talents, not results?"

Nicholas Cortes reminded in a timid voice.

Master Huan, you must never pick up a brick and hit yourself in the foot, destroying your own reputation!

"Yes, Master Huan!" Technical Director Les Reid also chimed in, "Our youth team has been successfully promoted to League Two again this season and will play in League One next season. This is already a pretty good result."

Among the teams that were promoted from League Three to League Two last season, only the Southampton youth team was a Premier League youth training team. This season, the Saints youth team was promoted from League Two again, which shows the strength of the Saints' youth training.

You know, there are a lot of restrictions when it comes to registering for this kind of youth team to play in professional leagues.

Players like Luke Shaw, Chambers and Prowse who have played a certain number of times in the first team are unable to play for the youth team, so the Saints youth team is a truly young lineup.

However, this season has also seen the emergence of young rookies such as Youri Tielemans, Halilovic, Patrick Roberts and Marco Lopez, which has led to the Saints youth team's outstanding performance in the lower leagues.

Yang Huan felt depressed when he saw these two guys who were arguing with him.

Don’t you two know that I hate people who argue the most?

But...since what you said makes sense, I won't bother with you.

Who made me always claim to be a great boss who accepts good advice?

"As for that, I'm just talking!" Yang Huan complained.

Nicola Cortez and Les Reid looked at each other and found it funny.

Sometimes, Master Huan still looks quite youthful.

"Master Huan, actually, we do need to strengthen the construction of the youth team. After all, we will be playing in English Football League One next season." Les Reid said with a smile.

English League One?

Yang Huan nodded, "Yes, we will play in English Football League One next season."

At this point, Yang Huan suddenly found it funny and shook his head. "Five years ago, when I first came to Southampton, we were playing in the English Football League One. But five years later, we are still playing in the English Football League One, but this time it is our youth team. Tell me, this world is really interesting, right?"

Nicola Cortes and Les Reid kept nodding their heads. They were both witnesses of this piece of history.

Five years ago, they were all already serving in the Saints. At that time, who would have thought that the Saints would be where they are today?

But five years passed by unknowingly, and everyone was surprised to find that the saints had completely changed without anyone noticing, but all this seemed to happen so naturally.

Looking at Young Master Huan in front of him, he still looks the same as he did five years ago, seemingly without any change.

However, without realizing it, he had caused earth-shaking changes in everyone and everything around him.

He is really an amazing person!

"English League One is our root. We must strengthen the youth team. Even if we cannot be promoted, we must at least maintain our qualification to participate in English League One and cannot be relegated!" Yang Huan issued instructions.

The training value of the English League One is still very strong and is not inferior to the English League Championship, but the competition is more relaxed than that of the English League Championship. After all, the English League Championship is aiming for the Premier League, and the competitive pressure is too great.

"Understood!" Les Reed nodded.

When it was the youth team, he was in charge as the technical director. So, when Young Master Huan mentioned the strategy, he would be responsible for drawing up the specific plan and putting it into practice.

"Come on, get outside!"

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When Yang Huan led the core management team and appeared at the gate of the Glory Stadium, all the reporters and fans at the scene gathered around.

The players who were just being interviewed by reporters also walked behind them one by one, as if to build momentum for them. In the eyes of the media reporters, this was quite impressive.

I never realized that the Saints now have the spirit of a top team!

Yang Huan stepped out of the crowd, walked to the podium, stood still, smiled slightly, and moved closer to the microphone.

"Everyone, journalist friends, all Saints fans, welcome to the Glory Plaza!"

There was a burst of warm applause from below.

“First of all, I want to thank everyone for their continued support.”

Suddenly, there was another round of applause.

"As everyone has seen, we estimate that more than 400,000 fans from all over the world have participated in our championship celebration. On behalf of Southampton, I would like to thank everyone for their support and love!"

There was another round of even more enthusiastic applause from below.

"I would like to take advantage of this rare opportunity today to announce two things to you all."

This time, there was dead silence and everyone was listening attentively.

"First of all, everyone should know that our head coach, Mr. Marcelo Bielsa,"

Yang Huan turned around and stretched out his hand to invite Bielsa, who nodded in response.

"He will no longer serve as the team's head coach from now on, but he will continue to serve as the team's tactical advisor."

"I am here, on behalf of the Saints management and fans, to thank Marcelo for his outstanding contribution to our team over the past five years. He is our legend and we will all remember and miss you, Marcelo!"

When Yang Huan said this, he stepped down from the podium, walked behind Bielsa, and gave him a big hug.

Bielsa also came forward and gave Yang Huan a warm hug. Then, at Yang Huan's signal, he also walked up to the podium.

"Thank you, Master Huan, thank you and the Southampton management for your support and affirmation of my work over the past five years. I like it here and I like the fans here. I will never leave the Saints!"

There was a burst of warm applause from below.

"I want to clarify one thing. Many rumors about my leaving the team are false. There is no problem between me, Master Huan and the management. We cooperate well."

"The reason I left, as I said last night at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, is that I want to rest and have more time and energy to devote to the work that interests me. Being the head coach of a Premier League team is too stressful."

Many reporters below nodded.

In these five years, Bielsa's hair has almost turned completely white.

The Premier League head coach position is indeed a high-paying job, but the pressure is so great that no one can imagine.

"As for the media reports that I will transfer to other teams, this is not true. At least I have no intention of coaching again in the next three years, because this time, I hope to have a complete rest, relax and focus on some exploration and research that I am interested in."

"Finally...thank you all!"

Bielsa smiled at the media and fans at the scene, then turned and walked away.

“Thanks Marcelo!”

Yang Huan walked up to the podium again and stood in front of everyone.

"Next, I have another decision to announce. The departure of Mr. Marcelo Bielsa is indeed regrettable, but we must prepare early, so I solemnly announce here..."

Upon hearing this, all the reporters below were suddenly in an uproar.

This is the rhythm of announcing the new coach!

Oh my God, we got a new head coach so quickly?

Isn’t Southampton too efficient?

"...We have officially hired the Italian head coach, Mr. Carlo Ancelotti, as the head coach of our team for the new season!" Yang Huan announced in a sonorous and powerful voice.

Everyone below was stunned, and then there was an uproar.

Ancelotti?

My God, didn’t the Italian just step down as coach of Real Madrid?

He turned around and joined the Saints?

Soon some reporters caught on to it and immediately connected together the various rumors that had been going on for some time.

It is obvious that Bielsa's departure was a foregone conclusion long ago, and even if the Saints successfully defend the Premier League and Champions League titles, it cannot change this fact.

Therefore, Southampton has been looking for and searching for Bielsa's successor.

It was originally supposed to be Guardiola's, but for some reason the Spaniard stayed at Bayern Munich.

As soon as they heard that Ancelotti was sacked from Real Madrid, the Saints immediately shifted their target and pursued the famous Italian coach.

That's Ancelotti, the world's leading championship coach, and he has always been a popular candidate to succeed Bielsa.

What's more, Ancelotti has coached Chelsea for two years and is no stranger to the Premier League.

I believe the fans can rest assured that he will take over the Saints.

"Carroll is an outstanding world-famous coach. We have reason to believe and expect that under his leadership, Southampton will be able to achieve even better and more brilliant results."

After hearing what Yang Huan said, the reporters below couldn't help but have a lot of imagination.

The most amazing thing about Ancelotti is undoubtedly his performance in the Champions League. From AC Milan to Real Madrid, Ancelotti's performance in the Champions League has always been eye-catching.

Next season's Champions League final will be held at Southampton's Glory Stadium.

That is to say, Southampton will play at home.

Given the Saints' current strength, there is no reason for Yang Huan and the management not to want to compete for the St. Bledsoe Cup at home, right?

What an honor it would be if we could achieve three consecutive championships?

This is going to go down in history!

What's more, Ancelotti's coaching ability is not bad, especially his control over the locker room.

You know, the current Saints are also full of superstars.

Therefore, considering all the above factors, it is not surprising that Southampton chose Ancelotti.

However, those opponents who were expecting Southampton’s collapse would probably cry after hearing this news.