Li Ang did have something to discuss with Manuel Arango.
It was about the Copa del Rey.
Li Ang's goal was to lead Sporting de Gijón to eliminate Zaragoza and reach the final of the Copa del Rey. He wanted to get the chance to compete with Real Madrid at the Bernabéu Stadium!
That was his goal now. Or rather, it was the goal of the game in two days!
What was the final goal?!
It was at the Bernabéu Stadium, Real Madrid's home ground, in Europe's highest football temple. He wanted to take revenge and lead his team. He wanted to collect the first championship trophy of his coaching career at the doorstep of this century-old powerhouse!
Real Madrid was very confident about winning the Copa del Rey at the Bernabéu. It was also seen as the last fig leaf for the club's terrible season!
Li Ang wanted to snatch the Copa del Rey title at this moment! At the same time, he wanted to tear apart the last fig leaf of Real Madrid in 2004!
"Mr. President, I want to talk to you about the Copa del Rey," Li Ang said.
"Copa del Rey?" Arango asked. "Is there a problem with the game against Zaragoza?"
The president asked with concern. If it was two months ago, Arango would not have dared to think about reaching the final of the Copa del Rey. Or two weeks ago, he would not have dared to think about it because he did not believe that his team could beat Zaragoza.
However, the 3-1 victory at the La Romareda Stadium made Arango very excited. He saw a glimmer of hope for the team to reach the final of the Copa del Rey!
For Arango Sr., the fact that the team could reach the Copa del Rey finals was the best result that Sporting Gihon had achieved in the past ten years. As for the Copa del Rey championship, Arango Sr. did not even dare to think about it!
He did not dare to think about it. Li Ang dared to think about it and had been working hard towards this goal.
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"There won't be a problem with the game against Zaragoza." Li Ang shook his head. "With the away victory, we have a good chance of advancing at home."
Li Ang wasn't bragging. With a 3-1 away score, Sporting de Gijón would still advance even if they lost 0-2 at home. Therefore, he had a certain level of confidence in eliminating Real Zaragoza at home.
"What is it?" Old Arango took a puff of his cigar and asked.
"Cough, cough, cough." Li Ang coughed repeatedly. The cigar was too strong, and he was not used to it.
"Although I've only been in Xi Hong for less than half a year, I've already fallen in love with this place," said Li Ang.
Old Arango glanced at Li Ang. He didn't understand why Li Ang would say this, but he didn't interrupt Li Ang.
"Now that I understand the history of Sporting CP, I respect your contribution to the team even more." Li Ang said, looking at Old Arango. "Mr. President, I think it's time for you to pay back a little bit for your contribution to the team."
Old Arango was very moved by Li Ang's words. He had done a lot for Sporting de Gijón. He dreamed that his team could rise from the ashes and return to his rightful position. Li Ang's words moved him slightly. However, Old Arango was not a young boy who was easily moved by a few words. He wanted to understand why Li Ang said these words. And Li Ang's last sentence made him feel that he had grasped something. He stared at Li Ang.
"Copa del Rey champion." Li Ang smiled and blew out a smoke ring. Behind the fluttering smoke were his determined eyes. "Sir, you should be satisfied with this gift."
"What?" Old Arango grabbed Li Ang's arm.
"You heard me right. My goal is to win the Copa del Rey!" Li Ang said. "This has always been my goal. I have never told anyone, but now that we are about to enter the final, I think it's necessary to tell you about it."
Old Arango let go of Li Ang's arm. He took a deep breath and stared at the young man in front of him!
This kid's goal was actually to win the Copa del Rey!
The Copa del Rey champion!
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He immediately understood why Li Ang had not confessed his goal until now. It was because if Li Ang had told him that his goal was to win the Copa del Rey, Old Arango would not have believed or supported it. He would have thought that Li Ang was too arrogant and even questioned whether Li Ang was still competent for the job of Sporting de Gijón's head coach.
Because this goal was too shocking. A Segunda División B team, on the one hand, was in the relegation zone and had to fight to stay in the relegation zone. On the other hand, they wanted to win the Copa del Rey. This was simply daydreaming and crazy!
However, at this moment, Sporting de Gijón had entered the Copa del Rey semi-finals and had won the first leg of the semi-finals against La Liga powerhouse Real Zaragoza by three to one. They were already one foot into the final of the Copa del Rey. At this time, if Li Ang said that he was aiming for the Copa del Rey championship, at least no one would think that he was crazy. At most, he was overconfident.
Old Arango was a seasoned veteran after all. He only lost his composure for a moment before regaining his senses. He took a deep look at Li Ang. He did not expect the young man he had chosen to be so ambitious and driven!
Only a young man like him, who had experienced many things, would dare to think and dare to do it!
It was good to be young! Old Arango sighed inexplicably.
"How confident do you think you are?" President Manuel Arango asked.
"As long as we make it to the final, we just have to fight for a game." Li Ang said, "Real Madrid is an elephant, but even an elephant can be bitten to death by ants. Moreover, we are not ants, we are hungry wolves!"
Old Arango also smiled. Yes, as long as they make it to the final, they will win a game. They just have to fight for it!
If they win, Sporting de Gijón will be the Copa del Rey champion!
If they lose, it is not a big deal. If they can make it to the final, it will be amazing.
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"What I am most happy about now is that I chose you to coach Sporting de Gijón!" Old Arango patted Li Ang's shoulder and sighed. Li Ang's fighting spirit, Li Ang's ambition, and Li Ang's drive made him very emotional and happy. He realized that choosing Li Ang to be Sporting de Gijón's manager was the wisest risk he had taken in his life! Sporting de Gijón, who had sunk into the Segunda División for many years, wanted to rise from the ashes. They needed someone like Li Ang who had the ability and drive!
"I am also honored that you have given me this stage," Li Ang said. This was his true thought. He was grateful to Old Arango.
"Tell me, how can I help you?" Old Arango asked.
"Mr. President, I believe you have seen the price lists." Li Ang said, "I want to have the right to decide on the transfer because I know which players I need the most and which players have the most potential! You should know what I have in mind. " Li Ang was not boasting. He had a good eye for people. This had been passed down: Carlos, Marcos, Michael Pihra, and Geoffrey, these were all his advertisements!
Old Arango looked deeply at Li Ang. If it was yesterday, when Ayroyd was still healthy and working, he would have flatly refused Li Ang's "rude" request.
However, at this moment, because Ayroyd was seriously ill and resting, and maybe because Li Ang had just revealed his ambition for the Copa del Rey to him, Old Arango understood Li Ang's character and ability better. He was not so angry now.
He even thought that if this young man did not ask for the right to transfer, it would be abnormal.
However, the old fox Arango would not agree to Li Ang's request so quickly because he knew the importance of the right to transfer.
"I have no objection," Old Arango said.
Now it was Li Ang's turn to be surprised. He looked at the chairman in surprise. According to his imagination, the chairman would not agree, at least not easily. The two would have a debate. Li Ang had prepared a lot of information and data in his mind to persuade Old Arango. Now that he heard this answer, how could he not be surprised?
"You can talk to Venita about this matter. She is now the general manager. As long as you cooperate well, I have no problem here," Old Arango said with a smile.
Li Ang's chest tightened. It turned out that this was waiting for him. He knew it would not be so easy.
However, Li Ang nodded. This matter really needed to be communicated with Venita.
Dealing with Venita should be considered a pleasant scene. This girl is easy to communicate with … He thought with uncertainty.
"The Copa del Rey championship, whether I can get it or not, I thank you for this gift!" Old Arango suddenly said again.
Li Ang did not say anything. He just smiled.
For Old Arango, a Copa del Rey championship might be enough to satisfy him.
But what about himself?
Li Ang looked out of the floor-to-ceiling window. It was a field of green, and the sun was shining brightly. The mottled image was very charming. Further away, he could see the white sails on the vast ocean. The air was filled with the familiar smell of the sea breeze.
My goal is the stars and the sea!
He thought of this sentence, and his chest was filled with high fighting spirit!
In life, this is what a real man should be like!
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