Regarding Sporting de Gijón spending 800,000 euros to bring in the young center back named Thomas Vermaelen, the reaction of the fans and media was relatively dull. On one hand, Vermaelen was too young and did not have much fame. On the other hand, after Ismail's transfer to Mallorca, everyone was mentally prepared that the team would bring in a center back as a substitute.
On the other hand, Voice of Gijón, which was ridiculed by some people as a "lackey," praised Li Ang as usual, saying that with Li Ang's judgment, the young Belgian center back's future was worth looking forward to.
On the same day after the announcement of Vermaelen's arrival, another announcement was made on the team's official website. This time, someone was going to leave.
The team's midfielder, Harvey Ismail, was officially transferred to Rayo Vallecano of the Segunda División for 500,000 euros. The 26-year-old Spanish native player had very little playing time at Sporting de Gijón. So far, he had only played two games for the team, and both were as a substitute. Li Ang had also clearly told Ismail that he was not in his plans, so the latter had to find another way.
Thanks to the good results achieved by Li Ang's team, the value of Sporting de Gijón's players had increased significantly. Even Ismail, who rarely played, was sold for a high price of 500,000 euros. This was indeed a premium. According to the estimation of the Transfer Market, Ismail's normal price was around 300,000 euros.
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After bringing in Vermaelen to fill the gap in the center back position, Li Ang could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Although the winter transfer market had just begun, Sporting de Gijón had made a lot of moves. Ismail was transferred to Mallorca, David Lago and Harvey Ismail were transferred away, and they brought in the Italian veteran, Chiesa. There was also the Venezuelan player, Juan Arango, and the young Vermaelen. The forward line, the midfield line, and the back line each had one player gone, and one player came in. It could be said that there was a balance in and out.
Li Ang was quite satisfied with the team's reinforcements and clean-up work, and he was also relatively satisfied with the team's current lineup.
The goalkeepers were the experienced veteran Valencia and Handanovic, who had limitless potential. In addition, there was also Robert, who was good at saving penalty kicks.
In the rear defensive line, the veteran Hierro was in charge. Pepe and Vermaelen were both part of the growth faction. As for the two flanks, Grosso performed well, and Ivanovic had also improved a lot.
In the midfield, there was Ribéry, Modric, Juan Carlos, Javier Blanco, Marcos, and other members of the youth team. Together with the veteran Albertini, it could be said that the age distribution was reasonable. This time, the introduction of Juan Arango was also a significant addition to the midfield.
On the frontline, Di Natale was like a fish in water in the team. Diego Milito was also playing very well. Benzema was also beginning to show his talent. He had also brought in the veteran Gieza, and Maikol Pihra could also be used as a surprise soldier in some matches.
Li Ang carefully calculated the team's assets. He suddenly realized that the current composition of the team, which might not be worth mentioning in the eyes of outsiders, could already make him a little proud.
His Sporting de Gijón, after his continuous and hard work, had already achieved some success.
His Sporting de Gijón would reveal its fangs step by step … and let everyone be even more surprised.
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In the evening, he worked overtime at the Malaio training base until very late. When he finally returned to his residence, Li Ang lay on the sofa. Spain's most popular soap opera was playing on the television. Looking at the empty house, Li Ang suddenly felt inexplicably tired.
The house lacked a hostess.
Li Ang thought of Alice and sighed in his heart. He did not know whether it was right or wrong for him to open a window for Alice and encourage her to go to the United States. All of this was because of loneliness and longing.
Li Ang suddenly felt that he should go and see Alice. Although he often talked to Alice on the phone or sent Alice messages, she had never mentioned that she wanted him to visit her. If Alice did not mention it, even Li Ang himself would not have noticed. However, at this moment, Li Ang thought carefully. Alice had actually wanted to say something several times but stopped. He could feel her longing for him. She was just afraid of affecting his work, so she hid this longing.
Li Ang was indeed very busy. The players could relax after playing a game as long as they were in good condition for the next game. However, the manager almost had no rest. Coupled with the fact that he had to consider the winter transfer, Li Ang was really busy. Even when he returned to China to celebrate his father's birthday, he had to rush back and come back in a hurry.
However, Li Ang still felt very apologetic. In his heart, he had true feelings for Alice. He liked this girl, loved her, and was willing to take care of her with all his heart.
Li Ang could also feel Alice's love and longing for him. For Alice, in her previous life, she wanted to take care of her younger brother, Carlos, and nurture him. Now, Carlos had become a professional footballer and had a promising future. It could be said that now Alice had put more of her feelings into her love for Li Ang. For this girl who made people love and cherish her, he did not take care of her enough.
The longing and guilt in Li Ang's heart continued to brew in the bottom of his heart. Suddenly, he had an impulse to go and see Alice.
Although he knew that it was not easy to go to the United States and that the team was about to face the eighteenth round of the league in a few days, Li Ang had the impulse to go to the United States.
After making up his mind, Li Ang picked up his phone and planned to make a call to book a flight.
At this time, the phone rang first. It was Alice.
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"Are you in France now?" Li Ang asked in surprise.
"Yes, in Corsica. I just arrived at the hotel." Being able to feel Li Ang's surprise on the other end of the phone, Alice was also very happy. There was no other reason. France was very close to Spain, and she was very close to Li Ang.
"I'll go to Corsica to see you," Li Ang said immediately.
Alice listened and was happy in her heart. However, the well-behaved girl still hesitated. "Your work …" She knew that in a few days, the La Liga competition would be reignited.
"I don't want to talk about work now," Li Ang said firmly. "I miss you."
The feelings of a lover seemed to be transmitted through the radio signal. Alice's heart seemed to be wrapped in a thick love. All her thoughts and words became one sentence. "Yes, I miss you too."
Li Ang hung up the phone and waved his fist excitedly. He had already made preparations to go to the United States. Now, he was going to Corsica, France. It was closer to the Iberian Peninsula, and there was a greater need to visit Alice.
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