Although Ronaldo was already 28 years old, had put on weight, and his strength had decreased a lot from his peak, the Brazilian was still one of the best strikers on the planet.
Another point was that Ronaldo was the first true superstar in the entire football world since the 1990s. Many fans had watched the Brazilian grow step by step into the world's top star player. It could be said that Ronaldo represented the memory of the people of that era.
In addition, the most important point was that Ronaldo's transfer to Inter Milan had not been leaked before. Now that such an explosive news had suddenly exploded, it immediately detonated the entire football world, the entire sports world, and even the entire world.
"Shocking! Ronaldo returns to Inter Milan! "– The Guardian
"Unbelievable! Real Madrid and Inter Milan reach an agreement on Ronaldo's return! "– The Kicker
"Now, the whole world is shocked by this news. Ronaldo has returned to the Meazza Stadium five years after leaving Inter Milan!" – France Football
"Inter Milan explodes in the transfer market! Ronaldo returns! " – Milan Gazzetta dello Sport
"On July 15, 2005, a day destined to be remembered by many football fans, Ronaldo left Real Madrid and returned to Inter Milan!" – The Times
"Inter Milan chairman Massimo Moratti and Inter Milan manager Li Ang have brought Ronaldo back to Milan! This is a historic deal! "– La Repubblica
When the Inter Milan fans saw the announcement on the club's official website, they could not believe their eyes at first. After confirming that it was true, the whole of Milan boiled over. Countless Inter Milan fans came out of their homes, singing and dancing in celebration.
The media was shocked and went crazy. They were even more curious. How did this deal, which was kept perfectly confidential, come to fruition?!
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Soon, the details of the transfer deal were announced on the official websites of Inter Milan and Real Madrid.
Inter Milan used the Uruguayan star player, Recoba, the Italian star player, Vieri, the Dutch star player, Davis, and the price of 8 million euros to exchange for the Argentine star player, Samuel, and the Brazilian superstar, Ronaldo, from Real Madrid!
Once this transfer deal involving five star players was made public, the explosive news of Ronaldo's transfer to Inter Milan reached new heights.
These five star players were all top-class star players, or were once top-class star players. There had never been such a complicated transaction involving so many players in the current and even in the past!
The media went crazy. They all wanted to know how this deal was made. Even the craziest reporter couldn't imagine such a crazy deal.
As for the Inter Milan fans, the departure of Recoba and Vieri made them sad. However, the excitement brought about by Ronaldo's return quickly diluted their feelings of regret.
For Inter Milan, Ronaldo represented an era and a passion!
As for Ronaldo's fans, seeing Ronaldo return to Inter Milan, other than some Real Madrid fans who were sad, they all cheered.
This was especially true for the Chinese fans. Ronaldo had a lot of fans in China. Now that Ronaldo was playing under Li Ang, it could not be more perfect.
On July 16, 2005, Inter Milan boss Massimo Moratti, Inter Milan chairman Facchetti, Inter Milan manager Li Ang, and Inter Milan general manager Oriari brought Ronaldo and Samuels back to Milan.
Malpensa Airport was invaded by the Inter Milan fans. Thousands of fans came to the airport to welcome Ronaldo's return!
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On July 18, 2005, the Meazza stadium was a boiling cauldron of voices.
Inter Milan held a grand press conference for Ronaldo and Samuels.
About three hundred reporters from all over the world poured into Meazza. It was an unprecedented grand occasion!
This was a press conference between Ronaldo and Samuels. However, there was only one main character, and that was Ronaldo. Samuels was mentally prepared for this. There was no jealousy in his heart. Inter Milan brought back Ronaldo, which showed the team's ambition. Samuels could only be happy.
In addition, there was another point. Perhaps some of the current Inter Milan players were still unable to trust Li Ang. Samuels held Li Ang in high esteem. In this season of La Liga, Real Madrid had been double-eliminated by Sporting de Gijón. Samuels had also witnessed the miracle that Li Ang had led Sporting de Gijón to create. He admired this China coach. Li Ang was the manager of Inter Milan. This was also the reason why Samuels had agreed to join Inter Milan so readily.
Although Samuels was not Li Ang's direct subordinate at Sporting de Gijón, Li Ang had brought him back from La Liga to Serie A. In a sense, Samuels could be considered "one of their own." At least, that was what the Argentinian himself thought.
Under the witness of more than 50,000 Inter Milan fans, Ronaldo appeared in Inter Milan's number 9 jersey.
When the alien kissed the Inter Milan team emblem on the jersey, the entire Giuseppe Meazza stadium erupted in cheers. Some fans had tears in their eyes.
Inter Milan's boss, Massimo Moratti, stood in the stadium and watched the scene. He could not help but shed tears.
"Li, thank you!" Moratti expressed his gratitude to Li Ang.
If it were not for Li Ang's bold idea, this deal would not have happened.
"This will be Inter Milan's best era in recent years," Li Ang said with a smile.
Ronaldo's number 9 jersey went on sale at almost the same time in Inter Milan's many direct-sale stores around the world. It was immediately snapped up by Inter Milan fans.
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The resourceful media quickly got hold of the details of the transfer.
When they learned that it was Inter Milan's new manager, Li Ang, who had single-handedly planned and directed this shocking transfer deal, everyone was shocked.
No one would have thought that the Chinese man, who had been cold-blooded and purged after coming to Inter Milan, would quietly play such a big game of chess!
"Crazy idea, perfect transfer plan!"
"The craziest package transfer deal in the history of football, made by a Chinese man!"
"The Chinese man, Li Ang, has brought back Ronaldo. With this, he has won the hearts of Inter Milan fans!"
The media was right. Even though Li Ang had previously been cold-blooded and had purged Recoba and Vieri this time, he had brought back Ronaldo and brought back the passionate memories in the hearts of Inter Milan fans. He had immediately won the hearts of Inter Milan fans.
When Ronaldo made his debut, Inter Milan fans hung several banners in the noisy Giuseppe Meazza stadium. In addition to the banners welcoming Ronaldo, there was one that was particularly eye-catching.
"Thank you, Li!"
This banner expressed the Inter Milan fans' gratitude to Li Ang.
With the support of the club's top management and now winning the hearts of the fans, Li Ang had taken a solid first step in Inter Milan!
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