[Football] Bad Boy Batty

On August 8th, British time, Manchester City officially announced two transactions in this transfer window.

First, Aguero renewed his contract with the club for one year, continuing his legendary No. 1 career. The contract also includes other hidden items, and he can choose to stay in the club to coach after the expiration.

Next is what people are most concerned about. Barcelona midfielder Messi joined the team as a free agent. He will wear the No. 30 jersey next season. The contract is a 2+1 contract with an annual salary of 3000 million pounds after tax. There is also an undisclosed signing fee and additional bonus clauses to be activated.

Since the breakup was not very pleasant, Barcelona did not prepare a grand farewell ceremony for him, but Messi still thanked the club and everyone at the farewell ceremony that was broadcast live around the world.

Barcelona's top management has indeed treated him badly in recent years, but this cannot erase the help Barcelona once gave him in his childhood and the good times they spent together.

Messi held back his tears as he walked off the stage, but he believed that his image must have been quite bitter in the countless cameras aimed at him.

Soon, the day came for him to make his debut at the Etihad.

It is no exaggeration to say that Manchester has experienced the largest traffic jam in recent times. Due to the epidemic, most fans cannot enter the stadium, so people from all over the world are crowded outside the stadium to watch the launch ceremony on the big screen.

Messi held up the No. 30 jersey with his name on it.

"I am very happy to be here. Manchester City is a great club. Here are my former coaches and teammates. I look forward to future training, life and games. Thank you."

There was a thunderous cheer outside the stadium.

Someone posted a set of comparison pictures on social networks. The top one shows Messi's lost back when he left Barcelona, ​​and the bottom one shows Messi's overflowing smile of joy and sincerity when he joined Manchester City.

The comment section was filled with cheers.

What they don’t know is that behind the camera in the photo below, Aguero is pulling Batistuta and Neymar and making faces at them.

Fortunately, the person opposite was Messi. If it was someone else, he would definitely be smiling so hard that his face was blurred when taking the photos for the official website.

He made the irritable gesture common to Argentines: "You guys—"

"You deserve it!" Batistuta raised his chin arrogantly, then put his hands on Aguero and Neymar's shoulders, one on each side. "It's your fault for not saluting the great King Batistuta! You know what awaits you next is endless targeting in training. Get ready, I'm going to flick your forehead first!"

Messi's smile deepened.

Then he said goodbye to the three of them, put away his jersey and walked towards the first-team building with the staff. There were still a few procedures to complete before the first training session of the first day.

As for what Batty said about hitting the forehead.

Well, almost no one has successfully targeted him on the training ground, so it would be better the other way around. He really wants to see his new king covering his red forehead and sulking. It must be very cute.

……

In the porch leading to the training ground, Stones and Walker are changing their shoes.

"Did you see what's going on outside? It's fucking unbelievable." Walker stood on a stool to tie his shoelaces and complained while moving his hands. "How will I get people out when I leave later? I really should have ridden a bike here today."

"Hmm," Stones seemed a little absent-minded, "it should be."

Walker looked over and saw that his friend was moving incredibly slowly, with his phone next to his sneakers. As the screen lit up, Walker noticed that the wallpaper had changed to a photo of him and Batistuta when they won the last Champions League final after completing a perfect season.

That group photo was not taken from the larger picture. Judging from the angle, size, and clarity, it looks more like a candid photo.

"Damn it, Johnny!" Walker pointed at the phone exaggeratedly, "You haven't forgotten him yet!"

Stones finally raised his head from his shoelaces and gave his friend a strange look. Walker knew everything. They were roommates during the European Cup. He also watched him send messages to Batistuta and gave him advice.

"What do you want to say?" he asked.

"Nothing." Walker shrugged. "I just want to say that you have no third way except to take down Batty and forget about Batty."

“And?”

"You don't seem to be able to forget him, so take him." Walker spread his hands, "Next season is a good time. It's God's gift to you. You have to show your appreciation."

Stones made a 'you're talking bullshit again' face: "Why do you say next season is a good time for me?"

"Messi will be our teammate next season, that Messi." Walker winked.

"I don't know."

"What's so unclear about this!" Walker glared. "Aguero and Messi have been friends for many years. Neymar and Messi were once teammates at Barcelona. They will form a small group, and then your Batistuta will be left out. You know what you should do."

Stones forced a smile, he didn't think it was real.

And even if there is one less Aguero and one less Neymar, there are still others.

"Don't worry about the Frenchman. My friend told me a few days ago that he saw Lucas sneaking off to look for new Manchester United players, along with his brother." Walker waved his hand and said. "What?" Stones was surprised. "Who are you talking about?"

"Manchester United's new French striker, Griezmann." Walker gave his friend a look that said 'you know what I mean'. "Phil's addiction to fishing is not a threat. As for Kevin, if you can take the initiative, I don't think he will be your opponent. After all, you have natural advantages, height and physique."

Stones waved his hand to signal his friend to stop making trouble.

"I'm serious." Walker hit him on the head. "Why are you always so passive? It's so unlike you, Johnny... I'm telling you, if you don't do it, I will."

Stones: !!!
"What's wrong?" Looking at his friend's shocked eyes, Walker shrugged again, "Don't look at me like that, I'm not kidding you."

"You, are you going to pursue Batty?"

"Look at you, what are you talking about?" Walker laughed evilly, "I will be his best fuck buddy."

Stones was stunned: "Kyle!"

"You heard it. That's what happens if you don't take the initiative." Seeing that it was working, Walker patted his friend on the shoulder. "You can continue to hide in your corner. And out of respect for you, I will let him call your name when he climaxes."

……

Regardless of whether what Walker said to stimulate his friend about taking down Batistuta was true, at least he had a relatively accurate grasp of the situation on the training ground.

Yes, Messi, Aguero, and Neymar form a small group.

The purpose of this small group is to trip up Batty.

While defenders like Walker and Stones were still changing their shoes, the forwards had already started circle-stealing training. The small group led by Messi tried every means to target their king in training, and then flicked his forehead with a villain's grin when the king made a mistake in the chaos.

Sometimes they rushed at him and Batistuta was hit not only on the head but also on the ears and nose.

"Hahahahahaha! Crotch piercing! Another one!"

Neymar and Aguero jumped up and high-fived.

Before this they were not so close, but with Messi as the glue, they quickly became a team (in cahoots with each other). Batistuta could deal with one of them, but not all of them.

So after being teased for almost half of the training, the Kings unexpectedly exploded.

"You damn annoying bastards!" Batty pulled off his orange training vest and yelled at them madly, "I quit! Go play some **** games with the three of you!"

Anyway, it’s not formal training.

Batistuta stuck out his tongue at them, then turned to look for other teammates. Just as B Silva and De Bruyne were ready, Stones and Walker also came out of the room. Batistuta made a few irritable nasal sounds, waved his hand and reorganized his own training group.

Isn't it just a small group?

It seems like no one knows how to organize.

……

The three of them looked at each other in bewilderment as they watched Batty storm away.

"Did we, uh, go too far?" Neymar asked hesitantly. "Bati has never been hit on the head so hard."

He recalled the scene before his eyes.

It became such a big red area.

"Maybe." Messi scratched his beard. He didn't think it was excessive. Wasn't this just a basic training ground game? "Does he always get angry so easily?"

Like a pufferfish.

"He's not angry, he just finds us annoying." Aguero waved his hands. Compared to the other two, he was the one who was really excited. "Don't worry, Leo, he's Batistuta, he can be coaxed back with two chocolate puddings."

Oh?
A little king who can be coaxed back with just pudding?
Messi twitched his eyebrows and couldn't help laughing.

Haha, it's cuter than I thought.

……

In the distance, Guardiola watched the whole process of Batistuta being "bullied" through the glass. He took a deep breath and pinched his eyebrows hard.

It's really frustrating.

(End of this chapter)