The road to godhood starting from Ligue 1

Chapter 341 The 2012-13 season has officially ended!

in the afternoon.

Corsica's Bastia-Poreta Airport has now been completely transformed into a boiling sea of ​​blue.

Gaio had already seen the surging crowd below through the porthole, but when the cabin door actually opened, the deafening shouts of "Bastia is the champion!" still made his heart skip a beat.

He took a deep breath and was the first to step out of the cabin.

The explosion became even more frenzied when Gaio appeared!
The shouts came in waves.

"Geo! Geo!!"

As if propelled by the sound, Gaio took a slight step back, then spread his arms as if to embrace all of Corsica.

The fans were incredibly enthusiastic. As far as Gaio could see, there were countless blue flags and jerseys waving wildly, turning the airport runway and the surrounding mountains into a riotous color.

The police cordon, formed by officers holding hands, looked like fragile reeds amidst the surging crowd.

Gaio's inner emotions were surging.

He walked quickly down the spiral staircase, followed by his teammates.

They waved to the fans.

now,

They are all victorious warriors!
At this moment, the staff hurriedly handed over a traditional Bastia flag—a blue flag with a Moorish head printed on it.

Gaio took it, turned to face the crowd, and suddenly raised the flag high!
"Bastia!" he shouted hoarsely, the flags fluttering in the wind, instantly igniting the highest climax of the entire stadium!

"They're the champions!!" Countless people responded in unison, their voices shaking the heavens.

"Bastia!"

"They're the champions!"

At this moment, the boundaries between players and fans completely disappeared, leaving only a blue ocean and a heart beating in unison for Bastia.

Teammates joined in one after another.

In the chaos, a boy of about 10 years old broke through the police line and rushed towards Gaio, handing him a hand-woven blue bracelet with a small soccer ball charm strung on it.

The boy looked up at Gaio with sparkling eyes, "Yang, this is what I wrote for you, you are the best player!"

"Thank you, it's beautiful." Gaio immediately knelt down, solemnly tied the bracelet around his wrist, and hugged him tightly.

The planned welcome ceremony inside the airport was completely cancelled.

The fans are too enthusiastic.

The players kept taking photos and signing autographs.

After they finally managed to board the bus, they thought things would be easier, but the bus could barely move – almost every inch of the road was submerged by crowds of people.

Fans pounded on the car, frantically handing over beer, flowers, and even their own children, asking for hugs.

Gaio opened the car window and kept high-fiving fans along the way, waving the Corsican flags handed to him.

When a bearded fan handed him a bottle of red wine, he generously poured it into the air, eliciting even louder cheers.

The convoy moved laboriously towards the training base on foot, completely enveloped in songs, tears, and blue confetti flying everywhere.

What should have been a 20-minute journey took them nearly two hours.

There was no training today, of course.

Everyone was experiencing withdrawal symptoms after the party.

The team doctors were busy.

The players slumped in twos and threes on massage beds, benches, and even the floor, like a group of exhausted soldiers after a great battle.

De Bruyne lay on his back in the middle of the floor, staring blankly at a stain on the ceiling, a blue ribbon still stuck to his blond hair.

He suddenly said softly, "Hey, Yang, do you remember the ball I passed to you in the semi-final against Chelsea? You were just a hair's breadth away from being offside."

Gaio was leaning against the wall, unconsciously twirling the brand-new blue bracelet he had just put on that afternoon with his fingertips.

He chuckled upon hearing this, "I remember, I thought it was over. But the linesman didn't raise his flag, that was fucking exciting."

In the corner, veteran Rothen was carefully wiping the Europa League trophy with a soft cloth, his movements as gentle as if he were caressing a lover's cheek.

Without looking up, he replied, "That's nothing compared to what you've got. Look at Inzaghi's runs in Italy, that's much more exciting."

A burst of laughter echoed through the room, but quickly subsided.

Lukaku's massive body was crammed onto two massage beds side by side. He held up his phone, the screen showing a crazy photo of them soaked in champagne rain in the locker room the night before.

“Hey,” he said in a muffled voice, “could this be the last time we celebrate a championship together like this?”

No one answered immediately.

The withdrawal symptoms after the revelry, the languid atmosphere, were suddenly mixed with a subtle, chilling clarity.

Kanté, who had been quietly stretching in the corner, stopped and scanned the faces of every teammate in the room.

Gaio took a deep breath and stood up.

He walked over to Rothen, reached out and touched the cold trophy, then turned to everyone.

“Listen,” he began, his voice not loud, but drawing everyone’s attention, “no matter where we are next season, this locker room, this trophy, and the shouts we heard last night, they are nailed to this place, and no one can move them away.”

He punched his left chest with his fist.

He paused, scanned everyone, and laughed. "So, stop lying here being sentimental, get up! It's my treat tonight, at the 'Sailor' restaurant in the old port. Everything except the alcohol is all you can eat!"

After a brief silence, an empty water bottle was thrown at Gaio.

"You're treating?! The sun must have risen in the west!" De Bruyne laughed and was the first to jump up.

Because Gaio has been training extra hard, he simply doesn't have time to participate in these team activities.

Their friendship was built on the court, training ground, and gym.

"Eat him into bankruptcy!" Lukaku roared, his massive body nimbly flipping to his feet.

Everyone instantly came to life, and laughter, shouts, the sound of searching for shoes, and the sounds of pulling and tugging filled the room once again.

That moment of sadness was dispelled by a stronger, unspoken understanding between comrades.

They knew that parting might be inevitable, but that's precisely why this reunion deserved all the more celebration.

Gaio looked at his teammates, who were now making a ruckus again, and a faint, complex smile appeared on his lips.

evening.

In the restaurant at the old port, Gaio and his companions carefully instructed the owner to request a private room and not to reveal the news.

unfortunately,

They were spotted anyway, and another round of celebration ensued.

Their table was covered with food brought by fans, far more than they could possibly finish.

They were basking in the afterglow of their victory.

England.

At 7 PM, Sky Sports released a major exclusive report in its evening news: "Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF is close to acquiring Liverpool for £700 million, a record deal that could usher in a new era."

Sky Sports can exclusively confirm that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has entered into advanced talks with Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the owner of Liverpool Football Club, and a takeover deal worth approximately £7 million is close to being reached.

If successful, this move would mark the first major foray of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth into the global professional sports arena, and would immediately place Liverpool among the world's wealthiest football clubs.

It is understood that PIF views this acquisition as part of its global portfolio diversification strategy and is optimistic about the Premier League's enormous growth potential. The partnership with Fenway Sports Group extends beyond the acquisition; the two parties also plan to explore the possibility of deeper cooperation in the broader European and American sports industry.

However, the most surprising details come from the club's future sporting plans.

Sources have told Sky Sports that PIF’s first major move after the acquisition will be to try to sign 18-year-old French striker Jan Gaio from Bastia.

This prodigy, who just made a name for himself in the Europa League final, has been hailed by many European scouts as a "next-generation phenomenon" for his amazing speed, technique, and finishing ability.

PIF believes he will become the ideal figurehead for Liverpool's new era.

Therefore, a top-tier contract that breaks the club's salary structure and is extremely attractive is in the works.

PIF's plan is to build a young, dynamic, and competitive team around Gaio, with the goal of making a strong push for the Premier League title and Champions League honors in the coming years.

An insider said: "This is not a short-term game. PIF's vision is to make a smart, sustainable long-term investment. Signing a talent like Gaio symbolizes a commitment: Liverpool will once again be the most attractive destination for the world's top young talents."

This potential deal is expected to generate a lot of attention in the football world.

Liverpool fans will be excited about the unprecedented financial support the club has received, but they will also be closely watching how the new owners respect the club's traditions and identity.

Sky Sports will continue to provide coverage of this pivotal event that could reshape the landscape of English football.

This news instantly set the entire Premier League community ablaze.

Liverpool fans were the first to get excited.

"Holy crap! £7 million?! We're rich now?! Long live PIF!!"

"Yan Gaio?! That kid who tore Benfica apart in the Europa League final?! Am I dreaming?! If he comes, I won't even care if Suarez leaves! But giving him a top salary at 18? Isn't that too risky? Will the locker room explode? What will Gerrard and Suarez, these legends, think of a kid getting a top salary?" "Please, please, it has to happen! We need superstars who can directly change the game! Ideally, we should change all the other positions; I'm so fed up with Downing and Joe Allen!"

Other fans also joined the discussion.

After all, this kind of thing concerns the entire Premier League.

"Hahaha, another Chelsea! The oil daddy is here, football is finished. Welcome to the Premier League, Liverpool vs. Manchester City, the oil derby!"

"Do they think signing Messi is enough? Giving an 18-year-old kid who's only had one good season a top salary? They're burning money! I'm telling you, he can't adapt to the intensity of the Premier League. He'll end up like Torres, getting taught a lesson by Vidic and Ferdinand."

"I'm a little worried. If they really form a trio of Gaio, Suarez, and Sturridge, that attacking line is a bit scary."

"I'm cautiously optimistic about Gaio. The Premier League is not Ligue 1. With his small frame, we'll have to see if he can withstand Stoke City's rainy weather and Shawcross's flying tackles."

"7 million pounds?! That's enough for us to finish the stadium and buy a whole team with money to spare! Wenger, look! They're giving an 18-year-old the top salary! We've been haggling for half a year over even offering Wilshere 5 pounds a week! Honestly, he'd be a good fit for our style of play. Sigh, another dream shattered."

"Gaio? That name sounds familiar. Isn't he that troublemaker from our youth academy? Damn it, we shouldn't have let him go back then!"

"The Premier League is getting more and more exciting! Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool, the four big clubs, are battling it out! It's fantastic!"

"A top salary at 18? How much pressure is that kid under? He'll be criticized to death if he doesn't play well. He's great in Ligue 1, but it's a different story in the Premier League. How many talented players have failed here?"

"Liverpool's midfield and defense are full of holes. Just piling on strikers won't do any good! They should buy a defender first!"

This news quickly spread throughout Europe through various channels.

Gaio, this highly anticipated young man, has surprisingly been linked with Liverpool.

During this period, last month, before the Champions League semi-final, Bayern Munich officially announced that Dortmund star Mario Götze would join Bayern for the new season.

This month, Moutinho and Rodriguez joined Monaco;
Neymar joins Barcelona;
Falcao joins Monaco.

Before the 2012/13 season was even over, five major deals had already been nearly completed, with a total transfer fee of a staggering 2 million euros, and this may only be the beginning.

These people dare not even imagine how much transfer fee Gaio would have to pay.

It can only be said that while many top clubs in European football are experiencing huge changes in their managerial positions, the player transfer market is also brewing an unprecedented storm.

According to predictions from numerous media outlets, players in good form, such as Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur, Angel Di Maria and Gonzalo Higuain of Real Madrid, Luka Jovic of Fiorentina, Hernandez of Manchester United, Claudio Marchisio of Juventus, and Robert Lewandowski and Mats Hummels of Borussia Dortmund, will all be entering the transfer market.

Several of Bastia's rising stars are also on the shortlists of many top clubs.

Although the record of €9400 million for a single player transfer set by Cristiano Ronaldo when he joined Real Madrid is still difficult to break.

However, the situation this summer, where so many top stars in excellent form are simultaneously embroiled in transfer rumors, is unprecedented, if not the last of its kind.

And Gaio is the one that has attracted the most attention.

There have been many rumors before, but there has never been any substantial content.

It's different now.

Just as news of the Saudi consortium's acquisition of Liverpool, with a focus on signing superstar Gaio, was spreading.

Another related news item also spread along with this trend – a website called "First-Person Perspective" published Gaio's handwritten letter.

French fans rushed in immediately.

Then came Liverpool fans, and then Premier League fans.
The comment section was immediately flooded with comments.

“Going home! He said he’ll go home to retire! Jan, Bastia will always be waiting for you! No matter how long it takes, we’ll be here waiting for you to come back!”

"This is not a farewell, it is a long journey."

We are not losing you, we are sending our king to conquer the world!

Go forth with the will of Bastia!

I've been waiting since 1978, and I thought my heart had hardened long ago, but your letter made this old man cry like a child. It was all worth it, all worth it.

For Bastia, keep conquering the field! No matter where you play, I won't miss your matches. Even if I can't be there in person, I'll be watching on TV!

"How could we blame you? We'll only thank you! You gave us a trophy, and more importantly, a story we can be proud of forever!"

"I cried. This is not just a player, this is a real man, a leader with deep feelings and loyalty! The spirit of YNWA shines in him! Come on! Anfield will give you the same, or even more, love! We will be with you to write this promise!"

“I was initially only expecting him to score goals, but now I’m discovering I’m about to fall in love with his soul. This is the banner we need! He understands the meaning of 'home,' he grasps the core of Liverpool! That’s more important than any talent!”

"After reading this letter, I think he absolutely deserves that top salary. He has more than just skill; he has the heart of a champion, and more importantly, he's cultured. Most players can't write such a good letter. Could it have been ghostwritten?"

"A Manchester United fan passing by, and honestly, respect. If he had to leave, this is truly the most dignified and heartfelt way to say goodbye. This lad has both high emotional intelligence and football intelligence. I'll boo him to death next season, but I admire him in private."

"As a Chelsea fan, I have mixed feelings. Our former son is going to help Liverpool rebuild. I wish him well, but I hope he doesn't get too good off."

"I was just passing by, but I have to say, this is what football should be like! It has warmth, stories, and a legacy! Welcome to the Premier League, Gaio!"

"All of France will support you, Jan! You are the pride of France! Go to the Premier League and win the Golden Boot, then come back and help us win the World Cup! From the town of Ngapoi to Corsica, and then to Liverpool, this is a typical football dream that belongs only to France! Keep going, kid!"

"Wait a minute, Gaio only said he was transferring and wouldn't stay in Bastia, but he didn't say he absolutely had to go to Liverpool!"

In a short period of time, first-person perspective videos entered the field of vision of fans with great popularity.

And they soon discovered it.

This amazing website not only contains Gaio's handwritten letters, but also the accounts of many Bastia players and French legends.

Some accounts simply don't have any content yet.

However, some accounts already have new content.

For example, Kevin De Bruyne, the Belgian midfielder who shone brightly in Bastia, wrote an article titled "My Football, My Teammates".

He wrote about his experiences, with a large portion devoted to his life in Bastia.

The other teammates did the same, writing about their experiences winning the triple crown this season based on their personal stories.

Even Martinez wrote about how he decided to leave Arsenal for Bastia.

There are even articles written by French legends.

Zidane's book, "French Football Needs a New Future," contains his observations of watching Bastia's matches, with considerable attention devoted to French internationals Gaio and Kanté.

Deschamps wrote "France Will Surely Reach the Top of the World Again," which describes an ordinary training day in Clairefontaine. From his perspective as a coach, he sees the French national team as vibrant and ready to go, eager to lead them to the World Cup title.

This content is still relatively limited.

But these things alone are enough to excite the fans.

"This is absolutely a revolution in sports media! No editing, no taking things out of context, just the purest firsthand stories! This platform concept is so cool! It directly breaks through the media filter and lets us see the most authentic side of the players."

"I'm not a Bastia fan, but I read all the articles, and the depth of the content is irresistible. It brings humanity back to football. Other clubs should learn from this! This is true fan service—building emotional connections, not just selling jerseys!"

"My God! This is a holy land for us fans! Top players like Young, Kevin, and N'Goro are telling us their stories in person!"

Many people working in the news media have also noticed something is wrong.

This website is too creepy.

Why did I have to appear in front of everyone at this crucial moment?
The signs of manipulation are too obvious!
However, they had to admit that the first-person perspective, with its unprecedented realism, depth, and emotional resonance, successfully created a sensation among fans.

It is not just a platform for releasing information, but also a sacred bridge connecting the emotions of players and fans, making fans feel that they have truly stepped into the locker room and become a part of this great journey.

Many investors immediately sensed the potential for profit.

I immediately contacted the website administrator, René, to inquire about investment opportunities.

All of this was within Gaio's expectations.

He had long ago instructed René to recruit more players and expand the scale of the business, and to take the initiative to contact some players and solicit articles, etc.

Therefore, when it was actually launched, Gaio ignored it.

He doesn't want to do these things; playing football is his main job.

Bastia has been overwhelmed by a lot of complex emotions these past two days, and is finding it hard to extricate herself.

From winning the Europa League to the emergence of articles from a first-person perspective.

It has passion, emotion, and sorrow.

No one denies that this Bastia team is the strongest Bastia team in history.

But everyone knows that this team will cease to exist after the season ends.

Only remnants of the army remained.

With only two games left in the season, Bastia's starting lineup did not play in either of them.

On May 18th, Bastia defeated Nancy 2-1 away from home.

On May 23, Bastia drew 0-0 with Sochaux away from home.

This is the end.

The 2012-13 season for Bastia has officially come to an end!
The day before the Champions League final.

The major event in English football has finally come to a close, with the acquisition proceeding swiftly thanks to Saudi Arabia's complete concessions on the price.

On May 24th, Liverpool officially announced that the team had officially changed hands!

At the same time, the team also officially announced its first major signing since the change of ownership!
(End of this chapter)