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Seeing that Wenger had already delivered his full output, the second reporter quickly shifted the topic to the goal that had influenced the course of the game.

"Mr. Arsène, does this tactical corner kick mean that Arsenal will use this method to complete set pieces more often in the future?"

Wenger chuckled and said, "It was an accident. A few players discussed some tactics during the international break and practiced them repeatedly."

"During halftime, the players wanted to try it out, and I didn't interfere."

"Judging from the process, this tactic did not achieve the desired effect, and I don't know if they will continue to practice it."

"Players who like to think things through easily create chemistry when they're together."

Upon hearing Wenger's answer, the reporters subconsciously exchanged glances.

They never expected to hear such an answer.

"Mr. Arsène, since Sun Ke joined Arsenal, he has helped the team score six goals. Would you consider letting him play closer to the opponent's goal?"

After a few seconds of silence, the third reporter began to ask questions again.

Wenger immediately corrected him: "Not only did he have six goals, but also six assists, eight interceptions per game, nearly three tackles, an 88% short pass completion rate, nearly 90% medium and long-range pass completion rate, and an average running distance of 12000 meters per game."

"If you look at these statistics together, it's easy to guess that this is the data of a defensive midfielder, and he probably has a superb long-range shooting technique."

And that is indeed the case.

"To achieve this at this age is already an amazing thing."

"He's only 19 years old this year, and he has endless possibilities."

"I wouldn't be too surprised if he became the team's offensive core one day."

Seeing that the atmosphere had been built up to this point, the fourth reporter continued to ask questions.

"Mr. Arsène, do you think Sun Ke has already played the same role as Cesc (Fàbregas) in the team?"

Do you think Son Heung-min can surpass Seyszczek's future achievements?

Wenger was clearly in a good mood today. He said with a smile, "Sun Ke and Cesc play different positions. If we have to compare them, we can only compare Sun Ke to the 19-year-old Cesc."

"In my opinion, Son is more reassuring than Sesque in his first two seasons. Maybe he can't deliver as many amazing through balls as Sesque, but he is a system player that any team needs."

"When comparing the achievements of two people, the club the player plays for is the biggest distraction."

"Besides performance, the club has many other things to consider. We need to pay off loans, so we can't buy players without regard to cost, which will definitely affect our competitiveness."

"Barcelona is already the most successful team in Europe. Perhaps they will receive many honors when he leaves. I can't predict."

"I hope Sun Ke can become a great player because he has all the qualities to succeed."

This press conference was packed with information.

The next day, various media outlets used their unique skills to produce a number of eye-catching news stories.

Sunderland lost away from home, and the manager blamed bad luck for the defeat.

Wenger angrily rebukes Bruce for being unprofessional.

"Arsenal's game-changing goal stemmed from players' spontaneous practice?"

Wenger: Son is better than Fabregas at the same age.

Wenger subtly criticizes Fabregas for lacking responsibility, suggesting he joined Barcelona simply to win trophies.

Wenger said that Son Heung-min has the potential to become a great player in the future.

......

In an instant, Wenger's words at the press conference sparked heated discussions in England.

These discussions made Bruce very uncomfortable. Perhaps knowing that he couldn't match Wenger's verbal skills, the Sunderland manager simply said, "That's all in the past. We need to put it aside and look forward."

His comments on the two players were even reprinted by Spanish media.

These comments embarrassed Fabregas, but he still expressed his gratitude to his mentor: "Mr. Arsène was the main reason I joined Arsenal. Other coaches would only say they would give me a lot of playing time, but none of them actually did it."

"And Mr. Arsène gave me absolute trust. Without him, I would not have achieved what I have today."

"I'm very happy to see Arsenal acquire some good players during the transfer window. Arsena's eye for talent is always spot on. I wish him and Arsenal all the best."

Compared to Fabregas's mild reaction, the Barcelona management's reaction was much more intense.

In an interview with Diario Sport, club vice president Bartomeu bluntly stated, "Cesque is a talented player, and it's unfair to compare him to a young player who has just entered the first team."

"I can understand how Arsena feels, but it's obviously unfair to Cesc."

"The reality is that Arsenal cannot satisfy Cesc's ambitions, either financially or in terms of competitiveness."

"Cesque is an ambitious player, and this transfer is a win-win situation for both the player and the club."

Speaking about the transfer, Bartomeu said: "It was a splendid transfer. We only had to pay 2900 million euros upfront, but his actual value is far more than that. His true value should be at least 6000 million euros, as Arsenal is asking for."

"However, the player's will changed the course of the transfer, and Cesc's return is proof of the club's great youth training work."

Sun Ke watched the interview and felt that Bartomeu was a bit shrewd, seducing people and then acting all high and mighty.

Of course, this is from Arsenal's perspective.

Barcelona's adoption of the "pay-to-play" system from top to bottom certainly indicates their desire to avoid player controversies.

Barcelona's transfer fee for Fabregas was divided into two parts: a fixed amount of 2900 million euros and a 500 million euro performance-related bonus linked to appearances and results.

But what's most ironic is that Fabregas gave up €500 million of his salary as a transfer fee in order to return to Barcelona.

He loved Barcelona so deeply, so wholeheartedly.

People usually transfer to improve their financial situation, so it's really strange that someone would pay them to join a club.

This approach is equivalent to using connections and spending money to find a prestigious and good job.

But this matter is far from over; Barcelona's mouthpiece, Diario Sport, even published a special article about it.

The article is titled "Cesque's Departure Marks the Failure of Arsenal's Youth Development Strategy."

The article states that Wenger has always managed a team in a fast-paced, rejuvenating manner.

The article cites an example from one season's League Cup final: "He kept giving young players opportunities while ignoring the balance between player development and team performance. He would rather lose a final and see the players learn something than field 11 more capable veterans."

Diario Sport also criticized Arsenal's policy of signing players over 30 years old on a one-year contract basis.

They believe that retaining talented players with remaining potential would be extremely difficult, and Wenger's opportunistic mentality makes Arsenal's squad always seem very immature.

At this point, not a single Arsenal player responded to the "pay-to-win" blessing.

However, team legend Adams couldn't help but speak up: "Bametto and that newspaper's comments were like farts. Arsène wanted to give more opportunities to young players, but if Vieira had stayed at the time, Cesc would have had a hard time getting many playing opportunities. His talent wasn't that good yet."

"Arsena has given a lot to the club, and his implementation of that policy was entirely for financial reasons."

"In the world of professional football, 30-year-old players are earning the highest salaries on their teams, but their competitive level is declining."

"Arsène brings in players on the rise and sells them at the right time to generate profits for the club, which is entirely based on the club's financial considerations."

"Alcena is handling the problem with the vision of a businessman, while Baumeto is like a vulgar peddler, going around bragging that he bought a bottle of wine worth 100 pounds for 50 pounds."

Wenger is busy preparing for the match, but various media outlets are looking for their own news angles.

There were discussions about Bruce, comparisons between Sun Ke and the "pay-to-win" method, evaluations of Wenger's tactics, and even comments about how disgusting Barcelona is.

At this point, The Sun broke a major story: "According to reliable sources, Barcelona added a second-rate clause when signing Fabregas, meaning Arsenal will receive no less than 45% of the transfer fee in Fabregas' next transfer."

In an instant, everyone understood.

Barcelona doesn't want to spend money on players; they want the players to make their own decisions and take control of the situation.

This guy ended up having to pay extra to play football.

However, the secondary revenue sharing clause that Wenger added to the contract was the key.

If Barcelona truly believes they can keep the "pay-to-win" policy going until the end, then this clause is essentially meaningless.

Fabregas had been keeping a close eye on things, so Barcelona reluctantly accepted the clause.

This is the old man's wisdom.

Time flies, and five days passed in the blink of an eye while we were enjoying the gossip.

Arsenal will face Marseille away in the third round of the Champions League group stage.

If you asked Wenger to name the club he hates most, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Stoke City, and Blackburn Rovers would be among his choices.

However, Marseille will definitely be ranked first.

Sun Ke felt that even so, the old man should play it safe.

Because three days after their Champions League group stage match, Arsenal will face their nemesis, Stoke City, at home.

If Sun Ke had decision-making power, he would definitely focus all his attention on the league.

They've won two consecutive Champions League matches, so giving them one more game wouldn't be a big problem.

But he doesn't keep his word.

It all depends on the old man's wisdom.