After Paris Saint-Germain was removed from the list, I led England to victory!

The fireworks and champagne atmosphere at the Allianz Stadium had not yet completely dissipated, but the gears of modern football never stopped turning.

While the Arsenal players were still basking in the glory of their unprecedented sextuple and enjoying a short break.

Inside the training facility office building in Kearney, London.

The work of head coach Nagelsmann, sporting director Edu, and the club's senior management has quietly entered a new cycle.

The glory of winning the Champions League is dazzling, but it also means that new challenges are coming: the pressure of defending the title, the targeted research of opponents, and how to maintain or even improve the competitiveness of this champion team.

The summer transfer window is the first battlefield in this war without gunpowder.

The European football transfer market was somewhat quiet due to the impact of the flu, but there were still some big splashes.

This summer transfer window.

The most shocking deal came from Chelsea.

Chelsea have signed the talented midfielder Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen for a record-breaking €100 million.

Havertz became the most expensive transfer this season.

And between the Apennine Peninsula and the Iberian Peninsula, a similar dramatic turn of events is taking place.

Juventus surprisingly signed midfielder Arthur from Barcelona, ​​who are mired in financial crisis and rebuilding pains, for a whopping €8060 million.

The fact that this "swap" deal, which was essentially a bonus transaction, was ultimately completed with such a high amount of cash has left many industry insiders baffled and is seen as a helpless move by Barcelona to balance its finances.

In contrast, the actions of other top clubs seem much more "conventional".

Liverpool, aiming to reclaim the Premier League title, brought in technically gifted midfield maestro Thiago from Bayern Munich for a carefully calculated €2000 million.

This deal is widely regarded as a key upgrade for Klopp's midfield creativity.

Meanwhile, in North London,

Arsenal's transfer strategy is clear and efficient.

Currently, Arsenal's core squad is stable and young, so there is no need for drastic reforms.

The focus is on targeted reinforcement and future reserves.

However, the "happy troubles" of championship teams also come with them – fierce competition for positions within the team.

The main problem lies in the defense.

The successful changes at left-back became the catalyst for Arsenal's squad changes this summer.

Theo Hernandez, who was signed last season.

With his explosive physical attributes, strong defense, and tireless attacking ability, he completely won over Nagelsmann and Arsenal fans, firmly securing his position as the starting left-back.

Theo himself is very satisfied with Arsenal, and Arsenal is also very satisfied with Theo.

However, this puts Portuguese international Cancelo, who can play as both left and right full-back, in an awkward position.

Cancelo is a very ambitious player, and also a very charismatic one.

Although Cancelo occasionally plays right-back after Theo's arrival.

With Achraf Hakimi as a strong reinforcement at right-back, Hakimi has been consistent in his attendance and performed excellently.

Cancelo doesn't have many opportunities to replace Ashraf.

Then, Theo also performed consistently well on the left flank.

So, Cancelo was conflicted.

It seems like there's no place for him on either the left or right side.

This means that even if he chooses to stay with the team, his playing time will be significantly reduced.

Especially in the recently concluded Champions League final, he didn't even get a minute of playing time, which further solidified his idea of ​​leaving the team.

Cancelo has asked his agent to find him a new club.

Suitors soon came knocking, and they were formidable rivals – Manchester City.

Guardiola after several encounters with Arsenal.

I have always admired Cancelo's technical skills and attacking attributes, and believe that he can greatly enrich Manchester City's full-back tactics.

After some negotiations, the deep-pocketed Manchester City offered a price that Arsenal could hardly refuse: €8700 million.

It's certainly a pity to let go of a top full-back, but considering the player's wishes, Theo's solid starting position, and the huge help this money will provide to the club's financial fair play and subsequent signings.

After careful consideration, Arsenal's management finally agreed to the deal.

This deal is a "win-win-win" situation for all parties involved.

Against Manchester City, they acquired a top-class full-back they had long desired, enriching their tactical options;

For Cancelo, he joined a top club capable of competing for all titles and was promised a starting position;

For Arsenal, they not only received a huge transfer fee, laying a solid foundation for subsequent signings, but more importantly, they successfully handled potential problems within the team, maintaining harmony and competitive energy in the dressing room.

Theo's starting position is more secure, and the club believes that the youth training system or other solutions can make up for the need for depth in the substitutes.

When Yan Yuan learned that Cancelo was planning to leave the team, he did not stop him, but instead sent Cancelo his blessings.

He knew Cancelo had always been opinionated and understood that young people need championships, but they need playing time even more.

Moreover, Cancelo already has plenty of championships to his name.

Manchester City can provide Cancelo with consistent playing time.

When his senior teammate Pepe learned of this, he also wished his junior Cancelo a good performance at his new club.

The other teammates also sent their best wishes to Cancelo.

Regarding the forward line, a real and long-term problem has been presented.

The team's star striker, Aubameyang, has maintained a high goal-scoring rate this season, but the inevitable process of aging is a natural law.

He will gradually move into the substitute position starting next season.

Both Nagelsmann and Edu believe that it is essential to find and cultivate a long-term successor for the Gabon striker, as a precautionary measure.

Following their investigation, their attention turned to Brazil, the football powerhouse, and to Ituano, a small club in the state of São Paulo.

There, there was a young man who was only 19 years old but had already shown amazing talent: Gabriel Martinelli.

Arsenal's scouting report describes Martinelli as "a versatile forward with boundless energy, excellent shooting skills, a keen sense of smell, and an extremely strong desire to win."

Nagelsmann watched a large number of Martinelli's game videos and praised his tireless running, aggressive pressing attitude, and calm finishing ability in front of the goal.

He believes that the player perfectly fits his high-pressing tactical philosophy and has great potential to grow into a world-class striker.

What's most appealing isn't just the technology, but also the price.

Since Martinelli is currently still playing in the lower leagues of Brazil, his release clause in his contract is only 700 million euros.

For Arsenal, a financially sound and insightful club, this is undoubtedly a low-risk investment with potentially high returns.

Edu used his extensive connections in Brazilian football to quickly finalize the deal.

When Arsenal officially announced the signing of Gabriel Martinelli for €700 million, most media outlets and fans considered it a "lottery scalper" signing with a focus on the future.

But only those within Arsenal firmly believe that they have found a true gem.

Aubameyang himself welcomed the young player and expressed his willingness to share his knowledge and skills in training and matches.

Cancelo has left the team, even though Achraf Hakimi is there at right-back.

But Nagelsmann wants greater depth and flexibility in the squad, especially at center-back.

Although the combination of Saliba and Upamecano is considered top in Europe, a long season requires rotation and dealing with potential injuries.

This time, their target is another Gabriel from Lille in Ligue 1.

Brazilian center-back Gabriel dos Santos.

The 22-year-old Gabriel is tall and has long legs. He has excellent left-footed passing ability and strong aerial ability. He has already shown outstanding defensive ability and leadership qualities in Ligue 1.

Nagelsmann values ​​not only his qualities as a traditional center-back, but also his ability to carry the ball forward and his versatility.

Nash, who is good at nurturing young people, has a bold idea:

He intends to develop Gabriel into a versatile defender who can not only play as a center-back, but also fill in as a full-back or even a defensive midfielder under certain tactics, increasing the flexibility of the formation and tactical variations.

After negotiations, Arsenal activated the €2500 million release clause in Gabriel's contract, successfully bringing him to the Emirates Stadium.

This signing is seen by outsiders as an important investment for the future and a solid addition to the depth of the defense.

With this, Arsenal's major summer transfer activity has come to an end.

They brought in Martinelli and Gabriel, said goodbye to Cancelo, and even made a profit on the transfer cash flow books.

At the same time, it also completed the future development of the forward line and the reinforcement of the defense. The operation was clear, cost-effective, and won unanimous praise from professional media.

Arsenal's core framework has been basically finalized.

Yan Yuan, Rice, Rodri, Odegaard, Saka, Theo, Ashraf, Upamecano, Saliba, and others were preserved intact.

Furthermore, the team renewed contracts with key players such as outstanding goalkeeper Martinez and veteran striker Aubameyang, ensuring the team's long-term stability.

However, the whole team knew that the real challenge had only just begun.

However, before embarking on their Premier League title defense in the new season, there is another important honor waiting for them to compete for – the FIFA Club World Cup.

As the winner of last season's UEFA Champions League.

Arsenal automatically qualified for the next Club World Cup.

And they will advance directly to the semifinals.

Waiting for the winner between the champions from other continents.

For Arsenal, the Club World Cup is not only a stage to compete for the "world champion" title, but also a great opportunity to showcase the club's brand and football philosophy to the world.

This is the first time in Arsenal's history that they have participated in this competition.

The entire team is eager to bring this trophy back to North London.

Stars like Yan Yuan and Aubameyang will also have the opportunity to compete against top clubs from other parts of the world, further expanding their international influence.

A few months later, the entire Arsenal team will travel to the venue for the Club World Cup.

That will be another journey full of challenges and glory.

But for the Gunners, who have just had a perfect season, they are used to turning challenges into stepping stones on their path to coronation.

A new chapter is about to unfold on the world stage.

This young, elite team, led by Nagelsmann and Yan Yuan, possesses a combination of technique, strength, speed, and intelligence, and is steadily and firmly striding towards a wider world.

Their goal is not just to win the next trophy, but to usher in a new era for Arsenal.

The red and white tanks in the arsenal are fully fueled, calibrated, and ready to embark on a new journey.