Soccer: Maxed-out ball control, the skill is too overpowered.

"No? How come I see you again?"

"What, you're not welcome?"

"I've seen it too many times, it's getting a bit tiresome."

"Lu!"

De Bruyne's face visibly flushed again.

Lu Xiao suppressed a laugh and decided not to tease him anymore.

"Welcome to Bayer Leverkusen, bro. Is your leg all better? You recovered so quickly?"

"Of course, he can do rehabilitation training now, but he can't play for the time being... Hopefully, this club isn't a disaster."

De Bruyne himself was unsure whether his choice was correct.

Wolfsburg club, from top to bottom, is desperately trying to keep him, and De Bruyne is very happy at Wolfsburg.

Anyway, it's much better than sitting on the bench at Chelsea.

When De Bruyne heard the invitation from Bayer Leverkusen, he initially wanted to decline.

But after talking with Lu Xiao in detail during the World Cup,

Ultimately, the transfer was completed through an agent.

De Bruyne had a strong, albeit vague, feeling.

His life seemed to have taken a huge turn as a result, though he couldn't pinpoint exactly where it was headed.

I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse.

Inside the parking lot, De Bruyne was driving a 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, a gift from the club during his time at Wolfsburg.

Looking at Lu Xiao's newly bought Lamborghini Murciélago, De Bruyne seemed a little envious.

His salary levels during his time at Chelsea and on loan at Wolfsburg were not particularly high.

Buying a regular car is easy, but buying a supercar requires some thought.

Seeing the look in De Bruyne's eyes, Lu Xiao's lips curled up:

"Brother, once you become famous, you'll be replacing these cars more often than model cars."

Joining Bayer Leverkusen may be the best decision you've ever made in your career.

Let's win the championship together!

"I've finally gotten on your pirate ship."

De Bruyne shook his head and smiled wryly.

The two were rivals before, and Lu Xiao defeated him twice last season. Unexpectedly, they became teammates in the new season.

After the World Cup, the two brothers from Genk continued to fight side by side!

"Hey!! You guys!! You're Kevin, Lue!! Can I get an autograph?"

The two were just about to head to the locker room to meet their teammates when they suddenly heard an excited voice.

With a thick Yorkshire accent from England.

Turning around, the first thing that catches the eye is two words—Big Head!

"Whoa!"

"Holy..."

Lu Xiao and De Bruyne were both slightly taken aback.

The big guy in front of him looked a bit comical, his height of over 190 cm was intimidating, but the young man's expression was also funny, and with his big head, he didn't seem threatening at all.

"Who are you……"

The other person extended their hand, but De Bruyne hesitated for a moment and did not shake hands.

"Harry, right? I've heard of you."

"No way!! OMG!! Lu, you've heard of me?"

"Yes, I've been following the transfer news lately, and they say you have a lot of potential!"

"Hahaha...that's right!"

The big, clumsy guy looks honest and simple, but he's quite confident.

As a Championship player, he showed no fear in front of two World Cup stars, Lu Xiao and De Bruyne.

"Harry Maguire, it's nice to meet you both, I'm a fan of yours!"

Sure enough, the large head was too obvious.

Lu Xiao suddenly remembered the phrase "aircraft carrier turning around".

It's hard to say whether Leverkusen's signing of Maguire was the right or wrong decision.

Is he "the excellent Maguire" or "the mediocre Maguire"?

He caused quite a few football-related memes at Manchester United in the future.

However, for a period of time he also became one of the most trusted men under Ten Hag, Amorim, and England manager Gareth Southgate.

The three of them walked into the locker room together.

The new teammates are mostly complete, except for Hazard, who is still recovering from a muscle strain.

Almost everyone else is here.

Bayer Leverkusen doesn't have many national team players either.

Captain Rolfes managed to catch the last train to the World Cup, helping the German team lift the championship trophy.

He needs to rest at home for a while.

In fact, after Lu Xiao led Bayer Leverkusen to the Bundesliga title, it triggered a butterfly effect that led coach Joachim Löw to ultimately choose Rolfes.

Although Rolfes didn't play many games, he still managed to win a world championship.

Getting back to the main topic, let's return to the locker room.

Head coach Sasha and Hyypia were both absent, as was captain Rolfes.

Vice-captain Lars Bender led the veteran and new players in the locker room to get acquainted.

Kevin De Bruyne is someone everyone is already very familiar with.

Harry Maguire, being a natural at making friends, has already become close with Lu Xiao and the others.

The tall, black defender Rudiger, sitting in the corner, is someone you often see on the Bundesliga pitch.

Only Dutch center-back Virgil van Dijk and 19-year-old young center-back Aké remained, the two Dutchmen sitting in a corner, looking at each other in bewilderment.

"Hello, do you speak German?"

"I know some."

Van Dijk nodded coolly.

As a Dutchman, I know a little German, so communicating with the team wasn't a big problem.

Moreover, Lu Xiao and De Bruyne, both Belgians, speak Flemish, a branch of Dutch. With their help, Van Dijk and Nathan Ake quickly became acquainted with everyone.

"Brothers!! Let's get this party started!!"

Harry Maguire was shirtless in the locker room, more hyped than if he were on drugs.

He's practically a social terrorist.

Anyone who didn't know better would think he'd been with the team for 10 years, but this was actually his first day on the team.

"Very good, you're in good spirits!"

Seeing the harmonious atmosphere in the locker room, Coach Hyypia nodded in satisfaction.

The player is already familiar with it, so he doesn't need to put in the effort.

The World Cup training had been delayed for a long time, and Lu Xiao, De Bruyne, and others were finally able to return to the team.

It's already mid-July, with only a month and a half until the Bundesliga season starts. Pre-season preparations are tight.

He hopes the players can develop better teamwork more quickly.

Clearly, Lu Xiao played a significant role in this.

He is not only a tactical lubricant, but also a leader in the locker room.

I'm always amazed; it's hard to believe he's only 17!

"Kevin, Harry, Virgil, Nathan, Antonio... It's great to have you all join us."

By the way, Kevin, your ankle injury prevents you from training with the team for the time being. We need to develop a rehabilitation training plan for you.

"Thank you, no problem, I will focus on my rehabilitation."

De Bruyne did not try to be brave.

He longs to play, but his health is paramount; he can't gamble his career by playing recklessly.

After a brief chat with a few new players, Hyypia turned to his most prized player, who was also his proudest signing last season.

"Lu, I feel like you can't wait any longer. Actually, you could take a longer vacation."

"Of course, Coach. I'd much rather be running on the field than vacationing on the beach."

"Good, then you can lead the team. Go to the field and warm up first. Our training today is mainly focused on recovery."

The 2014-2015 season has not yet started.

Bayer Leverkusen has already begun intensive preparations.

During the preseason preparations, the club's transfer activity did not stop and continued!

Former RB Leipzig full-back/midfielder Joshua Kimmich has officially joined Bayer Leverkusen.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez has joined on loan.

Trent Alexander-Arnold, a product of Liverpool's youth academy, has joined on loan.

Bernardo Silva, a player from Benfica in the Portuguese league, has officially signed a €1300 million contract to join Bayer Leverkusen!

Hoffenheim striker Roberto Firmino has officially joined the team for €1000 million!

As the team grows stronger, some players who will one day become famous in major clubs become his teammates.

Lu Xiao suddenly realized something.

That Hyypia guy!

He actually believed my drunken ramblings!

The good news is that Bayer Leverkusen's squad for the new season is quite formidable!

Is there a chance for them to compete for the Champions League title?

Or be even bolder!

Triple Crown Winner!