80_80813Southampton is located in the southernmost part of England, the warmest climate in the UK, snow is rare, but there is a lot of rain.

In February, the sea breeze blowing from the Solent Strait, with a wet cold, shrouded the windows in a hazy mist, sitting in the warm room, looking out, it seems to be a fantasy world.

Varane sat in front of his desk under the window, with the LED reading light on, and a thick textbook in front of him.

When he arrived at Southampton, he did not pause his studies like other professional footballers.

The Saints also have a strong respect for the individual choices of the players, and are also very supportive of the players' further education.

Because they believe that professional football is becoming more and more refined, and a good level of culture can help players better adapt to this change in professional football, and at the same time, it can also help players take better care of themselves.

So, when Varane arrived in Southampton, he went to the best schools in Southampton.

Southampton's status as a professional player and the main defender has also made Varane a star student in the school, with fans asking him for autographs everywhere he goes, and receiving several love letters from his female classmates almost every day.

This makes the young French boy who is just beginning to fall in love laugh every time he thinks about it.

Even in recent times, his appearance is very bad, and he has been criticized and criticized by many media and reporters, but those of his classmates still support and encourage him.

But what touched him the most was the affirmation from the team.

Just this afternoon, head coach Bielsa called him to his office, talked for half an hour, and told him that Master Huan had made the decision himself, and Southampton wanted to sign a new contract with him.

Needless to say, what this means!

Signing a new contract means a promotion and a raise!

Thinking of this, Varane's heart is warm in this cold winter night.

"Young Master Huan and the team are so good to me, I have to work harder, come on, Raphael!"

Varane muttered to himself to cheer himself up, and almost tied a white turban on his head, with two words written on it, victory!

Just when he shifted his gaze to the textbook on the desktop again, and was about to concentrate on reading, the sound of his mobile phone vibrating came from the desk, and when he took it over, it turned out to be an unfamiliar name.

"Who? Still calling so late? ”

Varane muttered, but since someone called, take it.

"Hey, hello, is that Raphael?" A man's voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Yes, hello, who are you?" Varane asked.

"Have you forgotten? I'm Zinedin. ”

"Zinedin?" Varane's mind was confused, as if it was familiar, but he couldn't remember it.

Who is this?

"Yes, it's me, please forgive me for being presumptuous, but I do have something very important to talk to you about, I wonder if you have time to talk on the phone?" The man on the other end of the line, who claimed to be Zinedin, asked.

Varane snorted, "I'm sorry, I'm studying, I don't have time!" ”

He couldn't remember who Zinedin was at all, and his tone was naturally not very good.

There have been too many scammers these years, and there are countless people who call to defraud.

It's funny, the guy on the other side of the phone who claimed to be Zinedin, he couldn't remember who he was at all, why did he make it seem like he was very familiar with him, he couldn't be here to deceive, right?

"Oh, I'm not kidding you, it's really important, it's about you, and I only need a few minutes."

Varane pouted, "Oh, well, you can say it." ”

Even if he is a liar, he is a very sincere liar, just listen to what he has to say.

"I am pleased to inform you that I have solemnly recommended you to Real Madrid, they are very interested in you, and they have entrusted me with full authority to negotiate with you on Real Madrid's behalf."

Real madrid?

Naturally, Raphael Varane has heard of this team, the top team in the world.

But Real Madrid has a crush on themselves?

And entrust a guy you don't know at all to talk to yourself?

What's more, calling so late?

What's the situation?

Isn't this what the newspapers say is the most common trick used by phone fraudsters?

You, girl, when I was one of those seventy or eighty-year-old old men and aunts?

Am I so easy to deceive?

How can I say it, I'm also a top student, a top student, okay?

Thinking of this, Varane suppressed his annoyance and wanted to see what kind of tricks he was playing.

"By the way, Rafael, I want to ask you a question, what do you think of Real Madrid?"

"Very good, a team that almost all the professional players in the world dream of playing for!"

"Well, you're right!" The person on the other end of the phone smiled and praised.

"I want to tell you, Rafael, that now, you have a chance to join Real Madrid, wear the white jersey and play at the Bernabeu!" Listening to the tone, it seems to be telling an incomparably lofty dream.

But Varane suddenly asked, "How much does that cost?" ”

The other party didn't seem to expect at all, how could such a noble and elegant dream be related to vulgar money?

"What did you say?"

"I mean, excuse me, how much do I have to pay you if I play for Real Madrid?"

The person on the other side of the phone was stunned for two or three seconds before he hesitated, "You...... You ......"

"Don't you, Mr. Liar, I won't be fooled!"

After saying that, he also smiled proudly, as if he was very satisfied that he had seen through the tricks of telephone fraud.

"Me? Swindler? "The guy on the other end of the phone was going crazy.

"You call me a liar? I, Zidane, have played football all my life, and I have never been so misunderstood, and you actually call me a liar? ”

"Zidane?" Varane was stunned.

That's when it dawned on him!

Isn't it?

Zidane's name is Zinedine Zidane!

Oh my God, the idol of the French players, he called me, but I took him for a phone scam?

Oh, Maga, the world is crazy!

"I'm sorry, Mr. Zidane, I misunderstood, there have been a lot of phone scams in the UK recently, so ......"

Zidane on the other side of the phone was full of depression, he has always been hopeless and disadvantageous after reporting his name, when was he actually regarded as a liar, I dizzy!

But he didn't dwell on anything more, and instead began to produce evidence to win Varane's trust.

For example, he got Varane's mobile phone number from the French national team.

"Raphael, you should believe it now, right?"

"Well, believe, believe!" Varane immediately smiled and nodded.

Zidane, that's his idol since childhood, can he not be happy?

"What do you think about joining Real Madrid?"

As soon as Zidane's question came out, Varane's smiling face suddenly froze.

A transfer to Real Madrid?

"We are all very optimistic about your quality, and we all know very well that your recent situation in the Premier League is not ideal, Real Madrid have agreed to bring you in, as long as you nod your head, you don't have to do anything, they will send someone to negotiate with Southampton."

Varane was silent, staring blankly ahead, the window panes covered in a hazy mist.

It was as if he saw his own reflection in the glass.

Joining Real Madrid?

To say that you are not at all impressed, that is false!

How many professional players in the world can face Real Madrid's invitation without being excited?

But after the initial heartbeat, he soon calmed down and reasoned again.

Is it really better to go to Real Madrid than to stay in Southampton?

The president of Real Madrid, can he care and take care of himself like Young Master Huan?

Varane shook his head vigorously, he knew it couldn't be!

"Why don't you speak?" Zidane was a little strange.

"Perhaps, I can give you more time to talk to your family and agent."

Who knows, Varane shook his head lightly, "No, thank you, Zinedin." ”

"Huh?"

"I think I've decided to renew my contract with Southampton!"

"Why?" Zidane couldn't help but be a little surprised.

In this world, how can anyone refuse an invitation from Real Madrid?

"For no reason, maybe in the future, I would like to play for Real Madrid, but at least for now, and for the next few years, I would prefer to stay in Southampton because it makes me feel ...... Impeccable! ”

Impeccable?

Zidane found that he could not say anything more.

Despite the criticism of Varane by the media and journalists, it sounds like Southampton are very optimistic about the young centre-back and are planning to renew his contract, which is undoubtedly the greatest encouragement and affirmation a club can give.

Compare your heart to your heart, even if you are a player, you will definitely choose to stay!

"Okay, I see!" Zidane is not the kind of person who likes to entangle, and immediately smiled and said.

"That's good, I hope to continue to see your wonderful experience in Southampton, and at the same time, I also want you to understand that we are friends and you can always call me if you need any help."

"Well, thank you, Zinedin!"

"You're welcome!"

The two chatted for a while before hanging up.

But a few days later, when Zidane was interviewed by the Spanish media, he took the initiative to mention the matter with a smile, and called Varane a scholar with a smile, and as a result, this title followed Varane.

On the other hand, the contract renewal talks between Southampton and Varane went unusually smoothly.

Yang Huan has stated that he will do his best to renew Varane, the future defensive core, and Varane's willingness to renew his contract is very positive, the two sides basically negotiated the terms of the contract as soon as they got in touch.

The rest of the details were all done in the next two or three days.

Immediately after the negotiations, Southampton held a press conference to solemnly announce the extension of Varane's contract for five years.

This has also been greatly appreciated by the Saints fans, with Varane's quality and potential unquestionable, at best a little bit of recent form, but the future is still bright.

At the press conference for the renewal of the contract between the two parties, Varane also expressed his gratitude to the club and Young Master Huan, and once again reiterated that he will not leave Southampton, but will only play for the Saints.

This statement also won him the praise of the fans again.

At the weekend, entering February, the 25th round of the Premier League ushered in, Southampton away to Wigan Athletic.

The latter currently sit 18th in the Premier League this season, having fallen into the relegation zone.

As a result, Southampton showed no mercy as Bielsa's side beat Wigan Athletic 4-0 away thanks to a brace from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, goals from Neymar and Gareth Bale.

After the match, Ibrahimovic won the Man of the Match.

Toni Kroos, who has been in hot form in recent times, is still eye-catching, and the two-man midfield combination with Luka Modric once again helped Southampton win the opponent.

But Raphael Varane didn't even make the squad for this game.

Because, when Bielsa asked him, he devoted himself to preparing for the game against Manchester City!

It was a crucial battle for Southampton to move further in the league table.

It's St. Mary's Stadium again, and there's no reason why the Saints shouldn't take it!