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Almunia, a name that engraved his name early in the history of the Red Rebel Army!

He was obscure, and even many new Red Rebels fans were unfamiliar with the name; He didn't have any out-of-the-ordinary behavior, he came to the training base on time to participate in training, he left the training base on time, he lived in a rented house, a humble apartment, not a luxury villa for football stars. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

He is dressed modestly, although he drives an Audi, but it is a free car provided by the club's sponsors, other than that, he does not have any personal endorsements and sponsorship contracts, his agent is also low-key, except when the club offers a salary increase, he will not come to the club office, let alone appear in front of a series of media such as The Sun.

It's like a guy who disappears from the fans' sight!

I believe that even the die-hard Red Rebels will not notice that in every game, there will be a player sitting quietly in the corner of the bench, except for running out every once in a while to warm up, he almost does not move the whole game.

This is Almunia, a player who has brought countless touches and honors to Red Rebels fans!

"He's not the best player, but he's definitely the best! We have to thank Almunia for his contribution to our team and we should always remember that there was a player who played for our club! ”

"It's been 6 years, I still remember when I first contacted Manuel, he was still a dynamic young man, but in a blink of an eye, 6 years have passed, he is married, his wife is beautiful, their children are very pleasant, I have visited their family, it is full of warmth and harmony."

"Yes, it's been 6 years, and before you know it, Manuel is 28 years old, and he has dedicated the most precious 6 years of his life to our Red Rebels, and I have to thank him, and I believe that all the Red Rebels will be grateful to him, because he has always been so loyal, even when he didn't start, he showed his work ethic and his responsibility to the club!"

"When I received a call from Arsene Wenger from London, my first reaction was to refuse, because I couldn't allow my family, my comrades, my friends to become my enemies, but Wenger asked me a question, in the Red Rebels, he can only sit on the bench and exhaust his career, but when I come to Arsenal, I can give him the main force and let him do his best!"

'I was persuaded by Arsene Wenger and I have to admit that we owe Manuel so much and I can't express how much I owe him in my heart and how grateful our club is to him, all I can say is that I can't allow me to be selfish and keep Manuel, even though I know that if I open my mouth he won't leave, but I didn't!'

"Our club will not ask for even a penny in Manuel's transfer, because money will be an insult to the player who has given us selfless contributions, he is priceless, although we live in a realistic, money-oriented society, but I don't want money to tarnish the pure relationship between our club and the players."

'I asked Wenger very seriously and he assured me that Almunia would have a good development at Arsenal, he was very optimistic about him, he promised not to treat him badly, I did everything in my power to ensure Manuel's future at Arsenal, and then I nodded yes, but I told Wenger that I had to tell Manuel personally.

'When I told Manuel the news on the phone, he wasn't happy, he wasn't happy to be the main player of the Arsenal giants, he cried, silently, sobbed!"

"I don't remember how long it took for Manuel to tell me that he wanted to go to Arsenal and that he wanted to add some light to his career, but he would always remember the Red Rebels, he would always remember everyone he came into contact with, everything he came into contact with, and he hoped that one day he would be able to come back here!"

"I assured him of this, I told him that the door of the Red Rebels was always open for him, and that if he was unhappy outside, this was his home, his safe haven, and I wanted to say this to all those who have contributed to the Red Rebels!"

…………………… This is the first time that Xiao Yu has posted a column written by himself on the official website for the departure of a player, in order to announce a transfer to all Red Rebels fans. Almunia will leave the Red Rebels for Arsenal at the end of the season, with Arsene Wenger looking to use him to replace Seaman's squad.

Xiao Yu's column caused a huge reaction among the fan base, because the player Almunia had barely appeared in the media before, and even appeared very rarely on the official website, if it wasn't for the in-depth understanding, I am afraid that few people would have noticed the Spanish player.

Yes, since being robbed of the main team by Cech, the Czechs have never given Almunia a chance again, firmly occupying the main position in the team, the Spaniard can only come on as a substitute in some cup competitions, or when Cech is injured, but he never complains, never!

In an interview with the media, the Red Rebels player said that Almunia is a respectable person and a trusted and forever friend, and wished him a better development after leaving the Red Rebels.

Cech was even more full of praise for Almunia's quality, believing that the Spaniard is definitely qualified to establish himself at Arsenal.

"As Mr. Xiao Yu commented, he is not a great star because he has almost no news, but he is definitely a great player, he can play in any team in this world, including Arsenal, I believe he will have a bright future at Arsenal!" Jose Mourinho also spoke highly of him.

Almunia was very touched by the support of Mourinho and his teammates, and in an interview with the media, he even tearfully said that his decision to leave the Red Rebels was difficult, but he hoped to make his career more complete, but he said that his transfer to Arsenal was not a permanent farewell to the Red Rebels.

"I'm going to always support this team, I'm going to love this team forever, even if I may come back to the Red Rebels as an enemy in the future, and even though my work ethic forces me to give it my all to stop the Red Rebels from scoring, I'll never be an enemy of the Red Rebels, never!"

The fans also affirmed Almunia's transfer, and the fans also recognized the club's failure to fight for even a penny of transfer fees in this transfer, and they supported Xiao Yu's statement that money was an insult to Almunia in this transfer, and his feelings for the club could not be measured by money.

Among them, the president of the fan club of the Red Rebels said in an interview with the media that even if Almunia returns to the Red Rebels Stadium as an enemy later, the fans will only give him applause, and he will never become the enemy of the club!

"We welcome him home at any time, back to the Red Rebels!"

Although it was only a free transfer, it attracted a lot of attention in the latter part of the season, after all, this is the first time that Arsenal have brought in players from the Red Rebels, and the two teams that hate each other have a player transfer that is recognized by both fans, which has to be said to be a strange phenomenon in today's society.

But if you look at it a little deeper, many people think that this is the victory of the most rustic football emotion!

…………………… In order to let Almunia have a perfect ending for the Red Rebels, Mourinho returned to the Red Rebels Stadium in the 37th round, after the Red Rebels defeated Crystal Palace 0-2 away, and specially arranged Almunia to start in place of Petr Cech in the 38th round of the Red Devils derby at home to Manchester United.

The Red Devils derby was also hailed as a warm-up and test before the FA Cup final, and Chelsea's 0-1 win away at Charlton Athletic the day before made the Red Rebels' match against Manchester United lose its original importance.

Despite losing the league title, the Red Rebels are still interested in the Red Devils derby, with fans showing their respect for Almunia with a burst of attendance, and the almost ubiquitous banner of blessings throughout the stadium touched Almunia.

The Spaniard also repaid the Red Rebels with a great performance in this game, while also showing Arsenal what they are capable of.

2-0, with goals from Kaka and Drogba, the Red Rebels won at home against Manchester United, which has not been in good form recently, which also forced the Red Devils to rank fourth in the league behind Arsenal and almost miss the European Champions League.

After the game, the Glazer family also announced that they had completed the wholly owned acquisition of Manchester United, and the most well-run club in England will henceforth become a financial instrument in the hands of the Glazer family.

Although there have been constant protests and demonstrations by fans over the years, the final result has not been able to prevent the invasion of funds, which has made more Red Devils fans sad and disappointed.

…………………… After deciding to let Almunia go, Xiao Yu and Mourinho had to start thinking about the replacement goalkeeper for next season.

Sometimes it's harder to find a suitable substitute than a good main player, especially the goalkeeper who can endure loneliness while also being able to play anytime and anywhere.

There are a few good youngsters in the Red Rebels academy, but Xiao Yu is reluctant to let these potential youngsters polish their talents on the bench, and he prefers to bring in an experienced veteran as a substitute.

Seriously, it's sad to watch a talented player spend time on the bench, but goalkeepers are different from other positions, such as Franck Franis, Villa, Cesc Fabregas, etc., who can get more than 20 appearances in a season, although some are substitutes, but goalkeepers cannot.

Mourinho also agreed with Xiao Yu's opinion, but he said that if the team could not find a suitable candidate, it would have to use the academy youngster.

Soon, however, a network of scouts was rolled out, and a number of good veterans were selected from among them, including Chelsea's Italian goalkeeper Marc Cudicini.

With Hildebrand's impressive performances, Cudicini barely made any appearances at Chelsea, making just four appearances all season, and even the FA Cup and League Cup, which made the Italian want to leave Chelsea and look elsewhere.

The Red Rebels' scouts approached Cudicini, who were not resistant to joining the Red Rebels, who were one of the most popular teams in Europe today, but when he offered to compete with Petr Cech for the main position, the Red Rebels immediately dismissed the idea of bringing him in.

This is not a player who can sit comfortably on the bench, and if he is brought in, it may set off this bomb at some point.

In addition, the Red Rebels also considered some other goalkeepers, but either the players were unwilling to sit on the bench, or the strength made the Red Rebels look down on them, or they were not at ease, after all, the goalkeeper position was quite crucial.

But just when the club was a little disappointed, Mark? David suddenly came up with a surprising name, bringing him in, which can not only meet the competitive needs of enhancing the thickness of the goalkeeper's bench, but also meet the requirements of the club's commercial operation, killing two birds with one stone.

(To be continued)