My light shines on Arsenal

Chapter 108 The Football I Want to Pursue
"You're looking for 'meaning', Dennis, but meaning is the hardest thing to find." Chen Yao said.

Bergkamp sighed slightly melancholy: "But that's what I'm looking for."

He thought for a while and said: "This answer is difficult to say clearly, but now, as a coach rather than a player, the answer I found is to use my philosophy to train children."

"Ice Prince" pointed to the children in the training ground outside the window, "What do you see?"

"A group of fourteen or fifteen-year-old gifted children."

"If they were not at Ajax, but somewhere else - a big club or a small club, what do you think their future would be?"

"If it is a wealthy club, most of them will have little chance." Chen Yao said, "If it is a small club, the level of the platform restricts them, and most of them will not have a chance to show themselves."

"Yeah, but in my eyes, they still retain the aura and the most primitive perception of football."

Bergkamp looked into the distance with emotion, "Even if everyone knows that this is just a springboard, they will not stay long. But as they grow, I can shape them, tap their potential, and give them They have a chance."

"That's what football is about, isn't it? Equal opportunity, a broad platform, and non-utilitarian guidance."

"And here," Bergkamp said, "I can keep meeting kids like that, giving them enough opportunities and guidance, watching them grow. I love the process."

Chen Yao couldn't help laughing.

To put it elegantly, Bergkamp's pursuit is to shape the connection between people and football.

To put it bluntly, it turns out that what Bergkamp likes is the pleasure of developing games.

He came closer and said: "Dennis, if this is what you like, you should come to Arsenal."

"Why?" These words aroused Bergkamp's curiosity.

"Did you see our games last season, Dennis?"

"I've seen a few games."

"Then you must know these guys: Zaha, Jorginho, Verratti and Carvajal."

Bergkamp thought for a while, "I seem to have an impression."

"They only joined last summer. Before they joined, the oldest was only 20 years old."

"Really?" Bergkamp was slightly surprised, "Then their growth rate and talent are very good."

"They need someone to guide them, Dennis. You are one of the legends in the history of the Netherlands. Your skills are world-class. They need you to shape them." Chen Yao seduced Bergkamp.

"Moreover, everything you want, Arsenal has. These players have equal opportunities and will not be unable to play because of seniority; aren't the platforms of the Premier League and Champions League broad enough?"

"As for non-utilitarian guidance, you, Dennis, are my gift to them."

After saying this, Chen Yao looked at Bergkamp expectantly.

At the same time, his vision shook, and then a line of small words appeared.

"The [Charisma] badge is in effect, your persuasiveness is +20%, and you are continuing to improve Dennis Bergkamp's opinion."

He blinked again and noticed a small green smiley face appeared on Bergkamp's forehead, with a thoughtful note beside it.

"This symbol is the emotional expression of the conversation partner, which is a new function of the system version 2.0."

And there is a line of small words floating under the smiling face:
Dennis Bergkamp's affection for you: acquaintance
Two seconds later, a line of green words popped out on Bergkamp's forehead.

"Dennis Bergkamp's favorability towards you has increased!"

Chen Yao shook his head, and the symbols, interfaces, and words disappeared.

And Dennis Bergkamp looked up and sighed: "You are right, I suddenly have the desire to lead these children to their peak."

"But..." Bergkamp hesitated again, "There is another reason why I can't give up on Ajax, and that is the football tradition here."

"Football tradition?"

"Yes, the football philosophy left to us by Mr. Cruyff is what every Ajax person loves."

"You know who my first favorite player was?" Bergkamp said.

Chen Yao shook his head, "I don't know. Dennis, I'm not yet 30 years old. I was just born when you started football."

"It's Glenn Hoddle," Bergkamp said.

This name is no stranger to Chen Yao. He is a legendary central midfielder in the history of England, but the reason why Chen Yao remembers it is because he served as the head coach of the England men's football team.

However, Hoddle is hardly a good coach. He is most famous not for his record, but for his spooky stories.

When coaching the England team, Hoddle once used wizards during the leadership of the team, and inexplicably abandoned the core of the team at every turn. It can only be said that it is not unreasonable for England to be called the Eastern National Football Team.

But the ridiculousness of his coaching career cannot conceal the brilliance of Glenn Hoddle's player era. His skills are gorgeous and his footwork is outstanding.

When Bergkamp was in his teens, Hoddle was probably at the peak of his career at the age of 25 to 28, and it was inevitable that he would attract young and enthusiastic players.

"Hoddle's touch with both feet shocked me, so soft and precise. That's when I realized that if I'm going to be a world-class player, I need to have world-class touch. From then on, technique The importance of it took root in me."

Bergkamp paused, "And Johan Cruyff was my inspiration for football concepts."

"He came to the training ground one night and guided us through a session - it was scary. He was the first-team manager and he was coaching a bunch of teenagers."

"Cruyff noticed me and he told me 'just play and enjoy football.' I still remember the joy of that night."

"I admire the wonderful football brought by Cruyff. From him, I understand the importance of football philosophy. When the way football appears in your eyes is finalized, you will pursue that perfect football throughout your life. .”

"That's the football I want to pursue." Bergkamp said a little emotionally, but his eyes darkened. "But these years, that kind of football has been regressing. And everyone's football is different-just like me. That said, some people think football is about winning and they will do whatever it takes and that kills a lot of the charm of football."

"But in Ajax, you can still feel your favorite football philosophy, can't you?" Chen Yao asked.

"Yes. At Ajax, I can smell the culture left by Cruyff in the air. In addition to the desire to win, we will pursue beauty and things that make people happy. Instead of being driven by achievements, money, and glitz persecuted by the world."

"You're like a hermit, Dennis."

"I'm actually a hermit."

"So, are you interested in going to England to pursue the aesthetic football you love?"

"You mean..." Bergkamp asked.

"I want to transform Arsenal's tactical system, just this summer." Chen Yao said firmly, "I believe that Cruyff's football philosophy can be revived in modern times-attack starts from the goalkeeper, defense starts from the striker, one kick Playing the ball, counterattacking from a high position..." Chen Yao said dancing.

"And these are just the constituent elements. More importantly, we want to make complex football simple, smooth and beautiful. We will build a coordinated and united team. They will pursue pure football and can rely on it. To win the game."

"Doesn't that excite you, Dennis? An idealist shapes reality with his ideals, rather than having his ideals distorted by reality."

Chen Yao's voice became louder, while Bergkamp's expression gradually became agitated.

If you switch the viewing angle at this time, Chen Yao can see that the words "increased favorability" keep popping up on Bergkamp's forehead...

(End of this chapter)