The road to godhood starting from Ligue 1

Chapter 147 Deschamps' first match, America's Cup champion

"Geo, congratulations! Triple Crown! You've made history in Bastia."

Gaio held his phone and replied to the messages one by one with "Thank you".

Until he saw the text message from Mbappé, "I told you that you would definitely win the treble. Will you return to Paris at the beginning of the month?"

Followed by an expectant expression.

Gaio thought for a moment and replied, "Deschamps hasn't called me yet. I may not necessarily return to Paris because I need to prepare for the new Ligue 1 season."

Mbappé immediately replied, "No! You can definitely come to Paris! Now the media says you are the best player under Deschamps and the core of the French team."

Gaio smiled as he held the phone.

"Who are you chatting with so happily? Your girlfriend?" Rothen had just come out of the shower with a red face. It was not known whether it was because of the Triple Crown or because the shower water was too hot.

"No, a friend." Gaio shook his head.

Rothen laughed, "Yes, you are indeed a prodigal son who has returned to the right path. I heard that when you were at Chelsea..."

"Hey, hey, hey, don't talk about the past. That's not me. The original me has disappeared in Fleury-Mérogis Youth Prison." Gaio stopped Rothen and prevented him from telling those dark histories.

Rothen patted Gaio's shoulder. "I understand. Well, let's go! We won't leave until we're drunk tonight! Let's celebrate!"

The first Ligue 8 match of the new season will not start until August 12.

It's still early.

After the treble, Hagibegic relaxed his stance and stopped strictly controlling the players' drinking.

But only for one night.

Gaio shook his head. "No, I'm not yet an adult. I don't drink."

The phone vibrated again. Seeing that Gaio had not replied to him, Mbappé sent another message, "On August 4th, I will follow the Bondy team to face the Les Ulises team. I want you to watch the game."

Saw this message.

Gaio finally understood why Mbappe had just sent an expectant expression.

He looked at Rothen and the others who were packing up to leave, and he replied "OK".

Then he followed with the bag.

However, Gaio and others did not leave quickly because Henry came.

As a French football legend, although he now plays in the United States, he is still a role model in the hearts of many French players.

Henry greeted many players from Montpellier and Bastia.

When facing Gaio, he gave him a big hug and said, "Zidane and others often mentioned you, saying that you are much better than I was when I was young. I used to not accept it, but after watching your game today, I think they are right."

Gaio replied, "If this gets out, I'm afraid the media will criticize me for being ungrateful. Your turning volley against Tottenham in 2003 was an era-defining work. I'm still far from that."

Henry smiled and didn't continue the conversation. Instead, he changed the subject. "The professor always mentions you to me. He says he sees a reflection of my past self and even asked me to persuade you to go to Arsenal. What do you think? Are you interested?"

Arsenal.
Gaio smiled noncommittally, "I'm focusing on Bastia right now. I'll think about it."

Henry nodded and patted Gaio on the shoulder, "Come on."

Then continue to talk to other people.

That night.

Gaio didn't drink, but followed Kante and Mane, who didn't drink, and cooperated with the hotel staff to drag his teammates back to the room.

This night,
Bastia was also sleepless.

The joy of winning the treble was so thick in the air of Bastia that it was hard to dissipate.

the next day.

The players of Bastia woke up one after another. The last one was Angula. He vomited after drinking last night and didn't wake up until after 1:00 p.m.

The team planned to take a flight back to Bastia that evening, with a layover in Paris. Hajibegic approached Gaio and asked if he could book a ticket back to Bastia for him.

Gaio shook his head. "Deschamps called me at noon and told me I was included in the first French national team roster since he took office."

"Okay!" Hajibegic looked at Gaio and smiled. "But when you get to the national team, be more careful and don't get injured like you did in the European Cup."

The plane landed in Paris.

Gaio said goodbye to his Bastia teammates and headed towards Clairefontaine.

Deschamps' first game in office will be a friendly match between France and last year's Copa America champion Uruguay at home.

And in this game, Uruguay basically used the same lineup that won the championship.

The attacking trident is famous - Diego Forlan, Suarez and Cavani.

Although it is a friendly match, it is not easy to play.

The French team is going through birth pains.

This is Deschamps’ first battle after taking office, and it’s a tough one!
However, the game will not start until August 7th. Before that, he can go and watch the game of Bondy, where Mbappe is.

Gaio understood this game.

Bondy plays in the French Regional League, which is the fifth level league.

It's an amateur league.

Their opponent, Les Ulis, is a regional amateur team.

The most famous thing about Les Ulis is that Henry trained here when he was young.

Clairefontaine adopts a "half training, half competition" model.

The students receive concentrated training at the academy from Monday to Friday and return to their respective clubs to participate in regular youth leagues on weekends.

Mbappé and Gaio met again in Clairefontaine. "It wasn't long after we said goodbye last time."

"Let me introduce you to one of my teammates! William!"

As he spoke, Mbappé pushed a child who was taller than him in front of Gaio.

Gaio looked at the player wearing the Bondy jersey and felt familiar.
"William Saliba is our team's defender. He has been playing with us since he was a child. With him, we don't have to worry about our defense at all."

Mbappé introduced the player in front of him.

Gaio suddenly remembered.

Saliba!
Sometimes Gaio has to sigh that the French youth training system is really full of talented players.

Many top players later on did not even have a place in the French team.

Can't even make the main list.

You can imagine how fierce the competition is in the French national team.

"Hello, Gaio." Saliba was only 11 years old at the time and looked a little immature.

He is far from being the future defensive gate.

After agreeing to meet at Bondy's home stadium, the Leo Lagrange Stadium, tomorrow.

Gaio reported to the national team.

"Finally, I meet you. Zidane has told me many times that I must work hard to improve your offensive abilities. Come on, Gaio, let me see your strength in the next game."

Deschamps was all smiles when he saw Gaio.

The media was right, Gaio is his number one trump card!

After Gaio responded, Deschamps took him to the training ground and said, "Let's go and meet some new teammates. This is the new French team."

(End of this chapter)