The road to godhood starting from Ligue 1

Chapter 278 Advanced Enhancement
Tottenham's decline stands in stark contrast to Bastia's.

At the post-match press conference, Hagi Bejic, no longer as composed as before, was flushed with excitement as he exclaimed, "This is one of the greatest matches in Bastia's history! It's not about the score, it's about the soul!"

"Tonight, everyone is a warrior! I believe you have all witnessed the sacrifices made by everyone in Bastia."

The reporters nodded slightly. Indeed, Bastia were ruthless tonight. Not only did Angura headbutt his foot to steal the ball, causing him to bleed, but in the last half hour of the second half, several Bastia players suffered cramps and even strains, but no one backed down.

Haji Begitch continued, "Everyone burned out, cramped up and collapsed, but their will never broke! That's the steel backbone of Corsica!"

"After the epic victory in Paris, we are exhausted!"

"But the 0-1 score doesn't define the game! It defines our unparalleled, boundless desire for victory! We held onto that golden away goal we fought so hard in London! We held onto the dream of all of Bastia!"

"certainly--"

After a passionate speech, Hagibis returned to his usual demeanor, saying, "We've only made it to the round of 16. We're still far from the finish line. The pressure of competing in both the league and the Europa League remains, and many of our players are suffering from injuries. The road ahead will be difficult, and our next Europa League opponent, Inter Milan, is another top-tier club."

The journey from the Cesarí stadium back to the Bastia training ground usually takes no more than ten minutes.

Even when traffic is relatively heavy.

however,
The bus to Bastia tonight took a full hour.

Some Bastia fans who couldn't get tickets celebrated with the bus, and later, as the fans left, they joined in, and the walk became slower and slower.

The bus finally returned to the training base.

The players were too tired to talk.

The main problem is that tonight's game really drained me.

Chatham addressed everyone, saying, "The team has a day off tomorrow, so everyone should rest as much as possible. We still have two league games this month, and the Europa League next month. I hope everyone can stay in top form! Let's go as far as we can!"

The players nodded.

When Gaio and the others returned to their dormitory, Van Dijk, Angula, and others had to go to the medical room for further examination, as they might have muscle strains.

Gaio looked at the quiet night sky, his mind still replaying the passion of the Cesarian stadium.

People are always emotional at times, and may even make irrational decisions based on momentary emotions.

That's probably how Gaio felt back then. He looked at the night sky, his mind filled with the Bastia fans chanting "Gaio."

if it is possible,

He really wanted to be the only one in the city, but reality wouldn't allow it.

Back in his dorm, he turned on his phone and found many text messages from acquaintances congratulating him on advancing to the Europa League final.

but,

There are also those who care about him particularly, such as Deschamps.

Deschamps wrote in the text message, "Good lad, you will become a super legend of Bastia, but before that, you have to take care of your health, understand? You must always remember that the national team needs you very much!"

Upon seeing this text message, Gaio could easily imagine Deschamps' expression—a mixture of wanting to prioritize the national team but also being too embarrassed to admit he was conserving energy for his club.

Gaio has a certain assessment of his physical condition, and as long as no unexpected situations arise, he should be able to withstand it.

The pressure will be greater next month.

The numbers 7 and 14 are crucial to Inter Milan's Europa League knockout stage match.

At the end of the month, on the 22nd and 27th, they will face Georgia and Spain in the World Cup qualifiers group stage.

This match against Spain will directly determine the direct qualification spots for next year's World Cup.

Gaio naturally didn't want to play in the playoffs.

That would add a lot of extra pressure to the competition.

Gaio replied to each person one by one, and most of them replied immediately, but he ignored them again.

Deschamps' response, however, did not seem to end the conversation; instead, he proactively brought up another topic.

"I heard you rejected Manchester City? I could understand why you rejected PSG before, but why Manchester City this time? Although I don't know what you're thinking, do you want to listen to the advice of someone with experience?"

While Gaio was still pondering how to respond, Deschamps made a phone call.

"Haha, sorry to disturb your rest. Congratulations on eliminating Tottenham and advancing. You are now a household name in European football. Many acquaintances have called to ask me about you."

When Gaio heard Deschamps' words, he knew that Gaio was just relaying a message again.

really.

After Gaião responded with a few words, Deschamps said, "Juventus, I think this is a good place for you."

"They are ambitiously rebuilding their dynasty, having just reclaimed the Serie A title, and their sights are set on the top of Europe."

As you know, France and Juventus have a long-standing tradition. Think of Platini, the Ballon d'Or winner, who reached his peak at Juventus and defined that era!
And then there's Trezeguet, who grew into a world-class striker in Turin, not to mention myself, and Zinedine and others, who have all played for Juventus for many years.

I know Juventus knows how to create great French strikers!

“Yes, Juventus has been in contact with Pierre, but I haven’t made any further contact. Juventus is one of my potential next clubs,” Gaio replied.

Deschamps didn't say anything more; he was just relaying a message, as he said, it was a request from an old acquaintance.

After hanging up the phone.

Gaio fell into deep thought. Juventus?

He had previously considered Juventus, but as a traveler, he was well aware that Serie A was in complete decline, so he always wanted to go to the Premier League.

however,
Sometimes plans can't keep up with changes, and now his Premier League options are actually getting fewer and fewer.

So, going to Italy?

Serie A still has its last vestiges of glory; if you go now, you can still catch the tail end of Serie A.

After thinking for a while, Gaio shook his head, trying to clear his mind of these thoughts.

Let's not think too much about it. Let's focus on Bastia first and wait and see how sincere these clubs are.

In any case, there aren't many teams that can sign him.

This is strength!
Thinking of this, Gaio glanced at his stats. After consecutively defeating PSG and Tottenham, his winning points had reached 120. He could open another winning chest.

Considering the upcoming packed schedule and the lack of time for intensive training to improve his attributes, Gaio didn't hesitate much.

Choose to redeem a treasure chest!

[Redeem successful! 】

[Winning Points -100]

[Get: Winning Treasure Box*1]

When opening the treasure chest, Gaio hesitated for a moment. Although he didn't believe in metaphysics, sometimes it was still necessary to have a sense of ritual.

He quickly went to wash up, especially his face.

I hope it's a bit whiter.

【Open winning treasure chest*1】

[Gain a random enhancement ability - Shooting attribute receives an advanced enhancement!]

what? !

When Gaio saw the contents of the treasure chest, he was wondering how he had drawn another shot-enhancing item, but when he looked closely, it was different!
This time it's an advanced enhancement!
Does this mean it's stronger?

Gaio couldn't help but carefully read the advanced enhancement content.

[Advanced Shooting Enhancement: Finishing Instinct]
When the shooting attribute reaches 80 and the player is in the effective shooting zone (both inside and outside the penalty area), the range is related to the power attribute. In the instant before the shot is taken, the sensing accuracy for the dead corner of the goal—the theoretically the most difficult area for a goalkeeper to save—is increased by 30%.

Note: This sensation is an intuitive feeling like muscle memory, and does not require deliberate observation. However, the accuracy of this instinctive effect will decrease when physical strength is below 40% or when the body is fatigued.

Additional Effect: "Fight to the Death" - This effect can be activated when stamina drops below 40%. This shot increases power by 40%, temporarily boosts shooting attributes by 20 points, and provides an additional speed bonus. However, this shooting action places a significant strain on leg muscles, and each use will reduce current stamina by 50%. Forcing this shot when stamina is below 10% will result in a 100% chance of injury.

After reading through all of these, Gaio exclaimed once again, "Opening the boxes is still the fastest way!"

This enhancement is amazing!

Does improving his ability to perceive theoretical blind spots mean that, in addition to performing well in open play, he can also excel in free kicks?

This needs to be verified in an actual match.

However, even without the free kick bonus, they are already incredibly invincible.

Practicing sensing blind spots is extremely difficult!

Not only do you need to have a deep understanding of your positioning on the field and the goal position, but you also need extremely delicate footwork.

This gives him more confidence in the round of 16 match against Inter Milan.

Gaio didn't use the remaining 20 winning points; he might save them to rack up more points in the Europa League.

Let's give it another shot!
By this time, Gaio was exhausted and fell asleep contentedly.

at the same time,

Across the sea in England, Tottenham's elimination by Bastia caused a huge uproar.

Various media outlets reported on it.

Sky Sports, on the other hand, cleverly used the managerial issues at Gaio's former club, Chelsea, to focus its coverage on Gaio.

Benitez's interim tenure at Chelsea appears to be coming to an end.

Although a resounding victory over Wigan temporarily eased the pressure of his dismissal, British media generally believe that it will be difficult for the Spaniard to secure Abramovich's permanent contract in the summer.

Benitez himself seems to be well aware of this, as he recently revealed his deep affection for Real Madrid in a rare interview with Spanish national radio: "My contract with Chelsea runs until the end of the season, and I will give it my all. Real Madrid has a manager (Mourinho) with a contract and a lot of determination, and you have to respect that."

He further stated, "As a head coach, you always have your own sense of belonging. I have a very good bond with Real Madrid fans. I am a Madrid native."

This sweet declaration of love undoubtedly links him closely with the Bernabéu managerial position.

at the same time,

Rumors about Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge have intensified.

Mourinho has repeatedly stated publicly that he has no problems with Abramovich and congratulated him on winning the Champions League, clearly indicating his intention to repair their relationship.

And the calls from Chelsea fans for "the special one" make this dramatic comeback still a possibility.

Former Chelsea legend Vialli revealed that Juventus manager Conte is also on Chelsea's shortlist for manager, but Conte may prefer to stay at Juventus for another year.

However, with Chelsea's managerial position still undecided, an 18-year-old Corsican starlet is becoming the absolute focus of the transfer market with his stunning performances across Europe, and may even influence the Blues' future team-building strategy – he is none other than Gaio, the key winger who just led Bastia to eliminate Tottenham and advance to the Europa League Round of 16.

Bastia's elimination of Premier League powerhouse Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League, winning 2-1 away in the first leg and losing 0-1 at home in the second leg, advanced on away goals, causing a huge uproar in English football.

At the age of 18, he demonstrated world-class potential and immediate impact on the highest stage of European competition, and his market value has soared to an astonishing 6000 million euros, making him one of the most expensive players in the world!
According to reliable sources, Manchester City's management has clearly identified Gaio as their top target for the summer transfer window, determined to offer him a very attractive top Premier League contract and promising to build their future squad around him.

However, Manchester City is not the only pursuer.

Zinedine Zidane, a Real Madrid advisor and French legend, had a close personal relationship with Gaio and greatly admired his talent.

Zidane is actively using his influence to recommend his fellow Frenchman to Real Madrid's management, hoping to bring him to the Bernabéu and make him the future spearhead of the Galácticos' attack.

At the same time, Gaião has a deep connection with Chelsea.

He played for Chelsea's youth academy from the age of 14 to 16, displaying exceptional talent. However, his youthful arrogance led to a heated argument with a Russian teammate and his verbal abuse of club owner Abramovich, ultimately resulting in his termination of the contract.

This unpleasant experience brought their relationship to a freezing point.

Now, facing this top young star who has shone brightly on the European stage and whose value has skyrocketed, will Chelsea owner Abramovich put aside past grievances and re-evaluate Gaio's value from a purely football and business perspective?
Considering Gaio's immense potential and market value, and Chelsea's consistent ambition in the transfer market, the possibility of Abramovich setting aside past grievances and joining the race for this talent is far from a pipe dream. A successful signing would not only be a significant boost to the team's strength but also a powerful correction to their past misjudgment.

Finally, Sky Sports concluded: "The Chelsea managerial change is still a suspenseful drama, but the emergence of Corsican starlet Gaio has undoubtedly added a new and explosive variable to the Blues' future."

This prodigy, who has had an unpleasant experience with Chelsea, is attracting a frenzied pursuit from teams such as Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid with his undeniable strength and potential.

Will Abramovich put aside his old grudges and, in the name of football, re-embrace this former prodigy who was expelled?
This will be one of the most anticipated suspenseful moments in this summer's transfer market.

Regardless of who ultimately acquires him, Gaio's name is destined to be the brightest spotlight of this transfer window.

(End of this chapter)