Football: Starting with the Crescent Moon Slash

Chapter 115 International Champions Cup? (Bonus Chapter 1)

Dongqiu.com cover poster: Jiang Yan wearing a Liverpool number 18 jersey from behind.

Pinned News: You'll Never Walk Alone! Jiang Yan sets a new record for the highest transfer fee for an Asian player, transferring to Liverpool!

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[It's finally official! We've finally waited for this day!!]

Wow! It really is Liverpool! Liverpool, rise!

[€1.1 million, is Fenway Sports Group really that extravagant? Will they not make any other reinforcements during the entire summer transfer window?]

It's time to revert to my status as a ten-year Liverpool fan!

[As Romano has stated, the transfer has been finalized, and all that's left is for Liverpool to officially announce it!]

Liverpool have no Champions League matches this year! Is Jiang Yan leading Liverpool to the Champions League?

[Not just the Champions League, Liverpool is aiming for the Premier League title!]

The basic transfer details have been completed; all that's left is to film a video officially announcing Jiang Yan's signing.

Jiang Yan went to Anfield to sign the contract and finished filming there as well.

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"Let's see how Jiang Yan spends his day after joining Liverpool —"

"After arriving in Liverpool with my family on a chartered plane, I went straight to a medical facility for a check-up."

"We'll need to stay here for about an afternoon for a detailed examination."

"After successfully passing through, it was already evening."

"The next morning, he arrived at Liverpool Football Club, where he first had to go to the gym to undergo a series of physical data tests by the fitness coach."

The fitness coach held a tablet, his eyes lighting up as he looked at the series of statistics that far exceeded the average level of the Premier League.

Jiang, you are truly amazing.

"Jiang Yan easily passed the hour-long gym session, and then immediately went to the outdoor soccer field to undergo physical fitness tests such as sprinting, laps, and shuttle runs."

"After completing all the tests, Jiang Yan was finally able to go to the locker room and put on a Liverpool jersey for the first time!"

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"After completing the filming, he finally came to the conference room and signed the 1.1 million contract, with a total annual salary of 720 million pounds, until 2021."

"Finally, he visited Liverpool's championship trophy room and demonstrated his ball-juggling skills, thus concluding his first day on the job!"

The video instantly went viral online, with fans commenting, "So this is what a day is like after joining Liverpool!"

"Got it? When are you joining Liverpool?"

"This is the first time I've seen such a detailed video of the signings. Liverpool should make more of these in the future; I love watching them!"

"Hello Jiang, this is Henderson, this is my Instagram ————"

Jiang Yan was lying in bed when he received a message from Jordan Henderson, the current captain of Liverpool, and casually followed him back.

"Hello, Captain."

He gave a brief greeting.

Maintaining good relationships with teammates is very important, something he realized when he was at Real Madrid.

Hopefully, we'll never see another player like James Rodriguez!

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Jiang Yan prayed silently in his heart.

Henderson replied quickly: "Hi Jiang, welcome to our Liverpool family. I'll add you to the group now."

Henderson invites you to join "You're Never Alone"

Henderson invites you to join the "Red Army Legends Discussion Group"

"The first one is Liverpool's internal team group chat, and Mr. Klopp is in it too."

"The second group is the one without Mr. Klopp."

After Jiang Yan joined the group chat, the "Red Army Legends Exchange Group" quickly became lively.

Firmino: Welcome, welcome!

Coutinho: We've seen the video, welcome to Liverpool!

Arnold: Jiang! You've finally arrived!

The group chat immediately became lively.

Most of the players popped up to welcome the young man who had "successfully joined the army."

Not only current players, but even some Liverpool legends have sent congratulatory messages.

Torres: "Congratulations on joining Liverpool."

Gerrard: "In Liverpool, you're never alone."

Liverpool legend Ian Rush also sent a message: "Enjoy your Liverpool career and have a good hunt."

Kenny Dalglish, Liverpool's "King," a legend with a stellar playing and coaching career, sent his blessings directly through the club's official channels: "Welcome Jiang Yan to the Liverpool family. This team has a fighting spirit..."

With his never-give-up spirit, I believe he can quickly integrate and lead the team back to its peak.

The new teammates were very friendly with the Liverpool legends, and Jiang Yan enjoyed the feeling. Compared to Real Madrid, where there are often superstars and a subtle atmosphere, Liverpool seemed more down-to-earth and more like a real iron army that relied on hard work and unity!

In short, Jiang Yan's transfer to Liverpool was finalized, and with Emily's help, Jiang Yan bought an apartment in Liverpool's affluent area.

After everything settled down, the media began to focus on other players and teams.

Manchester clubs failed to sign Jiang Yan.

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So they turned their attention to Juventus midfielder Pogba.

After a period of back-and-forth negotiations, Pogba finally transferred to Manchester United for €1.05 million.

They failed to break Jiang Yan's record of 1.1 million euros.

Not only Pogba, Manchester United also brought in Mkhitaryan from Dortmund for €4200 million to upgrade their midfield.

They also signed Ivory Coast defender Bailly from Villarreal for 3800 million euros, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.

Manchester City not only failed to sign Jiang Yan, but also lost the battle with Manchester United for Pogba.

So, after much painful reflection, they began to spend big on players in the transfer market.

Sané for 5200 million.

Stones, worth $5560 million.

Jesus, 3200 million.

There's also Moreno for 550 million, Rulli for 470 million, Zinchenko for 225 million, and many U21 youngsters have been promoted.

It's not just the Manchester clubs.

Liverpool signed Sadio Mane for £4100 million.

Arsenal signed Xhaka for £4500 million and Mustafi for £4500 million.

The entire Premier League has entered a frenzied arms race, with the BIG6 teams spending more and more lavishly, and the whole Premier League has started to buy, buy, buy!

The fans were thrilled!

[Has the Premier League gone mad? They're so rich?]

Good heavens! First Jiang Yan, and now Pogba! What is the Premier League even trying to do?!

[Great! Exciting! The new Premier League season is highly anticipated!]

[A total of 10 teams have completed transfers that broke their club records! The entire Premier League has spent 12 billion!]

The tactical battles between top coaches like Guardiola, Mourinho, and Wenger are highly anticipated!

How can you not love the Premier League?

With Jiang Yan's arrival, the popularity of the Premier League has once again reached a new level.

Many fans have found that the Premier League match times are very convenient for Asian viewers, so they have started making plans with friends to watch the new Premier League season together.

At that moment, Jiang Yan was having dinner with Klopp.

"Jiang, are you enjoying the food?"

Jiang Yan put down his knife and fork.

"It tastes much better than I expected."

Klopp smiled and said, "When I first arrived in England, I almost had a breakdown because I couldn't get used to the food. Seeing how well you've adapted put my mind at ease."

"I've always had a good appetite."

Klopp put down his knife and fork, and after a moment of eye contact, the German coach slowly said, "The International Champions Cup match is coming up soon, and I've decided to send you on the field—to win Liverpool's first title of the new season."

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