Londonderry Street Independent Headquarters.

After a phone call, I directly called Whitm Smith, editor-in-chief of the Independent.

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"Let Sam and Simon come in!"

Sam Wallace and Simon Hughes, these are the two most famous pens of the Independent.

Since Glenn Moore was fired, they have become two of Whitm Smith's most trusted generals.

In less than two minutes, two British people in their early thirties knocked in the door and came in.

"Whitham, are you doing something to us?"

Whitm Smith sat upright behind the desk, looked up at the two favorites, and nodded.

"Just just now, the Southampton News Department called and invited us to go to the Glory Stadium tomorrow morning to attend the press conference and signing ceremony for new players. I plan to arrange for you to go."

"New player?" Sam Wallace and Simon Hughes looked at each other, and both noticed the surprise in each other's eyes.

Even, it seemed that the slightest panic in the other person's expression was captured.

Whitm Smith sighed deeply and nodded, "Yes, if I guessed it's him!"

Although Whitm Smith didn't name it, everyone present knew that he was talking about the long-rumored outside, former Arsenal captain and Barcelona midfielder Fabregas.

"This is impossible, isn't it said that the team wants to use the buyback clause?" Sam Wallace was a little excited.

Simon Hughes kept shaking his head, "Yes, such a player, such a cheap price, why don't Arsenal not?"

Influenced by editor-in-chief Whitm Smith, the Independent has always been a clear-cut gunman.

Even within the British newspaper industry, everyone knows that the Independent Newspaper can be called Arsenal's mouthpiece.

They can always get some internal news about Arsenal that the outside world cannot get, or receive some news in advance.

Of course, they always try their best to defend and cleanse Arsenal.

The most interesting thing is that I heard that Libao’s first rule when hiring editors and journalists is to only accept Arsenal fans.

Whitm Smith shook his head and smiled bitterly. As an Arsenal fan, especially Arsenal fans who are so old, he has a more thorough view of many things than these young people in their thirties.

Wenger has been in charge of the Gunners for so many years, and his impact on Arsenal can be said to be deeply rooted in his bones.

Needless to say, just talk about this idealism.

All Arsenal fans have more or less idealism.

Therefore, when Fabregas first switched to Barcelona, ​​they couldn't accept it, so they tried their best to scold him, and even gave him a nickname called "Reverse Tag".

But what about it?

The deeper the hatred, the deeper the love!

In the past few years, Fabregas has been in a bad situation in Barcelona, ​​which has made Arsenal fans gloat on the surface, but in fact they feel very uncomfortable.

It’s a bit like my girlfriend who has been in love for many years but married someone else, but ended up suffering domestic violence and cold treatment from her husband.

As a man, he would want to say that if she had chosen herself at that time, she would have taken care of her and loved her so much. Why did she treat her like this?

Moreover, there will be some thoughts in my heart, thinking that she will quickly leave her husband's claws and return to her arms.

Arsenal fans also feel the same about Fabregas, cursing him, but looking forward to his return in their hearts.

The media has hyped again and again that Fabregas is leaving Barcelona, ​​and the Gunners fans have deepened their desire and expectation for his return again and again.

Because Fabregas is not only a world-class midfielder, but also represents the glory of Arsenal in the past!

But now...

"I can't believe that he will join a team other than Arsenal in the Premier League!" Simon Hughes said sadly.

When Fabregas played for Arsenal, he was just a fledgling reporter. He had the honor to interview him several times and talked about it for many years. Even after Fabregas switched to Barcelona, ​​everyone was scolding him, but Simon Hughes still said a lot of good things for Fabregas, but now...

Whitm Smith also sighed and shook his head and said, "The team now has Ozil, Ramsey, Wilsher and others, we don't need Fabregas!"

"But, Whitham, these players are not as good as Seske, you know that this!" Sam Wallace retorted, still very excited.

The names of this group of Arsenal midfielders are well-known, but in terms of strength, there is still a big gap with Fabregas, even Ozil.

"Then you should know how tense and urgent the situation in the Premier League is now. Good steel must be used on the edge. Arsenal's transfer budget cannot be spent in an optional position. Otherwise, what will be used to compete in the top four in the new season?"

Whitm Smith's rhetorical question was also powerful and loud.

This is also the truth!

But Simon Hughes shook his head, "But, I still can't accept it!"

Whitm Smith laughed, "No one wants you to accept it now. I just want to say, tomorrow you will go to Southampton to attend a press conference. If you have any questions, you can ask them in person. I believe he should answer them."

After a pause, Whitm Smith sighed again.

"To be honest, this is professional football. I think you've been used to it!"

After saying that, a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth.

But not mocking Sam Wallace and Simon Hughes, but mocking the damn reality and the ironic ideal.

But Whitm Smith said casually, but Simon Hughes and Sam Wallace were serious.

"I will definitely ask him in person, sure!"

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"Seske, you should have forgotten me, but it's okay, I'll introduce myself, I'm Simon Hughes of the Independent!"

The next day, in the spacious and bright press conference hall at the Glory Stadium, Simon Hughes, the Independent reporter, finally got the right to ask a question under the witness of nearly 200 media outlets.

After hearing his words, everyone in the audience turned to look at the British man in his early thirties.

His tone didn't sound that friendly.

Wait, Independent?

Oh, by the way, Arsenal's mouthpiece newspaper!

Could it be that this guy is here to ruin the situation?

Wow, if this is the case, then this drama will be too interesting!

For a moment, there was a commotion at the scene, and countless people even turned the camera and pointed it at Simon Hughes.

The Southampton press officer also realized something was wrong and was about to come forward, but unexpectedly, Fabregas answered.

"I remember you, Simon, the first interview I scored for Arsenal was you. The last interview I had before leaving Arsenal was also you, right?"

Sitting in front of the podium, Fabregas replied with a faint but kind smile.

Just like this, Simon Hughes suddenly felt sore in his nose and was sobbing that he couldn't speak.

Yes, he remembers, he still remembers!

But why did he refuse to go back to Arsenal?

Simon Hughes took a deep breath and looked directly at Fabregas in front of the podium, "Sesque, yes, I'm glad you still remember it, but today I really want to represent all Arsenal fans. Ask you, why did you choose to leave Arsenal back then? And now, why did you choose Southampton?"

This question is straightforward, sharp, and difficult to answer.

Everyone present could hear that Simon Hughes's question was heartfelt.

In the past three years since Fabregas left Arsenal, he has never really explained his behavior when he left Arsenal.

This has made many Gunner fans feel indignant because they feel they have been betrayed.

And now, he has returned to the Premier League, but he has not chosen to cultivate him, but went to Southampton.

This is undoubtedly the second betrayal!

Simon Hughes looked directly at Fabregas, as if questioning him, answer, say!

Fabregas first lowered his head, but quickly raised it again.

There were a few sitting in the front row, and the careful reporter also noticed that his eyes were red.

"I am twenty-seven years old. If I divide my life, then the first sixteen years of my life belong to Barcelona. In those sixteen years, every time I play football is for Barcelona. I hope that one day I can play football for Barcelona."

"Even... I chose to leave Barcelona and join Arsenal to realize my dream since childhood."

Fabregas spoke very lightly, but the conference hall became silent.

"I know that there are many people who cannot understand. They think that I should be loyal to Arsenal, but I cannot go against the ideals and goals I have always adhered to since I was a child, so I chose Barcelona!"

Many people present were filled with sadness.

In fact, many people know this answer, but they just don’t want to believe it.

But now listening to this answer, thinking about Fabregas’s experience in Barcelona over the past three years is really sad.

This is not an exception!

Fabregas will not be the first one Barcelona has failed, nor will it be the last one!
To be continued...