When Martin and Butragueno anxiously desded from the stands, Gao Shen was in the preheerview area, being interviewed by media reporters. He seemed to be in high spirits a ughing.
He had just dealt with a few reporters from *Daily Sports*, but the person he wao find was o be seen.
It seemed foolish to be so scared when you're the uned king.
But Gao Shen didn't mind; his goal had been achieved.
Of course, the media was most ied in Gao Shen himself.
Leading Real Madrid to the Champions League and the Double at the age of 25 is legendary.
Gao Shen expressed gratitude to seniors, assistants, pyers, and Real Madrid staff for their support and help. He aowledged that he wouldn't have won the championship at Stade de Frahout them.
The media also hat Gao Shen once again ignored Martin and reminded him immediately.
"President?" Gao Shen thought for a moment and then nodded, saying, "Yes, he appointed me as Real Madrid head coach, and I thank him."
But that was all.
It was too bnd; it didn't reflect the retionship between the greats and their champions.
A provocative media outlet asked about Bara's bottle of super champagne, reportedly very expensive.
Gao Shen jokingly said, "If you don't mind, we buy it, just in case you ."
The media ughed heartily.
In fact, Bara's high profile before the game was to bme.
Teams reag the Champions League final often prepare in advance, such as anizing a parade bus for after winning the championship. These preparations are usually handled discreetly to avoid jinxing the oute.
But not Bara!
Before the game, Laporta and other ma frequently made a show, with media highlighting the super champagne, making it seem as though Bara had already won the Champions League.
Now that the championship is lost, what will happen?
Despite Bara's loss, Gao Shen still aowledges Rijkaard and the Bara pyers. He believes Bara is one of the most formidable teams in world football and a future champion favorite.
Gao Shen's praise of Bara pyers like Ronaldinho, Messi, Xavi, Ia, and Deco was so high that many media found it hard to believe, as it did not fit their impression of his attitude.
Was this a deliberate tradi?
Not really.
Gao Shen gehinks these pyers are powerful but believes they haven't reached their full potential yet.
For Real Madrid pyers, Gao Shen praised them individually, avoidiition.
The media knew Gao Shen t at praise in the locker room, but seeing it firsthand was something else.
...
Soon, the media noticed Martin and Butragueno approag.
With Real Madrid's presidential ele ing up this summer, Martin seized the opportunity to present himself in front of the media. He walked over with a smile, stood o Gao Shen, and praised the team's performance.
But he had a habit ing himself into every praise.
For example, he praised how he coached well and achieved the double , something Real Madrid hadn't seen in 50 years, and how he had the vision to see Gao Shen's potential and support him as Real Madrid's boss.
Gao Shen smiled wryly and saw Butragueno shaking his head helplessly.
He was also at a loss for words regarding the chairman's behavior.
we not have some dignity?
Gao Shen smiled aended his hand, which Butragueno, slightly surprised, shook.
"Emilio, thank you so much for your care and support during this time, thank you!"
Butragueno's heart skipped a beat, realizing something. He tried to hold Gao Shen back with one hand while using a little persuasion, but Gao Shen smiled and freed himself from Butragueno's grip.
Except for Martin, everyo the se noticed the iion and was surprised.
It was only when Gao Shen stepped forward o Martin and all the media microphouro him that Martin noticed something was wrong. When he looked at Gao Shen again, he was shocked and annoyed.
Was this a deliberate attempt to overshadow him?
Martin had e down intending to renew Gao Shen's tract that night but was thwarted.
He wao undermine Gao Shen to teach him a lesson and prevent arrogance.
But as soon as Gao Shen spoke, Martin was stunned.
"I am very grateful to Chairman Martin for choosio coach Real Madrid. I am also thankful to everyo Real Madrid for their support and help over the past three months. I am grateful to all the Real Madrid pyers, whether in the first team or Castil, and to the passionate Real Madrid fans."
Even those who were not perceptive could tell something was wrong.
"Gao," Martin's face ged slightly, and he shouted from the side, trying to stop Gao Shen.
But Gao Shen ignored him.
"Coag Real Madrid is an incredible opportunity for me. I never imagined I would lead such a great team, that we will fight together in La Liga and strive for results in the Champions League. This is a beautiful memory I will never fet."
Martin's face turned pale as he realized what Gao Shen was about to do. He reached out and pulled Gao Shen's arm, "Gao, let's discuss this back at the office."
Gao Shen turo face Martin directly, feeling proud.
Martin had always viewed his tract with Gao Shen and its renewal as a means to trol him. Now, Gao Shen was about to publicly announce his departure.
Gao Shen looked straight at Martin, pulled out a resignatioer from his suit pocket—the same letter he had previously shown in the Arsenal dressing room.
Martin panicked upon seeing it.
He realized the significe of this letter at that moment.
He also realized that Gao Shen had always carried it with him and never discarded it.
Gao Shen hadn't fotten the past!
"Coag Real Madrid is an irresistible temptation for anyone. After winning the double this season, tinuing to coach Real Madrid would be feasible for me. I believe with Real Madrid's ptform and support, I could tio be successful, perhaps even more so than this season."
Gao Shen spoke with undeniable fidence.
At this moment, after Real Madrid's double win, no one would question Gao Shen's words.
At least not tonight.
But then Gao Shen's tone shifted.
"But that's not what I want." With that, he handed over his resignatioer.
This time, it was genuine, written just retly.
In theory, it was unnecessary since his traded on June 30.
But he was impatient and didn't want to wait.
He knew Martin's move and didn't want to be a pawn in Martin's campaign before leaving.
This was his revenge on Martin!
"Do you know what you're saying?" Martin asked through gritted teeth.
He had e off the field ambitious, hoping to renew Gao Shen's trad envisioning the uping presidential ele victory, only to have Gao Shen shatter his pns.
"I want to go to a team that is more supportive and trusting of me. I want to build a team acc to my vision, but unfortunately, Real Madrid 't provide that."
Gao Shen's tone was calm but cold, each word firm.
It was clear this wasn't a whim; it remeditated, including the resignatioer.
"You succeed because you're at Real Madrid. Without Real Madrid, what success could you achieve? Who would believe in you, a rookie?" Martin was enraged.
Gao Shen smiled, "See, you've finally told the truth. You rusted or supported me from the start. If that's the case, why tinue?"
Gao Shehe initiative regarding his tract. Martin couldn't keep him if he chose to leave.
At that moment, Martin was furious but powerless, uo speak.
He never expected Gao Shen to announce his departure this way, at this time.
And the reputation of Gao Shen, which Martin had worked so hard to build, crumbled ht.
This was Gao Shen's retribution!
"I want to tell you, Mr. Martin, that there's ohing you've misuood."
"I succeed at Real Madrid, of course, thanks to the ptform, the outstanding pyers, and the support from those around me, but more importantly, because I am Gao Shen!"
"Everyone, especially you, takes Real Madrid's success franted. I will use time to prove that I be even more successful after leaving Real Madrid!"
"Because I am the key to Real Madrid's double . If I bring a title to Real Madrid, then I bring oo other teams as well."
After finishing, Gao Shen turned a without hesitation.
Leaving Martin behind, fuming with anger.
"You will regret this, you will definitely regret it!"