On July 14, Leicester City's pre-season training camp began.
Xia Xing was in a very happy mood after returning to the team.
Xia Xing was delighted from the bottom of his heart when he thought about being able to see many good friends again.
But he is also very clear that this team is completely different from last season.
The tactics that are invincible in the Championship will definitely not be invincible in the Premier League.
The addition of several new players has also brought new changes to the team.
For everyone, this Leicester City has transformed into a new team.
But what remains unchanged is the fighting spirit of everyone on the team.
At the Leicester City training base, Xia Xing once again met his brothers who fought side by side with him last season.
Vardy: "Man! I'm so happy to hear that you're back!"
Mahrez: "If you don't come back, I might have to consider my future..."
Morgan: "Xia! Welcome home!"
Schmeichel: "Mate! I knew you would come back! That's great!"
De Laet: "Xia, I'm so glad to see you! James, your starting position is completely gone."
James: "I am happy to play in the rotation and fight with Xia again!"
Looking at his enthusiastic teammates, Xia Xing felt warm in his heart.
Although I can't play for the top club Manchester United, it's also great to be in such a harmonious team.
Besides, Leicester City will have the Europa League to play in next season.
Just based on this point, Manchester United can't compare.
In addition to the familiar old players, there are several new faces in the team.
The 27-year-old strong forward Ulloa is from Argentina, but he has the diligence and discipline of a European player.
The 24-year-old all-around midfielder Albrighton is an excellent all-round midfielder.
The 26-year-old English central defender Simpson can play on the right side and is a very solid defensive player.
The 34-year-old England center back Upson is an experienced and complementary force for the team's multi-line operations.
The 26-year-old goalkeeper Ben Hammer and the 21-year-old goalkeeper Adam Smith are the team's second and third goalkeepers in the new season.
Xia Xing met these six players, but the other two new players had a close relationship with Xia Xing.
The 33-year-old Argentine midfielder Cambiasso is a world-class midfielder.
He has played for Real Madrid, Inter Milan and other top clubs, and is the main goalkeeper for the Argentina national team, with many honors.
Xia Xing has always liked him. When they first met, Cambiasso's calmness and gentleness left a deep impression on him.
Cambiasso outside the field is completely different from the tough guy image on the court...
There is another player, Neil Powell, a Manchester United youth talent.
Powell, who played for Wigan Athletic last season, was loaned to Leicester City again this season.
Despite his talent, Powell still did not get a chance at Manchester United.
Van Gaal simply loaned him out.
From this point of view, Xia Xing's departure was definitely a very correct decision.
Powell was in a good mood as he met old friends in the new team.
"Xia, we meet again."
"I didn't expect that we could meet in Leicester City, it's great."
Drinkwater, James and De Laet next to them also came forward to say hello.
Leicester City's Manchester United gang continues to expand.
In fact, it's not just Powell. Leicester City has introduced three players from Manchester United's youth training camp this summer.
Jack Barmby, Louis Rowley, Tom Lawrence.
In the current Leicester City team, the Manchester United faction shoulders an important responsibility.
Especially the outstanding performance of Xia Xing last season, which further strengthened the cooperation between Leicester City and Manchester United.
These three young players had no chance in Manchester United's youth team, and Leicester City opened their arms to them.
Although they can only play for the reserve team in the new season, if they can show enough strength, they still have a chance to play in the Premier League.
At least there are much more opportunities than staying at Manchester United.
Although Leicester City signed a lot of players, they did not spend much.
Ulloa's transfer fee was 7.5 million euros, Xia Xing's was 5 million euros, and Simpson's was 2.5 million euros.
Including the small amount of money spent on several other players, Leicester City spent no more than 20 million euros this summer.
Transfers in football are like flowing water, some people join and some leave.
Last season's second goalkeeper Logan left on loan and returned to the lower leagues just to get more playing time.
Under Schmeichel, it was too difficult to get on the field.
American left-back Whitbread also chose to leave and joined Derby County on a free transfer.
Miquel, who was loaned from Arsenal, also left the team and returned to the Gunners.
All three players are defensive players, and one offensive player also left.
Lloyd Dyer.
In the season before last, Dyer was still the absolute main force of Leicester City.
With his excellent speed and dribbling, he is an important offensive weapon for Leicester City.
However, the arrival of Xia Xing last season, coupled with his own injuries, completely made him lose his position.
Now 32 years old, he knows that he will not get more opportunities in Leicester City's Premier League journey.
Especially with Xia Xing's return, he completely lost his position.
In the end, he rejected Leicester City's contract extension and chose to transfer to Watford on a free transfer and return to the Championship.
Although the season has not yet started, Leicester City has completed its summer signings.
The player list reported two weeks later was exactly the same as it is now.
A total of 27 players have been registered for the first team, which is enough to support Leicester City's campaign in the new season.
With the reserve team and youth team talent pool, Leicester City is very ready.
Goalkeepers: Schmeichel (1), Benhammer (13), Adam Smith (25).
Defenders: Morgan (5), Konchesky (3), De laet (2), Danny Simpson (28), St. Ledger (12), Upson (6), Liam Moore (18), Wasilewski (27).
Midfielders: Xia xing (17), Riyad Mahrez (26), Drinkwater (4), Cambiasso (19), Andy King (10), Matthew James (8), Albrighton (11), Schlupp (15), Hammond (7), Neil Powell (16).
Forwards: Vardy (9), Ulloa (23), Chris Wood (39), Knockaert (24), Nugent (35), Taylor Fletcher (22).
Regarding the issue of jersey numbers, Shakespeare privately asked Xia Xing for his opinion.
Last season, he was temporarily loaned out in the summer and chose the number 17 himself.
And now, is he happy with this number?
For example, do you want numbers like 10 or 7?
Xia Xing replied directly to Shakespeare.
Number 17 is good, I won't change it.
Shakespeare breathed a sigh of relief.
Because those star numbers are all on veterans, if Xia Xing wants them, the club will satisfy him.
But the team will definitely face some criticism, which will be very bad for team unity.
Now, nothing is a problem.
This young man is good!
Leicester City enters the Premier League with a new roster. New season, new team, ready to go!
Here we go!!!!!!!
(End of Chapter)