"But if I were a coach, I would want to be Emery. Emery has had a great influence on my career. I worked with him in Almeria and Sevilla, and he's a coach who's won many championships and leaves his mark wherever he goes. My time with him left a deep impression on me; he is a role model."
The reporter then asked Negredo why he wanted to retire, when he decided to retire, and how long he thought Chen Zhong's career would last.
After a brief moment of thought, Chen Zhong's close friend spoke up: "This wasn't a decision made overnight; it's something that happened gradually. You're no longer a starter, your playing time is decreasing, and your body tells you the answer. I wanted to continue, but couldn't find any appealing options. I thought it over carefully and realized my body couldn't keep up with the pace of the rising young players."
"It's hard for me; it's a difficult time."
