Xiaofa: I did talk to other teams, but Cuomo has the same family atmosphere as Arsenal

May 18th news recently, media reported that Leverkusen included Cuomo coach Fabregas on the list of intentions, and Xiao Fa responded to this topic at a press conference.

He said: "I value positive energy very much, which is why I always stay positive. And the same atmosphere as family, which means everything, it gives me the strength to keep improving. I discovered this potential when I first came to the team, and now we have positive energy, everyone can feel it and be united. Compared to two years ago, fans believe us more, and now everyone is moving in the same direction, even in difficult times.

"I talked to Cuomo, the team has made progress, and I am very happy here. Of course, I wonder if everyone wants to keep going and they all agree with my idea. I have talked to other clubs, and I have expressed respect to them and willing to talk to anyone.

"I hope this club can get more, not me alone. I absolutely trust the club's program, and we must devote ourselves to it next season, because it will be a year for the club and the team to further consolidate, and we will continue to move forward.

"I stayed alone in Arsenal at the age of 16, so I know how to form a team that is like a family. We will build a high-level training center for Cuomo, and I hope the players will be in the best environment and establish good relationships. For the players I want, he must be a good person first and a good player second. I will look them in the eyes and evaluate him in detail.

"In the future, I want to build a smaller team with about 20 players. It's easy for us to win games now because we don't have the pressure and I don't like to lie. As for the European arena next season, this is the desire of the fans, and what I want is to consolidate the foundation of the team."

Real Madrid has Nico Pas' buyback clause, and Xiaofa said: "Pas is crucial to us, and we need to stay calm and not worry too much. Next season our focus is to maintain stability, and then we can try to make greater progress. We are full of ambitions, first of all, the ambitions from the club chairman."