Have you ever heard the name Ayub Kaebi? It is estimated that when many fans mention him, two words may spring up in their hearts: legend.
If nothing else, this striker from Morocco has been a construction worker for several years, can you believe it? In a word, Caebi's growth path is definitely a counterattack story from the construction site to the arena.
Remember what Caebi looked like before he turned 23? At that time, he was not sweating on the green field, but moving bricks on the construction site.
A big man with a height of 1.82 meters crawled between the reinforced concrete.
At the age of 23, other people's football dreams have already been put into practice, but he is still sweating on the construction site.
But others may not know how vigorously the fire in Caeby's heart burns.
It wasn't until he was 25 years old that he finally landed on the Chinese Super League of his dreams, representing the Hebei Huaxia Happiness Team, which was a big turning point in his life.
Many fans joked, "Our scouting system has gone deep into the construction site", although this is a bit exaggerated, but Caebi's counterattack road just confirms the true meaning of this sentence.
When he first arrived in the Chinese Super League, he had a mediocre performance, scoring just nine goals in 28 games, which was not a big flash, but at least it proved his ability and potential.
Caebi's career has not been smooth sailing like that of the average star, on the contrary, he has experienced numerous ups and downs and twists and turns.
Can you imagine a player who first played as a centre-back, because he was left-handed, was kicked as a duck as a striker? The youngster, who played early in the Moroccan league as a centre-back and left-back.
The coach noticed that he had accurate shots and speed, so he asked him to try playing as a striker.
So, at the age of 20, Caebi officially started his career as a striker, and since then, he has never looked back.
During the period of Chinese happiness, Caebi's technical characteristics were fully revealed.
He's not the impactful "tower" striker, but he's a technical finisher.
In particular, he likes to shoot with an inverted hook, and when he breaks through the wings, it is like a sharp blade cutting through the opponent's defense.
Although his performance at the time was limited to his youth, his tenacious spirit earned him more opportunities.
In July 2018, Caebi transferred to Hebei Huaxia Happiness in the Chinese Super League for 6 million euros.
In 28 appearances for China Happiness, he has scored only nine goals, which is clearly not ideal.
In July 2019, he returned to the Moroccan league on loan.
Later, due to the epidemic, he was unable to continue to return to the Chinese Super League in 2020.
But Caebi's story didn't end there, as he conquered another arena in his own right.
In August 2021, he joined Hatasburg in the Turkish Super League, scoring 18 goals in his first season and eight in his second.
In March 2023, he was loaned to Qatar's club Al Saad, scoring just a pitiful 2 goals.
In August 2023, Caebi moved to Olympiacos, Greece, where this old guy actually became popular.
He made 30 appearances in the Greek league and scored 18 goals to help the team finish third.
He also won the Silver Boot for the second time in his career, the first during his time at Turkish side Hatay Athletic.
What really made him change from a "Chinese Super League abandoner" to a "European darling" was his performance in the European competition.
He scored five goals in the Europa League, but he scored 11 goals in nine UEFA League games, which is really full of firepower.
In particular, his performance against Aston Villa, fourth in the Premier League, was even more surprising.
He scored five goals over two legs to lead Olympiacos to a 6-2 aggregate win over Unai Emery's side.
In the final of the UEFA Europa League, facing Fiorentina, in the 117th minute, he used a leaning header to help Olympiacos lift the cup, which was simply a mythical ending, reminiscent of Zaniolo with a big heart.
Caebi's role as a lone arrow in Olympiacos' 4231 formation, and the team's main defensive counter-attack in European competition highlights his ability to take chances.
The solo ball is as handy for him as drinking water, and the success rate is higher than that of Milito and Son Heung-min.
His characteristic is that he is always stuck on the offside line, likes to sneak from the wing to the middle, or quietly walks to the back post in the counterattack, and he is really getting older and better, such a player is too rare.
Now Mourinho is looking for a striker at Fenerbahce and has met Caebi by chance.
The conditions on the Saudi side are lucrative, with an annual salary of 6 million euros a year, and Fenerbahçe's side is 3 million euros.
This money makes Kaebi's eyes straight, he is a very realistic person, his career has come to this point, it is not easy, every contract is not easy to come by, not to mention that this is likely to be the last big contract in his career.
Caebi told Fenerbahce that he came from a poor background and that this contract meant a lot to him, and that it was the highest bidder.
This also makes it difficult for Mourinho, if Fenerbahce spends a lot of money to bring in Kaebi, then Mourinho will only have two foreign players left.
What if "Zhe Run" slips again? Mu Shuai is not panicking, with Kaebi, he can pick up the leak with peace of mind.
Let's see if this "construction worker" can be the next striker and bring miracles to the team.
Caebi's journey can be described as ups and downs.
Regardless of which club he chooses, his performance on the pitch should surprise all fans.
Such a legendary life full of drama makes us look forward to the future.
As for whether Mourinho can successfully sign Caebi, it depends on the final outcome of negotiations between the two sides.
But whatever the outcome, we might as well applaud this erstwhile construction worker.
Having come to this point, he has used his efforts and strength to write an inspirational story in football.
Sometimes, isn't that what life is all about? No matter how low the starting point is, as long as you have a dream in your heart, one day you will shine on your own stage.
Caebi's story tells us that as long as we have strength and faith, we can find the original self in our hearts on the green field.
When it comes to Caebi's inspirational story, it's really exciting.
Think about it, a construction worker who moves bricks from the construction site can actually dominate the green field, such a legendary experience is simply something that TV dramas dare not shoot like this.
Whenever he stood on the court, wearing his battle robe, and his eyes burst out with a scorching light, who would have thought that this light would be obtained by throwing countless sledgehammers and cement shovels? Perhaps it was this unusual experience that gave him that unique tenacity and explosiveness on the court.
Can Caebi's transfer to Fenerbahce be successful? This is a myth.
You must know that the Saudi side has offered a super annual salary, which is a sky-high contract.
6 million euros, for Caebi, this is not only money, but also an affirmation and reward for all the hard work he has done.
Don't forget, Caebi sweats every penny and gives his all for every goal.
You say, if you were Kaebi, would you not be thrilled in the face of such temptation?
Fenerbahce is not a vegetarian either, and Mourinho is a scheming master.
This time, the road to find the front was by mistake to find Kaebi, Lao Mu is probably also planning in his heart, if he doesn't fight to the death, how can he let go easily? But the problem is that I am afraid that "there are more monks and less porridge", and the Saudi Arabian side has a lot of money, and the conditions are really unbearable.
Kaebi's choice, on the one hand, is the generous treatment of Saudi Arabia, and on the other hand, Fenerbahce's sincere invitation, this choice is enough to make people's heads hurt.
What did Caebi think? I guess he'll have to think about it for a while.
Then again, who Kaebi chooses or doesn't choose, it depends on fate, let's wait slowly.
But one question is for sure, no matter where he goes, Caebi has only one goal, and that is to continue to show his passion and passion on the court.
Whether it's Fenerbahce's high accolades or Saudi Arabia's generous remuneration, for Kaebi, a door to the future is slowly opening.
Does this story sound both legendary and inspirational? Indeed, such a life-like trajectory with ups and downs is simply a real version of an inspirational blockbuster in the world.
The drama of real life doesn't stop, and Caebi's next step is still full of uncertainties.
After all, the world of football is changing so fast that no one can say what will happen tomorrow.
Mourinho, the old coach, must be thinking carefully in his heart.
Signing Caebi is undoubtedly a big gamble.
If the bet wins, Fenerbahce's forward line will become invincible; If the bet is lost, then Lao Mu's face will not be able to hang up.
But don't forget, Jose Mourinho is a big manager in football, so how could he ever make a mistake in his vision? The legendary coach is looking for a surprise player for his team, and Caebi may be the key that will open the door to Fenerbahçe's victory.
What about the fans? Of course, it's all gearing up, wait and see.
Where Caebi went in the end became a hot topic after dinner.
Someone said: "Caebi, such an inspirational story, going to Fenerbahce to work with Mourinho is definitely a win-win!" Some people also said: "Maybe Saudi Arabia is his blessed land, with an annual salary of 6 million euros, this is super tempting!" ”
For Caebi, no matter which side he chooses, he will usher in a new journey.
As Caebi himself said: "I come from a poor background and this contract is very important to me.
"Football is not just his profession, it's the never-extinguishing flame in his heart.
Every goal he scores, every breakthrough, is desperate for his dreams.
With such a spirit, who can not be moved when they see it?
Caebi's life is an inspirational film full of legends and drama.
From moving bricks on the construction site to the hard work of the Chinese Super League, and then to the rise of the European arena, he has written one moving story after another with sweat and hard work.
Standing at a new crossroads, what choice will Caebi make, and what kind of waves will he make in the world of football? We'll see.
Whether he chooses Fenerbahce or Saudi Arabia, we hope that Kaebi can continue to gallop on the green field and bring us more exciting matches and memories with his courage and hard work.
After all, isn't the charm of football the infinite possibilities and uncertainties? Caebi's story is far from over, and every moment in the future will be a new chapter.