January 1, 2017.
While Manchester City was battling Southampton in the Premier League.
A tall black goalkeeper walked briskly into the club's office, head held high, and signed his name earnestly on the contract documents—Andre Onana.
This goalkeeper, originating from the Netherlands and Ajax, formally joined Manchester City on the first day of the New Year, also the commencing day of the winter transfer window, for a fee of 25 million euros.
Cameras pointed at him, the spotlights made his dark face appear pale, and the reporters' questions came at him like machine-gun fire.
"Onana! You come from La Masia; is this why Guardiola chose you?"
"It's said that you are extremely skilled with the ball at your feet. Do you have confidence in replacing Bravo as the main goalkeeper?"
"This season, you have already appeared in the UEFA Europa League for Ajax. Do you regret only being able to play in the league for Manchester City?"
