"Never fall in love with Duchene. He'll break your heart!" That's the complaint of countless teary-eyed fans.
Pierre Duchene. Taken literally, his name means "rock oak." The first impression it gives is that his parents hoped he would grow up to be strong, steadfast, reliable, and steady.
But Pierre himself seems born to defy that stereotype. Countless women have been captivated by his looks: sharp features, a resolute face, and determined brows that make him seem like a steadfast knight. Yet it doesn't take long for the coldness behind his smile to wound them.
A playboy in love, he's also a well-known footballing journeyman. At twenty-eight, he's already played for six clubs. When he signed with Arsenal in the summer of 2012, the Gunners joked that their heartbroken Professor had simply given up on expecting loyalty.
"Of course I love every team I've played for. I love them passionately, right up until the day my contract ends." On his first day at Arsenal, he said this in an interview. No one expected him to stay, not even Pierre himself. He thought Arsenal would be just another brief stop along the way.
In the end, the man who first said he would leave was the one who stayed the longest.
Pierre Duchene. A journeyman, a mercenary, and an oak tree that finally put down roots at Arsenal.
P.S.
1. The male lead is Pierre Duchene, referred to in the story as Pierre. No romance pairing; this is simply to give the Professor a little comfort.
2. He transfers to Arsenal in the summer of 2012 and retires alongside the Professor in 2018.
4. I'm not a professional, just a football fan. I'll do my best with the research, and please forgive any mistakes. I apologize in advance for any changes to players' transfers and trophy assignments.
5. Not Barcelona-friendly, so proceed with caution.
Theme: You will love something and give everything for it.
