Restricted Superstar

When the battle of words between Porto and Manchester United was the fiercest, Gao Xiaodong met Inter Milan coach Mourinho at the dinner of his agent Mendes.

The loss of the Champions League did not affect the mood of the madman. Mourinho, in a black Armani suit, still looks at Gao Xiaodong sharply, "Gao, do you believe what I said on TV?"

What Mourinho said is that he thinks Porto can eliminate Manchester United and even win the championship. Of course, Gao Xiaodong doesn’t believe this. Mourinho talks up and down. He can say anything and lose to Inter Milan. At Manchester United, Mourinho also said that Manchester United is very strong, able to defeat all opponents and win five championships.

Gao Xiaodong smiled and said: "If you come to coach, I definitely believe it, but now it is difficult for us to defeat the strong with the weak, and it has taken our prehistoric efforts to eliminate Atletico."

Mourinho remained unmoved by Gao Xiaodong’s flattery and continued to elaborate on his point of view. “Inter Milan actually has a chance to eliminate Manchester United, but our luck was bad and we hit two goal posts. In the strong dialogue One goal post is enough to change the game, but I won’t tell you where are Manchester United’s weaknesses?"

Gao Xiaodong smiled and said: "I don't believe what you said, what good is Porto defeating Manchester United for you, it does not mean that coach Ferreira is better than you."

Mendes laughed loudly and said, "José, you can't fool Xiaodong."

Mourinho smiled and said: "I didn't fool you, Manchester United does have weaknesses, but not only I know, the whole world knows that the difference between a strong team and a weak team is that a strong team can grasp the weakness of the opponent. It's useless if the weak team knows."

Gao Xiaodong smiled and said: "I believe in these words from Coach Jose."

Mourinho said lightly: "Let Mr. Mendes call you over, because I have something to tell you."

Gao Xiaodong listened quietly.

Mourinho continued: "Our main lineup is flawed. There are too many old people. The young talents are only Balotelli and Thornton. The two of them cannot provide the team with enough vitality and variables. I have talked to Moratti. Mr. said, I hope to get you. For you, transferring from Porto to European giants will give you a bigger performance stage, a better growth environment, a better income, and a greater reputation. "

Gao Xiaodong is not a person who is easy to fool, and said: "My transfer fee may be very high, well, it is higher than last summer."

Gao Xiaodong's remarks expressed his dissatisfaction with Mourinho's pigeon release last summer, when Mourinho said he would take him to Inter Milan, but gave up because Porto asked for 30 million euros.

Mourinho calmly said: "I only buy people to see if they are worth the money. Last summer, you were not worth 30 million euros. Now you are also worth at least 40 million. For the rich, it is not worth buying. When buying people, money has never been the main issue."

Gao Xiaodong said: "In addition, I hope I can get all the league and Champions League chances, the best."

Mourinho frowned and said: "I guarantee your main position at best. It is impossible to guarantee all your chances of playing. I must arrange tactics according to the player's condition and the opponent's situation."

Mendes, who was sitting by the side, also felt a little weird about Gao Xiaodong’s requirements. Some asked for a high annual salary, some asked for a signature fee, some asked for portrait rights, and some asked for the main position. He never heard of asking for all the opportunities to play. , But today's main talk is Mourinho and Gao Xiaodong, Mendes does not want to leave Gao Xiaodong the impression that he wants Gao Xiaodong to go to Inter Milan.

Gao Xiaodong said: "In this case, wait until the end of the season to discuss the transfer. Now I don't want to be distracted and consider the transfer."

Mendes watched the two talk froze, and said: "Then wait until the end of the season to talk about it. Jose came today, mainly to tell you his thoughts, not to let you make a decision now."

Mourinho said: "I have finished my thoughts, Gao, think about it, Mr. Mendes, talk to you, I'm going back to Italy."

Mendes and Gao Xiaodong sent away Mourinho, who was hurriedly coming and going, and returned to the room to sit down. Mendes said: "Xiaodong, what do you think of Mourinho?"

Gao Xiaodong said: "My opinion has already been told to coach Mourinho."

Mendes frowned and said, "Do you already have a team you like?"

Gao Xiaodong said: "No, whoever gives me the best conditions and can meet my conditions, I will go wherever I am."

Mendes sighed and said: "Xiaodong, there are a lot of teams who fancy you now, and most of them are rich teams, but I am afraid that none of them can meet your requirements. You know, all the coaches who can coach the rich are Those with ability, fame and personality cannot give you a chance to play under any conditions. This makes the coach unacceptable than asking for a high annual salary."

Gao Xiaodong said: "No, it's okay to substitute. As long as you don't miss the game."

Mendes teased: "Wouldn't you be injured and fatigued?"

Gao Xiaodong smiled and said, "If I'm tired, I will take the initiative to apply for a break."

Mendes shook his head and said: "I hope there will be a coach to meet your quirky requirements. Now there is one important thing to tell you."

Gao Xiaodong said in surprise, "What else, Mr. Mendes?"

Mendes said: "Well, during this time, someone in Portugal actually wanted to ask you to do business endorsements, but I suppressed them because they are all small businesses and the price is not high. Your first endorsement. , I hope to start a little higher. Two days ago, people from Adidas and Nike found me. They all want to sign you. Which one do you like?"

I rub, Nike and Adidas are the bosses of sporting goods, and they both found themselves. Gao Xiaodong was surprised and happy, and said: "Mr. Mendes, I don’t like them much, and I don’t know them well, like we Porto is sponsored by Nike."

Mendes said faintly: "Yes, but your personal endorsement has nothing to do with the club. Besides, you won't stay in Porto next season. Adidas and Nike are now the two largest sporting goods companies in the world, with similar strengths. Adidas is stronger in football, and Nike is stronger in basketball."

Gao Xiaodong pondered for a moment and said, "Whose conditions are better?"

Mendes said: "There is not much difference. Adidas' sponsorship contract for you is 4 million euros for five years, and Nike is 4.5 million euros for five years."

Gao Xiaodong said, "Of course I chose 4.5 million."

Mendes said: "But in the football field, Adidas is stronger and has the strongest ability to promote packaging."

Gao Xiaodong said with some distress: "How do I choose, or wait, maybe we will be cold in the Champions League, maybe it will be higher then."

Mendes laughed: "You think it's a joke between Nike and a company like Adidas to sign a sponsorship contract. I don't know how long it has been before, but since you can't decide, we might as well wait."