Restricted Superstar

Mendes is the best agent in the world, not even one of them. The only one who can compete with him is Raiola, but when it comes to the wide network and flexibility of his wrists, Raiola is also worse than Mendes. A lot.

Mourinho is a good partner for Mendes, but it is impossible for Mendes to rely entirely on Mourinho. After all, Mourinho can only coach one club, but Mendes has hundreds of players. The other coaches are offended, and Mendes doesn’t have to do business anymore.

Manchester United has had some economic problems in recent years, but Americans are good at business operations. Maybe they will get up again in a few years. Mendes dare not easily offend Ferguson, who even the American boss dare not offend.

Mendes smiled and said: "Manchester United still want to buy Xiaodong, Sir Alex, Xiaodong estimates that it is impossible to take away the penalty without activating it."

Ferguson said domineeringly: "Activation liquidated damages are also required."

Mendes said with some confusion, "Is Rooney going to leave?"

Ferguson's tone was still blunt, saying: "Whether Rooney walks or not, Manchester United will always buy people."

Mendes laughed and said: "Rooney is not worse than Ronaldo. I think he just wants to be worthy of his salary. If Manchester United can increase his salary by a large margin, he should stay. He left Rooney and bought Xiaodong. , Manchester United's strength will not improve much."

Ferguson said: "Mr. Mendes, whether Rooney walks or not, I will buy Xiaodong."

Mendes groaned for a moment, then woke up immediately, and smiled: "If Rooney leaves, Xiaodong is Rooney's best stand-in. If Rooney stays, Xiaodong can also restrict Rooney when he comes. Even if he can't buy Xiaodong, as long as Sir Alex puts him If you want to buy Xiaodong, Rooney doesn't dare to ask for a price, Sir, you are really clever."

Ferguson secretly admired Mendes' dexterity, but said coldly: "It's still not as smart as you played with Mourinho last season."

Mendes laughed dryly and said, "Is Sir Sir Alex, this is a good move, but how do you prove that Manchester United has so much money to buy people?"

Ferguson waved his hand, "No proof is needed. As long as I say buy, no one dares to doubt that I can't afford it. I know Mourinho is now very eager to take Gao Xiaodong and help him fight Barcelona, ​​but he has been using it for a year. , This time it's Manchester United's turn."

Mendes smiled bitterly and said: "My lord, really, Xiaodong is old, it is impossible to listen to me for everything, whether you or Mourinho, or anyone else, who wants Xiaodong, you need him. Just agree to it yourself."

Ferguson said: "Gao Xiaodong agreed to come to Manchester United last season."

Mendes smiled, "Lord, last season was last season. Last season, Gao Xiaodong was a player of the second-rate team Porto. However, after a season, Gao Xiaodong is now the European Triple Crown and the best scorer. The hot candidate for the Golden Globes."

Ferguson said: "The Premier League is now the best league in Europe. Manchester United is strong, has a deep heritage, and has the most fans in the world. It is not much better than Inter Milan, which has just changed coaches and has aging staff."

Mendes said: "But aren't Real Madrid and Barcelona conditions better in La Liga?"

Ferguson said: "This argument is meaningless. Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United are the best clubs in the world. It depends on where the players plan to go. I now hope that Mr. Mendes can abandon his personal feelings and stand completely from the perspective of the players. To handle this transfer. If you can give Manchester United a fair bidding environment, regardless of whether Manchester United bought Gao Xiaodong or not, Manchester United and Gedfoot will still be good partners in the future."

Mendes has an unusual relationship with Mourinho, but from the perspective of Gao Xiaodong’s attitude, the transfer to Real Madrid may be difficult, so he didn’t want to offend Ferguson, saying: "My lord, I promise you, but Xiaodong is not the same. By contrast, there are many clubs interested in Xiaodong. If Manchester United cannot come up with a competitive offer, it will be more difficult to sign Xiaodong than last season."

Ferguson paid close attention to Gao Xiaodong for a long time, knowing that Mendes was right. "Mr. Mendes, I will definitely give Gao Xiaodong a sincere quotation. In addition, I also want to talk to Gao Xiaodong in person. I don’t know. May I?"

Mendes pondered for a moment and said: "Of course not in principle, but after the World Cup enters the knockout rounds, Xiaodong may come to South Africa to watch the game. At that time, I can arrange for you to meet."

Ferguson beamed with joy and said, "Okay, Mr. Mendes, I am waiting for your good news."

"Well, wait for my call."

Mendes chatted with Ferguson for a while before leaving.

Ferguson sat in his chair and pondered for a while, then picked up his cell phone and dialed the boss Glazer.

"Sir Alex, hello."

The American boss Malcolm came over the microphone. Glazer's calm and determined voice.

Ferguson showed a gentle smile on his face and said: "Mr. Malcolm, this is the case. This summer, I hope Manchester United can add some fresh blood."

"Sure, who are you going to buy?" Glazer was not surprised. In the years he bought Manchester United, he hardly invested much in the transfer market. Instead, he sold the world footballer Ronaldo, so he asked Ferguson. He agreed with one bite.

Ferguson smiled unchanged, "Gao Xiaodong of Inter Milan."

"What..." Glazer was startled, and his voice rose suddenly, "Gao Xiaodong, is Rooney sure to leave?"

Ferguson said: "No, Rooney's contract extension is still being negotiated, but Rooney said Manchester United needs to buy world-class players to increase competitiveness, so I hope to win Gao Xiaodong."

"Gao Xiaodong's worth is not low, right."

"It is estimated that it cannot be won without 80 million euros."

"what?"

Glazer is really going to jump up this time. Ronaldo is only 90 million euros, and Gao Xiaodong actually wants 80 million. He doesn't know why Ferguson is staring at Gao Xiaodong. Now Manchester United is the double runner-up in the league and the Champions League. Why spend so much. Buy a 20-year-old young man for a big price.

Glazer said: "Sir, I don't want to and will not interfere with any of your decisions. I believe you have your reasons, but I want to know if we buy Gao Xiaodong, but Rooney chooses to stay?"

Ferguson smiled and said: "Stay and stay. Didn't Ronaldo and Rooney coexist very well back then."

There was a long silence on the other end of the phone before a voice came out, "Sir, you know we have a lot of debt. If we want to buy Gao Xiaodong, it will make our debt even heavier."

Ferguson said sharply: "Mr. Malcolm, when you bought Manchester United, you had more debts."

Glazer smiled awkwardly and said: "Yes, but I believe Manchester United can make more money for me, can Gao Xiaodong?"

Ferguson said: "I don't know if Gao Xiaodong will make more money for Manchester United, but I believe he can bring more titles to Manchester United."

Glazer was silent for a while, and said: "How much is Gao Xiaodong's annual salary?"

Ferguson said: "More than ten million, which is about the same as the annual salary that Rooney asks."

Glazer said again: "How much can Rooney sell if he transfers?"

Ferguson said: "About 70 million."

Glazer said: "Manchester United bought Rooney in 2004 for 30 million euros. Now it is almost twice as high. If Gao Xiaodong buys this year and sells it five years later, how much can he sell?"

Ferguson said: "Normal development, an annual increase of 10 million, five years later, almost 130 million euros."

Glazer thought for a while and said, "If you can get his portrait rights, you can buy it even if you have more debts."

Ferguson said: "He has half of the portrait rights in Inter Milan."

Glazer said: "I have to come all over, I'd rather give him more annual salary."

Ferguson knew the business acumen of the Jewish boss and said: "Well, I will try my best, but there are many teams chasing Gao Xiaodong, and our initiative is very small."

Glazer said: "Where are you now, I will go over, let's discuss it carefully."

Ferguson said: "The scene of the opening ceremony in South Africa."

"Okay, I will go over today."

Glazer hung up the phone, convened his own think tank to conduct a detailed analysis of the possibility of buying Gao Xiaodong, and then took a plane to leave the United States and went to South Africa to discuss Gao Xiaodong's transfer with Ferguson...

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