Chapter 804: Palace Scheming
"Huh, isn't it just signing a head coach who is about to be fired in the Bundesliga? As for such a big fanfare?"
In a mansion somewhere in the city of Milan, Barbara Berlusconi was looking angrily at the German man with a bearded face on the TV screen. He looked very rough and was not the type Barbara liked at all.
What's more, his words and expression when speaking are very annoying!
But she just can't figure it out, why is there such a sensation in the whole of Italy?
If other people go crazy, that's fine, but even the TV stations and newspapers under the Berlusconi family's Finnwest Group are also hyping up. Is there such a need?
"It must be her, deliberately trying to embarrass me!" Barbara said through gritted teeth.
When Barbara was very angry, she saw a fat old man walking down the stairs far from the living room.
Don't look at his age, but at this moment he has a proud expression on his face.
No wonder, recently, there were media reports that he hooked up with an Italian beauty in her twenties.
An old man in his seventies who fell in love with a young beauty in his twenties should indeed be proud of him.
"What's the matter, my little princess? Who provoked you again?" Berlusconi walked into the living room, came to Barbara's side, sat down, and asked with a smile.
Barbara raised her head and glanced at the TV. The press conference at No. 24 Durini Avenue was still being broadcast live. She was so angry that she directly picked up the remote control and turned off the TV with a snap. , and then angrily threw the remote control on the table.
"Who else?"
Although I just glanced at it just now, who is Berlusconi?
Even though he is quite old, his brain is still quite sharp. How could he not understand the jewel in his palm? Besides, the recent newspapers have been reporting this matter, so it's hard for him not to know.
"Barbara, there's no need to be angry about such a small thing, it's not worth it!"
Unexpectedly, Barbara, who looks a lot like her father, stood up angrily, "Why is it not worth it? Since I took over Milan, the team's performance has been declining all the way. You don't know that everyone outside is What did you say about me!"
In the end,
She faintly looked like she was about to cry aloud, her expression was very miserable.
What is the situation in Milan now, Barbara knows, and Berlusconi knows even more.
However, many things are no longer within his control.
As soon as Berlusconi saw his precious daughter trying to get angry, his face immediately sank.
"What the outsiders say, just follow them. You just need to concentrate on doing your own thing well!"
But Barbara listened, but looked at her father, "Dad, I also want to concentrate on doing things, but what else can I do now?"
"In the past few years, let alone the development of the team, the management has become increasingly distressed. The Milan laboratory has been closed, and the scouting system has laid off staff. Employees, staff, coaching staff, everything that can be laid off has been laid off, but even Well, we're still in debt every year and they told me yesterday that if we don't get the money done quickly, this summer transfer won't work at all!"
The importance of summer transfers to a team, but anyone who knows a little bit about football knows.
Based on Milan's performance last season, if there is no way to invest in the transfer market this summer and strengthen the team's strength, what can Milan do in the new season?
Not to mention competing for Champions League qualification, I am afraid that it would be good to keep the eighth place in the league last season.
Seeing that in the past two or three years, Inter Milan, the rival of the same city who has encountered the same trough as Milan, is now introducing the famous coach Klopp and the French striker Aubameyang with great fanfare. How can this make Barbara feel embarrassed?
"What is the team going to do now?" Berlusconi asked with concern.
In the final analysis, this is also the brainchild of him in the past thirty years. How can it be possible to say that he has no feelings at all?
"Now the team is short of personnel. The striker, midfielder, defense, and even the goalkeeper need to introduce players, and most importantly, we need a head coach to lead the team!"
After Allegri dismissed get out of class, Milan's head coach position has been vacant.
If it is said that the introduction of players can be delayed, then the introduction of the head coach is urgent.
Berlusconi frowned and asked: "Is there no suitable candidate?"
"Yes, they recommended the head coach of Benfica, Jorge Jesus. He has a brilliant coaching record in the Portuguese Super League and is also interested in coaching our team, but his salary is as high as six million euros. Can't afford it!"
Six million euros?
There was a flash of surprise in Berlusconi's eyes, because it was too outrageous.
I heard that when Inter Milan introduced Klopp, the annual salary was only 5 million euros, and a Jorge Jesus would have an annual salary of 6 million euros. This is simply a big mouth for a lion.
"Is there no one else?" Berlusconi was also a little angry.
"It's gone, we like it, others don't like us, and those who can come are not well-known, so..."
Berlusconi shook his head and sighed, "What about Toshir? What do they think?"
It's okay if you don't mention it, but if you mention it, Barbara will get angry.
"Don't mention that group of bastards. They don't see any rabbits or hawks now. Except for the payment to repay part of the debt just after the completion of the acquisition, they haven't paid even a penny."
It's funny to think about it, but luckily our father and daughter treat him like a kid, but he's not an idiot either.
Not only is he not stupid, but he is also very smart!
"This time, I asked people to tell them these things. They said, let us figure out a way by ourselves. If they want to continue to invest money, it's okay, but who to choose as the head coach and what players to bring in are up to them!"
Speaking of this, Barbara cursed angrily, "These bastards are here to seize power!"
For this, Berlusconi is also very helpless.
He never thought that his former Italian prime minister would have no deterrent effect in front of Tohir and others.
"So what are you going to do?" Berlusconi asked again.
Barbara shook her head, "No way, sell a few players in the team, send away a few high-paid players, reduce the team's financial pressure, there should be a few good free transfer players in the transfer market, Even if the salary is higher, it is acceptable.”
"As for the team's head coach...it's really not good, just find someone, anyway, it doesn't matter whoever is in charge!"
The last sentence is more or less angry.
But there is really no way.
Because now if Milan wants to keep the confidence of their wealthy family, they must have a few well-known players to come to town.
This is why Milan has introduced Robinho and other balloon stars in the past few years.
Sponsors are willing to give you so much money without these players who can be named?
As for who the head coach of the team is, the big names are impossible, and even some top-tier Serie A head coaches may not easily come to Milan's muddy waters, so they can only be selected from the past players of the team. Pick a few out.
Well, the celebrity, isn't this the time to respond to emergencies?
"Dad, the current situation of the team, if we support it, we can get through it, but what I'm really worried about is the stadium."
Berlusconi was silent, but clearly listening.
"What Tohill and the others mean is that the team has acquired land in other places to build a new stadium, and the target has already been selected. Although it is a bit remote, it is better than the San Siro Stadium when it is developed. It is just that the construction of the new stadium requires Investing a lot of money, I'm afraid that Marina..."
Having said that, Barbara stopped in moderation.
But the meaning has already been clarified.
Berlusconi has a total of five children, born by two wives. The eldest son Marina and the eldest son Pierre are born to the first wife. They are currently working in the Finnwest Group. Among them, Marina is Finn Chairman of West Group.
It can be said that their siblings almost took over all of Berlusconi's property.
Even Milan's number one butler, Galliani, was close to them.
Barbara and her younger siblings were born to her second wife, and they were almost twenty years younger than Marina.
The age gap caused the three of Barbara to lag far behind the Marina siblings in terms of successors.
No, now Marina is already a well-known strong woman in Italy, a famous figure on the Forbes list, and in charge of the huge Finnwest Group.
And what about her, Barbara?
He could only cling tightly to his father's thigh and guard Milan, hoping to pass through Milan and learn from his father's career in politics. He hoped that one day in the future, he could use the relationship between Milan and his father to embark on a political career.
Otherwise, she will have nothing!
This drama is no different from the scheming of all the rich and powerful families fighting for power and profit.
So Marina originally wanted to sell Milan, but Barbara refused desperately and insisted on keeping Milan, the only platform, and the two sides even had a fierce fight because of this.
Also because of this, the relationship between Barbara and Galliani is like fire and water.
But now, Thohir and the others are too shrewd to hold on to the money bag and not let go. They want to decentralize power and propose to build a new stadium, forcing Barbara to contribute capital, otherwise, the shares will be diluted.
Once the shares are diluted, Milan's power will fall to the side, and he will not be able to become a major shareholder. Is there any difference between selling or not selling at that time?
Berlusconi also understands the twists and turns, and understands the thoughts of his two daughters even more, but he has no way to change anything.
Over the past few years, the power of the Finnwest Group has been gradually transferred to Marina. As long as Marina doesn't let go, even he, the father, can't do anything.
As for Barbara, when it comes to tricks, she is still too young!
No matter to Galliani, or to Marina, or even to Tohir and others, she is too tender!
But looking at Barbara's eyes full of pleading, Berlusconi couldn't help feeling soft.
He not only dotes on her, but also feels a little indebted to her.
"Barbara, I will find another chance to talk to Marina about this matter."
Barbara couldn't help nodding, a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes.
"However, you also need to know that her life is not easy in the current economic downturn. Milan is burning too much money. If this continues, it is not an option. It is better to sell it!"
"Sell it... Forget it?" Barbara was a little dumbfounded.
She never thought that her father would tell herself that it would be fine to sell Milan?
Didn't he ever think about it, what would he have left after selling Milan?
Nothing!
"If Milan is really sold, I will arrange for you to work in the group, and I believe Marina will also arrange you properly."
Having said that, Berlusconi also sighed and stood up.
"Think about it again!"
After speaking, he left.
Barbara was left alone, standing there, thinking that if she really sold Milan, she would go to the company to pay homage to Marina and her brother, and she was ten million unhappy.
So, she decided to give it a go!
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