Chapter 943 Messi's Request

I don’t know if Yang Cheng talked about Messi’s heart, or if Messi wanted to go downhill, but he suddenly asked, “If I join Liverpool, what kind of support will the team give me?”

Ian Ayer behind him almost cried out excitedly, does this mean that Messi nodded? He almost rushed forward to give Yang Cheng a passionate kiss, and the boss is still the most charming.

However, Yang Cheng didn't think it was a success, because Messi's expression didn't look like he was looking forward to the new environment, but rather resigned to his fate.

I didn’t discuss it with Ian Ayre beforehand, but he is the boss, so he can make his own decisions, “Don’t worry about the remuneration, Barcelona has what Liverpool has, and what Barcelona doesn’t have, Liverpool can also give you.”

Messi was not satisfied with this general answer, "I want to hear something more specific~"

Yang Cheng frowned, "How about you, as long as it doesn't affect the overall structure of Liverpool, I can promise you."

This can be regarded as giving a blank check, and Ren Messi filled it casually.

Messi adjusted his sitting posture, "What if I ask for the captain's armband?"

Without hesitation, Yang Cheng said, "Gerrard is about to retire or switch to the MLS. After you come to the team, you will be the best candidate for the Red Army's next captain."

Messi finally smiled, "Well, I just want to see Liverpool's sincerity, and I don't really want the captain's armband. Now I don't need the captain's armband to improve my status."

Messi has changed his modesty in this sentence, and the domineering side of his words is leaking. Others can't refute it. In today's football, except for Ronaldo, who would dare to challenge Messi? No! Neither can Neymar, who is known as the third in the world.

"If there is no accident, I will ask the team to leave the team at the end of the season. I hope Liverpool can give Barcelona enough returns." Messi finally let go.

Recently, due to the farce of the transfer, his state on the court has been greatly affected. He has not scored a goal in several consecutive games and has only one assist. Running is as heavy as a lead pendant with dozens of kilograms hanging on it. Not to mention the loss of his former agility, the important thing is that he has no motivation to play in the Nou Camp.

Part of this is because the club's attitude towards him made him feel chilled, but why didn't he want to go out and venture out? Over the years, whenever someone compares him with Ronaldo, he will always be compared with him. I have proved myself on the field to say this, and it is true. After leaving Barcelona, ​​even in the star-studded national team, it always ends in failure.

Messi, who is full of confidence in himself,

He has had enough of such rhetoric, and he wants to prove that even in the Premier League, he is an omnipotent king.

Now the opportunity came, he had the persuasion of his family and friends who was nostalgic, and Yang Cheng came to the door in person, condescending to lobby, and his inner balance completely tilted towards Anfield.

However, he doesn't want to be scolded for treachery. Everything Barcelona has brought him cannot be denied. Since he has decided to leave, he must leave something for his old club, at least he can have a clear conscience.

Yang Cheng nodded affirmatively and said, "Of course, I will write a check that matches your worth as the number one person in the world. With this cash, Barcelona can not only repay all the debts in one fell swoop, but also buy many powerful stars to fill the gap. The void after you left."

After hearing this, Messi smiled wryly and shook his head. Jorge on the side also showed a helpless expression. Yang Cheng didn't understand, so, is there something wrong with what he said?

It was Ian Ayre who thought for a while, and said, "Boss, you may not understand that Barcelona's current financial situation is far from as good as imagined.

When Laporta left the Barcelona chairmanship, he left behind a huge debt of about 430 million euros.

Recently, Barcelona passed a new statute stipulating that if the club suffers a loss in a season, the board of directors only has 2 years to reverse the situation. It is set for the reoccurrence of the tower incident.

Now Bartomeu and his board of directors are currently in trouble. He is a bit out of control of the debt. In the past year, Barcelona's debt has risen from 280 million euros to 330 million euros. This is only a rough estimate from the outside world. .

In the past few years, Barcelona had a good control over the amount of debt, and the amount of debt dropped from 430 million euros to 280 million euros. , the debt has increased by more than 40 million euros. This happened after Barcelona won the Triple Crown last season and the club received a lot of bonuses. "

Yang Cheng is not a professional and doesn't understand the core issue, so he can only ask, "How could this be?"

This time Jorge took the initiative to answer, "Let me tell you, I know more about Barcelona than Mr. Ian Ayre, which is why Leon made this request.

One of the main reasons why the Barcelona club's debt is out of control is the signings in the last two summer transfer markets.

In the 2013-14 season, the team's performance was poor, and Barcelona was determined to renovate the lineup. According to the agreement between Barcelona and the bank, Barcelona's signing funds were 50 million euros per year plus the funds from the sale of players. However, Barcelona invested 160 million euros to introduce Suarez. Stars and powerful players such as Si, Mathieu, Rakitic, Vermaelen, Ter Stegen, Bravo and Douglas, Barcelona originally wanted to spend the money of two seasons in one season, but this One assumption is not established.

This summer, Barcelona still entered the transfer market and spent 58 million euros to introduce Turan and Vidal. However, due to penalties imposed by FIFA, Barcelona has not yet been able to register these two players. However, the expenditure has already occurred. Barcelona 2 Over the past summer, as much as 220 million euros have been invested in the transfer market, which has caused the club's debt to increase significantly.

In addition, the increase in the team's salary expenditure is also one of the reasons for the large increase in Barcelona's debt. UEFA has been implementing a financial fairness policy over the years. La Liga has also followed suit and introduced a salary cap system. Barcelona's salary cap is 421 million euros.

Today, Barcelona's total salary has reached 419 million euros. The high salary has also affected Barcelona's contract renewal action, and Neymar's contract renewal issue has been put on hold.

According to the information I got, Neymar hopes to raise his salary by 10 million euros per year. If Barcelona meets his salary requirements, it will exceed the salary cap and will be punished accordingly. "

Speaking of Neymar, Jorge's face showed obvious disgust, which is also understandable, Messi is the well-deserved king of the Nou Camp, and the king's treatment should be reflected in all aspects. Neymar asked for a salary increase. West's salary is bound to rise, and it will overwhelm Neymar no matter what, this will put a huge pressure on Barcelona's capital pool, agree to Neymar's request, and Messi can't refuse anyway, and don't agree , Neymar will definitely ask to leave, which may affect the record.

However, the appearance of Yang Cheng gave Barcelona a better choice, sell Messi, exchange for a large amount of cash to offset the debt, and leave Neymar as the head star. Of course, Barcelona can only bear all this passively.

Jorge took a deep breath and continued, "I heard that Neymar's contract renewal negotiations have not progressed, but have stalled, but if Leon makes some moves, the negotiations with Neymar will definitely start immediately. Barcelona can't afford to lose Messi and Neymar at the same time, the fans will set the Nou Camp on fire.

But in any case, the excessive debt is a real problem, which also frustrated the Nou Camp stadium renovation project.

Originally, Barcelona had long been planning to renovate the Camp Nou stadium. However, the club's general meeting stipulated that as long as the club's debt exceeds 200 million euros, the stadium renovation project cannot start. agreed. "

Yang Cheng pondered for a moment and asked, "So, what price do you think will allow Barcelona to release him?"

This is also to save face for Messi. You didn't just say how much you want to join Liverpool.

After all, Messi is not a businessman, so he returned to his shy and introverted appearance again, scratched his head and looked embarrassed, and hesitated for a while before saying, "I hope it is 400 million euros. Of course, I don't have to ask for an exorbitant salary, as long as it matches my salary. Now the contract at Barcelona will do."

Yang Cheng was stunned for a moment, and heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. He thought how much it was, but it has not yet reached his psychological price. You must know that his bottom line is 500 million euros, and he is ready to offer an annual salary of 50 million euros. It's a super contract, and the 50 million euros is the annual salary after tax.

But he didn't agree right away, which would make his money seem worthless. How could he do such a stupid thing after he had been under his influence since he was a child.

Acting online, after showing extremely entanglement, embarrassment and longing for Messi, he gritted his teeth and nodded, "I agree. As for your annual salary, what do you think of 30 million euros after tax? Although it is better than your current salary There is not much increase in the contract, but you don't have to worry about your position as the world's number one annual salary being shaken. As long as you show excellent performance in the past, salary increase is not a problem.

And if I remember correctly, this is almost two to three times higher than Rooney's actual annual salary. You must know that Rooney can get the most expensive contract in the Premier League today. "

Messi was very moved, and Yang Cheng was amused for a while by his bewildered look.

"Thank you, no matter what, Mr. Yang, I want to thank you for your appreciation and support."

Yang Cheng pretended to be generous and waved his hand, "I have always admired talented people, not to mention I believe that your arrival will make me earn more, and the present efforts are worthwhile, so you don't have to worry about it, so, if you There is no problem here, I will let Ian Ayer make an official offer to Barcelona?" ()