Chapter 1011 Contract Renewal

David Gill communicated with Ferguson and Glazer, and Glazer immediately asked his eldest son Ephraim to come in person to participate in the contract renewal negotiations.

Ephraim was a little dissatisfied with Gao Xiaodong's contract renewal conditions. He thought that the annual salary of 15 million euros was already very high, and it was expected to be increased by 20% every year. This was simply unsatisfactory.

Ferguson also believed that an annual increase of 20% was too high. Once word spread, it would definitely make players dissatisfied.

David Gill told Ferguson and Ephraim that he judged that the 20% proposed by Mendes was an exorbitant asking price, and estimated that giving him 10% would satisfy Gao Xiaodong.

Ferguson thinks that a ten percent increase every year is acceptable. After all, Gao Xiaodong is still young and will have his peak period of about seven or eight years. It is normal for his annual salary to increase every year.

Efram thinks that even ten percent cannot be given. The annual salary of 15 million euros is already the highest salary in the world. Gao Xiaodong has been given enough to save face. If Gao Xiaodong wants another ten percent increase, it is greed. .

In addition, Evram was a little unhappy when he heard that Gao Xiaodong was unwilling to renew his long-term contract. He believed that Gao Xiaodong was not loyal enough to Manchester United.

David Gill saw that Ephraim had misunderstood Gao Xiaodong and said: "We can't say that Gao Xiaodong is not loyal. He is just greedy for money. After signing a long-term contract, the initiative lies with the club. It may not be easy to increase his salary." ”

Ephraim sneered and said: "People who are too greedy will be loyal? I don't believe this."

Ferguson said: "Loyalty or disloyalty does not come first, as long as he is professional enough. For now, Gao Xiaodong is an indispensable player for Manchester United. Without him, the league and FA Cup are okay, but we want to compete with Barcelona." Competing for the Champions League is difficult."

Ephraim frowned and said, "This means that no matter what conditions he proposes, we have to agree."

Ferguson said: "You can't say that. We cannot accept excessive conditions. Of course, Mendes will not mention it. He is much more upright in business than Raiola. For now, Mendes' The requirements are basically in line with Gao Xiaodong’s ability and status.”

Since the Glazer family took over Manchester United, due to too little investment, Manchester United has been saddled with huge debts, which has been strongly opposed by Manchester United fans. Without the strong support of Ferguson, it is difficult to say whether the Glazer family can persist.

Therefore, although Ephraim was dissatisfied with Gao Xiaodong's contract renewal conditions, he still had great respect for Ferguson. He immediately said: "When I came, my father asked me to listen to your opinion."

Ferguson is very satisfied with Evram's attitude.

"We will continue to negotiate with Mendes and hope to complete the contract extension with Gao Xiaodong on more suitable terms."

David Gill reminded: "Sir Alex, we don't have time to negotiate slowly. According to media reports, Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Manchester City are now in contact with Gao Xiaodong, especially Real Madrid, Mourinho, Mendes, Gao Xiaodong has a deep connection, if they offer more favorable conditions, there is no guarantee that Gao Xiaodong will not want to leave."

When Ephraim heard this, he also said worriedly: "With so many teams wanting to poach Gao Xiaodong, I'm afraid it will only increase Gao Xiaodong's appetite."

Ferguson said: "It's not good. I know Gao Xiaodong. Although he is a bit greedy for money, he is not an insatiable person. Otherwise, after the end of last season, he would have gone to Manchester City or Chelsea instead of Manchester United."

Ephraim remembered that during the transfer period last season, Manchester City had offered Gao Xiaodong an annual salary of 17 million euros, but Gao Xiaodong still rejected Manchester City. From this, it can be seen that Gao Xiaodong is not a mercenary. A good person still has certain principles and bottom lines.

David Gill said: "I have communicated with Mendes. According to me, there is little hope for Mendes to make concessions. What he can accept is to renew the contract for two years, with an annual salary of 15 million, and a 100% increase every year." Ten out of ten.”

Ferguson touched his nose and smiled and said: "I think we still have exchange conditions. For example, captain, Gao Xiaodong is very eager to be the captain. You can promise him to hand over the captain's armband to him next season. In addition, he will increase by 10% every year." The annual salary can be replaced by a signing fee. Compared to the illusory 10%, I think Gao Xiaodong would prefer a signing fee of real money."

David Gill and Evram are very satisfied with Ferguson's replacement plan. Although Manchester United cannot save much money, the impact on the salary structure will be small.

Ephraim reported the results of the discussion to the old Glazer who was bedridden. The old Glazer also felt good about the plan and asked Ephraim to follow Ferguson's arrangements.

When David Gill met Mendes again, he told Mendes the results of his discussions with Ferguson and Ephraim, but he did not mention that Gao Xiaodong would be the captain next season.

Mendes was still satisfied with such conditions. Gao Xiaodong hoped to stay at Manchester United this season, so that he would not have to ask for excessive prices. However, Mendes did not agree immediately and said that he would communicate with Gao Xiaodong.

Mendes called and informed Gao Xiaodong of Manchester United's contract renewal conditions.

The bottom line for Gao Xiaodong's contract renewal is to get the highest salary in the world, so that he can be worthy of his status as Mr. Ballon d'Or. The contract after the renewal will not exceed four years, allowing Manchester United to reduce the constraints and restrictions on itself.

Judging from the contract extension given by Manchester United, Gao Xiaodong's requirements were met, and the signing fee of 30 million euros was indeed very generous. Gao Xiaodong was quite satisfied, so Gao Xiaodong agreed immediately. , what he didn’t expect was that if he refused again, David Gill would fulfill his desire to be the captain next season.

Gao Xiaodong and Manchester United had no objection to the overall plan of the contract. The remaining small details were simple. After negotiations between Mendes and David Gill, Manchester United finally completed the renewal of Gao Xiaodong before the FA Cup final. about.

Before Gao Xiaodong's contract renewal, rumors about Gao Xiaodong were everywhere in the media and on the Internet. Either Real Madrid wanted to buy Gao Xiaodong, or Manchester City wanted to poach Gao Xiaodong, and the conditions were very favorable. This made Manchester United fans panic and worry about Gao Xiaodong's next move. He left Manchester United this season.

Even the players of Manchester United are surprised and unsure whether Gao Xiaodong will leave. After all, Gao Xiaodong has already left Inter Milan after one season.

Now that Gao Xiaodong has announced his contract extension with Manchester United, both fans and teammates are relieved.

The media also strongly praised Manchester United's decision to renew Gao Xiaodong's contract with the world's highest salary, believing that Manchester United was the wisest and most successful contract extension. This contract renewal can guarantee Manchester United's glory in the next four years.