Chapter 1,082 Restart Negotiations

David Gill nervously went to Portugal to meet Mendes in person with Glazer's latest instructions to discuss Gao Xiaodong's contract extension.

With Mourinho taking over Real Madrid, Mendes's business has gradually transferred to Real Madrid, but Manchester United is still one of Mendes's largest customers. Mendes welcomes the arrival of David Gill, which has been brewing some time ago. And with the hype, Mendes believes David Gill should come with a contract that he's happy with.

When David Gill proposed to only give Gao Xiaodong a salary increase of three million, Mendes' expression immediately changed, "Three million? David, do you know what the annual salary of Gao Xiaodong's defeated Messi is in the new contract? "

Of course David Gill knew that. He said with an apologetic smile: "Xiaodong's annual salary is still higher than Messi and Ronaldo."

Mendes' expression became even more ugly, "High? After the increase of three million, Xiaodong's annual salary is 15 million euros, while Messi's current annual salary is 14.68 million euros, which is 320,000 euros higher. This amount of money is enough for Xiaodong to buy A good car?"

David Gill was mentally prepared and said: "Although it is only 320,000 more, it is also the world's largest net worth. Mr. Glazer's initial opinion was 14 million euros. Sir Alex and I think the annual salary should be worthy of it." Because of Xiaodong’s current scenic spot status, I insisted that Mr. Glazer add one million euros to Xiaodong.”

David Gill's words were very artistic. He first used his boss Glazer to suppress Mendes, and then said that he and Ferguson were fighting for Gao Xiaodong's salary increase to win Mendes' sympathy. In short, David Gill's This means that this is already the highest salary that Manchester United can give Gao Xiaodong.

If Gao Xiaodong had not won the Triple Crown, and if Mendes had not had doubts about cooperating with Gao Xiaodong, then the annual salary of 15 million euros would not be unacceptable to Mendes, but now Gao Xiaodong is helping Manchester United Winning the Triple Crown, defending the Triple Crown himself, and almost booking Mr. Ballon d'Or in advance gave Mendes enough confidence to ask for a higher annual salary for Gao Xiaodong.

In addition, because Gao Xiaodong may have established a brokerage company privately, Mendes is worried that Gao Xiaodong will break up with him. Therefore, Mendes hopes to extract more value from Gao Xiaodong faster, so he can get a higher annual salary. Under such circumstances, Mendes did not consider the harm that high annual salary would bring to Gao Xiaodong and Manchester United.

"Fifteen million euros is the world's largest annual salary, but this annual salary does not reflect Gao Xiaodong's true strength and contribution to Manchester United. It is just a false name. Not to mention Xiaodong, even I cannot accept that it is only 32 points higher than Messi. The fact is that Gao Xiaodong is not Ibrahimovic, and it is impossible for him to accept the false reputation of being 1 euro higher than Messi."

Mendes spoke confidently and resolutely.

Negotiations regarding Gao Xiaodong have been deadlocked for a long time.

Rumors about Gao Xiaodong's transfer and poaching from teams such as Manchester City and Chelsea are also increasing day by day. Manchester United has finally come up with a good plan. David Gill doesn't want to give up easily, but now Mendes is the one who has the initiative. David Gil didn't dare speak to Mendes in the same forceful manner.

"Mr. Mendes, the annual salary of 15 million euros is already the limit that Manchester United can bear. It's not that Manchester United can't squeeze out another one or two million every year, but if Gao Xiaodong's salary increases again, it may break Manchester United's The salary structure causes dissatisfaction among teammates and affects the unity within the team. I think if the team's performance is affected because of an extra one or two million euros per year, this is what Gao Xiaodong does not want to see."

David Gill believed that he was also considering the issue from Gao Xiaodong's perspective. He was not simply stingy and didn't want to spend money. Mendes should be touched by it, but he didn't expect that Mendes didn't care at all. Instead, he said: "David , I think this is just your imagination. In fact, Xiaodong's status and influence in Manchester United exceed your imagination. I believe that even if Xiaodong gets an annual salary of 20 million euros, his teammates will not be jealous of him."

Whether teammates will be jealous or not is a matter for the future. No one can convince anyone. David Gill can't say that what Mendes said is absolutely impossible. He had no choice but to say: "Mr. Mendes, I think you Xiaodong’s influence in Manchester United is overestimated, after all, he has only been at Manchester United for one season.”

Mendes said confidently: "No, David, you have to believe in the existence of genius, just like many people don't believe that Manchester United can win the Triple Crown."

David Gill said: "Well, even if what you said is possible, have you ever thought about it. If you ask for such a high price, I am afraid that Manchester United fans will think that Gao Xiaodong is a greedy person. I think you should pay Xiaodong a lot of money." Think more about your reputation instead of coveting immediate interests. If Xiaodong really wants money, there is no need to get it right in one step. Wouldn't it be better to negotiate a salary increase next year?"

Mendes smiled and said: "David, isn't Gao Xiaodong a greedy person in the eyes of the outside world now? Haha, Xiaodong has never been a gentleman in the outside world. His success depends on strength, and I think, with Xiaodong With his strength, no one except Glazer would think that asking for a high salary is greedy."

David Gill had a headache. He originally thought that this condition could still be negotiated, but he didn't expect that Mendes didn't pay attention to the annual salary of 15 million euros at all, and the target seemed to be aimed at 20 million euros.

David Gill said: "Well, Mr. Mendes, there is not much time until the start of the season. I hope you can come up with a constructive plan instead of asking for a high price."

Mendes said: "I have never asked for excessive prices. The annual salary of 20 million euros is not outrageous. It is only 5.32 million euros higher than Messi. With Xiaodong's contribution to Manchester United and the impact it has brought, I feel that Manchester United is not at all Don’t suffer.”

David Gill stood up and said, "Mr. Mendes, if you persist like this, it will be difficult for this negotiation to continue."

Mendes was not panicked at all, and said leisurely: "If we continue to talk, it mainly depends on Manchester United. I have already stated the conditions, and I am not ready to give in, because the conditions proposed by other clubs are much better than this. You think Manchester United suffered a loss, but let me tell you, David, it was actually Xiaodong who suffered a big loss. If Xiaodong was really greedy, he might not talk to Manchester United."

This is a threat! The threat of Hongguoguo! It's simply too much!

David Gill was shaking with anger, but he did not dare to vent his anger because Manchester United could not bear the consequences of losing Gao Xiaodong.

Suppressing the anger in his heart, David Gill barely maintained his composure and said: "Okay, Mr. Mendes, I can't make the decision on this matter. Let's wait until I go back to discuss it with Mr. Glazer and Sir Alex Ferguson."

Mendes chuckled and said, "Okay, I'm waiting for good news."