Chapter 1,087 Contract Renewal

On June 23, just before Manchester United's tour of Asia, Gao Xiaodong left China and came to Manchester.

Before Gao Xiaodong arrived, the English media had already announced to the world in a high profile that Gao Xiaodong's negotiations had ended and that Gao Xiaodong would come to Manchester to sign a contract extension with Manchester United.

After Manchester United fans got the news, they were looking forward to Gao Xiaodong's arrival day and night. Some die-hard fans even tracked Gao Xiaodong's whereabouts through various channels every day. The emperor paid off. Although Gao Xiaodong was very low-key when he came, he came I was still "caught" by fans at Manchester Airport.

There were not only fans, but also reporters. These reporters were all closely related to Manchester United. They got the exact news of Gao Xiaodong's arrival through the Manchester United management staff.

Gao Xiaodong came here in a low-key manner, but he had no intention of hiding his whereabouts, and he was not prepared to hide it. After all, the signing ceremony must be open to the media. Facing the fans and reporters who came to pick him up, Gao Xiaodong accepted it generously. interviewed by reporters.

What the reporter wanted to confirm most was whether Gao Xiaodong came to renew his contract with Manchester United. In this regard, Gao Xiaodong made it clear that he came to sign the renewal contract. He hopes to continue playing for Manchester United and help Manchester United win more championships. .

Then the reporter asked Gao Xiaodong if the rumors about his transfer some time ago were true. Gao Xiaodong categorically denied this. He believed that the media was making up the news to discredit him. He has always been very loyal to Manchester United and has no intention of doing so for the time being. Considered playing for a team other than Manchester United.

Obviously the reporters had done enough preparations, and they were not fooled by Gao Xiaodong. A reporter asked, "You and Manchester United have been negotiating for a contract extension for so long and have not reached an agreement. Is it because your annual salary is too high? "

Gao Xiaodong denied it again, saying: "How can such a thing happen? Am I a greedy person? My negotiation with Manchester United did not take too long, because everyone knows that I will not leave Manchester United. Renewing the contract is just a matter of time. ."

Gao Xiaodong spoke grandly, as if he was really an idealist who regarded money as dirt.

However, the reporter still didn't give up. Another reporter said: "But some time ago, Glazer's son Ephraim seemed to criticize you for being greedy and unjust. Is this also fabricated?"

The reporter's question was very sharp, even a bit aggressive. Monkey and Xiao Le, who were standing next to Gao Xiaodong, were a little annoyed. Monkey came directly to interrupt the reporter's interview and told Xiaodong to go home and rest.

But Gao Xiaodong winked at the monkey and said: "I think Mr. Ephraim must have misunderstood. If I am greedy for money and forget luck, I should go to London or next door now. I have always emphasized that Manchester United and I There was no disagreement, the contract was not renewed simply because the timing was not right.

The reporter was still unwilling to give in and asked Gao Xiaodong what his annual salary would be after renewing his contract and whether it would surpass Messi and become the highest salary in world football.

Gao Xiaodong did not hide such an issue, and there was no point in hiding it. Gao Xiaodong said that he did not know the specific situation, but his annual salary may surpass Messi and become the highest salary in the world. However, Gao Xiaodong said that he was confident that he could He is not interested in not being able to get the highest salary in the world. He is more concerned about how many championships he can win for Manchester United.

Xiao Le felt like his face was burning because Gao Xiaodong said something so shameless, but the monkey was relieved to see Gao Xiaodong being such a gangster. He felt that Gao Xiaodong had become more mature after experiencing the incident of beating a reporter, and only Gao Xiaodong like this could Can handle even more sloppy reporters.

When Gao Xiaodong was being interviewed by reporters and signing autographs and taking photos with fans, the Manchester United club's car had arrived early, and David Gill came to greet him personally. However, David Gill did not disturb Gao Xiaodong and patiently waited for Gao Xiaodong to finish the interview before bringing him with him. Follow Gao Xiaodong to leave the airport.

Half an hour later, Gao Xiaodong followed David Gill to the Carrington training base. Manchester United head coach Ferguson was waiting for Gao Xiaodong's arrival in his office.

After meeting, Gao Xiaodong said hello to Ferguson. Ferguson said with a smile on his face: "Xiaodong, you are finally here. I feel relieved when you come."

Ferguson said this very implicitly, but his voice still contained a hint of dissatisfaction with Gao Xiaodong.

Gao Xiaodong was as smart as a monkey, how could he not understand it, but he deliberately pretended not to understand and said with a smile: "I really don't want to come. It's only been less than a month and I haven't had enough rest."

Ferguson smiled and said: "I heard that you stay at home every day, so it's time to go out for a walk. After signing this contract, our team will go on a tour of Asia immediately. We can't do it without you. You are Asia's ace idol."

The Asian tour that Ferguson mentioned is a common practice for Manchester United's summer training camp, but this year it will be much earlier than before, because this time Manchester United will not only visit Japan and Southeast Asia, but also many cities in mainland China, including Hong Kong.

Manchester United's external statement is that this move is to thank the majority of Asian fans for their support and love. In fact, they want to use the feat of winning the Triple Crown to attract fans in Asia and sell more jerseys at the same time.

Gao Xiaodong smiled and said: "This is equivalent to returning home in fine clothes, I must go."

Ferguson smiled and said: "I just give you a chance to return home in fine clothes."

David Gill interjected from the side: "Sir Sir Alex, Xiaodong, should we hold the signing ceremony at night or tomorrow morning?"

Ferguson said: "Xiaodong has been tired from traveling all the way, so forget it tonight. Our main task tonight is to pick up the wind and wash away the dust for Xiaodong."

David Gill said: "Okay, I have already booked the hotel, and the eldest son, Mr. Ephraim Mendez, is here."

Gao Xiaodong frowned. He didn't want to see Ephraim, but for such a big signing, someone from the Glazer family would definitely come over. Compared to Joel, the eldest son Ephraim was more suitable.

After sitting for almost an hour drinking tea and talking in Ferguson's office, David Gill, Ferguson took Xiaodong and the other three to the hotel.

The coaches, players, agents and club executives had a meal together. It was difficult to enjoy the meal. The main thing was to discuss the details of the contract at the wine table to prevent problems at the signing ceremony the next day.

This contract is renewed for two years, and the original contract is for a total of four years, with an annual salary of 18 million euros, plus floating goal awards, assist awards, and championship awards, with a total value of up to 100 million euros.

Manchester United, Gao Xiaodong and Mendes are all satisfied with this contract. Gao Xiaodong received the highest salary in the world, Mendes made a net profit of 10 million, and Manchester United also retained its core players as they wished and continued to prepare for the new season. The foundation was laid for the championship.

After dinner, Gao Xiaodong, Xiao Le and Hou Hou went back to their villa in Cheshire to rest. They spent the night without talking. The next day, Manchester United and Gao Xiaodong held a grand signing ceremony. Under the flashlights of more than 200 reporters, Gao Xiaodong and David Gill signed the contract, and the suspense of Gao Xiaodong's contract extension that had worried Manchester United fans for half a year was finally settled.