Chapter 417 Ferguson Visits

Marshal Mourinho has always been the most popular with the media. Apart from his own star quality, another important reason is that he basically doesn’t just talk diplomatic words when facing the microphone. His frank style also allows the media to continue to gain hype. fierce news.

But Mourinho is by no means a fool who can only be used by the media, he is also a genius who is good at using the media.

Whether in the Premier League or in the Champions League, he has used the media to put pressure on opponents and referees and gain benefits.

After persuading Moratti to buy Gao Xiaodong, Mourinho immediately held a press conference on the issue that the recent Italian media questioned the fact that Inter Milan has a lot of old people and dare not use young people.

Facing the camera of Inter Milan's official TV station, Mourinho also stated very bluntly that the implementation of rejuvenation in Inter Milan is a dream that cannot be realized at all.

Mourinho first put out his old qualifications, "In the past I led a group of young people to win the league and the Champions League in Porto. Of course I have the ability to lead young people to success. But unfortunately, in Italy, this The road didn't work, especially at Inter Milan, because we lacked tranquility and people simply didn't give me time to create a stable situation and gradually achieve this."

"Can the club be tougher? Can it tell the media, stop criticizing us, everything is under control, we need stability, as a coach, of course we want a stable environment, and we can follow our own ideas without pressure. Lead the young people forward, but does the cruel reality allow you to do this?"

Mourinho went on to talk about the UEFA Champions League that just passed, "Italians like old people and feel that young people can't do anything, but the two teams that reached the semi-finals of the Champions League, Porto and Arsenal, are very young, and the average main force does not exceed 23 years old, and we only have Santon and Balotelli under the age of 23. Although Arsenal and Porto did not win the final championship, I dare say that Wenger and Ferreira ruined two young teams. Team, give me any of these two teams, and I can win the final championship."

Due to the constraints of the upper management, Mourinho had to build momentum in the media for the introduction of Gao Xiaodong, win the support of reporters and fans, and put pressure on the management of Inter Milan.

Ferguson, who has coached Manchester United for 23 years, has no concerns at all. His influence on the team, the media and the fans is not even ignored by the boss Glazer. Just like Mourinho satirized Ferguson, when a person has coached a team for more than 20 years, he has the ability to do whatever he wants.

After Ferguson got Real Madrid's £80 million offer from Glazer, he immediately understood that he would not be able to keep Ronaldo, because he was the boss, and he would definitely sell Ronaldo. This offer is too amazing .

After confirming that Ronaldo could not be kept, Ferguson immediately told Glazer,

Ronaldo can go, but if he wants to buy a young man, he may need 50 million euros.

Fifty million euros is only half of Ronaldo's worth. Glazer is afraid that Ferguson will resign and threaten not to sell Ronaldo. As long as Ferguson agrees to sell Ronaldo, no matter who Ferguson buys, he will agree.

After getting Glazer's consent, Ferguson went to Portugal the next day to find Gao Xiaodong.

Xiao Le opened the door and saw an old man with a rosacea carrying a gift box. She thought Martin was scouting for Manchester United. Ferguson quickly let in the door.

"Xiaodong, scout Martin is here."

Gao Xiaodong was watching TV, he stood up and saw that it was the Manchester United coach Alex. Ferguson, Gao Xiaodong was taken aback, and hurried over to shake hands with Ferguson, "Sir Alex, why are you here?"

Ferguson handed the gift box to Gao Xiaodong, and said straight to the point: "Come to invite you. Missing you last season was one of the biggest mistakes I made. The other one is Ronaldinho."

Gao Xiaodong took the gift box and saw that it was two bottles of Scotch whiskey. The ones brought by Ferguson must not be ordinary products, but he is probably worth tens of millions now, so he didn't care, and handed it to Xiao Le, "Xiao Le Sister Le, you can admit that everyone is wrong, this is Sir Alex, brother of scout Martin."

Xiao Le was a little embarrassed, and took the gift box, "Sir Alex, I'm sorry."

Ferguson said kindly: "It's nothing, you're not the only one who confessed."

Xiao Le said: "Sit down, I'll pour you tea."

Xiao Le made tea and brought it up, and went back to his bedroom, letting the two of them talk alone.

Ferguson sighed: "Last season, I planned to buy you, but Dongfang Zhuo influenced my decision. You know, Dongfang Zhuo's performance at Manchester United was very bad, so the players, fans, coaches and club executives all criticized China. Doubts about whether Chinese players can adapt to Manchester United, this hesitation, you renew your contract with Porto."

Gao Xiaodong was aware of what happened to Dongfang Zhuo at Manchester United, and he was very stimulated. When Dongfang Zhuo transferred to Manchester United in 2004, the whole country was shaken. He became the idol of Huaguo fans almost overnight, but later Dongfang Zhuo not only Unable to gain a foothold in Manchester United, and even unable to play in the league, it gradually became a joke of Manchester United and a stain on Ferguson.

Gao Xiaodong smiled and said, "For a player who has never been tested in a major competition, a transfer fee of 30 million is a bit risky. It's not your fault."

Ferguson said: "Real Madrid is now paying a sky-high transfer fee and yearly line to buy Ronaldo. Ronaldo's transfer is almost a foregone conclusion. I hope you can come to Manchester United to take Ronaldo's place. Manchester United needs young players like you."

Gao Xiaodong said: "To tell you the truth, Porto does not want to keep me in the Portuguese Super League, but now there are many clubs who want me, and my transfer fee will never be lower than last season."

Ferguson said: "I know that Manchester City directly offered a liquidated damages of 50 million and an annual salary of 8 million euros. This figure cannot be paid by Manchester United, but I guarantee that it will not be lower than other giants. This is my sincerity and guarantee. "

Gao Xiaodong said: "You can discuss the transfer fee and annual salary with the club and Mr. Mendes. I want to talk to you about sports. I need everything from the league and the Champions League."

Ferguson frowned very tightly. He had heard Martin say this question a long time ago, and he had thought about it for a long time, "Xiao Donggao, the opponents in the league and the Champions League are different, and the style of play is ever-changing. You are very capable and comprehensive, but not It must be suitable for all opponents. Manchester United wants to buy you, not entirely because of your ability, but mainly because of your potential. I think the development of young people should be gradual. Messi's talent is not high, and his ability is not strong. Jekaard's use of him also starts from the bench, gradually rotates the main force, and finally is the main force. I can guarantee your position as the main force, but everything is too absurd."

Gao Xiaodong said: "I just want to, if you feel inappropriate, you can replace me at any time, but I believe that I can adapt to any position."

Ferguson shook his head and said: "Do you think that the formation of troops is just a joke? You will be replaced after playing for more than ten minutes and half an hour. Once is fine, twice is fine. It is often done like this, not to mention the players, the reporters and The fans will drool over both of us."

Gao Xiaodong smiled and said, "You have no confidence in me, why would you spend 40 to 50 million to buy me?"

Ferguson said: "No matter how confident I am in you, you are still a child under 20 years old. How can I guarantee your unassailable status."

Gao Xiaodong said with a grin: "If you don't have that much confidence in me, then just use one season to train newcomers."

Use one season to train newcomers? Ferguson is a bit pained, but thinking of Gao Xiaodong's miraculous performance against Manchester United and Arsenal, Ferguson feels that even if Gao Xiaodong is allowed to make mistakes for a season, the number of mistakes should not exceed 10 games, and the resulting losses should not exceed five games. , I can still afford it, but Gao Xiaodong, a player, he absolutely does not want to miss it again.

"Okay, I promise you."

At this time, Ferguson showed the courage of the world's top coaches. Seeing that Gao Xiaodong could not be persuaded to give in, he made a decisive decision and agreed to Gao Xiaodong's request.

Gao Xiaodong didn't expect Ferguson to agree so readily. He thought it would take a while. After all, his request was too unreasonable and absurd. In the last season, he didn't have the confidence to insist on such a request. At that time, he had already The condition was lowered to come off the bench, but still no giants were willing to accept him. The Champions League is really a good thing, and he won a runner-up. A legendary coach like Ferguson would have to give in. If he wins the championship, can he ask for another one? Team Deputy Chief.

Ferguson is so generous, Gao Xiaodong didn't want to be too petty, and said generously: "Sir Ferguson, thank you for your kindness. Although I can't agree to you immediately, as long as the transfer fee and annual salary offered by Manchester United are comparable to other teams, I choose Manchester United."

This is almost equivalent to agreeing, Ferguson breathed a sigh of relief, stood up happily and said: "Okay, refreshing, I fucking like this kind of person, Xiao Donggao, do you know what my biggest dream was when I was young? Liverpool pulled down from the fucking throne, now I'm level with Liverpool in the league title, no problem overtaking them, with me, Liverpool won't win the Premier League, but the Champions League is my biggest concern, Manchester United is worse than Liverpool Two, I thought Ronaldo could help me achieve it, but Ronaldo is leaving, and you are here, so I am full of confidence again."

Looking at Ferguson's red face full of passion and his waving arms like an orator, Gao Xiaodong was in awe. He is 68 years old, with unabated ambition and high fighting spirit. He really deserves to be a great figure standing at the top of the world. , "Thank you, Sir Alex, and if it was possible, I would help you realize your dream and knock Liverpool off their fucking throne."

"Okay. I'll work together and knock Liverpool off the throne."

Two powerful big hands held together...

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