Five Hundred and Forty-Six Great Value!

Athletic Bilbao is a maverick team all over the world.

This team has a very odd tradition of using only Basque players.

With the implementation of the Boseman Act, the flow of players in European football is very frequent, and the competitiveness of the team is completely built on this basis. There is no such wonderful team like Athletic Bilbao. The key is that they still There is no relegation, and it is still very competitive in La Liga, which is undoubtedly very commendable.

But it can also be seen that the Basque Country has done a really good job in football youth training.

Because of the tradition of using only Basque players, Athletic Bilbao has always been reluctant to sell their players.

Before the high-level crossing, the most famous nickname of the Basque lion was the liquidated damages professional.

What do you mean?

If you want to poach Athletic Bilbao players, you can only give liquidated damages.

But in the first few years of Gao Shen Chuan, Athletic Bilbao even canceled the liquidated damages directly.

In other words, if you want to dig, you don't have to dig.

This series of strange operations has made Athletic Bilbao very mysterious, but in La Liga, this team is known for its brave style and has always been a very difficult opponent.

...

"When did you convince Athletic Bilbao?" Valdano was very curious.

Athletic Bilbao are notoriously difficult, hedgehogs at the negotiating table.

"I called Jon Bers Teji." Gao Shen chuckled.

Jon Berstegui is the general manager of Athletic Bilbao.

"that's it?"

"Otherwise?" Gao Shen asked back.

After a pause, Gao Shen smiled again: "There is always only one reason for the failure of poaching a player, and that is that the money is not given in place!"

"As long as the money is in place, Messi has to lie down for me!"

Zidane, Valdano, Butragueno, and Lucas, all four of them burst out laughing when they heard Gao Shen's remarks.

"Fuck, Gao, have you been drinking too much oil in the Middle East recently? Why do you feel like such a nouveau riche?"

"Isn't it? I almost don't know you anymore."

"Sure enough, man, as soon as you have money, you change!"

Gao Shen himself also laughed, in fact, the words just now were purely funny, to liven up the atmosphere.

But there's nothing wrong with that being true.

Professional football is a money game in the final analysis, as long as there is money, anyone can buy it.

Even if Manchester City really want to dig Messi now, can't they?

Is 150 million euros enough?

not enough? I give 200 million!

The difference is, calm and rational.

Because spending money on superstars doesn't necessarily lead to championships.

If you want to win the championship, it will always depend on the concerted efforts of the entire team.

"How much do you pay Athletic Bilbao?" Butragueno asked with concern.

"Twenty million euros, directly paying Harvey Martinez's release clause."

The three of Valdano looked at each other and nodded.

The price is actually okay.

Expensive, certainly a little more expensive, but there is no way.

Harvey Martinez's current assessment price is around 10 million euros and a 20 million euro release clause, which is reasonable.

As early as the summer of 2007, Liverpool once wanted to poach Harvey Martinez. The conditions given at that time were also 20 million euros. After paying the termination fee, the person could be taken away directly.

Two years later, Martinez has obviously matured and improved a lot compared to two years ago. Still at this price, this proves to be a good deal. Otherwise, wait a little longer. Once he renews his contract with Athletic Bilbao, he will terminate the contract. Gold rises again, and then the price will not be the same if the player is to be taken away.

Even, even now, if you want to pay the termination fee and take the players away, you have to talk to Athletic Bilbao in a friendly way.

why?

According to the terms of the release payment, the player must go to the La Liga headquarters to pay the release payment.

That is to say, if Manchester City wants to pay the termination fee for Harvey Martinez, it needs to transfer the money to Harvey Martinez's personal account first. This transfer will bring about personal income tax issues and need to pay taxes. .

Therefore, to a certain extent, Athletic Bilbao is also justified in receiving the termination fee, especially the demeanor of the Basque lion.

This also explains why Gao Shen lived in Barcelona these days after he came to Spain.

He is not idle, but has been operating and operating behind the scenes.

...

In addition to Xavi Martinez, Gao Shen actually managed another transfer during his time at Barcelona.

That was Deportivo's Brazilian left-back Felipe Luis.

Manchester City have three players on the left flank, Bridge, Garrido and Michael Bol.

By lofty standards, only Bridge is barely usable, and Garrido and Michael Pol are both out of the mix, so both players were sent away this summer.

Gao Shen signed Felipe Luis from Deportivo for 15 million euros.

This player was his favorite when he coached Real Madrid, but he switched to Deportivo after Real Madrid was not reused.

Felipe Luis performed very well in Super Deportivo, almost full attendance. After Gao Shen persuaded Deportivo Deportivo, he just called Felipe Luis and he agreed to join Manchester City on the spot.

Obviously, the players also miss the time at Real Madrid in particular.

Gao Shen vaguely remembered that Felipe Luis broke his leg while he was playing for Deportivo, but when he did it, he couldn't remember.

Judging from the current situation, I don’t know if it has not yet arrived, or the appearance of Gao Shen has changed history. Anyway, Felipe Luis performed very well in Deportivo. He never broke his leg at all. It's obviously going to be a step up.

Such a player is only 15 million euros, which is a great value!

After signing Xavi Martinez and Felipe Luiz, Gao Shen's lineup at Manchester City was basically completed.

He is the last person on the transfer list this summer.

...

"Tell me, who do you like from Real Madrid?"

I ate a full meal for two or three hours, chatting and chatting, anyway, the topic was all about football.

At the end, when the time was almost up, Baldano asked the last question of the night.

"Sure enough, I can't hide it from you at any time, Jorge." Gao Shen smiled.

"Stop flattering, you asked for a consultation fee just now, we all guessed it." Valdano looked like he wanted to do business.

They all thought that Gao Shen had taken a fancy to which of Real Madrid's youth talents.

When this guy was coaching Naples, he came to Real Madrid and poached Callejon and Parejo. Just for this, the honorary chairman Di Stefano mentioned to Florentino not long ago, saying that Parejo should be taken away. Rejo bought it back.

Who made Di Stefano a Parejo fan?

But I also have to admit that Gao Shen’s ability to cultivate young players is indeed great. During their time at Naples, Parejo and Callejon improved rapidly, and their performances also climbed. , it is estimated that it has already been the main force.

This summer, Biglia, Thiago Motta and Rakitic have all left the team, and Napoli's midfield is bound to undergo a reorganization. There are many opportunities for Parejo and Callejon.

Real Madrid got to know them a bit, and neither of them have a strong desire to return this year.

"If I guessed correctly, you should be preparing to clean up a group of players now, raise a sum of money, and free up salary space?" Gao Shen looked at the three Real Madrid opposite and asked.

Zidane, Valdano and Butragueno all looked at each other, knowing that this matter could not be hidden.

"You say it directly." Valdano was more straightforward.

"Robben!"

"Robben?"

This surprised all three of Real Madrid.

Robben is a well-known lone wolf in European football, does Gao Shen like him?

More importantly, Manchester City are now investing heavily.

"If I'm not mistaken, you have invested more than 200 million so far, including Xavi Martinez, David Silva and Felipe Luis?" Zidane stammered. tongue.

This is more than 200 million euros, no joke!

"215 million euros," Lucas replied.

The chief analyst is sensitive to data, and remembers it very well.

Darling, Gao Shen is almost building a brand new team.

Of course, there is no way to completely blame him.

Mark Hughes's selection and employment standards are too outdated, far from keeping up with the lofty requirements.

During the winter break in January this year, Manchester City spent over 100 million euros. What was the result?

Gao Shen has now spent more than 200 million euros. Although it is more, at least the strength of the players has improved, and they are only recruiting based on Gao Shen's requirements. The prospects are still very worth looking forward to.

At least, the lofty golden signboard is enough to make Manchester City one of the candidates for the Premier League title this season.

"You are right, we are indeed selling Robben, and we have several teams in a row. How much are you going to pay?"

"Twenty million euros."

The three Real Madrid looked at each other again, and they all noticed the wry smile in each other's eyes.

This kid really dared to bid.

"Gao, do you know how much Robben is worth now?"

"Yes, thirty million euros."

"Then you know, how much did Real Madrid spend to introduce him back then?"

"Thirty-six million euros."

"Yes, and then you want to take him away for twenty million euros, do you think it's possible?"

"It's very possible, because the current Robben is equivalent to a negative asset to Real Madrid. Keep him and not give him the main position. Do you think Robben can agree? Besides, he is supported by a high salary, waiting for him to depreciate for another year? ?"

"You know, he's only twenty-five years old," Valdano reminded.

This is the golden age of a professional player.

Gao Shen actually thought it was quite interesting, because Robben has been famous for many years, and he looks old-fashioned. In addition to the constant injuries and illnesses over the years, many people think that he seems to be quite old.

In fact, he was only twenty-five years old.

"How much are you going to ask for?"

"At least 30 million euros!" Valdano replied.

Gao Shen snorted and laughed, "That means, we don't have to talk about it?"