Episode [302]: Main-Level Central Defender
The central defender Zhong Cheng is interested in is Leonardo Bonucci!
Leonardo Bonucci was born in Viterbo, Italy on May 1, 1987. In 2005, he was spotted by Inter Milan and joined the Inter Milan youth training camp. In November of that year, he was recruited into the first team by Inter Milan head coach Mancini.
In the last round of the 2005-2006 season, Inter Milan challenged Cagliari away from home. In the 90th minute, Bonucci came off the bench and made his Serie A debut. In the 2006-2007 season, Bonucci played three Italian Cup games throughout the season, totaling 138 minutes.
Starting in the second half of 2007, Bonucci began his loan career. When he was loaned out, he played for a Serie B team for a long time and was the absolute main center back, accumulating a lot of experience.
However, now Jose Mourinho does not have time to train Bonucci. Bonucci does not have an important position in Jose Mourinho's heart.
In the memory of Zhong Cheng's previous life, it was this summer that Inter Milan involved him in the deal to introduce Diego Milito and Thiago Motta, and sent him to Genoa Club. Because Diego Milito went to Genoa Club at that time.
Inter Milan introduced Diego Milito for 25 million euros, and Tia for 14 million euros plus Leonardo Bonucci, Francesco Bolzoni and Riccardo Megiolini. Go Motta.
Some people also think that it is 25 million euros plus Diego Milito introduced by Leonardo Bonucci, and 14 million euros plus Thiago introduced by Francesco Bolzoni and Riccardo Megiolini. ·Motta.
However, just 20 days after Leonardo Bonucci transferred to Genoa, he was bought to the newly promoted Bari team in Italy.
In the Bari team, Leonardo Bonucci became the team's main central defender, partnering with his Inter Milan youth team teammate Ranocchia as the central defender. In that season, all Serie A forwards were frightened. In the first half This season, their defense only conceded 16 goals, which is very impressive.
Unfortunately, Ranokia was suddenly seriously injured and went directly to recuperate for half a year.
Leonardo Bonucci played full duty in Serie A this season, playing 38 games for a total of 3,420 minutes.
Just after the end of this season, he was bought out by the Serie A giant Juventus for 15.5 million euros. After joining the team, he quickly became the team's main central defender. Bonucci played for Juventus for 7 seasons. Helped Juventus win 6 Serie A championships, 3 Italian Super Cup championships, 3 Italian Cup championships and 2 Champions League runners-up.
Leonardo Bonucci became the world's top centre-back.
In other words, Leonardo Bonucci now has the position to play as the main central defender in Serie A, and he is also very strong. At this time, Zhong Cheng brought Leonardo Bonucci to Leeds United. He can even play as the main central defender of Leeds United, and he is completely able to replace the space left after Ivanovic left!
Therefore, Zhong Cheng is very anxious now and wants to introduce Leonardo Bonucci immediately!
But Zhong Cheng also understands that Jose Mourinho will definitely seize Leonardo Bonucci to discuss the introduction of Diego Milito. Jose Mourinho is very fond of Diego Milito and really wants to take Diego Milito to Italy.
If he knew that Zhong Cheng wanted to introduce players from Inter Milan, Jose Mourinho would definitely be willing to exchange Leonardo Bonucci and cash for Diego Milito.
To be honest, Diego Milito is also relatively important to Leeds United now.
After all, Lewandowski and Diego Costa are both young. Can they shoulder the responsibilities of Diego Milito?
Zhong Cheng is very confident in Lewandowski, but his plan is to let Lewandowski study with Diego Milito for another year, and then stand up and carry the banner.
Now it seems that the plan really cannot keep up with the changes!
Moreover, Diego Milito also made a transfer request to Zhong Cheng.
Because Diego Milito saw that several main players of Leeds United had left, and Leeds United did not introduce any good players, he no longer had confidence in Leeds United. He felt that Leeds United and the outside world As said, it fell apart.
Who knows how bad Leeds United's results will be next season if he stays?
Rather than staying and sinking with Leeds United, it is better to leave Leeds United and get a good contract while the current glory is shining.
After all, Diego Milito has only been at Leeds United for one season. He doesn’t have such a deep understanding or affection for Zhong Cheng or Leeds United. Inter Milan is very good. Inter Milan is a wealthy Italian club and he is very happy to join. Inter Milan's.
Moreover, Inter Milan offered him a very expensive contract, and Jose Mourinho promised him a starting position. It is normal for Diego Milito to want to leave.
Zhong Cheng called Albertini, Canales, Nai Smith and others to discuss this matter!
Zhong Cheng asked: "What do you think?"
Albertini immediately said: "Boss, I think we cannot agree with Inter Milan. If Diego leaves our club, we will not have a guaranteed forward. This will greatly weaken our offensive power in the new season. More importantly, The departure of our core midfielder Luka Modric will definitely weaken our offense, so our results at Leeds United in the new season will not be guaranteed!"
Canales also said: "This is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that our Leeds United team has already left so many main players. If we send away more main players now, it will cause turmoil in the team. In the end, The main thing is to cause a backlash from Leeds United fans, and now we are under very, very high pressure..."
Yes, there are now fans protesting at the Leeds United club building every day!
Today Zhong Cheng also received a call from Trevor Birch, who came to complain to Zhong Cheng about this matter. And asked Zhong Cheng when he would introduce a super powerful player to shake up the situation. Now Leeds United is in urgent need of crisis public relations!
Zhong Cheng nodded slightly when he heard these words. This is indeed a very critical issue now.
Leeds United now have to sort it out.
Zhong Cheng said: "But I think we may not be able to keep Diego Milito. Diego Milito is now determined to go to Inter Milan. And the most important thing is that I really want to introduce Leonardo. ·Bonucci!”
Everyone was silent!
Zhong Cheng's meaning is very obvious, that is, he must introduce Leonardo Bonucci!
Albertini immediately asked: "What level of player is Leonardo Bonucci that you value so highly?"
The other coaches were staring at Zhong Cheng, and they also wanted to figure this out. Let’s see if Leonardo Bonucci is worth bringing in for Leeds United.
Of course, everyone believed in Zhong Cheng's vision. If Zhong Cheng thought it could be changed, they would still support Zhong Cheng.
Zhong Cheng said: "Although Leonardo Bonucci is young, after he comes to Leeds United, he is definitely capable of playing as the main central defender of our Leeds United team. Of course, he will still play Ivanovic Odd position, rotating the main force!"
hiss!
Everyone at the scene gasped. If Diego Milito and a sum of cash can be exchanged for a main-level central defender, it will be very worthwhile.
Albertini immediately asked: "Are you saying that he will be able to reach this point in the future, or is he already at this level now?"
Zhong Cheng immediately said: "Of course we have the level now. It's a pity that Jose Mourinho thought that Inter Milan had many people in the back line and paid little attention to Leonardo Bonucci. Otherwise, we really wouldn't have a chance." Bring him in!"
Everyone was shocked when they heard what Zhong Cheng said.
If this is true as Zhong Cheng said, then they really found a treasure!
Albertini immediately clapped his hands and said: "Then we will introduce Leonardo Bonucci. Anyway, Diego Milito's mind is no longer with our Leeds United team. If we send him away, we also have Lewandowski." , but also Diego Costa, Alexander Pato and Edinson Cavani!”
Other Leeds United managers also echoed the sentiment.
Nai Smith immediately said: "It is indeed the case, and we have money now, and we can also bring in a powerful forward. I think this is more than worth the trade!"
Canales also said: "Well, since the boss values Leonardo Bonucci so much, I think we can give it a try!"
Zhong Cheng looked at these assistants and nodded immediately. He was very lucky to have such a group of assistants!
Zhong Cheng immediately said: "Okay, since everyone agrees, let's get ready to talk to Jose Mourinho!"
The Leeds United coaching staff nodded in agreement.
Zhong Cheng asked someone to take a photo of Inter Milan's offer for Diego Milito, and he wanted to take a closer look.
This is already the third offer sent by Inter Milan. The first offer from Inter Milan was 22 million euros. They wanted to introduce Diego Milito, but it was directly rejected by Leeds United. Their second offer was for 25 million euros, but this offer fell into nothing.
Inter Milan's latest offer was 27 million euros. Originally, Zhong Cheng's intention was to let this offer sink to nothing. If Ivanovic hadn't left, Zhong Cheng would not have fished out this offer again.
After Zhong Cheng read the offer, he asked the staff of the transfer department to reply directly to Inter Milan. For 28 million euros plus Leon Bonucci and Balotelli, Inter Milan would take away Diego Milito. .
Apparently, Jose Mourinho was surprised and angry when he saw the reply to this offer.
Surprised it took so long before Leeds responded to their offer. Angryly, this reply from Leeds United is really irritating. Balotelli is Inter Milan's talented new star forward with an unlimited future. Now he is worth at least tens of millions of euros, which means that Inter Milan's introduction of Diego Milito will cost him at least 40 million euros. How can this make Jose Mourinho not angry?
Even the introduction of Ibrahimovic will not cost so much!
Jose Mourinho is really very angry, extremely angry!
Of course, Jose Mourinho did not get angry, because he really liked Diego Milito, and it was just right for him to come and take over from Ibrahimovic. Jose Mourinho thought it over carefully and then asked Inter Milan's transfer staff to give Leeds a reply.
Jose Mourinho is sure to win Diego Milito!