Chapter 583 The Last Piece of the Puzzle Is Completed

Fitzhall was worried.

Many players have left recently, and among the old faces, only the team's main goalkeeper, former Ireland national goalkeeper Kenny, main left back Creighton Hill, and promising young player Armand Toure are left.

The departure of more than a dozen old friends brought only more than 10 million pounds in revenue to the club. Not enough for the new owner to buy a new player.

It's great to watch the new owner waving checks around to poach people, but Fitzhall is still very sad to think that the old team has fallen apart.

I'm afraid the fans don't want to see this scene either.

On a sunny afternoon, Fitzhall finally got the opportunity to talk to Liccardo alone.

Looking at the new football champion who was so young and so handsome that he looked like the protagonist of an idol drama, the 30-year-old Hall found himself filled with jealousy.

It’s great to be young…there are endless possibilities when you’re young.

"bss..."

"You can just call me Liccardo," Liccardo smiled and gestured for Hall to sit down on the sofa in his office. "In the new season, you will still be the captain of the team, if that's what you came for. "

"That's not the reason why I came to you," Hall shook his head and straightened his waist, still looking a little reserved in front of this young man who was 5 years younger than himself. "But since we are talking about this topic, I want to say, I should be no longer suitable to be the captain of this team. With so many new players, they need a stronger leader, a big name in the locker room. You are already the captain of the Brazilian national team, I miss you He should also be qualified to captain the club. I would be happy to be your deputy and continue to manage the dressing room for you."

Liccardo nodded, with a satisfied smile on his face: "Since you think so, I will announce it another day. What do you want to talk about when you visit today?"

Hall hesitated before speaking: "What I want to know is, where do you want to take the team? The team is currently undergoing a major purge, with meritorious officials being forced to leave the team, and a large number of new faces pouring in. I am very It’s difficult to adapt to such a change, and I think it’s difficult for the fans to adapt to such a change. When they come to the stands to cheer for us in the new season, they find that a familiar face is gone, and they will be disappointed.”

"The team needs to look forward," Liccardo said gently. "I have put forward a new goal. Our goal for the new season is not to avoid relegation, but to enter the top four to qualify for the Champions League, and also to win in the League Cup and FA Cup." Make a difference. This is difficult to do, at least it cannot be done with the lineup of last season. Football is not charity, but a competitive sport, full of naked competition. Those who are able will be promoted, and those who are unable will be demoted.

This is normal. "

"But," Hall murmured, "it shouldn't be so fast. Even if you need to change the blood, you have to change it slowly over several seasons. It will be difficult for the fans to adapt to such a big move, and it will be difficult for the team to achieve results."

"I know there are risks, but I am willing to take risks. Let me be arrogant. At my level, if I cannot participate in the Champions League, it will be a loss for the world of football." Ricardo said calmly.

Hall shook like an electric shock and raised his head: "That's right. For a player like you, the Champions League is your stage..."

"So, at the end of this season, we have to be in the top four of the league. It's a lot of pressure, but I believe the team can do it."

"Then let me ask the last question, has the team's head coach been confirmed?"

Liccardo smiled and said: "It's sure, there are just some details that haven't been taken care of yet. You will soon have an excellent head coach."

"Then, I'll take my leave. I'm relieved to know that you have a comprehensive plan in mind and it's not just a hothead. Please forgive me for being rude. See you on the training ground." Hall bowed slightly and left.

After seeing Hall off, Ricardo immediately contacted Marotta.

The club's transfer work is in full swing, and some of the players are still hesitant. Marotta believes that if Liccardo personally persuades, it will have better results.

Although many people do not want to join a newly promoted team, they are still very interested in competing with the world champion.

Now Marotta is going all out to attack Fernandinho.

This defensive midfielder has good physical fitness and excellent skills. He was born in 1985 and is in his prime. The miners insisted on an offer of 30 million pounds and refused to relax.

Ricardo felt that instead of buying him at this price, it would be better to spend 30 million pounds to buy Modric - it does not cost 30 million pounds to buy Modric, and 22 million pounds is enough.

At worst, like Real Madrid, Modric can be transformed into an organizational midfielder, although he is currently positioned as an attacking midfielder at Tottenham.

"Liccardo, I think we should go all out to attack Fernandinho," Marotta suggested. "Real Madrid is also looking for Modric. I don't think our offer has an advantage over Real Madrid."

"No," said Liccardo, "we have one advantage over Real Madrid. QPR has me, Real Madrid doesn't."

Modric happens to be in London and participating in Tottenham's pre-season training, but I heard that he is on strike recently and is determined to leave the team. Ricardo got his phone number and asked him out.

Modric is not tall, has cool blond hair, and has a very sunny personality. Seeing Ricardo, he hugged him warmly and said, "What does your Majesty, the King of Football, want from me?"

Liccardo smiled and said: "You play football very well. Do you want to play better? Do you want to win a few championships with me?"

"Of course I do."

"Then reject Real Madrid quickly!" Ricardo extended his hand to him, "I wish us a happy cooperation."

Modric said nervously: "After all, I am also a professional player, so I have to consider the issue of salary. "

"Let your agent discuss this issue. You just need to believe that I can lead the team to glory."

"Of course I believe that just like when Maradona brought Naples, which no one expected, to the championship, you have one advantage over him."

"Am I more handsome?"

"You are richer. Looking at QPR's actions in this transfer window, you can see that you are ambitious. Even if you don't succeed this season, you will succeed next season. And I am still young. I am only one year older than you. I Can afford to wait.”

"Then it's settled," Ricardo said happily, "leave the rest of the details to the staff."

A week later, Queens Park Rangers officially announced: Modric joined from Tottenham. Also joining was 21-year-old Kyle Walker, who is worth £11 million. Compared to when he joined Tottenham two years ago, his value has tripled.

Liccardo feels that the last piece of the team's puzzle has been completed.

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