Chapter 311 39. David Pizarro

Gino Pozzo tried every means to sell David Pizarro for more than 10 million euros, but the big clubs hesitated too much and had no intention of buying David Pizarro. On the one hand, the media fantasized about the big clubs' interest in David Pizarro, and on the other hand, they also exposed the breakdown of the relationship between David Pizarro and the club.

David Pizarro's current situation is very embarrassing. In the last two games, under the pressure of Gino Pozzo, Spalletti put David Pizarro on the bench. In the end, it was because Pizarro refused to agree to Udinese's contract renewal conditions, and Gino Pozzo must make him submit.

Seli has been to Udinese twice, both for David Pizarro. The first negotiation was unsuccessful. Gino Pozzo offered a high price of 12 million euros. Seli went back to Trapani directly without even bargaining!

12 million euros is an outrageous price for both Hugo and Sely. For a player like Pizarro who has never played in the Champions League and only proved himself last season, the price is too high for a young man who is no longer 18 years old.

The club scout recommended another midfielder to Sely, the young German boy Thomas Hitzlsperger, who plays for Aston Villa in the Premier League. He was the absolute main force of Aston Villa last season, but after the change of coach this year, the German midfielder started less frequently, but he still has strength and is still young and has strong plasticity.

Sely was attracted by this candidate and abandoned David Pizarro. Sely accompanied Hugo to England during Christmas to see Hitzlsperger and had initial contact with Villa.

Villa was not opposed to letting Hitzlsperger go, but Hitzlsperger's request to seek a starting position made Hugo very embarrassed. He could not guarantee Hitzlsperger that Miku would always be the brain of the team without changing the team's formation and tactics, and Hitzlsperger could not replace Guardiola's role at all. Mascherano was Hugo's first choice for the defensive midfielder position. Hitzlsperger was only left-footed, so he could consider the role of left forward. As a player produced by the German youth training, Hugo believed in his tactical execution, but now the team has a lot of people on the left, and it is a waste to introduce Hitzlsperger in a single-line combat situation.

They were moved but it was difficult to reach an agreement. Hugo and Seli had to give up such a candidate and turned their attention to Pizarro.

After screening, Pizarro was the most suitable, and there was also a former Trapani player Deco who was suitable, but Deco was obviously impossible.

Gino Pozzo is very tired of arguing with Pizarro's agent. The main reason why he cannot give Pizarro a high salary is to control the team's salary structure. His biggest purpose in running the club is to make money, and it is necessary to do everything possible to reduce expenses. Pizarro's request for a high salary will inevitably cause a chain reaction, and Gino Pozzo will naturally not let Pizarro succeed.

But Pizarro's agent Hidalgo made it clear in an interview with reporters that the player was seeking a transfer and claimed that Pizarro was frozen out by Udinese. Udinese previously announced that Pizarro was absent from the game due to injury, which was actually a fabrication. Pizarro was not sick at all.

Gino Pozzo was angry in his heart, but he did not say anything on the surface. He had made up his mind to make Pizarro submit. If Pizarro did not submit, he would not be able to play in the remaining games of the season.

It was already January, and all teams had started winter training to prepare for the 15th round of the league, but no one had made an offer to Udinese. The media rumored that Inter Milan was very interested in Pizarro, but Inter Milan loaned Chelsea midfielder Veron on the first day of the winter break.

Rumor has it that Juventus and Milan are interested in him, but unfortunately they have a lot of midfielders, so why would they need Pizarro, who is almost 25 years old? !

At this time, Seli went to Udine again with Hugo's mission. This time, Seli made an offer of 6 million euros to Udinese. Gino Pozzo was certainly unwilling to accept this offer, but the current situation was that he couldn't really let Pizarro not play during the contract period. Udinese was open for business, so he asked Udinese Marino to talk.

After negotiations, the two sides finally determined the price. Trapani made a big concession, and obtained the consent of Udinese with a down payment of 7 million euros, plus additional terms of about 1.5 million euros.

Selli acted quickly. After Udinese agreed to the offer, he immediately invited Hidalgo for a meeting.

On January 4, Hidalgo flew to Trapani with Pizarro to meet with Hugo Selli. Hidalgo originally did not want to bring Pizarro, but Hugo asked him to bring the player, so Hidalgo had to agree.

Given Pizarro's current situation, Selli will not give Hidalgo too many benefits. Hidalgo himself does not seem to be so interested in Trapani, but the current situation is definitely extremely unfavorable to Pizarro, unless he bows to Gino Pozzo, but now it may be useless to bow. Udinese is obviously not the kind of team willing to keep the core of the team. Anyone who wants to leave is not a problem as long as the money is in place.

"With all due respect, David has no intention of going to Trapani!" Hidalgo said unceremoniously to Hugo and Selly at the dinner table. When they arrived in Trapani, Hugo invited Hidalgo to dinner in the evening. Talking about Pizarro, Pizarro did not appear at the table for some reason. It was said that he was tired from the journey. Hugo estimated that it was more likely Hidalgo's strategy.

Hugo sneered in his heart. What he hated most was that this guy was completely unrealistic. Why did he fly to Trapani if ​​he really couldn't come? ! After all, it’s just a means!

"I really like your quick words, Mr. Hidalgo! But you have recognized the wrong person. The person sitting in front of you is the famous Gianluigi Colaini! Do you understand?!" Hugo mocked.

"Haha, Mr. Hidalgo! We appreciate your candidness, but you should consider your situation! Gigi has a very good relationship with Mr. Gino Pozzo. They are also shareholders of Guingamp in Ligue 1 and have a good cooperative relationship. ! Let’s be clear, there are not many options left for you, Mr. Pozzo has decided to sell Pizarro! Is there a better place for David to go? ! If that’s the case, why doesn’t anyone make an offer for him?” Lee laughed and broke through Hidalgo's toughness.

Hidalgo naturally didn't know what Gino Pozzo was thinking, but from what Selly said, he knew it was true based on his understanding of Gino Pozzo. The Pozo family completely regarded the club as a money-making tool, close to The offer of 9 million euros is enough to impress people.

Hidalgo was a little embarrassed, paused, and then said: "If you can provide us with an offer that is difficult to refuse, I think I will persuade David to think about it!"

"I like to be straightforward. I know David wants to ask Pozzo for an annual salary of one million euros after tax! You tell him, I will provide him with a salary of one million euros after tax! In addition, I will provide you with a signature of one million euros." As for how to distribute the fees and intermediary fees, it is up to you and David! In addition, you can have a good talk with Giorgio about bonuses and the like!" Hugo pointed to Giorgio at the table.

Giorgio smiled at Hidalgo.

Hugo's conditions made Hidalgo very dissatisfied, but he was not allowed to speak out. Hugo said again, "I know you are not satisfied with my conditions, but under the current situation and market conditions, with Pizarro's price like this, if he If you want to get a better salary, you want to get a bigger return, then he needs to show his performance on the court to convince me that if he can reach the level of Udinese and step into the top salary level of the league It’s not a dream either!”

"Mr. Hidalgo, we need to build trust in each other. We introduced David, of course, because we are optimistic about his prospects and feel that he can bring what the team needs. But for now, our bid is very reasonable, even if it is big Wei goes to a wealthy team for this price, and in a wealthy team he can't get the commitment of the main force, but here, Gigi can give such a commitment, you should know that we lack players like David," Selly also agreed! said.

In the transfer market, is there any club that combines agents' intermediary fees and player signing fees? ! But Hugo just did this in this matter. This was not the original plan. This was because he wanted to give Hidalgo a show of strength and sow a thorn between him and Pizarro. Pizarro was causing trouble in Udinese. Emotionally, not giving in even half a step must be Hidalgo's credit.

Even if Hidalgo was still dissatisfied, there was nothing he could do. He quickly passed Trapani's conditions back to his players. Pizarro thought carefully. From the perspective of salary and income, the conditions given by Trapani were The economic conditions proposed by Pizarro to Udinese were better, but Trapani was a relegation team, and Pizarro was still hesitant after all.

Hidalgo was helpless. He felt that he was at a disadvantage for agreeing to Trapani's conditions, and Pizarro's future might not be bright. If he did not agree to Trapani, Pizarro and he would have to bow to Gino Pozzo without dignity. .

No choice was a good idea. After spending a sleepless night, Pizarro and Hidalgo talked a lot, but in the end they chose to leave Udinese sadly and leave the Pozzo family who regarded wealth as life.