Football Feast, Starting From the Acquisition of European Clubs

   Chapter 341 Hearts

   Early the next morning, when Chen Ran had just walked into the Crystal Palace club’s office to start his day’s work, he received a call from Guardiola.

   When Guardiola finished talking about the whole thing, Chen Ran felt in a bad mood.

   "Josep, I'm sorry, I need to think about it, there's no way I can give you an answer right now."

   "Boss, it's me who should say sorry. I'm still saying that, as long as you don't agree, I will refuse the invitation from Barcelona."

   "Okay, I see, I'll give you an answer as soon as possible."

After    hung up the phone, Chen Ran took a few deep breaths and calmed down a little.

   Special meow, these **** are now not only eyeing Crystal Palace players, but even their own assistant coaches.

   It seems that Crystal Palace has risen too fast in recent years, and it has aroused the dissatisfaction of those old giant clubs.

   Maybe, those guys have made a private agreement to attack the Crystal Palace together.

   Aware of the seriousness of the situation, Chen Ran immediately called his right-hand man Stephen and Louis together.

   After talking about Guardiola, Chen Ran asked the two of them for their opinions.

   "Do you agree with Guardiola to coach in Barcelona, ​​what do you two think?"

   "Chen, frankly speaking, no normal person can resist the temptation to be the head coach of FC Barcelona. Guardiola is able to ask your opinion in advance, which is considered a kindness and righteousness."

   Little Fatty looked at Chen Ran with a wry smile, and asked himself, if it were him, he wouldn't be able to guarantee that he would be able to resist such a big temptation.

   "That's right. Chen, although I don't want Guardiola to go to Barcelona to coach, even if he stays as an assistant coach because of your opposition."

   "But you can keep people, but you can't keep your heart. This thing is like a thorn, and it will take root in Guardiola's heart until he turns against us."

   "Instead of this, we might as well let him go to coach Barcelona directly and generously. This way, we can also form a good relationship, and there may be opportunities for cooperation in the future."

   Compared with the little fat Louis, Stephen thought a little more long-term.

   "So, you both agreed to let Guardiola go to Barcelona?"

   Chen Ran was also a little surprised by the reaction of his two friends.

   Especially the little fat man, Chen Ran thought he would jump up and scold Guardiola for being a white-eyed wolf.

   "Oh, Chen, in fact, everyone knows that. The reason why Crystal Palace can achieve today's results is completely built by you alone. As long as you are here, it doesn't matter who is the assistant coach."

   "I have already arranged everything you explained before. Now I have to stare at it every day and can't walk away. If there is nothing else, I will go back first."

   Seeing Chen Ranhuo calling them over in a hurry, the result was to discuss the fate of an assistant coach.

   The fat little Louis, who felt that Chen Ran was making a fuss, waved his hand impatiently, got up and was about to leave.

   The little fat man got up together, and Stephen also stood up.

"Chen, there is still a lot of finishing work to be done on our new stadium. For the opening ceremony, Emirates, the title sponsor of the new stadium, has also put forward a lot of requirements, and these are all waiting for me to go back and deal with. If you don't have one. If there is anything else, I'll go back first."

   "You said, what if I made Guardiola the head coach of Crystal Palace?"

  Thinking about it, Chen Ran felt that this was the only way to make Guardiola willing to stay in Crystal Palace.

   "What? Chen, are you crazy?"

   As soon as Chen Ran's voice fell, the little fat man called out directly, looking at Chen Ran with a look of disbelief.

   "Chen, don't joke around. Guardiola is good, but he is just an assistant coach. Does he have the ability to coach Crystal Palace? We Crystal Palace finally got to where we are today, but we can't be ruined in Guardiola's hands."

   At this moment, not only the little fat Louis reacted violently, but even Stephen looked at Chen Ran with a serious face, expressing his opposition clearly.

   Seeing such a fierce reaction from his two friends, Chen Ran also knew that his idea was a bit shocking.

   After all, it is difficult for many people to let a person who has never been a head coach to coach Crystal Palace, which has won the Champions League three consecutive championships and the Premier League four consecutive championships.

   "Okay, don't worry, this is just an idea of ​​mine, and it won't be implemented."

  Under Chen Ran's repeated assurances, Stephen and Fatty Louis finally left with confidence.

   Watching the backs of the little fat man Louis and Stephen leaving, Chen Ran was speechless for a while.

   These two guys really treat Guardiola as an ordinary assistant coach.

  However, I can't blame them either.

   After all, Guardiola has been working as an assistant coach for Chen Ran since he retired, and has no experience as a head coach. They are not reborn, but I don't know how powerful Guardiola will be in the future.

  The information asymmetry made the opinions of the fat boys and Stephen of little reference value, so Chen Ran had to make up his own mind.

   However, as Stephen said.

   You can keep people, but you can't keep your heart.

  Forcibly keeping Guardiola will only lay the groundwork for a future break.

   In the evening, Chen Ran, who accompanied Cheryl to a candlelight dinner, was found by Cheryl to be absent-minded.

   "Dear, did you encounter any trouble today?"

  The years of getting along have made the two of them understand each other better. There was something in Chen Ran's heart, and Cheryl immediately noticed it.

   "Well, Guardiola may have to leave Crystal Palace."

   There is nothing to hide, Chen Ran said the matter bluntly.

   "Honey, do you need me to chat with Christina?"

  Cristina is Guardiola's girlfriend, and the two got together when Guardiola was 18 years old. Cristina has given birth to three children for Guardiola, but it has not been made public.

   "No, I'm going to go to Barcelona in person and have a face-to-face interview with Guardiola."

   "Honey, do you need me to accompany you to Barcelona?"

  Cheryl's work is not as busy as the previous two years. The life cycle of the women's group is limited. She is currently mainly serving as a judge for a talent show.

  As Chen Ran's career is booming, Cheryl, who is the proprietress, is naturally rising, and she can no longer be invited by ordinary programs now.

  According to Chen Ran's previous suggestion, Cheryl organized the wives and girlfriends of Crystal Palace Club players as the proprietress.

   When we have nothing to do, we can drink afternoon tea together, go shopping together, watch fashion shows together, and have parties together. It’s a pleasant life.

   And Guardiola's girlfriend Christina is also one of the wives, and Cheryl is also very familiar with her.

   "You can go there. Barcelona is still a very good place. After we meet Guardiola, we can play there for two more days."

   In fact, Chen Ran took Cheryl to Barcelona last year, but that time was also to meet Messi and Cesc Fabregas, and it was not a fun time.

   So Chen Ran decided to take Cheryl to Barcelona this time to make up for the places that she didn't have time to play last year.

   As soon as he said it, Chen Ran immediately booked a flight ticket for the next morning.

   It only takes two hours to fly directly from London to Barcelona. When Chen Ran and Cheryl rang the doorbell of Guardiola's house, it was just noon.

   "Hi! Christina, are you ready for lunch? Cheryl and I are both hungry."

   Seeing that it was Christina who opened the door, Chen Ran asked with a smile.

   "OMG! Chen, why are you and Cheryl here? Come in, Pep, Chen and Cheryl are here!"

   While letting Chen Ran and Cheryl into the room, Christina complained about why Cheryl didn't inform her in advance, so that she had nothing to prepare now.

   "Boss, why are you here in person? I should be the one to see you."

   Hearing Christina's voice, Guardiola hurried out.

   Seeing Chen Ran fly over from London to meet him in person, Guardiola's heart was also mixed and indescribable.

   Handed gifts to Guardiola's three children, and after a little greeting, Chen Ran was taken to the study by Guardiola.

   And Cheryl and Christina went to see Guardiola's youngest daughter, who was just born this year.

   "Boss, you don't actually need to make this trip yourself. As I said before, as long as you don't agree, I will refuse Barcelona's invitation."

  Guardiola brewed coffee for Chen Ran himself, while repeating his promise again.

   "Haha, Josep, I'm not here this time. Actually, I'm also here to invite you."

   reached out to take the coffee, Chen Ran said with a smile.

   "Invitation? Boss, I don't understand what you mean."

   Guardiola looked at Chen Ran with a puzzled face. The boss's ideas have always been wild and unpredictable.

   "Josep, I officially invited you to be the head coach of the Crystal Palace club's first team today. I wonder if you would like it?"

"what?"

   Hearing this unexpected result, Guardiola couldn't help but widen his eyes.

  When I saw Chen Ran fly from London to Barcelona to find him, I have to say that Guardiola was very moved. He is also ready to agree to Chen Ran's retention and continue to work as an assistant coach at Crystal Palace Club.

   But Chen Ran directly invited him to be the head coach of the Crystal Palace Club's first team. Isn't this Chen Ran's own position?

   In order to keep him, the boss gave up his position?

   At this moment, Guardiola was really shocked.

  Although he doesn't understand Chinese, the feeling of "scholars die for confidants" is still the same.

   "Boss, you don't have to do this. Don't worry, I will continue to be your assistant coach."

   "Josep, I am telling the truth. After all, I am the owner of Crystal Palace Club, and it is not a long-term solution to be the head coach all the time. I think you are the most suitable candidate to replace me in this position."

  Chen Ran shook his head and looked at Guardiola sincerely.

   This is indeed his true thoughts. As a reborn Chen Ran, he knows Guardiola's future achievements better than anyone.

  This time, Guardiola stopped talking.

   Frankly speaking, as the hottest club at the moment, the position of the head coach of Crystal Palace is obviously more attractive than that of Barcelona.

   However, when he thought of Chen Ran's three consecutive Champions League titles and four consecutive Premier League titles, Guardiola felt guilty for a while.

  Can he continue the boss's achievements?

   If Crystal Palace loses these championship trophies after he takes over, will he still be embarrassed?

   Don't say that he can't stay at Crystal Palace Club, maybe he won't be ashamed to continue to stay in the football circle.

  Thinking of this, Guardiola's heart was entangled.

  You must know that the position of the head coach of Crystal Palace Club is an unattainable goal for countless people.

   is now placed in front of him, as long as he nods, he is the successor of this position.

  To say give up, Guardiola is really reluctant.

   Seeing Guardiola's whole face tangled together, Chen Ran didn't urge him, he picked up the coffee and tasted it slowly.

   He knew very well that Guardiola's mind must be a mess right now, which is exactly what Chen Ran wanted to achieve.

  Although he promised Stephen and Luiz before that he would not let Guardiola succeed him as the head coach of Crystal Palace.

   However, Chen Ran still threw his idea to Guardiola.

  Chen Ran just wanted to gamble, what he wanted to win was the hearts and minds, and the bet was the position of the head coach of Crystal Palace Club.

  If Guardiola resisted this huge temptation and refused Chen Ran's invitation, then Chen Ran's sincerity believes that Guardiola also fully felt it.

   In the future, when Guardiola leaves Barcelona, ​​Chen Ran once again invites Guardiola to coach at Crystal Palace, and I believe the other party will not refuse.

  If Guardiola directly accepts Chen Ran's invitation to be the head coach of Crystal Palace Club, then Chen Ran will give him this opportunity.

   With the current staff of Crystal Palace and Guardiola's coaching talent, there may be some twists and turns, but I believe Guardiola will soon be able to get on the right track.

   Now, Chen Ran has handed over the choice to Guardiola, and it is up to him to choose.

  In the study, the sound of the air conditioner working can be clearly heard quietly.

   However, pea-sized beads of sweat still appeared one by one on Guardiola's forehead.

  The bored Chen Ran just watched as a bead of sweat slowly slipped from Guardiola's forehead and dripped into his eyes.

"what!"

   Guardiola, whose eyes were irritated by the sweat, suddenly woke up, reached out and wiped his eyes carelessly.

   After taking a long breath, Guardiola looked at Chen Ran with a wry smile.

   "Boss, you have hurt me badly."

   "Josep, you have to speak with conscience. The position of the head coach of Crystal Palace is so popular that you should know without me telling you."

  Chen Ran was unmoved and looked at the slightly embarrassed Guardiola with a smile.

   "Josep, say your choice."

   (end of this chapter)