Football Feast, Starting From the Acquisition of European Clubs

   Chapter 352 Unbelievable

  Manchester City has made a name for itself with two astronomical transfers, but just as Mark Hughes judged, the real big players didn't take Manchester City as their transfer target at all.

  Although they are surrounded by big and small agents every day, most of the players represented by these agents cannot meet the requirements of Manchester City Club.

   After being busy for a long time, Mark Hughes finally could only buy some players that the big clubs did not look down on.

  After Kompany was cut off by Crystal Palace, Mark Hughes brought in his teammate, the Dutch midfielder De Jong, from the German Hamburg club.

   However, because Manchester City previously spent 82 million euros to introduce Robinho and De Bruyne, the current Hamburg club is also unceremoniously open.

   After some tug of war, Manchester City finally had to buy De Jong for £18 million.

   After knowing that the Manchester City club has a lot of money, similar situations continue to unfold.

   Spartak Moscow sold their Brazilian striker Ruo to Manchester City for £18 million.

  West Ham also used Wales winger Bellamy to get £14m from Manchester City.

  The Spaniard also sold Argentine full-back Zabaleta to Manchester City for £6.5m.

  Chelsea went too far, they used Manchester City as a target to clear their inventory.

   Sold England winger Wright Phillips and Israeli centre-back Ben Haim for £9 million and £5 million respectively.

  At the strong request of Guardiola, Barcelona club president Laporta finally supported him to clean up the team lineup according to his own ideas.

And Guardiola did not hesitate. First, he dealt Ronaldinho to AC Milan for 21 million euros, and then sold Zambrotta to AC Milan for 8.5 million euros. .

In addition, Deco was sold to Chelsea for 10 million euros, Dos Santos to Tottenham for 6 million euros, and Oleg to Ajax for 3 million euros x.

   The rest are like Edmilson and Esquero on free transfers, Thuram retired.

   It can be said that in Barcelona's main lineup last season, nearly half of the players were swept out by Guardiola without hesitation.

   Of course, where there is going out, there is going in.

   Guardiola sells people happily and buys them neatly.

   First, he bought Uruguay left-back Carresses from Villarreal for 16.5 million euros, and then introduced Belarus midfielder Hleb from Arsenal for 15 million euros.

   Then he introduced Mali midfielder Keita from Sevilla for 14 million euros, and Brazilian right-back Enrique Adriano from Palmeiras for 8 million euros.

   In fact, as an assistant coach who has been in the Crystal Palace club for several years, what Guardiola wants most is the strong main players in the Crystal Palace team.

   It's just that he knew very well that Chen Ran would never let him go, so he wisely dismissed the idea.

   However, it is impossible for the main player Chen Ran to let go, so what about the young players?

  According to Guardiola's knowledge, Chen Ran took five young players from the La Masia youth training camp.

  In addition to Cesc Fabregas who can now play in the Crystal Palace first team, the other four children are still in the youth team or on loan to exercise outside.

   Guardiola naturally took a high look at these Barcelona-related players who were born in La Masia.

  Especially the kid named Pique in the centre-back, Guardiola was very interested.

   Over the past few years, Crystal Palace has been renting Pique to the Willem II club in the Netherlands for exercise, and has never played the Premier League on behalf of the Crystal Palace first team.

   Guardiola felt that Chen Ran might not pay much attention to this Pique, so he decided to tentatively quote a price.

  London, Crystal Palace Club, Chen Ran's office.

   "Chen, there is an offer from Barcelona, ​​I think you need to make a decision yourself."

   After receiving the offer from Barcelona, ​​the fat little Luis did not dare to neglect, and hurriedly found Chen Ran here.

   "Barcelona?"

   Hearing the name, Chen Ran couldn't help but froze for a moment.

  The current Barcelona is not the same as before. Guardiola, the newly appointed head coach, should know that he cannot sell the main players of Crystal Palace.

   "Who did Josep fancy?"

"He's looking at one of the five kids you brought back from the La Masia youth academy with Cesc Fabregas, who we've been on loan to Willem II for the past two years, a kicker named Pique. Spanish kid at centre-back."

   "Pique?"

   Frankly speaking, if it wasn't for the offer sent by Guardiola, Chen Ran would have almost forgotten about this little guy.

   The current Crystal Palace center back position is undoubtedly dominated by Thiago Silva and Vidic, with Pepe and the recently introduced Kompany as substitutes.

   Coupled with Chiellini and Mascherano, who can play central defenders, there is really no place for Pique in the Crystal Palace first team.

   And Pique is only 21 years old this year. As a central defender, a position that requires rich game experience is really immature.

   The current Crystal Palace is not the Crystal Palace when Chen Ran first entered the throne. Every season, he competes for various championships and faces strong opponents.

   Even Chen Ran does not dare to let the 21-year-old Pique play on behalf of Crystal Palace.

   However, for Pique, the future top central defender, it is obviously impossible for Chen Ran to let go.

   "Luis, you reply to Barcelona and say that Pique is the future core player of our Crystal Palace and is not for sale."

   "Okay, I'll go and reject Barcelona in a while."

   However, just when Chen Ran thought this was the end of the matter, the little fat Louis found Chen Ran again.

   "Chen, Pique came to me and said that he was tired of the constant loan life. If he can't get a chance to play at Crystal Palace, he hopes to return to FC Barcelona."

   "Is this what Peake said to you or his agent?"

   "Pique said it to me himself."

   Hearing this result, Chen Ran's face suddenly sank.

   "Luis, you said that Pique came to you, could it be Guardiola's instigation?"

   Although Chen Ran didn't want to believe it, he had to prepare for the worst.

   "Er Chen, I don't think so, right?"

   Hearing Chen Ran's question, the little fat man scratched his big head hard.

   "Guardiola has a good relationship with you. It would not be worth it if he turned against you for a young player who has not proven himself yet?"

   "Well, you're right."

  Chen Ran nodded slightly, he also agreed with the little fat man's analysis.

   You must know that Crystal Palace is now Guardiola's retreat. It is his first time as a head coach, and Guardiola himself is not absolutely sure whether he can succeed.

   Blocking his own retreat when he has not yet achieved results, Guardiola is not so stupid yet.

   "Wait a minute, I'll call Guardiola and ask."

   Too lazy to think about it, Chen Ran called Guardiola directly.

   In fact, many misunderstandings between people are not complicated at the beginning.

   As long as everyone can put things on the table and make it clear, it can be easily resolved.

   I'm afraid that everyone will hide it and not say it, and then ponder it on their own.

   The final result is likely to turn small things into big things, and misunderstandings into hatred.

   Seeing that it was Chen Ran's phone call, Guardiola's heart suddenly tightened. He knew very well that the call must be because of Pique.

   "What are you doing? Hurry up and answer the phone. Just tell me what we discussed before and see if Chen Ran can agree."

  Pere Guardiola, who was sitting next to Guardiola, stretched his head and glanced at the screen of Guardiola's mobile phone. After seeing Chen Ran's name, he immediately urged.

"Good day, boss."

  Although he has left the Crystal Palace Club, Guardiola habitually called the boss.

   "Well, Josep, Pique went to Luis and said that if he couldn't get a chance to play at Crystal Palace, he would ask for a transfer to Barcelona. Did you teach him to do this?"

   "Ah? No, absolutely not! Boss, how could I possibly do such a thing?"

   Hearing Chen Ran's questioning, Guardiola was taken aback.

   "It's not just what you do. Josep, we have always had a good relationship. I also hope that you can come back to take over the Crystal Palace in the future.

   Regardless of whether this matter was instigated by Guardiola or not, but the reason was because he contacted Pique, so Chen Ran gave Guardiola a no-no.

   "Okay, boss, don't worry, I understand what you mean."

   Seeing that Chen Ran had no plans to pursue further investigations, Guardiola hurriedly agreed. Immediately afterwards, he cautiously asked another question.

   "Boss, I have an idea about Pique, would you like to hear it?"

   "Oh? What do you think? Tell me."

   It seems that Guardiola is still not giving up on this Pique. Hearing this, Chen Ran immediately made this judgment in his heart.

   "Boss, with Crystal Palace's current roster, it is difficult for Pique to get a chance to play in the first team."

   "So, I think you can follow the example of taking Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona."

   "Set up a buy-back clause for Pique and put him on me for a good workout."

   "After all, the intensity of the game and the value of training here in Barcelona are far less than that of Willem II."

   "If Pique's performance at that time is in line with your expectations, you can activate the buyback clause to bring Pique back to Crystal Palace."

   "As for the repurchase cost, it is the training fee for Barcelona. This amount of money is not worth mentioning for the current Crystal Palace club."

   After listening to Guardiola's remarks, Chen Ran couldn't help but be stunned for a while, this guy was already prepared.

   "Josep, I didn't expect you to be so thoughtful. If you really want to do this, are you not afraid that FC Barcelona will trouble you in the future?"

   "Haha, boss, I'm also doing this for the good of FC Barcelona. Would you sell Pique to Barcelona without this buyback clause?"

   "Of course not."

   "So, anyway, FC Barcelona can at least have a good central defender for a while."

   "Okay, I know what you mean, I'll give you an answer after thinking about it."

  Guardiola had just finished the call, and Pere Guardiola, who was next to him, immediately came over.

   "How about it? Have you agreed to the solution we discussed?"

   "Not yet, but I didn't reject it either. The boss said to think about it and give me an answer."

   "Haha, if you didn't refuse face to face, then there was a show."

   As Guardiola's agent, Pere Guardiola, who had been hiding behind him to give advice, slapped his thigh and immediately became excited.

   "Hope. You know that boss, he is very smart. Since I got to know him, I haven't seen anyone who can take advantage of him."

   Guardiola himself is relatively calm. Although he is optimistic about Pique, the initiative is entirely in Chen Ran's hands whether the transfer can be successful.

   All he can do is wait.

   At the same time, at the Crystal Palace Club, seeing Chen Ran hanging up the phone, little fat Louis also brought his fat face up.

   "Chen, after talking for so long, is there anything new?"

   "That's right, there's something new and unexpected."

  So, Chen Ran repeated the suggestion made by Guardiola.

   "Er Chen, isn't this just taking out the tricks you played a few years ago and using them again?"

   blinked his little eyes a few times, and the little fat man felt that plagiarism was too straightforward.

   "It doesn't matter. The key is whether it is good for us Crystal Palace to do so."

   "It should be beneficial, right? Didn't we work hard to train Cesc Fabregas, and then the Barcelona club used the buyback clause to pick peaches?"

   "Although the result is exactly what you said, if possible, I still hope to keep Pique at Crystal Palace, so that it is easier to cultivate the players' sense of belonging to the club."

   "Er Chen, are you asking too much? The player is not a wife, you can just get his person, and you want to get his heart again?"

   The little fat man looked at Chen Ran speechlessly, does this guy have some kind of mental cleanliness?

   "Okay, I get it. Luis, you talk to Pique again. If he insists on going to Barcelona, ​​then you start to prepare a buyback clause for him."

   "Okay. Chen, how much are you going to set the buyback price for Pique?"

   "It's 5 million euros."

   "5 million euros? So low? I remember that Cesc Fabregas' repurchase price was more than 5 million euros. Can FC Barcelona agree?"

   "Hehe, don't agree? Then I'm asking for nothing."

   (end of this chapter)