Super Marshal

A mansion in a wealthy area of ​​Barcelona.

Sitting on the sofa in the living room, Guardiola looked as stoic and thoughtful as ever.

Sitting on his left is his brother, Pere Guardiola, who is currently working for Nike, but has always wanted to start a business and become an agent.

Sitting to his right is Guardiola's agent, Josep Maria Orobit.

Compared with Guardiola, who looked normal, the other two looked more worried.

In fact, the current situation is indeed not optimistic.

"I have confirmed that Vieira has announced to stay in the team, and Arsenal will not sign in this position." Orobit said.

After hearing this, Pere Guardiola scratched the back of his bald head with his hand and sighed.

"The situation outside is still the same as before. The fans still have great opinions on you. Instead of having the slightest sympathy for your situation, they gloated a little."

As soon as Orobit finished speaking, Pere Guardiola cursed angrily, "A bunch of brainless guys!"

Guardiola glanced at his brother, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, but he didn't say anything in the end.

People are often forgetful.

Public opinion is easily guided and controlled by certain people.

Guardiola is deeply aware of this now, because those Barcelona fans who once loved him and praised him are all scolding and spurning him now.

For what reason, no one can tell.

But the current situation seems to be that he has become the knot in Barcelona's sluggish performance in the past two years, as if his departure, for Barcelona, ​​will be a great thing that should be celebrated with fireworks.

How ironic is this to Guardiola?

"No one from the club has come forward to say anything, I believe..."

Guardiola did not wait for Orobit to finish, and replied lightly, "I will not stay in Barcelona again."

This sentence blocked all remaining possibilities.

Orobit looked at Pere Guardiola, who was also very helpless. It seemed that there was nothing he could do about his younger brother.

"OK, but now we have to re-recognize the situation."

Orobit looked at Guardiola in front of him, and said word by word.

"We have been tricked by Juventus. They have not really made up their minds to get you from the beginning. AC Milan, Inter Milan, Manchester United and Arsenal now have better and more suitable players."

Guardiola remained silent, looking somewhat lonely.

"Before our goal was Serie A and the Premier League, to be able to participate in the Champions League, but now it seems that the hope is very small, or even impossible. As for the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich has no shortage of midfielders."

Guardiola is also the captain of Barcelona. He is one of the best organizational midfielders in the world. He is only 30 years old. He is at the peak of the players. He must choose his next player in the hope of continuing his career.

Therefore, he chose Serie A and the Premier League, and to be able to play for the giants of the Champions League, this requirement is not high at all.

There were many teams that were interested in him, even Manchester United's Ferguson called him personally, but in order to go to Juventus, he wasted too much precious time and missed many transfer opportunities.

Until now, no one cares about him.

Orobit looked at Guardiola in front of him, a little unbearable, but he had to say it.

"Perhaps, we should reconsider our request."

This is a polite remark. To put it more realistically, the conditions have to be lowered.

"Even, I think, you should reconsider and stay in Spain."

When Guardiola heard this, he suddenly raised his head and looked at his agent, but the latter looked resolute and affirmative.

This is the second time someone persuaded him so recently.

The last time it was Aragones, Zhisou also believed that instead of taking risks in the middle and lower reaches of other leagues, it would be better to stay in Spain. At least, with Guardiola's influence, there is no shortage of interested players in Spain. team.

And the first thing Guardiola thought of was the Alpine Atletico Madrid.

His ideas, the blueprint he outlined, and his tactical concepts are all quite fascinating!

"Pep."

Orobit noticed the change in Guardiola's expression. He heard Guardiola mention what happened at the party, and he also knew that Guardiola had a very high evaluation of Gao Han.

"Javi Alonso of Atlético Madrid is injured."

"Huh?" Guardiola hasn't read the newspaper for a while, so he doesn't know.

"It is said that he will miss the Super Cup game, and there is news that Atletico Madrid wants to bring in another deep playmaker."

Guardiola was silent and seemed unable to make a decision.

"Although this team is a newly promoted team, the background is still there. You and Gao Han are good friends. You also know his tactics and his team. If you think it's appropriate, I can take a trip to Madrid."

Usually, players don't come forward for such things in person, but agents communicate with them.

"I think it's a good idea, Pep." Pere Guardiola also felt suitable.

But it seems that Guardiola still hesitates, and no one knows what he is still hesitating.

Pere Guardiola and Orobit looked at each other, both feeling helpless.

Sometimes, even they themselves don't know what Guardiola is thinking.

But at this time, Guardiola's cell phone beside him suddenly rang, which shocked the three of them.

Guardiola took the phone, glanced at it, but frowned.

"Hello, Gao Han."

Both Pere Guardiola and Orobiton's eyes lit up.

Is this call from Gao Han?

"Are you in Barcelona?"

Pere Guardiola and Orobit are both happy, Gao Han came in person?

"Okay, okay, do you want me to pick you up?"

"Well, okay, then I'll wait for you at home, haha."

After Guardiola hung up the phone, he looked at his brother and agent in front of him with a faint smile on his lips.

"he came!"

Gao Han came to the door in person, this sincerity is enough.

Pere Guardiola and Orobit also showed a glimmer of expectation. If they can sign Atletico Madrid, it will be a worry. At least, the Sheets can play in the UEFA Cup.

If not, the transfer market will close soon, leaving Guardiola with fewer and fewer choices.

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The neighborhood where Guardiola lives is well-known in Barcelona and it's easy to find.

Gao Han and Paul Futre got out of the car, and the three of Guardiola who heard the movement had already opened the door to welcome them out.

"Hello, Pep!"

"Hello, Gao Han!"

The two embraced warmly, and then introduced each other.

Paul Futre is a big celebrity, everyone knows it, but Pere Guardiola and Orobit are not very well known.

After entering the gate, Guardiola introduced Gao Han to his girlfriend Christina Serra.

She is a fashion designer. Her parents run a chain clothing company in Catalonia. They met and fell in love with Guardiola when he was 18 years old. The two currently have a child.

When Gao Han was in Barcelona, ​​he had no friendship with Guardiola. It was not until the King's Cup final that the two had a real friendship, which was when Gao Han was in his twilight.

But now the situation is reversed, Gao Han's reputation has risen, but Guardiola has encountered the biggest trouble since his career, so he is also very grateful to Gao Han for inviting him to join Atletico Madrid at the party.

Because of this, both of them attach great importance to this friendship.

Guardiola even strongly invited Gao Han to stay tonight.

But Gao Han really couldn't agree, because the team had to train tomorrow morning and it was too late, so he had to rush back overnight, but it was okay to stay for dinner.

Christina Serra understood and was ready to go immediately.

As soon as she left, the five of them sat around on the sofa in the living room, chatted a little more, and finally it was Gao Han who got to the point.

"Pep, I want to know, how do you think about the suggestion I gave you that day?"

Gao Han looked at Guardiola and asked seriously.

Pere Guardiola looked at his younger brother, took the initiative to grab the conversation, and replied: "Mr. Gao Han, thank you very much for your importance to Pep. We have seriously considered your invitation, but we still have a few not big ones. place of understanding."

"Well, please tell me." Gao Han was overjoyed, and his willingness to ask questions proved that there was something going on.

"We all know that Xavi Alonso has been injured recently, but he should be back soon. I don't know what is Atletico Madrid's positioning for Pep?" Orobit asked.

"Javi Alonso was the core of the team last season. He is still young, but his strength is outstanding. All of us are very optimistic about him. He will be the future of Atletico Madrid, but Pep is one of the best organizations in Europe. The field has rich experience, which is what we need to rely on now."

Speaking of this, Gao Han looked at Guardiola again when he said this.

"In my team, I didn't promise anyone a main position, including Kiko and Aguilera, and of course Xabi Alonso, Villa and Torres, everyone had to Win by competition, by performance."

Guardiola nodded slightly, not surprised.

"But I want to say that we only have Harvey Alonso in the position of the defensive midfielder. Gabi is still too young, but in the new season we have to play in the UEFA Cup, La Liga and Copa del Rey. I believe there are three There will certainly be no shortage of opportunities to compete on the front line."

After the three of Guardiola heard it, they all realized the meaning of Gao Han's words.

Although Atletico Madrid is a newly promoted horse, they want to exert their strength on three fronts at the same time.

is it possible?

No one knows, but at least everyone can see it.

Gao Han is an enterprising head coach, and Atletico Madrid is also an ambitious team.

For the answer given by Gao Han, both Guardiola himself and his agent are quite satisfied.

No matter what Harvey Alonso said, he is also the core main force of Atletico Madrid and Gao Han's favorite general. Guardiola can't ask Gao Han to promise him the absolute main force position.

What's more, the biggest doubt he faced in Barcelona was his poor competitive state.

It is fairest to rely on competition and performance to speak.

"Then I would like to ask Mr. Futre, what does Atletico Madrid's management think of Pep?" Orobit asked Paul Futre.

This is also one of the unspoken rules of European transfer negotiations, that is, both parties do not come forward.

Gao Han and Guardiola are good friends, and there is no way to talk about many things, so the agent and Paul Futre have to come forward.

In fact, before they came to Barcelona, ​​the club had already made a decision.

Guardiola can come to Atletico Madrid, but he must cut his salary.

Now, it depends on Guardiola's decision.