Although it was already expected, the reaction of Manchester United fans was somewhat unexpected by Ronan, in fact, it also shows the conservative and stubborn attitude of the British.

It's as if soccer can only be played by the British.

This also reminds Ronan of England's players, all kinds of emperors emerge in an endless stream, and as a result, one is more than a cheat, the so-called golden generation, there are actually few reliable ones.

Every time he goes to a major tournament, the British media always crowns himself as the strongest England team, thinking that he is the super favorite, but he is always killed by his own emperor.

For example, the one from Liverpool can be said to be a pit for England in the competition.

Later, some people said that Liverpool owed him a Premier League title, but after that shocking kneeling, these people were all speechless, and it even became that he owed Liverpool a Premier League title.

After 2015, people looked back and found that the so-called golden generation of England, as well as various emperors, the most reliable person was David Beckham.

Manchester United fans strongly objected, and the British media reacted relatively muted, probably after the Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich bought Chelsea last year, and there are expectations and preparations for foreign capital to enter the Premier League.

Regardless of the opposition of the fans, the acquisition is moving forward at a rapid pace.

With Ronan himself in London, Korver and Jefferson's teams split up, each staring coldly at their prey, and the 'Anderson' shell company set up specifically for the acquisition continued to absorb Manchester United shares from the market.

For many years, Manchester United has been a model for commercial development in the Premier League and even in European football, which has led countless people to emulate and learn from it, but it is also this obvious commercial imprint that determines that the club will become the target of some sports speculators, and in a profitable situation, the power of capital is simply pervasive.

In 1999, under the recommendation of Alex Ferguson, two Irish horse racing tycoons, Maunier and McManus, began to buy Manchester United and soon became the club's number one shareholder.

In order to suppress Ferguson's position at the club and to ensure their own investment, they raised 99 questions, pointing directly at Ferguson and Manchester United's management, and even involved the manager in a black and gold scandal.

In fact, just like Hollywood, black and gold are well-known unspoken rules in football circles, and the most direct result of bringing these things to the table is that they have become public enemies from fans to clubs to English football.

As for the truth or falsity of the black gold rumors, it obviously doesn't matter anymore.

In fact, Meunier and McManus are not into football at all, and the purpose of buying a stake in Manchester United is simply to make money, and they have not been to Old Trafford to watch even a minute of a game since they became shareholders of Manchester United.

Ronan's secondary market has moved frequently, and the Abu Dhabi consortium has fallen behind, and Manchester United's share price has risen in response.

It was in this context that Ronan received the news that Chief Mansour wanted to meet with him.

The two made an appointment in the living room of the Ritz-Carlton.

"I didn't expect that we would meet again in this situation. Mansour speaks English very fluently, probably with special practice and a bit of an authentic London accent: "Ronan, you haven't changed much. ”

Ronan shook hands with Mansour and said with a smile, "I am very happy to see Mr. Minister again. ”

Mansour glanced at Connie, the assistant behind Ronan, and said, "Shall we talk alone?"

Ronan waved his hand, Connie left the living room, and the fat man who had followed Mansour walked out as quickly as he could, and solemnly closed the door.

"You were twenty when we first met, right?" Mansour seemed unusually composed.

Ronan smiled and said, "It was ninety-eight, and I was just twenty years old. He could guess the intention of Mansour's words, and further said: "It was a great honor for me to have the support of Mr. Minister at that time, and the facts have proved that Mr. Minister's support ultimately brought a win-win situation, Shahai Entertainment got out of bankruptcy, and the investment of the Investment Bureau was rewarded accordingly." ”

"Hehe......" Mansour laughed, "yes, win-win." ”

He could hear that the other party's words clearly told him that the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority invested in Shahai Entertainment back then, and Shahai Entertainment and he Ronan Anderson had given a corresponding return on investment.

Ronan is very straightforward: "Shahai Entertainment has cooperated with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority twice in total, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority's return is more than 50%, which is definitely the top return on investment ratio in Hollywood." ”

Mansour understood that the other party was trying to completely separate the events of the year.

Without waiting for Mansour to speak again, Ronan said: "Shahai Entertainment almost became a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, if it wasn't for my insistence, there would be no Relativity Entertainment today." ”

At that time, the two sides were business cooperation with their own purposes, Shahai Entertainment needed funds, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority wanted to open up the publicity situation in the film industry, and even sought to win Shahai Entertainment for a time.

There is no need to use these to pull favors.

Mansour will not give up on this, and simply said directly: "Ronan, the Abu Dhabi consortium is interested in buying Manchester United Club. ”

Ronan said: "It's a coincidence that two of my friends and I are also planning to buy Manchester United. ”

"It was you who reminded me that the Abu Dhabi Consortium could promote itself both in sports and culture. Mansour said calmly: "Over the years, the Abu Dhabi consortium has made a lot of achievements, and this time it is very determined. ”

Ronan smiled: "Mr. Minister, from another point of view, even if the acquisition is not successful, the Abu Dhabi consortium has also played a certain propaganda effect. ”

Mansour shook his head: "Ronan, we are old friends, there is no need to engage in this kind of meaningless competition, you take the initiative to take a step back, and if you need the Abu Dhabi consortium in the future, you can contact me." ”

Ronan said: "Thank you, Mr. Minister, for your kindness, but the acquisition of Manchester United is not my personal act, it also involves my two friends and partners, who are die-hard Manchester United fans, and the biggest wish in this life is to be a part of this club, and I can't break my promise. ”

Hearing this, Mansour knew that today's meeting would not be able to achieve its goal.

"The Abu Dhabi consortium will soon be in the fray. Mansour simply said: "The price of Manchester United is bound to be pushed up. Ronan, with your financial resources, even with Will Smith and Tom Cruise, can you support this acquisition?"

He specially reminded: "As far as I know, Relativistic Entertainment is not easy in Hollywood these days, several major companies are staring at you from the side, if there is a problem with your capital chain, the consequences will be ......"

Ronan shrugged slightly: "No matter what the consequences, I can bear them." ”

The minister was only staring at Relativity Entertainment, obviously not knowing that his funds did not come from Relativity Entertainment at all.

Mansour knew very well that when it came to this, it was basically a dead talk, and Ronan had no intention of backing down at all.

"We were partners, even friends. Mansur spoke earnestly, as if the elders were looking at the disobedient juniors: "But your choice can only make us go further and further." Ronan, this acquisition, in the end, is nothing more than financial resources, your relativistic entertainment is very strong in Hollywood, but when it comes to financial resources, ......"

Mansour didn't go on, but Ronan understood what he meant.

The last thing that the Arab oil tycoons lack is money!

Ronan said softly: "Mr. Minister, it is not only money that has decided this acquisition, otherwise you would not have come to see me today. ”

If it can be solved by relying only on money, with the strength of the Abu Dhabi consortium, it can be directly crushed.

Mansour's eyes surveyed Ronan as if to get to know him better.

Ronan took the initiative to stand up: "Goodbye." When Mansour stood up, he took the initiative to shake hands: "Mr. Minister, I hope we can still be friends when we meet again." ”

Mansour's face was no less than Ronan's: "I hope so, too." ”

The two of them left separately, Chief Mansour's expression was a little heavy, and Ronan didn't look easy.

In the face of a behemoth like the Abu Dhabi consortium, how can it be easy?

Ronan's head kept turning, and thoughts kept rolling, and when he returned to the room, one thought became clearer.

He immediately called Korver and Jefferson, gave them a rough idea of what was going on, and then discussed it for two hours, turning the idea into a plan.

For the takeover of Manchester United to succeed, it is necessary to dismantle the coalition of shareholders with Manchester United fans at its core.

The Abu Dhabi consortium joining the competition will undoubtedly create many difficulties, but it will also bring opportunities.

Ronan then sent in the British branch of Embassy Pictures to help with publicity and media contacts.

Korver and Jefferson continued to take all possible shares of Manchester United, as well as to maintain contact with Manchester United's top management, with people from Embassy Pictures UK opening up media outlets, Ronan meeting Willian again and deepening ties with the FA and the Premier League in the name of Premier League partner Netflix.

In the afternoon of the same day, the news broke again in British football, and the Abu Dhabi consortium from the United Arab Emirates publicly announced the acquisition of Manchester United.

At this time, not only the fans of Manchester United exploded, but even the practitioners of British football were boiling.

England legend Lineker has slammed Ronan and the Abu Dhabi consortium for the takeover, arguing that it will lose the tradition of English football and bring a bad atmosphere to the Premier League, and laymen should not interfere in professional football at will.

Ronan just laughed when he saw it.

The tradition of English football?

Alcoholism, brawls, poor professionalism and wives who specialize in team-mates and friends, as well as the 'European powerhouses' who drop their chains at critical moments, seem to be the best traditions of English football, right?