Chapter 1560: I lied to him
Jorge Mendes arrived at United's home training ground with excitement and Cristiano Ronaldo had just scored a beautiful lob shot.
Cristiano Ronaldo's goal made Jorge Mendes admire in his heart, this kid is really the pride of Portugal, I thought that only a senior and discerning scout and agent like himself could see through his superstar potential in advance, but I didn't expect that Li Mu, who was calling for wind and rain in the Internet industry, also took a fancy to him.
At this time, Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary manager of Manchester United on the sidelines, also saw Cristiano Ronaldo's wonderful hanging shot, and he couldn't help but applaud on the sidelines, shouting: "Cristiano, this goal is beautiful!
Saying this, Ferguson felt extremely happy in his heart.
In fact, even the scheming Ferguson himself did not pay attention to the new star Cristiano Ronaldo, and the reason why Cristiano Ronaldo was able to come to Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon was all due to Jorge Mendes, a broker, in the middle.
To put it mildly, Jorge Mendes is like the best pimp in the football industry with the best connections and resources, he can find not only the best beauties, but most importantly, the richest and most generous bosses.
This also means that a star can be sold for the highest value in his hands.
Otherwise, it is very likely that a beauty with a score of 9 can only be reduced to a bathing center in a fifth-tier city to live a mixed life, while a beauty with a score of 8 can enter a luxurious place like heaven and earth at ten times or even dozens of times the price.
Sometimes, strength is not the only determining factor, opportunities and platforms are, no one knows how many talented players in the world have ruined their careers directly in third-rate clubs, and no one knows that in the bars on the streets of London or Berlin, the fat man who watched the football game with a beer originally had the strength to become a top superstar.
When Ferguson felt more and more that Cristiano Ronaldo's talent was huge, he also found more and more that Jorge Mendes was indeed extraordinary, and at the same time, he was also glad that he had sent such a bright new star to his command.
A young man in gorgeous clothes with a grim expression on the side looked at Cristiano Ronaldo, who was running on the field, and asked Ferguson: "This is the wonder boy you are talking about?"
Ferguson nodded and said, "Mr. Macmillan, this young man is very good, if he is given another three or five years, he has a good chance of becoming a top player in the world." ”
The young man who spoke was George Macmillan, who was beaten up by Li Mu at the Goldberg family salon a few days ago.
George Macmillan is a gentleman and a football lover and tomorrow is United's first game of the season, so he made the trip to take a look at the team's training.
In the past few days, George Macmillan has heard that Ferguson has won a talented player, so he deliberately ran over to take a look.
Cristiano Ronaldo's performance on the pitch is indeed commendable, but George Macmillan is not sure if he has the potential to become a superstar, but he actually has another thing to explain to Ferguson this time.
So, he opened his mouth and asked Ferguson: "By the way, the young player surnamed Dong who was introduced from Huaxia last time, where has he entered now?"
Ferguson thought for a moment and said: "That player is really good, we have basically decided to want it, and his current club is willing to release him, but it's just a matter of price, and now there is basically a consensus, we are ready to sign him in January next year." ”
George Macmillan nodded and blurted out, "Sign him as soon as possible." ”
Ferguson couldn't understand why George Macmillan cared so much about a young Chinese player, so he said: "We are still in regular price negotiations with them, mainly in the hope of being able to put some more pressure on the other side's offer. ”
George Macmillan asked, "How much does the other party want?"
"It's currently £4.5 million, paid in one lump sum. ”
George Macmillan asked again, "What about your target price?"
"£3.5 million, instalments. ”
George Macmillan waved his hand and said, "It's not much, promise them, it's best to introduce it as soon as possible, the sooner the better." ”
Ferguson was even more surprised, and blurted out: "Mr. Macmillan, do you have any plans to bring him in in such a hurry? His labor certificate will not be solved for a while, and even if he joins now, he can only be loaned to other leagues first." ”
George Macmillan sneered and said: "You sign him, give him a contract of at least five years, and then set the liquidated damages as high as possible, and after he signs the contract, he will be loaned to Antwerp, let him go to Antwerp, and give me a five-year cold bench!"
Ferguson's back furious, George Macmillan is trying to hide Dong Fang Zhuoxue? What did this Chinese player, who has never been to England, provoke George Macmillan so that he has such a vicious plan?
If a professional player can only sit on the cold bench in the club in the most golden stage, and it is possible to sit for five years, then his career is completely over.
No one will pay attention to the strength of a bench player, even if they want to pay attention, there is no chance, so such a player, once pressed on the cold bench, it is difficult for other teams to be interested in him, even if they are interested in him, but once they know the high liquidated damages, they will definitely retreat, and then the player will be like a Qinglou woman who has no money to redeem herself, and she can only spend it in the Qinglou.
How much enmity does George Macmillan have with this Dong Fangzhuo, so that he can have such vicious thoughts?
Before Ferguson could open his mouth to ask what was going on, George Macmillan said coldly: "Jazz, I hope this can all be done before the summer transfer window closes." ”
Ferguson was about to speak, but George Macmillan preemptively spoke: "Remember what I just said, get him for me as soon as possible!"
With that, George Macmillan lifted his leg and left.
Ferguson looked at his back and shook his head helplessly and sighed.
Although he has a lot of influence in Manchester United, it is also a normal situation, once the Macmillan family intervenes, it is an abnormal situation, even if it is himself, he cannot disobey the orders of the Macmillan family.
In this way, I can only contact Huaxia as soon as possible to meet their requirements and let them agree to sign the contract as soon as possible.
Watching George Macmillan leave the pitch, Ferguson suddenly caught a glimpse of Jorge Mendes on the side of the pitch, smiled on his face, waved his hand at him, and said, "Hey, Jorge!"
When Jorge Mendes saw that Ferguson was waving at him, he waved his hand in response and walked towards him.
He knew he would have to go through Ferguson to get Cristiano Ronaldo off the training ground.
So, he stepped up to Ferguson and said with a smile: "Good afternoon, Sir Alex Ferguson." ”
Ferguson smiled and asked, "How did you have time to come here?"
Jorge Mendes laughed: "I'm looking for Cristiano Ronaldo. ”
"Looking for him?" Ferguson asked in surprise, "Are you looking for him?"
Ferguson was a little surprised and a little puzzled at the same time, although Cristiano Ronaldo was peddled to him by Jorge Mendes, he felt that since the deal had been closed, it was a little strange that he still came to Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jorge Mendes also knew that Ferguson was suspicious, so he smiled and said: "I have signed a few more young players from Portugal and want to send them to the Premier League, and Cristiano Ronaldo happens to be the best of the young Portuguese players, so I want to ask him to come over for a meal to teach these new guys some experience and give them a little encouragement." ”
Ferguson asked curiously: "Is there a suitable introduction to the young Portuguese players?"
Jorge Mendes said complimentingly: "Sir Alex Ferguson, Your Excellency's team is the best in the world, how can I have so many players who meet Your Excellency's requirements! ”
Ferguson was complimented, laughed, and nodded, if it were an ordinary player, he would definitely not be interested.
Jorge Mendes looked at the time, smiled and said to Ferguson: "Sir Ferguson, if it is convenient, I want to take Cristiano Ronaldo away for a while, it won't be too long, about two hours, what do you think?"
Ferguson said: "Tomorrow is our opening game of the season and I'm going to give Cristiano Ronaldo a second half off the bench to get a feel for it, so today's training is important for him. ”
Jorge Mendes continued to pat his ass and said: "Sir Alex Ferguson, in tomorrow's game, even without Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United will definitely be able to win big, and he is new to the game, you don't have to put too much pressure on him, so it will be easier for him to play at a super level." ”
Ferguson nodded, in fact, Cristiano Ronaldo's state tomorrow is really not important to him, tomorrow's game will be easy for Manchester United, even if Cristiano Ronaldo plays, it will only be around the 80th minute when he comes on as a substitute to meet with the Premier League audience in advance, so he just needs to keep his best shape enough, there is no need to have too much pressure.
What's more, Jorge Mendes is a high-quality "supplier" to the football market, and Ferguson doesn't want to stiffen his relationship with him, so he is ready to give him a favor.
Ferguson then shouted at the pitch: "Hey, Cristiano!
Cristiano Ronaldo, who was communicating with his teammates to pass the ball, heard the manager calling him and hurriedly passed the ball to his teammates before coming to the sidelines.
When he came over, he also saw Jorge Mendes next to Ferguson, Jorge Mendes is his agent, but under normal circumstances, he has no reason to come to the team to find him, which makes Cristiano Ronaldo a little surprised.
Coming to the sidelines, Cristiano Ronaldo greeted Ferguson and Jorge Mendes respectively, Ferguson pointed to Jorge Mendes and said to Cristiano Ronaldo: "Jorge has something to do with you, you go with him first." ”
Cristiano Ronaldo nodded lightly, and without asking why, Jorge Mendes came up and put his arm around his shoulders and smiled: "Let's go, go to my place to meet a few Portuguese players." ”
"Portugal's players, new arrivals?" Cristiano Ronaldo was in high spirits.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who was playing in the Premier League and had just joined a club, also felt lonely, and when he heard that Jorge Mendes still had a few Portuguese players there, he immediately became excited, no matter what, compatriots are closer than strangers.
So Cristiano Ronaldo packed his training bag and walked out of the training ground with Jorge Mendes.
After leaving the training ground and the two walked to the changing room together, Cristiano Ronaldo turned his head and asked Jorge Mendes: "Which teams have the new Portuguese players signed?"
Jorge Mendes waved his hand and said with a smile: "There are no Portuguese players at all, I deliberately said this to deceive Ferguson." ”
"What?" Cristiano Ronaldo asked, puzzled, "Why are you lying to Sir Alex Ferguson?
Jorge Mendes didn't answer his question directly, but looked at him and said very seriously: "Cristiano, at all times, you should be in line with your agent, not your manager, believe me, only the agent is the one who wants you the most, and the coach can't even rank in the top five." ”
Cristiano Ronaldo nodded again and again, and said: "Mr. Mendes, I know this very well, and I have always kept it in mind, I just have some respect for Sir Alex Ferguson, and I think we shouldn't lie to him, that's all, after all, he is a knight from the Queen." ”
Jorge Mendes sneered and asked, "Do you know what level Ferguson is?"
"Of course. Cristiano Ronaldo nodded and said, "Sir Alex Ferguson has been awarded the KBE by the Queen herself. ”
Cristiano Ronaldo, although Portuguese, is very clear throughout Europe about the British royal family and the way the Queen bestows the Queen.
Jorge Mendes smiled and said, "I'll take you to meet someone of a higher rank than him, and I'll take you to meet a god who has awarded GBE." ”
Cristiano Ronaldo was surprised and asked, "Who the hell is it? ”
Jorge Mendes couldn't hide the excitement on his face, and blurted out: "I'll take you to see Li Mu, who was just awarded the GBE Medal by the Queen today, and he wants to see you by name!"