Chapter 703: Conversation with Lord Fu

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After leaving the hotel where Bo Ruituo was staying, it was already evening. Guo Shouyun did not go home, but went to a private club near Hyde Park.

After sitting in the box that had been set up for a while, Wang Jue pushed the door and walked in with an old man with gray hair.

Seeing the comer, Guo Shouyun put down the things in his hand and greeted him with a smile.

"Sir Alex Ferguson, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

Alex Ferguson, Manchester United manager.

Guo Shouyun loved football all his life, so buying Manchester United is something he has always wanted to do. However, in order to avoid repeating the story of Murdoch's failure in 1999, it was not until the local tycoon Abou bought Chelsea and made all British fans feel the huge improvement effect of 'Golden Yuan Football' on the team's lineup and results.

During this time, he has acquired more than 40% of Manchester United's shares through his various branches, and it is almost time to gather these shares, officially appear in the media, and propose a formal acquisition of Manchester United.

Of course, before this, he still has a lot of work to do, such as the Lord Fu in front of him.

Enlisting the support of the soul of Manchester United will go a long way in reassuring the fans and reducing the backlash from the outside.

"Mr. Guo, I am also deeply honored to meet you!"

Holding the other party's right hand, Ferguson also subconsciously looked at the young man opposite. Although his main focus is on football, Bruce Kwok's fame is no stranger to him. After all, this one is too well-known in the business world. In addition, Bewen Sports Economics, which has been popular in the sports world in recent years, is said to have this backing.

"You may be seated!"

"Thank you!"

"The steak here is very good, I have ordered one for Your Excellency. In addition, this bottle of '98 Patus is my own treasure and was given to Sir Alex Ferguson as a gift for this meeting. ”

"Mr. Guo's gift is indeed heartwarming, but before that, I want to know more about the purpose of your invitation to me?"

This time he came to London for a transfer and received an invitation from Guo Shouyun halfway. Although the anti-dumping and anti-dumping forces have not had anything to do with it before, the invitation of this world-class rich man is not easy to refuse. And Bevan Sports Economics also has a lot of stars he is optimistic about.

Guo Shouyun smiled faintly, "With Mr. Ferguson's cleverness, you should be able to guess the purpose of my invitation to you this time." ”

"You want to buy Manchester United?" Ferguson's pupils narrowed.

The only thing that can interest the super-rich man in himself seems to be Manchester United.

"Yes, I've always been interested in football and wanted to own a football club. But I don't like inferior products, and I searched for 20 teams in the Premier League, and only Manchester United had the most appetite for me. As the manager of the team, an indispensable soul of Manchester United, I hope Sir Alex Ferguson can help me with this acquisition. ”

After secretly saying 'sure enough', "I think Mr. Guo must have found the wrong person." When you buy Manchester United, you should go to the stock market, or go to Magnier and Dobson, who are both major shareholders of Manchester United. ”

"No, no!" Guo Shouyun shook his head, "Magnier and Dobson are merchants, as long as the price is enough, they will not refuse." But Mr. Alex Ferguson is different, your presence is crucial to Manchester United's results. So, I'm going to get your consent first. After all, I want a strong Manchester United team, not a soft persimmon. ”

Guo Shouyun's words made Ferguson, who was stubborn and proud in his heart, quite proud. It is a pleasure for everyone to be affirmed by big shots.

Noticing the change in Ferguson's expression, Guo Shouyun decided to strike while the iron was hot.

"Since Mr. Ferguson knows me, he thinks he knows more about my situation. For Manchester United, I was just interested in it, I didn't want to make money from it. So, I can give the team a lot of financial support. In addition, I can guarantee you at least £50 million every season to strengthen the Manchester United squad. Moreover, it is up to Mr. Alex Ferguson to decide which player to buy or sell, and I will not interfere. ”

Guo Shouyun's wealth, Ferguson naturally knows. After all, the Forbes list is there every year. The list of the world's top 500 companies is not difficult to find.

However, in his cognition, all successful people have sufficient confidence and pride in their actions and decisions. Can he really resist not meddling in the team's business?

"Since Mr. Guo doesn't care about anything, then what did you buy Manchester United for? In addition, according to my understanding, the main lineup of your NBA Clippers team is decided by you personally. ”

"It seems that Sir Alex Ferguson knows me really well. The main lineup of the Clippers team was indeed decided by me, but the Clippers team was at the bottom of the NBA back then, and there was a lack of a good coach like Your Excellency, so I had to play in person. And after Coach Brown led the team to success, I rarely asked about it again. … As for the purpose of buying Manchester United, it is actually quite simple. I love football and always wanted to have a big football team. Manchester United was bought for exactly that purpose. ”

After a pause, "Of course, I understand Mr. Ferguson's concerns. As the owner of the team, it is really hard to believe that he will never interfere in the operation of the team. But I can assure you that as long as the team doesn't have a season, I won't bother with the team's operations. After all, I'm different from Magnier and Dobson. I own world-class companies such as Phoenix Bank, Matrix Company, Pacific Energy, and GCA Holdings, and they are enough for me to do my daily business, and I don't have much time to pay attention to Manchester United. ”

The last sentence is obviously easier for Ferguson to believe. Guo Shouyun, who has many large companies under his umbrella, does have the qualifications to treat Manchester United as a pastime.

"I can take charge of Mr Alex Ferguson's contract at Manchester United to £4.5 million a year, and I promise you will be the manager of Manchester United as long as Mr. Ferguson does not want to retire. ”

Hearing this, Ferguson couldn't help but be moved.

Because of the distribution of the 'Rock of Gibraltar', after the stalemate with Magnier, the majority shareholder of Manchester United, the conflict between the two sides has been intensifying. In addition, the results of the Manchester United team in the 03~04 season were not ideal, except for an FA Cup championship that was somewhat weighty, and only won a Community Shield championship that was a bit of a chicken rib. The most important league title was lost to Arsenal, who were unbeaten in the season, and the Champions Cup was swept away by Portuguese giants Porto 2:1 in the quarterfinals.

Because of the poor results, it directly led to Magnier's firing on the renewal of Lord Freck's contract. Coupled with Saha's contract renewal issues, American goalkeeper Howard's transfer issues, Leo Ferdinand's salary issues, etc., a total of 63 questions, directly made Lord Ferdinand embarrassed in front of the media and Manchester United's board of directors. He had to accept a two-year short-term contract from Manchester United's board of directors, and then decide whether he stayed or not, depending on the team's results.

What's more, the Irish also put pressure on the club to disclose to the public the details of the new contract about the amount of income, years and renewal conditions, the high annual salary of 4 million pounds, the poor team results, coupled with the media reports, Lord Fergus also felt faceless.

So now, he doesn't mind letting Magniel, the odious Irishman, get out of Manchester United's board of directors, given the right conditions.

It's an eyesore!

"If Mr. Kwok can guarantee what you just said, then the whole Manchester United team, including myself, and the vast number of Manchester United fans, are very happy that they have a rich owner who really loves football. ”

Guo Shouyun had a smile on his face, he was waiting for this sentence.

"That's the most pleasing thing I've heard tonight. ”

After the words fell, he took the document prepared next to him, "It stipulates the responsibilities and obligations of Mr. Alex Ferguson during his tenure as the manager of Manchester United, you can read it first, and if you have no opinion, you can sign it." ”

After taking it and looking at it carefully, Ferguson said: "There is no transfer fee involved. ”

Just now he remembered that Guo Shouyun said that he would give him a transfer fee of at least 50 million pounds per season.

"Mr. Ferguson, I think with my net worth and ability, I won't care about the £50 million. And when I really need funds, 50 million won't help much. ”

Ferguson thought briefly and nodded in agreement. Faced with a super-rich man with a personal fortune of billions of dollars, a family fortune of hundreds of billions of dollars, and a mobilization of hundreds of billions of dollars. £50 million is indeed just a 'small amount of money'.

Inertial thinking made him subconsciously ignore Guo Shouyun's identity and wealth.

He took a pen from his jacket pocket, signed his name on the paperwork, and handed it back.

"Mr. Guo, happy cooperation!"

"Happy working together!"

After successfully getting Ferguson, Guo Shouyun was also relieved. As for Magnur and McManus, who own 28.9% of Manchester United, they are just two speculative businessmen. As long as the price they offer is high enough, they will naturally not really hold on to Manchester United. And, just as Ferguson hated Magnur, after what happened to the 'Rock of Gibraltar', Magnur also hated this proud and selfish old Scottish stubborn.

After a brief chat, after dinner, Guo Shouyun personally sent Ferguson out of the door.

"Put it away!"

Wang Jue took the document and put it in his bag.

"Wang Jue?" while she looked over, Guo Shouyun continued, "You came forward on my behalf to buy the shares of Manchester United in the hands of Magnul and Gibson, the price can be a little more generous, but it must be decided quickly." ”

She nodded, "What about Rover...?"

"Isn't there Xiaojing here, she has been following this matter for so long, there will be no mistakes. ”

"Yes!"