David Gill communicated with Ferguson and Glazer, and Glazer immediately asked his eldest son Everam to come over in person to participate in the contract renewal negotiations.

Efram was a little dissatisfied with Gao Xiaodong's contract renewal conditions, believing that the annual salary of 15 million euros was already very high, and it would be increased by 20% every year, which was simply unpopular.

Ferguson also believes that a 20 per cent increase per year is too high and that once it gets out, it will definitely cause dissatisfaction among the players.

David Gill told Ferguson and Everram that he judged that Mendes' 20 percent was an exorbitant asking price, and estimated that giving him 10 percent would satisfy Gao Xiaodong.

Ferguson thinks that an annual increase of 10 percent is still acceptable, after all, Gao Xiaodong is still young, and there will be a peak period of about seven or eight years, and it is normal for the annual salary to increase every year.

And Everram thinks that 10% can't be given, the annual salary of 15 million euros is already the highest salary in the world, and the face is enough for Gao Xiaodong, and Gao Xiaodong's 10% fluctuation is greed.

In addition, Efram was also a little unhappy when he heard that Gao Xiaodong was unwilling to renew his long-term contract, and he thought that Gao Xiaodong was not loyal enough to Manchester United.

David Gill saw that Everam had a misunderstanding of Gao Xiaodong, and said: "It can't be said that Gao Xiaodong is disloyal, he is greedy for money, after signing a long-term contract, the initiative is in the club, and it may not be easy to raise his salary." ”

Efram sneered and said, "People who are too greedy can be loyal? ”

Ferguson said: "Loyalty is not the first thing, as long as he is professional enough, for now, Gao Xiaodong is an indispensable player for Manchester United, without him, the league and the FA Cup are okay, but it will be difficult for us to compete with Barcelona for the Champions League title." ”

Efram frowned and said, "That means that whatever he asks, we have to agree." ”

Ferguson said: "You can't say that, we can't accept too many conditions, of course, Mendes won't mention it, he is much more decent than Raiola, for now, Mendes's requirements are basically in line with Gao Xiaodong's ability and status." ”

Since the Glazer family took over Manchester United, due to too little investment, Manchester United has been burdened with huge debts, and has been strongly opposed by Manchester United fans, without the strong support of Ferguson, it is difficult to say whether the Glazer family can hold on.

Therefore, although Efram was dissatisfied with Gao Xiaodong's contract renewal conditions, he still respected Ferguson very much, and immediately said: "When I came, my father asked me to listen to your opinion. ”

Ferguson was very satisfied with Efram's attitude, "We will continue to negotiate with Mendes, hoping to complete the contract extension with Gao Xiaodong on more suitable terms." ”

David Gill reminded: "Sir Alex, we don't have time to negotiate slowly, according to the media, now Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester City are in contact with Gao Xiaodong, especially Real Madrid, Mourinho and Mendes, Gao Xiaodong has a deep relationship, if they offer more favorable conditions, it is difficult to guarantee that Gao Xiaodong will not have the heart to leave." ”

When Efram heard this, he was also quite worried: "So many teams want to dig Gao Xiaodong, but I am afraid that Gao Xiaodong's appetite will be hung higher." ”

Ferguson said: "It's not good, I know Gao Xiaodong, although he is a bit greedy for money, but he is not an insatiable person, otherwise after the end of last season, he would have gone to Manchester City or Chelsea, not Manchester United. ”

Efram remembered that during the transfer period last season, Manchester City had already paid Gao Xiaodong an annual salary of 17 million euros, but Gao Xiaodong still rejected Manchester City, and it can indeed be seen from here that Gao Xiaodong is not a mercenary person, he still has certain principles and bottom lines.

David Gill said: "I have communicated with Mendes, and in my opinion, there is little hope that Mendes will give in, and what he can accept is a two-year contract extension with an annual salary of 15 million, an increase of 10 percent per year. ”

Ferguson touched his nose and smiled: "I think we still have quid pro quo, such as the captain, Gao Xiaodong is very eager to be the captain, you can promise him to give him the captain's armband next season, in addition, the annual salary increase of ten percent can be replaced by a signing fee, compared to the illusory ten percent, I think Gao Xiaodong will prefer the signing fee of real money." ”

David Gill and Everram are happy with Ferguson's replacement plan, and although United will not save much money, it will have less impact on the wage structure.

Everram reported the results of the discussion to the bedridden old Glazer, who also felt good about the plan, and asked Everram to do as Ferguson had arranged.

When David Gill saw Mendes again, he told Mendes the results of the discussion with Ferguson and Efram, but did not say anything about letting Gao Xiaodong be the captain next season.

Mendes is still satisfied with such conditions, Gao Xiaodong hopes to stay at Manchester United this season, so it is not good to ask for a price, but Mendes did not agree immediately, saying that he would communicate with Gao Xiaodong.

Mendes called and told Gao Xiaodong about Manchester United's contract renewal conditions.

Gao Xiaodong's bottom line for contract renewal is to get the world's No. 1 salary, so as to be worthy of his status as Mr. Golden Ball, and the contract will not exceed four years after the renewal, so that Manchester United can reduce the constraints and restrictions on himself.

Judging from the renewal contract given by Manchester United, Gao Xiaodong's requirements have been met, and the signing fee of 30 million euros is indeed very generous, Gao Xiaodong is still quite satisfied, so Gao Xiaodong agreed to it, what he didn't expect was that if he refused again, David Gill would fulfill his desire to be the captain next season.

Gao Xiaodong and Manchester United have no objection to the overall plan of the contract, and the remaining small details are simple, after Mendes and David Gill negotiated, Manchester United finally completed the renewal of Gao Xiaodong's contract before the FA Cup final.

Before Gao Xiaodong's contract renewal, rumors about Gao Xiaodong were everywhere on the media and the Internet, either Real Madrid wanted to buy Gao Xiaodong, or Manchester City wanted to dig Gao Xiaodong, and the conditions were very favorable, which made Manchester United fans panic and worried that Gao Xiaodong would leave Manchester United next season.

Even Manchester United's players were hesitant and didn't know if Gao Xiaodong would leave, after all, Gao Xiaodong had a precedent of staying at Inter for one season and leaving.

Now that Gao Xiaodong announced the renewal of his contract with Manchester United, both fans and teammates are at ease.

The media also praised Manchester United's decision to renew Gao Xiaodong's contract with the world's highest salary, believing that Manchester United is the wisest and most successful contract renewal, which can ensure Manchester United's glory for the next four years.