Among the 736 players participating in the World Cup, in addition to Henry's transfer to Major League Soccer, only Denmark's 31-year-old veteran Romerdal went to Olympiacos, Greece, the "remote province" of European football, to pan for gold.

The reason why the South Africa World Cup failed to leverage the transfer market is mainly because the overall battle of this World Cup has surpassed the role of stars, such as Messi, Ronaldo, Kaka, Gerrard and other superstars have depreciated, and the only highlight performance is Spain's Xavi, Iniesta, Villa, and the Netherlands' Sneijder and Robben.

Xavi and Iniesta are the absolute main force of Barcelona, Villa has just transferred to Barcelona, Robben is the absolute main force of Bayern, only Sneijder is a little embarrassed in Inter Milan, not only is it not the core, but it is not even the absolute main force.

Before the World Cup, Sneijder was just a real Madrid abandonment, and he had no confidence to ask Mourinho and the top management for anything, and now he has won the World Cup runner-up, and there is an extremely good performance, Inter Milan has a new coach, Sneijder of course will not be satisfied with his original position, he does not dare to directly say that he will replace Gao Xiaodong's core position, but only asks for a salary increase and the main striker, and refuses to play other positions.

After the end of the season, Inter Milan began to negotiate contract renewals with the players of last season, not to mention Sneijder, even the mascots Materazzi and Córdoba, who were retiring last season, are ready to renew their contracts for another year.

The main position Benitez can also agree, but Sneijder's request to play the front midfielder is unacceptable to Benitez, in Benitez's view, Gao Xiaodong is the best candidate for the front midfield, because Gao Xiaodong can threaten the goal in front of the goal, and retreat can help defend the back, which Sneijder can't do, Benitez wants to put Sneijder on the side.

Sneijder shined in the World Cup and asked for the absolute main force, and Pandev's position was embarrassing, and the strong Pandev was not satisfied with the status of the substitute and asked Inter Milan to either be the main position or transfer.

Gao Xiaodong still does not renew his contract, Balotelli wants to transfer, Sneijder and Pandev want the main position, and the new coach Benitez asks to buy Mascherano, Kuyt and Agger, and if Inter Milan buys them all, Inter Milan will sell at least three more players.

Although before Benitez came, Inter Milan agreed to Benitez's transfer request, but after seeing the outstanding performance of Sneijder and other treble champions in the World Cup, Inter Milan's senior management regretted it, in Blanca's view, the best player has been in Inter Milan, as long as the main force of last season's treble can be retained, the results must be guaranteed, and the replacement is more risky.

Moratti is more affectionate, he feels that this group of players has made his Champions League dream a real thing, and now that he has just won the treble, and then he will definitely be ridiculed by the world, and he wants to try to meet Benitez's requirements without selling people.

Obviously, Moratti's idea is too naïve, Benitez originally intended to change blood, the three players he asked to buy are the main players of Liverpool, Inter Milan does not promise the main position They are impossible to come, and give Benitez the three main players, Inter Milan's players cannot all stay, Inter Milan must make a choice between selling and buying.

Inter Milan tends to renew the contract with the main force of last season, but before making this decision, Inter Milan must first get the renewal of the contract with Gao Xiaodong, if Gao Xiaodong wants to transfer, Inter Milan's reinforcement must be reconsidered, after all, Gao Xiaodong's liquidated damages are too low, the initiative is not in the hands of Inter Milan, if Gao Xiaodong is poached at the last moment of the transfer, Inter Milan will call every day should not be, and the ground will not work.

Sneijder's shine in the World Cup gave Inter Milan more confidence, and before Inter Milan rushed to the United States for training, Blanca issued an ultimatum to Gao Xiaodong's agent Mendes, demanding that Gao Xiaodong must complete the contract extension before August.

Mendes was in Manchester to discuss contract extensions for Anderson and Nani with Alex Ferguson when he received a call from Blanca, and at the same time recommended a new player to the old man.

Negotiations did not go well, Nani did well last season except for one point, and there was no problem with a salary increase and contract extension, but Anderson was seriously injured in February, and Ferguson wants to wait until he recovers from injury to see how he is in shape.

As for the Portuguese Super League newcomer Babe recommended by Mendes, Ferguson has not even watched his game, so naturally he will not accept such a player into the world's top team Manchester United with a videotape.

Mendes actually understands that Ferguson is still angry about what happened last season, but after Gao Xiaodong refused to transfer to Real Madrid, Mendes has considered sending Gao Xiaodong to Manchester United or Chelsea.

After answering Blanca's call, Mendes said to Ferguson with a smile: "Sir, maybe Xiaodong will decide where to go next season before August." ”

Ferguson was very impatient to negotiate with Mendes, but when he heard this, he felt energetic and sat up straight, "Mr. Mendes, you tell me in detail." ”

Mendes smiled: "Inter Milan forced Gao Xiaodong to make a decision before August, and time is running out. ”

Ferguson said nervously: "What do you think about Gao now?"

Mendes said: "He can't make up his mind now, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester City are all possible, and he can't rule out staying at Inter Milan." ”

Ferguson said very unhappily: "Mr. Mendes, don't play these diplomatic words, you think I don't know that Real Madrid is ready to give up Xiaodonggao." ”

Mendes snorted and said: "There are also four companies competing together, and Manchester United's conditions are not for rent." ”

Ferguson has been in football for decades, and he didn't know the meaning of Mendes's words, so he said happily: "Jorge, it's not been a day or two since we intersected, you have sent a lot of people to Manchester United, I, Ferguson, are worthy of you, as long as you help me get Xiao Donggao, as long as I can do things, I will definitely help you do it." ”

Mendes wanted this sentence, and he smiled: "The lord is serious, we don't need such a deal between us, the main thing should be to consider the needs of Manchester United and the development of players." ”

Ferguson said: "Manchester United urgently needs a striker, Scholes is old, Rooney and Anderson can't replace him, Xiao Donggao is the most suitable candidate, in addition to Ronaldo, he is the first player I feel must buy, and Manchester United's commercial development is definitely much better than Inter Milan, and it can also give Xiao Donggao the best growth environment, which is the best of both worlds." ”

Mendes put away his smile and said seriously: "Sir, now the high salary can no longer satisfy Xiaodong, he wants to get the core position of the team, he wants to compete with Kaka, Messi and Ronaldo for the Ballon d'Or, can Manchester United satisfy him?"

Ferguson groaned for a moment and said, "Yes." ”

Mendes said: "What if Rooney doesn't go." ”

Ferguson said firmly: "Even if Rooney doesn't leave, I will let him assist Xiao Donggao, just like he assisted Ronaldo back then." ”

When Mendes heard this, he said: "Okay, I don't pray for an annual salary compared to Manchester City, but it can't be less than what Inter Milan gives." ”

Ferguson said: "This is definitely more than Inter Milan, by the way, Mr. Glazer wants to get all the portrait rights of Xiao Donggao." ”

When Mendes heard this, he refused, and said: "This is absolutely impossible, Inter Milan is half of the portrait rights, and behind Xiaodong is the vast Chinese market." ”

Ferguson didn't want to dream too much at night, and said: "I'll talk about image rights slowly in the future, Jorge, you must help me get this done, don't look at me old, even if I retire, whoever is the next Manchester United coach can be a seven-point master." ”

Mendes smiled: "Sir, in the team I have worked with, you and Chairman da Costa are the ones I respect and trust the most, can I still help others if I don't help you?" Don't worry, I am at least 70% sure of convincing Xiaodong." ”

Ferguson was overjoyed: "Actually, Xiao Donggao is also interested in Manchester United, and with your help, I think things can definitely be done." ”

Mendes said: "Okay, without further ado, I'll go to Milan to discuss with Xiaodong." ”

Although Mendes no longer mentions Anderson's signing and the fact that he has just recommended players, Ferguson knows that if he doesn't mention it, it is estimated that this 7 percent will become less than 5 percent if he returns to it.

"That, Jorge, don't panic, what's the name of the newcomer you just mentioned, I think he's very tall, Manchester United needs a high school striker. ”

Mendes seemed to remember this, and said: "It's called Beibei, 20 years old, originally in the star of Aradoma, 1.9 meters tall, good technology and fast speed, bought by Guimarães of the Portuguese Super League, definitely a potential newcomer at the level of Nani and Anderson, Manchester United's original assistant coach Queiroz is ready to call him into the national team, 9 million euros is definitely a conscience price, once he plays in Guimaraes, it is estimated that it will start at 30 million." ”

Ferguson was anxious for Mendes to help him get Gao Xiaodong and didn't care whether what Mendes said was true or not, and immediately agreed: "Okay, let him come with Xiaodonggao." ”

Mendes was overjoyed, but he looked very emotional, and said: "The lord is resolute in his work, Wenger has always been known to be good at digging demons, but he is still not able to compare with tiredness, and it is reasonable to be suppressed by you for so many years." ”

Ferguson was also comfortable, so he said: "When the decision continues, it will be chaotic, Wenger is too hesitant." ”

Mendes said: "Okay, sir, there are only a few days left until August, and I will go to Milan." ”

Ferguson said: "Okay, I won't keep you, everything is going well." ”

"Okay, thank you, sir, goodbye. ”

Mendes got Anderson's contract extension and Bebe's transfer, mended his relationship with Ferguson, and left Manchester contentedly.