Chapter 645: The Decision Behind It
Inter Milan shocked the world, and the next day the world's sports media reported the game on the front page, and Mourinho and Gao Xiaodong, who decided the victory of the game, became the focus of world football.
"Gao Xiaodong destroyed the Universe Team with two passes and two shots!"
"Jose Mourinho beat Pep Guardiola!"
"Gao Xiaodong defeated Golden Globe winner Messi!"
"Inter Milan defends the honor of the planet!"
"Gao Xiaodong shattered Barcelona's dream of winning the championship!"
"A night of glory for Inter and Serie A"
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The whole world is full of voices praising Inter Milan, calling them the strongest Inter Milan in the past 40 years, but the players of Inter Milan are still very calm, except for the day after the game, many players said something excessive, the next day everyone should train and train, should rest and rest, no one talks about the past games, no one talks about Barcelona, everyone calmly waits for the second leg in a week.
The calm was only for the Inter players, and for Mourinho, the day after the game was the least quiet of his coaching career.
On the afternoon of the second day of the game, Mourinho had just returned home with his players after returning to training, when Mendes arrived and brought him explosive news, Real Madrid officially approached Moratti and decided to bring him to the Bernabeu after the game.
"You guys played so well in this game that President Florentino can't wait, he made me an offer yesterday and made an invitation to you. ”
Mendes with a smile, yesterday's game meant no less to him than Mourinho and Gao Xiaodong, the score of 4:0 can almost ensure that Inter Milan will reach the final again after 45 years, even if he can't win the championship, Mourinho and Gao Xiaodong are also very successful in Inter Milan, Mourinho's reputation can surpass Guardiola, straight to Ferguson, Gao Xiaodong has a good chance to reach the top five of the Golden Ball, with Ronaldo, Gao Xiaodong and Mourinho, Mendes can almost sit and collect money.
"How much did President Florentino offer?" Mourinho's eyes lit up.
"The annual salary is 10 million euros, which is not as high as what Inter Milan gives, but the bonus is very high, up to 15 million, and you also have 75% of the image rights, which is also a huge amount of income with Real Madrid's ability. Mendes said.
"It's okay a year, but I still have two years left on my contract with Inter. Mourinho's words have exposed his true thoughts, although Real Madrid's results have not been good in recent years, but Real Madrid is still the world's No. 1 giant, for all coaches, coaching Real Madrid is a temptation that cannot be refused, want to become the best coach in the world, coaching the best team is the only way, although Inter Milan is also a giant, but the fame and status strength and Real Madrid are not at all on the same magnitude.
Mendes said: "You don't have to worry about the contract, President Florentino said that he will pay Inter Milan liquidated damages, of course, Florentino does not want the two clubs to have conflicts, if you agree, he will personally talk to President Moratti." ”
"Why can't we wait until the end of the season? It's less than a month before the end of the season. Mourinho frowned, he had made a name for himself after beating Barcelona and now preferred to think about going to Real Madrid at the end of the season.
Mendes smiled: "Jose, is it a difference between deciding now or deciding at the end of the season? It's all a default, although Florentino admires you very much and treats you as the first choice, but he doesn't put all the bets on you, as far as I know, Benitez, Arsene Wenger, and Ancelotti are also among Real Madrid's scouts, I still hope you make a decision early and don't be preempted." ”
Mourinho frowned, walking back and forth in the living room, almost a minute later, Mourinho stopped, said: "Jorge, I don't hide my thoughts, I want to go to Real Madrid, but now the three titles are still undecided, I am worried that my decision will affect the morale and morale of the army, I hope to be able to give Inter Milan an unprecedented treble and then retreat bravely, instead of leaving in disgrace." ”
Mendes smiled: "Jose, you are too worried, there are still four rounds of the league, you are 7 points ahead, you haven't lost a game now, can you still lose three games in the end?" I won't talk about the Coppa Italia with Rome, it's insignificant, the Champions League final, whether it is against Lyon and Manchester United, the players of Inter Milan have to work hard, they haven't won the Champions League in 45 years, who doesn't care if you go or not, so your current decision won't affect anything, and I won't let Real Madrid make this matter public, and President Florentino is not stupid, will publicize this matter?"
Of course, Mourinho is also very aware of these situations, in fact, he just hopes that Mendes can push back the matter of coaching Real Madrid again, "Jorge, can't you push it back for another month? ”
Mendes said: "A month, Jose, it must be Manchester United who will advance to the Champions League final, are you sure you can beat Alex Ferguson to win the Champions League? If you can't win the Champions League, your current prestige will only be weakened, if Ancelotti wins the Premier League, his competitiveness will be further improved, Jose, in charge of Inter Milan and Chelsea, you can only be one of the best coaches in the world, only by coaching a team like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United, you can become the best coach in the world." If you want to be on top of the world, you have to be one step ahead, Benitez and Carlo Ancelotti are no worse than you, if they take the place of Real Madrid, maybe they will start another Real Madrid dynasty. ”
Mendes's words touched Mourinho, he clenched his fists, slammed the back of the sofa, and said: "Okay, I've decided, accept Real Madrid's offer." ”
Mendes laughed, poured a glass of wine for Mourinho and himself, held it up, and said: "It was the right decision. Real Madrid is your stage. ”
After Mourinho and Mendes had a drink, he suddenly remembered Gao Xiaodong and said: "By the way, Jorge, Xiaodong I have to take to Real Madrid, and you have to explain this to President Florentino." ”
This time it was Mendes' turn to frown, "Xiaodong's problem is not easy to handle, yesterday Barcelona President Laburta called me and said that Barcelona wants Xiaodong, and President Moratti doesn't want to sell people." ”
Mourinho was taken aback and said movingly: "Jorge, even if Xiaodong doesn't go to Real Madrid, he must not go to Barcelona, with Messi and Xiaodong in Barcelona, how can you let me coach Real Madrid." ”
Mendes said: "So the problem is here, Real Madrid poached you, Moratti will definitely be unhappy, how can he sell Xiaodong to Real Madrid again, if Real Madrid is asked to pay 100 million liquidated damages, it is estimated that Florentino may not do it." ”
When Mourinho heard this, he also scratched his head, and dug the coach and the team's top cards together, and he was afraid that no one would want to change him, he pondered for a moment and said solemnly: "It is best to let Xiaodong go to Real Madrid, with Xiaodong assisting Ronaldo, I have full confidence to defeat Barcelona; ”
Mendes smiled faintly and said: "Okay, I'll sign an agreement with Real Madrid first, and then go all out to run Gao Xiaodong's affairs, you can play with peace of mind, strive to win the treble, and leave in style." ”
Mourinho said: "Okay, you have to keep it secret. ”
Mendes said: "Don't worry about this, until the Champions League final is over, this matter will not be exposed, I'll go see Xiaodong." ”
Mourinho said: "Okay. Have a meal together in the evening. ”
"Okay, I'll arrange this. Mendes said goodbye to Mourinho and drove to Gao Xiaodong's house.