'Based on the reliable information we have received, Barcelona have only one option at left-back. ”

Cantarero is the team's technical director, overseeing the technical department, overseeing the first team, youth team, scouting and data analysis departments, overseeing the club's competitive affairs, and recruiting is one of his responsibilities.

"That's Alba in our team, Barcelona has no ambitions for him, and sporting director Subisareta called me personally yesterday to hope that we can seriously study the possibility of Alba moving to Barcelona. ”

"How do you answer?" Gao Han raised his head, looked at the technical director, and asked with concern.

Cantarero shook his head and smiled, "I told him that Alba is not for sale. ”

Everyone in the room burst out laughing.

Not for sale, this transfer term has become an exclusive term for many media and fans to ridicule Chinatown, almost every time a player in Chinatown receives a poaching, it will be emphasized again and again that this player is not for sale, but in fact?

Last season, Gao Han repeatedly emphasized that James Rodriguez was not for sale, and he said with great seriousness that this time he was serious, but what was the result?

When Real Madrid raised the transfer fee to 80 million euros and was willing to pay a termination fee for James Rodriguez, Gao Han had no choice but to sell the Colombian midfielder in a broken promise, which made him ridiculed by the media and fans, but all those in the know can understand Gao Han's decision.

In the professional league, there can be no non-sale at all, the so-called non-sale is just the transfer fee from the other party that lacks sincerity and does not want to sell, so it is called non-sale.

If someone is willing to pay 150 million euros for Messi, or even 200 million euros in transfer fees, it is estimated that Barcelona will also sell the Argentine superstar, because they think it is worth it.

Therefore, for ridicule and sarcasm, Gao Han laughed at it.

"Barcelona's left-back has a long history of weakness, and it should have been brought in last summer, but there has been no movement, and after last season's slump, it is estimated that there will be no more hesitation this season, and it is not surprising that Vilanova will want to get Alba. Gao Han sighed softly, he had a hunch that Alba was afraid that he would not be able to keep it.

First, Alba is from the La Masia Academy, and the so-called youth training feelings are a bit unrealistic, to put it bluntly, Barcelona is one of the top giants in European football, and Alba wants to go back, which is a matter of course.

The situation is the same as Cesc Fabregas last year, think about it differently, if Fabregas is an Arsenal academy, but plays for Barcelona and serves as the captain of the team, then he will leave Barcelona and return to Arsenal for the so-called feelings?

In the second case, Alba and Cesc Fabregas are exactly the same, they are both from the Barcelona area, and returning to play for Barcelona is like a homecoming for them.

There is an old saying in the Chinese that wealth does not return to the homeland, just like a night walk in brocade.

"What do you think of the technical department?" Gao Han asked Cantarero again.

Not only him, but everyone in the conference room looked at the technical director, waiting for his opinion.

'Alex Sandro has done well in the team and we all agreed that even if Alba were to be sold, the Brazilian left-back would be able to step up quickly, but we need to bring in a quality substitute at left-back, preferably younger. ”

Alba is a veteran of the team for many years, Alex Sandro has always been his substitute, but the Brazilian left-back is only 21 years old, the Copa del Rey is his main force, the league and the Champions League are also no less substitutes, or started during Alba's absence, there are many opportunities to practice in the game, and the strength is also very good.

The same situation is also Danilo on the right, although the Brazilian right-back is a year older than Carvajal, but he is Carvajal's substitute, and the performance is also good, Chinatown has always made a plan, once Carvajal and Alba leave, Danilo and Alex Sandro will take advantage of the trend.

At the same time, Chinatown will also bring in players as substitutes to fill the vacancy.

Cantarero's words are tantamount to giving the green light to Alba's transfer.

Gao Han thought for a while, nodded and said: "Since this is the case, then it is decided, but now there is an extreme shortage of excellent fullbacks in European football, especially left-backs, and Chelsea is also in urgent need of a left-back, so if Barcelona wants to get Alba, it is okay to terminate the contract for 50 million euros." ”

Everyone looked at each other, and a 23-year-old full-back asked for 50 million euros, is this too outrageous?

According to the information revealed by Subisareta, Barcelona are only willing to give a maximum of 30 million euros. ”

"That can't be. Gao Han shook his head and waved his hand, "If they are resolute, then tell them to talk after the European Cup." ”

At the European Championship, the most important tournament of the summer, Alba is the main left-back of the Spanish national team.

As things stand, Spain's overall strength is still stronger than all other teams, with Alba and Carvajal both Spain internationals, and two attacking full-backs who are likely to excel in the European Championships, especially Alba.

In contrast, Carvajal will have to compete with Arbeloa for the main position, but Alba is the absolute main force.

In this case, if Alba can perform in the European Championship, his value will surely soar again, which is why Barcelona chose to contact Chinatown before the European Championship.

"Barcelona also want Rakitic, Real Madrid are looking at De Gea, Eden Hazard, Rakitic and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Atletico Madrid are interested in Herrera and Godin, Chelsea are looking at Pierre-Emerick and Alba, Inter Milan, Juventus and Roma are all very interested in players like Miranda, Pelle and Rakitic. ”

Cantarero's words silenced everyone present.

Chinatown did well last season, but the poaching that followed was also overwhelming.

"They now see us as a training factory, like a supermarket for players, where they can buy players as long as they can afford it. Gao Han's eyes flashed with a hint of fierceness, and he sneered maliciously.

This is indeed the status quo of Chinatown, and it cannot be denied.

In the past few years, in order to build a new stadium and to fill the financial deficit, the team has had to sell off its star players again and again, from Falcao to Diego Costa to Michu, from Ramirez to Schneiderlin to Mkhitaryan to James Rodriguez, and China Town has fallen in front of the opponent's cheque again and again.

There is no doubt that this is caused by the black store model promoted by Gao Han, and it cannot be said wrong, after all, Chinatown can go to this day, which proves that the black store model promoted by Gao Han back then is correct, but time has changed, and Chinatown has basically broken even its financial balance last season.

What's more, the slump at the beginning of last season and the ups and downs of the team's results have taught the management a lot of lessons.

"Armando, what do you think?" Gao Han turned to look at the general manager.

Armando Marcos looked at Cantarero, then at the rest of his colleagues, and finally at Gao Han.

"I don't think it's possible for the team to be poached by other teams, even if we have to sell people, we can't be unrestrained, otherwise, how can we continue to play in the new season? ”

After a pause, the general manager of the club continued to elaborate on his point.

"We have done a detailed research and analysis, and the outstanding performance of the Champions League last season not only brought us 40 million euros in prize money, but also had a huge effect on our club's brand. ”

"Also, according to the data of a well-known third-party organization in Germany, the players in our team are not very old, and the outstanding performance in the Champions League has increased the value of the players, so I think we should adjust the club's strategy appropriately, keep pace with the times, and strive to qualify for the Champions League. ”

How much of a benefit it is to play in the Champions League, everyone has already seen from the previous financial reports, this is the first time in the history of Chinatown that it has broken even without having to sell people, so to speak, the temptation of the Champions League is too great.

Arsenal sells people every year, but in order to keep the Champions League, Wenger does not hesitate to spend a lot of money for Michu.

It has been revealed that after missing out on Champions League qualification for two consecutive seasons, Valencia has learned the hard way and decided to strengthen reinforcements this summer, including Lyon's left-back Sissoko, Real Madrid Gago and Canales and other players.

"I agree with Armando. Cantarero also responded.

"We were promoted and we were aiming for relegation, but let's not forget that we've been in La Liga for three years, 10th in the first year and 4th in the second two years, so it's been a very hard work, but I'm sure no one will treat us as if we were promoted again. ”

'So, I'm very supportive of Armando's suggestion that we should adjust our strategy and try to stay in the top four. ”

The support of the club's two powerful bigwigs also made the heads of various departments in the conference room talk about it.

Judging from the reaction on the spot, the vast majority of those who support keeping the top four are still in favor, and even if they don't, they basically believe that the team should not sell people by a large margin, and last season lost the entire central axis one after another, which had a huge weakening of the team, and everyone saw it.

If it weren't for the slump at the start of the season, it would have been possible for Chinatown to go one step further and even pull Atletico Madrid down.

Of course, this is an afterthought, but it clearly sends a positive signal to Gao Han that he can no longer look at today's Chinatown from the perspective of three years ago.

Sell, definitely sell, but only sell those that can't be kept.

After thinking about it, Gao Han nodded heavily and said, "Okay, since everyone agrees, let's do it according to Armando and Carlos's opinions, and do our best to retain the players." ”

This decision means that Chinatown is bound to break the club's salary structure again and give a group of players another salary increase in exchange for the players' contract renewal with the club and stay at the club with peace of mind.

However, in this way, the team's financial expenditure will be greatly increased.

With the current situation in Chinatown, once the salary is raised, it will definitely catch up with the level of Valencia and Sevilla, will the club's finances be able to withstand it at that time?

After all, the team's matchday earnings are at the bottom of La Liga.

But Armando Marcos appears confident.

"Mr. Gao Han, you must have forgotten another thing. ”

(End of chapter)