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In the high-level conference room at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea's behind-the-scenes owner, Roman Abramovich, couldn't help but be complacent, laughing, "Good luck in this draw, excellent, very good, haha." Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info"

In the conference room, assistant Granovschia, chairman Bruce Barker, CEO Peter Kenyon, who has just returned from Nyon, Switzerland, and head coach Jose Mourinho, who came to the meeting, were all happy.

With a draw against Porto, Chelsea can be said to have stepped on one foot in the quarter-finals.

They still have this self-confidence.

"In the past four years, I have invested no less than 100 million yuan a year, bringing in batch after batch of stars, even if it is to use money to advance, I believe this money should be enough to put our Chelsea on the podium of the Champions League. ”

Abramovich couldn't help but shake his head to himself over there when he said this.

He has always believed in the magical power of money.

When Gao Han was coaching, he believed that after Gao Han left, he was even more convinced.

Many people outside rumored that he regretted Gao Han's departure, which was simply nonsense, on the contrary, he never regretted the decision he made, even if he occasionally flashed a trace of this thought, he would quickly be suppressed by him.

Because he is convinced that there is nothing in this world that money cannot do.

If there is, it is certainly not a problem of money, but of people.

So, if Mourinho can't do it, then change someone, someone who can do it, to be the manager.

Abramovich calmed down and looked deeply at Mourinho.

The Portuguese madman knew what the boss meant, nodded and said: "This signing is good, I am sure enough to lead the team to qualify." ”

Just as the Russian nodded, Mourinho changed his words, "However, it is easy to get into the quarterfinals, and it is a little difficult to stand out from the quarterfinals." ”

"What do you mean?" asked Granovskia.

Mourinho knew that she was Abramovich's close aide and that her problem was the same as that of the Russians.

"According to the draw of this season's Champions League, there are many strong dialogues in the group stage, which has created enough momentum, and it is also very eye-catching to the knockout round of 16, Inter Milan vs. Real Madrid, Barcelona vs. Liverpool, all of which are quite interesting games, but the real excitement is in the quarterfinals and semifinals, and even the final. ”

"Yes," Peter Kenyon nodded, "and it is reported that UEFA has learned the painful lessons of Porto's triumph and lost a lot of business operations, and it is not clear how this suspenseful schedule will be arranged, intentionally or unintentionally." ”

Whether the draw is fair and fair has always been questioned by fans around the world, but it has never been conclusive.

It should be said that, from a commercial point of view, UEFA deliberately plans the format, for example, there are brackets in the group stage, but if you want to say which team is deliberately targeted, it should not be.

As for the major European giants, the major teams have basically acquiesced to this rule, after all, the business income has increased, and everyone has more money, so naturally they will not care too much.

Sometimes, the results in the Champions League are too good, and it is not necessarily a good thing.

Abramovich was able to mix with today's status, and he was already a good person, and he immediately saw the meaning of Mourinho's words, and smiled secretly in his heart, "Jose, what specific plans do you have, let's hear about it." ”

Mourinho was encouraged and nodded: "There are some plans, mainly because our team needs to strengthen reinforcements in a few positions at present, but I heard that not long ago you decided to ...... in terms of reinforcements."

Not long ago, Abramovich said in an interview with the media that the era of Chelsea's high-profile money-burning reinforcements has passed, and he wants to tighten the monetary base appropriately.

Over the years, this type of player has been uncommon, such as Kezman.

High-level players are a bit more expensive, but they are more secure, expensive and valuable, and can make some impact in the transfer market, which is more cost-effective than bringing in players who are cheap but not necessarily good.

Everyone present understood what Mourinho meant, this is to buy people during the winter break.

Abramovich thought for a moment, gently tapped the oval table next to him with his right hand, hesitated for a moment, and then pointed at Mourinho, "How sure are you?"

The Portuguese looked very determined, and his whole body revealed a strong confidence, "It depends on how many people you give me." ”

"You say. ”

"A centre-back, what I want most is Carvalho at Atletico Madrid. ”

Abramovich looked at Peter Kenyon, who shook his head and said, "I'm afraid it's not easy, Atletico Madrid won't even talk to us, and he's Mendes' man." ”

Jorge Mendes, Abramovich is very familiar with him, he knows very well that this is a vampire-like guy, not to mention that he had a very unpleasant quarrel with him because of the high cold, this time it is really necessary to dig hard, and it is impossible to produce a lot of blood.

"Then the other one, Porto centre-back Pepe. ”

Peter Kenyon looked embarrassed, "This is also Mendes' player, and Porto should not agree, besides, he can't play in the Champions League when he comes." ”

Pepe is a rising defensive star in Europe this season, and he has performed very well in Porto, but his agent is Mendes, and there have been media rumors that many giants, including Real Madrid, have targeted him, which has led to a skyrocketing value of more than 20 million euros.

When Mourinho heard this, he fell silent.

Abramovich's face was also a little uncomfortable, and he looked at Peter Kenyon, who knew it and sighed.

"Perhaps, we can look for it again, preferably if we can play in the Champions League and have good quality. ”

Mourinho nodded slightly, "That's Deportivo central defender Andrade, but I also want Manchester City's Maika Richards, I like this youngster very much, they can all play in the Champions League." ”

Peter Kenyon raised his eyebrows when he heard this, these two players are worth at least 20 million pounds together, especially Maika Richards, who is one of the hottest young players in the Premier League this season, and I don't know if he can win 15 million pounds.

Abramovich also noticed Peter Kenyon's eyes and knew he had to make a decision at this point.

It is clear that Andrade is Jose Vega's man and a Portugal international, who had not been able to reach the World Cup due to injury, and Mourinho must have wanted him for a long time.

As for the previous Carvalho and Pepe, they were just bargaining chips.

This guy is shrewd!

But in the past few years, especially after Gao Han left the team, everyone laughed at him openly and secretly, thinking that it was an extremely wrong decision for him to let Gao Han go, but he himself never believed in this evil.

He doesn't believe it, he has money, and he can't get a Champions League title.

Now that the team is in good shape, having beaten defending champions Barcelona in the group stage, Mourinho is so confident that he feels this should be his most promising season since taking charge of Chelsea.

Thinking of this, he stood up, propped his hands on the table, and looked at Mourinho.

"Jose, let me ask you again, how sure are you?"

Mourinho's eyes did not dodge at all, staring at him without giving an inch, "You give me people, I will give you a championship." ”

Without waiting for Abramovich to think more, Mourinho added, "You should understand, Roman, our goal is the same. ”

yes, consistently!

Roman Abramovich has always wanted to prove to everyone that he can still win the championship without the cold, and Mourinho has always been thinking about how to get out of the shadow left by the cold?

In the past two years, no matter what he has achieved, no matter how his team has performed, everyone will think of Gao Han.

If he wins, it is because Gao Han has left him a treasure trove, and if he loses, that is, he Mourinho himself has no ability.

Abramovich is fed up with these days, and so is he Mourinho!

"Good, good, good. Abramovich pointed at Mourinho and nodded vigorously, "I'm here to give you a promise, Jose, you want people, I give you people, you want power, I will give you rights, I give you no upper limit on the transfer budget, but if you don't get the Champions League ......"

Abramovich's eyes widened and he didn't say anything more.

"I take the initiative to resign, I don't need you to fire. Mourinho also stood up and solemnly promised.

Everyone at the scene could see that he was also out of the way.

In European football, there is an unwritten rule that to fire a manager, you usually have to pay an additional termination fee, the exact amount and length of which depends on the negotiation between the two parties, and some even reach the annual salary of the manager, and it must be paid until he finds his next coaching job, or until the contract expires.

The most famous is Inter Milan's head coach Cooper, after he was fired by Moratti, he did not contact the job immediately, but took the annual salary paid by Inter Milan and sat at home for a good rest for a while.

It can be said that during Zaccheroni's tenure, Inter Milan actually paid the annual salaries of two managers at the same time.

But on the other hand, if the manager voluntarily resigns, then the club will be able to minimize or even pay the release fee, which for Mourinho is at least a few million euros.

So, this time he did let it go.

With his eyes glued to the back of the departing Mourinho, a cruel smile appeared on Abramovich's lips.

"Boss, do you really want to support him as much as you can?" asked Granovskia.

Abramovich looked at his assistant and smiled slightly, "Since I was very young, I have learned a truth, if a person can be ruthless enough to rip flesh from his body, then he must have the determination to not give up until he achieves his goal." ”

After hearing this, everyone looked at the direction in which Mourinho left, and they all nodded in unison, and even a little awe-inspired.

It can be seen that Mourinho is doing everything he can to regain his dignity as a professional manager.

He doesn't want to live in the shadow of the cold forever, and he wants everyone to get to know him again.

"My experience over the years has taught me that when you encounter this kind of person, you either fight with him or you just get out of the way, but don't get in his way. ”

What will happen to him in his way, Abramovich didn't say, but the meaning was clear.

Abramovich is an oligarch who has been killed in the sea of corpses and blood in Russia, he has seen everyone, and he will not be wrong to look at people.

"Peter, tell Arneson not to provoke him. ”

"I understand. Peter Kenyon nodded.

In the past period, there have been rumours that Chelsea's management have used sporting director Arneson to set Mourinho in the air.

"Also, whatever he wants, I will support him as much as I can. ”

After saying that, Abramovich stood up.

It can be seen that he is looking forward to the showdown between Mourinho and Gao Han.

It's not just Mourinho's showdown, it's his.