Chapter 61: Changing the Courtyard (Part I)

According to the Mirror, Blackburn Rovers are close to signing a contract extension with manager Jose Mourinho for five years and a salary of £80,000 a week. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info

Jose Mourinho's Blackburn Rovers have impressed in a number of competitions in recent years, and with Blackburn running a contract of less than two seasons, Arthur has urged the club to open contract extensions with the Portuguese.

It is understood that the negotiations between the two sides have been going on for a long time, and according to sources, just this weekend, the negotiations between the two sides went further.

Although Jose Mourinho's Blackburn Rovers have just been eliminated from the Champions League by Barcelona this season, they are still performing very well in the Premier League, in addition to the usual tight defense in the past, and the team's attacking attributes have been improved.

Arthur, who is the president of the club, praised Mourinho in an interview with the media, comparing him to Manchester United's legendary coach Alex Ferguson, "Jose has the potential to become a Blackburn legend, of course, if you only play for a year or two at the club, you won't become a legend, I hope Mourinho can play for Blackburn for more than 10 years like Sir Alex Ferguson." ”

Just when everyone thought that Mourinho and Blake would continue to walk hand in hand and continue to write the Blue Devils' grand cause together, the "Sun" suddenly broke a fierce news!

"Mourinho has a heart, Milan or Madrid next?"

Just when Mourinho was thinking about whether the team should go all out to attack the FA Cup, he suddenly received an invitation from Inter Milan President Moratti, who had been contacted last summer because of the transfer of Ibrahimovic.

For Moratti's appointment, Mourinho has no reason to refuse it in public or private.

Of course, the reason why he agreed to meet Moratti was not because Mourinho wanted to go to Inter Milan, but it is always good to have multiple ways in football.

And the president of a club from a big club like Inter Milan came to see him in person, and out of politeness, he had to meet each other.

Moratti set the meeting place for the two in a luxury box at the hotel.

As soon as Mourinho arrived at the box, Moratti, dressed in a casual suit, walked up and gave Mourinho a warm hug: "José, my friend." Finally got a chance to meet you! ”

Mourinho obviously didn't expect the other party to be so enthusiastic, and he also replied with a smile: "Hehe, Mr. Moratti." Nice to see you! ”

"Jose, you still call me Massimo, that's what my friends call me. We're friends now, aren't we? Moratti said after luring Mourinho into his place.

Mourinho sensed Moratti's unusual enthusiasm and returned with a smile again: "Massimo, if you don't dislike it, I think of course we are friends!" ”

"Jose, how could it be? It's an honor to be your friend. You're only in your early 40s, but you're already a world-class top coach, and I really admire the results of winning six crowns and defending the Champions League! Moratti didn't rush to get to the topic of the day, but kept saying compliments to Mourinho.

"Hehe, Massimo, you are too modest. Compared to you, I'm far behind, I'm just the manager of a team and you're the president of a club like Inter! Mourinho also did not skimp on his praise for Moratti.

"Jose, originally I wanted to invite you to Milan and let me be a tour guide to take you for a good time. But considering that we will inevitably become the topic of gossip when we meet. So, I'm going to invite you to a more private room. Moratti looked at Mourinho and said.

After hearing Moratti's words, Mourinho felt a little more fond of Italy's most fanatical president.

"Well, I'd like to have that opportunity, too." Mourinho's words were by no means just polite words, if he could, he would like to be friends with Moratti, and there is no interest in them.

"José, like Italy and Milan? If that's the case, I want you to coach Inter! Moratti said with a formal expression.

Seeing that Moratti finally got to the point, Mourinho also smiled in his heart. He also understands that Moratti is the chairman of the giant club of Inter Milan after all, and there is no reason for him to spend so much time and effort just to have a meal and chat with other coaches.

"Massimo, thank you for your kindness. But I don't think I can go to Inter, at least...... Not going for a while. Mourinho smiled faintly, hesitated and declined Moratti's offer.

A subtle hint of frustration flashed in Moratti's eyes, but soon a smile returned to his face, and he continued to fight: "Do you feel like you haven't pursued it after Blackburn's six crowns?" Why not come to Milan for a new challenge? I can give you all the rights about the first team, you will be in charge of all the transfers of the team, and when you come to Milan, you can not only be a coach, but a manager. I think the two of us will join forces and Inter Milan will definitely be able to suppress the guys from Juventus and San Siro and become a real top team! ”

After hearing Moratti's words, Mourinho had to admit that he was very moved. Because this old Italian man painted a beautiful blueprint for him, and a motivation to move him forward!

And what attracts Mourinho the most is that Moratti has completely handed over the transfer power to himself.

Although Arthur has gradually delegated the transfer authority, it is still discussed by the vice-president Mensa Bangsu, sporting director Monchi and Mourinho, and the final decision is made by Arthur, Mourinho feels a lot of interference, and it is difficult to perfectly realize his intentions.

However, after thinking about it for a while, Mourinho still rejected the idea in his heart.

If you really want to leave Blackburn, going to Inter Milan is naturally a very good choice, but Mourinho has also heard a lot of shady scenes in Serie A about "gambling" and "doping", and he really doesn't want to get involved rashly. What's more, he is not particularly familiar with the situation of Inter Milan at the moment.

"Massimo, I think I've thought it through. And I believe that it won't be long before Inter Milan can become the Serie A champions with the support of a willing boss like you, and it's only a matter of time before they become European champions. I've had a great time at Ewood Park, and at least for now, I can't convince myself to go to another battlefield and start a new challenge. Mourinho again refused.

"At the moment, what about the end of the season? I won't give up, and I hope you'll still be able to agree to my invitation next month. Moratti said with some reluctance.

"Let's leave tomorrow's business to tomorrow." Mourinho didn't expect that a rich man like Moratti would be like a child and not give up on such a trivial matter, it's really a bit ...... Cute.

Hearing Mourinho reject him again, Moratti's expression looked disappointed. However, he still looked very personable, and he said with a smile: "Well, since you have made up your mind, I will not force you." But we're still friends...... Isn't it? ”

Moratti was like a boy who was rejected for a girl's courtship, and said, "Then can we still be friends?" ”

"Of course! Although this is the second time I've met you, I think we're very close! I think we can be very good friends! "Mourinho naturally wouldn't refuse to be friends with Moratti.

After all, Moratti's identity is also a pivotal figure in European football.

Next, Mourinho and Moratti were like a pair of friends, chatting about various topics.

Thanks to a good job of secrecy, this meeting between Mourinho and Moratti did not reach the ears of the media.

Just two days after the meeting with Moratti, Mourinho received another phone call from Real Madrid, and Florentino, who was high up at the Bernabeu, also went to England to meet Mourinho.

This time, Mourinho and Florentino met in a luxurious private room.

The Real Madrid president also showed great enthusiasm, but Mourinho did not see Moratti's sincerity in his eyes, but a little more of a businessman's philistine.

Even so, Mourinho patiently spoke to Florentino.

"Jose, have you ever considered coming over to coach at the best club in the world?" These were Florentino's first words when he spoke about the core issue of the day.

Compared with Moratti's sincerity, Florentino has the heroic temperament of a successful person, but in terms of Moratti's urgency, Mourinho does not feel 100% sincerity of the other party.

While Real Madrid are indeed rated as the best team of the last century, and the Galacticos are also the most dazzling club in world football, even Blackburn Rovers have the best record this year, Mourinho knows that the Bernabeu is not a good place for him, at least not yet.

After Mourinho politely declined the invitation, Florentino was not annoyed, and the two continued to chat, but the atmosphere was not as harmonious as before.

But to Mourinho's surprise, on the night he and Florentino met, the photos of the two walking out of the hotel were revealed by The Sun, and even the news of Moratti's secret trip to Blackburn was also published.

For a while, the problem between Mourinho and Blackburn Rovers became the biggest focus of European football! (To be continued.) )