Chapter 58

The celebration lasted late, and Juan was just about to fall asleep when there was a knock on the door.

Originally, he didn't want to pay attention to the sound outside, but I don't know why the knock on the door was so unyielding, Juan's head hurt, this time not because of overuse, but because of drinking, and fortunately he had returned to the hotel room where they were staying, not some strange place.

He quietly opened the door, and it was Jorge Méndez standing outside.

The agent who I haven't seen for a long time seems to have been partying all night, and until now his eyes are still red, and Juan can't help but laugh when he sees him: "Jorge, you're like a rabbit." ”

Jorge didn't care what he said, he gave him a big hug with a smile: "Congratulations to you Juan, and congratulations to me, both of our careers have soared." ”

"Big rise?" Juan was still a little confused at this moment, after all, last night was too exciting, and Jorge also understood this: "I went and knocked on the doors of several other people before looking for you, including Deco, who haven't woken up yet...... Seriously, it's all thanks to you and Jose, although we started late, we are now on the www.biquge.info of a very high pen and fun pavilion. ”

Juan didn't pay any attention to his words, and took his hand after a moment of silence.

Jorge Mendes had a favorite Patek Philippe watch, which Juan gave him, and it was probably a luxury for him for a long time, and because of its accurate chime, Juan was able to get the current point in time immediately.

Half past four in the morning.

Juan sighed, then raised his eyebrows: "Jorge, half past four in the morning?" No wonder you can't knock on anyone else's door...... They're probably still playing. ”

"Still playing?" Jorge was stunned, although he also rushed over overnight, but he really didn't expect it, the game started at nine o'clock and ended at half past ten, and now six hours have passed!

"I came back to bed at just after four o'clock." Juan gave a tactful hint, then yawned and let the man in, "And because I left early, I was poured several glasses of champagne." ”

"God...... And Cristiano: They were also poured a lot of wine? ”

Juan nodded a little sadly: "Yes, everyone knows that he used to go to the local nightclubs and bars when he was in Manchester, so he was very energetic, and I guess if it wasn't for me and Figo watching, Cristiano would have drowned on the spot." ”

"What about Quaresma?" Jorge asked hopelessly, and when he saw Juan's expression, he understood everything: "Then how did you come back?" ”

Juan couldn't help but smile: "Igor sent me back." ”

"Igor?" Jorge walked in, and when he heard the name, he was stunned for a moment, and then nodded very understandingly: "Your little friend really has nothing to say, and he wants to go to Laco with you to suffer...... I'm serious, if Real Madrid hadn't been willing to make a move, I'd have helped you get Cassie right now. ”

"You also said it, Real Madrid is not happy." Juan saw that his agent sat down straightforwardly with a bag, and knew that he was not here to chat or just congratulate him, so he could only rub his forehead, pour himself and him a glass of water, and sit down at the same time: "So, what is the situation now?" ”

"I don't know if the current situation is good or bad, but in general, I'm still making up for the better." Jorge sighed and took out a napkin from his bag - it was the list that Juan had written in the restaurant half a month ago, and it was hard to believe that Jorge had kept it carefully until now.

"There's nothing wrong with Postiga, Real Madrid said they could take him from the bench at the Bernabeu with 7.5 million, as you wish...... But Postiga said that Diego López also has a little bit of interest, and I don't think you want to joke about the 16-year-old guy in Costa Rica, right? ”

Juan raised his eyebrows: "Diego...... It seems that Madrid is a must-visit. ”

"Of course I have to go." Jorge glared at him with disgust, "Don't think I don't know you want to be lazy, but no, Postiga also needs you to sign the contract in person." ”

"Well," Juan sighed, "is there any good news to make me happy?" ”

"Of course there is good news, I brought Navas, David Luiz and Thiago Silva, I didn't spend much money except for that tall guy, to be honest Juan, he grew to more than 1.8 meters at the age of 16, Luis has a bright future!" Jorge was very excited, "But the other lists you mentioned, I'm still working on them......"

"What about Quaresma and Postiga?" Juan asked directly, and the Portuguese agent opened his mouth and was suspiciously silent.

Postiga ...... Tottenham's meaning, it seems that they want to send it back to their old club directly, and the transfer fee will be reduced, you never mentioned to me before that you want to buy Postiga, otherwise I would have started operating a long time ago! ”

"Postiga, I hesitated for a while." Juan said calmly: "I have thought about it for a long time, no matter what, he is a seedling of Portugal...... Forget about him, what about Quaresma? ”

"Quaresma, Quaresma...... Alas, honestly, why don't you give up on him? The Portuguese agent finally gritted his teeth and said this.

"How?" Juan raised an eyebrow. "Barcelona won't let people go, right?"

"It's not that they won't let go......," Jorge said after taking a deep breath, "they plan to let Quaresma return to Porto without a transfer fee first, which will be used as a bargaining chip to buy Deco, and the price is very high." ”

Juan naturally understands what he means, although both of them are players under him, but now it is obvious that Deco is much more important than Quaresma, and the treatment of Quaresma will naturally be more biased in the direction of Deco.

"I know I'm sorry for you and Ricardo, but ......" Jorge said and couldn't go on, they were all people under him, although he could also convince Juan and Quaresma with his eloquence, but he also knew that persuasion was easy, but the rift between them might be difficult to repair later.

Quaresma is a trifle, but Juan is not...... He is even his partner on a part level, and he is also the biggest benefactor at the moment, so he can't quarrel with Juan.

"I know what you're struggling with." Juan said softly, a cold light flashed in his eyes: "We will start our activities as soon as the morning dawns, go to Porto in the morning to talk to them, and then fly directly to Madrid in the afternoon." ”

"Isn't the schedule too rushed?" Jorge asked after a moment's hesitation.

"No, in fact, for Lako, there is not much time now." Juan sighed, "The season starts on August 23rd, but we already have warm-up games at the beginning of August...... And it's still a foreign country, and there are many troublesome things. ”

"Okay, then I'll book a ticket, and by the way, how many people have you already decided on Laco's 23-man roster?" Jorge asked as he lowered his head to book his ticket.

"About a dozen or twenty." Juan replied nonchalantly, snapping his fingers.

"Juan Bellerón, Andrade, Capdevilla, these three are Laco veterans; In terms of backline and goalkeepers, Keylor Navas, David Luiz and Thiago Silva are still young, but it is a waste to put them in the academy, and when the academy can't hold on, they will be allowed to play two games, and they can be brought to see the world during the competition; Then there are Postiga, Quaresma and Portillo up front...... Don't look at me like that, Jorge, those two people I'm bound to get. ”

"Okay, okay." Jorge raised his hand in surrender, and then said: "Diego López, a very developing goalkeeper, I think he is also quite capable, and then you wrote to my Shahin, David Silva and Diego Forlan, I have been in contact with them, and they all seem to be a little interested in Laco, especially after I explained that Laco is the coach, it seems that I may have underestimated your influence in La Liga and the team......"

"There's so much you don't know." Juan chuckled and bowed.

"Also, I have to sigh," Jorge laughed at the thought of something, "I didn't expect it, I didn't expect it, I thought you would never reach Manchester United." ”

Juan naturally knew who he was talking about, Diego Forlan, who was also a very hard working lad in the Manchester United academy, and often looked at the senior team with a very eager look when he was in Carrington, so he also had a good impression of this kid: "What's wrong with Manchester United? Since he can't get a foothold at Manchester United now, it's okay for me to dig it up, right? ”

"Well, you have a point...... That's pretty much it, right? Jorge put down his pen, "As long as you go out with me, these people will be in Laco's training ground in less than a week." ”

"If I'm not mistaken, now you're recruiting people on behalf of Laco and negotiating everywhere, right?" Juan smiled, not caring about Jorge's tricks, but said, "Actually, there are a few people who must get their hands on them, so I may need your help." ”

"As long as it's not Zidane, I should be fine......" Jorge said cautiously, without the slightest arrogance of "I will get you everything you want God if you want" two years later, but Juan is also understandable, after all, we are not developed yet: "Of course not Zidane's people." ”

"Okay, you name it, I'll make a note of it."

"Valente, Maniche, Basinas, Sitaritis, Zagorakis, Charlistias, Yanakopolos...... Why don't you remember? ”

Jorge clutched a pen and was stunned for a long time.

“…… Juan, are you drunk and still awake? ”

"No, I'm sober."

"You're sober?! You are very sober, how did you report the names of the Greek team?! ”

"Didn't I report the names of two of my teammates?"

"Oh, and you know you named your teammates...... I'm curious to know how they messed with you again, and I want to know even more, how did the Greek team offend you?? ”

"The Greek team doesn't have it, you can help me ask it, except for the other Basinas, I'm not very sure, they all have a little intention, but you also know that although Laco is short of people now, my personal idea is 'rather lack than excess', so it's almost the same if you help me ask those few, except for their captain and Basinas, it's not a pity that the rest can't be found."

Juan said a bunch so easily, but the more Jorge listened, the more frightened he became: "Ancestor, my little ancestor, you can just say it, what the hell is wrong with those two in Portugal, so angry??" ”

Juan smiled softly and calmly: "It's nothing, it's just that I suddenly feel that Portugal needs to strengthen its façade." ”

Jorge understood in seconds, so he happily lowered his head and wrote down the names of these two people.

"But if you make this list, Laco will soon become the world of the Portuguese and the Greeks." Jorge was very worried, but Juan only smiled: "No, you can look at it, those people in Greece can contact and see, if the price given by other teams is too high, let them go, we won't spend money in vain." ”

"Well, you have the final say...... So tell me, who are the other candidates on the list? Jorge was very hopeful and ready to write it down, after all, he also knew that Juan usually did big things, and he had been shocked, and it was not one or two things, so the Portuguese agent firmly believed that nothing would stun him again.

Then he realized that he was so stupid.

Maybe he still doesn't have enough experience, so he hasn't seen the world, so when he hears Juan's name, he will be so stunned that he almost can't even grasp the pen.

"What did you just say......

"I said, you go and ask Riquelme if he wants to renew his relationship with Redondo, didn't the two of them have a wonderful cooperation when they were in the national team?" Juan didn't care, "Of course, by the way, Romario can also be contacted, after all, as far as I know, he seems to be in the process of changing his next home now." ”

“…… Didn't we say okay, don't look for Zidane and the like? "Jorge Mendes, there's a bit of despair right now.

The head coaches under him are more and more uneasy than the other.

Chelsea are in a situation where everyone wants to buy and buy, and now that they are ready to make a big splash, the only thing Jorge can do for him is to keep making good players for him, signing reliable players and sending them over, such as Carvalho.

But compared to Juan, he really can only be regarded as a small fun!

"The three names you just reported are quite famous in football, I think you know better than I do...... Romario, Redondo and Riquelme all became famous earlier than Zinedine Zidane, and if you're not kidding me, you're definitely kidding me......"

Ronalio, Brazil's "lone wolf", a sharpshooter, Scolari did not take him to the 02 World Cup and brought a newcomer to the game, which caused an uproar in Brazil.

Redondo, Argentine midfielder, Juan's own mastery can be said to be mostly inherited from him, the body is strong and has its own aura, when he was in Real Madrid, he let the entire Bernabeu who was created never bow his head bow down and respected him as a prince, "Peerless" is not enough to be like him, it can be said that there are so many people who play football in football, and only four people are recognized as elegant in the style of football, and he is one of them.

Riquelme, the Argentine classical midfielder, was responsible for the offensive and defensive transformation of the entire Argentina during the years when Redondo refused to accept the call-up of the Argentine national team, and he was also recognized as one of the four most elegant players in football at that time.

"I'm not playing with you, I'm not joking, I'm serious." Juan waved his hand, "Redondo, his contract with AC Milan is over in less than a month, he is in Madrid now, I will contact him, as for the other two, I will leave it to you." ”

"You're too strong." Jorge wept and didn't dare to answer. "Besides, the three of them are already veterans over thirty, right?"

Juan raised an eyebrow and looked over, looking at Jorge with some trepidation.

But he didn't say anything special, just said softly: "The old soldier is not dead, but withering...... You see, they're definitely not as vulnerable as you think. ”

Who said those veterans were vulnerable!

Jorge looked aggrieved: "I just wanted to say that they may be a little expensive, you are ready." ”

"Afraid of what?" Juan smiled, "We have money!" ”

“……”

What is called thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi, the Portuguese agent knows it.

Two months ago, the two of them were still worried about Lako's only 40 million, but now they can make a bold direct bid on three world-class superstars - although they are former world-class superstars, but they are not bad!

I'm only in my early thirties, and I can still play for three or four years!

"Okay...... I'll say it, but they might turn it down because of you, after all, you know, how old you are...... Alas. Jorge sighed and was very pessimistic, "Otherwise, these people will be left to you, I really don't have any confidence to convince them." ”

"Coward." Juan laughed and teased him, in fact, he also knew that his agent was not timid at all, on the contrary, he could be said to be bold, as can be seen from the transfer of Cristiano and others, which is just a joke between their close friends. "Then if they give it to me, who will help me do what I want to do?"

"What are you going to do?" Jorge blinked, "If I can help, I'm obligated to do it!" ”

"Of course you can." Juan waited for him to say, "Help me go and grab someone with Atletico Madrid." ”

“…… Yes? ”

"I said, help me go and grab someone with Atletico Madrid, they have a fancy to someone, I also have a fancy to it, you go and grab a handful and try it." Juan patiently repeated, of course, he did not miss this opportunity to taunt his agent: "Is it me drinking or you drinking, why can't you hear anything tonight?" ”

"It's not that I can't hear clearly, I'm afraid I'm afraid I'll hear it wrong." Jorge looked bitter, "Big guy, I'm really a coward compared to you, you're so bold that you can almost cover the sky." ”

"Don't be afraid." Juan looked calm: "Anyway, it's just these people, if you can get it, you can get it, if you can't get it, Laco won't be able to play the new season, let's prepare for relegation." ”

"Don't mind! Why are you ready for relegation all of a sudden? The Portuguese agent's face was about to come out of the water, "Okay, okay, I know, I will try my best with the person you say...... By the way, since you mentioned two Argentine masters, do you remember the Argentine from Barcelona? ”

Juan was stunned, and it took a long time to remember the Argentine little man who was beaten by himself on the field court: "Oh...... What's wrong? ”

"Barcelona is very positive about his deal, saying that he can take it away for almost five million, but he has been silent personally, and he has never been willing to talk to me, what do you think?"

Juan pondered for a while and replied, "I'll have my own way then." ”

"What's the solution?" Jorge looked longing: "When the time comes, are you going to see Redondo with your left hand and Riquelmedi with your right hand?" Oh my God, this lineup, out of which Argentine player doesn't pounce excitedly? ”

"The line-up of Caginha and Maradona could be a little more appealing." Juan complained, "What are you thinking?" There is no such thing as a skimming of the eight characters. ”

"But it's not for me to say, Barcelona has a great favor to that kid, I guess he doesn't want to come to Laco." Jorge looked helpless, "He and his friend named Cesc Fabregas are a bit brainless, like a red heart to Barcelona." ”

"I'll have a way then, you can see it." Juan waved his hand, "Okay, now what's the problem?" ”

Jorge looked down at the list in his hand: "No." ”

"Okay, then let's go to bed first! After a few hours of recuperation, I went to see the president of Porto......" Juan yawned very casually, got up and waved at Jorge, "You also rest for a while, it's not too early, we will go to the battlefield in a while, no matter what, we have to recuperate." ”

Jorge heard that it made sense, so he followed Juan to bed.

So when Juan turned around and was about to pull the quilt, he was immediately shocked by Jorge Mendes' close face, and it took a long time to ask, "What are you doing?" ”

"Sleep." Jorge kicked off his shoes and took off his coat and tie very casually, "I don't know the owner of the bed next to you, it's not good to go to sleep rashly, your hotel sofa here is small, so I'll be reluctant to squeeze a bed with you to sleep." ”

Seeing that Juan didn't seem to be relieved, Jorge snatched the quilt and covered his body, closed his eyes very peacefully: "Good night, don't worry, I won't tell those female reporters how I slept with you." ”

“……”

The deathly silence lasted less than two seconds before the sound of a heavy object falling into the room, along with Jorge Mendes' tragic accusation: "I'm joking! You just kicked me out of bed, Juan, you conscienceless ......! ”

A few hours later, Juan and Jorge Mendes were standing in the office of the president of the Porto club.

Porto are Jorge's own home turf and he currently has 23 first-team signings at Porto, what does that mean?

- This means that Jorge Mendes has dominated the entire Porto first team, from the starting point to the bench, all of them, without exception.

So when talking to the president of Porto, Jorge Mendes is particularly confident, although Porto claims to be the number one black shop in Europe, buying low and selling high from time to time, but in front of the Portuguese agent, their ability is not enough to see - not to mention Porto, the title of the black shop, and half of his credit.

It was almost an hour or two before Juan and Jorge had already stepped out of it and smiled at each other.

"6.25 million euros, Quaresma's Porto is simply profitable." Jorge sighed, didn't he make a lot of money? When Quaresma returned to Porto, he didn't let Porto spend a penny, he was an addition to Barcelona's purchase of Deco, that is to say, just Quaresma's one in and one out, Porto will net about 20 million dollars.

"It's okay, just let Ricardo earn it back for us when the time comes." Juan comforted him, then looked at the time, "Are we still in time to fly to Madrid?" ”

"Of course it's in time, it's definitely going to be in time!" Mendes laughed, "Portillo and Diego López are not big problems, they should be able to do it in an afternoon, right?" ”

However, the Portuguese agent still underestimated Juan's influence in Castillari.

Accompanied by his father, Portillo signed the contract very happily, the only time-consuming thing in the whole process was that Juan and Portillo's father had been chattering, although most of the time it was the uncle who said that Juan was listening, but the old and the young seemed to be very harmonious and happy, which also made people speechless.

And Diego López, so smooth that it simply made Jorge's heart tremble.

Why?

Because Juan only met him in the café downstairs of his house, and the first thing he said when he met was: "I'm going to Laco to be the coach, are you going to play in Laco with me?" ”

And on the other side, Diego López only asked: "The main force?" ”

Juan's answer was: "Not necessarily, you may have to fight, you have to rob, and there is a sixteen-year-old child in the back who is watching you." ”

Jorge listened to it with a heart-scratching heart, and it was the first time he had seen such a straightforward way of chatting, and these two people didn't beat around the bush at all! And Juan, if you don't promise the main position of others, how can people run away with you?!

What's more, who do you want Diego López to compete with for the main position?! Obviously, you can reach this skill at this age, okay?! If it weren't for Real Madrid's Igor Casillas's watch being too overwhelmed, and obviously the waiting time was also very long, he wouldn't be on the bench right now!

Of course, most of Real Madrid's academy is for this reason.

Hearing him say this, Diego was silent for a while and nodded, "Okay." ”

"Karma?" Jorge was all confused.

How can you say yes? Diego, did you get your brain smashed by a goal kick?

Of course, a promising young man like Diego would not do something mentally retarded like being smashed on the head by the ball he threw out, he just nodded calmly, and then stretched out his hand: "I'm following, don't let me down." ”

Juan couldn't help but smile and shook his hand back: "I won't let you down." ”

Laco's future is chaotic, and some days are ahead.

When he came out of the café, Jorge felt like he was in a dream. In the past month, he has been running around, and I don't know how much he has suffered for Laco's affairs, especially in terms of player solicitation, many people who are a little older will refuse, especially clubs outside La Liga, but among peers or juniors, Juan's reputation seems to be particularly high, which can also be seen before peers and juniors.

It's a strange phenomenon, but it doesn't seem strange at all in this person.

"What's next?" After drinking the coffee, Juan turned his head to look at Jorge, who had been meticulously disguised on the streets of Madrid, wearing a cap on his head and large sunglasses, although this only made him look more conspicuous......

"The next step should be to Latin America, Brazil and Argentina." Jorge looked down at his schedule, "We're going to two countries to pick up those three kids, and we're going to Argentina...... Aren't you trying to convince Riquelme? ”

When he said this, Jorge still thought he was crazy, and this person was bold enough that anyone dared to think about it.

"yes," Juan smiled, "when is the ticket?" ”

"I thought it would take an afternoon at the earliest, so I booked it for tomorrow morning." Speaking of this, Jorge couldn't help but sigh.

What an afternoon, Portugal just raised a glass last night and everyone celebrated and then had a holiday, and today the champion negotiated with the president of Porto with a casual face, and then flew to Madrid in the afternoon to have coffee, and by the way, he was able to sign two players......

In this world, sure enough, some people's lives are as wonderful as they are hanging :)

After a pause, Jorge said: "I'm going to refund the ticket now?" ”

"No, you don't." As if thinking of something, Juan smiled and waved his hand, "It's just right, I'm going to see the old man." ”

When Redondo opened the door of his villa, he was also unconsciously stunned for a while.

He had just come back from Portugal yesterday, and it was also last night, he had just witnessed the young man in front of him win the European Cup, originally he thought that at least for a while, he would not see this young man, but he didn't expect the meeting to come too quickly, he was not ready: "Juan? ”

"yes, I'll come and see you." Juan said with a smile, looking very well-behaved, Redondo raised his eyebrows, and suddenly saw the Portuguese agent who was cautiously looking down at him in the back.

Glancing at Redondo, Jorge lowered his head in fright and continued to count the ants under his feet.

It's not that he's afraid of Redondo...... Although the prince of the Bernabeu seems to have a much better temper during his time at AC Milan, his hair has been cut and his smile has increased, no matter who sees him at first glance, it is still a feeling.

He's not the same, he's still the same Redondo, the prince who shines at the Bernabeu and overshadows the whole stadium for him.

"If you just look at me normally, you won't bring your agent with you at all." Redondo leaned sideways to let the two of them in, "So if there's anything, you just say it...... Who did you fall in love with and asked me to help you match? ”

Redondo can think of this naturally because he has such influence in Argentina, generally speaking, as long as he talks about it, everyone is still very face-saving.

Juan smiled and nodded: "There are really a few." ”

"How many more do you have?" Lei Dondo raised his eyebrows and said quietly: "Let's take a look." ”

"The first one is Lukes, the goalkeeper of River Plate." When Juan said the name, Redondo frowned, he hadn't heard much of this name, so he should be the second goalkeeper or something, right? Although he is not from River Plate, he still has the status to say two sentences, "Who is the second?" ”

"The second is your old teammate, Riquelme." Juan couldn't help laughing, revealing a row of eight white bright teeth, Redondo was stunned for a moment, and then patted his head helplessly - he seems to be the only person in football who dares to do this to Juan's head, and the others either have a thief's heart but not a thief's courage, or they don't even dare to have a thief's heart: "You really dare to think about it." ”

"If you listen to my third choice, you will definitely think that this sentence is too early." Juan looked at him with a smile, Redondo looked back suspiciously, and in such silence, the Argentine was silent for a while and lost his voice for the first time: "Me? ”

"Yes." Juan was categorical, "I know that you have more than a month left on your contract with AC Milan, I have already submitted my contract to Milan, and I would like you to help me no matter what. ”

“…… You're too messy. Redondo sighed and turned his head to look at Jorge: "You are his agent, why don't you know how to stop him?" ”

Hearing that the teacher obviously meant to reproach people, Juan hurriedly interjected: "No, it's me who is more willful, Jorge can't stop me, you know, my temper is very similar to you." ”

"I know." Redondo sighed, "I didn't expect it to be you." ”

"Why can't it be me?" Juan smiled, for the first time Jorge Mendes felt a bit like a hairy boy in his early twenties, "If you want to go back to La Liga, there are so many teams in La Liga, you don't necessarily have to just stare at Real Madrid, right?" ”

"Yes, I shouldn't dwell on the past......" Redondo nodded slightly, something seemed to flow in his eyes, "When are you going to Argentina?" ”

The subject changed so quickly that Juan and Jorge were stunned for a moment, but Juan quickly replied, "Tomorrow morning." ”

"That's right." Redondo nodded, "Bring me a ticket." ”

"Huh?"

"Ah what, don't you want me to help you pull the strings?" Redondo rubbed Juan's head again amusedly, and then couldn't help frowning: "Stupid? ”

"Uh, no, just a bit of a surprise." Juan blinked, "Why don't we leave now?" ”

Jorge Méndez, the "......", now just wants to kill Juan, who suddenly turned into a fan brother, and then cut himself to Redondo's house.

This is also too a fantasy subject?! Why is it so easy for this person to get out of the horse one by one?!