Manchester City ask Ricciardo. Quaresma?

Fang Jue was a little surprised.

Quaresma's excellent performance will attract the covetousness of many teams, which he can expect.

He just didn't expect that just a few days after the end of the season, Manchester City couldn't wait to make a move.

There is a World Cup this summer, and it didn't wait until the end of the World Cup to make a move, which shows Manchester City's eagerness.

Fang Jue is very satisfied with Quaresma's performance this season.

The Portuguese has scored 10 goals and provided 15 assists in all competitions, which is a stellar statistic.

Moreover, you must know that Aston Villa's right midfield is Deisler, and Quaresma has often come on as a substitute, so it is very remarkable to be able to deliver such an answer in this situation.

When Quaresma had an excellent performance at the beginning, Fang Jue had indeed considered selling the Portuguese while Quaresma could sell it for a good price.

However, as the Portuguese player's performances got better and better.

Fang Jue changed his mind.

Fang Jue is ready to give Quaresma more playing time and trust in the new season.

After all, Deisler was thirty years old, and Quaresma was only twenty-six.

In terms of the sustainability of the team, Quaresma is in his prime and should not be transferred unless there is a reason to refuse.

Therefore, according to Fang Jue's meaning, Aston Villa replied directly to Manchester City: Quaresma is not for sale!

……

Aston Villa refused?

They say Quaresma is not for sale?

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini pouted.

In the afternoon, Manchester City president Hosni Mubarak invited the team's manager Roberto Mancini to enjoy a delicious coffee.

"Quaresma is very important [for the build of the team]?" Mr. Chairman asked.

'Yes, it's a player who has the ability to change the game on his own.' Mancini confirmed: "Quaresma has a trick. ”

"I know, very nice curling ball." Mubarak said happily.

Standing over 6 feet tall, wearing a pair of glasses and a designer stubble, the Manchester City president is one of the Abu Dhabi royal family's most trusted advisors.

In September 2008, Sheikh Mansour hand-picked him to take charge of Manchester City.

He is also the CEO and Managing Director of Dubai's Sovereign Wealth Fund.

Mubarak admits he doesn't understand football, but he believes that a monetary investment can make City strong.

However, in the beginning, Mubarak was closed and lost face.

Manchester City made a £100 million bid for Kaka, and the Milan club has acquiesced, but the Brazilian golden boy does not look down on Manchester City.

In addition, Manchester City were attacking everywhere at the time, and the list of acquisitions also included Buffon, Robben and Ribery, all of which failed without exception.

Not only that, but City's cheque book-waving has also caused displeasure among the giants, who believe that the nouveau riche is disrupting the market.

"Then buy it!" Mubarak thought for a moment, recalled the unpleasant experience before, and said categorically.

Mancini glanced at Mr. Chairman in surprise, and Mubarak didn't ask how much it cost to buy Quaresma, and made a decision directly.

……

"Robert, do you know what City's biggest difficulty is right now?" Mubarak asked Mancini.

'I can feel the ambition for the future and it doesn't match the current quality of the team. Mancini thought about it and said that he was very smart, which was tantamount to changing direction to buy people and improve his strength.

"Yes and not quite." "The biggest challenge is to find a seat at the negotiating table," Mubarak said. ”

'What happened before made me realise very quickly that European football has a home table and a group of clubs, and that doesn't include Manchester City, and that's the status quo.

"It's very difficult, it's very challenging, and all we have to do is be a part of this institution."

Manic was silent for a moment, thinking, he understood the meaning of the club's president's words, and at this moment, he really began to marvel at the ambition of this club, and also had a heartfelt respect for the club president who claimed to not understand football.

With such a hierarchy and the power of money, the future of Manchester City is really more than just a dream and he is happy to be a part of it.

'The transfer budget is very good. Mubarak told Mancini, and he asked Mancini to provide a list of players he wanted to bring in.

……

The next morning, Mancini submitted the list.

Forward: Aston Villa striker Diego. Costa, Wolfsburg goalscorer Edin. Dzeko, Inter Milan striker Mario. Balotelli;

Midfielder: Aston Villa's Ricciardo. Quaresma, Gareth. Bell and James. Milner, Valencia player David. Silva, Benfica winger Di Maria;

Defence: Aston Villa defender Senderos, Hamburg right-back Boateng, Benfica defender David. Luis, Lazio defender Kolarov;

Mubarak reviewed the list provided by Mancini and dismissed it.

He didn't think Mancini was ambitious enough.

Eventually, Mancini deliberated and added a few names:

Liverpool striker Torres, Barcelona striker Ibrahimovic, Barcelona player Yaya Toure, Arsenal player Cesc Fabregas, Aston Villa player Sebastian. Deisler.

After Mubarak saw it, he expressed his approval.

Just follow this list, go door-to-door to ask if you want to sell it.

……

Quaresma was named in the Portugal national squad.

However, because the league has just ended, the players need to rest.

So, Quaresma doesn't need to report to the national team right away, he has about two weeks off to enjoy.

In a seaside villa in Sardinia, Quaresma and the busy super agent Jorge. Mendez finally had time to meet.

'Aston Villa have decided not to extend David Beckham's loan, so you'll get more minutes for the new season. Mendez said.

"I communicated with Coach Fang Jue that Deisler is already 30 years old, and as you get older, the Germans can't compete with you."

"Then do you have to wait? It means that I can only wait for time, and Deisler is not losing to me, but losing to time. Quaresma was a little emotional.

"I've played a lot less than Deisler in a season, but the numbers are much better than him."

"Why should I be behind him?"

Mendes frowned, he had previously rejoiced at Quaresma's excellent performance, but, now, he realized a problem:

Quaresma swelled a little, and this kid has made the same old mistake again—

Floated.

The stats speak, taking the Premier League as an example, Deisler has 9 goals and 8 assists; Quaresma has five goals and nine assists; It is still the Germans whose stats shine more and, most importantly, Deisler is more comprehensive and stronger.

Of course, as an agent, Mendes can't tell his employer that you're not good, that you're far worse than anyone else.

And Mendez knew that the most important thing for him now was to figure out what was in Quaresma's mind and what motivated him to say it.

Just whining for a while?

Or is there something else, such as a direct influence from the outside world, such as the temptation of a certain team,

……

"Ricardo, what do you think, say it." "I have to know what's going on to be better analysed and help you." ”

"Mancini called me?" Quaresma said.

"Robert. Mancini? Mendes asked.

"Yes, the one from Manchester City." Quaresma nodded.

"When?" Mendes frowned, Manchester City did not contact him directly, but directly contacted the players, which is not in line with the rules and is also for him Jorge. Mendes' disrespect.

"Just this morning." "They call your cell phone, and you can't get through to any three numbers. ”

Mendez checked it, and the mobile phone he had with him was out of battery, and there were two other mobile phones, and the assistant charged him, and he forgot it at home.

Mendez shook his head with a wry smile, patronizing and teasing the little guy, he didn't pay attention when the phone ran out of battery, and he was in a hurry, and he forgot to take his bag.

"What do you say about Manchester City?" Mendez asked.

It was at this time that Quaresma's cell phone rang and he connected.

"Jorge, looking for you." Quaresma handed his phone to Mendes, who covered the microphone and whispered, "Robert. Mr. Mancini. ”

Mendez glanced at Quaresma and took the phone.

The fact that the other party called Quaresma at this point in time to find him only shows one thing: Quaresma told him that he would come over at this time.

It's worth figuring out.

At the very least, it can explain the inclination of Quaresma's heart to a certain extent.

……

Twenty minutes later.

"The conditions offered by Manchester City are indeed quite generous." Mendez said as he handed the phone back to Quaresma.

It's not just rich, it's very tempting, Quaresma said.

"At the very least, I can't get a contract like that at Villa." Quaresma said.

City have promised to give Quaresma a five-year, very generous contract with a salary of £120,000 a week.

You must know that in the Aston Villa team, the highest salary in the team is Deisler's £80,000 a week.

Quaresma joined Aston Villa on loan last season, and his salary was covered by Inter Milan, which is also a very good salary.

Now, after a loan-to-buyout, Quaresma and Aston Villa have signed a new contract with a weekly salary of £55,000.

Although this salary is not completely satisfactory to Quaresma, it is considered to be relatively high in the Aston Villa team.

Second only to Deisler, Ronaldo and Clement.

Quaresma knows this is a compliment to his outstanding performance last season.

It also shows how much the team values him.

So, he finally accepted the contract.

However, everything is afraid of comparison.

If you look at Manchester City, you can see a weekly salary of 120,000 pounds.

You know, this is a direct offer from Manchester City, and it is clear that if you go deeper into negotiations, you may end up getting a higher salary.

(£120,000 a week, or even more) VS (£55,000 a week).

Data is the most intuitive.

Money data is the most impactful.

Quaresma, who was originally happy to sign with Aston Villa, suddenly turned bad.

……

"Ricardo, you want to go to Manchester City?" Mendez asked.

'Yes, Jorge, I'm interested in City's great plans.'

You're interested in Manchester City's great money offensive.

Mendez nodded, he understood.

There's nothing wrong with liking money and chasing it.

If Quaresma wants to leave Aston Villa for some other reason, Mendes will persuade him, because in his opinion, Aston Villa's situation is very good, and the team is on the rise, which is more in line with the player's long-term planning positioning.

However, Quaresma made a transfer because of money, and Mendes couldn't say anything or stop it.

In addition, Mendes is also interested in the rising local giants Manchester City.

In the just-concluded Premier League season, Manchester City finished sixth, and the results cannot be said to be very good, but the momentum of the team's rise can already be seen.

Considering City's deep pockets, the team continues to swing a cheque book over the summer and go on a signing-off spree, with future strength and development to be expected.

Therefore, Mendes thinks about this, and it seems that Quaresma going to Manchester City is also a good choice.

Much more money is being made.

If the team's results can also be up.

That's wonderful.

'I'll have a meeting with Manchester City.' Mendes said: "After this meeting, I want to take a look at City's plans and the plans for your use. ”

"After that, let's talk a little bit more, and I have to take responsibility for your future."

Quaresma nodded.

That's where he trusts Mendes the most, because Mendes does things, does everything, tries to be win-win for all parties, and is not short-sighted, and is more responsible for the players, which is very important for the players.

……

Two days later.

'I spoke to Manchester City. Mendes and Quaresma communicate on the phone.

'Manchester City's plan is very attractive, I personally think it's more credible, this team is very ambitious.

"The most important thing is that they have the financial strength to match that ambition."

"In addition, in terms of salary, I got you £150,000 a week."

Quaresma on the other end of the phone was excited, and with a weekly salary of 150,000 pounds, he couldn't wait to sign a contract.

"I'm rooting for you to go to Manchester City." Mendes said: "However, I think even the transfer has to be done in a way that we don't have to fall out with Aston Villa, because Manchester City are going to be more generous with you and they will be more generous with the transfer fee. ”

"I hope that even if it is a transfer and departure, it will be a win-win situation for all parties and an amicable breakup." Mendez said, "So, don't talk nonsense during this time, think more about what you say." ”

Quaresma understands that Mendes is telling him not to be big-mouthed, it is better to keep his mouth shut, not to make unpleasant things, and leave the transfer matter to Mendes.

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