Chapter 5 The 'Homecoming' Plan
An internal meeting of Barcelona, Barcelona's six presidium members, sporting director Robert Fernandez, head coach Luiz. Enrique and Academy Director Miranda are among them.
This was an internal meeting, convened by Bartomeu, President of Barcelona.
There was silence in the conference room.
Everyone waited for President Bartomeu to speak.
Head of Athletics. Robert lowered his head and picked at his nails, head coach Enrique put his hands on his chest and looked like he was watching a play, while youth director Miranda closed his eyes and rested.
In fact, the youth director is not qualified to participate in this kind of meeting, but Miranda is not an ordinary youth director, as the old man of Barcelona who has been in charge of La Masia for many years, his contribution is outstanding, and he has an irreplaceable position in the hearts of the club and fans, Messi, Xavi, Iniesta and other stars can be said to be his disciples.
Therefore, Miranda is quite respected in Barcelona, and even the president Bartomeu needs to be a little afraid of the old Barcelona.
After a long silence, Chairman Bartomeu said quietly: "Gentlemen, Neymar is gone. β
Hearing this, First Vice Chairman Mestre sneered; "Brazilians have an eye for money, they don't have the concept of loyalty in their heads!"
"He's a traitor!"
"Damn Brazilians!"
The members of the presidium condemned with indignation, and Neymar's transfer was indeed not authentic, and he was double-faced.
On the one hand, he promised that Barcelona would not transfer, and on the other hand, he tried his best to negotiate with Paris in order to seek more generous treatment.
Neymar's transfer made a laughing stock for the Barcelona presidium, who only learned about Neymar's transfer from the media, which made the BarΓ§a people angry.
But at this point, they have no way to make up for it, but to try to stop the loss as much as possible.
In this summer transfer window, they will need to make a certain amount of reinforcements to ensure that Barcelona are competitive.
'We need to bring in some midfielders in this summer transfer window and, you know, Barca are in dire need of a strong midfield. President Bartomeu said as he banged on the table.
Cardoneva, a member of the presidium, proposed: "I recommend Gomes, he did very well at Everton. β
At this time, a faint mockery came from the side.
"A team that was beaten 5-0 by Tottenham....."
Cadoneva's cheeks twitched, and he gave him a fierce look at the old guy who pretended to be light-hearted, and chose to ignore it.
Another presidium member, Billa Ruby, suggested: "The Hornet's Parker is also very good, and he can make up for our passing system. β
The taunt came again...
"Is the German control the same as the Spanish control? I dare to pack the ticket, Parker is coming to Barcelona and he will definitely lose himself. After a pause, the man added: "And Dortmund in the Europa League, their defeat was because of the gap in midfield!" β
Bilar Ruby tilted his head, he didn't want to talk to the old fellow anymore.
Another member of the Bureau spoke up; "Umtiti? He also performed well last season, and the transfer fee also rose to 25 million euros, which is a good option. β
After speaking, the presidium member subconsciously looked at Miranda, only to see the other party sneer, and said: "The difference between 25 million and 100 million is not only strength, but also potential, influence and various factors!" β
First Vice Chairman Mestre said: "What about Dennis? He is known as Iniesta Jr., and this midfielder of the Yellow Submarine is very good. β
'He was beaten by Tottenham midfielders in the Europa League!'
Mestre: "........"
The faces of the members of the presidium turned black, they looked at the old man with a mocking face, and felt a little depressed in their hearts, if it weren't for the unshakable influence of the Barcelona home team players and the control of the youth training, Lao Tzu would have sprayed you.
Head coach Luiz. Enrique looked at the drama with an interesting expression.
The six members of the presidium were scolded by the youth training director.
As for the sports director FernΓ‘ndez, he pretended not to see it and stayed out of the way.
In fact, everyone understands in their hearts where their contradictions are.
That Chinese!
Walk out from La Masia and be active in the Premier League's super midfielder!
Chairman Bartomeu smiled bitterly and said helplessly: "Miranda, what is your opinion?" β
Hum!
Miranda sneered and said, "My opinion? Does it matter? Have you listened to me? β
Chairman Bartomeu shook his head and said: "Man, we are colleagues, don't make the atmosphere so bad, we are still very democratic." β
"Democracy... It's the funniest joke I've ever heard. Miranda slowly got up and said coldly, "My opinion? Good! I'll just give you my opinion! β
"Is it hard to admit mistakes? Is it hard to admit that you have ever looked away? ... Just because of your mistakes, Barcelona's midfield has been silent for two years, and we obviously have the best successor! That was obviously our best choice! We can even continue the glory of the Cosmos period! But you killed it with your own hands! β
Miranda roared like a raging lion:
"A misdiagnosis cost us a talented midfielder and made us a laughing stock! A transfer has caused an irreparable estrangement between Cesc Fabregas and Barcelona! Over the years, Barcelona has spent nearly 120 million euros in order to make up for the black hole in the middle, but there has been no improvement at all, this is the report card you handed over! β
"What is the outside world saying about us? Shit-like transfer strategy! Just because you don't dare to admit your mistakes, admit that it is a good player, that is the perfect successor to Xavi! β
President Bartomeu said displeasedly: "Miranda, pay attention to your wording, you know, Yi is too expensive!" β
"Expensive?!" Miranda sneered: "We sold Neymar and had an income of 200 million, and if the transfer funds were invested in these years, we could win Yi." β
"But he doesn't have major tournament experience, he doesn't play in the Champions League and we can't guarantee that he can still dominate the midfield against strong opponents. β
"Shit! He's only 20 years old now, his future can never be predicted, and the fact that he's led two teams to championship titles in each of those two seasons is proof enough of his worth! β
"He's my player, I brought him from China, I know all his technical characteristics, he's the best choice for Barcelona's midfield, only he can activate Barcelona's weak midfield!" Miranda glared, pointed at the presidium members, and said bitterly: "He is originally our man, all we have to do is take him home!" Get him back to his rightful place! Instead of wandering outside! β
The members of the presidium were a little ashamed of what they said, but in fact, what they did was really not authentic.
President Bartomeu comforted Miranda to sit down, and the latter scolded and said no more.
Bartomeu turned to look at the head coach Enrique and said, "Sir, what is your opinion?" β
When Enrique saw the gun pointed at him, he smiled and said, "I can do it." β
What does this mean?
The members of the Bureau looked at each other.
Instead, Miranda glanced at Enrique and said, "The gap between you and Pep is that you don't have enough courage in the transfer market!" β
Enrique scratched his head in embarrassment, and he was a little stunned in the face of Miranda.
When Enrique was a player, Miranda was at the helm of La Masia.
Until Enrique retired as the head coach of Barcelona's B team, Miranda was still La Masia's youth director and provided him with a lot of help.
In terms of seniority, whether it is Enrique or Pep. Pep Guardiola is his junior.
This is an old man who has dedicated his life to Barcelona.
President Bartomeu continued to reassure, then looked at the sports director and said, "Which teams are interested in Yi?" β
Sporting director Robert took out his notebook and said: "The Premier League has Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City. Serie A has Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan. Ligue 1 has Grand Paris. In the Bundesliga, there are Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. These are teams with a certain amount of buying power, and there are a lot of other teams, but I don't think they can win easily. β
Hearing this, Chairman Bartomeu was surprised: "There is no team in La Liga who is interested in Yi? β
Robert, the sports director, smiled awkwardly and said with a dry cough: "Ahem... Real Madrid, they've started to get in touch with Tottenham and want a right of first refusal, but they have Luka Modric and I don't think Real Madrid really need it. Of course, it is also possible that Real Madrid will choose to give up Modric for the sake of ease, after all, Tottenham's performance this season has shocked everyone! β
At this time, the members of the presidium couldn't sit still, Yile can go to any team, but not Real Madrid, which is an insult to Barcelona.
President Bartomeu immediately said: "Starting to contact Tottenham, we must not let Yi appear at the Bernabeu!" β
"Also, this season we are starting to prepare for the purchase of easy!" President Bartomeu, taking a deep breath, said: "If necessary, I can apologize publicly. β
Miranda pouted...
President Bartomeu made the final decision; "Next season, I will go all out to promote Yi's transfer."
Sporting director Rob nodded and said, "Mr. President, what should this transfer plan be called?" β
President Bartomeu pondered for a long time, and suddenly smiled: "Go home!" β
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