At the request of Ricardo, Queens Park Rangers did not release the news of the club's change of ownership for the time being, and the staff were also asked not to disclose it to the outside world for the time being.

Ricardo wanted to negotiate the terms of his departure with Manchester United first.

As he expected, the negotiations were very difficult, United did not want to let him go easily, and Mourinho did not want him to go.

"You can't keep me, I'm definitely leaving." In and Manchester United CEO David. When Jill met alone, Ricardo spoke firmly. He must clearly state his attitude and not give the other person any illusions.

'I don't want you to leave, but as long as there is a team bidding £200 million, you can go.' David. Jill also lost patience and finally gave the conditions.

"Hehe," said Ricardo with a laugh, "I've brought so many championships to the team, and now you're going to put obstacles in my way?" ”

David. Jill said expressionlessly: "In business." I think the price I gave was very reasonable, you are the new king of the ball, you are worth so much. Any team that wants to take you has to pay £200 million. ”

"What about the other way," said Ricardo, "and I negotiated a termination with the team. ”

"I wouldn't agree. You have three years left on your contract with the team, so I want you to feel comfortable playing for the team until then. If you agree, I'll send your agent a lucrative contract extension right away, absolutely lucrative. "David. Jill threw the bait.

"I just want to leave now," Licardo shook his head, "David, don't force me, please negotiate with me to terminate the contract, I don't need the club to give me any compensation, on the contrary, I will give the club a compensation." ”

"The team paid 140 million euros to buy you, why do you think we will let you go without a penny?" David. Jill is annoyed and becomes a bit aggressive.

"The team exchanged Cristiano Ronaldo for money, not 140 million euros directly. Besides, I've already earned more money for the team than that," Ricardo said calmly, "please negotiate with me to terminate the contract." ”

"It can't be!"

"Then I'll retire," Ricardo threw out his last king bomb, "It's a big deal that I won't play for a year and come back next year." I'm just making less money, I'm not afraid. There haven't been any major tournaments lately and I don't need to stay in shape. ”

David. Jill was so shocked that he was dumbfounded, and the tall man was stunned for a while, at a loss.

"How about it, David, may I think about it?"

David. Jill swallowed hard, "Why do you have to go?" Stay at Manchester United and we can give you anything. ”

"I'm just trying to chase my dreams," said Ricardo, "and I'll give you three options, first, put me on the transfer market for 100 million euros." Second, negotiate with me to terminate the contract, and my lawyer will come and talk to you about compensation. Third, I will hold a press conference tomorrow to announce my retirement. ”

David. Jill suddenly felt a pang of relief.

There was an extra "100 million euros sticker" option, which made him feel relieved.

Between letting Ricardo leave for free and selling it for 100 million euros, a fool would choose the latter.

If Ricardo had said at the beginning that he would leave for a transfer fee of 100 million euros, Gil would definitely not let up.

But when you compare the two options of negotiating termination and retirement, the option of cashing out 100 million euros for Ricardo seems so tempting.

David. Jill swallowed hard, "Can I think about it for a few more days?" ”

"If I don't get a positive answer from you, I will hold a press conference tomorrow to announce my retirement." Ricardo didn't give him a chance to procrastinate.

"I must ask Mr. Grez for instructions."

"Then call right away," Ricardo said, getting up, "I hope to hear from you tonight." David, I've had a great two years at Manchester United and hopefully we can keep that friendship going. ”

Back at his quarters, Ricardo hugged Olivia to watch Brazil's friendly match against Romania. Jill's call came in.

"Ricardo, the club will listen to any offer of more than 100 million euros for you."

"Thank you."

After hanging up the phone, Olivia shrunk comfortably into Ricardo's arms, looked up and asked, "Done?" ”

"Yes, that's it."

"I'll start looking for a house in London tomorrow."

"Okay."

"Aren't you going to participate in the America's Cup this time?"

Licardo gently stroked her long silky hair: "No, this holiday will be very busy." Dunga also wants to train the newcomers. ”

"Yes."

The two watched quietly for a while, and the game was very uneventful, with Brazil dominating but lacking the means to score.

After the World Cup, Ricardo only played three friendlies and refused to be called up, as did most of the star players.

In the next two or three years, there will be a lot of friendly matches, because the Brazilian team is not only the champion of 2010, but also the host of the 2014 World Cup, directly qualifying for the finals, no need to play qualifiers, the team needs to go through a lot of friendly matches to train newcomers and maintain their form.

Ricardo has agreed with Dunga that he will focus on the club for the next two years, playing only two or three friendlies a year and training with the team, and Dunga has agreed.

"By the way," Ricardo said suddenly, "do you want to be the president of the club?" ”

"What?" Olivia thought she had misheard.

"QPR President, I think you're a good fit."

"Why are you inappropriate yourself?"

"You can't be a jersey and chairman. The rules don't allow it! Ricardo laughed, "Madam President—that's pretty good." Try it, right? It's like an extracurricular activity. ”

"I'll think about it."

"Don't think about it for too long."

……

On July 1, the first day of the transfer window, Manchester United's official Twitter released a blockbuster news: "Licardo has officially left the team. Thank you to the nine championships and countless joys he has brought us in these two years and wish him all the best. ”

As soon as the news was released, there were tens of thousands of comments, and most fans couldn't believe it.

"It's a joke, isn't it? It's not April Fool's Day. ”

"Is the club's hierarchy collectively brain-dead? Why Sell Riccardo? ”

"From now on, Manchester United will be black."

"Death to the Glazers!"

"Where did the Ricardo transfer go?"

Soon everyone's doubts were answered.

"Welcome to Ricardo. He will wear the number 10 shirt for the new season. "This is the official tweet of Queens Park Rangers.

For fans of Queens Park Rangers, happiness came too suddenly.

"God, is this true? God, this is the best news I've ever heard in my life! ”

"I'm about to suffocate with happiness! When will the Season Pass for the new season go on sale? ”

"It takes a lot of money to buy a Ricardo, when did our club become so rich?"

"That stingy Italian is finally willing to invest money in the team?"