Chapter 476: Hummels Likes Old Lieutenant
On July 1st, the transfer period opens! Fierce wrestling began between the major European giants.
On July 3, Liu Yun came to Munich, Germany with Mourinho. They are here for one purpose - and that is Hummels!
Hummels once praised the old lieutenant in "Kicker" magazine: the great tough guy in European football, the most powerful killer in attack, and the most selfless assister.
Hummels' good impression of Liu Yun can be seen from this.
It is human nature to respect the old and love the young.
For example, people like animal cubs. A newborn puppy and a 3-year-old dog stand together, and people will definitely say that the puppy is cuter.
An old man, his body as dry as the bark of a tree. Old age is the ugliest time of a person's life. But when people see the old man, their first impression is not ugly, but kind.
It's the same as football. Young rookies, old veterans, always get the respect of other players. Why do people have such respect for Buffon, Gudjohnsen, Casillas? It's nothing more than because their age is there. Competing with a group of young people requires amazing courage and perseverance.
Liu Yun returned to the court at the age of 45, and in just two years, he completed the triple jump from the Chinese Amateur League, to the English Fourth League, and then to the Premier League. What's more, Liu Yun is recognized as a tough guy on the court. Who wouldn't admire a tough guy? Not to mention Liu Yun's great feat of leading Manchester United to complete the treble and the Champions League runner-up.
It is understandable that Hummels likes the old lieutenant Liu Yun.
In order to dig up Hummels, Mourinho can be said to have racked his brains. In fact, this was the first time Manchester United had made contact with Hummels. Generally speaking, this initial contact is done by the team's scouts and the opposing player's agent.
In order to show how much Manchester United attaches importance to Hummels, Mourinho went directly to the horse himself!
That's not all, aren't you the old lieutenant who praises Manchester United's spiritual leader? I'll come directly with the old lieutenant! Let the old lieutenant tell you in person that when you come to Manchester United, you definitely don't have to worry about having to deal with your teammates when you just change teams. Now Manchester United is like a united family, every player who joins Manchester United, no matter how early or late, can get along like family!
Mu Shuai's poaching strategy is clear. Get Hummels first, and then get Bayern with a lot of transfer fees.
Liu Yun and Mourinho met secretly in a room at the Paradise Hotel in Munich.
Liu Yun joked with Mu Shuai in the elevator: "Paradise Hotel, boss, we have gone to heaven!" ”
Mu Shuai was in a good mood and joked with the old lieutenant: "If we can successfully buy Hummels, we can really go to heaven." ”
After getting off the elevator, Mu Shuai knocked on the door of room 1314.
"Hello, Coach Mourinho." Hummels held out his hand towards Mourinho.
After shaking hands with Mu Shuai, Hummels stretched out his hand to Liu Yun with some surprise: "Old lieutenant? My agent didn't tell me beforehand that you would come too. What a surprise! ”
Hummels shook hands and looked at the ordinary-looking Chinese man in front of him. In the eyes of Europeans, East Asians are short. The middle-aged Chinese man in front of him has a height of 1.85 meters. Although he is a head shorter than himself, he is not short among professional players.
Hummels asked himself in his heart: what kind of magic does this Chinese have to score 48 goals in a single season in the Premier League and 25 goals in a single season in the Champions League?
The three of them entered the room and sat down, and Mourinho said straight to the point: "I believe your agent has conveyed to you that Manchester United wants to recruit you in the transfer period." You're the best centre-back in Europe and you should play for one of the best clubs in Europe. Sorry, I'm not saying that Bayern aren't the best clubs in Europe. We've also learned about your recent situation from the side. IMHO, falling out with a manager is a big no-no for a professional footballer. ”
Hummels nodded, "Hmm." Sagnol is a megalomaniacal bastard! Succeeding Carlo Ancelotti and winning the Bundesliga double made him think he could do anything! Nonsense! With Bayern's strength, even if a three-year-old child is arranged as the head coach, he can win the championship! ”
Jose Mourinho has no intention of judging the managers of other teams. He told Hummels: "This is our first contact. We will talk about the specific conditions. I can only assure you that if you join Manchester United, you will be able to earn no less than the weekly salary you had when you played for Bayern. You can also get a group of the friendliest, world-class players to be teammates! ”
Liu Yun understands why Mu Shuai brought him to Munich. He hurriedly answered: "Yes, Hummels. By the way, I'm good at Chinese cuisine! If you can come to Manchester, you are welcome to eat Chinese dumplings at my house. ”
Hummels nodded and praised Liu Yun: "Liu, your performance this season is fantastic!" The media is right, you're a demon. Due to the possibility that Manchester United will meet Bayern Munich in the knockout stages of the Champions League, Salneo arranged for us to watch your home game against Shakhtar Donetsk. You passed the goal of the entire Shakhtar Donetsk team in the opening 20 seconds, and I was surprised to drop the water glass in my hand to the ground! ”
Hummels took a sip of water and continued: "Also, in the next Champions League game, you can easily beat the world's top centre-backs like Pique and Ramos. I was thinking, is it possible to play 1v1 with the old lieutenant on the field in the future? If I can defend the old lieutenant head-on, I can proudly claim to be the number one centre-back in the world! ”
Liu Yun said with a smile: "I think in the official game, it is impossible for you and me to be players of two teams 1V1!" Because my club will definitely make a condition that you can't refuse. We're going to be teammates! But off the pitch, we can compete privately. ”
Hummels praised Liu Yunlai and gushed: "It will be my honor to be a teammate with you!" It's amazing! The striker, who is already in his 40s, maintains such a terrifying goalscoring efficiency that makes all opponents fearful. Ha, Liu, at the beginning of the season, when I heard that there was a super old player in the Premier League who led the scorer list all the way, I even wondered if that super old player had taken doping! Later, I was told that there was an arrogant commentator on SKY who gnawed on your partner's big ass because she suspected you were doping. ”
Hummels took the initiative to pour Liu Yun a glass of water: "But then I watched the video of your game with my own eyes. I see, no one can do what you do, even if you dope! Score those brilliant and even weird goals! ”
Hummels gushed praise for Liu Yun, and Mu Shuai seemed to be an outsider to the meeting.
Mu Shuai had to cough and said, "Hmm! Join Manchester United and you'll be playing alongside the greatest striker in the world today! I'm going to ask you now, are you interested in joining Manchester United? ”
Hummels nodded: "Interested." Of course interested. ”
Mu Shuai was overjoyed: "Okay." In the next step, Manchester United will give your agent all the benefits of joining Manchester United. If the salary is negotiated, you don't have to worry about the rest. Manchester United will officially start the process of player transfer negotiations with Bayern Munich. ”