Chapter Seventy-Eight: Final Ranking

2-0 Bordeaux have a two-goal lead over Lille on the road. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

After Zidane scored the goal, he first roared and rushed to the coach's box, and then jumped onto the back of Vinchamp, who carried Zidane around the sideline a few times as before.

Fan Shang was not so happy in his heart, he knew that this might be the last time he would celebrate with Zidane like this. Zidane seemed to see through Fan Shang's thoughts, and whispered to Fan Shang when he got down and hugged Fan Shang, "Boss, you are the best head coach I have ever met." ”

Fan Shang was also stunned when he heard it, and then sighed, "You are also the best player I have ever met, as long as you don't think I'm young." ”

Then the two hugged each other heavily, and Fan Shang knew that Zidane really couldn't keep it this time.

As the game continued, Bordeaux were still in control of the situation, but their attack was no longer in a hurry, focusing on possession and passing.

Fan Shang asked a few substitutes to warm up at this time, ready to start substitutions.

In the 65th minute, Bordeaux replaced Witzger with Anrinsay, at which point Vincent brought Zinedine Zidane to the middle and then used a back three.

In the 70th minute, Vincent then replaced Zinedine Zidane, who was replaced by Sanuno, who came on to connect Bordeaux front and back.

In the 75th minute, Vincent made his last substitution, replacing Taurott and replacing Drogba.

The three substitutions were all made by young players, and Vincent just wanted to see how the young players would perform without the core of Zidane and Witzger.

Sure enough, although the young players still have the advantage on the field, the threatening attack is significantly reduced, they have more control but not enough aggressiveness, and the lack of attacking core is that they hesitate in the choice of passing and shooting, unlike Zidane or Witzger when they are on the field, they can't figure it out and let them deal with it.

"Hey, it's still inexperienced, what to do next season, if you can't get quality players, then you can only play more warm-up games before the league starts to gain experience for these young players." Fan Shang had some plans in mind.

The rest of the game ended in possession of Bordeaux, who won 2-0 away at Lille in the final Ligue 1 game to take three points and now have 58 points, overtaking Montpellier in sixth place in the standings.

Back in the dressing room, the whole squad awaited the outcome of the match between Strasbourg and Montpellier. At this time, a staff member rushed from outside the door and shouted, "Lose, lose!" Montpellier loses! ”

"Really?" Fan Shang asked

"Really, 1:0, Strasbourg scored in the first two minutes and then kept it until the end of the game." The staff replied.

Boom, there was a cheer in the dressing room, and the Montpellier defeat meant that Bordeaux was firmly in sixth place and could play directly in the UEFA Cup next season instead of starting with the Toto Cup.

"Alright, all the season's games are over, we'll go back to Bordeaux tomorrow, we'll meet at the training ground for the last time the day after tomorrow, and then we can start your holiday or your European Championship journey." Fan Shang clapped his hands and said, "Now that you are all tired, I won't say more, let's talk about it the day after tomorrow." Let's go take a shower."

When the team returned to Bordeaux the next day, the players went back to their accommodation, but Vincent went to the club to negotiate a contract with François again.

"François, did Louis agree to my request?" Fan Shang asked.

"You'll have to negotiate a contract with Louis in person. When I told Louie about your request, Louie asked for my opinion, and I said that I should agree to your request. And then he just nodded and then wants to talk to you personally. François replied

"Okay, when?"

"It's time to get over now. Let's go."

With that, the two got up and walked to Theo's office.

After knocking on the door, the two enter Theo's office, where Theo gets up to greet them.

"Hello, Vincent, François, I think you're here to discuss the contract, right?" Theo spoke first

"Louis, then you two talk first, I'll go back first," François said

Theo nodded, and François walked out of Theo's office, then closed the door.

"Hello, Mr. President, oh no, Louis" Vincent began

"Vincent, I've heard François say your request, there is a precedent for this kind of request in our French club, but that person's name is Guiroud, do you know?"

'I know, but I think it's important for me because you have to know it's a big factor for a manager as young as me to get the team under control. You've probably heard that I've had some tactical conflicts with some of the players during the season, and that's the result of disagreement between the players and the coach. I feel like I need players who can execute my tactics, and if I have players who do what I like I think the championship will be getting farther and farther away from us. Fan Shang explained the reason for his request, but in fact, the real deepest reason he couldn't say to Theo.

"I see, but can I add another clause?" Tyo said

"What terms?"

"At least one champion per year, and if not, the claim you just made will be null and void." Tyo put forward his own conditions.

"That means if I can win a title every season, I can keep the right to transfer?" Vincent asked Téo rhetorically

"Right"

"Does the Super Bowl count?" Fan Shang asked

"Oh, forget it" Tyo's tone froze, he didn't expect Fan Shang to ask such a question.

"Then I agree, Louie, you can get a new contract with these two clauses now, and we'll sign it now." Fan Shang agreed very happily.

Téo looked at Fan Shang carefully, although he felt that this young man really had some level of coaching, but he accepted the almost difficult request of a champion every year, so he really didn't know what Fan Shang was thinking.

In fact, Fan Shang's idea is quite simple, for the championship, it is a big deal to fight in the League Cup or the French Cup, as long as there is no big accident to give up a few league games for these two cups, Fan Shang can still accept.

"Okay, so let's do it for the contract, do you have any plans for the new season?" Tyo said

'I think there will probably be some players leaving this year, so next year we need to add some quality players so that we can continue to be competitive in the league and the UEFA Cup. Especially in the League Cup, we can't do too badly, and the defending champions will definitely be looked down upon if they are too poor. Fan Shang analyzed a little, he just hoped that Theo would give some transfer fees.

"I know there will be some players leaving, but the transfer budget for next year will not be too much, although there is no specific number yet, but it is probably about $2 million." Tyo said

"$2 million?" Vincent repeated, "Louis, do you know what people would say about us if it was known that we had only invested $2 million in the UEFA Cup for the new season? ”

"Fan Shang, don't get excited, you listen to me. I have just taken over Mr. Afflerrou's shares, and now I don't have much liquidity, and $2 million is the limit I can come up with now. This is also the money after the team has received the UEFA Cup prize money. Theo explained

"Louis, do you know what Papan's transfer fee was when he moved to AC Milan? For $10 million, you can only buy one of Papan's legs with your current investment! Fan Shang was helpless, he was going to show his skills in the transfer market, but he was slapped in the head by Theo, "So let's do it, how about the transfer income of Bordeaux players also be included in this year's transfer budget?" ”

Téo lowered his head and thought for a while, probably thinking that this year's investment was indeed a bit shabby, so he agreed to Fan Shang's request, "Okay, Fan Shang, I agree to your request, and it is up to you how much the transfer budget can be in the end." ”

"Okay, thank you, Louie, I want to sign the contract tomorrow before the players gather, so that the news of my contract renewal can be accurately communicated to the players, and then they will weigh their own whereabouts." Fan Shang then said

"Very well, we'll start right away, see you tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock in the conference room."

"Thanks, see you tomorrow."