"Sammy, I'm a person who never pushes it. Because I know that twisted melons are not sweet. ”

George found Hyypia after hearing that Liverpool was in contact with Hyypia. Hyypia didn't hide from it.

Seeing Hyypia, George didn't beat around the bush. George didn't like that.

"Sammy, I just want to hear what you think. You've been in Blackburn for two years now. You should know what I think about you, you are the heart of our club's defence. I want you to stay at the club, but I won't stop you if you have to. I want to hear what you really think. ”

George is not a man to force himself.

Although George would have liked Hyypia to stay. But once Hyypia decided to leave, George would never stand in the way.

Because of a player whose mind is not in the club, George will not want.

Hyypia was stunned for a moment when he saw George so single-handed. But it quickly adjusted.

"Head, I want to thank you ......"

George waved his hand.

"Sammy, you don't have to say that. The club pays you a salary, you play for the club. I take you from Holland to Blackburn Rovers and you give me a UEFA Cup title. We owe no one anything. I just wanted to hear what you mean today. ”

Hyypia and Klose are different.

If it weren't for George, Klose wouldn't have been able to make his debut in the top flight so quickly. It is impossible to score more than twenty goals in the top flight so quickly. Klose should be thankful to George.

But Hyypia doesn't have to. All of Hyypia's skills were learned in the Netherlands. By the time George introduced Hyypia, Hyypia was already a finished product. Blackburn paid Hyypia a salary and gave him a stage, and Hyypia rewarded Blackburn with a good performance.

So George interrupted Hyypia directly.

Hyypia was not angry when she heard George's words. Just sighed in my heart.

Hyypia is not lying. Hyypia was genuinely grateful to George. What Hyypia is most grateful for is that George brought Hyypia to Blackburn Rovers and to the Premier League.

"Head. Coach Houllier approached me. ”

Houllier replied very frankly.

George nodded. "I know."

"I promised Coach Houllier." When Hyypia said this, it was a little difficult. Private contact with players without the permission of the club is expressly prohibited by FIFA. Although this kind of thing is a secret that everyone knows in football.

When George first looked for Hyypia, he also bypassed the club and contacted Hyypia himself.

But speaking directly like this, Hyypia is still a little embarrassed.

George shook his head when he heard Hyypia's words. It seems that Hyypia has really decided to go to Liverpool. But George couldn't figure it out.

"Sammy, may I ask why?" George was puzzled. 'Sammy, you have to know that we can play in the Champions League next season. And Liverpool, not to mention the Champions League, is not even the League Cup. I think our club should have a better future than Liverpool. ”

Liverpool, who have historically finished fourth in the Premier League this season, can participate in the UEFA Cup. Liverpool will also win the treble in the 00-01 season. Among them are the League Cup, FA Cup and League Cup.

Owen won the European Footballer of the Year for his five-time championship and performance in the national team. Although he is a very controversial footballer, he has won a European footballer after all.

But with Blackburn Rovers stepping in, Liverpool have only finished fifth in the league this season. None of the UEFA Cup qualifications were mixed. That glorious five-crown winner certainly doesn't exist anymore.

'Sammy, you have to know that we are second in the Premier League. If it weren't for Manchester United's absolute strength this season, maybe this season's Premier League title would be ours. Even so, the most likely title contestant next season is Blackburn Rovers. ”

"And what about Liverpool? Their results over the years have not been good. Sammy, I don't know why you're going to Liverpool? ”

Hyypia gritted her teeth when she heard George ask herself so bluntly.

It took a long time for Hyypia to slowly tell why. "Head, Coach Houllier said he was willing to give me the captaincy. And to get better results, I want Liverpool to have a bigger stage. ”

There is another reason why Hyypia is not explicitly stated. Because Hyypia didn't think it was easy to say.

That's Liverpool's guarantee to Hyypia, that is, they will give Hyypia a weekly salary of 40,000 pounds. That's a lot higher than the £15,000-a-week wage at Blackburn. Hyypia himself understands it very well. If he stayed in Blackburn, he would definitely not get a weekly salary of 40,000 pounds.

It's just that Hyypia felt embarrassed to say it to George. So this reason is not said.

Hearing Hyypia's words, George was stunned.

Hyypia didn't say much why, just very simply. But George understood.

Houllier seems to value Hyypia very much and is willing to give Hyypia the position of captain of Liverpool. Houllier likes Hyypia George and knows that Liverpool invited Hyypia last season. However, Hyypia had an ambiguous attitude at the time, and Blackburn did not let him go.

But it seems that this season Houllier has made up his mind. actually used the captain of Liverpool to seduce Hyypia.

In fact, George didn't feel anything about this reason alone.

But the reason that Hyypia said later made George very depressed. Hyypia said Liverpool's stage is bigger and Liverpool can achieve better results. Now Hyypia has won the UEFA Cup with Blackburn, and even better than this is the Premier League and Champions League.

George smiled wryly. It turned out that in Hyypia's heart, the Premier League champion, the Champions League champion, Liverpool had a chance far better than Blackburn.

Although Hyypia spoke calmly, it was in this calm that George heard Hyypia's admiration for Liverpool and his inner contempt for Blackburn.

Hyypia may not really despise Blackburn, but in his heart Liverpool is the big stage. Liverpool are the real big clubs.

Liverpool's slump should only be temporary. With Houllier's rebuild, Liverpool were soon able to re-emerge. As long as Liverpool rises, then Blackburn Rovers will not be a problem at all. That's what Hyypia had in mind.

George smiled wryly. Finally nodded.

"Sammy, since you've decided, I'm not going to stop you. But you should know that when I bought Leo, I spent 12 million pounds. I don't think you're weaker than Leo, and you're more mature than Leo. ”

George didn't say it though. But Hyypia heard it. George could let Hyypia go, but Liverpool would have to come up with a sufficient transfer fee.

"yes, I see."

After sending Hyypia away, George couldn't help but curse in a low voice: "The dog is a wealthy family." Liverpool of dogs. ”

Mom, Liverpool is now mixed with this virtue. Even casually expressed some sincerity to Hyypia, and Hyypia was already moved. Why?

It's not just because Liverpool has a good historical record and is the number one giant in England. Even if it is placed in European football, it is the number one giant. Wealthy, wealthy is something. A wealthy family is just your previous historical glory.

The history is glorious, and it is a fart.

In terms of historical glory, Nottingham Forest is also a two-time Champions League winner. What's the use of that? I don't even know where to mix now.

But no matter how much George scolded in his heart, it was useless. Liverpool has that confidence. Four shiny Champions League trophies sit there, and eighteen English top flight trophies shine brightly.

Even Liverpool will not have a league title in the next ten years, and in the end they can only play in the Europa League. As long as you hook your hand, you can still network a large number of good players. Those players are also willing to go to Liverpool.

That's the charm of a wealthy family.

Damn, what bastard said a down-and-out phoenix is not as good as a chicken. Isn't there a saying that a skinny camel is bigger than a horse? It's about giants like Liverpool.

But even if it was to sell Hyypia, George would not allow it to be sold at a low price. If Liverpool dare to pay a lot of money on the transfer fee, George will keep Hyypia at Blackburn even if he is dead. Hyypia now has three years left on his current contract anyway.

Liverpool, for their part, reacted quickly. The first offer was £10 million.

George looked at the offer and understood that Holier was indeed bound to get it for Hyypia. A transfer fee of 10 million pounds is not a big deal in world football at the moment. But for £10 million, buying a defender is still a big deal.

But George wasn't satisfied at all. Just retreated. George told Liverpool very tactfully: "Sammy. Hyypia is not for sale. He is an important player for the team and he is an indispensable core of the team's defence. ”

If it's any other time, it feels like it's a rejection.

But Liverpool had long since gotten the news from Hyypia. Knowing it's George telling Liverpool that your offer is too low. Take more money.

Soon Liverpool's second-round offer came out. Twelve million pounds. This is already the same price as Ferdinand.

However, George was still a little dissatisfied. Ferdinand is 12 million pounds, but Ferdinand is still very frizzy now. It is completely incomparable to the already ripe Hyypia. Hyypia was twenty-seven years old, in his prime.

And the peak of the defender is generally at the age of twenty. Even many defenders are in their thirties and above.

Because a defender, especially a centre-back, he can become a top defender by relying on his awareness. Arsenal's classic backline, especially players like Keown and Adam, can still be active in the Premier League because of their excellent awareness.

Therefore, Hyypia, who is only twenty-seven years old, should be worth more than Ferdinand.

"Sammy. Hyypia is a very important part of us. George's answer softened.

Liverpool also knew what George meant. The third offer was £13.5 million.

George really didn't want to lose Hyypia. But when it comes to this, there is nothing that can be done. So with a stroke of the pen, he agreed to Liverpool's offer.

George thought there was still plenty of time off this summer. The unthought of Hyypia's affair completely disrupted George's plans. George could only stay in Blackburn.

(To be continued)