May, the closing season. ≤

Four of Europe's top five leagues have already revealed the answers, leaving only the suspense of the Spanish league title continuing.

As the defending champion of the Champions League last season, Real Madrid spent a lot of money last summer to introduce several midfield stars, including Bale and J Ronaldo, so before the start of the season, even the most discerning media had to admit that this Real Madrid team is very hopeful to break the biggest curse since the Champions League reform, that is, no one can defend the title.

The media's optimism is not unreasonable, although Real Madrid did not have the momentum of last season in the Champions League this season, but still went all the way to the semi-finals, almost one step away from achieving the feat of breaking the curse, however, the curse was fulfilled at this time, the aggregate score was 2-3, Real Madrid fell at the feet of Juventus.

Combined with the league draw at home to Valencia three days ago, Real Madrid, the most successful team in Europe last season, has been left with no big four, as it is almost impossible to expect arch-rivals Barcelona to lose all of their final two league games.

The team's results were not satisfactory, which was almost only one result at Real Madrid.

At an unknown restaurant near the Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, there were three people dining, Real Madrid President Florentino, Real Madrid General Manager Alexis Sanchez and ...... Famous agent Mendes.

Of course, this does not mean that he does not attach importance to the relationship with Real Madrid's top management, on the contrary, he and Real Madrid are probably their most important partners, Cristiano Ronaldo, J Ronaldo, Pepe, Coentrão...... No agent has more influence on Real Madrid than Mendes. And the reason why I don't come to Madrid very often. Purely because Mendes doesn't want to create unnecessary topics.

In the summer of last year, there has always been such a gossip transfer news related to Real Madrid in European football, and the object of the scandal is Mendes' player Falcao. Real Madrid want Falcao, it's not news, the news is that Florentino vetoed the possibility.

'If I sign Falcao, then I'll have to give up the chairmanship to Mendes.' This is what Florentino said to his cronies in the grapevine. Mendes wasn't sure if Florentino had actually said such a thing, but for him, as long as it was possible. He had to consider that possibility. The so-called "intimacy", put in business, is the common interest, and has nothing to do with "infernal".

Mendes is here today, ostensibly for Pepe's new contract and Coentrão's future next season, but Mendes knows that it may not be that simple.

Regarding Pepe's contract, Mendes has been in contact with Real Madrid several times since last summer. The difference between the two sides is not in the annual salary, but in the number of years, so it is only a matter of time before an agreement is reached, but Coentrão's situation at Real Madrid is not a big problem. Since coming to Real Madrid, almost every summer there have been some scandals, and last year Coentrão became a bargaining chip for Real Madrid to buy Bale, although it failed to make the trip in the end. And Coentrão's situation has improved this season, but that doesn't mean Coentrão won't be on the shelf this summer.

At the moment, the two sides have finished discussing the topic of two players, and Pepe will renew his contract. The situation in Coentrão is to be determined.

The reason why it is to be determined is that Ancelotti's future at Real Madrid is uncertain. And this involves another purpose of the meeting between the two sides today.

"I can't give any guarantees." After listening to Sanchez's words, Mendes thought for a long time before he slowly said his answer, "You have dealt with him so many times, you should know what kind of person he is." Moreover, I am no longer his agent. ”

"All I need is a possibility." At this time, Florentino on the other side said, "I think with your relationship with him, this matter should not be difficult. ”

"That's fine." Hearing Florentino's words, Mendes did not hesitate and nodded.

"Then we'll wait for your good news."

……

"Do you think Mendes has a chance of succeeding?" The meeting was over, and on the way back to his apartment, Florentino wiped his glasses and suddenly asked Sanchez, who was next to him.

"It's hard to say." Sanchez frowned, then smiled wryly, "In recent years, our relationship with him has not been good. ”

Hearing Sanchez's words, Florentino paused as he wiped his glasses, then burst into laughter, "It's not good, but I don't think it's a problem, on the contrary, I think it's our advantage." ”

"Huh?" Sanchez turned his head in confusion.

'First of all, we have to admit that he is an emotional person, as you can see from his return to Manchester City. However, he is not the only one who values feelings, do you think he is more emotional than Mourinho? "More importantly, you have to admit that he is a very smart businessman, and you should know that, Sanchez." ”

Sanchez nodded helplessly.

"So, you have to believe that a smart businessman, feelings may be one of the factors that affect the decision, but it is definitely not the most important factor. It's the best team in the world, it's the biggest and best stage in the world, it's the best players he's ever had, there's the best players he's never had before, here's where he doesn't have to worry about losing his best players, here's where he can be the number one coach in the world. What more could you want for a manager? ”

"I'm more worried about Mendes than about him."

Sanchez didn't answer this time, he understood Florenti's concerns, no manager wants to see his team's dressing room full of gangs, but no team president wants to see his rights challenged, although the outside gossip is a bit exaggerated, but the truth is there.

It's just that at the moment, this matter can only be left to Mendez.

After Florentino and Sanchez left, Mendez did not accompany the two to leave, but continued to stay in the restaurant for another half hour, in order to avoid some media attention.

Mendes, who was sitting at the window, watched the two get into the car, and it wasn't until the car left that an inexplicable smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

In recent seasons, Real Madrid has almost regarded Manchester City as its own backyard, although every time it has been "slaughtered", but every time it is happy, and Manchester City is also annoyed, last summer, because of Bale's transfer, the relationship between the two clubs almost fell to the freezing point, I thought that Real Madrid would calm down for a while, but I didn't expect that now, Real Madrid is eyeing Manchester City again.

And this time, although he is finally not a player, if he succeeds, I am afraid that the sensational effect will not be inferior to those past transfers.

Because, this time, Real Madrid's target is the former Manchester City manager and current Manchester City manager, Lin Sen.

It is surprising that Real Madrid will be eyeing Linson, but in Mendes' opinion, it is actually just reasonable. Not to mention that before Ancelotti, Real Madrid was actually interested in Linson, at present, although Ancelotti's position is stormy, but qualified to replace the Italian's head coach, there are few, Real Madrid has remained silent about Ancelotti's future, in fact, it is based on this consideration, they have the idea of changing the coach, but they can't risk finding a manager who is obviously inferior to Ancelotti to replace.

Therefore, Real Madrid has a premise for changing the manager, that is, to find at least a manager who they think is better than Ancelotti.

Of course, the so-called "better" is actually a very complex and subjective filter.

At present, looking at the entire European football world, barely meeting this condition and there is that possibility, in addition to Lin Sen, who is almost perfect in terms of business and ability, there are two managers who are actually in the sight of Real Madrid, one is the German coach Klopp who has resigned from Dortmund, Dortmund has a bad league record this season, and even faced the danger of relegation for a time, Klopp took the initiative to take all the responsibility and announced that he will no longer be the coach of Dortmund next season, But this does not mean that Klopp is a failed coach, the German coach who almost single-handedly achieved the revival of Dortmund, is still one of the best managers in European football at the moment, of course, this season's record, how much has affected Real Madrid's current judgment of Klopp.

In addition to Jurgen Klopp, Real Madrid's other choice is somewhat surprising: former Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, who has just led Chelsea to regain the Premier League title.

Mourinho left Real Madrid, ostensibly, because Real Madrid failed to make a breakthrough in the Champions League, but in fact, the madman lost control of the Real Madrid dressing room, especially with Real Madrid's dressing room leader, captain Casillas's conflict is the main reason, Mourinho, who returned to the Premier League, even said more than once that Real Madrid is still his home team, and his relationship with Real Madrid President Florentino and manager Sanchez is still very good, so, in other words, the madman left the Bernabeu, not a war crime.

And now, with Casillas most likely to leave Real Madrid next season, it's not so surprising that Florentino is thinking of Mourinho again.

It's just that in the phone call between Florentino and Mourinho a few days ago, Mourinho has clearly rejected the other party for no other reason, and now he is very good at Chelsea and has no reason to leave.

Why did Mendes know that today's meeting with Florentino had ulterior motives, don't forget, Mendes is also Mourinho's agent, so when Sanchez proposed Linson today, Mendes was not surprised although he thought about it for a long time. As for why the absolute party did not return to the absolute side, on the one hand, it was because the other party made concessions on Pepe's contract renewal and exchanged courtesies. On the other hand, it is because if Lin Sen is really interested in Real Madrid, then he needs an agent.

And if Lin Sen needs an agent, then it is self-evident who it will be. (To be continued, please search, the novel is better and updated faster!)