"Qataris? How much are they willing to come up with? ”

After Russell heard Rist's message, he didn't hesitate, nor did he say that the chest ad could not be sold. Instead, he asked Rist with great interest how much money they could give in Qatar.

"Sandro, hasn't Barca's chest ad never been sold? Aren't you afraid that Barcelona members will not agree? ”

"It's no longer up to us not to sell."

Russell sighed, his hands full of the current Barça financial statements. didn't shy away from suspicion at all to show it to List, and then he said disdainfully: "Although the current Barcelona has good results, the economy is in a mess." And it's all. Do you know? Now we need to borrow money from the bank to pay our salaries. Without the support of the bank, we would not even be able to pay our salary every month. ”

"No, it won't."

Rist was skeptical. Although Barcelona's economy is indeed not good, last season's income was more than 300 million. Barcelona can't even afford to pay their salaries.

"Sandro, where did Barcelona's more than 300 million income go. How can it not even be paid? ”

Seeing Lister's questioning, Russell shook his head and said with a smile: "Lister, I can't lie to you." Which club has the highest salary in European football at the moment? ”

"It's supposed to be Real Madrid? Or maybe it's Chelsea? ”

The statistics on the salaries of European football clubs are available every year. Rister estimates that Real Madrid and Chelsea should have the highest salary payouts.

First of all, Real Madrid's reinforcements are all top players, and there are not one or two with a pre-tax salary of more than 10 million. Like Cristiano. Ronaldo, Kaka, Ribery, Casillas, and Alonso all have annual salaries of more than 10 million euros before tax.

Needless to say, Chelsea. Chelsea's salaries are very high, with countless players earning more than £100,000 a week in their squad alone. From Cech, Terry, Ashley. Cole, Frank Lampard, Ballack, Nicolas Anelka, Drogba and Malouda all have salaries in excess of £100,000, with an average of more than £1340,000.

"Shit. It's Barcelona, which spent more than 260 million euros on salaries and bonuses alone last year. Our spending on salaries and bonuses. Taller than Real Madrid and Chelsea in the Premier League. Real Madrid is only around 240 million euros, and Chelsea is just over 200 million euros. ”

"Whew-"

Rist couldn't help but take a breath. Rist really didn't expect Barcelona's salary and bonus expenses to be so high. After all, Barcelona's income last season was only about 360 million euros, but I didn't expect the salary and bonuses alone to exceed more than 260 million euros. It is no wonder that Barcelona's deficit after last season exceeded more than 70 million euros. Nearly 80 million euros.

"You know, Rist. When I was there, Barcelona had always had a low fixed salary and high bonuses. Huo An acquiesced to my strategy, but he only acquiesced to my high bonus, and his fixed salary continued to rise. ”

Rist looked at Russell. He smiled unnaturally. This fixed salary keeps rising, and it has a lot to do with Lister. Rist's players have always demanded high salaries, otherwise the liquidated damages Rist would not be willing to raise it. Of course, there should be no less bonuses. For example, Messi's annual salary after tax was only 6 million euros last season, but with the result of the treble, he received more than 10 million euros in salary and bonuses in one season. And with Messi signing a new contract, if Barcelona have another treble. Messi's income will exceed 178 million euros.

"Look at Hoan's reinforcements. Ziglinski is 25 million euros and will not be able to play at Barcelona at all. Ibrahimovic, with a salary of tens of millions of euros after taxes, but what is the use of Barcelona? It doesn't fit into Barça's system at all. And Arshavin, how old are they, with nine million euros after tax, it is so easy to make money. And, of course, Henry. Nine million euros after tax. Tell me about these players, who have a high salary from the club, old and old, small and a thorn. ”

When Russell said this, Lister thought about it, and that was really the case. A lot of people have just seen the success of Barcelona's academy and seen one academy player after another succeed in the first team. Including Sergio Busquets, Bojan, Tello and Pique, but none of them saw that the top of Barcelona were all high-paid people.

Messi's 13 million euros after tax, Ibrahimovic 10 million euros after taxes, Henry and Arshavin 9 million euros after taxes, Puyol and Xavi 6 million euros after taxes, Iniesta 5 million euros after taxes.

Among them, Messi, Ibrahimovic, Henry, and Arshavin are enjoying the Beckham Act, so their personal taxes are low. Puyol, Xavi, and Iniesta are all very tax-heavy. And the important thing about Barcelona is that the prize money is much higher than that of other clubs. Now Barcelona is already the top in European football with a fixed salary alone, and with the high bonuses, the expenditure is surprisingly high.

"If I become president of Barcelona, all these high-paid people will be removed. Otherwise, Barcelona's salary is too high. We simply can't afford it. ”

Rist looked at the murderous Russell and observed a moment of silence for several high-paid players. Ibrahimovic, Henry, Arshavin, and a huge parallel import, Ziglinsky, all of whom look like they're going to get out. However, if these people really leave, then it will indeed make huge room for Barcelona's finances. More than 40 million euros can be freed up from a year's salary alone. Combined with the bonus, the annual expenditure will be more than 50 million euros less. Of course, if it can be sold, there will be a transfer fee of 40 or 50 million euros.

"Alright, Riester. You know what I'm struggling with right now. If Barcelona's finances are not rectified, Barcelona will collapse. Tell me, how much are those Qataris willing to come up with? ”

"Sandro, I can't say that either. However, they are very rich, and they value Barcelona only because they value the influence of Barcelona now. If it is negotiated, it should be around 30 million euros. ”

"Thirty million euros?"

Russell nodded slowly. Abandoning Barcelona's strategy for many years is also a last resort for Russell. But if there is really a 30 million euros in sponsorship, what does it matter if you really abandon tradition for the sake of this money. Thirty million euros is not a small amount. If Barcelona signs this sponsorship, Barcelona will have the highest sponsorship fee in European football in terms of shirt chest advertising at that time.

"Lister, you call back to the Qataris. This can be discussed, but until I become president of Barça. I didn't want any rumors to affect the Barcelona election. Once there is such a rumor, I will firmly deny it. At that time, there will be no way to talk about cooperation. ”

Reestrap nodded, understanding what Russell meant. After all, it has always been a tradition for Barcelona to advertise on the chest of the jersey in the commercial field, and although Rosell now has a huge advantage, he still does not dare to have any carelessness. If the Barcelona members knew that they had such thoughts, they might not support themselves at that time.

"I see what you mean. You can rest assured. ”

There is no one more than Rist who wants Rosell to be the president of Barça. With Guardiola's success at Barcelona, Guardiola's agent and Guardiola's brother have become Barcelona's most powerful agents. Barcelona's transfer, Rist is already unable to intervene at all. And Barcelona's academy was also divided between the two of them. This made Rist quite angry. After all, there are still a lot of good players in the Barcelona academy, and digging two is also a good thing for Lister.

So Lister waited for Russell's appointment. Historically, after Russell took office, he had a bad relationship with Guardiola. Especially with Pep Guardiola's brother, it is very difficult to deal with. Because Guardiola's brother was originally Russell's man, but he cooperated with Laporta, which made Russell very dissatisfied. Many Barcelona fans later disliked Rosell, because Guardiola's departure had a lot to do with Rosell. That is, Russell forced Pep Guardiola away.

But what does this have to do with Rist. Rist only knows one thing, although Guardiola is the hero who laid the foundation of Barcelona's dream three, but he has two strong agents, which greatly damages Rist's interests. Only by getting rid of Pep Guardiola will Rist be able to re-establish his advantage at Barca. As for Pep Guardiola's departure, it is not Rister's business whether Barcelona does well or not.

"Lister, you just said they wanted to name us Camp Nou?"

"There is such a meaning. But I think the title of Camp Nou should be more difficult. Chest advertising should be simpler, so I'll tell you this. ”

Russell nodded, but quickly smiled and said, "Actually, those old-fashioned things can't keep up with the situation." If you look at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium and Bayern's Allianz Arena, they didn't all sell their naming rights. As long as you give money, even if you sell the naming rights. Could it be that the naming rights have changed, and our stadium will not be Camp Nou. ”

Russell and Laporta are really different. Laporta sees Barcelona as a springboard and therefore only cares about Barca's results. Rosell, on the other hand, wants to make Barcelona a commercial club, just like Florentino of Real Madrid now. So as long as it is something that can make money, Russell is not afraid of change at all.

"I understand."

In today's increasingly developed commercial football, money is everything. For the sake of money, even a giant like Barcelona needs to change. If you don't change, you can't keep up with the situation. In today's football, if there is no money, even a giant club cannot develop. Even a top club like Real Madrid can sell anything for money. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point to vote for recommendation and monthly passes, and your support is my biggest motivation. For mobile phone users, please go to M. to read. )