286 Meeting with Alex Ferguson
"Seven looks the most pleasing to the eye. Fifty thousand pounds, I buy number seven. β
"Rist, that's not how it works."
Seeing Rist throw out 50,000 pounds at random, Ferguson shook his head beside him. Rist asked Alex Ferguson to watch the horse race today. Because Lister knew that Ferguson was very fond of watching horse racing, and many players in England had a hobby in this area. Including Owen, who is now hot in England. They both like to play two hands during their breaks. Even Ferguson and Manchester United's major shareholders are in a big lawsuit over a horse, and of course the horse they are fighting for is very expensive.
"Alex, I don't know much about horse racing. But horse racing isn't just about having fun. I think the No. 7 horse is the most pleasing to the eye and the most energetic. β
"You're ruining the sport."
Alex Ferguson took horse racing very seriously. It was fun to play and very serious. Although Rist casually threw out 50,000 pounds, he didn't care at all. To be able to meet Ferguson, and to be able to play horse racing together like this, let alone 50,000 pounds, even 500,000 pounds, 1 million pounds, can't be exchanged.
"Rist, what the hell is the matter with asking me over this time?"
Because Ruud van Nistelrooy moved to Manchester United, and Ruud van Nistelrooy's performance at Manchester United was also very good, so Lister and Ferguson have seen each other many times. Otherwise, if it was a previous friend, how could Ferguson be willing to meet with Rist in private. Ferguson also wondered what was going on with Rist looking for himself. It should be for Vanney's business.
Ruud van Nistelrooy is paid Β£44,000 a week at Manchester United. And a few big guys of Manchester United, not to mention the first star like Beckham. Like Keane, Scholes and Ryan Giggs, they all earn around Β£70,000 a week. They are the first players in Manchester United's salary. And Ruud van Nistelrooy is the top scorer this season, and it is understandable that Rist wants to increase Ruud van Nistelrooy's salary. Ferguson is also not prepared to suppress Vanney's salary, as long as the conditions are reasonable, he agrees.
Rist lost Β£50,000 for nothing, but with a smile on his face. Instead of looking at Ferguson, he looked at the horses of the other groups that were still preparing below, and said softly: "Alex, I heard that Stam is preparing to publish his autobiography. β
"I know."
Ferguson interrupted Rist's words at once. Ferguson was a strong man, and instead of answering his own questions directly, Rist said something else, and Ferguson was a little angry. And it's normal for those players to have autobiographies. Because autobiography is also a channel to make money. A lot of players want to earn more money when they're younger. Because after retiring, many players don't have much means to make money. In Shijie football, there are not one or two stars who go bankrupt after retirement, and almost half of the players have such problems in terms of weight.
"I had the pleasure of reading some of his autobiography. Estimated that he was very interested in Philip. Inzaghi didn't like it very much, and directly stated in his autobiography that Inzaghi was a liar. In order to win, I always want to play deception on the field. β
Ferguson didn't speak, looking at Rist with a frown. Because Ferguson knew that Rist was definitely not out of business. Then come and talk to yourself about these issues. And Rist had read Stam's autobiography. Ferguson thinks it's nothing. Because Ferguson knew about Rist and Stam's agent, Michael. Williams is more familiar. And Rist is well-connected in Dutch football. It shouldn't be a hard problem to know this.
It's just that Ferguson has not understood the autobiography of Rist Weishenme sighing Stam. However, Ferguson did not disturb Lister this time, but listened quietly, because he believed that Lister said this for a reason.
And he said Vieira likes to use small gestures. Irving's possession is poor. Anyway, he commented on almost all of his opponents. It was an eye-opener to look at that autobiography. It gave me a different perspective on the other players. β
"Very usual. This is true of many players' autobiographies. β
There was some irritation in Ferguson's heart. In fact, many players' autobiographies don't have much content, at most they evaluate the head coach they work with, their teammates, and their opponents. And then it became an autobiography. However, many people write autobiographies with leeway, because even if they retire, most people still have to eat in this circle. But it's rare to criticize all opponents like Stam.
"Looks like there's some stuff in the locker room. I don't know if there is anything in the Manchester United dressing room, but I know that there is something in the dressing room for the Dutch national team. It seems that Davis scolded Beckham in the team when he was playing in the national team. It seems so. β
Rist used several looks, but Ferguson's face was already turning blue. Because to the point of Rist, although it is said to be seeming, as if, there must be such content. Alex Ferguson is a very controlling manager and has not dared to stand up to him in his Manchester United squad.
Players who dared to resist in history were purged by him. From Lee Sharp to Stam, Beckham, and Keane, these people were all purged by Ferguson one by one. Therefore, Ferguson is most concerned about the dressing room, and of course, any coach in English football attaches great importance to the dressing room. Although Rist says he has not seen anything about the United dressing room, Ferguson can already imagine it.
"And one more news about Alex about you. Stam said that when you brought him in, you first approached him personally. β
"Humph! What else? β
At this point, Ferguson was really angry. When bringing in players, it's an open secret to get in touch with the opposing players first. One of the people sitting here now is Alex Ferguson, a famous European coach, and the other is Lister, one of the best agents in European football. Both of them have done this kind of thing, and if there is a coach and agent in European football who has done this kind of thing, then this coach must be the coach of the amateur league, and the player owned by this agent must be a garbage player who no one pursues.
Everyone knows about this kind of thing, but don't make it loud and don't let people know about it. There is nothing until there is no evidence.
"Alex, that's all I know."
Ferguson was already very angry in his heart, and he couldn't wait to go up and slap Stam directly. Ferguson didn't suspect that Rist was lying, because Stam's autobiography would soon be on the market, and it would be clear when the time came.
But anger is anger, and Ferguson has not yet reached the point of losing his mind. Ferguson's head was still spinning very fast, he raised his head and stared at Lister, and asked, "Lister, you have a conflict with Michael?" β
Ferguson had already shot Stam in his mind. For Ferguson, Stamm's behavior is unforgivable, not to mention Stamm, even if it is put on Keane and Beckham, he will not tolerate it. For an English football manager, Stam's autobiography is hard to tolerate for anyone. Not to mention a strong manager like Alex Ferguson.
Even Ferguson was not prepared to persuade Stam to change the contents of his autobiography. Because he didn't think there was any need. But shooting is shooting, Ferguson is still very confused. He was curious to know if it was because of Stam's agent, Michael. Williams had a contradiction.
Rist shook his head and said, "My relationship with Michael is not that good, but it is not to the point of hostility. I'm thinking about Manchester United, what would you do if Stam's autobiography came out in July or August? Do you have time to find a replacement for Stam? β
"You think I'm going to abandon Stam?"
Ferguson had seen the wind and waves, so he quickly made a decision and sorted out his thoughts. So I even had time to joke with Lister.
"Alex, I'm sure even if this guy is David. Beckham, you're going to kick it out too. β
"Hehehe."
Ferguson hahadaxiao. Then Zhengse said: "Lister, tell your purpose directly." There doesn't seem to make any sense to go around the bush between us. β
"Thor. Campbell. β
Rist slowly stated the purpose of his visit today. Then he said, "I'm here for him." I believe that with his ability, he is more than capable of replacing the position left by Stam. And Campbell is still a free player, isn't it the best fit for Manchester United? β
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Alex Ferguson is a bigwig-level figure in English football. Even England's No. 1 agent Stretford did not dare to be presumptuous in front of Ferguson, you can think about his strength. Ferguson is well aware of Campbell's agent, Anderson, and United have been in contact with Campbell. It's just that Manchester United doesn't have an absolute need for Campbell, so they don't have the same favorable conditions as Liverpool and Arsenal in the negotiations.
According to Ferguson's understanding, Lister has nothing to do with this transfer. Ferguson doesn't believe that Rist is really good for Manchester United, and it is really all for Manchester United's sake. Who is Rist? The one with the strongest ability to make money in European football is Lister. Unprofitable things, how could Rist be involved.
"Because of Arsenal, because of Jerome. Anderson. β
"Huh?"
Ferguson was raided by Rist today, so there were some changes. So Ferguson used this kind of rhetorical question, this kind of simple words to slowly grasp the initiative. Rist had discovered Ferguson's intentions, but Rist didn't care.
"I hate Jerome. Anderson, I don't have a good relationship with him, I'm sure Coach Ferguson has heard about it. Don't look at the current outside reports, in fact, Campbell is very close to Arsenal at the moment. It's just that Campbell is still playing at Tottenham, so he hasn't been able to announce it. Arsenal are now in the biggest position. I don't like Arsenal to make it cheap, and I don't like Jerome even more. Anderson earns money. β
"Hehe, Riester, that's all."
Reesette nodded. Ferguson is cunning and cunning, so he won't believe that there is only one reason. But Ferguson wasn't going to get to the bottom of it. Ferguson was already considering the plan that Rist was talking about.
"Alex, I've given you the most information. How to operate later, if you need my help, please let me know. (To be continued......)