"Spanish football is now mainstream. They introduced me to Spanish coaches. ”

Rist smiled slightly as he listened to Wang Jianlin's words. I don't know what to say, it's a real layman's saying. Since it is a cooperation, Rist said directly: "Wang Dong, the style of Spanish football now is different from two years ago, and the current Spanish national team is completely based on Barcelona's midfielder as the core, and it is born from Barcelona's style of play." They are completely different from the traditional Spanish style. There are also many kinds of Spanish coaches. ”

"Like Coach Benitez, he's different from the average Spanish coach. There are also those traditional Spanish coaches who put a lot of emphasis on the wings, and the current Spanish style of play is about control. Including Unai Emery and Sergio Ramos, they all have different coaching styles. And it has nothing to do with the style of the current Spanish national team. ”

He continued: "And there is one characteristic of the Spanish coaches. That is, many of them are not adapted, and they are rarely able to succeed outside. In the last two decades, Benitez has been the most successful coach in Spain. Others, such as the current head coach of the Spanish national team, Bosque, have also been unsuccessful on the outside. ”

Wang Jianlin was a little surprised. Now Spanish football is king, not to mention domestic, even in European football, there is a voice of praise for Spanish football. And Spanish football is now full of talent, and all kinds of talented players are completely blowout. Therefore, many people who have served Wang Jianlin as a consultant believe that hiring a Spanish coach is the most in line with the current development of football. But unexpectedly, Rist denied the Spanish coach in a few words.

"But now Spanish football is the direction of world football. He's already starting to dominate world football. ”

The successive European Championships and World Cups have brought Spanish football to the pinnacle of their football history. Their style of play has become the object of imitation in world football.

"Wang Dong, any style of play in this world will not dominate the football world for a long time. The style of play of the Spanish national team is born out of the style of play of Barcelona, which now looks strong. But soon there will be corresponding tactics to restrain them. Just as there is a food chain in the world, no tactic in the world is perfect. And Barcelona's style of play is difficult to replicate, and the style of play of the Spanish national team is also difficult to copy. After Xavi and they are old, even the Spanish national team itself will not be able to play the current way of play. ”

Facing a layman. Rist couldn't say more. Therefore, Wang Jianlin didn't understand it very well, and said directly: "The foundation of Chinese football is not good, and the strength of Chinese players is not good." The style of letting Chinese players play the Spanish national team is simply a castle in the air. With the foundation of the current Chinese players. The most important thing to do is to have a coach who is tactically capable and able to motivate his players. Of course, this needs to be discussed with the Football Association. ”

"Yes. Which coach do you think is better? ”

"The Italian coach or the Dutch coach is the best."

Wang Jianlin nodded. There is no rush to choose a coach, after all, this requires the formal cooperation between Wanda Group and the Chinese Football Association, and then the two sides can negotiate before it can be officially determined. Just to get to know Rist today.

This is the end of the conversation, and the two sides begin to prepare for the big operation. Rist soon moved an eight-member panel of judges from the Czech side, all of whom were youth coaches from the Czech Republic. There were four Czech coaches, two Argentine coaches, one German coach and the last one French.

These are all poached by Lister from various countries when he started his own academy. All of them are the number one in the development of young players. Rist had spent a lot of money at the beginning. Many youth team coaches have been introduced from South America, as well as football powerhouses with good youth training from France, Germany, and Spain. This time Rist is going to take away really good, young players who can carve.

This cooperation between Rist and Wanda Group is definitely a big deal. When the news is announced. The whole Chinese football world was shocked. Wanda Group can be regarded as a real show of face this time, privately sponsoring 50 million euros a year to support Chinese players to receive training in the Czech Republic. Although some people criticize the Czech Republic for not being as good as other European football powers, many people still express their admiration for Wanda Group.

At the signing ceremony between Rist and Wang Jianlin, China's most famous media came here. Even some non-sports party newspapers were on the scene.

"Wang Dong, hello. At that time, Jianlibao's model could not be said to be successful in the end. Wang Dong. How are you Wanda Group going to avoid this? ”

Before signing up, a lot of journalists started asking questions. Because Wanda's model this time is too similar to Jianlibao back then, people naturally think of Jianlibao back then.

Wang Jianlin heard the reporter's question and looked at Lister. Lister understood what Wang Jianlin meant, so he adjusted Mike, and then replied: "Our cooperation this time fully absorbed the mistakes of Jianlibao back then. This time, most of the players we are going to study abroad are children under the age of thirteen. Our academy in the Czech Republic is one of the largest in Europe. He has produced countless good players. We have a wealth of ways to develop young players, and we have been in the youth league since we were 12 years old and have been in the U19 league all the way. As players in our Academy, they are all eligible to play in such leagues. Even as part of the Academy, they can play in the youth leagues in Europe. ”

"And we have a whole system in the Academy. They don't affect their studies by playing football. By the time they are eighteen years old, if they are not fit to play, they can re-enter school anytime and anywhere to continue their studies. ”

In the youth league, the Czech Republic is much more complete than China. Since the age of twelve, there has been a youth league in the Czech Republic. All major Czech clubs, whether in the First Division or the Second Division, can send a team to participate. And Lister's academy, because of its large scale, has a huge number of players in it. As a result, the Rist Academy has been approved by the Czech Football Federation and is allowed to form three teams at each age group. Within the Academy, these three teams are still rivals.

All the way up to the U19s, there are four levels of youth leagues. Moreover, the champions of these youth competitions in the Czech Republic were able to go out and compete against the youth teams of clubs from other countries.

There can be no development behind closed doors. Young players also need to keep playing against other people in order to really grow. Talking to high-level players is the best way to improve yourself.

"Wang Dong, how do you choose the players you want to study abroad? How much do they cost? ”

"No, no, no. All their expenses will be solved by Wanda Group. As for how to choose thirty players? We, at Wanda Group, will work with Mr. Cherny to select the best players to play all over the country. Thirty of the most talented players were selected to train in the Czech Republic. ”

"Mr. Cairny, are there any criteria for this screening competition?"

"Nope. Any player under the age of thirteen, including thirteen, is eligible to participate. It doesn't matter if it's a young player who has been trained or a player who has never been trained, we don't say no. I've already brought in eight youth coaches who are all very good in European football, and they will be the judges for this time. ”

Wang Jianlin and Rist stood on it, explaining the questions of the reporters one by one. It was not until the signing time that the answer to the reporter was stopped.

When it came time for the signing ceremony, even the officials of the Football Association came to the scene. That is, the newly appointed president of the Football Association, Wei Di, came to the scene, because this incident was too sensational. It is impossible for the Chinese Football Association not to come.

With Wang Jianlin and Rist signing the contract, the largest plan in the history of Chinese football for players to study abroad is about to be implemented. According to the plan, Wanda Group will pay 100 million yuan in advance, and then the subsequent contract will be changed according to the specific situation.

"50 million a year!"

"The cooperation between Wanda Group and the Czech Puma Academy!"

"The largest study abroad in the history of Chinese football!"

"The Czech Puma Academy will cooperate with China and open a youth academy in China!"

The impact is significant. As for Lister to open an academy in China, it is a cooperation that Lister and Wang Jianlin have just negotiated. Wang Jianlin's actions are indeed very big, in addition to letting Chinese players study in the Czech Republic and receive training in the Czech youth academy.

He also sponsored a large sum of money to ask Rist to open a youth academy in Chinese football. Wang Jianlin's proposal was not only agreed by Lister, but also strongly sponsored by Puma.

Puma can be said to have worked hard for the Chinese market for ten years, and the results are quite good. However, compared to Nike and Adidas, it is still at a disadvantage in the Chinese market. In addition, the strong rise of local Chinese brands has made Puma feel the pressure.

The Chinese market, especially with the current economic problems in Europe and the United States, is increasingly becoming one of the most important markets in the world. And importantly, the pace of development of the Chinese sports market is so fast, how can Puma give up such a big market. Therefore, there is strong support for the cooperation between Riester and Wanda Group, and the plan to establish an academy in China. He is also willing to sponsor this academy every year, and there is only one thing he wants, and that is the naming rights of the academy.

Therefore, Lister and Wang Jianlin reached a preliminary agreement. But this is China, and it needs to be discussed with the Chinese Football Association, the China Sports Center, and even the location of the youth academy base to be discussed with the local government. Therefore, there are quite a few procedures that need to be followed.

After the announcement of the cooperation with Wanda, Rist is a big name in Chinese football. Clubs including Beijing Guoan and Shandong Luneng have approached Rist, hoping to bring in some excellent foreign players through Rist's connections.

Just when Rist was quite proud, he received a very frustrating phone call. Let Rist immediately put down all his activities in China and returned to England.