In Cristiano. When Ronaldo and Messi competed for the first place in football, many fans sighed that there are too few superstars now. Although there is some meaning to this in the past, it can also be seen how nostalgic many fans are for the contentious European football scene from the 90s to the early 21st century.

At that time, in addition to those giants, there were many outstanding teams in European football. For example, strong teams such as Lazio, Roma, and Parma in Serie A, as well as Deportivo La Liga and Valencia, Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and other teams in the Bundesliga. These strong teams are not only in their respective domestic leagues, but even in the European leagues.

But ten years later, there is no dark horse in European football who can perform well on the European stage. In the 03-04 season came out the big dark horses Porto and Monaco are the legends of the dark horses Zuihou. Because all the player resources have been divided between the giants and those local tyrants. The Dark Horse Club is no longer able to hoard so many good players.

Of course, that's not the point. Back then, when the crowd was in conflict, many strong teams had their own representative superstar players. That is, there are many superstars born in the seventies. Among these superstars, the most famous are Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane. They are the representative players of this group of superstar players.

In addition to them, there are many famous players. This is true of the likes of Real Madrid's Raul, Barcelona's Kluivert, Manchester United's David Beckham and Keane, Arsenal's Patrick Vieira and Overmars, Milan's Andriy Shevchenko, Inter's Vieri, Juventus Piero, Fiorentina's Rui Costa, Roma's Totti, Valencia's Mendieta, Deportivo Rivaldo and Poboski.

Of course, they are only representative players, and there are many players who are as famous as them. Everyone is half a pound in the current European football world. With the exception of Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane, no other player is significantly taller than anyone else. Although Figo is Portugal's golden generation and one of the captains of Barcelona, he is no more famous than them.

But when Figo moved to Real Madrid, the sensation caused was nothing more than any news. 17 July 2000: Florentino becomes the new president of Real Madrid with 16,496 votes, beating Sanz, who received 13,302 votes. Florentino is even more talkative, and after becoming the president of Real Madrid, he immediately stepped up his operation against Figo.

Figo couldn't hold it back. Because Florentino and Figo signed a contract, that is, once Florentino becomes the president of Real Madrid, Figo must transfer to Real Madrid. At the time, no one thought Florentino would be able to beat Sans, so Figo and Vega signed the deal. And from Florentino, there were benefits.

Figo and Vega were thinking well at the time. Anyway, Florentino will definitely not be the president of Real Madrid, so he will take some benefits first. Then use the relationship with Real Madrid to put pressure on Barcelona. so that they can increase their salaries. It's so beautiful to think about. Unfortunately, Florentino defeated Sanz and became the president of Real Madrid.

This time Figo panicked. Because that contract is about to come into effect. The liquidated damages are more than 30 million euros, which is not something Figo can afford at all. Therefore, Figo's agent Vega said to Figo that he only has two ways out, one is to transfer to Real Madrid according to the contract, and the other is to continue to stay in Barcelona, while Vega goes to prison. Figo zuihou is no way. You can't really watch Vega go to jail. If Figo really told Vega to go to jail. Vega's style of doing things is certainly not going to sit still. Zuihou Figo could only agree to come to Real Madrid.

But whether Figo wants it or not. Anyway, this transfer will happen. Champions League winners? European Cup winners? At this time, none of these things are as shocking as Figo's transfer to Real Madrid.

Who cares about the Champions League and the European Cup now. There is only one thing that everyone cares about, and that is Figo. Florentino's shot was really unambiguous. It's the same as after becoming the president of Real Madrid again in 09, he completely covered up the news of Barcelona's six crowns with a series of transfers. Florentino shot. All eyes were on Real Madrid.

"Jaime, look. This is the courage, the courage of Florentino. European football is about to start to get on the rise. One superstar a year, Florentino, is going to upset the whole European football world. Where are so many superstars for Florentino to bring in. ”

Rist held up the newspaper in his hand and shook it at Ottie. At the time of Figo's introduction, Florentino said he wanted to build the best club of the 21st century. And to the Real Madrid members assured that Real Madrid will bring in a superstar player every year in the future.

Otti shook his head and said, "Lister, we can't compare to Florentino. He has great power in business and politics, and now he has become the president of Real Madrid, which is really popular in Spain and Madrid. ”

Yes, indeed. Although Florentino does not have a lot of money, he is also a billionaire. With assets of nearly two billion euros, the ACS Group of Companies under his leadership is the largest construction group in Spain. Before becoming chairman of ACS Group, Florentino had been working in politics. During the transition from Franco's dictatorship to democracy, Florentino joined the right-wing Democratic Alliance, a right-wing party, and gradually became a prominent figure, once a parliamentarian in Madrid.

This qualification has given him a huge network of contacts in Spanish politics and business. Later, Florentino was able to make a name for himself in European football, and not only because he was the president of Real Madrid. His construction group has good relationships with major banks in Spain. Therefore, a lot of Real Madrid's money to buy superstars is bank loans.

And after Calderón became the president of Real Madrid, he had no connections in this area. As a result, he spoke to Manchester United several times about Cristiano. Ronaldo's transfer, but unfortunately Calderón couldn't raise so much money at once. If it is changed to Florentino, even if Real Madrid can't turn around for a while, some banks are willing to cooperate with him. That's the difference in networking. Calderón is a lawyer, although not too bad, but he is only a lawyer, not as good as Florentino, a tycoon who owns the largest construction group in Europe. That's why Mendes ended the negotiations with him.

"Jaime, Florentino, I've been in contact with. He's not Senz, he's going to bring a new twist to Real Madrid. You need to be prepared. ”

"Huh."

Ottie shook his head, then sighed, "I've seen it. Mark. Roger approached me and Makelele wanted to move to Real Madrid. ”

"Mark. Roger? This guy is a tough buddy. ”

Ottie nodded. Then he said fiercely: "Florentino thinks of beauty." Real Madrid just poached our Mijatovic a few years ago and now they dare to trade us. I just sell to anybody and I don't sell to Real Madrid. ”

Listening to Ottie's words, Lister laughed. Rist shook his head and said, "Jaime, business still has to be done." If you're not in business, I can vouch for Mark. Roger's buddy has turned Valencia upside down. And looking at Florentino's appearance, he is not a stingy person. If Makelele is poached, he will definitely pay enough transfer fees. ”

Ottie looked at Rist suspiciously. Could it be that Lister came to be a lobbyist for himself? See the appearance of Otti, Rist hahadaxiao. Then he said, "Jaime, I'm not a lobbyist. Mark. Roger, you should know that since he talked to you about this, he will definitely have a follow-up. It's good to stay, but it's not good for the team. Makelle is not López, Mark. Roger is also not López's agent. They won't stay like Lopes for a season. When the time comes, it will not be good for the club. ”

Ottie listened to Rist's words and let out a long sigh. Mark. Roger is a well-known figure in European football, and of course he is absolutely notorious. Compared to Mark. Roger, Rist's reputation is not known how many times better.

"But Riester, we've been known as a back four this season. If Makelele goes ahead with the transfer, then we will only be left with Albelda. Even if we bring in Baraja, we have problems in this position. ”

"That's the question I want to tell you."

Rist put down the newspaper in his hand, and then said with a smile: "Since Real Madrid is interested in Makelele, of course it is a good slaughter." Real Madrid has a very good midfielder, an Argentine player. Esteban. Cambiaso, Did You Know? ”

"Cambiaso? But in the 97 World Youth Championships, the Argentine midfielder. ”

Ottie was a halfway monk, but because he was a halfway monk, he worked harder than anyone else. He tries to collect a lot of information about young players. So I still know a lot of people.

Reesette nodded and said, "Jaime, Cambiaso is excellent. He is only 20 years old this year, and he already has the strength to establish himself in a strong European team. However, because he is in Real Madrid, he can only keep re-lending to Argentina. Not only do you have to negotiate with a high price, but you also have Real Madrid to add Cambiasso to the mix. With Cambiaso, plus Baraja, Albelda, and Mendieta, Ronaldinho, Vicente, Angulo and others in front, Valencia's midfield strength has not declined. ”

Ottie didn't answer immediately, and thought for a moment and said, "I'll think about it." Xiexie you've got it, Lister. ”

"No, Jaime. You are for Valencia and I am for my coach and players. Although our goals are different, the end result is still the same. ”

"Yes."

Rist had thought of it a long time ago. Mark. Roger is so active in settling with Florentino, of course, in the hope of making money. Makelele's Valencia Champions League champion was the main midfielder, and he was certainly brought to Real Madrid. Only when you get to Real Madrid can you really make a lot of money.

"Yes, Jaime. I would like to ask you if your club has no other ideas about the back line. Your backline is too old. If you have an idea of changing the backline, I have a lot of good players to introduce to you. ”

"Okay, Rist. There's so much I have to do right now, and I'll be sure to come back to you when I need it. (To be continued......)