With the end of the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals, the semi-finals were born.

Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool.

According to the previous order of the draw, Bayern came first away and then home, and the opponent was the mighty Barcelona.

In the quarter-finals, Real Madrid suffered a shock defeat to Tottenham.

After the dream of three consecutive championships last season was shattered, the team's number one star Cristiano Ronaldo was rumored to have left the Apennines after being rejected for asking for a maximum salary, which made the bright Galaxy Battleship a lot darker.

Not only is it 17 points behind its arch-rival Barcelona in the league, but it is even five points behind second-place Atletico Madrid, ranking third in the standings.

The Copa del Rey semi-finals were defeated by Barcelona again, the Champions League was eliminated, and this season is destined to be fruitless.

But what is puzzling is that if you were someone else, such a grade would have been out of class a long time ago?

But Zidane, as the manager, was not fired by the club.

For Real Madrid, who like to fire their head coach, this is indeed a bit of an anomaly.

Early in the morning, Zidane arrived at the training ground early, walked casually with his hands behind his back.

Real Madrid have been in a very sluggish period since last summer, when Ronaldo left the team and Gareth Bale was injured.

The BBC group that once terrified Europe no longer exists.

The team's reinforcements also revolve around rebuilding the forward line.

Asensio and Vinicius have good potential, but they can't carry the banner of Real Madrid's attack.

Especially in the national derby and Madrid derby, Real Madrid's forward line was dumb and lost in the game.

Summer reinforcements have become the most important thing.

Florentino wants to bring in Belgian winger Eden Hazard to bolster his squad.

And former Premier League MVP Eden Hazard himself also hopes to win the most important event of his life at Real Madrid - the Champions League.

Hazard, who has excellent shooting skills, delicate footwork, and excellent passing skills, is regarded as the successor of Cristiano Ronaldo.

But Zidane has his own ideas.

Rosie is more in line with his ideal type.

Elegant, agile and solid marksmanship, a combination of chic and technical, who doesn't love such a player?

What's more, the huge commercial value behind him is coveted even by Florentino.

Since last year, the club has continued to send transfer contracts, and the transfer fee has risen even more, reaching an astonishing 160 million.

But Bayern remained unmoved.

In their opinion, Rossi is not for sale.

Zidane also knows that if it were replaced by himself, a fool would sell Rossi.

This is a proper cash cow, even if it is lying flat, the club's annual commercial income on him will be a lot of money.

Not to mention, Rossi is now in hot form, and his status in the rivers and lakes is close to Messi and Ronaldo's stars.

At this time, Zidane's phone rang, and the screen showed that it was the team's general manager, Jose Sanchez.

After handing over the training to Pintus, Zidane walked out of the pitch and answered the phone.

It is strictly forbidden for anyone to bring communication equipment during the team's training sessions.

If there is an emergency, you can find the head coach himself through the office phone.

This move also reflects that Real Madrid's discipline has become very loose after falling into a slump.

Zidane could have not answered, but after hesitating for a while, Zidane decided to answer the phone.

"Zenedin, good news!"

Zidane listened, and his tightly knit brows eased.

'I have reached a preliminary agreement with the Chelsea hierarchy to bring in Eden Hazard for €100 million at the end of the season.

Jose on the other end of the phone looked so excited, but Zidane was very calm.

If Hazard can be brought in, it means that Real Madrid will no longer be able to bring in Rossi.

Real Madrid's recruitment plan in recent years has changed from the original buy, buy, buy to "one big small" policy.

A superstar + a number of potential demons, while not losing the luxury of starlight, while strengthening the depth of the squad in the right position, is an important factor for Real Madrid to win the Champions League two times in a row.

This healthy operating model has also allowed Real Madrid to gradually get rid of huge debts.

Hearing Zidane's response a little indifferent, Jose said: "What's the matter, my old friend, such a thing didn't jump." Are you worried about your position? ”

'Don't worry, I can guarantee you as manager next season. But you have to make good use of Hazard, otherwise it will be difficult for the chairman to explain. ”

The implication of Jose's words is that now the club has brought in superstars for you, and if you pull your hips again, even if you are meritorious, you will be fired.

How could Zidane not know, and complained: "You don't know how much pressure I have, it's not something that can be solved by giving me a Hazard." ”

In fact, he wants the transfer rights of the team.

Only by bringing in players who fit your own tactical system can you play the strongest effect.

But Florentino wouldn't say yes easily.

As a businessman, Florentino is well aware that the introduction of players is not just a one-sided requirement for Real Madrid.

From the initial "Zidane + Pavon", the superstar policy of one year has begun, and Real Madrid has begun to move towards commercialization.

Although it can bring popularity and huge benefits to the club, it has not improved in terms of results.

The first phase of the Galaxy Battleship at the helm of Florentino has only won two La Liga titles in its first two years.

After gathering the six superstars, Real Madrid's honor room is only one more Spanish Super Cup, and the Champions League is 16 lang a year.

Eventually, with Florentino's resignation, the first phase of the Galactic Battleship also came to an end.

In 2009, sworn rivals Barcelona won six titles, and Florentino once again became the president of Real Madrid.

He reflected on his first tenure, and the business philosophy of the second phase of the Galaxy Battleship was more mature and reasonable.

Hoarding superstars, strengthening the local gang force, and becoming the direction of the team's recruitment.

After the introduction of Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Benzema and other top foreign players, Alonso, Arbeloa, Albiol and other local players joined the team.

Local players occupy a dominant position and have a stronger voice.

Real Madrid rebuilt the central axis within a year and then adjusted the squad according to the actual situation, laying the foundation for the team's recovery.

After winning the club's tenth Champions League trophy, Florentino's recruitment direction turned to youth and young players.

Carvajal, Vazquez, Asensio, Nacho, Isco, Varane, Casemiro are the main young players that Real Madrid has relied on in the past five years.

Now, once Hazard's transfer is finalised, the club will close the transfer talks for Rossi and instead dig out more young demons.

"Old friend, I know you miss Rossi, but Bayern and his agent have been refusing to let go, and I can't help it."

"I can't hang myself from a tree. It's also good to settle for the next best. ”

Zidane also knew his difficulties and said: "I understand you too, I'm just complaining." Working with the best players in the world is every manager's dream. ”

"What's more, Luo's style of play is my favorite, as elegant and chic as me."

Jose smiled: "It's okay to be like you, but don't be as bald as you." ”

"you!"

After the two chatted briefly, Zidane hung up the phone, walked back to the training ground, and immediately shouted at the loose players when he saw them.

"Didn't you even eat breakfast? At the end of today's training, each of us will run 10 laps. Isn't it a shame to be held to a draw by Leganés yesterday! ”

Under Zidane's angry reprimand, the Real Madrid players were like little chickens, bending their necks and training seriously.

Only Zidane can shock these bigwigs.

After all, he is Qi Zu!

(End of chapter)