"150,000 pounds a week?!"

Facing Mendes' offer of the code.

The old gentleman sat at the end of the table, blushing.

That is, Mendes is not a player under his command, otherwise he would have started to roar a long time ago.

In an official game, a goal did not help Manchester United score, and it almost increased several times as soon as he opened his mouth?

"Cristiano is also your player, you should know that he also only has a salary of 120,000 pounds."

Ferguson obviously can't accept such a price, and his psychological bottom line is to be on par with Ronaldo's salary this year, which he thinks is already very sincere.

Ronaldo's 120,000 pounds a week has also risen year by year, and at the age of 18, his annual salary was only 300,000 euros.

If the base is so high at the beginning, it will inevitably cost more money to talk about salary increases later.

The weekly salary of 150,000 pounds is 7.9 million pounds a year according to the 52-week calculation cycle of the Premier League, which is 9.81 million euros when converted into euros.

Mendes, who had been pinched to death by the old lord throughout the summer, suddenly had a pleasant feeling of thirty years in the east of the river and thirty years in the west of the river.

"Cristiano couldn't score 11 goals in six games at the age of 18."

"Levi has proven his ability to score and a big heart in big games, and I think he deserves that salary."

"Ibrahimovic and Kaka can get a salary of 9 million euros, and Barcelona gives Messi 8.4 million euros, which are after-tax income, and the United Kingdom has the highest tax ratio among these countries."

Mendes looked at Ferguson.

'He's able to find his place quickly in every team he plays for, which is a valuable quality.

"He's only eighteen," Ferguson said.

"That's the plus."

"Or I could suggest another more favourable option for Manchester United."

In a stalemate, Mendes made a big move.

"If Manchester United doesn't let Cristiano go next year, it needs to pay Real Madrid 30 million euros in liquidated damages, and Manchester United can choose to sell Levi to Real Madrid, which can not only keep Cristiano, but also make a net profit of 30 million."

"Sir, is this the solution you want?"

Ferguson was silent for more than ten seconds, you really think about Manchester United.

"Or, the annual salary for the first year can be a little lower, but we want to get full image rights."

Then, he nodded helplessly.

With Ferguson's status in football for many years, he can't be strong at the moment.

In the final analysis, it was not Mendes who defeated him, but Levi's performance that gave Mendes confidence.

After all, the money is Glazer's, and the results are Manchester United's.

After the salary is negotiated, the sincerity of other aspects is a minutiae.

As for the other levels of promises that Ferguson had prepared, such as numbers and playing times, these were secondary.

As long as he's healthy and athletic, can you still keep it from playing?

Rooney, the only one who can compete with Levi for the number by virtue of his qualifications, has no interest in No. 7 at all because of his relationship with Ronaldo.

Others simply can't compete with him.

And Mendes also represented Levi, promising to waive the liquidated damages clause in the new contract, so that Manchester United could be safe.

"Believe me, Levi is definitely the best solution for Manchester United in the future."

After the two talked, Levi met the godfather of Manchester United again.

The role of the agent is to help the players negotiate everything and avoid unnecessary conflicts between the players and the club.

Therefore, Ferguson did not have any opinion on Levi, but liked it more and more the more he looked at it.

During dinner, none of the three talked about anything about the contract.

Manchester United have not started the new season well, finishing sixth in the league after seven games.

Chelsea, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Arsenal and West Ham United are ahead.

The forward combination of Wayne Rooney and Ronaldo is not as good as expected.

This made Ferguson, who was aiming to defend the Champions League at the beginning of the season, worried about the league title.

"Can I talk to this kid alone?"

After the meal, Ferguson said to Mendes.

Not seen for a few months, Ferguson looked a little older, even a little sleepy and languishing in the hot Spanish weather.

Levi sat quietly, waiting for Ferguson to say something to him.

'When I first took charge, the number seven at Manchester United at the time was Brian Robson.

The dining room was dimly lit, and Ferguson's lenses reflected the faint glow of the floating wax on the tabletop.

'I don't want to admit that England were ruled by Liverpool at the time and we were able to beat them sometimes but we didn't win the league. Robson struggled to support the entire team almost alone, and even Manchester United was called "a one-man team". ”

'He's the first Manchester United no.7 to actually stand in front of me and play.

'We signed Eric Cantona from Leeds United in the 1992 winter window, the first year of the Premier League, and United were eighth in the league before he arrived, but after he arrived we won seven in a row and won the Premier League title two rounds ahead of schedule.

"First Premier League title!"

When the word was spoken, Ferguson's eyes were full of excitement.

'It seems to herald the era of the new league for Manchester United.'

And after the following season, he replaced Bryan Robson and wore the number seven shirt to win four Premier League titles and two FA Cups for United in four and a half years.

Ferguson then went on to tell David Beckham and Cristiano.

He said it very seriously, even a little babbling.

When talking about Beckham's ultra-long-range shot from 60 meters away in the 1996 season, his eyes sparkled.

After David Beckham's move to Real Madrid in 2003, he pinned his hopes on an 18-year-old who had just joined the club.

And Ronaldo, who just arrived in the Premier League, was keen on all kinds of fancy passing moves, and then he was taught a hard lesson by the rough men of the Premier League.

It took 11 rounds to score the first league goal.

"Also eighteen years old, when I first met you, I always compared you to Cristiano. I believe that footballers always need more training to improve little by little, one step at a time. ”

Ferguson looked at Levi and the young player in front of him shattered all his perceptions.

The transition from obscurity to ascension was so surprising that it was as if some mysterious force had forcibly improved his soccer skills.

Levi listened silently.

Until Ferguson asked: "I heard Mendes say that you yourself asked to stay at Manchester United, even if Real Madrid has shown a strong interest in you, and they have offered a salary that is still higher than Manchester United even after the salary increase." ”

"Why is that? I believe that after this season, Real Madrid will be willing to pay you 60 million in liquidated damages. ”

"Because Manchester United is one of the best clubs in the world."

Levi whispered, and Ferguson nodded, but the compliment was clearly not the answer he wanted.

He then added:

"And Real Madrid is the best club in the world."

There was a hint of displeasure on Ferguson's face, but he didn't refute, but motioned for Levi to continue.

Nine European Champions Cups, for Manchester United, is indeed a difficult moat to catch up.

And players like Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo also can't refuse the temptation of Real Madrid.

"I want to be the best player in the world."

Levi said.

"Standing on the highest place at the beginning, even if the goal is achieved, there will always be doubts."

"Compared to that, I think it's more challenging to help the chasers win more championships and become a better team, and it's more memorable."

Ferguson looked at the expressionless and soft-spoken young man in front of him, but the content was full of ambition.

There is thunder in the chest and the face is like a flat lake.

Very few players would say something like that, and that sounds a bit out of the way.

But sincerely.