MTL - Football Feast, Starting From the Acquisition of European Clubs-Chapter 474 Divide the cake

  Chapter 474 Divide the cake

  Damn it, these **** are digging holes for themselves again, Chen Ran cursed inwardly.

  Although the performance of the England national team led by Hodgson in the World Cup in Brazil is indeed very bad, his own influence in English football is not much worse than that of Ferguson.

  If you express your opinion before Hodgson has been fired, you may offend the other party.

  Although Chen Ran's current achievements and status in international football are far above Hodgson. But the Crystal Palace club is in England after all, and Chen Ran doesn't want to make enemies easily if it is not necessary.

"The current head coach of the England national team is Mr. Hodgson. He is a very good coach. I respect him very much. It is disrespectful to Mr. Hodgson to talk about whether to be the head coach of the England national team. This is not good. "

  Seeing that Chen Ran was not fooled, the reporters seemed a little disappointed, so they asked other questions instead.

"May I ask Mr. Chen, would you consider being the head coach of the Belgian national team? Kompany, the captain of the Belgian national team, also plays for your Crystal Palace club. He has also invited you to the Belgian Football Association with other players to coach the Belgian national team." Team suggestion."

   "Thank you for your concern. I just want to rest now. As for which team I will coach next, I don't know yet. I can only say that everything is possible."

   After finally getting rid of the siege and interception of the reporters, Chen Ran met Cheryl and others who came to pick up the plane, and fled London Heathrow Airport in a hurry.

  After returning to London, Chen Ran also had a two-day rest, and then came to the Crystal Palace Club to deal with some backlogged matters because he led the Brazil team to participate in the World Cup.

  Under the command of Guardiola, although Crystal Palace can no longer monopolize the championship trophies of the Premier League and the Champions League for a long time like Chen Ran did when he was in charge, the results of three Premier League titles and one Champions League title can barely be regarded as the past.

   It is difficult to know what has happened.

  When Guardiola used to be Chen Ran's assistant coach, he watched Chen Ran lead the Crystal Palace to kill the Quartet, win the championship and get soft hands, which made him feel that it is not difficult to win the championship.

   Later when he went to Barcelona as the head coach, he basically competed with Real Madrid for the league championship in La Liga, and he also successfully grabbed the championship trophy from Real Madrid twice, which greatly increased Guardiola's confidence.

  But when he personally took over the Crystal Palace club, he realized how fierce the competition between the Premier League and the Champions League is.

  Hot money from all over the world is flooding into the Premier League. It not only rejuvenates some veteran giants teams, but also makes many emerging teams rise rapidly.

  Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and other strong teams have greatly consumed the energy of Crystal Palace, making it impossible for Guardiola to take care of both the Premier League and the Champions League.

  At this time, Guardiola realized how abnormal it is for the Crystal Palace led by Chen Ran to be able to dominate the Premier League and the Champions League at the same time.

   In addition, Chen Ran led Portugal and Brazil to two World Cup championships after he stopped being the head coach of the Crystal Palace club.

   So much so that every time Guardiola reports the team situation to Chen Ran, he feels a little embarrassed.

"Josep, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Short-term fluctuations in the team's performance are normal, and this is something that no one can avoid. I am very satisfied with your coaching performance. The position of head coach of Crystal Palace Club is still yours." .”

   With Guardiola helping him defend the stronghold of the Crystal Palace, Chen Ran can roam outside with confidence.

  So every time he returns to the Crystal Palace Club to listen to Guardiola's report on the team situation, Chen Ran will comfort Guardiola.

   "Thank you boss for your trust. I will definitely continue to work hard to win more championship trophies for Crystal Palace."

   Speaking of this, Guardiola suddenly paused, and then said:

   "However, the players in some positions of the team are a bit old and need to be replaced. Boss, your vision in selecting players is unparalleled, and you have to trouble the boss to help me find a replacement."

   "Oh? Which players do you want to replace?"

  "Tony is 37 years old this year, and he really can't keep up with the pace of the Premier League. Maicon and Evra are also 33 years old this year. As full-backs, their competitive level has dropped a bit."

   "If the boss has no objection, I don't plan to include these three players in the team's roster next season."

  Not included in the list of entries means to let them go.

  Chen Ran thought about it silently. Guardiola's reasons are very good, and Crystal Palace really needs to be constantly updated in order to continue to maintain its status as a strong team.

   "Well, no problem, Josep, I completely agree with your idea."

   "There are Dzeko and Cavani in the center position, even if Tony leaves, it will not have much impact."

   "There is Gareth Bale at the left back. He is a versatile player who can play left back, left forward and left forward. If Chiellini is added, there should be no problem."

  “Although right-back Alves is 31 years old this year, he has performed well in this World Cup. He has no problem serving as the main right-back of Crystal Palace.”

   "Josep, I'll buy you a substitute right back, so that the team's shortcomings will be filled."

   Seeing that Chen Ran solved the problem of the replacement of the new and old lineup of the Crystal Palace in a few words, Guardiola was both admired and speechless.

   Let go of three old players, but only add one new player. Not only has the replacement been completed, but it has also saved the club's expenses by the way. The boss is the boss, this little calculation is too smart.

   After meeting Stephen and Guardiola respectively, Chen Ran specially called Little Fatty Luis over.

   "Chen, have you discovered any new targets?"

  As soon as he entered the door, Little Fatty Louis couldn't help asking first. Now is the time for the summer transfer period, Chen Ran must have called him over for the transfer.

  Since Chen Ran beat the Guardiola brothers, these two guys are much more honest now. Especially Pere Guardiola has completely dispelled the idea of ​​meddling in the transfer affairs of the Crystal Palace club.

   "That's right, I have two tasks for you. One is to go to the Portuguese Benfica club and find a young player named Joao Cancelo."

  "This little guy just turned 20 years old this year. You go and bring Joao Cancelo back and hand it directly to Guardiola. You tell him, this is the backup right back I found for him."

   "João Cancelo? Okay, I see. Chen, what is your upper budget limit? Those clubs in Portugal are black shops. Our Crystal Palace is now attracting attention. The asking price of the other party may not be low."

   "Strive to win Joao Cancelo within 10 million euros, if it exceeds 15 million euros, give up, and I will give you another goal."

"Ok, I see."

  Little Fatty Louis nodded, and then asked Chen Ran about another goal.

   "The other one is also a little guy, a Frenchman named Kylian Mbappe, who is currently playing in the Monaco youth team."

   "However, he will only turn 16 at the end of the year, and he cannot sign a professional contract yet, so this matter is not urgent at present."

   "The reason why I told you in advance is that I want you to get in touch with Mbappe's family from now on."

   "Focus on Mbappe's father, who is a Cameroonian immigrant and a football coach."

  "You tell him that I personally called for the introduction of Mbappe, and I can guarantee that his son will be trained as a top player."

   "I believe that between Crystal Palace and Monaco, Mbappe's father will make the right choice."

   Seeing Chen Ran talking so much, Fatty Louis suddenly became excited. Chen Ran hasn't paid so much attention to a young player for a long time. It seems that this is a big fish.

   "Chen, are you very optimistic about this Mbappe?"

   "Very optimistic!" Chen Ran gave little fat Louis a meaningful look.

"I understand."

  Little Fatty Louis nodded emphatically. He was right, this is indeed a big fish.

   While Chen Ran was busy dealing with the affairs of the Crystal Palace club, outside discussions about where he would go to coach did not stop at all, but intensified instead.

  Because the current president of the Argentine Football Association, Julio Grondona, died suddenly.

  Julio Grondona is not an ordinary person. Since he first served as the president of the Argentine Football Association in 1979, he has never left this position.

  After four military presidents and seven democratically elected presidents, Julio Grondona has served as the president of the Argentine Football Association for 35 years.

   Not only that, but Julio Grondona is also the first vice president of FIFA and the chairman of the FIFA Finance Committee. He is the most powerful person besides FIFA President Blatter.

  The death of Julio Grondona plunged the entire Argentine Football Association into chaos. His subordinates, who refused to accept each other, formed cliques one after another to compete for the chairmanship of the Football Association.

  In addition, the World Cup in Brazil has just ended, and the Argentine national team has no game tasks in a short period of time, so no one cares about hiring a head coach.

  Messi was so angry that he was half dead. He paid a huge price and finally got Chen Ran to agree to be the head coach of the Argentine country, but now he has become like this.

  After returning to Argentina, Messi went to the Football Association several times for this matter. But the Argentine Football Association has no leader now, and no one has the power to decide such a big matter before the new chairman is elected.

  Seeing that things have developed to this point, Messi is both angry and helpless, so he can only call Mascherano to vent.

"Leo, the current situation is beyond the control of us players. And we don't know when the Football Association will be able to elect a new chairman. The boss will definitely not wait forever. Otherwise, we will do it this time. give up?"

   "But I'm really not reconciled. I will be 31 years old in the next World Cup, and you will be 34 years old, Javier. This may be our last chance to compete for the World Cup championship. Just give up like this, are you willing?"

   Messi became more and more angry as he spoke, and his voice became louder and louder.

   On the other side of the phone, there was a sudden silence, and Mascherano didn't speak for a long time.

   After a long time, he let out a long sigh.

   "What can I do if I am not reconciled?"

   Just when the two were speechless, Messi suddenly became excited.

   "Javier, I have thought of a solution to the problem."

   "What? Have you figured out a way?"

   "That's right. Kompany called me a few days ago, and their Belgian national team also wants to hire the boss as the head coach."

"What Kompany means is, let the boss be the head coach of their Belgian national team first, and after winning the European Cup two years later, he will be the head coach of our Argentine national team to compete for the World Cup championship four years later. .”

   "I thought you were fooling around, so I rejected Kompany directly."

   "But judging from our current situation, this is a good solution."

   "Javier, what do you think?"

   "Huh? This method is really good. I think, in two years, the new chairman of the Football Association will always be selected."

   "Since you also think this method is good, then I will call Kompany immediately."

   "Leo, should we call the boss first to explain the situation?"

   "It makes sense, I almost lost my mind, I'll call the boss right now."

  …

  When Chen Ran listened to the situation of the Argentine Football Association introduced by Messi, he was completely speechless.

  My own boss, it seems that the players under his banner will really treat him like a cake and cut him apart.

   "Leo, are you sure you want to do this?"

   "Boss, of course I don't want to do this, but there is no way. Are you willing to wait until the new chairman of the Argentine Football Association is elected?"

   "I can't wait indefinitely. Leo, do you know how long it takes them to decide on a new chairman?"

"I do not know either."

   "Then it seems that Kompany's method can only be used."

  …

   Soon, an explosive news shocked the entire international football world.

  Belgium defeated Argentina, Brazil, England and many other popular teams and became the next national team coached by Chen Ran.

   "Damn it! This is a big upset in Belgium!"

   "Hahahaha, those guys who bet at the spinach company probably lost a lot this time."

   "What do you think Chen Ran is thinking? Letting strong teams like Argentina, Brazil and England go without him, he wants to be the head coach of the unknown Belgian national team?"

   "Don't underestimate Belgium upstairs. In fact, the strength of this Belgian team is not weak now. Many players are playing the main force in the five major league teams."

   "That's right. Among other things, De Bruyne of Crystal Palace and Hazard of Chelsea know each other. They are both first-class players."

   "I'll go! I just went to check Belgium's lineup for the World Cup in Brazil. This strength can make a strong team break their wrists."

   "Hehe, now I understand why Chen Ran chose Belgium."

   "Ji Zeran is Ji Zai Ran, this little calculation is too smart."

  …

  (end of this chapter)