MTL - Football Feast, Starting From the Acquisition of European Clubs-Chapter 483 sky-high price

  Chapter 483 Sky-high price

  The head coach of the current Real Madrid club is no longer the Italian Ancelotti. After taking over Mourinho's position and coaching for two seasons, he was replaced by the Spaniard Benitez.

   However, Benitez did not secure the position of Real Madrid coach. After only half a season in charge, he was fired by club president Florentino during the winter break.

   This time, it is the famous retired French star Zidane who replaced Benitez as the head coach of the Real Madrid club.

  Also a Frenchman, Zidane played a key role in introducing Pogba, the current core midfielder of the French team. It was at his strong request that the Real Madrid Club offered a sky-high price for Pogba.

  When Raiola brought over Chen Ran's condition that he only wanted money and no players, Zidane and Florentino fell silent.

   After Raiola was sent away, Florentino and Zidane had a special meeting.

"Zinedine, now the Crystal Palace club does not agree to use players to offset the debt. If we pay all the Pogba transfer fee in cash, then in this summer transfer period and the next winter transfer period, you will not be able to introduce any more. any other player."

   "Is it worth paying such a high price for Pogba? Moreover, why did the Crystal Palace Club let go of Pogba, who is just 23 years old and has great talent and strength? Have you considered the reasons for this?"

  Before he became the chairman of the Real Madrid club, Florentino had already been a bigwig in the Spanish business world for many years. He never believed that there would be a good thing like a pie in the sky.

  The Crystal Palace club has always protected its main players as not for sale, but this time it suddenly changed its style with Pogba.

  If something goes wrong, there must be a demon, which has to make Florentino vigilant.

   "Mr. Chairman, I have already found out about Pogba in private. The reason why Crystal Palace Club is willing to sell Pogba this time is mainly because he fell out with coach Guardiola."

"Pogba wants to be the core of Crystal Palace's midfield, but Guardiola only uses him as a defensive midfielder. And the Chinese chose to support Guardiola, so he put Pogba in transfer list."

   Zidane is not a rookie who has just entered the football circle. The Crystal Palace Club's uncharacteristic behavior, he also used his relationship to inquire about the relevant situation.

  "Zinedine, can you make sure Pogba is telling the truth? After all, no one speaks ill of themselves."

   Obviously, Florentino still has reservations about Pogba's one-sided statement.

   "Mr. Chairman, I think what Pogba said should be true. Guardiola has indeed always placed Pogba in the defensive midfielder position."

"I deliberately looked for the video of Crystal Palace's game last season. Pogba is really not reconciled to being a defensive midfielder. He repeatedly rushed to the front to participate in the attack, leaving space for Crystal Palace's midfield defense. It caused Crystal Palace to concede goals and points in some key games."

  "From the second half of last season, Guardiola put Pogba on the bench. I guess this is the fundamental reason why Crystal Palace Club wants to sell Pogba this time."

   Seeing that Zidane had done sufficient investigation and research, Florentino nodded slowly and asked his last question.

  "Zinedine, can you guarantee that after Pogba comes to our Real Madrid, he will not make the mistakes he made in Crystal Palace again?"

  "Mr. Chairman, Guardiola used Pogba as a defensive midfielder, and Pogba was too involved in the offense and did not follow the requirements of the head coach. This must be a mistake."

   "However, I intend to make Pogba the core of our Real Madrid offense. The task of defense is given to other people. In this way, naturally there will be no problems with him in Crystal Palace."

  After listening to Zidane's plan, Florentino pondered for a while.

   Pogba just wants to be the core of the team's midfielder, since the Crystal Palace club can't meet his requirements, but Real Madrid can.

   In this way, the contradictions that Pogba caused at the Crystal Palace Club will no longer exist at Real Madrid.

  Florentino hasn't experienced Pogba's tossing ability at this time. After repeated weighing, he feels that he can gamble on Pogba.

   After all, Florentino's own style is to use big money to introduce top stars to Real Madrid.

   And Pogba just has the talent and strength to become a top star.

  So, after making the decision, Florentino quickly notified Raiola of the result.

   Raiola, who didn't have much hope for this trip to Spain, was overjoyed.

   Regardless of the fatigue of the journey, he immediately flew to Manchester overnight.

   "Mr. Chairman, Real Madrid's Florentino has just changed the conditions and is willing to use 130 million euros in cash to introduce Pogba."

   "Before I report this matter to Chen Ran, I'll come over to say hello to you. I wonder if you plan to adjust the offer of the Manchester City club?"

   Mino Raiola sat in front of Manchester City club chairman Kardun al-Mubarak with two big dark circles under his eyes.

  No way, for this big business of hundreds of millions of euros, he has been flying back and forth between Belgium, England and Spain these days.

   I didn’t have a good meal, and I even took time to sleep on the plane.

   "Very good. Mino, thank you for telling me the news about Real Madrid in advance."

  Kaldun Al Mubarak nodded with satisfaction. It seems that it was a correct choice to invite Raiola back to be the transfer consultant of Manchester City Club, and the money was not wasted.

   "Mino, what price do you think I will pay to beat Real Madrid and buy Pogba?"

  Kaldun Al Mubarak didn't bother to go around in circles, and directly asked Raiola for his opinion.

   After all, Raiola is Pogba's agent. In this transfer, it is a key figure who can influence Pogba's decision.

   "Mr. Chairman, with all due respect, in terms of the influence of the club, Manchester City has no way to compare with Real Madrid."

   "So, if Pogba is willing to give up Real Madrid and join Manchester City instead, the conditions you offer must be higher than those of Real Madrid."

   Raiola expressed his opinion carefully while carefully observing the face of Kardun Al Mubarak. He was not willing to offend these big benefactors from the Middle East.

   "Mino, I know everything you said. Don't worry, I won't care. Just talk about the numbers."

   Seeing Raiola's cautious look, Kardun Al Mubarak smiled and waved his hands.

   "Ahem, okay, Mr. Chairman. Real Madrid Club's current offer is 130 million euros. My suggestion is that Manchester City Club is best to be 20 million euros higher than them."

   "As for the contract for Pogba, in order to reflect the importance Manchester City attaches to him, I suggest that the annual salary given to Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi by the Crystal Palace Club can be compared."

  Although Raiola looked sincere and fearful on the surface, he did not live up to his reputation for asking for money when he asked for the price.

   "Mino, what do you mean, we offer 150 million euros to the Crystal Palace club, and then give Pogba a contract with an annual salary of 20 million euros?"

  Kaldun Al Mubarak looked at Raiola indifferently, and he couldn't see whether he was happy or angry.

   "Yes, Mr. Chairman. If it is lower than this price, it may be difficult for us to compete with Real Madrid."

  Although he knew that his asking price was too harsh, but thinking that his income was closely related to this, Raiola still bit the bullet and continued.

   "Okay! Manchester City will make an offer according to your suggestion. However, Mino, this is also our final offer, understand?"

   "Understood, Mr. Chairman."

  After leaving the Manchester City club, Raiola excitedly rushed to Belgium to meet Chen Ran.

  Although there are still two clubs, Liverpool and Manchester United, competing for Pogba, Raiola does not intend to continue raising the price.

  Manchester City Club has raised the price to 150 million euros, which is high enough.

  Due to the appearance of Chen Ran, a large number of stars were locked in the Crystal Palace Club in advance, which made many record-setting transfers of players in the previous life never happen in this life.

  Currently, the player transfer fee record in international football is still the 88 million euros Barcelona spent on the introduction of Neymar from Santos.

  If Pogba's transfer to Manchester City is successful, it will almost double the player's transfer record.

  Although Raiola desperately wants money, he also knows how to stop. If you continue to lift it up, you will really offend people.

   "Mr. Chen, I have two good news for you!"

  As soon as he entered, Raiola rushed to announce the good news to Chen Ran.

  Although Little Fatty Louis reported Raiola's every move to Chen Ran, but when he saw Raiola's thick dark circles, he still couldn't help sighing that "money makes ghosts go round".

   "Mino, you've worked hard. You need to get a good night's sleep now. If there's anything else, let's talk about it tomorrow."

   While talking, Chen Ran personally poured Raiola a glass of ice water and handed it over.

   "Thank you, Mr. Chen, I'm not tired now."

   Hurriedly stepped forward to take the water glass with both hands, took a sip of ice water, and Raiola suddenly became more energetic.

   "Mino, it seems that you brought back good news this time."

   "Yes, Mr. Chen. Real Madrid has fulfilled its mission, and the Real Madrid Club has agreed to pay all the 130 million euros in cash, and will no longer use players to offset the debt."

   "In addition, I went to the Manchester City club again. They have now re-hired me as a transfer consultant for the club. I informed Kardun Al Mubarak of the change in the payment method of the Real Madrid club."

  "Under my suggestion, the Manchester City club finally increased the offer, and they have now raised Pogba's transfer fee to 150 million euros."

  In front of Chen Ran, Raiola had no intention of hiding anything, and reported his series of actions heartily.

   This is also Raiola's decision after careful consideration.

  The experience of dealing with Chen Ran in these years told him that playing tricks with Chen Ran usually did not end well.

   On the contrary, they were honest and obedient, and the results were not bad.

   Seeing Raiola being so honest this time, Chen Ran also took a surprised look at the fat man.

  But since the other party is so savvy, it doesn't matter if there are some preparations.

   "Mino, it seems that you are leaning towards Manchester City?"

   "Yes, Mr. Chen. Didn't you say it before? Whichever club offers a high price, sell Pogba to that club."

   Raiola looked at Chen Ran with a simple and honest smile on his face.

  If Pogba ends up going to the Manchester City club, then he can get at least 15 million euros in transfer commissions.

  Combined with the consulting fees of the Manchester City club and the commission from Pogba, this number directly exceeded 20 million euros.

   Now, this large sum of money is just waiting for Chen Ran to nod.

   "I have no objection to Pogba's transfer to Manchester City. For the next thing, you can go to Luiz directly, and he will help you deal with it."

   "Thank you, Mr. Chen!"

   Just like that, before the start of the European Cup, a piece of transfer news shocked the entire international football world.

  The French midfielder Pogba of the Crystal Palace Club joined the Manchester City Club with a record transfer fee of 150 million euros.

   "Fuck! Crystal Palace sold Pogba?"

   "150 million euros? This is nearly double the 88 million euro transfer record of Neymar joining Barcelona!"

   "Pogba needs to be talented and capable, and he is only 23 years old this year. His future is limitless. Why should Crystal Palace sell him?"

   "It should be what Guardiola meant, right? Didn't you see that Pogba has been unable to play the main force in Crystal Palace since the second half of last season?"

"It's true. Pogba always wanted to go up and attack. As a result, his position became a loophole for the opponent's counterattack. Crystal Palace lost several key games because of this. I guess Guardiola couldn't stand it and gave up completely. Pogba."

   "Even if this is the case, don't sell it to Manchester City, which is also in the Premier League. Isn't this strengthening the strength of direct competitors?"

   "It's probably because Manchester City has the highest bid. No one can afford the sky-high price of 150 million euros."

   "Hehe, you all underestimate Chen Ran too much. He is such a rogue, can he strengthen the direct competitor of Manchester City, the league champion?"

  (end of this chapter)