My light shines on Arsenal

Chapter 123 Goodbye, Robin

"What? My lord, did I hear you right?"

David Gill was stunned by the bombshell thrown by Ferguson. He glanced at Ferguson. The old Scottish man looked refreshed and proud.

"Isn't it just player transfers? After so many years, I can't figure out which head coach."

David Gill was stunned by Ferguson's cheerful look. He asked cautiously: "Have you called their head coach?"

"That's right." Ferguson smiled, "This kid is quite sensible."

……

three hours ago.

Kearney base.

Chen Yao had just finished his afternoon training session and sat down in the office after taking a shower when he received a call from Manchester.

"Coach Chen Yao, I'm Ferguson, Alex Ferguson."

The voice on the other end of the phone had no ups and downs in tone, as if it was just calmly explaining the fact that the most powerful and legendary coach in England's top league is condescending to talk to himself.

Chen Yao was a little surprised. The moment he received Ferguson's call, he understood the intention of the Manchester United coach. He was not surprised by this.

He was surprised that Ferguson was really so interested in Van Persie.

Originally, Chen Yao thought that with Ferguson's temperament and status, he might not be willing to call him. If he wanted to make Manchester United bleed more, he had to whet their appetite.

By the way, you can cultivate Manchester United's ability to raise prices.

But Ferguson's call came so quickly, which shows that Manchester United's legendary coach is very interested in Van Persie.

"I want Robin Van Persie, young man." Ferguson didn't look like he was inquiring, but like he was discussing with a store clerk what Christmas gifts he wanted to buy.

"Mr. Ferguson, I..." Chen Yao's voice sounded distressed, "Robin is my favorite player, he is our top card, he is the best shooter on this planet..."

"I know, young man." Ferguson smiled, "He's outstanding, otherwise I wouldn't have thought of him."

"Yes, Mr. Ferguson, so..."

"Hahaha... You are different from Arsene. If it were that old man, he would just hang up on me!"

"I……"

Hearing Chen Yao's silence, Ferguson couldn't help feeling a little emotional. Arsene Wenger, who had fought wits with him, had left. Now, this immature little coach didn't even dare to talk in front of him.

"I understand you, young man. I was also young, and I know that when you first become a head coach, you are at a loss. You hope to have strong players to help you tide over the difficulties."

Ferguson's voice became a little emotional, and he suddenly realized that Arsenal like this was no longer worthy of being called his opponent.

They can't even keep their best player, the rest of the roster can't find a star who can be called a star, and their coach's ability to keep his job is questionable.

Such a team will only decline day by day, but what about yourself?He is the godfather of Manchester United who overshadows the sky with one hand, and he is the Sir Alex who wants to bring the team the Premier League championship at the end of his career.

Ferguson even felt a little pity for Chen Yao on the other end of the phone. He thought of Chen Yao's several outstanding performances last season, and he actually felt a little love for talent.

"Coach Chen Yao, I have been in this circle for a long time." Ferguson said earnestly, "I am willing to form friendships with excellent coaches, even Arsene, I respect him."

"I gave you respect, and I need you to give me something back. Robin Van Persie is wasting his years at Arsenal, and it will not be good for you to keep him. Young man, I believe you can make a rational choice."

"Sir Sir Alex... 4000 million pounds?" The voice on the other end of the phone was cautious and sounded very sad, which made Ferguson feel good.

"Impossible. For a 29-year-old striker, the price is simply ridiculous. Young people can do it for themselves."

Ferguson snorted.

"Okay Sir." The voice on the other end of the phone was helpless, "Thirty-five million pounds, this is my lowest price. I really need the funds that Robin can exchange for... Let me give you the bottom line. Paris offers 500 to 3000 million pounds, and Zenit plans to follow suit..."

"You can only sell Van Persie to me." Ferguson said majestically, "He is only willing to come to me. 3000 million pounds."

"3000 two million pounds..." Chen Yao counterattacked pitifully.

"Deal." Ferguson readily agreed.

The Jazz are in a good mood, and in his opinion it is not difficult to pay an extra £200 million.

I'm at the end of my career, do I still have to give up my love because of a mere 200 million pounds?
What's more, I forcibly cut off 20% of the price, and directly gave David Jill a [-]% discount. My best friend must be very happy!

The more Ferguson thought about it in his own logic, the more he felt that he had made a good deal. As soon as he reached a verbal agreement, he came to the CEO's office and told his close friends the good news.

Chen Yao from Kearney Base finally couldn't hold back his laughter after hanging up the phone.

It’s so tiring to pretend to be a grandson.

But raising Van Persie's worth to more than 3000 million is still worth it.

In fact, Robin van Persie at this time is really not a sweet potato, an older striker with a one-year contract, if no one comes to boo him, his worth will be lowered even lower.

Wenger on another timeline later commented on Van Persie's deal in this way:
"I reached an agreement with Manchester United. Van Persie's transfer brought Arsenal 2400 million pounds. This price was very high for a player with one year left on his contract. In my heart, The most important thing is the interest of the club."

And now Van Persie has been sold for 3000 to [-] million pounds, which is equivalent to killing one-third of Manchester United's transfer fee.

Although 800 million pounds is nothing to a team with deep pockets, it is precious to Arsenal at this time.

What's more, in European football in 2012, 3000 million pounds is still the dividing line for heavy transfers, and transactions exceeding 3000 million pounds can stir up the market for a while.

Chen Yao didn't know it at this time, but the old David Gill was step by step unraveling the puzzle he had set for him.

Manchester United's CEO was not as impatient as he thought. Chen Yao's rejection of his first offer was precisely to raise doubts about David Gill's situation.

Originally, in his plan, David Gill, forced by internal and external pressure, would bite the bullet and follow up on the rumored bids from Paris and Zenit. When the time came, he would immediately shout a deal, and wait for him to react. It's too late.

It's just that Chen Yao didn't expect that David Gill looked at the deal calmly, and almost saw through the two opponents who raised the price.

Even as long as David Gill waited patiently for half a month, he would find that his opponents left in a dispirited manner.

Coincidentally, the appearance of Ferguson reversed the situation.

Ferguson saw the cowardice of his old friend in the transaction and decided to use his prestige and eloquence again.

He succeeded, at least that's what Ferguson thought.

After listening to Ferguson's story, David Gill found that his old friend's face was glowing, like an old naughty boy who was about to have the toy he wanted, and like a child waiting for his praise.

Jill sighed in his heart, a 29-year-old striker with an injury history, only one season of highlights, 3000 to two million pounds...

"David, three days, within three days I'm going to see Robin van Persie juggling the ball at Old Trafford." Ferguson said firmly.

David Gill knew Ferguson was a proud man and he clearly felt like he had accomplished something big now, just as he had for so many years.

Ferguson was quite apologetic for bypassing his old friend to negotiate, and wanted David Gill to participate in player signings, adding a strong touch to his old friend's trading resume.

Gil smiled bitterly inwardly. He looked at the information on the computer, then looked at his old friend Ferguson in front of him, sighed, and closed the computer.

What is the need?I'm just an employee anyway.

David Gill burst into a smile, hugged Sir Alex Ferguson cordially, and said softly: "Alex, thank you so much. We will definitely win back the Premier League championship."

Meanwhile, Kearney Base.

Keith Voss sat proudly in the co-pilot, and Robin van Persie drove out the door in a luxury car.

The agent is in a good mood and has finally settled the transfer. Manchester United has generally agreed to his contract requirements. Van Persie will receive a contract with a weekly salary of 18 pounds.

He glanced out of the window contemptuously and sneered.

Chen Yao stood by the gate with his hands in his pockets. Van Persie stopped the car, rolled down the window, and looked at the coach and the base with a complicated expression.

"Coach, I..." Van Persie shook his head, "I will remember my time here."

"Goodbye, Robin." Chen Yao said goodbye to Van Persie with a smile.

It's all right, Robin.

Chen Yao thought in his heart, what you want will be obtained by us in the end.

　Regarding Fan's worth, I would like to give a little explanation.

　　In fact, in the summer of 2012, the Premier League teams were not very wealthy. That summer, Fan did not attract the interest of many teams.

　　Chelsea's introduction of Hazard was 3200 million pounds, Oscar was 2500 million pounds, Manchester United's total expenditure in that transfer window was only 4900 million pounds, and even Manchester City's total expenditure was only 4800 million pounds...

　　As for other teams in the five major leagues, not many are interested in Van Persie, and the only ones are Juventus's humiliating offer of 800 million.

　　So taking various factors into consideration, I think 3200 million was the possible maximum price at that time. If it were higher, although it might be fun, there would be some logical shortcomings (although it is unscientific to talk about logic in online articles).

　　And I think logical reasoning is also part of the coolness... Let me explain to you.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)