Football: A late bloomer, starting with Leicester City

Chapter 148 New salary contract, Arsenal and West Ham United start a war (please vote for me)
The next day, before watching the 32nd round of the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United.

Chen Yufeng and Chen Binghua were invited to the Leicester City owner's office to negotiate contract renewal.

This is a key negotiation that determines whether Chen Yufeng can stay on the team.

"First of all, I would like to congratulate both of you. After such a long time, everyone has had a very happy season."

Vichai appeared in front of the two with a smile and extended his right hand towards them, "Congratulations to Chen Yufeng for becoming a top offensive player from Leicester City."

"Eighteen goals and fourteen assists in 32 rounds, this is already the best in the Premier League."

"It was also Leicester City who was willing to give a chance at the beginning of the season." Chen Binghua said modestly, and smiled after shaking hands with Vichai: "To complement each other and achieve each other, this must be the best story in football."

"Hahahaha, yes."

Vichai laughed loudly, motioned for the two of them to sit down, and then started to get down to business.

"We have seen recent external transfer rumors. Perhaps because of his age and debut season, Chen Yufeng has not yet received attention from wealthy teams."

He opened a bound fax document, "Including the consultation and quotation flyers we received, it is true that we have not seen any wealthy teams."

"Above all, Lyon from Ligue [-], Espanyol from La Liga, and Real Betis are the more powerful teams among them."

Immediately afterwards, Vichai quickly added: "Of course, I know very well that with Chen Yufeng's current ability, he is actually worthy of joining any wealthy family."

He praised Chen Yufeng's performance to show his sincerity, "Others don't believe in him, of course we will not disbelieve in the best player on the team."

Having said this, Vichai stood up with a smile and pointed to the King Power Stadium that could be seen in the distance: "Mr. Chen Binghua, do you still remember the wish we two made at the beginning of the season?"

"of course I remember."

Chen Binghua smiled and nodded.

"I said, after the season, Chen Yufeng will become a top player, and you will be more aggressively attacked by Leicester City fans, hahaha."

Vichai walked around the office and then continued: "Whether you two, father and son, are willing to renew your contract with Leicester City, I would like to thank Chen Yufeng for everything he has done for Leicester City this season."

"Let's talk about the contract next."

Vichai returned to his seat and pulled out a new contract, "I should first express my sincerity with Leicester City."

"Mr. Ranieri called me a few days ago and told me that this season we must use treatment worthy of the players' ability to retain the main players, especially core players like Chen Yufeng."

"He said that the team will try to achieve a more illusory and exciting miracle and honor next season."

"I know it's difficult, and I also know that dreams can't be just dreams. We need to give players matching returns in terms of actual actions and money."

After saying these words, Vichai started to talk about the real topic, "The overall bonus contract and other aspects will not change much from last season."

"The focus is on the Champions League. If Chen Yufeng can score a goal for the team in the Champions League, each goal will be counted as a bonus of 15 euros, and the assist will be [-] euros."

"In addition, if you reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League, the bonus will be 100 million euros, the semi-finals will be 150 million euros, and the championship will be 200 million euros."

"This is my new Champions League bonus, which represents my support for the team's Champions League line next season."

After saying this, Vichai turned his attention to the father and son. He was actually worried, very afraid that Chen Yufeng would not want to stay in Leicester City anymore.

Because he is not sure whether those wealthy teams will contact players in private, contact Chen Binghua, and promise more attractive conditions.

"What's the specific salary?"

Chen Binghua smiled slightly and asked about the more critical point, salary increase.

Privately, his relationship with Vichai was very good, but at this moment, he had to fight for his son, and this was a negotiation that had to be settled openly.

"I hope the players will come up with this and discuss it later." Vichai breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Chen Binghua chatting and said hurriedly.

"I hope Mr. Vichai can come up with one first. We want to see how valuable a player I am in Mr. Vichai's heart." Chen Yufeng took over the conversation at this time and said with a smile.

"Of course, my lowest expectation for Yufeng is the team's maximum salary next season. There is no doubt about this."

Vichai first expressed what he meant, then touched his chin and thought for a while, and then said with a slight trepidation, "How about a weekly salary of 15 euros, a top level in the Premier League?"

This is indeed a very high salary in today's Premier League and is definitely an affirmation of the player's value.

In particular, Leicester City is just a small team, not a wealthy team.

For Vichai, it is indeed very benevolent to offer this price.

This is almost an annual salary of about 780 million, the salary level of the top players in the world today!
Chen Binghua and Chen Yufeng looked at each other, and after smiling for the last time, Chen Binghua spoke: "We hope to increase the price to 18 euros."

Timely struggle is a must. They cannot agree immediately after Vichai proposes a level.

And because Mr. Vichai was very sincere, Chen Binghua did not make any big announcements and only added [-] euros.

After hearing this, Vichai didn't feel any discomfort at all, but instead breathed a sigh of relief.

He is very afraid that this salary level will be rejected directly, or that the other party will propose a very outrageous level.

But now it seems that Chen Binghua's work style is still very reasonable, just fine-tuning.

"If I keep lowering the price, I will be sorry for the trust and support you and my son have given to Leicester City." After Vichai finally said this, he stood up with a laugh, "Hahaha, then I wish you all the best. A pleasure to work with.”

"Pleasant to work with."

Chen Binghua and Chen Yufeng shook hands with Vichai one after another, and then the three of them hugged each other.

There is definitely no rush to sign the contract today. For such a big contract, there will be a special renewal ceremony announced.

This will also be a move that gives confidence to the Leicester City fan base.

"Mr. Vichai, before I leave, I would like to express my opinion."

Before leaving, Chen Yufeng smiled and said: "You must pay attention to Kanter and give him the most worthy contract. I hope to keep him for another year."

Weichai was stunned when he heard this, and then nodded slightly, keeping Chen Yufeng's opinion or reminder in his heart.

He is not a fool. He clearly realized that Chen Yufeng may know that Kanter's departure from the team may be relatively serious.

Could these be some details they discovered during their daily interactions?
Vichai didn't think about it in detail, he just considered the budget in his mind and raised the priority of Kanter's contract extension to a higher level.

Not long after, the father and son walked out of Vichai's office feeling refreshed.

A weekly salary of 18 euros is something the two would never have imagined before the season.

From the initial 18 euros, to the [-] euros renewed in the early season, and now [-] euros!
Chen Yufeng has completed an increase of 36 times!

This represents his superb performance in the Premier League this season and the rapid increase in his value!

"The collar button is not buttoned properly."

Chen Binghua saw something, walked up to Chen Yufeng and tied two buttons for him.

After tying them, the father and son looked at each other, took a long breath, smiled, and then turned around and walked away.

The most difficult days are over, and every day from now on, they won't have to suffer the same kind of days again.

This made the two of them feel very good, especially Chen Binghua.

The championship is undoubtedly the most exciting, but how can it be boring with such a step-by-step climb?

Isn't this a more exciting time?

Even though he is 30 years old, Chen Yufeng has never given up his desire to climb up. He knows that the Premier League championship will never be his end!

After the cold winter comes spring, Chen Yufeng really hopes that this spring will be longer.

…………

In the afternoon, Vardy’s home.

All the Leicester City players gathered here, huddled together to watch Arsenal's game against West Ham United.

There was a lot of anxiety and expectation in everyone's eyes, and they were even more nervous than when they were competing.

This round of games between Arsenal and Tottenham will play a decisive role in the final championship.

As long as the two teams do not score all three points when the whistle blows, they will not have to play the next game and will directly win the final Premier League championship!

Chen Yufeng stood at the front of the queue, holding his hands together with an expectant expression.

He has not added points during this period just to reserve his physical fitness for the final stage.

If he can win this round early and directly obtain two skill treasure boxes, he can also maintain a rapid improvement speed again!

He wants to make himself stronger before the European Cup!

"Sanchez, he looked very anxious today. We all know that this is a decisive game for Arsenal and what will be the consequences of not winning."

"I have always felt that at this moment, it must be as late as possible for Leicester City to win the championship, otherwise it will be a huge blow to the hearts of the players."

"..."

"Can you seize the corner kick opportunity?!"

"Giroud!! The ball is scored! Beautiful goal! Arsenal has stabilized its pace and leads West Ham United away from home, keeping the last bit of suspense!!"

"We saw Wenger was very excited. This is a rare sight. It seems that he is also under a lot of pressure now!"

"..."

The TV commentary kept ringing. As Giroud gave Arsenal the lead in the away game, many Leicester City players sat back in their seats with some disappointment.

No one at the scene spoke anymore, they just quietly followed the development of the game.

Time passed like this minute by minute, and gradually came to the second half of the second half of the game.

It seems that Arsenal will soon defeat West Ham United and maintain the suspense of the championship for another round.

(End of this chapter)