Football: A late bloomer, starting with Leicester City

Chapter 277 Mendes and Raiola were rejected, is Chen Yufeng too arrogant? ! (Ask for monthly ticket)

"I think we had some misunderstanding before."

Mendes' opening words did not surprise Chen Yufeng, "As you know, we have a very large brokerage company with business all over the world."

"Every day we are looking for good players with a strong desire to succeed, and many players come to us."

"It's a huge amount, so much that I can't do the screening alone."

Mendes shook his head, his face full of regret, "So when Mr. Chen Yufeng's cooperation invitation was handed over, I didn't get the fax."

"It was my underling who was doing the screening for me, and it was a major mistake on his part."

"So I hope Mr. Chen Yufeng can forgive us on this point and listen to my new ideas and sincerity."

Mendes' expression became serious, "I think Mr. Chen Yufeng must know why I came here."

After listening to what Mendes said, Chen Yufeng nodded slightly, but still expressed his thoughts clearly.

"Mr. Mendes, at that time my father and I were desperate to find an agent who could enhance my value in all aspects."

"But now, I don't seem to need these very much. My influence is high enough, and there is no shortage of endorsements and sponsors."

"Besides, everything is moving in a good direction. I don't need to encourage things. I just need to stabilize my performance and wait slowly. What should come will always come."

After these words fell, Mendes was obviously disappointed in the corners of his eyes.

However, he still had a solution and said quickly: "No, there are many things that you and your father cannot do."

Mendes took out a list with the contact information and relationship network of various wealthy clubs. "I will give you an example. Last year, Mr. Chen Yufeng had a miraculous season in Leicester City and had excellent personal characteristics." Play.”

"But in the end during the summer transfer window, no big team approached Leicester City."

"The reason is actually obvious. The wealthy clubs are not sure what Leicester City and Mr. Chen Yufeng mean. There is no effective communication between you, and no one has recommended or suggested signing you."

"The final result is that even though Mr. Chen Yufeng played super high statistics, he ended up staying in Leicester City to spend this season."

The more Mendes talked, the more confident he became, and he said happily: "If you have a good agent, these problems will be solved."

"We have the best relationship network in the world. We can accurately find the sports director of each club and effectively communicate with them to increase their desire to sign you!"

"I can definitely guarantee that if it was Jorge Mendes who served you last season, you might be wearing the jerseys of Real Madrid and Milan this season, not Leicester City!"

"If this is not effectively resolved, your historical status in football will definitely be affected."

"Although this year you have the blessing of the European Cup and you have a chance to win the FIFA Ballon d'Or, but what about next year? What about the year after that?"

At this point, Mendes shook his head, "I don't think you're still competitive for these awards."

If a good agent wants to promote a successful cooperation, it is not about being humble and pleading. Appropriate attack and value display are the way to go.

Mendez's idea is to let Chen Yufeng know the pros and cons of this, and be moved to change his original idea.

"Mr. Mendez, you are absolutely right."

Chen Yufeng first recognized Mendes's idea, then raised his eyebrows and said, "But your idea is different from mine."

“Real Madrid’s tactical core is Cristiano Ronaldo, Barcelona’s tactical core is Messi, and the Milan duo may also have their own core during this period, and since 2010, the Milan duo’s European competition is no longer very competitive. "

"In this case, why don't I choose to be the core and captain of Leicester City, and go to these clubs to play as an assistant?"

"I don't think I'm a sideline player, and I don't need a super-rich club to increase my influence and so on."

"Furthermore, a player's historical status and Ballon d'Or competitiveness during his career are brought about by honors, not by the club."

"I want the honor, not the club."

"And I can obviously get these things by myself, and I don't need to rely on an agent."

Chen Yufeng certainly knows that he is more likely to win honors and win valuable championships in a wealthy family. He is not an arrogant fool.

But is Leicester City really weak now?

Maybe by the end of the season, they will be able to put together such a European lineup, with goalkeeper Schmeichel, left back Chilwell, right back Achraf, and center back Maguire partnering with Morgan.

Left midfielder Mahrez, midfielder Odegaard, midfielder Kante, and right midfielder Chen Yufeng.

Forward Vardy partners with Klose (Shinji Oka).

From the perspective of a time traveler like him, there really wasn't anything wrong with such a lineup.

Of course, the experience and strength of the young players have not yet reached their full stage, but even if they only perform 8%, they are still competitive.

Can anyone with 23 years of experience tell the reason why this lineup is weak?

Therefore, Chen Yufeng, who has decided to stay on the team and assume the role of captain, does not need to belittle himself at all. What he has to do more is to believe in the team and try his best to fight for everything.

By doing this, there is a certain probability of getting something.

If you have yin, five yang, and six all day long, and you always feel that this is not going to work, that is not going to work, and you seem to have been wronged, then you will definitely not get anything.

"I wonder if there is some...difference in our understanding of certain places?"

After hearing what Chen Yufeng said, Mendes frowned tightly and said, "I think Mr. Chen Yufeng didn't understand what I meant."

Looking at Chen Yufeng's words from his perspective, this is very incredible.

Even if he broke his head, he couldn't figure out what was wrong with Chen Yufeng's mind?

Does he think he can get a lot more at Leicester City this season?

Isn't this totally hilarious?

Chen Yufeng didn't say anything more. He just shrugged slightly and spread his hands, expressing that the two people's opinions were indeed inconsistent.

In the end, the two broke up on bad terms, and Mendes' trip was in vain, so he could only get on the plane back to Portugal depressed. By some coincidence, in the evening of that day, another agent Raiola also got on a plane to the British Peninsula and arrived in Leicestershire at 8:30 pm.

Chen Yufeng was afraid that these people would not give up, so he set out from home and had a brief conversation with Raiola.

This time the conversation was not so respectful. In the end, when Chen Yufeng wanted to leave, the hot-tempered Raiola even opened the door and complained from behind.

"You arrogant boy, if you want everything, then you will have nothing."

"If you are immersed in the feeling of being the king of a small team, then you can continue like this!"

"Even if you win the final Ballon d'Or this year and you turn 32 next year, there will still be no particularly good giants willing to sign you!"

"This is the highlight of your life!"

Chen Yufeng did not look back, but walked silently towards the street.

Just this once?

Yes, this is the time for the Golden Globe Awards, which is so controversial and still quarrelsome to this day.

…………

At noon the next day, Sport Portugal sent out a message.

"According to Mr. Mendes, it is completely impossible to cooperate with Chen Yufeng. He has lost the possibility of having two Ballon d'Or winners at the same time." - Sport Portugal

This report contains a very detailed interview content and is even accompanied by pictures from the interview.

Reporters seemed to have stopped Mendes at the airport. They seemed to have known the purpose of Mendes' trip for a long time. Perhaps when he set off, Mendes was full of confidence and had already revealed the news.

It's a pity that the final cooperation was not achieved.

"It is still a bit regretful. Chen Yufeng is an excellent player and we missed him."

"Yes, cooperation is no longer possible. Although it is not a negotiation, the communication between the two of us is close to breaking down."

"Are you talking about the reason? Well..."

It can be seen from the picture that Mendes has a look of helplessness on his face, and his right index finger is also placed on his eyes, as if he is very tired.

"The two of us have different philosophies. Although it's not a good idea to say this, I still have to say that every agent has the keenest insight and judgment, as well as the ability to help players improve their value in all aspects."

"But Mr. Chen Yufeng doesn't believe this. He feels that he can eliminate these operating methods through excellent performance."

"..."

"Of course, even now, I feel a little sad for our supervisor at the time. If that fax had fallen into my hands, the result might be different now. Mr. Chen Yufeng at that time wanted to cooperate with us."

"Has he been dazzled by the Double Champion and the European Cup? I don't think...you can say that. It's just that the two sides didn't meet at the right time. This can only be said to be a coincidence. He is no longer the same person as before. ”

"Yes, I hope he does well in the future. I will not stop fighting for Ronaldo this year. I hope I succeed in the end."

"Okay, I'm going home to rest."

Mendes said goodbye to the reporters with a tired look on his face and walked towards the parking lot outside the airport.

Late that night, Dutch news also released a video interview with Raiola.

Both are capable agents with high professional standards.

But because of different personalities, there may be some differences in the way of speaking.

"Yes, we failed, what's the problem? Failure happens throughout life."

Raiola smiled bitterly, then shrugged: "I heard that Mendes guy also failed? Has this matter been confirmed? Hahaha."

"There is no doubt that I will feel better, but the regret and dissatisfaction are still there for sure."

"I feel that I have approached Chen Yufeng with sufficient sincerity, but I have not received the respect I deserve."

The reporter quietly interjected at this time, asking whether Raiola did not give Chen Yufeng enough respect at that time, but Raiola shook his head and denied it.

"No, this is how the world works. When you become stronger, you will have the capital to talk to better people."

"It was normal for Chen Yufeng not to be taken seriously at that time. He did not have any outstanding achievements or potential."

"But look at it now, when his abilities and honors have improved, then I will also put down my body and fly over to apologize and extend an invitation to him."

"This is a normal social rule. There is no one who is slapped in the face. Everyone is doing it for themselves."

"Of course, if Chen Yufeng is my player, I will treat him like Ibrahimovic. Treating my people, I always give everything I have to solve all aspects of problems for them, and act as a psychological counselor when necessary. .”

"You know, say something nasty, if my player wants me to do something for him, I'm going to open my mouth."

"Is this a little disgusting? Hahaha, I think so too."

"..."

"My evaluation of him? He is a superstar, a superstar who is relatively low-key in front of the media. Although he occasionally makes some inexplicable and arrogant remarks, it makes people think there is something wrong with his brain."

"But privately, he is a very arrogant person. I will not take back what I said. He will be punished for his complacency."

"Maybe when his career is over, he will understand how bad his choice today was!"

"He will remember that a few days before the 1617 season against Manchester United, he personally pushed away one of the best agents in the world!"

(End of this chapter)