Football: A late bloomer, starting with Leicester City

Chapter 339 Florentino’s trading chip, Mourinho’s three battles with Chen Yufeng! (Ask for monthly ticket)

Madrid, Spain, in a room in the Real Madrid Administration Building.

Florentino put down the phone, with some doubts and confusion in the corners of his eyes.

It was dark outside the window but the noise was still there. In such an atmosphere, Florentino was silent for a long time.

Next to him, the then Real Madrid coach Zidane was also sitting in a chair, clasping his hands and holding his chin, also in a daze.

Neither of them immediately broke the tranquility, as if something was stuck in their throats.

Obviously, the two people who were rejected by Leicester City and Chen Yufeng were full of confusion at this moment.

In their view, even if Real Madrid personally sent the invitation, no matter what, they can still sit at the negotiating table and talk about it, right?

Why not give him any chance?

They don't even have any room for maneuver.

"I really don't know why they are so determined."

After a long time, Florentino finally broke the situation and said: "Does he really not want to win the Champions League and become a club Grand Slam winner?"

"Who in today's football world doesn't know that as long as you join Real Madrid, everything about you will become better? This is the club that will bring your career to the top!"

"If Chen Yufeng wants to defeat the doubts and slander from the outside world, the first thing he must do is join a wealthy club like Real Madrid!"

Florentino waved his right hand and pointed at his chest: "Because only then will those people outside know!"

"He is someone who is trusted by Real Madrid, and someone who is believed by me, Florentino, including you, Mr. Zidane. You will also become the strongest support behind Chen Yufeng."

"This is what he needs, doesn't he know?"

"Even if his data in various aspects drops after coming to Real Madrid, people will give him tolerance, and the media will not dare to be too presumptuous."

I don’t know if Real Madrid is that powerful, but Florentino certainly thinks so. The success he has achieved in this club has made him very confident.

He knows that he has the energy to help many players.

It is precisely in this way that Real Madrid can attract those stars with great talking points and strength, so that the club's performance and reputation will grow all the way, and continue to hit higher peaks.

"Otherwise, we should make some concessions on image rights. This should be the biggest temptation for the players." Zidane suggested.

Since the beginning of the superstar plan, Florentino has attached great importance to the player's image rights. What he wants to build is not only a club with advanced strength, but also a star team with superstars.

The lights shining on these superstars radiate and evenly shine on others, forming a virtuous cycle, allowing everyone to be exposed to more fans and gain global fame.

This is the most important part of Florentino's business empire.

Therefore, generally speaking, Lafayette requires stars who join Real Madrid to hand over 50% of their personal image rights.

This is actually nothing, because this must be a win-win situation.

Even if you had 100% of the image rights last year, you might only earn 5 million euros in endorsement fees. But if you come to Real Madrid this year and only get 50%, then you might earn 1,500 euros. million.

Of course, this kind of thing is not absolute, and it is usually not so exaggerated.

But the meaning is the same.

"No, the image rights cannot be compromised. Even if Chen Yufeng's commercial value is very high now, we cannot compromise on this point."

Florentino refused more simply this time, "Mr. Zidane, my win-win cooperation does not necessarily mean that the players make more money and have higher visibility."

"Leave aside the basics."

"For some people, the biggest bargaining chips I offer are results and championships."

"Because he is not very poor in money. What he needs to reach the peak of his career is more in other aspects."

He is like an astute cheetah who discovered the fattest piece of meat in the vast grassland. "Chen Yufeng is such a person. He does not lack sky-high endorsement fees. What he lacks is trust and recognition, championships and historical status." "

"We just want to carve up part of his interests, and then give him a Champions League title so that he has the opportunity to complete the club's Grand Slam."

"It was something very different, enough to engrave his name on football forever."

When it comes to this, the matter is actually very clear.

When Florentino brought Chen Yufeng here, he was actually not interested in his strength and future state.

What he values ​​​​is money and commercial value.

Many people may not understand how the club makes money. Putting aside the biggest sponsorship and endorsement fees, sometimes the transfer fees can be repaid just by selling jerseys.

The number of Chen Yufeng's fans is terrifying, if he joins forces with Real Madrid and creates hype.

Based on Florentino's experience, sales of 300 million and profits of 100 million within a year are definitely achievable.

The rest is pure profit.

"Okay..." Zidane seemed to have some differences with Florentino, shook his head and said no more.

From his perspective, in fact, isn’t Leicester City the best place for Chen Yufeng to complete the club Grand Slam?

He has a chance this season...

After winning the Community Shield Cup, the Premier League Championship, and the League Cup Championship, Chen Yufeng is only one FA Cup and Champions League away from a Grand Slam?

What else is missing?

Europa League, European Super Cup?

This is generally not included in the Grand Slam statistics. Some stars will not be reduced to playing in the Europa League during their entire peak period. You can't let them play in the Europa League for the sake of the Grand Slam, right?

Just recognize the Champions League.

As for Chen Yufeng, is it difficult to complete the Grand Slam this year?

Well, this is indeed difficult. It is so difficult that Zidane cannot figure out what kind of dramatic script it will be and how many chances and coincidences it will take to complete this miracle. …………

Similar situations have been happening continuously in the past few days.

Barcelona, ​​Bayern, Juventus, including French Ligue 31's Paris Saint-Germain, these leading clubs in major leagues, all sent invitations to -year-old Chen Yufeng.

They also tried every means to contact Chen Yufeng himself and his father, looking for information about the opportunity.

Even in the Super League of a major country, a coach made a sharp comment on this: "International football seems to be in some turmoil recently. We need to be prepared to catch a big fish."

Of course, for non-rich teams, it is impossible to catch a big fish like Chen Yufeng.

This is more of a joke.

As for Chen Yufeng, no matter how noisy the outside world is, he is still focused on the schedule he plays.

Did the temptation of these olive branches and championships make him tempted?

If he dared to write no in his diary, then Chen Yufeng would be the kind of person who would even lie to himself.

He certainly has.

But if you ask what can make him stick to his heart?

Naturally, it is still the philosophy he has always adhered to, to fight with his brothers for another year and give it a try.

Immortal, just two words.

But it will take a year of hard work from everyone before maybe we can see some light.

The biggest taboo on this road is to give up halfway.

"So, the bad relationship with these clubs is bad. As the captain of Leicester City, I will always put the club and you first."

This is what Chen Yufeng said before the home game against Manchester United on February 2.

The locker room was buzzing with people. Everyone had just listened to the story of Chen Yufeng's recent experience, and understood how rare it was for the captain's perseverance to persist.

"It's a saying that's boring to say, but it can always make our blood boil. Come on."

Chen Yufeng put his hand in the middle of the crowd, and the other players quickly put their right hands up, and then everyone shouted in unison: "Leicester City... come on!!"

Everyone ran out of the tunnel with enthusiasm, and the DJ at the King Power Stadium was also introducing the starting lineups of both sides.

"Leicester city!! Claudio, Ranieri!"

There was a huge roar at the scene, and all the fans stood up from their seats and applauded Ranieri, who had just won FIFA's best coach not long ago.

"Schmeichel, Danny Simpson, Huth, Morgan, Achraf!"

"Mahrez, Kante, Odegaard, Chen Yufeng!!"

"Oh——!" Another burst of cheers sounded, and people couldn't help shouting just by hearing Chen Yufeng's name.

"Shinji Okazaki, Klose!!"

As Leicester City's starting lineup was introduced, everyone also discovered Ranieri's arrangement.

This seems to be another game with a rotation and rest?

Well, they were a little disappointed, but they understood.

The team's bench depth is indeed insufficient, and Ranieri is also suffering. People like Vardy and Drinkwater have been following the team for so long, so they can't be allowed to rest, right?

Isn't that irresponsible?

"Manchester United, manager Mourinho."

"Goalkeeper De Gea, left back Rojo, centre-back Smalling, Bailly, right-back Valencia!"

"Midfield line, Mkhitaryan, Pogba, Herrera, Mata!"

"Forwards, Ibrahimovic, Rashford!"

Manchester United's starting lineup was also introduced quickly, but this time, it was the bursts of boos from Leicester City fans.

Although the smaller Manchester United Expeditionary Force cheered, it was instantly covered, and I am afraid only they could hear it.

On the side of the court, in front of the coaches' seats of both teams.

Ranieri stood in the command area wearing a cotton-padded jacket, constantly adjusting the watch in his hand, waiting for the referee's order.

As for Mourinho, who was not far away, he was walking back and forth with a serious expression at the moment, sometimes saying a few words to several staff members on the bench, asking them to pay attention to some emergencies.

It's best that things like Chelsea's female team doctor never happen again.

"Beep!"

Soon, with the referee's whistle, the game officially started.

(End of this chapter)