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Chapter 128 Russian Ambition

When Ferguson was still cursing Mendes in his office for refusing to trade Lin Yi to Manchester United during the winter transfer period, the Portuguese whom he had chanted hundreds of times in private had already arrived from the United States. The flight landed at London Heathrow Airport.

But no one will notice Mendes' arrival at this time. After all, his popularity in the English football circle is not that high, and his light and simple dress will not let those squatting at the airport gate every day. The reporter who snooped on the whereabouts of celebrities from all walks of life found out.

Compared with the high-profile figures like Beckham, Mendes' reputation in England is not as loud as the third page girl of "The Sun".

But this also provides a lot of convenience for Mendes. If this is in Portugal, if he walks around casually, he may be fired by those newspapers. After all, the players signed by him can still be regarded as powerful in Portugal. But in England, he's still a little guy.

In fact, Mendes didn't want to hide anything. Anyway, this visit was for an appointment, and he didn't take the initiative to contact anyone. Even if Ferguson knew about it, he probably couldn't accuse him of treachery. Mendes is a businessman, so he won't Tether one's surrogates to one choice.

General training, focus on selection, Mendes is not afraid of trouble, especially when Lin Yi becomes a rare commodity to live in, he is even less afraid of expanding his options.

Leaving himself and those potential clubs with an option to choose from, what Mendes needs to do is to promote Lin Yi to more people.

But Mendes' trip this time is not to visit Ferguson's old rival Arsene Wenger, but another person sent him a sincere invitation in London.

However, the inviter this time still made Mendes a little stressed. After all, he was not a simple person until Mendes sat in his office at Stamford Bridge and looked at Chelsea CEO Peter Kenyon opposite him. , he regained his usual calmness.

Looking at the brand-new Stamford Bridge Stadium, Mendes was once again impressed by the power of money. A year ago, Stamford Bridge was still heavily in debt.

But the arrival of one person wiped out the debts of more than 8000 million on them in an instant, and the large-scale player acquisition of more than 1 million euros even lifted Chelsea from the middle of the league to a point where they could compete with Manchester United. There is a point where Arsenal are competing for the league title.

Why did Ferguson buy Lin Yi in such a hurry?The old man felt the pressure from Chelsea. Even if Lin Yi couldn't play in the Champions League for Manchester United, he would buy him quickly. At least it would be a great boost to Manchester United's league results.

Moreover, Ferguson was also afraid that Chelsea, who was swaying around with euros like waste paper, would cause unnecessary trouble for himself in player acquisition.

You can imagine how much impact Chelsea has had on the Premier League in the past six months. Many people have ridiculed the Russian, thinking that he is just a speculator who got rich quickly by relying on Russian state-owned assets. Everything done at Chelsea will be a failure.

Especially those old antiques who cling to the tradition, and even describe Chelsea's predatory behavior in the transfer market as a robber.

But more than half a season has passed, and Chelsea's blue storm has bitten the rankings of Manchester United and Arsenal in the standings. Even Liverpool, a veteran team like Liverpool, has been left behind by these powerful blues. The difference in points between them has even reached as much as nine points.

Mendez is very clear that this is the mistake made by those who underestimate the operation of capital. They are too ignorant of the power that a lot of money can exert.

When giants such as Crespo, Makelele, Duff, Lampard, and Gremi are all transferred to Chelsea, it already has the foundation to achieve good results in the league, and it can use it unscrupulously. Rotate lineups to wear down your competitors.

Chelsea dared to rotate most of their main lineup, but Manchester United and Arsenal couldn't do it. This is the effect of buying a lot of euros.

Now that Arsenal and Manchester United are ahead of Chelsea, they are only relying on their rich experience and adaptability in the Premier League. Ferguson and Wenger have clearly felt the pressure from Stamford Bridge. Will actively seek changes in the market.

Mendes sat on the comfortable sofa and calculated the possible gains in this business. He knew what Chelsea's invitation meant to him this time. On the agent in his own hands.

Lin Yi is undoubtedly the most likely candidate to be snatched by the opponent this time. Although the opponent did not specify, Mendes does not think that Chelsea, a club that is eager to achieve results, will let go of a rising star who is now rapidly becoming popular, especially Lin Yi. How hot this kid is now.

A super rich man like Abramovich will not miss this opportunity to replenish ammunition for Chelsea, especially when he wants to rely on the stepping stone of professional football to integrate into British society, he needs this kind of news even more Points can attract the public's attention.

Too many people think that this Russian guy is a spendthrift idiot who only knows how to endlessly poach people from others and take them by force, but Mendes knows very well that if Abramovich is mentally retarded, then It is absolutely impossible for him to gather tens of billions of assets.

A man who can save himself under Putin's iron fist must be a very smart guy, speculator?That also requires a flexible mind.

It's just that the way the Russian behaved was too unruly in the eyes of the Englishmen, like a KGB. It was simply unreasonable plundering. Maybe these Anglos who were used to plundering their lives before— The Saxons would not tolerate it.

But Mendes has no objection to Abramovich's approach. This is the most effective way to build a wealthy team in the shortest time.

Reasoning with the English?Then you can only get the players they least want in the transfer market, so this kind of robbery is correct.

However, when Mendes looked at Peter Kenyon in front of him, he was still a little unnatural. You must know that just a few months ago, the two of them had sat together on the old special about Ronaldo joining Manchester United. The glory and greatness of Manchester United were talked about in the luxurious boxes of Rufford Stadium.

But a few months later, they will be sitting at Stamford Bridge talking about the possibility of cooperation between Chelsea and their own representatives. It is a funny world.

I don’t know if it’s God, the old man likes to see such turmoil in the world. Anyway, Mendes feels a bit awkward seeing Peter Kenyon, but he doesn’t know that the executive who used to be in charge of everything in Manchester United President, how do you feel?

Mendes still underestimated people's psychological endurance, because Peter Kenyon doesn't feel this way at all. He seems to have forgotten all about his defection from Manchester United to Chelsea. His current identity is Chelsea Chief Executive Officer of .

So even in the face of an old acquaintance like Mendes, he can maintain a completely calm state of mind, and there is no such embarrassment at all.

Maybe it's because the British media has bombarded him so much over the past few months that he's gotten used to how people of all kinds react to seeing him.

"Jorge, my old friend, it seems that we have another chance to work together. I hope this time it will be as smooth as it is now." Peter Kenyon's opening remarks after the meeting went straight to the point. It's that simple, direct, and even stubborn.

It may be that Peter Kenyon has gotten used to this way of talking in the past few months. At least under his money offensive, there are not many strong fortresses that cannot be broken. A lot of euros has made this guy used to it. In order to look at the problem from a superior position.

While Mendes doesn't enjoy the conversation, he doesn't show it, though, simply because of his politeness and good manners.

I don’t know if the Russian boss also likes this kind of conversation. At least Mendes has seen the power of money from Peter Kenyon. They could have a long talk a few months ago, but now, everything has changed , the other party seemed to stand on a higher position.

"Peter, the last time we cooperated with Chris, the cooperation between us went very smoothly. I hope it will be the same this time. But no one can guarantee anything. Many things need to be discussed slowly." Mendes replied It's decent, but he doesn't rush to the point.

Now Chelsea is asking himself to buy players, instead of coming to him to sell players, so Mendes knows very well that he must hold back now, the more reserved he is, the less his opponents can understand his limits. Only in that way can he take the initiative in the game.

Moreover, a quick-tempered guy like Peter Kenyon will definitely speak first. What I have to do now is to wait quietly for the other party to speak first.

Just as Mendes estimated, after seeing that the other party did not answer his words, Peter Kenyon's next sentence directly expressed his intention to invite Mendes to Stamford Bridge, and what he wanted to say , It did not go beyond Mendez's prior consideration.

"Old friend, I am now representing the Chelsea club, and I am officially asking you to buy this young man Lin Yi. As for the price of this transfer, we can study it openly and honestly. As long as this transfer can be made, it doesn't matter whether it is for the player or you. , or for Chelsea, is a good thing."

Mendes was not surprised by Peter Kenyon's words. In the past month or so, he has lost count of how many clubs have inquired about this possibility with him. Lin Yi's name is at least the same as seven or eight. The future of a wealthy club is involved.

Now that Mendes is a good girl, he does not worry about marrying, and he is not afraid that Lin Yi will be unsalable in his hands, so he can withstand anyone's temptation to him.

"Sorry, my friend, my agent and I said before the start of the season that Lin Yi will never leave the Porto team before the end of this season. This is the promise Lin Yi and I made to Mr. Da Costa, And we're not going to change that, it's about a person's credibility."

At this time, Mendes not only has to grasp the opponent's psychology, he must also say this in advance, at least before the end of this season, Lin Yi's transfer is definitely impossible, the Champions League is so good, the club's performance is also Perfect, no need to ask for a transfer in the winter.

The most important thing is that Lin Yi will not leave Mourinho's guidance at this time. Even if Mendes wants to, Lin Yi will never agree.

And when Lin Yi's popularity is rising rapidly, playing such a defection scene will definitely not help his popularity, and it will even ruin Lin Yi.

So Mendes did not hesitate to deny the possibility of a winter transfer with Peter Kenyon, but he did not block the possibility of future cooperation.

After all, Lin Yi's next step will definitely be in the five major leagues. As for where he will choose to settle, Mendes hopes that there will be more places to choose from.

Manchester United?Chelsea?Arsenal?Bayern?Or Madrid or Barcelona?Even Mendes himself doesn't have a very clear goal now.

"No, my old friend, I think you have misunderstood me. When I said the transfer, I meant when the summer came. Now Lin Yi has already participated in the European Champions Cup. For Chelsea, even if he bought it now Come, he will not help us in Europe."

"What we hope is to sign Lin Yi as soon as possible when the summer transfer market opens. Now I'm just suggesting this possibility to you."

What Peter Kenyon said is very straightforward. I will definitely not pay for someone who is useless now, but I must make an appointment with you in advance.

"I know that Manchester United and Arsenal are now in contact with Porto, and they have also discussed this issue with you in private, so I am here to talk to you on behalf of Chelsea, but I don't want to be in the summer when the transfer market opens. any other trouble."

"For this kind of talented player, the Chelsea team is bound to win. What we want to build is the kind of club that can be passed down for a hundred years."

Peter Kenyon's words didn't seem to leave much room for the conversation between the two parties. He clearly told Mendez, Lin Yi, we are committed to the purchase, so you can set the price. As long as you spit it out now, we will count it as a deal This deal is confirmed, and when the time comes, the money will be handed over to the person.

At this moment, Mendes hated the arrogance of this upstart-like guy in front of him, but he would not ruin Lin Yi's future because of these, so he was circling the possibility of this kind of cooperation in his mind , Weighing the possible pros and cons of this cooperation.

At the same time, Mendes also admires Peter Kenyon's ruthlessness in this trick. You must know that when this guy was still the CEO of Manchester United, the little guy Lin Yi had already entered Ferguson's sight. He was obviously trying to tear down his old club.

It is said that when love is absent, it is terrifying for a woman to take revenge. Now it seems that after a breakup, a man's counterattack is just as vicious.

But Mendes didn't rush to respond to Peter Kenyon's request. Instead, he seemed a little silent, and the office also seemed silent.

"My old friend, believe me, this will definitely be a win-win cooperation. The treatment given to him by Chelsea will definitely not be worse than that given to Ronaldo by Manchester United. Even in terms of value, we can push him up to an enviable level. price, and he is only the first step in our acquisition."

"I believe you can also see how generous Chelsea's current boss is when he invests in football. He is willing to spend money to buy any player."

After seeing that Mendes did not respond, Peter Kenyon did not stop his lobbying. He still tried to impress the silent Portuguese in front of him with a strong money offensive. You know, signing Lin Yi, but Abra Mović gave himself a death order.

Mendes still did not give Peter Kenyon a clear response, but the next sentence the other party said made his attitude change obviously.

"Lin Yi is the first step in our player acquisition plan, and next, I would like to talk to you about the possibility of Mourinho coaching."

When Mendes heard this sentence, he realized how big the Russian's appetite was. The opponent obviously didn't come for Lin Yi alone. He wanted the soul of the entire Porto team. The pair are inseparable Chelsea obviously does not want to let go of any of the mentors and apprentices.

Lin Yi and Deco are undoubtedly Porto's biggest offensive weapons now, but many people know who really changed Porto.

The rise of the Porto team started from the madness of the last ten rounds of last season, which happened to be the time when Mourinho entered the Porto team.

Sweeping the Portuguese Super League, winning consecutive victories in the European war, and bringing Portugal back to the first UEFA Cup, this is the value of Mourinho in Porto.

As long as he stands on the sidelines, the Porto team's guys will be as fierce as chicken blood, otherwise, they will look very depressed.

Moreover, Lin Yi's ability to create a small world in the European football circle is entirely thanks to Mourinho. Without his teaching, there would be no Lin Yi.

Lin Yi is a sharp knife, but the one who sharpened the knife is Mourinho, now a Russian, who wants to take them down at the same time.

Now Mendes knows why Peter Kenyon invited himself at this time. Obviously, the rumors that Abramovich is dissatisfied with Ranieri are true. The future of "Tin Jiang" is also doomed.

When Abramovich spent more than 1 million euros and hadn't seen the team rank first in the league, his first thought was to change coaches.

A good old man who has never touched the league championship trophy in his career really cannot satisfy Abramovich's ambitions for the championship.

And Mourinho's wild temperament on the sidelines and off the court and the recent record of the Porto team really reminded Abramovich that sometimes a stable old coach is not necessarily good, and a man who is equally ambitious A young coach may not be the best choice for Chelsea.

An ambitious guy, this is Mendes' evaluation of the Russian. As for whether to agree, Mendes still needs to think about it.

Perhaps, that will be an acquisition plan that will impact the Premier League. . .Crazy, isn't it. . .

(Hey, Yao Ming is now on the cusp. When he performed poorly, many American media took him to the Olympics with his injury as a target for attack. Now it may be the most difficult time for him in the NBA. I hope he can Get over it, best wishes...)
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