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After bidding farewell to the players and coaches of Leeds United, Zhong Cheng came to the chairman's office again.

In the office, Zhong Cheng sat with the club's executive CEO and club vice chairman Trevor Burch. Trevor Burch is also very busy this season, and he handles almost everything about the club.Zhong Cheng is more concerned about the coaching work.

Trevor Birch is reporting to Zhong Cheng, saying: "Our Leeds United have been very successful this season, not only in terms of performance, but also in terms of management. This is the first time for our Leeds United in recent years. A profit, and it is still a very rich profit!"

Zhong Cheng nodded, he had expected this.

At the beginning of this season, Zhong Cheng had just acquired Leeds United. Before he became the head coach of Leeds United, the fans of Leeds United were very excited. Leeds United's package tickets and season tickets were selling very well. It sold out quickly.

Therefore, no matter when, Elland Road's playing rate is very high this season, and they make a lot of money from the tickets.

Then there is the chest advertising sponsorship fee from Emirates [Fly·Emirates], and the jersey sponsorship fee from China's Li-Ning Sports Goods Company, plus the prize money of various games, and the TV broadcasting share, Leeds United is greatly Profitable.

You must know that Leeds United are the champions of the League Cup and the English Championship. These broadcasting fees are very high. They are the team with the highest broadcasting fees in the English Championship, even higher than the broadcasting fees of some Premier League teams. high.

And this season, Leeds United's investment is not very large. During the transfer period of this season, Leeds United spent a total of about 500 million pounds, and the salaries of Leeds United players are not very high. This piece of expenditure is really not much. Leeds United's finances this season are very healthy.

　However, Trevor Birch's face was not very good at this time. He said: "Although we have made a lot of profits this season, even surpassing many Premier League teams, it is basically impossible for us to pay off our debts." possible!"

Yes, at this moment Trevor Birch was worrying about paying off his debts!
During this year, Zhong Cheng repaid some debts from time to time. When he first accepted, Leeds United owed nearly 5000 million pounds in debt, and now Leeds United still owes 3000 million pounds in debt.

If Leeds United pays off their debts this season, the Leeds United club is likely to declare bankruptcy.This is definitely something Trevor Birch doesn't want to see, and he is now full of affection for Leeds United.

Trevor Burch could see the prospect of Leeds United. He firmly believed that if the Leeds United club continued to operate like this, Leeds United would definitely be very successful.

However, now that there are so many debts on his head, he is very worried!

Zhong Cheng said: "Don't worry about this, leave the debt to me. I am the chairman and owner of the team, and I can solve this matter!"

Trevor Birch immediately asked: "How do you want to solve it?"

Zhong Cheng raised his hand and said: "You don't have to worry about this, you can rest assured that at the beginning of the new season, our Leeds United will not sign any more debts!"

Seeing Zhong Cheng's appearance, Trevor Birch was very worried and hesitated to speak!

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Zhong Cheng asked his assistant Julia Oliveira to make a cup of coffee for Trevor Birch.

Zhong Cheng himself kept stirring the steaming hot coffee with a spoon, and Zhong Cheng's face was instantly hidden behind the steaming white mist.

Zhong Cheng said: "Originally, I planned to spend a sum of money in the new season to renovate the club's training base, add some training infrastructure, and build a data studio and a medical care center."

Hearing this, Trevor Birch was shocked and his face was full of horror.

Trevor Birch immediately said: "Loya, isn't this too eager for quick success? I think we should be on the safe side and don't act like Peter Ridsdale. This will cause financial chaos for our club and will Put a lot of unnecessary pressure on the club, so easy to collapse!"

Zhong Cheng nodded and said, "Yes, it is precisely because of this consideration that this plan has been temporarily suspended!"

Hearing what Zhong Cheng said, Trevor Birch finally breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Zhong Cheng didn't mess around!
Zhong Cheng said: "However, starting from next season, we must increase our investment in the youth team. I hope that our Leeds United youth training will become a benchmark for England youth training in the future. Our Leeds United youth training can be self-sufficient. Self-sufficient!"

Trevor Birch nodded, and he agreed.

However, Trevor Birch still reminded: "This job can be done, but it needs to be done steadily. Don't be impetuous and reach the sky in one step!"

Zhong Cheng agreed very much, and said, "I know this, don't worry!"

Trevor Birch knew Zhong Cheng very well. Since he said so, there would be no problem.I don't want some people to say it well in person, and then forget it when they turn around.

Suddenly Zhong Cheng also said: "There is another problem in the new season, and that is the problem of our club's home court!"

Trevor Birch frowned when he heard this. As soon as he heard this, he hated Gerald Krasner, Kroll Simmons and others before. The scum actually sold the Leeds United Club to Jack Peche for a cabbage price of 420 million pounds for his own benefit.

This group of damned rubbish is nothing short of prodigal. You have to know that in 1998, when Leeds United Club bought Elland Road from Leeds Council, it cost 1000 million pounds. It has been a few years. Elland Road The value will only increase and not decrease.

This group of damned guys is good enough to sell the Elland Road Stadium at a low price of less than half the price. This is really digging a hole for Zhong Cheng and Trevor Birch.

Trevor Birch couldn't help sipping: "Damn Krasner, a bunch of vampires!"

Zhong Cheng sighed and said, "It's useless to say these things now, we now have to deal with the problems of the stadium in the new season."

A successful team, a team that wants to become bigger and stronger must absolutely not have a stadium that belongs to its own team. Leeds United must build the next stadium of their own.

Trevor Birch asked immediately, "What are your plans?"

Zhong Cheng gently stirred the coffee in front of him, the heat had gradually dissipated, revealing Zhong Cheng's resolute face.

Zhong Cheng said, "I have two plans here!"

Trevor Birch said immediately, "Tell me!"

Zhong Cheng said: "In August 2001, the then club chairman Peter Ridsdale wrote an open letter to the team's season ticket holders and shareholders, explaining the renovation of the Elland Road Stadium and the possible The plan to relocate the home stadium. There was a fateful vote at that time, only 8% of the 18500 people supported staying at Elland Road, and everyone else agreed to relocate the home stadium!"

Trevor Birch nodded. He may have known about this period, and this matter was very sensational at the time.

而且投票结果出来之后，彼得·里兹代尔是当即公布了利兹联俱乐部将会在2011年7月的时候全部迁入在斯凯尔顿的可容纳50000观众的新球场中。这项计划将会在2004-2005赛季开始执行，但是在2003年3月彼得·里兹代尔就被解职了，这项计划也就最终流产了。

Trevor Birch said eagerly: "You also want to move the team's home court to Skelton?"

Zhong Cheng shook his head, then nodded again, Trevor Birch was puzzled for a while, whether this is or is it not?

Zhong Cheng said: "This is only one option, the second option is to redeem the Elland Road Stadium!"

Trevor Birch nodded, he knew Zhong Cheng's thoughts.Trevor Birch immediately asked: "Then which idea is more inclined in your heart?"

Zhong Cheng pondered for a while, and then said: "I still prefer to move to a new stadium. After all, it is easier for Leeds United to make my mark in a new place. Moreover, around the new stadium, we can also build a very The huge football theme park, home of Leeds United, will become an extremely prosperous fashion center integrating business, entertainment and culture!"

Hearing Zhong Cheng's words, Trevor Birch was also very yearning.

However, if that is the case, Leeds United will definitely invest a lot, and Zhong Cheng will also follow in the footsteps of Peter Ridsdale.

Seeing Trevor Birch pondering, Zhong Cheng immediately said: "Of course, we can also buy back the Elland Road Stadium directly. Because Krasner Gerald and others are selling the Elland Road Stadium At that time, they got a 25-year free lease of the Elland Road Stadium and a buy-back clause. The sooner they buy it back, the cheaper it is. But even if we buy back the Elland Road Stadium now, we have to spend 550 million pounds !"

Yes, in just one year, the price of the Elland Road Stadium has directly increased by 130 million pounds. What is the difference between Nima and usury?
Trevor Birch hated Krasner Gerald and the vampires to death, bloody trash!

Zhong Cheng said: "After repurchasing the Elland Road Stadium, we will definitely renovate the Elland Road Stadium, because the Elland Road Stadium is indeed too small now. Otherwise, Peter Ridsdale would not have made such a proposal back then! "

Now there are more and more fans of Leeds United, and more and more fans want to go to the scene to watch the football. The Elland Road Stadium is now somewhat unable to meet the needs of Leeds United fans. Renovation or relocation to a new one Home is imperative.

Therefore, now Zhong Cheng will discuss this matter with Trevor Birch.

Trevor Birch also nodded. Indeed, the Elland Road Stadium is still a bit small. The stadium must be refurbished. After the renovation, the seats of the stadium must be able to accommodate at least 50000 people. Now the Elland Road Stadium can only accommodate 40000 people. If there are not enough people, the gap is still a bit big.

Trevor Birch immediately asked: "So, are you really planning to move your home court to another place?"

Zhong Cheng shook his head and said: "This is a big event. Now my status and prestige in the hearts of Leeds United fans is not high, and many people have not accepted me. If I move the stadium at this time, it will definitely attract a lot of attention. backlash!"

Trevor Birch nodded and said, "What should I do then?"

Zhong Cheng said: "Well, let's follow Peter Ridsdale's example and write an open letter to Leeds United club season ticket holders and club staff, let's vote!"

Trevor Birch nodded slightly, this is a good way!
Zhong Cheng said: "It's best to deal with this matter as soon as possible, and try to solve this problem before the new season."

Trevor Birch said immediately: "Okay, don't worry, I'll do it right away!"