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After Levi showed his face at Manchester City's official press conference, he did not stay in Manchester City as expected, and even his stay in Manchester City was very short. He went there on the same day and flew back to Italy on the same day.

There is still a lot to do in Levi, Italy.

Especially after he left Parma, how should the power vacuum left behind be filled?

Assistant coach Zola has submitted a letter of resignation to Levi because he is dissatisfied with Levi's handing over the position of head coach to Udinese assistant coach Allegri, who is even inferior to himself.

Levi also agreed.

Li Wei, who came from later generations, knows very well that although Zola is now more dazzling than Allegri regardless of his football status or achievements, in fact Zola's coaching ability is really not very good.

In history, Zola was hired by the Italian Football Federation in 2006 to assist former teammate Pierluigi Casiraghi as the assistant coach of Italy U-21, starting his coaching career.

On September 2008, 9, Zola switched to the Premier League team West Ham United as the team's head coach and signed a contract for 10 years.

On May 2010, 5, Zola was fired by the club after the thrilling success of West Ham United.

On July 2012, 7, the English Championship club Watford officially announced that the club officially appointed Chelsea's best player in history, the Italian Zola, as the team's new head coach, and the two parties signed a two-year contract.This is the first time Zola has appeared on the football coaching bench again after two years.

On December 2014, 12, the Serie A team Cagliari announced on the official website that Zola became the team's new head coach.

In July 2015, Zola began to coach the Qatar Arabi SC club.

On June 2016, 06, a spokesman for the Araby SC club announced the news of Zola's dismissal.

From this resume, it can be seen that Zola's coaching ability is really not very good. It can even be said that the more he got mixed up, the more he went back. He brought the Hammers in the middle of the Premier League to the level of the relegation team. After being fired, he went to coach the British Championship. The team, and then the Serie A relegation team, and finally couldn't even get into Serie A, and went to Qatar to seek gold.

With such a coach, how could Li Wei trust Parma to him?

In addition, Li Wei told the vice chairman Baldini and the sports director Camignani in the internal high-level meeting that the team is ready to transfer, but for the sake of a smooth transition, the transfer will not be completed at one time.

Now it has reached the first stage, the two parties have successfully negotiated, and the first transfer is about 30.00% of the shares.Around January next year, entering the second stage, Levi will transfer another 40.00% of the shares.In the third stage, by the summer of 2009, Li Wei will decide whether to retain no more than 30.00% of the shares depending on the situation, or to sell all [-]% of the shares in his hands at once.But no matter which choice it is, the club Parma is no longer Levi's.

Both Baldini and Camignani were surprised that the sale had come so suddenly.

In fact, it was not sudden. As early as the transfer in the summer of 2007, Li Wei was already a little discouraged about Serie A. For this reason, Harry Thompson was arranged for a secret mission. This mission was to find a suitable investor for Parma.

After contacting several investors, Levi finally chose Barilla, Italy's largest pasta company.The pasta giant has always had an interest in football, having been a sponsor of Roma in the 80s and later a frequent sponsor of the Italian national team.

Now the two sides are still in the negotiation stage, and they are constantly negotiating on the issue of the purchase price.

Levi also assured Baldini and Camignani that their positions will not change for at least the next season, so they have enough time to impress the new boss with their working ability, or use this One year to prepare for retreat.

After dealing with matters at the club level, Li Wei met Falcao's agent Silvano Espindola the next day.

Silvano Espindora cut to the chase as soon as he walked in, expressing the hope that Levi would deliver on his previous promise to get his employer (Falcao) a new contract that matched his performance.

"Mr. Li Wei, it's time for you to redeem our original promise, but this time the price may have to be raised."

Li Wei frowned and said, "What do you mean?"

"The situation is different now." Silvano Espindola placed a newspaper in front of Levi.

It's "Turin Sport".The media Levi hates the most.

But it has to be said that "Gazzetta dello Sport" has great influence in Italy, especially in the developed regions of northern Italy. Its regional influence is even stronger than that of major European newspapers such as "Gazzetta dello Sport".After all, "Gazzetta dello Sport" focuses on sports news within Europe, while "Gazzetta dello Sport" focuses on news in northern Italy, which is more able to attract readers' interest in northern Italy.

In the "Torino Sport" given to him by Silvano Espindola, there is an article that analyzes in detail the teams that Falcao may go to, from domestic teams in Italy to European teams. The other giants are basically divided up.

Just a rough scan, all kinds of data, all kinds of internal information.All kinds of rumors... just looking at it makes me feel very professional.

The report mentioned that Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Atletico Madrid, AC Milan, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and many other teams are interested in Falcao.

And it focuses on the annual salary that these clubs may offer Falcao.

It is indeed "highlighted".

Because this paragraph of content was highlighted in bold by the newspaper editor.

The figure mentioned above is "500 million euros".

"These clubs should be able to offer Falcao an annual salary of no less than 500 million euros. I am not exaggerating. Judging from Falcao's performance in Parma for more than one season, he is worth the price! Compared with his current 80 Compared with my annual salary, it has more than six times!"

Finally, the reporter signed this article is "Lautissa", the Italian reporter who hated Levi the most.

Li Weiping read the article calmly, even reading the reporter's signature.

Then he looked up to Silvano Espindola and said: "Sorry, it is impossible for the Parma club to give Falcao an annual salary of 500 million euros. The highest salary standard of our club is 200 million euros. In this team Here, from the players to the coaches. No one can exceed this standard."

Silvano Espindola nodded: "I know, I know... But isn't the standard meant to be improved? We can always set a standard. Then it will remain unchanged, right? I believe that with Falcao's strength, It shouldn’t be a problem to get this salary, right?”

Levi leaned back on the chair and looked up at Silvano Espindola standing behind his desk.

"I don't know if other clubs are willing to pay 500 million for him, but let me be honest, Mr. Silvano Espindola..." At this point, Levi still leaned back in his chair.He slowed down his speech. "It is absolutely impossible for our Parma club to offer Falcao an annual salary of 500 million euros, and what you are asking for is after tax. We can offer Falcao a maximum salary of 200 million euros. If you think it is acceptable, We'll sign right away. If you feel like you can't ... before this summer, you have time to find a good enough home for your players."

Silvano Espindora looked at Levi blankly.He didn't expect that he would get such a result.

"Of course, don't get me wrong, Mr. Silvano Espindola. I don't have the slightest opinion on you and your players. We are just telling the truth. Parma can't offer an annual salary of 500 million euros. Although he Very good, but I think you should know one more thing, I am leaving Parma, so I have to leave a stable Parma, not a Parma where everyone is shouting for a raise."

"200 million, this is my bottom line. If you can't accept it, let's get together and break up. I thank Falcao for everything he has contributed to the team. I also hope that he can find a suitable new club for him. But I have One request." Li Wei raised his index finger: "I hope to receive an offer that fully reflects Falcao's status. I think the transfer fee for a player worth an annual salary of 500 million euros should not be cheap, right? You You should think so, right? From this point of view, we have common interests to pursue.”