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While the outside world was arguing about who could win the final league championship between Monaco and Lyon, in Monaco, the two were also discussing the future of Monaco again.

"Mr. Campola, the last time the two of us met, I said that I was not very interested in saving the Monaco club. But Xianza, I have to say, the efforts of you and your club players have made me change. I have made up my mind." In his residence, Prince Albert signaled Campola to sit down, and his manner of speaking was no longer the indifference and bluntness of the last meeting, "I think what you said is correct, maybe, this It's a team worth my while to save."

"I'm flattered by your attention." Campola showed a smile on his face, "So, are you going to come forward?"

"Yes, I am ready to come forward. But the prerequisite is that Monaco's players work hard enough to win the championship and reflect the spirit of Monaco. I will only help those who are willing to save themselves. If Monaco shows enough courage and courage Willpower, don't blame me then."

Showing the spirit of Monaco? [

Campola felt a little amused.What is the spirit of Monaco?What kind of spirit is there in a place known all over the world for its gambling industry?Gambler's spirit?Or is it that the spirit of the Monaco royal family is like the father of Prince Albert, who married a movie star to subsidize the family because of the past because he had no money to live on?

What Albert wanted probably wasn't spiritual power.

"I noticed that after Monaco won the French League Cup, the media praised Monaco a lot." Prince Albert continued, "This kind of praise is very good for building the image of the Principality of Monaco. I hope This kind of praise is more."

This sentence made Campola understand what he was thinking.

He doesn't care about the life and death of any team, but he cares about his own reputation.Saving a team doesn't have much impact on his reputation, but saving a championship team has a great effect on his reputation.

Prince Albert's reputation in Europe can be said to be stinky, and the chaotic and uninhibited life of the Monaco royal family has been very concentrated in him.He is over [-] years old and has no son, which also makes the outside world speculate that the Principality of Monaco may become extinct in his hands and be officially merged into France.That's why, his sister, Princess Caroline, proposed that King Rainier consider letting her own son, Prince Andre, take over as king, in order to avoid the extinction of the country.

Although Monaco is only a broken country the size of a town, it is no small matter when it comes to the succession of the throne.

Prince Albert knows that he has no way to compare with that little guy in morality - he is a bad ass, and he has slept with more models and actresses than he can count. His nephew is only 20 years old, and he is still young Very, much less problematic.If Rainier lived another ten years, he would have the confidence to prove that his nephew was not a good thing, but his father didn't seem to have that long.

Before that, the reason why Albert was unwilling to intervene in the club's affairs was because he was afraid of getting burned, and people would say that he was not doing his job properly, or that he would be blamed for the club's poor management.But after Monaco lost the League Cup, he changed his mind.

He suddenly realized that Monaco's supporters were far more unexpected, and that it was possible to improve his reputation by coming forward to save the championship team's life.

But the prerequisite is not to let him sink too deep.

"I've read the club's accounts, and I really didn't expect our expenses to be so large and our arrears to be so large." Albert shook his head, "Have you ever carefully calculated that if we can win the championship, we still need How much money will it take to bring the club back to life?"

"About 3000 million is enough." Campola quickly replied, "Our bank owes about [-] million euros, but fortunately, we don't have to pay them all within this year. Just enough money to cover some of the payments that are due this year. In fact, we could sell a player or two over the summer for that amount, but..."

"But if they knew we were short of money, none of the clubs would negotiate a deal with us, they would delay until the start of the new season, when we had no money to register, they would drag us down and buy us cheap. team, right?"

Campora nodded at Albert's words.

"When we win the championship, I will come forward to guarantee you, so that you can raise the money." Albert nodded, "There are many people who start companies in Monaco, I think, if I come forward, they will be willing To donate some money to work towards the revival of Monaco."

"Your generosity and virtue must be admired by all."

Campola also knew what he should say at this time.

Albert laughed, as long as Campola understood what he said. [

"I understand your feelings. In fact, you know, I am also a Monaco fan. If the Monaco team can play better, I can also be happier. Our Monaco is a team, and it is worth doing something for it. matter."

"Such a team is worth my all to protect." Campola couldn't help admiring.

"Actually, Jean, I've been thinking too, maybe you can really do something to make this team better." Albert said, "You know, the Monaco club has been operating poorly over the years. , I think, our income may not be able to adapt to this era of football players' income is getting higher and higher..."

"If we sell the players, we can still maintain it." Campola retorted, but he knew it was not very realistic, "We may reduce the size of the team so that the team will no longer maintain the first line of the championship. , but we can continue to operate.”

"How meaningful is it to live a business that is worse than death?" Prince Albert shook his head. "Actually, I have a better idea."

"I hope to get your advice." Campola had faintly realized what he wanted to say.

"A Russian friend of mine is interested in investing in this team." Prince Albert picked up the topic. "He is very rich and very interested in football. He hopes to buy our club. The only problem is that he is not Monaco, not French. Probably won't get support from the team..."

"It will definitely not get the support of the team." Campola immediately replied, "What are you thinking, Your Highness? This club is an integral part of Monaco. Like the Monte Carlo Casino, it is an integral part of Monaco. And how can we let foreigners manage the club? Our home stadium is named after your ancestors. The owner of this club is the Casiraghi family, the club chairman is the Campola family, and the coach is Petit The family, the management of the youth training is the Barnide family, which has been passed down from our ancestors for generations, how can we sell it?"

"First of all, it's not a sale, it's just an injection of capital. They just become the majority shareholder of the team, and you won't suffer any monetary losses. Moreover, we can no longer operate Monaco now." Albert frowned slightly , "We have no money. Whether it is honor or tradition, they are all things that need to be mentioned when we have money to live on. Now, we have no money to live on. These things are still worth mentioning. What's the use? Let, I can make sacrifices for the team, and as my prince, I can give up my face to get sponsors for the team, why can't you sacrifice your paranoia and give up some power?"

"What you asked me to give up was not power, but the club! It was my hard work, my pride for 28 years!"

"Some things, it's time to think about giving up." Prince Albert's voice became cold, "Jean, you have been the chairman of the club for more than 20 years, and the club owes a huge debt of [-] million yuan. This is your inescapable responsibility. Of course, you have also won so many championships, but championships cannot be eaten. On the contrary, you almost caused our club to have no money to eat. You are old and outdated. Why? Can't you consider making some sacrifices for the club's future? If I don't want to raise funds for the club, what will happen to the club? Each of us can give in, I will raise funds, and you..."

Albert glanced at Campola, "You should consider resigning. Take the initiative yourself, and I won't put pressure on you in the boardroom."

"Resign?" Campora repeated. "Is this your friend's request?"

"No, actually this is my request." Prince Albert shook his head, "I recently met an American friend who suggested that our club has many unreasonable business ideas, such as many of our employees are amateurs. of……"

"They are veteran players of the club! If they don't stay in the club, where else can they go?" Campola raised his head, "Your Highness, you shouldn't listen to a Yankee!"

"If the Yankee knows what business is, why don't I listen to him?" Albert shook his head, "Jean, you are too old for this position."

Campola looked at Prince Albert in front of him, unable to say a word for a long time.Is this really the prince I know who is very concerned about the future development of the team?

I thought that the reason why he changed his mind was that he wanted to use Monaco's reputation to restore his dignity. Who ever said that he wanted to use Monaco's reputation to make a fortune so that the Monaco team, His wallet makes one last contribution!

"Your Highness, I will obey your orders."

Campola bowed deeply, with an air of submissiveness.But in his heart, a completely different idea surged up: Your Royal Highness, you are a good politician and know how to threaten people.But you are not a good fan. You are good at politics, but you don't understand football.Do you think that with your method, you can easily let me do something?Not so far.

Football is not as simple as a money game.