Football feast, starting from the acquisition of European clubs

Chapter 208 The next target is Atletico Madrid?

When the referee blew the whistle for the end of the game, the entire Highbury stadium resounded with overwhelming cheers.

The eye-catching 4:0 score on the stadium display let all the fans know one thing.

That is, Crystal Palace is only one step away from the Champions League final at the Stade de France in Paris.

As long as Crystal Palace does not perform abnormally in the away game to Italy in the second leg, reaching the Champions League final is almost a certainty.

You must know that this is the first time in the history of the Crystal Palace club's establishment for a century to participate in the UEFA Champions League, and it was able to reach the final. How can this not make the fans of the Crystal Palace cheer?
In the box on the stand, Tom Hicks and George Gillette smiled at each other, and stood up at the same time to cheer and celebrate with the fans.

"Alexis, Crystal Palace's 4:0 victory today can secure the Champions League final seat in advance?"

Tom Hicks didn't forget to turn to their football consultant Rodriguez to reconfirm.

"Yes, Mr. Hicks, so far, there is no precedent for a team to reverse the promotion from a four-goal deficit in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final."

"Haha, that's really great. George, it seems that the team we selected is really strong."

"indeed so."

George Gillette was also impressed by the excellent performance of the Crystal Palace at this time, and felt that it was a correct decision for him and Tom Hicks to bet on the Crystal Palace.

Although he and Tom Hicks are both football laymen, the football consultant Rodriguez they invited is an expert.

The strength and status of Inter Milan in world football, Rodriguez introduced them in detail before the game.

Although they are not the most powerful teams, I believe no one will object to saying that Inter Milan is a first-class team.

Unexpectedly, it was such a first-class team recognized by the world football that was beaten to the ground after meeting Crystal Palace, and even allowed Crystal Palace to lock in the Champions League final in advance.

How could Tom Hicks and George Gillette not be excited?

The better the performance of Crystal Palace, the looser their loan conditions will be.

Tom Hicks and George Gillette knew very well that at this time, not only the two of them were paying close attention to the Crystal Palace game.

Those Wall Street financiers who intend to provide them with loans must also be tracking every move of the Crystal Palace at all times.

Maybe in this Highbury stadium, there are people from those patrons watching the game, and then report the results of their close inspection to their bosses as soon as possible.

At this time, the players of Crystal Palace are thanking the fans who came to watch the game.However, Chen Ran's attention was already attracted by the new news from the system.

"Ding, congratulations to the host for winning this game, and I will reward the football club with a chance to negotiate the acquisition."

"Football Club Takeover Negotiation Opportunities?"

What do you mean?
Is it the way the system prepares for the possible sale of the Crystal Palace club?
Facing the new gadgets provided by the system, Chen Ran continued to look very curiously.

"Atletico Madrid, the Spanish First Division team, is deeply in debt crisis. Club owner Miguel Angel Hill intends to sell the shares of Atletico Madrid Club."

Atletico Madrid?

In the previous life, the team that snatched the La Liga championship from Real Madrid and Barcelona every now and then is also where Simeone became famous as a head coach.

It looks very good, but I don't know how much money is owed by the so-called "deep debt crisis"?You can ask Stephen and the others to inquire about the specific situation first.

At the end of the Champions League match between Crystal Palace and Inter Milan, the fans of Crystal Palace were once again boiling in a country thousands of miles away.

"Haha, congratulations to Crystal Palace for securing the place in the Champions League final ahead of schedule, spread the flowers."

"I didn't expect Inter Milan to be settled by Crystal Palace in one game without a fight."

"Ahem, I want to be fair. It's not that Inter Milan can't play, but that the Cameroon left-back Worm that Mancini replaced is too bad. Not only did he send a penalty, but also the goalkeeper Toldo. The pit is down."

"That's right. Inter Milan's Champions League matches this season are probably over, and Worm will definitely pack up and leave after the end of the season."

"I didn't expect the Crystal Palace to be so fierce now. They just won against Manchester United a few days ago, and today they beat Inter Milan again. It's a bit like a god is against a god, and a god is against a god."

"Low-key, low-key, we still need to accumulate more character now, Crystal Palace's goal is not just a Champions League champion."

"The above is right. It would be better for Crystal Palace to win the UEFA Champions League, the Premier League and the FA Cup together this season. Like Manchester United in 99, they should also win a treble."

"Wake up upstairs, how can it be so easy to win the Triple Crown? Manchester United also had a lot of luck back then. Haven't you seen the current schedule of Crystal Palace? On average, there is one game in less than three days, and they can win the Premier League. I'm already very satisfied with the Champions League double."

"The one upstairs is a bit pessimistic, right? After the Crystal Palace beat Inter Milan 4-0 in this game, they have basically secured their place in the Champions League final. Then when they go to Italy for the second round, Chen Ran can make a certain rotation .”

"My opinion is different from yours. Crystal Palace has already won the Premier League champion, but they have not won the Champions League. Therefore, as long as Crystal Palace can win the Champions League this season, the other champions will do their best."

"What you said above makes sense. The Champions League is the most important thing. As for the Triple Crown, just do your best."

"The Champions League is the most important +1"

"The Champions League is the most important +2"

On the second day after the match against Inter Milan, the little fat man walked into Chen Ran's office carrying a thick stack of newspapers as usual.

"Haha, Chen, come and take a look. The media today realized that all the reports about yesterday's game were almost praising our Crystal Palace."

"Nonsense, what if it's 4-0? I like to see them reluctantly, but they have to write a manuscript that praises us."

"Haha, Chen, you are too hurt."

"Okay, you sit and wait for a while. After Stephen comes later, the three of us will have a meeting."

"A meeting? Is there anything important?"

"Well, very important."

While talking, Chen Ran called Stephen.

Soon, Stephen hurried over.

As always, he locked the door as soon as he entered.

"Stephen, what are you doing?"

The little fat man looked at Stephen's unusual behavior curiously, thinking that what he was going to say later must be very important.

"Secret."

After simply replying the word "little fat man", Stephen turned to look at Chen Ran.

"Stephen, tell Louis about those two Americans."

Next, as Stephen continued to narrate, the little fat man's small eyes opened wider and wider, almost exceeding his physical limit.

“Chen, is everything Stephen said true?”

The little fat man couldn't believe his ears, and couldn't help but confirm it with Chen Ran again.

"It's true, and it just happened in the past few days. I originally wanted to wait until the end of the season to discuss this matter, but now a new situation has emerged, and I need you to make some preparations in advance."

"Oh? Chen, what's new?"

The little fat man was very curious, so he asked first.

"I received a message. Atletico Madrid in Spain is deeply in debt crisis, and their owner Miguel Angel Hill intends to sell the shares in Atletico Madrid."

"Chen, what do you mean, if we really sell Crystal Palace to the Americans, we will buy Atletico Madrid?"

Stephen's reaction was extremely fast, and he immediately understood what Chen Ran meant.

"Not necessarily, this is just one of the possibilities. But no matter how I decide afterwards, I must first figure out how serious Atletico Madrid's debt crisis is and whether we can afford it."

"Understood. Chen, you called us here because you want us to check the situation of Atletico Madrid, right?"

Now the little fat man also reacted.Although he came from a family of agents, even his father, Juan Figel, was just dealing with big-name players.

Now that he has the opportunity to personally participate in the sale and purchase of the shares of two football clubs, the little fat man can't help being a little excited when he thinks that this is something his father has never done.

"Yes. However, outsiders must not be able to access the detailed financial data. I just ask you to make some preparations in advance."

"Stephen, from now on, you have to build up the team first, especially in terms of finance and legal affairs, and you must choose elite soldiers."

"In addition, you are also responsible for collecting all the information of Atletico Madrid in the past five years, even if it is some lace news. Understand?"

"Okay, Chen, I see."

Seeing Stephen write down his explanation, Chen Ran turned to look at the little fat man again.

"Luis, your task is to inquire about Atletico Madrid's transfer transactions in the past few years through your contacts in the agent circle. The focus is on whether they have defaulted on the transfer fee when they bought someone matter."

"Chen, you mean to use the payment of Atletico Madrid's transfer fee to reverse calculate how bad their financial situation is?"

Fatty is an expert in transfer transactions. With a little dial from Chen Ran, he immediately understood Chen Ran's intentions.

"That's right. If Atletico Madrid defaults on the transfer fee of less than 100 million euros, then it means that their debt crisis is indeed very serious."

"Luis, this matter is very important. This is also the most likely way for us to understand their true financial situation without being able to check the accounts. This is directly related to whether we can acquire Atletico Madrid. So, you must be serious. Treat it with carelessness."

"Understood, Chen, I will definitely do my best."

Seeing that Chen Ran entrusted himself with the important task of deciding whether to acquire Atletico Madrid, the little fat man also felt a heavy responsibility.He, who usually has a playful smile, also became serious rarely.

After explaining to the little fat man, Chen Ran suddenly remembered something, and turned to look at Stephen again.

"Stephen, there is one more thing that needs you to deal with."

"Chen, if you have anything to say, just say it."

"The youth training base I established in Huaguo in the name of the Crystal Palace, you find a way to separate it from the Crystal Palace. If we really want to sell the Crystal Palace, I will take that youth training base away."

"Understood. You paid for the youth training base from the very beginning. Except for the Crystal Palace sign, you didn't spend a cent from the Crystal Palace Club. So this matter is easy to handle, so you don't have to worry about it."

"That's good. You inform the youth training base in Huaguo, and tell them that I have thought of a new name for them. It is called 'Huaguo Hope Star' football youth training base."

"Then after the signboard is finished, it will be hung at the gate of the base. If the Crystal Palace Club is really sold in the end, the Crystal Palace signboard will be removed at that time. Understand?"

"Understood, I will notify Huaguo to settle the matter."

After dealing with the Atlético de Madrid club, Chen Ran turned his mind back to the Crystal Palace.

Regardless of whether the Crystal Palace club is sold or not, Chen Ran intends to leave a perfect season for the Crystal Palace club.

After all, whether it is a person or a thing, it is very important to start well and finish well.

Because Crystal Palace won an unexpected victory in the first round of the Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan, Chen Ran was a little bit reluctant to give up the FA Cup semi-final that was planned to be abandoned.

He also wants to taste the taste of the Triple Crown.

To this end, Chen Ran held a coaching staff meeting with Guardiola, Southgate and Simeone.

"Guys, I want to play some of my main players in the FA Cup semi-final against West Ham, what do you think?"

"I think it's okay. We have basically qualified for the Champions League final now. In the second round against Inter Milan, as long as we play normally, the opponent has almost no hope of a comeback."

This time, Southgate was the first to stand up and express his opinion.

"Boss, I think Gareth is right. As long as we adopt a defensive and counterattack style in the second round against Inter Milan, even if the opponent can score one or two goals, it will be difficult to change the possibility of being eliminated. destiny."

Without waiting for Chen Ran to ask questions, Simeone also took the initiative to stand up to support Southgate's opinion.

"Josep, what do you think?"

Chen Ran turned to look at the only assistant who did not speak.

"Boss, some of the main players can be deployed in this game, but at most not more than half. The away game against Inter Milan should still be taken seriously. Don't forget that AC Milan was reversed by Liverpool and La Cruz."

(End of this chapter)