Football feast, starting from the acquisition of European clubs

Chapter 341 Human Heart
Early the next morning, when Chen Ran had just walked into the Crystal Palace club office to start his day's work, he received a call from Guardiola.

When Guardiola finished the whole thing, Chen Ran's mood was not to mention how bad it was.

"Josep, I'm sorry, I need to think about it, there is no way to give you an answer now."

"Boss, I should be the one to say sorry. I still say the same thing, as long as you don't agree, I will refuse the invitation from Barcelona."

"Okay, I see, I will get back to you as soon as possible."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Ran took a few deep breaths to calm down a little.

Damn, these bastards are now not only eyeing the players of Crystal Palace, but even their assistant coaches.

It seems that Crystal Palace has risen too fast in the past few years, and the tree is so big that it has aroused the dissatisfaction of those old wealthy clubs.

Maybe, those guys have already agreed in private to attack the Crystal Palace together.

Sensing the seriousness of the situation, Chen Ran immediately called his right-hand man Stephen and Louis over.

After talking about Guardiola, Chen Ran asked the two of them for their opinions.

"Are you agreeing to Guardiola going to Barcelona to coach? What do you two think?"

"Chen, frankly speaking, no normal person can resist the temptation of being the head coach of Barcelona Club. Guardiola is kind enough to ask your opinion in advance."

The little fat man looked at Chen Ran with a wry smile, and asked himself, if it were him, he couldn't guarantee that he could resist such a big temptation.

"That's right. Chen, although I don't want Guardiola to go to Barcelona to coach, but even if he stays because of your opposition, he will continue to serve as an assistant coach."

"But you can keep people, but you can't keep your heart. This matter is like a thorn, which will take root in Guardiola's heart until he turns against us."

"Rather than this, we might as well let him go to coach Barcelona directly and generously. This can also form a good relationship, and there may be opportunities for cooperation in the future."

Compared with Little Fatty Louis, Stephen thought a little more long-term.

"So you both agreed to let Guardiola go to Barcelona?"

Chen Ran was also a little surprised by the reactions of his two friends.

Especially the little fat man, Chen Ran thought he would jump up and call Guardiola a white-eyed wolf.

"Oh, Chen, in fact, everyone knows it in their hearts. The reason why Crystal Palace can achieve today's results is completely built by you alone. As long as you are here, it doesn't matter who is the assistant coach."

"I have already arranged the things you explained before, and now I have to stare at him every day and cannot leave. If there is nothing else, I will go back first."

Seeing that Chen Ran called them over in a hurry, the result was to discuss whether an assistant coach would stay or stay.

Feeling that Chen Ran was making a big fuss, little fat Louis waved his hands impatiently, got up and was about to leave.

The little fat man got up together, and Stephen also stood up.

"Chen, there is still a lot of finishing work to be done on our new stadium. Regarding the opening ceremony, the title sponsor of the new stadium, Emirates, has also made a lot of requests, and these are waiting for me to go back to deal with them. If you don't If there are other things, I will go back first."

"You say, what if I let Guardiola be the manager of Crystal Palace?"

After thinking about it, Chen Ran felt that this was the only way to make Guardiola stay in Crystal Palace willingly.

"What? Chen, are you crazy?"

As soon as Chen Ran's voice fell, the little fat man yelled directly, and looked at Chen Ran in disbelief.

"Chen, don't be joking. Although Guardiola is good, he is just an assistant coach. Does he have the ability to coach Crystal Palace? We Crystal Palace finally got to where we are today, and we cannot be destroyed by Guardiola."

This time, not only the fat little Louis reacted fiercely, but even Stephen looked at Chen Ran seriously and clearly expressed his opposition.

Seeing such a fierce reaction from his two friends, Chen Ran also knew that his idea was a bit shocking.

After all, letting someone who has never been a head coach to coach Crystal Palace, who has won three consecutive Champions League titles and four consecutive Premier League titles, is probably unacceptable to many people.

"Okay, don't worry, this is just my idea, and it will not be implemented."

Under Chen Ran's reassurance, Stephen and little fat Louis left in peace.

Seeing the backs of little fat Louis and Stephen leaving, Chen Ran was also speechless for a while.

These two guys really regard Guardiola as an ordinary assistant coach.

However, they cannot be blamed for this.

After all, Guardiola has been working as an assistant coach for Chen Ran after retiring, and has no experience as a head coach.They are not reborn, but they don't know how powerful Guardiola will be in the future.

Information asymmetry made the opinions of little fat Louis and Stephen of little reference value, so Chen Ran had to make up his own mind.

Still, like Stephen said.

If you can keep people, you can't keep your heart.

Forcibly retaining Guardiola will only sow the seeds of future breakups.

In the evening, Chen Ran, who had a candlelight dinner with Cheryl, was noticed by Cheryl that he was absent-minded.

"My dear, did you encounter any troubles today?"

After several years of getting along, the two have gotten to know each other better.Chen Ran had something on his mind, and Cheryl immediately noticed it.

"Well, Guardiola may be leaving Crystal Palace."

There was nothing to hide, and Chen Ran told the matter straightforwardly.

"Honey, do you need me to talk to Christina?"

Cristina is Guardiola's girlfriend, and the two have been together since Guardiola was 18 years old.Christina has given birth to three children for Guardiola, but it has not been made public.

"No, I plan to go to Barcelona in person and have an interview with Guardiola."

"Honey, do you want me to accompany you to Barcelona?"

Cheryl's current work is not as busy as the previous two years. The life cycle of women's groups is limited. She is currently mainly serving as a judge for a talent show.

As Chen Ran's career is booming, Cheryl, as the proprietress, is naturally on the rise, and now she can no longer be hired in general shows.

According to Chen Ran's previous suggestion, Cheryl organized the wives and girlfriends of the players of the Crystal Palace Club as the proprietress.

When we have nothing to do, we drink afternoon tea together, go shopping together, watch fashion shows together, and hold parties together. The small life is not to mention how pleasant it is.

And Guardiola's girlfriend Christina is also one of the wives, and Cheryl is also very familiar with her.

"You can go. Barcelona is still a very good place. After meeting Guardiola, we can play there for two more days."

In fact, Chen Ran took Cheryl to Barcelona last year, but that time was also to meet Messi and Cesc Fabregas, and they didn't enjoy themselves at the time.

So Chen Ran decided to take Cheryl to Barcelona again this time, to make up for the places that he didn't have time to play last year.

Just do it, Chen Ran immediately booked a ticket for the next morning.

It only takes two hours for London to fly directly to Barcelona. When Chen Ran and Cheryl rang the doorbell of Guardiola's house, it was just at noon.

"Hi! Christina, are you ready for lunch? Cheryl and I are both hungry."

Seeing that it was Christina who opened the door, Chen Ran asked with a smile.

"OMG! Chen, why are you and Cheryl here? Come in, Pep, Chen and Cheryl are here!"

While letting Chen Ran and Cheryl into the room, Christina complained why Cheryl didn't notify her in advance, so she has no preparations now.

"Boss, why did you come in person? I should be the one to see you."

Hearing Christina's voice, Guardiola also ran out quickly.

Seeing Chen Ran flying over from London to meet him in person, Guardiola felt mixed feelings, which were indescribable.

After handing over the gifts to Guardiola's three children, Chen Ran was taken into the study by Guardiola after a little greeting.

And Cheryl and Christina went to see Guardiola's little daughter who was just born this year.

"Boss, in fact, you don't need to make this trip yourself. As I said before, as long as you don't agree, I will refuse Barcelona's invitation."

While making coffee for Chen Ran himself, Guardiola repeated his promise again.

"Haha, Josep, I'm not here for this matter. In fact, I'm also here to invite you."

Reaching out to take the coffee, Chen Ran said with a smile.

"Invitation? Boss, I don't understand what you mean."

Guardiola looked at Chen Ran with a puzzled expression. The boss's thinking had always been wild and unpredictable.

"Josep, today I formally invite you to be the head coach of the first team of the Crystal Palace club. I wonder if you would like to?"

"what?"

Hearing this unexpected result, Guardiola couldn't help but widen his eyes.

When seeing Chen Ran fly from London to Barcelona to find him, I have to say that Guardiola was very moved.He is also ready to agree to Chen Ran's retention and continue to be an assistant coach at the Crystal Palace Club.

But Chen Ran directly invited him to be the head coach of the Crystal Palace club's first team. Isn't this his position?

In order to keep him, the boss actually gave up his position?

At this moment, Guardiola was really shocked.

Although he doesn't understand Chinese, the feeling of "a scholar dies for his confidant" is still the same.

"Boss, there is no need for you to do this. Don't worry, I will continue to be your assistant coach."

"Josep, I'm telling the truth. After all, I'm the owner of the Crystal Palace club. It's not a long-term solution to be the head coach all the time. I think you are the most suitable person to succeed me in this position."

Chen Ran shook his head and looked at Guardiola sincerely.

This is indeed his true thought. As a reborn, Chen Ran knows Guardiola's future achievements better than anyone else.

This time, Guardiola stopped talking.

Frankly speaking, as the hottest club at present, the position of head coach of Crystal Palace is obviously more attractive than that of Barcelona.

However, when he thought of Chen Ran's three consecutive Champions League titles and four consecutive Premier League titles, Guardiola felt guilty for a while.

Can he continue the boss's achievements?

If Crystal Palace loses these championship trophies after he takes over, will he still have the face to face others?

Not to mention that he can't stay at the Crystal Palace Club, he might be ashamed to stay in the football circle any longer.

Thinking of this, Guardiola's heart was very tangled.

You know, the position of the head coach of the Crystal Palace club is an unattainable goal for countless people.

Now put it in front of him like this, as long as he nods, he is the successor of this position.

If you want to give up, Guardiola is really reluctant.

Seeing that Guardiola's whole face was tangled together, Chen Ran didn't urge him, but picked up the coffee and tasted it slowly.

He knew very well that Guardiola's mind must be in a mess now, and this was exactly what Chen Ran wanted to achieve.

Although he had promised Stephen and Luiz before, he would not let Guardiola succeed him as the head coach of Crystal Palace.

However, Chen Ran still threw his idea to Guardiola.

Chen Ran just wanted to take a gamble. What he wanted to win was the hearts of the people, and the bet was the position of head coach of the Crystal Palace club.

If Guardiola resists this huge temptation and rejects Chen Ran's invitation, then Chen Ran's sincerity is believed to be fully felt by Guardiola.

In the future, when Guardiola leaves Barcelona, ​​Chen Ran invites Guardiola back to the Crystal Palace to coach again. I believe the other party will not refuse.

If Guardiola directly accepts Chen Ran's invitation to be the head coach of the Crystal Palace club, then Chen Ran will give him this opportunity.

With the current team of Crystal Palace and Guardiola's coaching talent, there may be some twists and turns, but I believe Guardiola will be on the right track soon.

Now, Chen Ran has given Guardiola the right to choose, and it depends on how he chooses.

In the study room, the sound of the air conditioner working can be heard clearly and quietly.

However, Guardiola's forehead was still beaded with beads of sweat one after another.

Chen Ran, who was bored, just watched a bead of sweat slowly slipping from Guardiola's forehead, and then dripped into his eyes.

"what!"

Guardiola, whose eyes were scorched by beads of sweat, woke up suddenly, reached out and wiped his eyes indiscriminately.

After taking a long breath, Guardiola looked at Chen Ran with a wry smile.

"Boss, you have made me miserable."

"Josep, you have to speak with your conscience. You don't need to tell me how sought-after the head coach position of Crystal Palace is."

Chen Ran was unmoved, and looked at the slightly embarrassed Guardiola with a smile.

"Josep, state your choice."

(End of this chapter)