Football feast, starting from the acquisition of European clubs

Chapter 352
Manchester City club used two high-priced transfers to start their reputation, but just as Mark Hughes judged, the real big-name players did not regard Manchester City Club as their transfer target at all.

Although surrounded by agents of all sizes every day, most of the players represented by these agents do not meet the requirements of the Manchester City club.

After working for a long time, Mark Hughes could only buy some players that the rich clubs looked down upon.

After Kompany was cut off by Crystal Palace, Mark Hughes still introduced his teammate Dutch midfielder De Jong from the German Hamburg club.

However, because the Manchester City club spent a sky-high price of 8200 million euros to introduce Robinho and De Bruyne, the current Hamburg club is also unceremoniously speaking.

After some back and forth, the Manchester City club finally had to buy De Jong at a price of 1800 million pounds.

After knowing that the Manchester City club is rich and powerful, similar situations continue to occur.

Spartak Moscow sold Brazilian striker Jojo to Manchester City for £1800m.

West Ham have also secured £1400m from Manchester City for Welsh winger Bellamy.

The Spaniard also sold Argentine full-back Zabaleta to Manchester City for £650m.

Chelsea is even more excessive. They regard the Manchester City Club as a target to clean up their inventory.

They sold England winger Wright Phillips and Israeli center back Ben Haim for £900 million and £500 million respectively.

Under Guardiola's strong request, Laporta, the chairman of the Barcelona club, finally supported him to clean up the team lineup according to his own ideas.

And Guardiola didn't hold back. First, he sold Ronaldinho to AC Milan for 2100 million euros, and then sold Zambrotta to AC Milan for 850 million euros. .

Elsewhere, Deco was sold to Chelsea for €1000m, Dos Santos to Tottenham for €600m and Oleg to Aja for €300m. x.

The rest are free transfers of Edmilson and Esquero, and Thuram's retirement.

It can be said that nearly half of the players in Barcelona's main lineup last season were swept out by Guardiola without hesitation.

Of course, where there is an exit, there is an entry.

Guardiola sells people and sells them happily, and buyers are also straightforward.

First, he bought Uruguayan left-back Carreses from Villarreal for 1650 million euros, and then introduced Belarusian midfielder Hleb from Arsenal for 1500 million euros.

Then, Mali midfielder Keita was introduced from Sevilla for 1400 million euros, and Brazilian right back Enrique Adriano was introduced from Palmeiras for 800 million euros.

In fact, as an assistant coach who has been at the Crystal Palace club for several years, what Guardiola wants most is the strong main players in the Crystal Palace team.

It's just that he knew very well in his heart that it was absolutely impossible for Chen Ran to let him go, so he very wisely dismissed this idea.

However, it is impossible for the main player Chen Ran to let go, so what about the young players?

According to what Guardiola learned, Chen Ran took away a total of five young players from the La Masia youth training camp.

Except for Cesc Fabregas who can now play in the first team of Crystal Palace, the other four children are still in the youth team or on loan to exercise outside.

For these Barcelona players who were born in La Masia, Guardiola naturally took a high look.

Especially the kid named Pique who played as a central defender inside, Guardiola is very interested.

Seeing that for a few years, Crystal Palace has been renting Pique to the Willem II Club in the Netherlands for exercise, and has never played for the Crystal Palace first team in the Premier League.

Guardiola felt that Chen Ran might not pay much attention to Pique, so he decided to try to quote a price.

London, Crystal Palace Club, Chen Ran's office.

"Chen, Barcelona sent an offer, I think you need to make a decision yourself."

After receiving the offer from Barcelona, ​​Little Fatty Louis didn't dare to neglect, and hurriedly found Chen Ran here.

"Barcelona?"

Hearing this name, Chen Ran couldn't help being stunned.

The current Barcelona is not the same as before. Guardiola, the newly appointed head coach, should know that he cannot sell the main players of Crystal Palace.

"Who is Josep looking at?"

"Well, what he saw was one of the five children you brought back from the La Masia youth training camp with Cesc Fabregas. We have been loaned to William II by us for the past two years. A kicker named Pique Spanish kid at centre-back."

"Pique?"

Frankly speaking, if it wasn't for the offer from Guardiola, Chen Ran would have almost forgotten about this little guy.

In the current central defender position of Crystal Palace, the main players are undoubtedly Thiago Silva and Vidic, with Pepe as the substitute and Kompany who was just introduced not long ago.

Coupled with Chiellini and Mascherano who can play as central defenders, there is really no place for Pique in the Crystal Palace first team.

Moreover, Pique is only 21 years old this year. As a central defender, a position that requires rich game experience, he is really immature.

The current Crystal Palace is not the Crystal Palace when Chen Ran first took over. Every season they have to compete for various championships, and they are facing strong opponents.

Even Chen Ran is afraid to let Pique, who is only 21 years old, play on behalf of Crystal Palace.

However, for Pique, the future top central defender, it is obviously impossible for Chen Ran to just let go.

"Luis, you replied to Barcelona, ​​saying that Pique is the core player of our Crystal Palace in the future, and it is not for sale."

"Okay, I'll reject Barcelona in a moment."

However, just when Chen Ran thought this matter was over, Little Fatty Louis found Chen Ran again.

"Chen, Pique found me and said that he was tired of the life of constant loan. If he can't get a chance to play in Crystal Palace, he hopes to return to Barcelona Club."

"Did Pique say it to you personally or his agent?"

"Pike said it to me himself."

Hearing this result, Chen Ran's face suddenly darkened.

"Louis, tell me, did Guardiola instigate Pique to come to you?"

Although Chen Ran didn't want to believe it, he had to prepare for the worst.

"Er Chen, I don't think it should be so?"

Hearing Chen Ran's question, the little fat man scratched his big head vigorously.

"Guardiola has a good relationship with you. If you turn against you just because of a young player who hasn't proven himself, isn't it worth it?"

"Well, you have a point."

Chen Ran nodded slightly, and he also agreed with the little fat man's analysis.

You must know that the Crystal Palace is now Guardiola's retreat. He is the head coach for the first time, and Guardiola himself is not absolutely sure whether he can succeed.

Blocking his retreat before he has achieved results, Guardiola is not that stupid.

"Wait a minute, I'll call Guardiola and ask."

Too lazy to think about it, Chen Ran directly called Guardiola.

In fact, many misunderstandings between people are not complicated at the beginning.

As long as everyone can put the matter on the table and explain it clearly, it will be easy to resolve it.

I'm afraid that everyone will hide it and say nothing, and then think about it by themselves.

The final result is likely to turn small things into big things, and misunderstandings into hatred.

Seeing that it was Chen Ran's call, Guardiola's heart tightened.He knew very well that this call must be because of Pique's affairs.

"What are you doing in a daze? Hurry up and answer the phone. Just talk about the method we discussed before, and see if Chen Ran can agree."

Pere Guardiola, who was sitting next to Guardiola, stretched his head and glanced at the screen of Guardiola's mobile phone. After seeing Chen Ran's name, he immediately urged him.

"Good day, boss."

Although he has left the Crystal Palace club, Guardiola still habitually called the boss.

"Well, Josep, Pique approached Luiz and said that if he couldn't get a chance to play in Crystal Palace, he would ask to transfer to Barcelona. Did you teach him to do this?"

"Ah? No, absolutely not! Boss, how could I do such a thing?"

Hearing Chen Ran's question, Guardiola was startled.

"It's fine if you didn't do it. Josep, our relationship has always been good. I also hope that you can come back to take over the Crystal Palace in the future. You must not lose the big because of small things."

Regardless of whether Guardiola instigated this matter or not, but the cause was because he contacted Pique, so Chen Ran still gave Guardiola a nod.

"Okay, boss, don't worry, I understand what you mean."

Seeing that Chen Ran had no intention of pursuing further investigation, Guardiola hastily agreed.Immediately afterwards, he asked again cautiously.

"Boss, about Pique, I have an idea, would you like to hear it?"

"Oh? What do you think? Tell me."

It seems that Guardiola still does not give up on Pique.Hearing this, Chen Ran immediately made this judgment in his heart.

"Boss, with the current luxurious lineup of Crystal Palace, it is difficult for Pique to get a chance to play in the first team."

"So, I think you can do what they did with Fabregas from Barcelona."

"Set up a buy-back clause for Pique, and then put him in my place to exercise."

"After all, the intensity of the game and the value of training here in Barcelona are far behind William II."

"If Pique's performance at that time meets your expectations, you can activate the buy-back clause and bring Pique back to Crystal Palace."

"As for the cost of those repurchases, it should be regarded as the training fee of Barcelona. This amount of money is not worth mentioning to the current Crystal Palace club."

After hearing Guardiola's words, Chen Ran couldn't help being stunned for a moment, this guy was well prepared.

"Josep, I didn't expect you to be so thoughtful. If you really want to do this, aren't you afraid that the Barcelona club will trouble you in the future?"

"Haha, boss, I am also doing this for the good of the Barcelona club. If there is no such buyback clause, would you sell Pique to Barcelona?"

"Certainly not."

"So, anyway, Barcelona will at least have a good centre-back for a while."

"Okay, I know what you mean, I will give you an answer after thinking about it."

Just as Guardiola ended the call, Pere Guardiola next to him immediately came over.

"How is it? Did Chen Ran agree to the method we discussed?"

"Not yet, but he didn't refuse. The boss said he would give me an answer after thinking about it."

"Haha, if you don't refuse in person, then there is something to be said for it."

As Guardiola's agent, Pere Guardiola, who has been hiding behind his back to make suggestions, slapped his thigh and immediately became excited.

"I hope. You know the boss, he is extremely smart. Since I met him, I haven't seen anyone who can take advantage of him."

Guardiola himself is relatively calm. Although he is optimistic about Pique, whether the transfer will be successful or not, the initiative is completely in Chen Ran's hands.

All he can do is wait.

At the same time, at the Crystal Palace club, seeing Chen Ran hang up the phone, little fat Louis also moved his chubby face closer.

"Chen, after talking for a long time, is there anything new?"

"That's right, it's a bit of an unexpected new situation."

So, Chen Ran said Guardiola's suggestion again.

"Er Chen, isn't this just reusing the tricks you played a few years ago?"

Blinking his little eyes a few times, the little fat man felt that this plagiarism was too straightforward.

"It doesn't matter. What matters is whether it is in our Crystal Palace's interest."

"Should it be beneficial? Didn't we work hard to train Cesc Fabregas, and then the Barcelona club used the buy-back clause to pick peaches?"

"Although the result is indeed what you said, if possible, I still hope to keep Pique here in Crystal Palace, so that it will be easier to cultivate the players' sense of belonging to the club."

"Er Chen, are you asking too much? Players are not wives, you just need to get his people, and you want to get his heart again?"

The little fat man looked at Chen Ran speechlessly, does this guy have some kind of spiritual obsession?

"Okay, I see. Luiz, you can talk to Pique again. If he insists on going to Barcelona, ​​then you start to prepare a buy-back clause for him."

"Okay. Chen, how much repurchase price do you plan to set for Pique?"

"It's about 500 million euros."

"Five million euros? So low? I remember that Fabregas's repurchase price was more than 500 million euros. Can the Barcelona club agree?"

"Hehe, don't agree? Then I can't wait to ask for it."

(End of this chapter)