Football feast, starting from the acquisition of European clubs

Chapter 408 Is the gap really that big?

After hearing Chen Ran's words, Nasser Al-Khelaifi immediately fell silent.

He really did not expect that such a complicated stake would be involved behind this seemingly ordinary transfer dispute.

However, Nasser Al-Khelaifi also had to admit that what Chen Ran said was indeed reasonable.

Whether it is the Qatar consortium behind him or the Abu Dhabi consortium behind Manchester City, they want to do a big job when they enter European football.

And this inevitably creates conflicts with existing vested interests.

It seems that Leonardo's operation made the opponent take advantage of the opportunity of Crystal Palace's counterattack to take the first shot.

Knowing that it is now impossible for Crystal Palace to withdraw the charges against Liverpool Club, Nasser Al-Khelaifi completely dismissed the idea.

"Mr. Chen, thank you very much for telling me so much. The situation is a bit beyond my expectation. Now I need to go back and prepare countermeasures, so I will leave first."

At this time, Nasser Al-Khelaifi had no intention of staying here any longer, and left in a hurry after exchanging a few words with Chen Ran.

For this dispute between Crystal Palace and Liverpool, many people are discussing and researching.

At Manchester City, club president Kardouin al-Mubarak also called Mancini and Mino Raiola together.

"I know Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the current chairman of the Liverpool club. He is not a person who will easily compromise and admit defeat."

"But this time the Liverpool club bowed their heads to Crystal Palace so simply and neatly. Do you think there is any reason behind this that we don't know?"

Kardun Al Mubarak looked at Mancini and Mino Raiola and asked.

Mancini has not joined the Manchester City club for a long time, and his understanding of English football is still in the groping stage.Hearing the boss's question, he could only cast his eyes on Raiola beside him.

Seeing that the two people were looking at him, Raiola knew that he couldn't hide, so he could only curl his lips secretly in his heart.

Although the number of times he has dealt with Chen Ran in these years is not very high, he has never taken advantage of it.

This has led to Raiola avoiding anything that involves Chen Ran.

However, today the boss of the funder asked the question face to face, and he couldn't do without answering.

"Ahem, Mr. Mubarak, in fact, Chen Ran from the Crystal Palace Club is very powerful. It may be that he used some means to force Liverpool Club to bow its head."

"Mino, what method do you think Chen Ran used to make Nasser Al-Khelaifi bow his head?"

Kardun Al Mubarak asked curiously.

Kardun al Mubarak did not deny that Mino Raiola said that Chen Ran was great.Mark Hughes suffered a big loss from Chen Ran before, and he still remembers this incident vividly.

"Although I don't know the specific situation, I think it's nothing more than money and power."

"With the Qatari consortium as the backer, I believe Chen Ran is unlikely to suppress the Liverpool club in terms of money, so the only thing left is power."

"Judging from the speeches made by Manchester United's Ferguson and some other high-level clubs, I think it is very likely that these wealthy clubs have already started to join forces."

Raiola said while thinking, but the more he thought about it, the more frightened he became.

Wang Defa, this will not turn into a big showdown between old and new forces, right?

On the side, Kardun Al Mubarak, who was the audience, also became serious at this time.

Originally, they were just gloating and gloating, but now they suddenly realized that they might also be in the game.

"Mino, you mean that the Liverpool club is not only facing the Crystal Palace club, but the entire group of wealthy clubs?"

"Uh, I don't know if all the big clubs are involved. But at least the clubs where the high-level clubs who spoke in support of Crystal Palace recently are very likely."

"That's right, Mino, your analysis is very reasonable. Then how do you think we should deal with the current situation?"

Kardun Al Mubarak nodded slightly. At this moment, he was extremely grateful for his decision to hire Raiola.

It's different to have an old Jianghu around to give advice. That Nasser Al-Khelaifi insisted on hiring a rookie Leonardo.Although it is cheap, it is really worth the candle to cause such a big trouble.

"Haha, Mr. Mubarak, in fact, we don't need to be nervous at all. We just need to operate the Manchester City club normally, don't do those illegal operations, don't get caught, especially don't provoke the Crystal Palace club."

"Although the Liverpool club will definitely be severely punished this time, don't forget that Liverpool and our Manchester City are in the same league, and the opponent's background is much deeper than our Manchester City. From this point of view, it may not be a bad thing for us to suffer for Liverpool. .”

Seeing Raiola's meaningful smile, Kardun Al Mubarak nodded slightly, making sense.

Madrid, Spain.

After Florentino once again served as the chairman of the Real Madrid club, he finally chose to retain Mourinho.

Mourinho, who has kept his job, is finally in the mood to pay attention to the news of his old opponent Chen Ran.

"Jorge, this Qatar consortium doesn't seem to be very good. The Liverpool club they took over is not as good as the two Yankees before. Why did they get scared when they met Crystal Palace?"

"José, this matter is not as simple as it seems on the surface. As far as I know, there are very complicated interests involved behind it, and even the top management of UEFA personally took action."

Mendes shook his head slightly as he cut his cigar slowly.

"What? Someone from the top management of UEFA personally made a move? That guy Chen Ran has such great energy now?"

Mourinho was really taken aback, and he couldn't believe his ears.

"That's right. But it's not as exaggerated as you imagined. They are more of a cooperative relationship where each takes what they want."

"It's almost there."

Mourinho breathed a sigh of relief.

"This is already very remarkable. Even if it is just a cooperative relationship, but with the high-level support of UEFA, as long as Chen Ran does not do stupid things, then his football career will be difficult to shake."

Mendes was also amazed at this time.

He was very optimistic about Chen Ran a long time ago, but because Mourinho and Chen Ran have been in a competitive relationship, it is inconvenient for him to get too close to Chen Ran.

But seeing Chen Ran step by step from the British Championship to the top of the world, from a small sapling that may be broken at any time, to a towering tree that is unshakable today, Mendes also has a kind of witness to history. Feel.

Also in Spain, Barcelona, ​​Guardiola's home, Pere Guardiola looked at his younger brother in disbelief.

"Pep, Liverpool obviously has a new owner with a lot of money and wealth, but they still bowed their heads and conceded defeat when they met Crystal Palace. Is Chen Ran so powerful now?"

"Ahem, Pere, I used to be Mr. Chen's assistant coach, and I didn't participate in the operation and management of the Crystal Palace club. His two friends, CEO Stephen and sports manager Luis were responsible for those things."

"Tsk tsk, it seems that this Stephen and Louis are Chen Ran's real confidantes."

After Pere Guardiola sighed, the conversation suddenly changed.

"Pep, does Chen Ran want you to go back and take over the Crystal Palace Club in the future?"

"Mr. Chen has said that several times."

"That's good. Judging from the fact that Crystal Palace beat Liverpool to surrender, the future is limitless. Pep, perform well and maintain a good relationship with Chen Ran. In the future, when you go back to take over the Crystal Palace club, you will become the world's number one coach." It's not difficult."

Looking at his elder brother who became more and more excited as he talked, Guardiola couldn't help but shook his head with a wry smile.

With a boss around, it may be very difficult for me to become the number one coach in the world.

Under the impetus of a certain UEFA executive, UEFA's work efficiency this time is surprisingly high.The punishment for the Liverpool club was announced before the start of the summer transfer period.

Unsurprisingly, the Liverpool club have been banned from making any transfers this summer.

The Qatar consortium, which had just entered the Liverpool club and was about to make a big move, had to postpone many of its plans for more than half a year.

At this time, Chen Ran had already accompanied Cheryl back to China for vacation.

He first went to Smart Island to visit the young players in the youth training base, and then watched a Chinese Super League match of Shencheng Galaxy.

At present, the schedule of the Chinese Super League has not yet passed halfway, and Shencheng Galaxy is now ranked No.3 behind the top Beijing Beijing team by two points.

Considering that Shencheng Galaxy is newly promoted this year, it is acceptable to be able to get this result.

After all, there are still many games left, and the difference of two points is almost negligible.

On the second day after the game, Chen Ran, accompanied by the head coach Xu of Shencheng Galaxy, went to the club to meet with the players in person.

The current Shencheng Galaxy is no longer the original Shencheng East Asia.

Of the original group of young players, now only a few can enter the team's starting lineup, and most of them can only play as the team's substitute players.

Before the start of the season, Shencheng Galaxy bought a group of international players, the best of which is Zheng Zhi, who is now the captain of Shencheng Galaxy.

Looking at the dozens of familiar or unfamiliar faces in front of him, Chen Ran secretly sighed.

Although he knows that this group of players cannot help the national football team enter the World Cup again, what should be encouraged should be encouraged.

After all, compared with those domestic players in the following age groups, they are already considered strong.

"Hi everyone, I'm Chen Ran. To be honest, there should be no one here who doesn't know me, right?"

"no!"

"I don't even know the boss, don't you want to mess around?"

"Ha ha ha ha."

A few courageous players took up the conversation immediately, and the atmosphere on the scene immediately relaxed a lot.

"It's good that we all know each other. As for me, I'm usually in Europe, and I don't have much time to go back to my country. Today, let's take this rare opportunity to chat casually."

Next, Chen Ran gave the players a detailed introduction of Shencheng Galaxy, Crystal Palace Club and the Galaxy Football Group.

And publicly promised that if any player wants to study abroad, he can apply to Shencheng Galaxy Club.

Shencheng Galaxy will arrange for players to go to other clubs under the Galaxy Football Group for trial training. As long as they are approved by the coach of the opposing club, they can join that team. Shencheng Galaxy will not have any obstacles.

This immediately aroused the strong interest of the players present.

Especially those young players who still have football dreams are eager to try, and they can't wait to apply to Chen Ran immediately.

After the meeting, Director Xu invited Chen Ran to dinner in the evening.

During the dinner, Director Xu complained without complaint.

"Xiao Chen, do you know how much trouble you have caused me with the promise you made with those little red men today?"

"As soon as you left, I was blocked in the office. A group of unscrupulous white-eyed wolves, each of them wanted to sign up for a trial training in a foreign club."

"Hahahaha, Director Xu, then I am very sorry for causing you trouble."

While speaking, Chen Ran raised his glass to toast Director Xu.

After the two drank a cup, Chen Ran asked meaningfully.

"Director Xu, it's the young players who asked you to sign up, right?"

"That's really the case. None of the international players we just introduced this year came."

"So, while these young people are still energetic, let them go out and broaden their horizons. Even if it doesn't work, at least let them know their gap."

"Xiao Chen, you are really well-intentioned."

Guidance Xu is also a seasoned veteran, so he knows everything.

"However, if too many people leave, it may affect Shencheng Yinhe's performance. Xiao Chen, are you not worried at all?"

Even though he knew in his heart that Chen Ran did this for the benefit of those players, he still couldn't help expressing his worries.

There are not many people in China who are willing to devote themselves to football, Director Xu does not want to see Chen Ran suffer.

"Don't worry. If they can really gain a foothold abroad, I'm too happy. Unfortunately, the possibility of this happening is almost zero."

"What? Xiao Chen, why don't you think so highly of these boys?"

The young players in Shencheng Galaxy's current team are basically trained by Director Xu.Hearing what Chen Ran said, he was also a little unconvinced.

"Director Xu, let me tell you the truth, if I don't open the back door, it would be more than expected to keep three of these kids."

If someone else said that about Director Xu's disciple, he would have already started scolding his mother.

However, as Chen Ran is currently recognized as a top coach in the world, the weighty championship trophies are enough to block all doubts.

After a long silence, Director Xu picked up his wine glass and took a sip.

"Xiao Chen, is the gap really that big?"

(End of this chapter)