heir to the red devil

Chapter 889 Sell or not?

Barcelona's transfer manager left only 10 minutes before he returned.

Guardiola looked at Kintag and said slowly: "Although our two clubs are rivals in the same city, there is not much hatred. For example, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid represent the middle class and the working class respectively; another example is Ruhr. The district derby has a strong confrontation because of the competition in economic construction."

"But compared with them, the Manchester derby has much less historical contradictions. We even went to the same school before, and there is no extremely strong historical contradiction. So I always feel that the Manchester derby should not be so strong."

Hearing what Guardiola said, Kintag shook his head: "Josep, you are not a native of Manchester, and you don't understand the football culture here. The historical origin of the two clubs is not as simple as you think, and I can't understand a word or two. Anyway, the conflict between the two clubs is very deep, so you can understand it this way."

After listening to Jin Taige, Guardiola nodded: "Tiger, I may not understand what you said. After all, to the city of Manchester, I am just an outsider, a passerby, nothing more. Maybe the two Manchester teams The team's historical grievances have long existed in people's hearts and cannot be reversed. However, the conflict between our two teams is limited to the court, and after leaving the court, everyone can still be like a family."

Jin Taige smiled: "It's a bit too much to say that we are as close as a family, but we all have good personal relationships. After all, we are in the same city. For example, the two of us will definitely be at war on the court, but we can also sit outside the court. Eat together. Not just the two of us, but even the members of our two teams often gather together in private, which is normal."

"But I still thank you very much." Guardiola said suddenly.

"Oh, why?" Jin Taige was taken aback, "I beat you several games last season, why should you thank me?"

Guardiola explained: "Last season, you helped me a lot by selling Stones to me. Just for this, I also thank you very much."

Speaking of this matter, Jin Taige said with a wry smile: "Regarding this matter, when communicating with the fan association in private, many people expressed dissatisfaction with me, saying that I should not sell to Manchester City. But the team is after all Gray Ze's team, competitive sports should be grafted on the basis of business, and our two clubs are not incompatible. Stones is not our main force, and your bid is also appropriate. I would not sell him to you. Too much, at least I think so."

"You are so right!" Guardiola clapped his hands happily, "We are modern football, and it is not a life-and-death grievance. A reasonable player transaction is a normal economic behavior, so even if there is a player transaction between our two families, it will not be so. Pretty normal, right?"

Jin Taige smiled slightly: "You are right."

Guardiola picked up the wine glass: "For our friendship, cheers!"

Jin Taige took a sip of red wine, he was amused: Guardiola, you say these words now, when I propose to you to buy someone later, you will not be able to refuse.

But Jin Taige did not expect that after a glass of wine, Guardiola spoke first.

"Tiger, let me just say it straight, I've taken a fancy to a player on your team and want to bid for it."

"What?" Jin Taige was taken aback, and then he understood in his heart, "Josep, why did you keep talking about the trade of players from our two clubs just now? So you have plans?"

Guardiola smiled, noncommittal.

Kintag thought for a while, but didn't immediately refuse: "Josep, let me tell you in advance that the main players and the core of our team will never be sold to you; there are also talented new stars under the age of 25. Manchester United can't play the main force, and I can't let them transfer to Manchester City. If it's these people I'm talking about, please forgive me."

Guardiola was happy: "Tiger, what a coincidence, he is really not satisfied with the conditions you mentioned. This player is neither your main force, and in the second half of last season, there were few opportunities to substitute; , this person is already 27 years old, he is not too young, nor is he a new star. Instead of leaving him in the wild at Manchester United, it is better to let him come to Manchester City, what do you think?"

Hearing Guardiola's words, Kintag's brain was running rapidly.The 27-year-old player in the team, and he still has plans to leave, who is this talking about?
A person appeared in Jin Taige's mind instantly, could it be him?
"Who do you want to buy?" Jin Taige asked.

Guardiola said slowly: "Mahrez."

Hearing this name, Jin Taige suddenly remembered something from last season.

During Manchester United's 4-4-2 period, Mahrez has always occupied the position of the left midfielder.

But since Kintag changed to 4-3-3, the candidates for the two wingers have become Salah and Griezmann, and even Sane, Ali, Fekir and other players have played more time than Mahre s.Because the team started to play three forwards, the requirements for shooting and advancing of the two wingers have become stricter, and the cooperation of the three forwards is also more important.But Mahrez is used to fighting alone, and the cooperation with Lewandowski, Griezmann and others always fails to call, so his playing time at Manchester United is getting less and less.Especially in the important games in the final stage of last season, Mahrez almost didn't even have a chance to come off the bench.

Regarding this matter, Kintag has heard some behind-the-scenes news, saying that Mahrez is seeking a transfer and wants to leave Manchester United, but this matter has not been confirmed.But since Guardiola opened his mouth to buy someone today, he must have communicated with Mahrez in advance. The players were happy, so Guardiola came to ask himself.

Jin Taige thought, he didn't reply immediately to agree or disagree.

Asensio is gone, and it is imperative for Dembele to leave the team this season. Now that Mahrez leaves the team again, can the team remain competitive next season?
After Mbappe returns next season, he will be able to fill in the absence of Dembele's departure; and the departure of Asensio and Mahrez will have little impact on the team's lineup.After the two of them leave, young people such as Sane, Ali, Martial, and Fekir can get more opportunities to play, and together with the all-round midfielder Nabi Keita who returned on loan, the strength of the team next season Still strong.

Thinking of this, Kintag made up his mind: "Josep, how much is Manchester City going to pay for the transfer of Mahrez?"

(End of this chapter)