big mouth ball king

Chapter 60 One sentence offended everyone
"I am responsible for the team's loss. There was a problem with the team's tactics in the second half, but I don't regret replacing Milo because he deserved it. He has done too much for the team. The loss is because we did not do well enough. Congratulations to Cologne for qualifying. They deserve the victory."

Scharf watched the interview on TV, which was done the day before and played on a rotating basis on the various sports channels.

The shock exit of the Bundesliga champions in the German Cup became a big joke, and many fans outside Bremen were also happy to watch the joke.

Schaff turned off the TV. The defeat a few days ago ruined the good mood of the Bremen players, but it was not all bad. For Schaff, the only gain was that he discovered Tang Zhenglong.

Schaff wants to take Podolski away, of course, that is impossible, but Tang Zhenglong, Schaff thinks that if the asking price exceeds 200 million euros, Cologne will still be tempted.

Schaff looked at his watch. He was waiting for a call, a call back from Cologne.

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Achim, the manager of the Cologne club, has recently fallen into happiness troubles. Suddenly, many Bundesliga teams sent offers, and they all asked Tang Zhenglong.

Among them are Wolfsburg, Freiburg, Hannover and other teams, and the most unexpected offer is the offer from Werder Bremen.

Werder Bremen is a team that participates in the Champions League. Joining Werder Bremen means that Tang Zhenglong may participate in the Champions League in the second half of the season. For young people, this kind of temptation is still great.

dong dong dong.

There was a knock on the door.

"Please come in."

Stevens walked into the office.

"Achim, what do you want from me? Talk to me about the Christmas bonus?"

"Haha."

Achim gestured for Stevens to sit down.

"Don't worry, the team's performance is so good, bonuses are indispensable, but today I am not here to talk about this, but about Tang Zhenglong."

"What happened to Don?"

"We should give Don a better contract and keep him."

Stevens nodded, "That's what I want to tell you too, I didn't expect you and me to go together."

"I authorize you to talk, don't let him talk like a lion."

"What's the bottom line on salary?"

"Annual salary should not exceed 30 euros."

Stevens nodded. For a young man like Tang Zhenglong, this is already a lot, and there is also a goal bonus.

"Okay, I'll go talk to Tang Zhenglong."

"Don't let me down, many clubs are already eyeing Tang Zhenglong."

Stevens smiled. There is no need for Achim to say this. He also knows that many media are reporting.

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"What? Why don't I find an agency?"

The reporter asked Tang Zhenglong.

Tang Zhenglong thought for a while, "Because the brokerage companies take more commissions, and I heard that some brokerage companies also share the right to portrait."

Tang Zhenglong made a gesture of counting money, "I think it's more economical now."

Everyone sweats.

This is really true.

But the reporters also know Tang Zhenglong's character, he is someone who has something to say, everyone likes Tang Zhenglong because of his straightforwardness.

"Don, I heard that Werder Bremen have contacted you privately. You will wear a green jersey in the second half of the season and may even play in the Champions League."

Tang Zhenglong said with a smile: "This is definitely fake news."

"why?"

"Because if I leave Cologne, I will definitely go to a team like Bayern, Real Madrid and Juventus. It is impossible to go to Bremen, because in my opinion, there is not much difference between Bremen and Cologne."

dumbfounded.

Everyone was completely dumbfounded.

Cologne and Bremen the same? ?

Very different, okay?

One is participating in the Champions League and the other is playing in the Bundesliga.

Tang Zhenglong smiled and said: "Don't be surprised, what I'm talking about about the background of the team, Bremen and Cologne are similar, so I won't consider Bremen."

In addition to Bremen, Tang Zhenglong also commented on other Bundesliga clubs. The direct consequence of this was that most clubs withdrew their offers to Tang Zhenglong, and Cologne manager Achim was delighted from ear to ear.

"Don, I really appreciate your big mouth."

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Emma drove her Volkswagen and came to the club with Tang Zhenglong. Today she came to discuss a new contract.

"Why don't you drive a better car?" Tang Zhenglong laughed.

"Give me the money."

"What kind of attitude?"

"By the way, we can agree that I will take a 5% commission."

Tang Zhenglong nodded, "Does your uncle agree?"

Emma smiled and said, "You were originally training me."

In Europe, lawyers provide a wide range of services, and you can find a lawyer for basically anything related to money, including tax issues.

In Europe, football players are relatively high-income groups, and they are also the focus of the tax authorities. Many players have problems with this issue, and they will be very troublesome in the end.

"By the way, I don't want to get involved in any tax issues. I heard that Germany is very strict in this regard."

"Don't worry, with your little income, the tax department won't keep an eye on you, unless you go to Bayern in the future with an annual salary of several million."

When he arrived at the club, Tang Zhenglong said: "Be more assertive when negotiating later, I don't have to worry about leaving now. If they don't agree to my conditions, then I will leave."

Emma rolled her eyes, "You have already offended the Bundesliga club."

Tang Zhenglong scratched his head, "No way, I didn't offend Bayern and Schalke."

"Hehe, people don't want you either."

Come to Stevens' office.

The two sides began to negotiate. Stevens knew Tang Zhenglong and liked to be straightforward, so he didn't go around in circles.

"Don, the terms of the original contract regarding the goal bonus remain unchanged. The club will provide you with a contract with an annual salary of 28 euros for 4 years."

Emma smiled.

"Mr. Stevens, you should know that my client, Mr. Tang Zhenglong, is very popular in the transfer market now, and many teams want to get him."

"If Tang Zhenglong transfers, he can easily get a better contract."

Stevens nodded. "I don't deny that, but you should know that intention and actually signing the contract are two different things."

"There are quite a few teams that have a good impression of Tang, but how many are really willing to give him a contract?"

Stevens spread his hands.

"Of course, I would like to hear your offer."

Emma said: "Annual salary of 36 euros, plus a liquidated damages clause, 1100 million euros can buy out the contract."

Stevens smiled, "Don, I understand your character, and you don't like to go around, so I can tell you that the bottom line given to me by the club manager is 30 euros."

Emma looked at Tang Zhenglong, and then said to Stevens: "Then ask your boss to improve the bottom line. Now Tang Zhenglong can negotiate terms with the club. He has scored many goals for the team. This is not a question of money, but a question of respect."

Stevens did not expect Tang Zhenglong to be so determined.

(End of this chapter)