road to victory

Chapter 138 About the Winter Break

法甲今年的冬歇期是从12月20号到次年的1月12号，波尔多会在1997年的1月12号在主场迎战马赛，这是一场联赛杯16强的淘汰赛，而冬歇期第一场联赛要到1月25号才开始，之前12号到25号这期间要进行两轮联赛杯淘汰赛和一轮法国杯的16强淘汰赛。

What Fan Shang has to do now is to go to Theo to ask for money. Of course, François will be involved in this task.Of course, before the winter break, Fan Shang made an appointment with every player on the team individually. Except for a very few substitute players who wanted to leave the team to seek opportunities to play, the other players were determined to finish the season.At least this season Bordeaux's lineup will continue to be complete, and we can only take one step at a time next season.

Vincent and Theo talked on the phone first, and then went to Theo's winery with Francois.After entering Theo's office, I saw that Lau Le was also inside.Originally Theo wanted Laule to intervene in some Bordeaux team affairs, but in the transfer of Zidane and Dugarry, Vincent put all the responsibility on the financial crisis. When it comes to finances, the first problem lies with the boss. Body, the second problem is Lao Le.If Theo can't move, the person who is left to take responsibility will naturally become Lao Le. In this way, whether it is the fans, the media or people inside the club, they will not have a good impression of Lao Le. This will directly affect Theo's perception of the club. control.

Fortunately, Fan Shang's performance this season is so good that Taio has no way to intervene, otherwise he will think of other ways. In fact, Fan Shang has always been an excessive head coach in Taio's heart, if it were not for Vincent last season In the final effort to turn the tide, Theo will never renew his contract.

Several people sat down one after another and began to discuss signings during the winter break.

"Fan Shang, I am proud of your results in the first half of the season." Although Theo is not interested in Fan Shang, he is still seeking truth from facts in the face of the results. "I also know why you came today. Jacques is also here. Let's discuss together." one time."

Fan Shang nodded, "Thank you, the results of the second half of the season will depend on the results of our discussion later." Fan Shang directly put up for Theo, which means that if you don't let me sign, the performance will be bad then the blame will be blamed. Just you.

"Let's get started, Vincent, tell me your opinion." Theo smiled lightly

"Louis, you have also seen that we lost three generals in the last game, and now there is a shortage of midfielders, right backs and strikers." Fan Shang began to complain, "In the first half of the season, we were lucky that there were no big players. However, in order not to affect the fourth-line battle in the second half of the season, I must make some supplements."

"League, UEFA Cup, French Cup, League Cup, I don't want to give up on any of the four competitions." Of course Fan Shang didn't want to give up. The cheating system in his mind should rely on champions to improve his ability, and he didn't want to win more championships. Well.

"Then if we don't rent out three players, is it enough to introduce one or two players?" After a long silence, Theo came up with a compromise.

"First of all, what I just said, midfielder, right back and striker, this must be supplemented, especially a capable right back." When playing right back, "Other positions, such as left and right midfielders, we lack substitutes, and the depth of central defenders needs to be strengthened, and..."

"No, no, Louis, we need 30 people to deal with emergencies." Vincent was still arguing.

"Why not? There's no team that knows they can't do it before they fight. Otherwise, there wouldn't be a big dark horse like Denmark in 92. If it's all based on strength, then it's not football." Fan Shang denied Theo questioned.

"Okay, Vincent, what specific players do you need? It would be even better if there are specific players." Theo didn't say much, the more championships he won, the happier he was as the chairman.

"I'm just talking, Fan Shang, we will continue this cooperation" Theo sneered, he also felt a little embarrassed, although there is no profiteering or business, even if there is an agreement, he can't go back on his word. "But I think 27 people are definitely enough."

"Vincent, do we have the strength in Bordeaux?" Theo couldn't believe it, "Although we have taken a lot of lead in this year's league, we stumbled in the UEFA Cup, and we will meet Germany, Italy, Spain and even England later. Strong team, can we do it?"

Theo was taken aback when he heard it, and after hearing Fan Shang's words, he asked, "Fan Shang, what do you mean by fighting on the four fronts?"

"Now our first team has 27 people, if you say it will be more than 30, Bordeaux really can't support so many players now, we can't be like those in Italy in terms of sponsorship and dividends Of course, we can’t compare with membership clubs like Spain.” Theo began to cry poorly.

Fan Shang actually knew that Theo would not be able to give much real money, but he had to try his best to deduct it. "Louis, in the previous cooperation with Sharuto, we will loan them three players. Although we can get a Malouda, it is also a potential stock rather than an immediate combat power." Vincent paused, "I think in order to deal with Fighting on four fronts, it is necessary for our first team to maintain a size of 30 people."

"Fan Shang, why don't we do this, let's set the transfer budget first, and how many players you can buy depends on the abilities of you and Francois." At this moment, Theo thought of a good idea.

The four of them fell into silence now, mainly because of the struggle between Vincent and Theo, François handled the transfer for Vincent, and Laole paid for it.

Fan Shang's reaction was a bit intense. He really didn't expect Theo to backtrack so much. Theo was the one who led the way that night, and today he wanted to go back on his word in order to get the funds for the introduction of players.

After hearing this, Fan Shang stared at Theo in a daze, "Louis, I don't think this is what a successful businessman should say." Fan Shang didn't expect Theo to want to tear up the agreement with Sharuto, "We have too many people now. An ally, if the final deal is not reached this time because of ourselves, which club will dare us to cooperate in the future?"

"Louis, this is fine, but there must be a bottom line. If you just give me 50 US dollars, then I will go to Tahiti to introduce players?" Fan Shang said the ugly words first.

Before Vincent could finish speaking, Theo had interrupted him, "Vincent, come on, you've bought a new team. Let's be serious. One, we will also introduce defensive midfielders and forwards when the price is appropriate, and let’s do the rest first, and we will talk about it in the summer.”

One is the temptation of the four-time champion, and the other is to spend real money. Theo is a little entangled now. He still recognizes Fan Shang's ability. He doesn't like Fan Shang because Fan Shang does not let him intervene in the team's affairs.

"Louis, our team will compete for the quadruple championship in the second half of the season." Fan Shang looked at Louis disappointedly, "We should have at least two strong lineups now, so that we can be prepared."

Theo also smiled when he heard Vincent's words, he didn't go too far, "Jacques, tell me about the club's current financial situation."

Lah, lah, lah, Lao Le took out a bunch of data, and then reported it for 10 minutes. Fan Shang was not interested in these things at all. After sitting there for 10 minutes, Lao Le finally After the report was over, he picked up his glass and took a sip of water.

"Fan Shang, did you hear that, the club doesn't have much money in the books now?" Theo started talking about statistics again
"Sorry, I don't understand this, Louis, Jacques, just tell me how much money I have to buy players now?" Fan Shang went straight to the point, he didn't want to listen to the financial report for half an hour.

Theo and Laole were confused after hearing Fan Shang's words, and the 10 minutes just now were nothing. "Fan Shang, I can give you at most 150 million US dollars to sign up, including the young player from Charruto you want to introduce."

(End of this chapter)