There is a dream called football

Chapter 70 Bargaining
Entering November, the weather in Portugal has begun to cool down, and the first half of the season has entered the most intensive stage of the schedule, and the Christmas schedule is about to begin.

At this time, Mourinho's men injured several generals. First of all, the main right back Paul Ferreira was injured. The team doctor estimated that he would be injured for a month.

What worries Mourinho the most is the injury of Russian winger Alenichev. Porto's reserves on the wing are not strong, so Carlos Alberto can only be used as a guest winger.

When Morais mentioned Li Qiao, Mourinho was also moved, but...

"What we need now is the kind of player who can be used immediately when he comes, the Champions League plus the league. I can't give him two or three games to adapt."

The assistant coach's heart skipped a beat, two to three games?A player from the second team who can play in two to three games is a genius, and Mourinho can't even give him such a little time.

"I need a player who has proven himself at the top level, you know what I mean?"

Of course Morris understood.

"That can only be bought during the winter break."

Mourinho also nodded, "It can only be like this."

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Jorge Pinto da Costa.

The owner of Porto, a shrewd businessman, has three favorite things - money, money, money.

In addition, he may only love football more.

Mourinho is a man of power, he rarely sees his boss unless he has something important.

in the office.

Pinto was teasing his own puppy, and Mourinho had no interest in pets, he just laughed with him.

When he came back to his senses, Pinto asked the secretary to take the dog away. He knew that Jose must have something to say when he came.

Pinto poured a cup of coffee for Mourinho, then spread his hands and said with a smile: "Tell me, what do you want me to do?"

Mourinho talked about the recent situation of the team, "Although the qualifying for the Champions League group stage has not been confirmed, I am confident that I can advance to the round of 16. For the league, I don't think Sporting Lisbon and Benfica will create too much difficulty for us."

"Very good, very good, we should be the best team in Portugal."

The two had a tacit understanding. Pinto knew what Mourinho was here for, but a master's move requires a sense of ritual, so take your time.

After the report, Mourinho began to talk about difficulties and reported a few wounded.

Pinto frowned when he heard about Ferreira's injury. He quite liked this player, a hard-working right back.

"Say hello to Paul for me."

"I know."

Then it's time to get to the point.

"Pinto, I need to buy some guys for the winter break."

Pinto was waiting for this sentence, and put his hands behind his head in a comfortable pose, "The list?"

Mourinho tore a piece of paper from his little notebook and handed it over, "This is it."

Pinto looked over.

Camoranesi.

As for the candidate for the winger, Mourinho thought about it, and it was impossible to be too expensive, and it was useless if it was too cheap, so he thought of the Italian Camoranesi.

Pinto clicked on Camoranesi's name, "Is it possible for Juventus to let him go?"

"If you can send an offer of 1500 million euros, I think it can be negotiated."

Pinto's heart skipped a beat, 1500 million?so much money?

He continued to look, "Recoba?"

He picked up a pen and said with a smile, "I'll cross it out for you. It shouldn't be possible. It's not a matter of 1500 million. Even 2500 million is difficult."

Mourinho could only smile wryly in his heart.

"Cowell."

Australian winger, Pinto estimates that this should not be expensive.

"How much do you think it will cost?"

"Eight million pounds might impress Liverpool."

Pinto is a bit tempted, this is a reasonable price, around 1000 million euros solves the problem.

"I don't think the Russians will be out for a long time, just buy Kewell."

"Ha ha."

In fact, in Mourinho's plan, Kewell is the last choice, because the Australians are a bit too glassy, ​​but the healthy Kewell is a world-class winger, so buying him is a gamble.

"That's good." Mourinho thought the matter would be settled like this, but he didn't expect Pinto to come up with something.

"For you."

"A Christmas present? That's too early."

Mourinho saw that things were packed in cardboard boxes.

"Open it and have a look, you will thank me for sure."

Mourinho opened the box with a smile, and then the smile on his face froze, and he saw that there was a contract inside.

The boss gave you a new contract, why do you have such a bitter expression?That's because Mourinho doesn't want to stay in Porto for a long time. That is to say, Jinlin is not a thing in the pool. People like Mourinho will fly high sooner or later.

Pinto said with a smile: "The annual salary has been raised for you, and now it is 200 million euros. Let's sign for 4 years, and you will have no worries."

After winning the UEFA Cup last year, Pinto planned to use a long-term contract to stabilize Mourinho, but Jose prevaricated, but this time Pinto was serious.

"I don't want to talk about the contract extension now. Let's talk about it after the season is over. It's fair to me and the club."

Pinto said with a smile: "No need, no matter how bad your team performance is, I have decided to renew your contract."

The topic froze, Mourinho knew it was difficult, and this time it seemed that the money would definitely not be available, so he found an excuse and left.

We are all smart people. Pinto doesn't need to point it out directly, but the meaning is actually very clear, that is a kind of exchange.

In all fairness, Mourinho does not complain about Pinto. He needs to give the club a stable future. Of course, he also has selfish intentions. If he really won the Champions League, is it possible for him to stay in Porto?
The answer is obviously no.

Walking on the road to the training center, Mourinho was caught in a dilemma. At this time, laughter and laughter came from not far away. Looking over, it was the B team who was training.

Mourinho thought of Li Qiao again.

"I can use you, but I can only give you sporadic opportunities to play, will you understand?"

For young people, this is cruel, and Mourinho is very good to his players, he decided to talk to Li Qiao.

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This secret conversation was arranged in a Michelin restaurant. Mourinho was very careful. If you can’t reach an agreement, then you should continue to return to the B team and pretend that nothing happened, so confidentiality is very important.

When Li Qiao arrived, Mourinho was staring at the blueberry ice cream in a daze.

"boss."

Mourinho calmed down, "Call me Jose, I like this name."

Li Qiao also knows that in Europe, it's not that there is no big or small, calling names means closeness, so he is not polite.

"Jose."

(End of this chapter)