Handsome position is not easy

Chapter 89 The Greedy Benfica

Porto's transfer director Antelo Enrique walked into the chairman's office. Pinto da Costa thought he was here to submit a routine scouting report, but the document Enrique took out was only a thin piece of paper .

"Mr. Chairman, the transfer department has received seven offers for the same player in the past two days. I think it is necessary to inform you of this situation."

Da Costa took the paper and frowned after looking at it, Jan Rodriguez?It seems that there is no such player in the first team, is it from the reserve team?

"I don't know this person. If it's a second-team player, you can make your own decision. It's not the core of the first-team making transfers. There's no need to be too cautious, my dear Antero."

Da Costa casually placed it on the pile of read documents on the left, but Enrique stopped him and stepped forward to pick up the piece of paper that Da Costa didn't even bother to read.

"Mr. Chairman, you told me to pay close attention to every move of the club's alternative coaches. This Jan Rodriguez is our youth training player. He was loaned to Leiria by Jose Mourinho before the season. , In the game that Porto drew a few days ago, this player scored an assist."

Hearing Mourinho's name, Da Costa turned his eyes away from the pile of documents in front of him. He has been paying close attention to the development of the little translator back then.

"Tell me about the situation, Antero, I'm really a bit old and my eyesight is blurry, and your document is too small."

Enrique shrugged and sat on the guest chair opposite the desk. He knew that Pinto da Costa could not see the words on the document, but just wanted to rest his eyes while he was speaking.

"These seven clubs are Boavista, Belenlens, Maritimo, Braga, Guimarães, Setúbal and Givicente, and the highest offer was made by Boavista 70 euros, the lowest is Setubal's 42 euros. Jan Rodriguez's statistics in the league are very good. These clubs are also willing to make an offer for a little guy who has not signed a professional contract because of his potential. .”

"What do you think, Antero, I'm not good at calculating accounts, is this business worth doing?" Da Costa slightly opened his eyes, and he was really dizzy after hearing a lot of numbers listed by Enrique .

"From my personal point of view, if the player himself does not have a strong willingness to transfer, we don't need to rush to sell him at this time. This Rodriguez is just now. If he continues to play in Leiria according to the current momentum In a few years, his worth is likely to appreciate rapidly, and the minimum is in the range of 200 million to 250 million euros. Of course, the premise is to stay healthy and occupy the main position. The career of young players is not smooth sailing."

Enrique paused and continued: "This is almost a guaranteed business. Rodriguez is currently holding a youth training contract from Porto, and he has about one year left on his loan contract with Leiria. That is to the winter transfer period of the 02/03 season.

Even if we recall him in advance, we only need to pay a small amount of liquidated damages, which is almost negligible compared to Rodriguez's current worth, but this may cause our relationship with Mourinho to become stiff. After all, this The kid played very well in Leiria, and Mourinho basically established his main rotation position. "

Da Costa adjusted his glasses, and after listening to Enrique's words, he became serious. Compared with those transfer offers that Porto didn't care too much about, he tasted something else from this matter. the taste of.

Mourinho rented a small player from the youth training camp, and he became Leiria's main rotation in just half a season. The little guy named Jan Rodriguez was still sent out in the game against Porto. Assist, what kind of fairy vision is this?
"Antero, you can ask the transfer department to issue a scouting report on Jan Rodriguez. It should be faster. If you have information before, you can send it to me in the afternoon."

Enrique was confused by him. Didn't he clearly say that he didn't want to care about transfers other than first-team players?

"Pinto, are you going to sell him now?"

"No, no, no, I don't want to sell him, Antero, I'm preparing to evaluate another matter, and this kid's information may help me in this regard, go about your business, don't forget information."

Enrique didn't know that it was the few words he mentioned unintentionally that tilted the balance in the heart of Mr. Chairman, who was worrying about the Porto coaching position. Compared with other options, Mourinho was already far ahead up.

……

Leiria will soon usher in a contest with the league vice squad leader Farence. Mourinho, who finished the press conference and returned to the hotel, received a call from someone he had almost forgotten.

"Jose, I'm Jose Vega, do you have time? I have great news for you."

Mourinho looked at the staff of the Leiria Club around him, first told Vega to wait a moment, separated from them, and quickly returned to his room before taking the mobile phone to his ear again.

"Sorry, Jose, it was a bit inconvenient just now, but I'm fine now, what's the good news?"

"You should know the current ranking of Benfica, right? Fifth in the league, just below your Leiria. Chairman Villariño is very dissatisfied with the team's poor performance for two consecutive seasons. The 'Tony' who replaced you, Antonio Oliveira has been dismissed today, and Mr. Chairman said in his communication with me that you are currently the most favorite candidate for the new coach of the Benfica board of directors."

Mourinho was silent for a while, Vega's words reminded him of the past a year ago, when he was disgusted by those boring directors, José Vega's excited and passionate words suddenly came to an end The old broker was caught off guard, but the state of mind honed in the business field still allowed him to react quickly.

"Jose, are you worried about the past? Don't be like this, it's just a little personal grievance. Although the directors are not very honest, the way you deal with the problem is also a little too aggressive. , It’s all over. This is Benfica’s handsome position, and it’s back in front of you after going around, so you have to seize this opportunity.”

Mourinho thought for a few seconds before he squeezed his phone and said: "I am willing to coach Benfica again, but there are also prerequisites. The agreement and terms given by the club must satisfy me, and I still have a few quotations. aid requirements."

"Don't worry, you can make requests as much as you want. I have already contacted Benfica and can convey your opinions at any time."

"First of all, as compensation for my unwillingness to renew the contract at that time, I need to increase the salary standard at the time of resignation by 50.00%, and it must be a long-term contract of two years or more. Secondly, I need to sign several players in the Leiria team , They are very important in my tactical system, and the winter window will introduce Nunovalente, Marciel, and Jan Rodriguez."

After Vega recorded the conditions proposed by Mourinho, he asked him to hang up the phone and wait for a while before going to discuss with the already connected Benfica. Mourinho only waited for a few minutes before Vega called again. to his cell phone.

"Jose, they basically agreed to your request for a salary increase, and there is no problem with the length of the contract, but the signings are not going well. Benfica is only willing to buy Nuno Valente in the winter window, and they have no interest in others.

As for the player named Jan Rodriguez, Benfica wants it, but his ownership is still in Porto. As a sworn enemy in the league, Porto will definitely open his mouth. In addition, he is young and has great potential. , it will be difficult to even talk about it. "

Hearing that Mourinho didn't express his displeasure soon, Vega knew that the matter was half done. Next, he only needed to arrange a meeting between Benfica and Mourinho, and then talk about more substantive matters. The content should be done.

"I'll let Benfica get in touch with you as soon as possible, Jose, I hope you can regain the coach of the giants as soon as possible, goodbye."

"Thank you, Jose, and goodbye."

Mourinho, who hung up the phone, was in a very complicated mood. He was still fighting with reporters for Leiria just now, but he became the first choice of Benfica's new coach in a blink of an eye, and the time to leave there is only a short time. One year, it is true that life is impermanent and things are unpredictable.

As for the dismissed "Tony", Antonio Oliveira, in just one year, he has fallen from a highly sought-after newcomer to an abandoned old customer, and the one Benfica wanted to invite was still rejected by him at that time How can people not feel the cruelty and reality of the football world?
Mourinho knew that tomorrow would be Leiria's away game against Farence, so he shouldn't focus on undecided matters, but he suddenly remembered his agent, so he immediately called Hall Hermendez on the phone.

"Jorge, I'm Jose, and I need your help with something."

"What's the matter, Jose, I'm still in Galicia, Spain, and I can't return to Portugal for the time being."

"Jose Vega found me today. Benfica has listed me as the first choice for the new coach. It is very likely that we will talk about specific matters after a while..." Mourinho put forward the conditions proposed by himself and Benfica, and The other party's reply told Mendez exactly, and these things should have been done by the agent.

Mendes paused for a few seconds on the phone.

"Jose, don't be in a hurry to settle everything with Benfica. I'll be back tomorrow. The salary is fine, but I should be able to help with the transfer."

"Then please, I have to focus on tomorrow's game now, considering these things are putting the cart before the horse."

"No problem, the game is the most important thing, don't worry, leave the things outside the game to me."

Mourinho hung up the phone and looked back at the starting list on the table. The fact that he was recruited by Benfica should not let the players know too early. Leiria is at the critical stage of consolidating the league results. Outside interference, Just let them stay outside.

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(End of this chapter)