Football nukes: a pound buys a club

Olic's contract will expire on June 6 of this month.

And he also deeply felt that his competitive level had declined. He had already mentioned to Zhang Chong that he would choose to retire at the end of this season.

As a veteran, although he didn't help the team much at the competitive level this year, his role in the locker room is very obvious.

Therefore, Zhang Chong communicated with him, hoping that he can join the team's coaching staff after retiring, and be the spiritual mentor of these youngsters.

And on June 6, the Croatian veteran called Zhang Chong: "Boss, I am willing to join our coaching staff."

The two sides agreed to sign a contract after Olic retired on July 7.

After Olic left the team, according to the standard of four-line combat, the team's forward line is slightly weak.

Zhang Chong thought of someone.

In 2022, there is an England striker who has performed very well in the team, and the call for entering the national team is very high.

However, due to some off-court factors, he eventually missed the World Cup squad.

This striker is Ivan Toney.

And his off-court factor is that this young man is suspected of gambling.

This is a big taboo in football. Zhang Chong has never touched this since he used his account to make the first pot of gold.

So, this guy is very controversial.

But his ability is beyond doubt, otherwise there would be no discussion of letting him enter the national team.

And now he is still a little transparent of Newcastle United.

In the previous few seasons, he was loaned by Newcastle to Barnsley, Scunthorpe United and other small teams to practice, and he never performed particularly well.

In the original timeline, he will be sold to Peterborough United in League One next year.

It is conceivable how unsatisfactory he has been in the past few years.

And Zhang Chong will take advantage of this opportunity to buy the bottom.

Zhang Chong called Weller and headed to Newcastle.

After coming to Newcastle, director Graham Carr received them.

They lost their place in the Champions League at the last moment of last season, which made their club very disappointed, so they plan to continue to increase investment this year and hit the Champions League place again.

Therefore, Graham Carr was very defensive about their visit: "What are you here for?"

He has already made up his mind that as long as they dare to open their mouths to buy the main players of the team, he will stop them by refusing.

But when Zhang Chong said the name Ivan Tony, Graham Carr almost suspected that there was something wrong with his ears.

Then he froze for a moment, then remembered that his team did have such a number one player.

It's just that although this guy is 21 years old, he can only dawdle in the youth team, and then he is frequently loaned to low-level leagues. It is conceivable that he basically has no hope of getting any chance in the first team.

He pondered in his mind for a long time, but in the end there were only a few questions left. Was Zhang Chong kidding me? Was Weller kidding me? Did this Ivan Tony save their lives...

Carl tentatively said: "Are you sure it's the Ivan Tony in our team? The 21-year-old black player is a forward?"

Zhang Chong nodded: "I think this person can come to our team as an emergency substitute to play in the domestic cup."

Carl thought to himself, even if this person is an emergency substitute, he doesn't have the ability?

But his expression did not reflect what he was thinking at all: "I'm afraid this won't work. Ivan Tony is the star of hope for our team, and we won't let him go easily."

Zhang Chong has long been used to this kind of routine, and the other party's words only conveyed one meaning, which is to add money!

So he didn't bother to talk nonsense: "50 pounds!"

Carl shook his head: "This price cannot reflect his true level."

Zhang Chong said, "70 pounds!"

Karl hesitated: "Ivan may be promoted to the first team next season..."

Zhang Chong smiled: "With all due respect, I never saw that a player who was loaned to League One by you repeatedly will be promoted to the first team by you."

Carl was at a loss for words for a moment, so he could only smile awkwardly.

Zhang Chong took the opportunity to say: "100 million pounds!"

Carl thought for a while: "200 million pounds!"

Zhang Chong said: "100 million pounds, this is the final offer, we will not pay too much for a League One player."

Carl's eyes flickered: "130 million pounds."

Zhang Chong got up straight away, ready to leave.

Carl said quickly: "100 million, deal."

Only then did Zhang Chong smile with satisfaction.

Then it was between Bury and Ivan Toney.

Ivan Toni is considering which low-level team to play next season, but was notified by the team director Karl that he wants to transfer.

Although he was somewhat reluctant to part with Newcastle, he could accept the result calmly.

After all, there is no hope of playing the main force here, and he will not let himself hang himself on a tree.

On the way to the office, he kept thinking, which club is it?

Is it a League One team or a Championship team?

It is best to be a Championship team, so that if you are lucky, you can still have a chance to play in the Premier League...

When he walked into the office, he saw two people sitting at the table at a glance.

He immediately felt that the oriental man among them looked familiar.

After a while, his heart suddenly beat wildly. Isn't this the head coach of the new Premier League champion Bury?

Is Bury going to buy me?

And Zhang Chong's words confirmed his judgment: "Hello, Ivan Tony, I am Zhang Chong, the chairman of the Bury Club. Newcastle has agreed to our offer for you. Are you willing to join our team?"

Ivan Tony suddenly felt that the world was too crazy. Why did the Premier League champion suddenly come to buy me?How many dishes did they eat and drink like this?

Seeing him staying where he was, Weller couldn't help frowning: "Tony?"

Ivan Tony came back to his senses and nodded quickly: "I am willing, I am willing!"

Zhang Chong nodded: "Director Weller will talk to you about the contract."

Ivan Toney immediately sat down at the table and began contract negotiations with Weller.

Zhang Chong abruptly interjected: "One more thing, if there is any behavior that violates professional ethics, the team can hold you accountable and demand compensation of 1000 million pounds."

Ivan Tony was taken aback, and looked up at Zhang Chong.

Zhang Chong said in a low voice: "I don't care whether you have gambled or other unprofessional behaviors before, you must stop from this moment. Otherwise, you will face huge compensation."

Ivan Tony suddenly felt that the oriental man in front of him seemed to see through something, and cold sweat could not help but ooze from his forehead.

He nodded quickly: "Don't worry, boss, I definitely won't!"