The Young Lion

The next morning, Aldridge woke up early, gently put aside Melanie's arm that was pressing on his chest, he tiptoed out of bed, walked out of the bedroom and closed the door, and exercised in the gym for twenty minutes, then I took a shower, went downstairs to make breakfast, left a note after eating, and drove to Andrew's company. I sent him a text message on the way, but the other party didn't reply, probably still sleeping.

Andrew's company is in a business district in West London. He rented an office building. The layout of the company is no different from that of an ordinary workplace, but his own reception room and office are surprisingly large. The decoration style of the office is more serious and solemn. The reception room It's much more relaxed, there are bar counters, sofas, audio and TV, etc. Overall, it feels more comfortable and relaxed.

After Aldrich came here, he was taken to the reception room by a beautiful female secretary. Aldrich said that he was casual, and he was not a stranger anyway, but he asked for today's newspaper.

Soon, the female secretary came back with a stack of newspapers and put them on the coffee table in front of the sofa.

The big newspapers and tabloids were dazzling. Aldridge sat quietly on the sofa and flipped through them one by one.

The mainstream newspapers naturally focused on the Premier League game in which Manchester United suffered a bloodbath at home yesterday.

The title is also quite shocking.

Such as Old Trafford is annihilated, The Red Devils Dynasty has fallen, The Wild Lions Conquer the Dream Theater, The Millwall Champion is in sight and the like.

It's nothing more than stepping on Manchester United and supporting Millwall.

Aldrich looked down with joy, but some tabloids indeed published a piece of news that made him depressed.

Manchester United's new star was impressed by the young coach of the Wild Lions and came to vote in person!

The picture is exactly where Aldridge and Beckham are sitting opposite each other in the restaurant. A picture of two hot girls for company.

Liverpool as a port city. There is no shortage of news. After the paparazzi get the news, they may not only give it to their old clubs, but they will also sell it among their peers. Anyway, the news will not last long, and this kind of catch-up news is not an exclusive sensation.

It's just that a writer who gets an ordinary piece of news can write a sensational one with an infinitely powerful pen.

What happened when Beckham met Aldridge at Liverpool the day after the game? unimportant.

Anyway, adding a few words to the written news and then speculating can make it attractive.

Maybe witnessing Hall's team slaughter his own team,

Beckham already had the idea of ​​fleeing Manchester United, and the fiasco of being slaughtered by Millwall did not make him feel bad. It appears his heart is no longer with Manchester United.

In the past year, the media have speculated that Aldrich and Beckham had conflicts from time to time, but now they think that the two have settled down, and even sit together to discuss the future...

There is also this news on the entertainment section of some newspapers. The pictures are basically the same, but the content has changed. What is romantic about the golden boy and girl, Aldrich will become brother-in-law with Beckham? To send blessings.

Aldrich couldn't even laugh.

Anyway, from now on, when Victoria and Beckham appear in non-work social occasions, he will take the initiative to avoid them.

As for how Beckham will be punished by Ferguson after such news appears. It's not Aldridge's turn to care.

Andrew didn't come to the company until ten o'clock in the morning. He opened the door and said directly: I'm packing my luggage at home. I'm going to fly to Brazil in the afternoon. Because of the successful transfer of Rivaldo, I met some friends there. They want to Build a stable relationship network in Europe, and I also want to have greater development in South America, so this time I went there to cooperate to open a brokerage company, do you have any suggestions?

When it comes to business, Andrew has no nonsense.

After thinking for a moment, Aldridge said: The transfer models in South America and Europe are very different. Anyway, even if you go there, even if you set up a company, try not to show up. The characteristics of South American brokerage companies that control player ownership will make transfer transactions more difficult. It gets complicated, even if you want to move players to Europe, it's better not to get involved in disputes.

Andrew nodded approvingly. It was incredible when he understood the operation mode of South American transfers.

In Europe, player ownership is only in the hands of the club.

But in South America, player ownership can be in the hands of agents or brokerage companies. Once European teams want to introduce players, player transfers become complicated because it is no longer a negotiation between clubs, but with agents or brokers. Brokerage company negotiations.

Complicated is complicated, but there are too many benefits here.

It is commonplace to buy out the ownership of a player with tens of thousands of pounds in Brazil or Argentina, but once the player becomes famous and sold, at least millions of pounds of profits will be made, and the benefits will be hundreds of times. times.

Andrew waved to Aldrich, and the two left the reception room, turned around and went to his office.

In the office, Andrew used a key to open the desk drawer, took out a document from it and handed it to Aldrich, saying: From the day my company was established, one of the people you asked me to look for has finally been found, and I I'm curious, five years ago, this child was only four years old, why do you think he is special?

Aldrich was shocked, and said casually: You have your network, and I have mine.

Andrew raised his eyebrows and said nothing more.

Aldrich sat down and lit a cigarette, opened the file calmly, and saw the photo pasted on the upper left corner of the file on the first page.

It was a nine-year-old boy named: Lionel Andres Messi.

There is an introduction about his family situation in the information.

Aldrich asked as he watched, How did you find him?

Andrew also lit a cigarette, exhaled the smoke and said lightly: I have installed hundreds of scouts in South America, and there are more than 30 in Argentina. Their main task is to send back the information of all echelons of professional clubs in the country, and then they will be sent back at other times. Walking around the country, where there is a football team, they go there, and collect information. This little guy was found in the community team in Rosario. Age. Characteristics. Name three meet your requirements. Judging by your expression, you should be right.

Aldridge flicked the cigarette ash, nodded and said, It's him.

Fortunately, this kid didn't live in any backcountry. Rosario is also the second largest city in Argentina.

If you think about it, if it's a place where birds don't shit, Barcelona's scouts may not be able to find him.

Aldrich frowned at the end.

Your judgment is that they will not come to Europe?

Andrew nodded and said: Yes, his father is his coach now, my people told me. It is expected that this kid will play for Rosario's local team in the future.

After thinking for a while, Aldrich closed the file and said in a deep voice, Ask your people to arrange a medical examination for him over there, the one with the highest standard, and then I will bring him to London.

Andrew didn't understand. He frowned and said, Physical examination? How to arrange it? Someone suddenly wants to give you a physical examination, will you agree? I will only call you crazy!

Aldridge sneered at this, and spit out smoke to play: You always think you are smart, but in fact you are stupid. Can't you let your people pretend to be the youth echelon coaches of the Argentine giants? River plate, Boca, whatever he-mother Which one. Put a generous contract in front of them, and then. Isn't the physical examination a logical one?

Andrew turned his mind once upon hearing this, pointed at Aldrich with a smile, and scolded: You are not smart, you are cunning! Among the three brothers, you are the most like Dad.

Arthur's a rascal, and I'm not like him.

Haha, let him hear it and beat you.

After the two brothers laughed and chatted for a while, taking advantage of Aldrich's visit today, Andrew took out a bunch of collected information for Aldrich to review.

Aldridge flicked through the files quickly, basically looking at the names and photos before moving on to the next one.

The two chatted casually. Andrew, who hadn't eaten breakfast, asked his secretary to pack a table of takeaways, and opened a bottle of good wine. The posture of drinking was similar to drinking soda.

His appearance made Aldrich dumbfounded. The table was full of street food and a bottle of top-notch red wine, just like seeing someone eating a food stall that costs five yuan a dish, but drinking tens of thousands of Maotai.

The action of flipping through the documents suddenly stopped, and Aldrich stared at a piece of information with sharp eyes. He looked left and right, and finally confirmed that this person was someone he knew.

hehehehe

Andrew raised his head with a strange expression, wiped the salad dressing from his mouth, moistened his throat with a sip of wine and asked, What are you laughing at?

Aldridge took out the documents and materials in his hand and threw them in front of the other party, saying: Get him done, within two years, I want him to come to Millwall.

Andrew lowered his head and took a closer look, wondering: Are you kidding me? Are you crazy? The previous investment in Ronaldinho hasn't been recovered yet, and you're doing this again? This guy's family situation is too complicated Come on, get him here, everything is settled, I estimate at least 4 million pounds, you might as well just go and buy famous players, this is a wild boy.

Aldridge smiled with his legs crossed and said nothing, very happy.

Andrew yelled: Hey, Aldridge, are you awake? This kid named Sergio-Lionel-kun-Aguero-Del-Castillo has five other children besides his parents. Brothers and sisters! Grass, I have never seen anyone like you, you dig people, even the whole family has to dig them together!

Aldridge snapped his fingers and said: I'll pay the money, why are you in a hurry? In short, you bring him to London. The club can provide his father with a job, continue to be a driver or manage the turf, anyway, there will be more money in the future. A lot of new jobs need to be recruited. His brothers and sisters don’t need to arrange noble schools, as long as the grade is not bad, and the place to live is simpler. I still have eight vacant apartments, and I can give them two.

Andrew scratched his head, and asked in a deep voice: Can you tell me the reason? It's also your network that plays a role? Then why didn't you tell me his name before and let me look for it?

Aldridge spread his hands and said: This child is cute, and I like it. I think this reason is enough. At least I spent the money with confidence. Even if this child proves that I have misunderstood, then I will be happy to help the poor. .”

Aguero's family of eight lives in a slum in the capital, with a monthly income of less than 600 pounds. One can imagine how difficult life will be.

Andrew laughed back angrily, and didn't bother, anyway, the three brothers had the same personality, and even ten bulls couldn't turn back when they decided on something.

He asked his secretary to come in and clean up the table, and then said, Alright, I'll contact South America this time. In addition, I have a lot of advertising contracts waiting to be signed with your players. Express your opinion.

Aldridge said indifferently: My request is very simple. I can't interfere with what the players want to do when they are on vacation, but during the season, players can use their free time to take photos of advertisements and signatures. I don't ask if it doesn't delay training, but I can't go everywhere Fly to participate in commercial activities. Andrew, there is one thing you have to understand. Although most agents only have money in their eyes, wise agents understand that only when the player is in good condition on the court, the value of the player will continue to appreciate. If Things off the court that interfere with the player's state are actually your loss as an agent.

Andrew nodded with a serious expression this time. (To be continued..) (m)