The Young Lion
Seven hundred and twentieth sixth acquisition of mad lion?
At the beginning of the new year, Millwall is just like what Fleet Street described: moving forward steadily, the Wild Lion Dynasty has not yet encountered a challenge!
This season is more stable than any previous season, which is not only reflected in the record, but also in the sense of impression, that is, the image of the club. The biggest change in the overall strength of the team is the increase in the thickness of the bench.
It doesn't matter how many people are on the bench, but how many talents are available, this is the most critical.
Millwall's first team is not crowded, but the substitute players are all available, especially the growth of Metzelder, Barzagli, and Alonso this season, so that the Wild Lions can cope with regular injuries. Stop the situation.
The league continues to advance. The first round of the League Cup semi-final drew with Tottenham at White Hart Lane. There are many calls to return to the home court to advance to the final in the second leg.
When February came, the second stage of the Champions League group stage quickly kicked off. This year is the year of the World Cup, and the European League will come to an end earlier, so the European competition schedule is relatively advanced.
Millwall will be a guest in Munich in the first game, challenging his old enemy Bayern Munich.
Aldridge’s life is still going on step by step, the club’s work tasks are easier, and now he is thinking more about the national team. Before the World Cup, there will be one or two warm-up matches every month. One training session, that is, time for the substitute players to adjust, one session to maintain the competitive state and tacit understanding of the main lineup, and so on, as for the record. Warm-up match. It doesn't matter. Points, Aldridge never cared.
On the evening before the departure to Munich, Aldridge unexpectedly received a call from his elder brother Barnett.
Come to my house for dinner and introduce a friend to you.
Huh? What kind of friend?
You'll know when you come.
only myself?
Uh, let's have a family reunion another day. Today you come here alone. Dinner is also for the three of us.
Ok.
After Aldrich hung up the phone, he sent a text message to Ivan. He drove out of London.
On the drive, he seemed less interested. He thought that the friend Barnett introduced might not have much to do with him, and it might be another boring meal.
But Barnett's return to London surprised him.
Barnett no longer lives in West London, but bought an old castle in a secluded place outside London, surrounded by rural scenery, aristocratic style? I can't tell, but it's a bit low-key and reclusive, and the rich are pretending to be mysterious.
Aldrich drove into the castle, he didn't like living in this kind of place. The surroundings are too deserted, and it is easy to be lonely.
The butler in the castle greeted Aldrich politely. It led him directly to the top floor of the castle. It seemed that the dinner was held on the rooftop.
Aldrich didn't understand what Barnett's tone was. Although it was the beginning of spring, it was still freezing, and he had dinner on the rooftop with a cold wind?
He has been here before, the space is vast, and it has been specially repaired. There are flowers planted along the edge of the fence, and the endless sky above his head. Walking to the edge of the fence, he can overlook the vast pastoral scenery around him. The view is the best at dusk, at night , it was dark and there was nothing to appreciate.
When he stepped onto the roof, the lighting here was soft and poetic. He saw Barnett and another person standing on the edge of the roof talking and laughing happily. Looking at the backs of the two men in suits and leather shoes, Aldridge walked over calmly and listened to the Hearing footsteps, the two turned their heads.
When Aldridge saw another person, the friend Barnett mentioned, his expression froze.
This person, he knows!
To be precise, a long, long time ago, Aldrich knew who he was, and the other party didn't know him.
Ha, Aldridge, it's just in time, let me introduce you
No, I'll come by myself, Aldrich Hall, first time meeting, nice to meet you, Roman Abramovich.
Looking at the hand extended by the other party, Aldridge shook hands with the other party naturally and said, Nice to meet you, nice to meet you.
The butler arranged for the servants to set the table, and the carefully prepared meals were put on the table one by one. The dishes were good, and the wine was good. But Aldrich's thoughts were racing, and he couldn't figure out what happened when he suddenly met Abu at this time.
The three men sat down and began to enjoy dinner. How did Barnett and Abu know each other and what was their relationship? Aldrich was not interested in pursuing it. Anyway, the three of them were sitting at the same table and having dinner happily.
Most of the time, Abramovich and Barnett are talking, and the topic revolves around personal interests. Both of them are rich and wealthy. If they can talk together, Aldridge seems out of place.
It is estimated that there was a housekeeper nearby, and the content of the chat was unremarkable. After the dinner, Abramovich stood up and said goodbye. We communicate more and more.”
Well, definitely.
After Aldrich finished speaking, he and Barnett watched Abramovich leave.
After he left, Aldrich moved a chair from the dining table to the edge of the roof, sat down, put his feet on the fence, lit a cigarette, and said inexplicably, What's the point of this meal?
Barnett leaned back against the edge of the fence, lit a cigarette, and said with a smile, What's the problem with getting to know one more friend?
Friend? Huh.
Aldrich, how much is Millwall worth?
Aldridge frowned and asked, Why do you ask this?
I just want to know.
Conservative estimate, 800 million pounds.
Aldridge said without shame.
Maybe his calculation method is wrong, but if you compare it horizontally, it is almost the lowest price. Manchester United can sell 600 million pounds. Millwall’s hardware is not inferior to Manchester United. Because Wall is located in London, in terms of price and income, it will be higher than Manchester in the future.
Barnett frowned slightly and said, So high? Why is there an agency that estimates that Millwall's current value is only about 580 million pounds?
Aldrich shrugged and said: It's normal, they only evaluate the current value, not the potential. It's like the land price in London is getting more and more expensive. Millwall spent 200 million to build the stadium, in their eyes, it's only 300 million at most, but In two years, this stadium may reach a value of 500 million, as well as the value of the players. The evaluation agency must not dare to overestimate. They may think that Henry is only worth 30 million, but if Millwall sells it. 40 million is just the beginning It's just the price. Millwall is worth more and more every day, so why do you ask that? Don't you?
Aldridge said something, and Barnett didn't hide it, and said frankly: Although 800 million pounds is a lot, if you are willing to sell the club, someone will be able to afford this price, and I will give you another 50 million to 1 million pounds. A billion pounds is also possible.
Abu?
Well, it's him.
Aldrich flicked the cigarette butt away, stood up and walked outside. Seeing this, Barnett asked in surprise, What's wrong?
Aldridge turned around and said in disappointment: You ask me what's wrong? I want to ask you what's wrong? I've put my heart and soul into Millwall for nearly eight years. You want me to eat Millwall as soon as you have a meal. Wall sold to someone else? wtf! What benefit did he give?
Barnett didn't expect Aldridge to react like this, and quickly said: I think this is a good deal. I've heard from Andrew that you plan to retire this summer, right? In this case, put After selling the club, how much did you earn in less than ten years? The £30 million back then is not worth mentioning, but you earned over £1 billion!
There is no problem with Barnett's calculation method. If Aldridge sells Millwall, he will only sell the ownership. He can clear the funds in the club account at any time and take them as his own. Adding the income from the sale, he will earn more than 1 billion pounds. .
Aldridge showed a hint of sneer, and asked back: What's the use of me asking for one billion bills? I can't spend all the money now, and I won't be able to give me another hundred thousand, one million, ten million, one hundred million. Make me happy for a minute!
You can create a more brilliant career, and you can leave this career to future generations, to Earl, to Bert, to you
That's your ambition, it has nothing to do with me! I think it's fine now, you can say that I have no ambitions, you can say that I'm a little rich, I don't care!
Aldrich retorted forcefully, without any embarrassment or shame.
Barnett has money, Abramovich has money, maybe 10 billion, maybe 20 billion, so what?
Aldridge’s private account now has more than 300 million pounds, he is satisfied, he can’t spend it anyway, and he doesn’t envy those who are richer than him, give him more money, but he doesn’t know how to spend it. A big comfortable house to live in, a respectful partner, two cute and sometimes naughty sons, and a job that can make him tired and satisfied, think and enjoy, lost and excited, this is his life, It is everything to him, and he doesn't think that giving up these things and pursuing a so-called higher-level life will make him happier.
Barnett was stunned and was speechless for a long while. After about a minute, he sighed and said softly, Aldrich, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to interfere with you, I, I, I just, just
Just what?
It just feels like you're a football coach, even a football club owner, I think it's a waste for you.
Aldridge closed his eyes and meditated for a few seconds, then calmed down after opening his eyes again, and said lightly: Maybe you have always looked down on the industry I am engaged in. In your eyes, this kind of sports club is just a toy in the hands of a rich man. If you want to , you can buy a lot of clubs and be successful at will. I just want to tell you that for me, my job, I put my passion into it for 15 years, I love my job, you can never look down on my job, But it is absolutely impossible for me to become like you.
Barnett smiled bitterly and said: Now I know, it is indeed impossible. Few people in the world can refuse the temptation of 1 billion pounds. I don't know whether to admire you at this time or call you a fool in my heart! To tell you the truth , Abramovich wants to buy your club, and I really hope he buys it, so that you have the opportunity to get out of this industry, and then, our brothers join hands to create a bigger Hall family business. Now in the United States, the Internet industry is undergoing drastic changes Among them, if you can come to help me, no, not to help me, we fight side by side, I believe that after ten years, maybe what you can earn is not 1 billion pounds, but 10 1 billion, 50, or even 100, 500. However, it seems that you do not have this idea.
Hearing this, Aldrich shook his head and said, I'm just a layman when it comes to your career.
Aldrich, you are by no means a layman. Your private account agency investment is linked to my company. Omg, how much money have you made? How many times has your capital doubled?
I don't want to discuss this, it's meaningless. My money is enough, how much you can earn, as long as you don't become a beggar, I don't care.
Hehehe, thanks to you, if I will become a beggar in this life, I would rather commit suicide than face you.
Barnett walked up to Aldrich, put his hands on his shoulders, and said solemnly: I apologize to you, can you forgive me?
Aldridge looked at him and asked, Can I beat you up?
Don't be stupid, you can't beat me.
Maybe. (To be continued...) ()
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