novelhk Chapter 457
Chapter 457
Early the next morning.
Li Shiguang woke up from the joy of defeating Wenger twice this season and ate the breakfast prepared by Shakira.
He went to Thorp Arch to arrange today's work first, and then handed over today's training task to Simeone amid Simeone's protest, and then rushed to the airport with Rivaldo and Allen.
Li Shiguang was resting his eyes in the car when Rivaldo in front of him suddenly turned his head and said, "Boss, do you think Ferguson will really take Cristiano to Switzerland?"
"Yes." Li Shiguang opened his eyes, "Mendes called me and confirmed that Ferguson would definitely take Cristiano there."
Rivaldo was a little surprised: "But Manchester United still has a game the day after tomorrow. How did Mendes convince Ferguson?"
"Isn't it simple?" Li Shiguang recalled what Mendes said on the phone and smiled, "Just take the initiative to tell Ferguson that he wants to talk to Manchester United about Cristiano's contract renewal."
"But in this kind of occasion where there is no need to sign a contract, the players don't have to be present..."
"So Mendes also took Cristiano's mother and sister to Nyon, and told Ferguson that they wanted to have dinner with Cristiano."
What kind of reason is this?
Rivaldo was speechless.
Are England and Portugal some closed and backward countries? It's not like they can't meet each other normally, this reason is too far-fetched!
Seeing Rivaldo didn't speak.
Li Shiguang guessed what he was thinking, so he smiled and explained: "Ferreira, you are not Ferguson, you won't understand his feelings. Cristiano and Real Madrid have been rumored for several years. Since last year, the renewal negotiations between Manchester United and Cristiano have not been smooth. Later, Mendes simply quoted a very outrageous price to Manchester United and told Ferguson that as long as Manchester United couldn't give this price, he would not sit down with Manchester United to discuss this matter."
"So that's it!" Li Shiguang said this, and Rivaldo figured out the key point, "So this time Mendes took the initiative to find Ferguson, as long as he didn't make too much demands, Ferguson would agree!?"
"Correct!" Li Shiguang nodded, "Obviously, the condition of letting Cristiano and his family have dinner is not too excessive..."
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Switzerland, Geneva International Airport
Li Shiguang and his two companions did not walk out of the airport gate in a swagger, but came to the parking lot under the guidance of a doorman who met them at the airport.
Mendes.
Waiting for them here.
Geneva is about 50 kilometers away from Nyon, the headquarters of UEFA. It takes more than an hour to drive.
And this more than an hour is enough for Li Shiguang and Mendes to chat.
As soon as Li Shiguang and his two companions got in the car, Mendes, who was sitting in the driver's seat, showed a different kind of enthusiasm: "Mr. Li, Alan, Ferreira, I'm so happy to see you."
Received a call from Li Shiguang a few days ago.
When he heard that Li Shiguang finally proposed to meet Cristiano privately, Mendes' heart was already turbulent, because he knew that after several months of preparation, Li Shiguang was finally going to make a move!
If other people knew about this, they would definitely ask, people want to buy Cristiano, why are you so excited as an agent? Isn't it enough to just take your commission peacefully?
But for Mendes, this is definitely not a simple transfer.
Because Li Shiguang had clearly told Mendes that once Cristiano agreed to join Leeds United, he would not mind paying a little more money to make Cristiano's transfer fee the highest in history!
To be honest.
Mendes is already the most successful agent in Europe. What storms and waves has he not seen? But when he heard Li Shiguang say this, his unpromising little heart still twitched violently in his chest.
The highest transfer fee in history!
As a successful businessman, Mendes knows that this title may not prove that the player's strength is the best in the world, but it is indisputable that the player's commercial value is definitely the best in the world!
Li Shiguang is not a fool.
Since he proposed to spend at least 73.5 million euros on Cristiano, it means that he must be confident that he can make more than ten times the profit of this price through Cristiano.
And for Mendes.
If he can push this transfer to a deal, it means that in addition to receiving a considerable commission, he will also have the world's most valuable player under his management.
Mendes also believes that with this title, the benefits to his career development will definitely be endless."Don't be so polite, Jorge." Leaning back comfortably, Li Shiguang responded to Mendes with a smile, "I'll have to trouble you to pick us up at the airport."
"No trouble, no trouble." Mendes nodded repeatedly, "After settling Aveiro and Katia, I have nothing to do before Alex and Cristiano land."
Aveiro is Ronaldo's mother, Dolores Aveiro.
Katia is Ronaldo's second sister.
Among Ronaldo's family, it is these two who have been publicly talking about the hope that Ronaldo can join Real Madrid in the media, but fortunately... now they have been persuaded by Mendes to support Ronaldo to join Leeds United.
Li Shiguang was a little curious: "Oh? Ferguson hasn't arrived yet? He is an old man, does he still want to sleep in?"
"Hahaha, that's not the case." Mendes laughed when he heard Li Shiguang's teasing, and then explained, "Alex has to go to Carrington in the morning to deal with some work matters, and he will probably leave Manchester around noon."
Seeing that Ferguson had to go to Carrington Base first, Li Shiguang didn't hesitate to complain about Ferguson's work style: "This old man, can't he just leave this work to the assistant coach... He is so old, and he still has to do everything himself."
"Mr. Li, it's fortunate that he has this leisure time. If you arrive at about the same time, I don't know if I can come to the airport to pick you up!"
"That's right. If he finds out that you are here to pick us up, it will be a bit embarrassing." After chatting, Li Shiguang finally asked about today's business, "What are the arrangements for today? Alex, When will I separate from Cristiano?" Seeing Li Shiguang asking, Mendes, who was driving, suddenly showed a mysterious smile on his face: "The draw ceremony will be over at six o'clock at the latest, and UEFA will prepare a banquet at that time! And I have made an appointment with Alex to talk at the hotel next to the venue, where I am staying." Li Shiguang, who was sitting in the back row, did not see the look on Mendes' face, but continued to ask: "Then where can I talk with Cristiano?" "In Aveiro's house. Many years ago, Aveiro bought a small villa on the shore of Lake Geneva. At that time, Cristiano will go to his mother and sister to have a warm family dinner at home. They are already preparing the ingredients. Aveiro asked me to convey to you that I hope you can attend this dinner..." "By the way... Mr. Li, Aveiro's villa... is next to the hotel where I am staying..."