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Chapter 349 Acquisition of Frankfurt! A Transformation with a Narrow Escape! The Bundesliga's Public Opinion Has Completely Exploded! [Please Subscribe]

Yang Cheng's family owns two cars.

One is a brand new Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG, and the other is a Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG.

Both cars were sponsored by Mercedes-Benz.

Moreover, the car body is painted in a particularly high-end red paint, a custom color exclusively for Chinese customers of Beswater.

It's said that Mercedes-Benz is open to fans worldwide, but getting this paint color will cost an extra amount of money.

But it really is very beautiful.

Every morning, after they finished eating, Yang Cheng would drive his SUV and Xia Qing would drive her sedan, leaving home one after the other.

She doesn't like SUVs or executive-class cars like Maybachs; she prefers to drive herself.

In central London, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is undoubtedly the perfect choice.

Upon arriving at Notting Hill, the two waved goodbye from inside the car and then went their separate ways.

Su Qing was heading east, walking along the north gate of Hyde Park towards the SOHO area.

Yang Cheng, on the other hand, crossed Notting Hill and headed northwest.

Half an hour later, he arrived at the Brent Training Center.

He has his own parking space. After parking, he goes inside and heads to his office.

At this moment, several documents were already arranged side by side on his desk.

It includes yesterday's match briefing, player medical reports, injury reports, etc.

There was also the analysis report that Yang Cheng had Gianni Vio and the technical team conduct yesterday.

So far this season, Basworth's Chinese have conceded 6 goals in the Premier League.

Yesterday we played Liverpool and conceded three goals in one go.

Without a doubt, the opening stages of both halves were the hardest hit areas for Baswater's Chinese players to concede goals.

Especially yesterday.

The three goals conceded came in the first and second halves, all at the start of the game.

After glancing at the other briefings, Yang Cheng focused on reviewing the technical team's report.

The report was very detailed, listing various possibilities and some problems currently existing among the Chinese at Bethwater.

This pattern of frequently conceding goals at the start of a match has always existed in European football.

But not many.

The most common reason for this phenomenon is insufficient pre-match preparation.

Or perhaps the players were too relaxed at the start of the game.

If it were at the beginning of the season, it would most likely be a team cohesion issue.

Another example is AC Milan in the 06/07 season.

This team is very interesting; they are slow to get into the game, but they are very resilient.

Yang Cheng had discussed this issue with Ancelotti.

Ancelotti mentioned a concept to Yang Cheng called "rational allocation" and "strike after the opponent has made a move."

What do you mean?

The problem is that as players get older, it becomes difficult for them to maintain the stamina for 90 minutes of high-intensity play, so they need to manage their energy wisely.

The strategy focuses more on passing and controlling the ball, wearing down the opponent, waiting for the right moment, seizing the opportunity, and delivering a fatal blow.

The most typical example is Yang Cheng's previous life, the AC Milan vs. Manchester United match.

In short, the key is to play it safe and wait for either the opponent to make a mistake or for our star player to have a breakout performance.

The problem with the Chinese in Baswater is not yet this situation.

Gianni Vio and his technical team believe that age is certainly a factor, but tactics are also a factor.

However, the main reason is that the players' athletic ability has declined due to their age. The team still maintains the same high-intensity pressing and tackling style as before, which makes the defense prone to mistakes.

In other words, situations that were under control in the past may now have loopholes.

If the opponent exploits this weakness and launches a counter-attack, then the Chinese players at Beswaters could easily concede a goal early in the game.

However, this phenomenon will ease as the team gets into the rhythm of the game.

In response to this situation, the technical team also provided suggestions.

On the one hand, we should strengthen targeted training at the start of the season.

On the other hand, it is about training concentration.

Another important aspect is the emphasis on pre-match guidance.

Finally, it's about making appropriate adjustments to the team's tactics.

For example, move the defensive line back 10 meters.

Don't underestimate these 10 meters.

If this is changed, the entire tactics of the Chinese at Besworth will undergo a huge transformation.

First of all, players with strong impact like Gareth Bale and Theo Walcott cover a greater distance with each sprint.

How many sprints does a player typically make in a race?
How much will the players' physical exertion increase?

Whether they are wingers or full-backs, will the increased distance put them under greater strain and increase their risk of injury?
There is actually a probability involved in all of these.

From a tactical perspective, Modric retreated 10 meters, but everyone knows that his forte is short-distance dribbling.

How much of an impact will this extra 10 meters have on him?

How much impact will this have on the Chinese team's midfield play and ball progression at Basworth Field?

Others include Tony Cross, De Bruyne, and Aaron Ramsey.

This is a matter that has far-reaching consequences.

Yang Cheng must be extremely cautious.

However, this is actually the norm.

For example, Ancelotti's AC Milan team relied on a defensive line that retreated deep into the backline, while Kaká made all the attacking runs.

What's the cost?
It's about overusing the card.

In the world of professional football, most players inevitably have to go through multiple transitions.

Starting as a young player, players often need to change themselves in order to gain a foothold in the professional arena.

However, at this point, the transition is relatively easy.

Young players are like blank canvases, and their bodies are in peak condition. As long as they encounter a qualified head coach and a good team, they can often make a successful transition.

The most typical example is Cristiano Ronaldo.

Yang Cheng has always believed that Cristiano Ronaldo is the pinnacle of "ordinary" superstars.

Because he, with his mortal body, withstood the "immortal" Messi.

Their talent in football is obvious.

But Cristiano Ronaldo did it!

Cristiano Ronaldo's first transformation came at Manchester United, under the guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson and the encouragement of his teammates.

He gradually transformed from that flashy young man into one of Europe's most dangerous attackers.

What about after that?

Cristiano Ronaldo has actually transformed his career once again.

He gradually transformed from a versatile winger into a scorer.

This transformation occurred in the last few years, after his physical functions began to decline.

Almost all professional players will inevitably face such a transition.

Unless they are control-oriented players like Modric, Xavi, and Pirlo.

However, this type of player often struggles to find their niche early in their career.

Modric has played as a winger, attacking midfielder, midfielder, and defensive midfielder.

Xavi started as a number four for Barcelona, ​​playing as an attacking midfielder before moving to midfield.

Pirlo, a traditional number 10 player, was transformed into a defensive midfielder by Ancelotti, who moved him from an attacking midfielder to a deeper position.

It is clear that no player can avoid transitioning to a new career path.

Kaka's early demise was due to severe injuries he suffered during his transition period.

Ronaldinho's problem was that he was unwilling to change his approach and he was overly confident in his talent.

and then?
In his youth, he could rely on his talent and physique to perform exceptionally well.

After partying at a nightclub the night before the competition, he was still full of energy the next day and dominated the game.

When he reaches a certain age and his body begins to decline, unable to maintain the same level of performance, he is no longer the unstoppable magician.

Any defender could eat him!
It's too late to change course now.

All seasoned football fans can easily see that throughout the history of world football, the peak of the careers of so many top players has often only lasted a few years.

They are all very short-lived.

It might even be like a shooting star, shining brightly for a year before disappearing.

As time goes by, fans will only remember his most brilliant year.

Players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, whose peak careers last for more than a decade, are already incredibly exceptional.

Because they were very fortunate to have caught up with this era.

In recent years, with the development of science and the improvement of training levels, players' careers have become longer and longer.

But each one has to go through a painful transition period.

For example, Yang Cheng's previous incarnations included Harry Kane and Lewandowski.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi also went through a transition period, but they seemed to have transitioned very smoothly, so fans generally didn't feel anything, and even wondered why others didn't know how to transition.

Little did they know, transformation was a matter of life and death!
The most typical example is Gareth Bale.

From left-back to left winger, from left flank to right flank to center, and even to striker.

Gareth Bale is talented enough, isn't he?
He can't be compared to Ronaldo and Messi, but he's at least very good.

Welsh people are hardworking and self-disciplined, aren't they?

There were no scandals, he was low-key and unassuming, and worked diligently. He only played golf in the later stages of his career.

A player who constantly transformed his career ultimately fell by the wayside during that transformation.

This applies to football, and it applies to other sports as well.

Yao Ming, the basketball giant most familiar to Chinese people.

What kind of playing style is it in the country?
Upon arriving in the United States, he had to continuously gain weight to adapt to the intensity of the sport, making huge sacrifices and changing his technical characteristics before he was able to gain a foothold.

Gareth Bell and Walcott are both 26 years old.

At their age, if they don't seize the time to transform their lives, it will really be too late.

Therefore, Yang Cheng has been helping them for the past two years.

All the fans can see that Gareth Bale and Walcott have improved their off-the-ball movement, their ball control and passing skills are more refined, and their dribbling rhythm is stronger.

The team's overall high-pressing tactics have reduced their past direct sprints, and they now focus more on observing and positioning themselves within the opponent's defensive formation.

This is actually an intentional effort to help them transform.

However, this would force the team to push their overall formation forward.

The defensive line needs to push forward.

Just like top clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​they need to take the initiative to suppress their opponents.

This inevitably exposes what's behind you.

When the defenders were young, they were able to barely cover up the gaps in the backline.

Now that I'm older, many problems can no longer be hidden.

But at this point, asking Yang Cheng to move the defensive line back 10 meters was clearly not in line with his previous plan.

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Before each training session, the coaching team holds a routine meeting.

The main topic is to discuss today's training and various precautions.

Yang Cheng handed the report to the coaching staff.

Yang Cheng also made a comprehensive assessment of the team's current situation.

He believes the team is not in serious trouble right now, and the crisis in the defense is still manageable.

If the attacking third can continue to score goals, then the problems with the defense will be solved.

It's a question of trade-offs.

Moreover, Van Dijk, Harry Maguire, and John Stones are now taking on more competitive roles.

With five center-backs, there shouldn't be any major problems.

At the regular meeting, Yang Cheng assigned this matter to Flick to handle.

After the meeting, he specifically kept Flick and Brian Kidd behind to discuss Gareth Bell and Walcott's transitions.

A successful transition can greatly extend a player's career.

Judging from the current situation, both players have made good transitions.

But it will take longer.

"Hans, you need to keep a close eye on them for me during this time," Yang Cheng instructed Flick.

The latter solemnly agreed.

He knew very well that Yang Cheng was intentionally or unintentionally creating opportunities for him.

If he can help Gareth Bale and Theo Walcott successfully transition, it will be of great benefit to his subsequent coaching. At the very least, the two star players in the team will respect him.

Conversely, if he messes things up, his succession might not be so easy.

Yang Cheng and Brian Kidd have made a good start to the whole thing, and what Flick has to do is not actually that difficult.

In addition, Yang Cheng continues to heavily rely on Piszczek this season.

If Flick takes over next season, he will boldly utilize Kyle Walker, promote new players, and replace Piszczek.

This was Yang Cheng deliberately leaving an opportunity for Flick.

Flick knew perfectly well that no other team could have done this.

But in Baswater, where he is Chinese, Yang Cheng has always done his best to help him take over the team.

Therefore, German coaches also work diligently and dare not slack off in the slightest.

……

Three days after playing Liverpool, the second round of the Champions League group stage began.

Basworth Chinese team plays away against Porto.

This is a match between the seeded team and the second-tier team in this group.

Since the first round ended in a draw, this match will be crucial in widening the gap to some extent.

Porto are well aware that if they lose this match, their group situation will be very difficult.

Lopetegui's team also chose to take the initiative, but in the 45th minute of the first half, the Chinese player from Beswathe intercepted the ball in midfield and delivered an assist.

Gareth Bale broke into the left side of the penalty area and fired a low shot with his left foot into the goal, giving the Chinese player the lead over Baswater.

But in the 49th minute of the second half, Porto's right winger Andre launched a quick counter-attack, reaching behind Marcelo's defense and breaking past Pepe to equalize for Porto.

Just three minutes later, Pepe scored a goal from a free kick in the attacking third, putting his team ahead again.

The Portuguese center-back failed to stop Andre earlier, but this time he made a decisive move to redeem himself.

In the end, the Chinese team defeated Porto 2-1!

In another match played at the same time, Borussia Mönchengladbach lost 0-2 at home to Lyon.

After two rounds of group stage matches, the Chinese team from Beswater secured first place in their group with two consecutive victories.

Lyon has one win and one loss, placing them second in the group.

Porto and Borussia Mönchengladbach both have one draw and one loss.

……

Commerzbank Arena, Frankfurt, Germany.

From the offices of the Eintracht Frankfurt club, you can see the first team's training ground.

It was a training field that was only the size of four standard football fields, but only three of them were ever used.

And it's not just Frankfurt that uses it.

The stadium and training grounds do not belong to Frankfurt.

Everything was rented.

The annual rent is 800 million euros, and they have to bear almost all of the stadium's operating costs.

In addition, time must be set aside each year for some events of the Frankfurt city government.

In addition, Frankfurt also promised in the contract that, besides the regular ticket prices, they would provide a large number of cheap tickets every year, with children's tickets for only 5 euros and adult tickets for only 10 euros.

This is one way the Frankfurt city government is giving back to its citizens.

Many people believe that Eintracht Frankfurt got a great deal to be able to use such a stadium.

But in Wolfgang Stubbin's view, none of these conditions actually benefited Frankfurt.

Do not believe?

Then let's ask a different question: back then, in order to bid for the World Cup, Frankfurt renovated this stadium, which was built in 1925, and invested 1.88 million euros.

If Eintracht Frankfurt hadn't taken it over, wouldn't this stadium have been completely abandoned?
And now?

Frankfurt not only invests a large sum of money in maintaining the stadium every year, but also pays 800 million euros in rent, while also providing a large number of cheap tickets.

Is it worth it?
Wolfgang Stubbin loves the city and the club, but at his age, he is very clear that everyone around Eintracht Frankfurt, including himself, wants something from the club.

Even the municipal government is no exception!
In recent years, Frankfurt's home stadium attendance has been quite good, with every game sold out, generally around 99%.

The Frankfurt city government has also been hoping to further expand the stadium, mainly the stands at both ends.

It is estimated that after the expansion, there will be more than 2 stations and approximately 1 seats.

At that time, this stadium will become one of the few stadiums in Germany with a capacity of over 6 people.

Yes, in Germany, the tradition of standing tickets is still preserved.

The reason it hasn't started yet is because one problem hasn't been solved.

Where does the money come from?
At the club's shareholders' meeting more than a month ago, Frankfurt announced its financial results for the past 2014/2015.

Chairman Peter Fischer proudly announced that years of debt had finally disappeared, and the club had made a profit of 120 million euros in the past year.

This marks the first time in many years that the company has turned a profit!
When the news spread, everyone cheered.

The fans outside were even more excited, feeling that Frankfurt was finally about to be revitalized.

But at that moment, Wolfgang Stubbin, as chairman of the supervisory board, stepped forward and exposed the lie.

"In order to obtain this season's financial report with a profit of 120 million euros, we lost our first-choice goalkeeper Trapp!"

Do you think it's worth it?

All the fans felt like they'd been doused with a bucket of cold water.

All enthusiasm vanished completely.

Trapp, a 25-year-old goalkeeper, is in his prime and has been highly regarded by many.

He transferred to Eintracht Frankfurt in 2012 for €150 million, making him the best player the club has signed in recent years.

He was loved by many Frankfurt fans and was also the team's captain.

He transferred to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2015 for 900 million euros.

Following up on Stubin's words, local media in Frankfurt immediately uncovered the truth.

Why is it profitable?

Because they included Trapp's €900 million transfer fee in their calculations.

Without that 900 million euros, could Frankfurt still be profitable?
What followed was a series of wrangling and disputes.

Fisher was unhappy with Stubin's behavior, believing that as chairman of the supervisory board, he should not have done such a thing.

Stubin, on the other hand, believes that the club should make changes instead of simply covering up the crisis and glossing over the problems.

This conflict between the two sides is vividly reflected in head coach Armin Fe.

Stubin and Armin Fey are good friends, and he strongly invited the veteran coach, who had managed many Bundesliga teams, to come to Frankfurt. As a result, after 7 rounds of matches, Frankfurt's record is 1 win, 3 draws and 3 losses, with 6 points, ranking 14th in the Bundesliga, close to the relegation zone.

At the end of last season, Eintracht Frankfurt finished 9th in the Bundesliga.

Both Stubin and Armin Fee have expressed doubts about the team's current situation, mainly focusing on the team's summer signings.

Peter Fisher criticized Armin Feh's coaching abilities.

His proudest achievement is leading three teams to promotion to the Bundesliga.

"But we, Frankfurt, aren't playing in the 2nd Bundesliga, we're playing in the Bundesliga!"

The implication is that Armin Veh's coaching record in the Bundesliga has not been ideal.

The two sides engaged in a heated verbal battle, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Just recently, Stubin publicly stated in an interview that Frankfurt, as one of Germany's most international cities, should take the lead in making changes.

"We should actively embrace change!"

What changes?
Bring in foreign investors and teams with more experience to transform Frankfurt!
This statement immediately caused a huge reaction.

If Martin Kinder's series of actions by Hannover 96 had already provoked strong protests from fans, then Wolfgang Stubin's remarks not only angered Frankfurt fans but also thoroughly enraged German fans.

He's challenging the 50+1 policy!

But will Frankfurt listen to him?

Although he is the chairman of the supervisory board, he only has supervisory power, not management power.

Club president Peter Fisher directly called for Stubin's resignation in the media!
Yes, this chairman of the supervisory board was asked to resign after only a few months in office.

More importantly, the chairman of the supervisory board also holds a 3.5% stake in Frankfurt.

In 2010, he bought 10 shares of Frankfurt stock.

The money was used to pay off a debt.

At that time, the club built a youth training base in the east of the city, which consisted of only one standard football field and one match field.

But he owed a large sum of money, so Peter Fisher contacted Stubbs.

Therefore, the training building at the youth training base was named the Wolfgang Stubbin Hall.

He has contributed to the team and invested a considerable amount of money.

But now, he has become the target of public criticism.

Today, in this stadium, the nine members of the supervisory board will vote on whether to accept the investment from the Chinese consortium.
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In addition to the nine members of the Frankfurt Supervisory Board, Markus Frank, head of the Frankfurt City Sports Department, was also present at the meeting.

He will serve as a witness for the government.

In addition, some of the club's core executives will also be present to listen to the proceedings.

There are many media reporters outside.

However, the votes of the nine members of the supervisory board are not yet valid, as their votes still need to be voted on by the 1148 "shareholders," or members at the general meeting.

Only after passing a vote at the members' meeting can this transaction be considered truly accepted.

Marcus Frank was the first to speak.

He stated on behalf of the Frankfurt city government that they respected the Frankfurt club's voting results.

Prior to this, representatives of the Frankfurt city government had met with Wolfgang Stubbin and representatives of the Chinese consortium.

The offer from the other party is very attractive.

First, after the Chinese company acquires Frankfurt, it will initiate the buyout of the Commerzbank Arena.

The purpose of buying this stadium is for better expansion and renovation.

In addition, the first team training base located on the east side of the stadium will also be renovated.

The Chinese consortium also hopes that the Frankfurt city government will approve two plots of land.

An indoor stadium will be built on a site to the northwest of the current stadium, right next to the railway line, for use by the Frankfurt basketball and hockey teams. The investment is expected to be substantial.

The other plot of land is intended for the construction of a brand new, modern training base.

The promise of investment, coupled with Frankfurt's current dire situation, greatly appealed to the Frankfurt city government.

But they won't show up.

Because whoever steps forward will offend the fans.

Before the vote, Peter Fisher was the first to go on stage.

As the club's president, he stated that Frankfurt has made very significant progress during his years in charge.

"When I took over the team in 2005, our revenue in Eintracht Frankfurt was only 3000 million euros, but now it has exceeded 7000 million euros, and we are confident that we can set a new record this season!"

Peter Fisher reminded everyone present.

"We are not talking about a football club now, but a community organization with 20 different departments, which includes multiple sports such as football, basketball, tennis, volleyball, hockey, and table tennis."

Peter Fisher stated that in 2015, which is drawing to a close, another 5000 fans submitted membership applications.

It is projected that by the end of 2015, the Frankfurt branch will have more than 35000 members.

In 2012, this number was only 15000.

When he took over the team in 2005, there were even fewer [teams/organizations].

Peter Fischer reminded everyone that Eintracht Frankfurt had undergone a dramatic transformation during his 10 years in charge of the team.

“I don’t think we need to bring in any foreign capital.”

"Because they're not here to run the club, they're here to make money."

"I can totally imagine that the first thing capital will do when it enters Frankfurt is to raise ticket prices!"

"That's what they do best, and there's nothing we can do about it!"

In addition, Peter Fischer reminded everyone that even if foreign capital acquires the shares, Frankfurt's decision-making power will still remain in the hands of the fans.

"We will absolutely not compromise with capital!"

"Never will!"

Peter Fisher's speech earned him a warm round of applause.

Clearly, he spoke for many people.

Following Peter Fisher, Wolfgang Stubbs also stepped forward to articulate some of his ideas.

As an investor, Wolfgang Stubbin first introduced Frankfurt's financial situation over the past few years.

He stated that things were not as rosy as they appeared on the surface.

Over the years, the club's debt has indeed been limited and has always been well controlled.

But they've been selling shares all along.

He admitted that the club's revenue had more than doubled compared to 10 years ago, but that was enough.
"We should step out of this small circle in Frankfurt and open our eyes to see the outside world."

"How much has Bayern Munich's revenue increased over the past 10 years? How much has Borussia Dortmund's revenue increased?"

"Even Mainz, which is right next to us, how much has their revenue increased?"

"I can say with certainty that our growth rate is quite good, but this is based on a series of financial assistance measures, such as stadium naming rights and training ground naming rights!"

"But even so, did we actually make a profit?"

After calculating the economic aspects, Stubin began to consider the football-related aspects.

He first acknowledged Peter Fisher's contributions.

When he took over in 2005, Eintracht Frankfurt had just been relegated to the 2. Bundesliga.

However, in the 05/06 season, Eintracht Frankfurt returned to the Bundesliga.

However, the team was relegated again in the 10/11 season.

This time, they will return to the Bundesliga after just one season.

Since the 12/13 season, Eintracht Frankfurt has been hovering in the lower half of the Bundesliga, indicating a lack of strength.

“As everyone knows, I am the son of a rural policeman. I was born in Bogenheim, grew up in Plauenheim, and came to Frankfurt when I was 11 years old. I have never left since.”

“I first worked at Commerzbank in Germany, then started my own business, and now I own my own business.”

"From 84 to 94, I served as the chairman of SG Frankfurt Football Club."

At this point, Stubin grinned and said, "Our performance improved by leaps and bounds in those 10 years. We not only won the Black Forest State League championship, but we also almost made it into the 2. Bundesliga."

“Over the years, public places named after me have appeared, such as the Frank Children’s Home, the Senkenberg Museum, the Financial Institute, and our youth training camp.”

"I also received the Black Forest Medal of Merit from the state."

Wolfgang Stubbin has always maintained a low profile.

So much so that at this moment, when he stood on the stage and listed his achievements over the years, the audience erupted in uproar.

"I'm not saying this to show off, but to prove one thing: I don't lack money, and I don't lack fame!"

“I’m already 66 years old!”

“I love this city, I love this club, I love everyone here, but I feel it needs to change, and it needs to change drastically!”

Stubbs recounted his experiences visiting the Chinese community in Bethwater, London.

He tried hard to make everyone aware of the huge gap between Frankfurt and the most advanced and powerful clubs in the world.

"We've been relegated twice in the past 10 years, and now it's happening again!"

Stubin believed that if Frankfurt wanted to revitalize itself, it had to break down all the existing barriers and undergo a complete reform.

"We need to leverage stronger resources and more advanced management concepts to transform and strengthen ourselves!"

Stubin stated that the Chinese capital has pledged to cooperate with the Chinese at Beswater if the acquisition of Frankfurt is successful.

They will buy out and expand the current stadium, build a modern training base, and bring in high-level players.

Regarding the concerns of Frankfurt fans, the Chinese investors have pledged to maintain the current status quo regarding ticket availability and other aspects.

Stubin also mentioned the Chinese in Bethwater.

"As one of the world's top clubs, they have consistently offered the lowest ticket prices in the Premier League!"

Finally, Stubbs revealed his wish.

"I hope that one day I can see Frankfurt become a strong team in German football and qualify for European competitions. I also hope to see our club in a healthy financial situation."

"I would much rather see players wearing our jerseys playing on the field, showcasing the football spirit and culture of Eintracht Frankfurt!"

"And if the club wants to make these changes, it needs the support of everyone present!"

"Your vote will not only decide my future, but also the future of Frankfurt!"

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After the speeches by Peter Fisher and Wolfgang Stubbs, the next step was to vote.

Marcus Frank served as a witness and presided over the vote.

Only the nine members of the supervisory board are eligible to participate in this vote.

Currently, Frankfurt's shares are mainly divided into three parts: 62.9% belongs to Frankfurt AG, 28.5% belongs to Friends of Frankfurt, and 3.6% belongs to Wolfgang Stubbs.

Another 5% was recently transferred to BHF Bank, Germany's largest independent private bank, which is under the Deutsche Bank umbrella.

The current nine members of the supervisory board include Peter Fisher, Wolfgang Stubbin, and Dieter Burkert, a member of the executive board.

65-year-old Burkert is Peter Fisher's most loyal ally and has been a member of the supervisory board since 2000.

He had taken a year-long leave of absence due to health reasons, but in June of this year, he received an invitation from Fisher to return to the board of supervisors.

Oliver Frankenbach, 48, currently serves as the CEO and head of marketing at Frankfurt.

Fisher, Burkert, and Frankenbach were all appointed on behalf of Frankfurt AG during the election of the new board of supervisors on June 8.

Frank Berendes, 58, has worked at BHF Bank for 32 years and currently serves as BHF Bank's Chief Risk Officer.

The bank's headquarters are located in Frankfurt.

Hans-Dieter Bernard, 63, previously worked at the Black Forest State Bank and is now its general manager.

Both Berendez and Bernard were elected in the supervisory board election on June 8.

In addition, the elected chairman, Wolfgang Stubbs, also comes from the financial sector.

The other three are Philippe Holzer, Reinhard Gödel, and Claudio Montagnini.

They are all long-time members of the supervisory board in Frankfurt.

Fisher appeared exceptionally confident.

Because he had already made all the arrangements beforehand.

He knew very well that both Berendez and Bernard would support Stubin.

They have at least three votes, while we have Burkert and Frankenbach, also three votes.

So the key votes are those of Philippe Holzer, Gödel, and Montagnini.

Originally, according to Stubin, a meeting of the supervisory board members was to be held in September for a vote.

But Fisher kept stalling on it.

The goal is to secure these three votes.

Ultimately, he secured the votes of Holzer and Gödel.

That's enough.

In that case, it will be 5 to 4, and he will still win!

Thinking of this, Peter Fisher looked full of confidence.

He had already made a promise to Holzer.

If he wins this vote, he will demand Stubin's resignation, at which point Holzer will become chairman of the supervisory board.

This fan, who joined the supervisory board in 09, had been eyeing this position for a long time.

After seeing that all nine members were ready, Marcus Frank began to read out the purpose of the vote.

If the vote passes, the resolution will be submitted to the general meeting of members for a final vote.

This will undoubtedly be a major event that will shock the entire German football world!

If the vote fails, then the matter is dropped!

"Now, I declare the voting officially open."

Marcus Frank announced loudly.

"Raise your hand if you support Frankfurt accepting the acquisition by Chinese investors!"

As soon as Marcus Frank finished speaking, Wolfgang Stubbs firmly raised his right hand.

Peter Fisher couldn't help but chuckle to himself when he saw his impatient expression.

This guy is getting worse as he gets older!

After the voting is over, I'll show him what I'm made of!
Next, Berendes and Bernard also raised their hands.

This was within Peter Fisher's expectations.

All three of them are reformists in their stance and attitude.

The other was Montagnini, who also raised his hand.

Four votes!

Peter Fisher couldn't help but smile.

It was indeed these 4 votes!
I won!
Peter Fisher placed his hands on the conference table, stood up from his chair, and was about to declare his victory.

But at that moment, Oliver Frankenbach, who was standing next to him, also raised his hand.

This surprised Peter Fisher.

“Oliver, this is the vote to vote in favor. What are you doing holding that up? Put it down right now,” Peter Fisher shouted sternly.

Unexpectedly, Oliver Frankenbach turned his head, glanced at Fischer, and then turned away again.

He didn't say a word the whole time, but he kept his hand raised firmly.

This traitor!

5 votes!
fine!

Peter Fisher, betrayed, forced himself to suppress the rage in his chest and tried to calm himself down.

The score is 5 to 4, not a big difference.

He still has a way.

Just as Fischer's thoughts were turning, he saw that Reinhard Gödel had also raised his hand.

"What's going on? Reinhard, you promised me!" Fischer completely broke down.

Reinhard Gödel turned to Peter Fischer and said, “I’m sorry, Peter, my friend, I did promise you, but I didn’t say I would vote for you.”

"What I said at the time was, 'Don't worry, I will definitely make the best choice for Frankfurt!'"

Fisher remembered.

He was having a good conversation with Gödel at the time, and he assumed that this statement meant that Gödel would definitely vote for him.

I never expected it to be the other way around!
"You traitors! You betrayed the trust the Frankfurt fans placed in you, you betrayed me!"

Peter Fisher's deep, guttural roar conveyed to everyone his anger and loss of control at that moment.

6 is better than 3!

Stubbs had complete control of the situation!

But at this moment, the "victor" from Frankfurt showed no sign of joy.

He stood up and looked directly at Peter Fisher.

"I'm so glad my colleague made the right decision!"

Marcus Frank also announced the voting results at just the right moment.

Stubin's proposal was approved by the supervisory board!

Next, Frankfurt will begin organizing a general meeting of members.

The current timeframe is tentatively set for mid-October.

This general meeting will be attended by 1148 members and will be held in the Wolfgang Stubbin Hall at the youth training camp in the eastern part of the city.

That was the venue for the Frankfurt General Assembly over the past few years.

If the motion is passed at the general meeting of members, then the sale of Frankfurt's shares to a Chinese consortium will be considered to have been implemented.

But after Marcus Frank announced the results, Peter Fisher stared intently at Stubbs.

"I guarantee your plot will not succeed!"

After saying that, he stormed off in a huff.

He wants to make all of this public!
Burkert and Holzer also stood up and chased after them.

……

As soon as the results came out in Frankfurt, Yang Cheng received the news immediately.

Someone from his team was waiting for news at the polling station, and they called immediately as soon as there were results.

This relieved Yang Cheng.

But it was only the first step!
There are still many things to do, and this will certainly cause a huge public opinion storm.

However, he did not participate this time.

All anyone knew was that a Chinese consortium was going to acquire Frankfurt.

"In the coming period, you must fully cooperate with Wolfgang Stubbin and Oliver Frankenbach to mobilize the members. You must win this battle no matter what!" Yang Cheng instructed over the phone.

The sensitive aspect of this matter is that he cannot personally intervene or even get involved.

Therefore, he could only resort to this remote control method.

Yang Cheng anticipated that the public opinion would be fierce, so he immediately called Xia Qing again and asked her to arrange for the club's people to pay close attention to the public opinion trend and prepare for the response.

as predicted.

The voting results in Frankfurt have just come out, and they have immediately caused a huge uproar in German football.

Because of the recent surge in Chinese investment in European acquisitions, which have linked Chinese companies with clubs like AC Milan and Inter Milan, the news was quite significant, and no one immediately realized that it was related to Yang Cheng.

But the first reaction of German football to foreign acquisitions was to refuse!
The 8th round of the Premier League will take place this weekend, on October 3rd.

Baswater's Chinese team thrashed Stoke City 4-0 at home, thanks to a brace from Gareth Bale and goals from Harry Kane and Theo Walcott.

Although the team drew 3-3 with Liverpool away in the last round, Manchester City suffered a surprising upset away from home against Ronald Koeman's Tottenham Hotspur, losing 1-3 at White Hart Lane.

Therefore, Yang Cheng's team continued to lead the Premier League standings after this round of matches.

However, Manchester City were in good form this round. Messi scored five goals in just 20 minutes, from the 52nd minute to the 72nd minute of the second half, achieving a five-goal haul and showing an unstoppable momentum.

After this round of matches, European leagues were suspended again.

The Bundesliga is in an uproar!
(End of this chapter)