I build a giant in the Premier League

Chapter 50 Yang Cheng's Golden Finger
Anxious!

Abramovich is really anxious!

Yang Cheng looked at Pini Zahavi and Cash Harris opposite him with a smile, and couldn't help but recall the smug and confident looks of the two when he first traveled through time last year.

At that time, they threw down 500 million pounds in an almost alms-giving manner.

Times have changed and now they are offering £3000 million.

It is six times that of that year.

Lin Zhongqiu, who was standing by, was also quite surprised by this magical scene.

At this moment, the old finance man who has worked in the country for most of his life is also in a mess.

He really doesn't understand European football.

"Mr. Yang, you should know that this is already a very, very high price."

Pini Zahavi felt a headache when he saw Yang Cheng, who looked calm in front of him.

This kid always has this harmless expression, but the more he does so, the more unpredictable he becomes.

Is he sure he is only 24?
"Yes, Mr. Yang, you should think about it carefully. In the current environment, the only company that can afford to buy this land is Chelsea. 3000 million pounds can completely solve all your debts and get a lot of money."

Cash Harris also helped to persuade them.

"It's good that you are renting the Loftus Road Stadium now. Sell this land and devote all your efforts to the construction of the training base. With your current momentum, it is not impossible for you to enter the Premier League."

"If you find an opportunity, you can buy another stadium somewhere else in London."

Yang Cheng still had a smile on his face and nodded gently, as if he agreed, but also as if he was just being perfunctory...

His only feedback was: Keep talking, I'm listening.

Cash Harris was speechless. He looked at Pini Zahavi again and sighed in his heart.

The football investment expert from the City of London coughed lightly and moved his head towards Yang Cheng who was standing across the desk, as if to close the distance between them.

"Mr. Yang, I will secretly tell you a piece of information worth tens of millions."

At this point, Cash Harris just waited in moderation.

In his expectation, Yang Cheng should be interested and ask, what kind of information is so valuable?

But unexpectedly, Yang Cheng was still sitting there motionless, looking at him with a smile.

This made Cash Harris a little annoyed.

Do you really think I am lowly?
I'm telling you secret information, and you're still pretending?
But looking at Pini Zahavi again and remembering the conversation between the two during lunch, Cash Harris also felt helpless.

Otherwise, how can you say that sucking up to someone powerful is also a technical job?
"Okay, I'll be honest with you."

Cash Harris stopped here again and coughed heavily twice.

I’m really addicted to acting!

"You should know that London is bidding to host the Olympics, right?"

Cash Harris still didn't get the expected feedback from Yang Cheng, which made him couldn't help but secretly sigh.

This kid is really good at pretending!
How can you still keep calm?

"I'm not afraid to tell you the UK government is not supportive, but London Mayor Ken Livingstone has been pushing for it."

“The key reason is that there is no money.”

Lin Zhongqiu, who was standing by, rarely read English newspapers, so he didn't know about this news.

In his understanding, if the British government does not support it, London will do it on its own?

Instead, Xia Qing, who was sitting on the other side of Yang Cheng, said softly, "This is not a secret. The Observer, the Evening Standard, the Times, the Guardian and other media reported it in 2002."

“The British government denied it.”

Xia Qing hasn't said a word since she sat down.

She was specially invited by Yang Cheng to help.

Pini Zahavi and Cash Harris always thought that Xia Qing was an assistant or something.

But now when he opened his mouth, he could even accurately name several media outlets that had reported on the incident, which was surprising.

It's really impressive!
Cash Harris was a little embarrassed and coughed heavily twice, "That's not what I wanted to say."

Yang Cheng was almost laughing out loud in his heart, but he remained calm on the surface.

Under the table, he secretly gave Xia Qing a thumbs up.

Senior sister is awesome!

"London has been pushing for this, and the government finally agreed. But there is a problem. If the bid is successful, who will pay for the construction of the venues? And how will the subsequent maintenance of the venues be solved after the Olympics?"

This is an economic account.

The subsequent maintenance of the venue is also a very large expense.

Yang Cheng still remembers that after the Olympics, the main venue, the London Bowl, was rented to West Ham United at a very low price.

Because the government has done the math and if it isn't rented, the annual maintenance costs would be several million pounds.

The same situation was with Manchester's City Ground, which later became Manchester City's Etihad Stadium.

This stadium was built to host the Commonwealth Games, but after the Games, the government spent a large sum of money to transform the comprehensive sports venue into a professional football stadium, which was rented to Manchester City at a low price.

Manchester City then moved from Maine Road to the City Ground.

Yang Cheng suddenly understood what secret Cash Harris wanted to tell.

He suggested that after the Chinese in Bayswater broke into the Premier League, they should go to the government to rent the stadium.

I have to say that this is indeed a good business with huge profits.

Sure enough, after keeping everyone in suspense for a long time, Cash Harris finally revealed his trump card.

"According to the information I have received so far, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United are both very interested in this stadium. They are actively contacting the London City Government, hoping to rent the stadium for a long time after the Olympics."

"The city government also means this, but they hope the club can invest a sum of money during the planning stage and also pay for renovation costs after the Olympics."

"Neither Tottenham Hotspur nor West Ham United are willing to pay these two sums, so the negotiations are temporarily deadlocked."

In Yang Cheng's previous life, West Ham United was able to defeat Tottenham Hotspur. It was said that they spent 1500 million pounds or something on the renovation costs. Yang Cheng forgot the exact number, but they definitely spent money.

Tottenham Hotspur CEO Daniel Levy is notoriously stingy.

Cash Harris's meaning was simple. If the Chinese in Bayswater were willing to participate in the competition and win the lease contract for the stadium, it would be a huge profit.

Staying in Hyde Park, you have to pay for the construction yourself. "Mr. Yang, let me tell you the truth. With the current financial situation of Bayswater Chinese, it is simply a foolish dream to want to build this stadium independently."

After Cash Harris painted the big picture, he helped analyze the pros and cons.

"What's the point of building a stadium for 10,000 people like you did before? How many years will it take to pay back the investment?"

“This is a very stupid mistake!”

"If you want to build a stadium in a core area like Hyde Park, it must be the world's top and most luxurious super stadium, which is not something you Chinese in Bayswater can afford."

I have to admit that Cash Harris's approach is quite pertinent.

Not only Lin Zhongqiu, but even Xia Qing showed a thoughtful look.

Instead of investing so much money to build a new stadium, it would be better to fight for an Olympic main stadium that only charges a rent every year.

If that doesn't work, then rent one.

Even if we rent the future Wembley Stadium, it would be more cost-effective than building it ourselves, isn't it?
Yang Cheng noticed the reactions of Lin Zhongqiu and Xia Qing.

He wasn't surprised either.

Looking at this issue from the perspective of 2004, it is better to rent than to build, and it is also worse to buy!

“Thank you Mr. Harris for your insightful comments.”

Yang Cheng finally spoke.

But just when Pini Zahavi and Cash Harris mistakenly thought there was a chance, Yang Cheng's words stunned them.

"You are right. With a location like Hyde Park, we must build the world's top and most luxurious super stadium. This is also my wish and goal."

"I agree with what you said. At this stage, we Chinese in Bayswater cannot afford such a stadium, but I believe that in the near future, we will be able to build it."

Pini Zahavi and Cash Harris were both stunned, but then they both smiled and shook their heads.

"Mr. Yang, I didn't expect you to be so humorous." Pini Zahavi thought that Yang Cheng was joking.

When something is far beyond reality and everyone's imagination, it is not wishful thinking, but a joke.

How much is Bayswater Chinese's current annual revenue?

"Mr. Yang, joking aside, I suggest that you consider it seriously." Cash Harris also thought that what Yang Cheng said was quite funny.

Without the backing of a powerful foreign consortium, which British club has the confidence to build a new stadium?

Arsenal?
Give me a break!

In order to build this new stadium, Arsenal has not only cut back on spending but has also introduced foreign investors.

In addition, part of the funds for the Gunners to build a new stadium came from the profits from real estate projects built on the original site after the Highbury Stadium was demolished.

This is a very complex capital operation!

Bayswater Chinese?
There is no such possibility at all!
……

When Pini Zahavi and Cash Harris left, they looked at Yang Cheng as if he was a fool.

They felt that Yang Cheng's desire to build this stadium was no longer a daydream.

But waiting for a miracle.

Lin Zhongqiu had no idea what Yang Cheng was thinking, but now he didn't dare to question Yang Cheng.

On the contrary, Xia Qing, who had met Adam Crozier with Yang Cheng before, had guessed something.

But she didn't expect that Yang Cheng thought more deeply than she imagined.

"Let alone 3000 million pounds, even if Chelsea offered 3 million pounds, I would not consider selling this land!"

Just kidding, this is the biggest golden finger I got after traveling through time.

Did I sell it?

Crazy!
Yang Cheng's words surprised both Lin Zhongqiu and Xia Qing.

£3 million, oh my god!
"As we met with Adam Crozier the other day, he mentioned Wembley Stadium and Arsenal's new stadium. Corporate boxes will become the bulk of the club's home revenue in the future, which is in line with the 80/20 rule."

20% of the seats provide 80% of the revenue.

Yang Cheng had seen a piece of data in his previous life that showed that for many top football teams, box office income accounted for more than half of the total revenue on match days.

This fits in with what Adam Crozier said.

But is that all?
Do not!
Why did Tottenham Hotspur invest over a billion pounds in their new stadium?
Why did Real Madrid invest so much money to renovate the Bernabeu Stadium?

Many people would say that inflation and rising material prices...

Do not be silly!
How could these two things increase so much?

Because what they are building is not a football field at all!

Especially Real Madrid's Bernabeu.

What Florentino wants to build is an urban consumption center similar to Disneyland that integrates shopping, catering, entertainment, football and other elements.

"Just think about it, to the south of Hyde Park is Knightsbridge and Harrods Shopping Center, which is the most prosperous commercial district in London with the most commercial and investment value."

"We are surrounded by Kensington Palace, Notting Hill and so on, and we have 6 subway lines here. We are the core area with the most convenient transportation in the whole of London!"

"I just want to ask you, if I build a shopping mall in a place like this, how much is it worth?"

Yang Cheng even felt that the reason why Abramovich tried every means to buy this land was probably because he valued its potential value.

Perhaps, he hasn't figured it out yet, but his keen sense of smell has caught it.

It is no exaggeration to say that every inch of Knightsbridge is worth a lot of money.

If it is true as Yang Cheng said, then the value is definitely more than 3 million pounds.

Xia Qing was the first to react, and there was a strange light in her eyes.

She also didn't expect that Yang Cheng had such vision and such ambition.

"What you said is indeed very attractive, but are you sure you can get the Chinese in Bayswater to build such a stadium?"

That's not a small amount of money.

Not tens of millions, but hundreds of millions of pounds.

Yang Cheng still smiled slightly, full of an indescribable confidence.

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(End of this chapter)