Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 157 All good things must come to an end! The 2014-15 season comes to a close! The summer transfer window opens!
Anyway, Francis Kagigao conveyed a similar message when communicating with Bayern Munich.

Go ahead and brag.

He was able to seduce so many geniuses because of his silver tongue.

As it turns out, Bayern Munich really needs to reconsider.

"Doesn't UEFA prohibit scouts from contacting players privately? Doesn't what we did constitute a violation?"

Qin Ming suddenly thought of this question.

"If you think all transfers are done through computers, with one team making an offer, another team accepting and agreeing, then the player and their team negotiating, and it all proceeds safely under the FA's supervision, then you're quite naive."

Francis Cage shrugged.

In top-tier league transfers, how could a team waste time putting all its assets on the table if they didn't know whether a player was interested in joining them?

This is a very simple principle.

Therefore, while there are rules, there is still a lot of gray area.

In addition, in April of this year, FIFA ended the nearly 25-year-old requirement for agents to be licensed, which means that anyone can contact players as an intermediary.

In a sense, it means lifting the previous restrictions and regulations.

"May I speak to Mr. Wenger on the phone?"

Qin Ming pondered for a moment and then asked.

"Of course, he's been waiting for you. See, I'm counting to three, two."

Francis Cagg pressed the dial button.

The call was answered after only two rings.

Then a voice, tinged with suppressed excitement, came from the other end.

"How is Francis?"

"Sir, Qin wants to talk to you. I'll give him the phone now."

As soon as Qin Ming took the phone, he heard German on the other end, and he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

"Mr. Wenger speaks six languages: French, German, English, Italian, Spanish and Japanese."

Francis Caggigao explained understandingly.

Qin Ming smiled and nodded to indicate that he understood, and then chatted with Wenger.

“You know what? I’ve been following your games ever since Wolfsburg played Everton, and I can even list a lot of things about them.”

"But I think you probably don't want to hear this, because you can find all of this online."

"So tell me what we can offer you: to build an offensive system around you. As for whether I'm deceiving you, Dennis and Thierry are good examples. From the first day I recruited them, I've never been stingy with my use of them."

"And I believe you can add real quality to our attack."

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"In conclusion, I think the most important thing in football is not the sport itself, but to inspire the players' potential. Believe me, at Arsenal, your talent and inspiration will be brought to their limit."

Qin Ming didn't feel anything from the first few sentences, but the last sentence struck a chord with him.

It made him a little tempted.

On the other end of the phone.

"Of course, I don't need you to give me an answer now. You can contact more teams, but I don't think any of them will be as sincere as I am."

Wenger seemed to be back to his first day managing Arsenal, but now he has experienced too much and is no longer as nervous as before.

On the contrary, he seemed quite relaxed and casually remarked, "I have another good story to tell you. After Pep left Barcelona, ​​he came to my house and said he wanted to play for Arsenal, but I refused him."

It must be said that Wenger is a charismatic person, and he is also very good at dealing with young people.

After talking with Francis Cage, Qin Ming met with Jonathan Barnett.

The British agent had finished all other matters long ago and was now fully focused on preparing for Qin Ming's transfer.

"Qin, countless teams have contacted me. First, I need to know your thoughts before I can help you choose the best team."

Barnett was laughing heartily.

He now feels that his eye for talent is absolutely amazing, having broken the Europa League goal-scoring record at the age of 17.

Could Messi, Ronaldo, and Ronaldo have done the same at the same age?

Moreover, Bale's recent performance at Real Madrid has made him realize that the Welshman is getting further and further away from the Ballon d'Or, so he plans to put more resources into Qin Ming.

This summer is not only a good time to transfer teams, but also a good time to land endorsements, boost commercial value, and fill your pockets with money!

"I have no intention of staying with the team. My first choice in the Premier League is Arsenal, but I am also open to contacting other teams."

It's not that Qin Ming is waiting for a high price to sell, but rather that the transfer issue is very complicated.

If Wenger doesn't handle things well and he doesn't leave himself any other options, isn't he just digging his own grave?

Moreover, his transfer is not something that can be decided in a single sentence; salary, image rights sharing, various bonuses, and so on all require detailed discussion.

"Leave this professional matter to me; my team is ready."

Jonathan Barnett is very confident.

He might not speak for himself elsewhere, but he still holds considerable influence in English football.

"By the way, the Marc O'Polo filming crew has arrived in Wolfsburg from Sweden. Let's go there together after the championship celebration tomorrow, and it'll be over soon."

Jonathan Barnett glanced at the schedule.

"Okay." Qin Ming nodded and returned to the villa, looking at the traces of life inside and the familiar surroundings.

I'm really going to miss leaving so suddenly, and then a message popped up on my phone.

Kicker: Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola is about to be sacked, and his next coaching job will most likely be in the Premier League. It is reported that Manchester City has already contacted Guardiola and will officially announce Pellegrini's resignation!

"get out of class is over."

Qin Ming suddenly felt a little embarrassed. Bayern Munich had a terrible season, failing to win any titles in any competition.

He contributed a great deal to it.

"Thinking about it, it's actually quite normal. Bayern's management wanted results, but they didn't achieve anything, so they definitely had to change the head coach."

De Bruyne said.

"Kevin, Manchester City contacted you, right?"

Qin Ming suddenly asked.

De Bruyne paused for a moment upon hearing this, then said, "Yes, they contacted Patrick, and they even mentioned Qin. Actually, I could—"

"Kevin!"

Qin Ming, sitting on the sofa, waved his hand, interrupting De Bruyne, "Da Vinci once said: The ultimate complexity will lead to ultimate simplicity."

"For the two of us, your simplest action is to create a goal, while my simplest action is more than just scoring. And when we have the ball at our feet, we are everything."

Do you understand what I mean?

Qin Ming looked at Ding Ding with a smile, knowing what she meant.

It's nothing more than lowering some of his treatment and joining the same team as him, but someone who never compromised when he was treated like that in his youth shouldn't compromise now.

He should join a team that suits him better and reach his true peak there.

What about yourself?

"Perhaps we will stand at opposite ends of the court in the future, but I believe that we will be stronger then than we are now."

A light shone in Qin Ming's dark pupils, a confidence that came from the depths of his soul.

De Bruyne smiled, but with a hint of sadness. In truth, he had long known that the price of growing up was parting, and that all good things must come to an end.

But the thought of becoming Qin Ming's opponent inexplicably excited him.

The small-town youth who would give anything for victory is back.

"Qin, our friendship will never change."

De Bruyne extended his hand.

Qin Ming gave Ding Ding a high five, raising his sharp eyebrows as he said, "Of course! We're the Wolfsburg Twins, how could we possibly lose those wonderful memories?"

the next day.

The celebrations for Wolfsburg's double title win have begun, and the whole city is buzzing with excitement.

The rousing team anthem echoed in every corner, and people wearing green and white jerseys could be seen everywhere. The team horn blared from morning until noon.

On the way from the VFL training ground to the municipal center, a double-decker bus bearing the Wolfsburg team logo slowly drove along, surrounded by fans.

Qin Ming forgot about the troubles of the transfer and fully enjoyed the moment.

The teammates also tacitly refrained from mentioning it.

Because they knew that Qin Ming and Ding Ding's performance had already far surpassed their own, asking them to stay was simply asking the impossible.

It's enough that we've had some good experiences together.

"ole! ole! ole!"

Qin Ming held the Europa League trophy and showed it to the enthusiastic fans.

"Qin! Hold on tight, or you'll fall!"

Thorn Lockhoff, standing next to him, looked very nervous.

"Thor, do you know what? I bought a championship trophy, the 1999 UEFA Cup!"

Qin Ming shouted in the other person's ear.

"My God! How much did you spend?"

Ton Lockhoff could hardly believe it; if he were Parma's owner, he wouldn't sell the trophy even if he went bankrupt and became penniless.

"Three hundred and thirty thousand euros!"

After Qin Ming finished speaking, he saw the shocked looks on everyone's faces.

This was the most money he had spent since he transmigrated, but he felt it was worth it.

Since this was his first season and a historic Europa League campaign, the Golden Boot award alone wasn't enough.

He also wants to add another prestigious trophy to his hall of fame.

"You really are rich, but with your abilities, you'll earn it back in no time."

Maranda was so envious she was practically drooling.

Qin Ming smiled but did not answer. If he followed the salary Arsenal offered, he could earn it back in less than two weeks.

The victory celebration lasted all day.

There will also be a fireworks display in the evening.

After entering June, Qin Ming did not return to China for the time being, but instead traveled to Berlin with Ding Ding.

They wanted to watch the 2014-15 Champions League final.

Barcelona vs. Juventus.

One is Barcelona with MSN, and the other is the four-time Serie A champion. Both teams are sure to put on a high-quality match.

However, what people didn't expect was that in the 4th minute of the game...

Messi's long diagonal pass tore apart Juventus's ironclad defense, and Iniesta, who had made a run into the box, assisted Rakitic's goal.

Juventus then began high pressing, pinning La Liga champions Barcelona in their own half and pulling one back with their high-pressure tactics.

But they forgot that their team's average age was 31, and 10 minutes later Messi found another opportunity to shoot.

Young Buffon surprisingly dropped the ball.

Suarez scored on the rebound, putting Suarez ahead again.

Thus, Juventus, whose physical condition was declining, found it difficult to maintain their high-pressure tactics and were dragged out into stoppage time by Barcelona's passing and possession.

Messi provided a through ball to Neymar, who scored the finishing goal.

Beep-beep-beep!
The moment the three whistles sounded, the Berlin Olympic Stadium erupted in deafening cheers from Barcelona fans.

Triple Crown Winner!
Four years after their last Champions League victory, they lifted the trophy again.

In the stands, Qin Ming looked down at the green field and saw young Buffon, Pirlo with a beard, and Xavi who was good at spinning around.

They are all getting old one by one. The football world is slowly about to welcome new superstars: the peak MSN trio, the dominant BBC trio, Pogba who loves getting his hair done, and Hazard, far away at Chelsea.

Qin Ming then looked at De Bruyne and added in his mind, "And the two of us too."

The mighty Yangtze River flows eastward, its waves washing away the heroes of the past.

As for who will reign supreme in the future, let's see who can stand at the pinnacle of honor through their own abilities.

Next.

Qin Ming went on a trip to Italy and didn't return to Shenzhen until June 8th.

After training with the national team for a few days, they went to participate in the Asian qualifiers, where the Chinese team faced the Bhutanese team.

The final result speaks for itself.

China defeated Bhutan 9-0, with Qin Ming scoring a hat-trick and displaying explosive form.

If Perrin hadn't substituted him, he probably would have scored again.

But since they're playing away from home, if things go too far, something bad might happen.

After the only match in June.

Qin Ming accepted several endorsements in China.

To be honest, he was quite surprised.

After all, in China, celebrities are the ones who are truly popular, while the commercial potential of athletes remains to be fully realized.

However, he has been favored by many brands that endorse him.

It can only be said that he underestimated his own influence. With Volkswagen Group's dazzlingly impressive data, brands were waving their money, eager to establish cooperative relationships with him.

After being screened by Barnett's team.

They chose Jianlibao (a popular Chinese beverage brand) in the food category and JD.com (a Chinese e-commerce platform) in the e-commerce platform category.

His long-time ambassador, Volkswagen, also signed a contract renewal.

Fortunately, it's very simple for athletes to shoot commercials; they just need to show off their sunny and healthy side, without spending too much time on them.

In just over ten days, he earned a large sum of money, more than he would earn playing football for a whole season.

Keep in mind that he was on a top salary at Wolfsburg.

"Money-driven football is really fierce."

Qin Ming couldn't help but sigh.

In modern society, football is more than just a sport; its commercial value is so great that talented and famous players can make money as easily as drinking water.

But no one ever complains about having too much money.

So he found a real estate manager introduced to him by Gao Lin and bought several more properties in first-tier cities such as Shenzhen and Shanghai, hoping they would appreciate in value.

He also gave his parents a sum of money so that they could enjoy life.

But then I thought about it again, and I'm not usually home, so we don't have many opportunities to spend time together. We only see each other a few times a year.

How unfilial!

So he took his parents to England to travel and keep track of his transfer at the same time.

During this process, he did not waste any time, but had Barnett arrange everything to maintain his basic training and ensure his condition as much as possible.

Otherwise, wait until the new season starts.

If he gains fifteen or sixteen pounds, he probably won't be able to run anymore.

He knew what his goal was.

Therefore, no matter how much money he receives from endorsements and advertisements, it will not cause him to lose sight of his original direction.

"Last season, we were considered a favorite to win the championship, and people thought we were ready to win. But what was the reality?"

"No! We're still the same as before, falling behind in the later stages of the league!"

"what is the reason?"

Wenger took off his gold-rimmed glasses and placed them on the table, then asked in a very calm tone, like a high school teacher.

Opposite him were Stan Kroenke and Alisher Usmanov, along with other members of Arsenal's management.

Wenger looked up at the person in front of him.

An American gentleman with well-defined features, noticeable wrinkles, and a neatly trimmed beard.

That's right, Stan Kroenke is a wealthy American who bought a 10% stake in Arsenal from Independent Television eight years ago.

They then launched an acquisition offensive.

Currently, he holds 66.64% of Arsenal's shares, making him Arsenal's largest shareholder.

Wenger's brown eyes shifted to another shareholder: Alisher Usmanov.

His chubby face always wears a smile, but a closer look reveals the sharpness in his eyes.

Compared to Stan Kroenke, the Russian has a more extensive experience, having invested in Facebook, Alibaba, and Xiaomi.

In recent years, his income has even surpassed that of Abu.

This shows just how rich he is.

"Cough cough."

Wenger coughed lightly to attract everyone's attention.

As a manager who has been able to control Arsenal for more than a decade.

He is not without means.

He knows who his enemies and who his allies are at this table today.

As the man who encouraged businessmen to de-offshore, Usmanov began reducing his Facebook shares, and his overseas portfolio started to shift towards Chinese companies.

Therefore, Qin Ming's significance goes beyond just football.

Sure enough, when Wenger casually uttered those words, the muscles around Usmanov's eyes twitched.

"After discussing with various departments, I decided to compete for the Chinese player, Qin!"

"His information is right here in front of you, followed by my analysis of him, including what changes he might bring to the club."

After Wenger finished speaking, he put his glasses back on, held up one finger, and said, "One hundred million pounds. I'll bring him back to the Emirates Stadium and take Arsenal to the next level."

"We should be able to generate £40 million from selling Mesut and other players. Adding that to the profits from this season, I still need at least £40 million."

Wenger's calm voice echoed in the conference room, plunging everyone into silence.

"Arsena, are you referring to going a step further, the Premier League title or the Champions League title?"

"And what specifically does 'change' refer to?"

Stan Kroenke's beard twitched, and he paused deliberately for a few seconds, as if hinting at something.

"All."

Wenger scoffed inwardly, looking down on Stan Kroenke.

Isn't it just that they want you to make a guarantee?
He recalled Arsenal's situation in recent years, noting that since Stan Kroenke became the largest shareholder, the Gunners had become a club that only wanted high output without high investment, which drew a lot of criticism.

Former director Ms. Smith regretted not being discerning enough to sell her shares and the accompanying gunman's power to Americans.

However, fans don't care who the owner is; they only see Wenger.

【Wenger Out】appeared out of nowhere.

"So what changes can he bring? From a professional point of view, we have an average possession rate of 65.1%, but we have fewer effective attacks than Everton."

"So here's the problem: our offense put up impressive numbers, but we didn't create any truly high-quality opportunities."

"why?"

"The reason is that other teams all have their own key player."

“We need to transform the relatively stagnant positioning and crowded midfield space into a sharp arrow with one person as the core.”

Wenger extended his index finger and drew the trajectory of an arrow in the air.

Pop, pop, pop!

Applause erupted in the conference room, and Usmanov spoke.

"Arsena makes a lot of sense, I think I'm convinced!"

"I suggest we increase investment in the new season. Running a club is like doing business; without investment, there will be no return."

"Are you right?"

With a similar yet different purpose to Wolfsburg, he wanted to buy Qin Ming back, even if it meant paying out of his own pocket.

of course.

As a businessman, he wouldn't be foolish enough to do that; instead, he would drag Stan Kroenke into spending money.

Stan Kroenke fell silent for a long time upon hearing this.

Usmanov owns at least 30.4% of the shares.

Although he doesn't have absolute authority, he can't be stopped if someone wants to trip him up.

Arsenal has been reducing its spending in recent years because of the ownership dispute between the two players.

The other side is now using a strategy of retreat to advance.

How to do?
"Spending so much money to buy a 17-year-old child, are you sure this isn't gambling?"

Stan Kroenke frowned.

"He is the all-time top scorer in the Europa League, only four goals away from the Bundesliga Golden Boot, and his commercial value far exceeds our imagination."

"Wolfsburg's broadcast data this season has increased by 2100% compared to last season. I don't need to elaborate on how much profit is involved."

"Most importantly, he can bring the necessary changes to Arsenal."

Wenger knew that Stan Kroenke didn't understand football, just like Manchester United owner Glazer, but he still patiently explained it to him.

Usmanov, standing nearby, also provided an assist.

It wasn't just because of Qin Ming, but also because he admired Wenger and thought the other was very skilled.

Even though he knew his identity and that Wenger didn't particularly like him.

This is also why Arsenal chose Stan Kroenke when they were acquired.

Don't be surprised.

Wenger already held this position at Arsenal seven years ago.

Now it seems Wenger has made mistakes too, Usmanov laughed until his eyes narrowed.

He was somewhat looking forward to seeing what Arsenal's future would look like.

Stan Kroenke remained silent for a long time, leading people to believe that the meeting had ended badly, until the silence in the meeting room was finally broken.

“Okay, we will increase our investment, but I want to see results.”

"Phew." Wenger let out a long sigh of relief.

After everyone had left, he remained sitting in the conference room, reminiscing about ten years ago.

At that time, he was dealing with the chaos during Manchester United's rebuilding process, and they had finally achieved an unbeaten record.

But unexpectedly, it wasn't long before they were replaced by Chelsea, who were driving ruble tanks.

Looking back now, it might not have been a bad thing if Usmanov had acquired it entirely.

People always romanticize the path they haven't walked.

Wenger reached out and buttoned his suit jacket; the whole process went very smoothly, unlike zipping up a zipper.

He then got up and left the conference room.

The most difficult step has been solved, so now we'll have some work to do.

As for whether it's success or death.

Time will tell.

(End of this chapter)