Starting with playing defensive midfield for Evergrande

Chapter 90 The train to the next stop has arrived. Happy New Year!
"Su, you played exceptionally well, flawlessly well, but do you know why you lost?"

"Just like with that first goal you conceded, I know you're completely exhausted."

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Su Hao's head was buzzing!
There was nothing he could do; he genuinely hadn't expected that Guardiola, the opposing coach, would actually come over to him immediately after the match to give him a talk about the game.

And he did it without any restraint, right in front of a huge group of reporters who were holding cameras and surrounding the two of them.

"I'm sorry, and although it might be a bit inappropriate to say this, I still want to say that with your talent and strengths, staying in China is the best option. You know that!"

"As you've seen, at this stage at Bayern, I..."

Forehead.
At first, Su Hao thought Guardiola was just too eager to nurture talent, which led to his excessive desire to teach.
But as I listened, something seemed off.

尤其是在最后老瓜给自己讲起了现如今他的拜仁所打的4-1-4-1阵型，他那第二个1与自己可以完美契合这块子后.
Su Hao finally realized what was happening!

Is this guy subtly digging into himself?

Is this how you play?

Of course, Guardiola is a prominent figure, and after saying all that, he still didn't dare to directly say "be my son."

After smiling and patting himself on the shoulder at the end, Guardiola left first.

Guagua is gone.

Su Hao then turned and walked towards his teammates who were lying on the grass like dead fish.

"Damn, I'm exhausted. Ugh, I was really hoping we could actually beat Bayern!"

Gao Lin, who started and played the entire match, rubbed his leg and said with a wry smile.

Beside him was Rong Hao, who had already recovered.

With one in each hand, Su Hao pulled both of them up.

At that moment, Marcello Lippi happened to walk up to the Evergrande players.

Facing his own disciples who had given their all, the old man sincerely applauded these Evergrande players who, despite being vastly inferior in skill, had managed to grit their teeth and lead for over seventy minutes.

"Evergrande! Well done!"

"Evergrande! Well done!"

"Evergrande! Well done!"

Lippi was extremely pleased, and the die-hard Evergrande fans in the stands who had fought alongside the players until the very end naturally cheered loudly for Su Hao and the others with tears in their eyes.

Honestly, what more could these fans ask for than to be able to put up such a good fight against Bayern Munich?

Post-match press conference.

Knowing that this would be Su Hao's last appearance in front of the media as a Guangzhou Evergrande player, Lippi made an unprecedented move by bringing Su Hao along.

When the reporters at the scene saw that it wasn't Zheng Zhi who was there today, they naturally became excited.

There's no way around it; right now, the most talked-about player in the entire Club World Cup isn't Guardiola, nor Robben or Ribery!

The most talked-about person is this 16-year-old Chinese superstar who, under Mendes' management, has almost secured the record for the winter transfer window!
"Su, will you be leaving Guangzhou Evergrande during the winter transfer window? Where will you be next?"

"Su! I'm a reporter from Marca. Rumor has it that you've been in contact with Professor Wenger ever since that meeting in Australia. Is Arsenal your next destination?"

"Su, Guardiola talked to you a lot right after the match. Could you tell us what you talked about, and whether it was Guardiola?"

The reporters were very excited, and all their questions focused on where Su Hao would be next.

However, when facing reporters, Su Hao still maintained Mendes's strategy of maintaining an air of mystery.

"I never said I would leave Evergrande this year. I'm very happy at Evergrande, and I haven't thought about leaving yet!"

Got it!
Although everyone in the world knows that Mendes has essentially given Su Hao a special product showcase today, Su Hao still doesn't steer the conversation in that direction at all, just like before.

Seeing that they couldn't get any bombshells out of Su Hao, the reporters turned their attention to Marcello Lippi, who had remained silent since entering the room.
However.
Su Hao couldn't get anything out of him.
How could the seasoned Lippi possibly let the reporters get anything out of him!

There's nothing particularly interesting or exciting going on with Evergrande.

But looking at Bayern Munich...
Facing the reporters with their cameras and microphones, Guardiola spoke up without any hesitation.

"Yes! Bayern Munich is indeed considering buying Suarez in the winter transfer window!"

"It's not just Bayern, didn't you see those people in the VIP stands? They're not Bayern fans, are they here to cheer for Bayern?"

"I said before the match that Su is an excellent player!"

"It's precisely because of his presence that this match has become so difficult!"

"16 years old!"

"It's hard to imagine how he managed to do all that!"

"And as you all saw, if it weren't for Müller's goal at the end..."

Guardiola spoke highly of Su Hao, so highly that even the reporters present were somewhat surprised.

After all, Guardiola is a world-renowned Messi supporter!
Moreover, Guardiola directly admitted at the press conference that Bayern Munich is still pursuing Suarez.

That night!

Chinese star scores against Bayern Munich, Guardiola exclaims in disbelief!

Mendes officially kicks off the winter transfer window bidding frenzy; China's Su may become the first Asian to win a European transfer window bid!

Breaking news: Manchester City joins the race for Suarez, has prepared a £50 million signing bonus!

Bayern Munich has submitted another formal transfer request to Guangzhou Evergrande, but Guangzhou Evergrande has not yet responded.

After a Club World Cup semi-final, nobody cared who would win the championship.

However, everyone's attention was focused on Su Hao's winter transfer window.

only!

Just as all the media outlets were hyping up the news of Su Hao's transfer.

Su Hao invited the entire Evergrande team to the best Chinese restaurant in Morocco.

Although he told reporters that he would stay with Evergrande, Su Hao was never lying to his good brothers.

Furthermore, with the Club World Cup over and no more matches to play, the entire Guangzhou Evergrande team disbanded in Morocco.

So, taking advantage of the last opportunity to be with himself and the rest of the team, Su Hao decided to throw himself a small farewell dinner in Morocco.

"Brothers, I won't waste time with the theme of today's meal. Although Xiao Hao has only been with Evergrande for one season, I believe that everyone here considers him one of our own!"

"This season, from the Chinese Super League to the AFC Champions League, the Chinese FA Cup, and even the Club World Cup!"

"Honestly, we really have no regrets!"

"If we can push Bayern Munich to that point, we'll have something to brag about for the rest of our lives!"

"Hey! Actually, I really want to continue like this with Xiao Hao and win four consecutive Chinese Super League titles, and maybe even defend our AFC Champions League title!"

"But, it's both a pity and a relief that our Xiao Hao is going to a bigger stage!"

"In this world, there is no feast that doesn't end!"

"Enough said, everyone, let's have a toast first. I hope our Xiao Hao can make us Chinese proud when he goes to Europe, and let these damn foreigners know that Chinese people can play football well too!"

Farewell dinners are always filled with sadness.

Especially after the senior Zheng Zhi started his speech with a wine glass, he ended up choking up before he could finish.

"Haozi, that's enough talk, let's have a drink. But drink less, don't get fucking drunk. I don't want to be associated with underage people!"

The dishes had been served long ago, but no one touched their chopsticks. Instead, after Zheng Zhi gave his opening remarks, every Evergrande player lined up with a wine glass in hand.

"Brother Ting, you're making it sound like I'm a coward. Come on, let's see who collapses first today!"

although
Although Su Hao knew that drinking was a very bad habit for professional athletes.

But looking at these familiar faces that had long been a part of his life, Su Hao couldn't care less about anything else at this moment.

Professional athletes are human too. If they care about these things even at a farewell dinner, what's the point of their lives?

"Xiao Hao, you really need to take it easy!"

Su Hao let go and gulped down the beer in his glass.

"Su! It's so great to meet you in China. You're the best teammate I've had in my career so far!"

After meeting Feng Xiaoting, Su Hao was somewhat surprised to find that the second person he met was Conca.

As far as I can remember, when I first came to Evergrande, Zheng Zhi called this guy over, but he made an excuse about taking care of his kids and didn't come!

"Me too. What are your plans? Are you leaving?"

"No! I forgot to tell you, I've already renewed my contract with Evergrande. I know that if you leave and I leave too, Evergrande won't be able to defend their title next year!"

"Haha!! Cheers!"

After saying that, Su Hao and Conca also downed their glasses of wine in one gulp.

Su Hao, who had drunk two glasses, didn't seem to have any reaction, but Conca, who doesn't usually drink, choked and his eyes were watering!
"Damn it, Xiao Hao, I never thought we'd have to say goodbye so soon. I still remember the first time I saw you, you were all alone on the training field, banging against the goalposts, and that idiot Lin Peng was stupid enough to say he was going to teach you a lesson. In the end, that bastard..."

"Damn it, Lao Qin, can you please not include me? You always have to bring this up, as if I'm the only one who got tricked by Xiao Hao. You've been eating shit all the time since then, haven't you?"

"That's different. I was passively waiting for trouble; you were actively courting it!"

"You motherfucker, you bastard xxxx"

"Haha! You two just love to bicker. Can't you get Lao Qin to drink this already? There are people waiting in line!"

"Alright! I'll speed it up, speed it up!"

"Come on! I'll sing one for Lao Hao! My good brother! If you can't drink anymore, you'd better sing for me!"

"Stop singing! Your singing is making me want to throw up!"

"Xiao Hao, remember to take good care of yourself when you go to Europe. I heard..."

"Holy crap, are you drunk? How can you say that? Do you think Xiao Hao is like you?!"

"Waaaaah! Haozi, why did you leave? Who's going to train with me now that you're gone? The apartment will be empty!"

"Hey guys! Come on, let's take a picture with Haozi. Maybe this is our last chance. Who knows, I might get sold by Evergrande at the end of the season!"

"That's true. I heard that Evergrande has already started buying players in the transfer market. Sigh! This really is the last chance. Come on, Haozi, you stand in the middle!"

"Come on everyone! Say it together! Cheese!!!"

Su Hao had no idea how many drinks he had that night.

Anyway, my last impression was that Zheng Zhi carried me back to the hotel.

However, although Su Hao forgot what happened, Liao Lisheng sent the group photo of everyone laughing on his phone to the Evergrande group chat.

In the photo!
Su Hao really stood in the center position.

To his left was Muriqui, the Cheetah; to his right was Elkeson; in front of him was Conca; and behind him was Zheng Zhi!
And Feng Xiaoting too!
Of course, there are also Zhao Xuri, Qin Sheng, and Huang Bowen.
Everyone in the photo is smiling so happily.

The smile is as if everything in the future will change starting with this photo!
2013 12 Month 18 Day.

After Evergrande officially disbanded in Morocco, some players went to the Maldives, some to France, and some to Hawaii!
Only Zheng Zhi and Liao Lisheng, one old and one young, didn't have any intention of taking a vacation and obediently chose to return to China to continue training.

As for Su Hao...

Because Mendes is still dealing with those seasoned veterans at various clubs, Su Hao can only return to China temporarily to await news.

And so, the once packed private plane belonging to Lao Xu was reduced to just Su Hao, Zheng Zhi, and Liao Lisheng.

On the empty plane, perhaps truly feeling the pain of parting, the three barely spoke a word the entire way.

Zheng Zhi feels like he'll never have any underlings again!
Liao Lisheng felt he had no training partners left.

Su Hao, on the other hand, began to worry about whether he could adapt to life abroad.

The flight, which lasted more than ten hours, came to an end.

Su Hao also rode in his own car, driven by his father, to officially return home and begin his holiday.

Without travel, parties, or business activities, Su Hao simply started his life as a shut-in, except for his daily extra training.

Playing LOL, playing World of Warcraft, eating my mother's lovingly prepared nutritious meals, enduring my mother's ultimate fifty-six forms of nagging, and being scolded for waking up my husband!
3 days later!

That is, December 22, 2013.

Bayern Munich defeated hosts Casablanca 5-0 to lift the 2013 Club World Cup trophy, becoming the first German team to win four titles.

On this day, Su Hao was at home, passionately completing the Siege of Orgrimmar achievement in World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria version 5.4.

As for Mendes...

After a secret meeting with Manchester City executives, Mendes, despite being photographed by reporters, still went directly to the Manchester United club building.

2013 12 Month 23 Day.

Sina Sports reporters photographed Su Hao wearing a mask, riding a bicycle with his mother to the Xihua Meat and Vegetable Market to buy groceries. The reporters also photographed Su's mother, who already has tens of millions of assets, still haggling with the vegetable vendors for a long time while buying groceries.

Su Hao, on the other hand, obediently carried a large pile of meat and vegetables in both hands without urging his mother to hurry up at all.

On the same day, Mendes ended his stay in England and boarded a flight to Italy.

2013 12 Month 24 Day.

The so-called Christmas Eve!
Without any of the ridiculous "Anpao" missions, Su Hao remained at home, watching mindless TV dramas.

However, it happened around midnight.

Su Hao received a call from his agent.

Of course, Mendes' call at this time was not to wish Su Hao a Merry Christmas, but because after more than ten days of complicated operations, Su Hao's preliminary list of candidates for the next company was finally finalized.

According to Mendes, he had already bought a plane ticket to China for the following day.

Su Hao's transfer has officially entered its final countdown.

2013 12 Month 26 Day.

There are five days left until the New Year.

Su Hao also met his agent, Jorge Mendes, at the airport. Mendes had been busy with work all this time!
Mendes is a very efficient person, and on the way to the hotel, he told Su Hao about his achievements during this period.

"Su! Your performance at the Club World Cup was absolutely perfect!"

"You know what? Those guys in the VIP stands almost came to blows over you!"

"Haha, and another thing, Manchester City's Soriano is an angel! He called right at the most crucial moment!"

"A perfect assist!"

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Mendes kept talking the whole way.

Upon arriving at the luxury suite that Evergrande had prepared for Mendes, Mendes instructed his assistant to place the documents he had prepared in front of Su Hao.

"Su! Let's look at the Italian side first!"

Inter Milan!

"Inter Milan has fallen from grace since Mourinho's departure after achieving the treble. However, in terms of historical heritage, Inter Milan is still one of the strongest teams in Italy, and their tolerance for international players is also the best in Italy. Apart from that, it seems that Inter Milan has no other advantages. The team is aging, with players over 28 years old. I think Inter Milan will not improve for at least the next few years."

"Of course, Inter Milan also promised me that if you join, they would build the team around you if possible. Okay, forget I said that, Inter Milan can be passed over immediately, even if they promised a signing fee of 2500 million euros!"

"Next up is AC Milan!"

"Their core right now is Balotelli. Okay, that can be skipped too. I don't think you can coexist peacefully with someone who's mentally challenged, and I don't want you getting into unnecessary lawsuits because of beating up your teammates in the locker room!"

"Then it's Juventus!" "Well, it's quite amazing! Su! Did you know? Juventus has a player named Paul Pogba. Last year, he was just a newcomer at Manchester United. Although his talent was already renowned in Europe years ago, it wasn't until this half-season, under Pirlo's guidance, that he truly found his path. Many people say that his way of handling the ball in midfield is very similar to yours, but in terms of passing accuracy and success rate, he is far inferior to you!"

"However, even though this Pogba is far inferior to you, Juventus still believes they can continue to develop him, which is why they only offered you a signing bonus of less than 2000 million euros. My opinion is also PASS!"

"There are only these three teams in Serie A. I haven't even contacted the others! After all, their poor reputation is an obstacle to developing your commercial value!"

Got it!
Su Hao originally wanted to hear about Rome, Lazio, Fiorentina, and so on, but what happened?

Mendes didn't take the other teams seriously at all.

Even according to Mendes's tone, these teams buying him would actually affect his commercial value development?
"In the Bundesliga, it's just Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund!"

"I know Klopp of Dortmund doesn't want to stay there anymore. Perhaps soon, at the end of this season, Dortmund will begin a very difficult period. So, even if they are very sincere and offer a signing fee of 3000 million euros, I still don't recommend going to Dortmund. Um, the rumor is that Dortmund's top scorer, that Polish Lewandowski, has already reached a preliminary verbal agreement with Bayern. Perhaps at the end of the season, both sides will make an official announcement!"

"Next up is Bayern Munich!"

"Su!"

"Really! Just one match, and you so easily won over the arrogant Guardiola. Bayern Munich initially offered a signing bonus of €2600 million, payable in installments over two years. But at halftime, Bayern changed their minds. Apparently, Guardiola himself called the Bayern manager, offering a €3000 million signing bonus, plus a guaranteed contract with playing time!"

When it comes to Bayern Munich, Su Hao finally heard a choice that he thought was pretty good.

A signing fee of 3000 million!
This number is probably the highest in history for a player of his age.

As far as I can remember, Neymar only received a signing bonus of 850 million euros from Barcelona in the first half of the year. Although the signing bonus was not high, the total value of Neymar's five-year contract was guaranteed to be at least 4950 million euros!

However, this is only the initial screening stage that Mendes mentioned. If I am really interested in Bayern Munich, given Mendes' level, even if I can't get a contract as generous as Maldini's, I can at least get a mid-to-high salary at Bayern.
"Su, don't rush to make a choice. You're only considering a general direction right now. The winter transfer window is very long, so we don't need to make a decision so early!"

"I know, I was just thinking about what Guardiola said to me!"

"Oh! By the way, I was also about to ask you, what exactly did that guy say to you?"

“他说他现在为拜仁慕尼黑改造的4-1-4-1阵容中，我的特点是最适合他第二个1的！”

"Haha, I knew that guy would suddenly call their baptist! It seems Guardiola really likes you!"

"Alright, let's not talk about Bayern for now. Next up are the Premier League clubs!"

"First of all, I have to mention Manchester City, which is often called a nouveau riche club. It's outrageous. Soriano demanded a signing fee of 4000 million euros just because you could tap into the Chinese market. That's the highest of all clubs! Without a doubt! And Soriano said that Manchester City has a unique advantage that no other club has: they previously had a Chinese player."

Directly 4000!
It has to be said that after hearing Mendes's figure, Su Hao was also impressed by Mansour's extravagance.

If Mansour plays this way, isn't Manchester City just the Guangzhou Evergrande of the Premier League?
However, to be honest, among all the options available to Su Hao, the one he cares least about is money.

If he were only after money, he could easily stay with Evergrande and earn the world's highest salary without much difficulty.

Mendes patiently kept talking.

It wasn't until Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea, who hadn't contacted him, that he finally got to the point.

Mendes finally uttered the last name he valued most.

"at last!"

"That means Arsenal!"

"Su! Let me put it this way, if we're just talking about how much they value you, Arsenal and Wenger are definitely the highest of all these teams, without a doubt!"

"As you know, ever since that incident in Australia, Wenger's eyes have never left you!"

"And you know what? Because of you, Arsenal kept all their transfer funds during the summer transfer window, including the 5500 million they originally planned to use to buy Özil."

"Wenger has talked to me countless times. As long as you are willing to go to Arsenal, he will pay the signing fee until I am satisfied. Moreover, not only the signing fee, Wenger is even willing to give up the image rights!"

"As for your playing time, Wenger showed me several tactical setups he specifically devised for you."

"All right!"

"Honestly, I think Arsenal is definitely the best team for you right now."

“They are in dire need of midfielders right now. Although Ramsey has performed well, his defensive and tempo control abilities are not up to Wenger’s standards. I think that with your ability, you don’t even need a transition period. You could start right away at Arsenal!”

"And in other aspects, Wenger also said that he is willing to offer you Arsenal's top salary!"

Mendes has finished presenting his work.

Su Hao naturally began to think about it as well.

As a time traveler, Su Hao was well aware that Mendes' analysis was so accurate that he even suspected that the guy might have some kind of precognitive ability.

Just as Mendes said, Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund, and Manchester United, which were doing quite well before, began to decline completely after 13 years.

One Premier League team couldn't even secure a top-four finish in the Premier League years later.

And the other teams, taken into account...

It seems that my choices are now limited to Bayern Munich and Arsenal.

Based on what Guardiola said to him after the match, Su Hao was certain that if he joined Bayern Munich, he wouldn't have to worry about whether Guardiola would give him a chance.

And as long as Guardiola gives him a chance, with his current passing score of 90 and experience at 30 years old, he will be able to succeed.

He's definitely a strong contender for a first-round pick, and with a little more effort to improve his balance and ball control, a starting position is practically guaranteed.

As for Arsenal...
Okay, there's nothing more to say.

A starting position, a team playing around him, a signing bonus, and even a maximum salary and negotiable image rights benefits.

This seems like there's no need to even consider it.

However, as Mendes said.

The winter transfer window hasn't even started yet, so there's no need to make a decision so early.

"Jorge, choose between Bayern and Arsenal!"

"Yes! Su, you think the same way I do. I will continue to contact these two clubs. In my opinion, we should negotiate at least 70% of your image rights!"

70%!

This ratio is exactly the same as Cristiano Ronaldo's.

Upon hearing the 70%, Su Hao nodded gratefully to Mendes.

At least in this respect, Su Hao felt that he was not much inferior to Ronaldo in Mendes' eyes.

Mendes is very busy.

So busy that he only had a simple meal with Su Hao before rushing off to the Evergrande club.

After all, Su Hao's ownership still belongs to Evergrande.

Even though President Xu publicly stated nationwide that Su Hao's transfer fee for going abroad was only a symbolic 1 yuan, all the necessary procedures still had to be followed.

Moreover, when dealing with the remaining financial transactions between Su Hao and Evergrande, Mendes originally suggested taking a step back, saying that he could use some legal tax avoidance techniques during the transfer to save Su Hao a large amount of income tax.

However, Su Hao told Mendes not to interfere with his tax issues in China.

Oh shit!

Su Hao was an experienced person; he remembered that many years later, a certain Bing, who was at the height of his power, was completely brought down from his pedestal by a tax whistleblower's letter regarding a dual contract.

Besides, Su Hao is a genuine patriotic and radical youth. Paying taxes is a basic civic duty, so how could he possibly have any bad intentions?

However, this will happen when they arrive overseas.
Su Hao is different. In Su Hao's view, when it comes to paying taxes to foreigners in the future, he will try to avoid it by any means possible, and if he can avoid it by any means possible, he will try to avoid it by 200%!
Mendes got busy.

Domestic media also captured images of Mendes meeting with Su Hao and then rushing to the Evergrande club to meet with General Manager Xu, whom he had met several times before.

All of this naturally made the media and fans across the country realize that Su Hao, the crown prince of Evergrande and the crown prince of the national team, is about to officially embark on his overseas career.

2013 12 Month 31 Day.

It's 11 p.m. in London, England.

Two days ago, Wenger's Arsenal had just finished their 19th round of Premier League matches.

1: 0!

The professor defeated Newcastle United and won the game, but this game came at a heavy price for him.

Aaron Ramsey.

The midfielder, who has been Arsenal's best performer so far this season, was unexpectedly injured in the 67th minute of the second half during a challenge with a Newcastle player.

Yes, it's still my right calf!

The leg that was broken before!

Although the team doctor said after the diagnosis that Ramsey's injury was not serious and that he would be able to return to the field in just over a month.

But
Having failed to acquire a strong midfielder during the summer transfer window, and with Ramsey's unexpected injury, Arsenal are now almost at the point of having no available players.

As a last resort, Wenger has even started calling up players from the reserve team to the first team.

However, even so, Wenger still has no intention of immediately using the 6000 million transfer budget he has reserved.

because
"Professor, Mendes has replied; he might arrive in London as early as tomorrow!"

Since Ramsey's injury, Wenger has finally heard some news that he can be somewhat comforted by.

"Okay! Remember to let me know when Mendes arrives!"

"Okay, Professor, it's almost midnight, aren't you going to rest?"

The assistant watched as the professor, who had just replied to her, put his glasses back on and hunched over his desk again, and asked him with some concern.

Yes!

Today is December 31, 2013.

It will be New Year's Day in a little over half an hour.

The entire club, even the doorman, went home to spend the New Year with their families. Only Wenger seemed unable to let go of something, sitting at his old, dilapidated desk that he had used for over a decade.

"You go back first! Oh! By the way, Steve, please give Catherine a Happy New Year for me!"

"Professor, okay, thank you!"

Steve Ballder wanted to try to persuade Wenger again, but seeing that he had completely immersed himself in his work once more, Steve Ballder could only shake his head, sigh, and quietly close Wenger's door.

2013 years!
The professor's most difficult year.

That summer, he missed out on three people he had always longed for.

Due to a stalemate in negotiations over a €4500 million transfer fee, Gonzalo Higuain was ultimately snatched away by Napoli.

After losing Van Persie, Wenger considered Higuain as the best replacement for a long time.

He missed out on the little pipe just because of that damn money!

The second one is Suarez.

£4000 million + £1!

This is arguably the thing Wenger regrets most so far.

He had already reached an agreement with Suarez and Suarez's agent.

Unfortunately, Suarez's agent said that Suarez's contract has a 4000+1 clause, meaning that if the transfer fee exceeds 4000 million euros, even if it is only 1 euro, Liverpool must let Suarez leave.

then
Perhaps out of his mind, Wenger actually made a bid of £4000 + 1 to Liverpool.

This result naturally enraged Liverpool.

After Liverpool angrily agreed to Suarez's pay rise demand, Wenger once again missed out on a top striker he greatly admired.

The third one.
Former Real Madrid player, Eriksen.
It was precisely because of these three missed deals.

This not only put Wenger in the eye of the storm among many of his own fans, but also led to him being publicly criticized by Usmanov, Arsenal's second-largest shareholder, in front of the media.

Usmanov's remarks were sharp.

He criticized Wenger and Kroenke as two rats without any ambition.

It is precisely because the two of them are always content with finishing in the top four of the league that Arsenal has not won a single championship trophy that they can be proud of for so many years.

Usmanov's words received support from many Arsenal fans.

This made Wenger the most awkward person in the entire Arsenal, without exception.

When facing the higher-ups, Wenger expressed his understanding of Kroenke's reluctance to invest money, but he also repeatedly called for "moderately increased investment." The record-breaking transfer fee of 60 million was the result of his mediation.

As for the Russian who only thinks about getting into the board and turning Arsenal into a second Chelsea, Wenger acknowledges his ambition but opposes the logic of "money-driven football" and insists on youth training plus cost-effective signings.

then
Wenger found himself in the most awkward situation of being disliked by both of them.

"call!"

1 a.m. in London.

Wenger finally rubbed his glasses, which were so sore he could barely open them, and stood up, supporting his back.

He wrote down the lineup for the next round of the league and the potential problems that might arise.

However, he still needs to go to the infirmary tomorrow to inquire about the specific time of Ramsey's return.

Of course, the most important thing is whether he can wait for Mendes to come tomorrow.

During this period, he had convinced Kroenke that as long as Su Hao could be signed, the proportion of Su Hao's image rights could be appropriately relaxed.

Unfortunately, this percentage still falls short of the 70% that Mendes approves of.

Of course, although it's less than 70%, it's not an impossible task if he perseveres.

As for the signing fee.
Wenger was actually mentally prepared.

Especially after learning that the annoying Manchester City had also joined the battle for Su Hao.

Wenger is even willing to spend 4500 million euros to sign Suho!
salary?

These are naturally not things that need to be considered.

Without Van Persie, Arsenal no longer has any wage war.

In the professor's view, as long as your performance is worthy, he can raise your salary to a price that satisfies him, regardless of who you are.

He had everything prepared.

现在
All that's left is for that super midfielder, a three-in-one midfielder who seems tailor-made for him, to arrive at the Emirates Stadium.

The thought of that dark-haired boy wearing his Arsenal jersey and orchestrating the team's formation at the Emirates Stadium instantly dispelled all of the professor's previous fatigue.

"Clap clap clap!"

It was late at night in London.

However, a group of drunken teenagers, from who knows where, set off fireworks late at night.

In the quiet night, the sound of the fireworks, though far away, still reached the ears of the silver-haired man.

Standing in the empty parking lot of Arsenal Football Club.

Wenger also subconsciously turned his head to look at the dazzling light that had suddenly sprung up from the ground.

“New Year’s Day!”

P.S.: I've been building up to this for so long, so I'll stop being cryptic. Arsenal, please.

Having written books for so many years, I've always regarded Arsène Wenger as a tragic supporting character in the "temperature difference" (a metaphor for poor performance).

This time, let Wenger be given a permanent position.

Of course, Arsenal is just a transitional club. And it seems it can only be a transitional club!

Finally, as always, I'm begging for monthly votes. I have to take care of patients during the day and run between hotels, hospitals, and internet cafes. Please don't criticize me!
(End of this chapter)