Football: Three sure-fire weaknesses in every match!

Milan.

late at night.

Inside a private room in a high-end clubhouse in the city center.

The room was softly lit.

Several modern art paintings are hanging on the wall.

On the long table were bottled water, coffee, red wine, and several freshly printed documents.

One side of the table.

Giorgio Armani was sitting there.

Her silver hair was neatly styled.

His suit was impeccably tailored.

Even when he's just sitting quietly, he looks like a work of art that has been precisely cut out.

On the other side.

Lin Qi's agent, Raiola, leaned back in his chair.

His expression was listless.

But those eyes always remained bright.

Like a lion lying on the ground.

It appears that nothing has been moved.

In fact, they were already prepared to seize any openings the opponent made.

Ferrero sat next to him.

His expression was even more excited than before.

We won 3-0 tonight.

Lin Qi's hat trick.

Business calls kept coming in.

Now he's sitting at the same table with someone of Armani's caliber, discussing contracts.

He felt he had never had such a smooth life.

Armani spoke first.

The sound was steady.

"My thinking is very simple."

"Lin Qi is the main spokesperson."

"Several key Sampdoria players appeared as supporting actors."

Bruno Fernandez.

"Muriel".

"Torreira."

"Viviano".

"They can form a visual theme that combines youth, energy, victory, and the spirit of Italian football."

He paused for a moment.

He looked at Raiola.

"certainly."

"The core is Lin Qi."

Raiola did not speak immediately.

He simply raised an eyebrow.

Armani continued:

"Armani has a stable market among high-income groups in China."

"But if it's just high-end ready-to-wear, then it's still too narrow."

"Lin Qi is different."

"He's young."

"Chinese".

"It's becoming a sensation in Serie A."

"Another hat trick at the San Siro."

"His image can help our brand reach a younger and broader middle class."

"It's not about lowering the brand's image."

"Instead, it expands the entry point."

Ferrero nodded immediately.

Yes, yes.

"young."

"China".

"Middle class".

"football."

"Once these words are released, the money will come to you on its own."

Raiola glanced at him.

"Mr. Ferrero."

Money won't come to you on its own.

He tapped the contract with his fingers.

"I got the money for the players."

Ferrero's lips twitched.

This guy never forgets to emphasize how valuable he is, no matter what.

Armani smiled.

That's why we're sitting here.

The first offer was released.

Armani's initial proposal:

Lin Qi's personal endorsement contract is for two years.

Basic endorsement fee: 180 million euros per year.

Scope of use of portrait: Europe, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea.

GG formats: print GG, short video GG, online platform placement, and in-store materials.

Additional bonus: If Wakabayashi scores 15 goals in Serie A this season, an additional 30 euros will be awarded.

If a player is shortlisted in the top three for the Golden Boy award, an additional 50 euros will be awarded.

If the Golden Boy award is won, an additional 100 million euros will be awarded.

Ferrero's eyes lit up when he saw the numbers.

But he hadn't had a chance to speak yet.

Raiola simply closed the file.

"not enough."

Armani looked at him.

"What's not enough?"

Raiola leaned forward slightly.

"There isn't enough anywhere."

"First."

"Lin Qi is no ordinary young player."

"He is the first truly phenomenal striker to emerge in the Chinese market in Serie A."

"second."

"His goal tonight was no ordinary one."

"It's a hat trick at San Siro."

"third."

"You're not buying a face."

"You're buying a story."

"Young Chinese people are coming to Italy."

"From being ignored to defeating Inter Milan, Juventus, and AC Milan."

"He enabled Asian players to stand tall in front of European powerhouses."

"This story is valuable."

Armani did not refute this.

He simply nodded slightly.

"So what's your number?"

Raiola stretched out three fingers.

Three years.

"400 million euros per year."

"The signing fee is 300 million euros."

Ferrero nearly choked on his coffee.

He suddenly turned his head to look at Raiola.

His eyes said:

You're really daring to drive like that.

Armani's assistant behind him was also taken aback for a moment.

The atmosphere instantly became tense.

Armani himself remained quite calm.

"This price is close to the commercial contracts of established top-tier superstars."

Raiola shrugged.

"That's fine."

"This means you still have the opportunity to use the money of established A-list superstars to buy early contracts of future superstars."

Ferrero couldn't help but whisper:

"Doesn't this sound like real estate?"

Raiola didn't even glance at him.

"Mr. Ferrero, sometimes real estate prices don't even rise as fast as football players'."

"This is Lin Qi's price today, but the price won't be the same after the next match!"

The people in the room all laughed.

The tense atmosphere eased slightly.

Armani said slowly:

"I can increase my personal endorsement fee."

"But 400 million euros a year is too high."

"Furthermore, we also hope to be affiliated with the club."

He looked at Ferrero.

"Sampdoria's training kit is GG."

"Background of the pre-match press conference."

"Home stadium perimeter poster resources".

"And some of the jersey sleeve patches were visible."

Ferrero immediately sat up straight.

This is his battlefield.

"Armband?"

The smile on his face instantly turned commercial.

"Mr. Armani, the armband is another matter."

"Lin Qi belongs to the players."

"But Sampdoria belongs to the club."

"If you want Lin Qi, you can talk to Raiola."

"If you want a spot at Sampdoria, you'll have to talk to me."

Raiola looked up at him.

"It's rare to see Mr. Ferrero finally say something professional."

Ferrero glared at him.

"I've always been professional."

Raiola muttered to himself:

"Turn off the phone professionally."

Ferrero pretended not to hear.

Negotiations continue.

Armani proposed a package deal:

Lin Qizhu is the spokesperson.

Bruno Fernandes, Muriel, Torreira, and Viviano participated in the team's GG filming.

Sampdoria's training jerseys have had their GG logo exposed on the chest for a year.

The home team's LED screen will display three times per game.

Joint promotion with the club's official social media accounts.

Total package price: €900 million over two years.

Ferrero immediately shook his head.

"no."

"It's not daytime now."

"Not before the match."

"This is right after Lin Qi just wore a hat at San Siro."

"The price has changed."

Armani looked at him.

How many do you want?

Ferrero picked up his pen.

I wrote a number on the paper.

Then push it over.

1500 million euros over two years.

Armani's assistant's expression visibly changed.

Raiola laughed.

"Mr. Ferrero."

"I didn't expect you to have such a big appetite than me, haha!"

Ferrero shrugged.

"I also have to take responsibility for the club."

"Lin Qi brings you the Chinese market."

"Sampdoria brings you the Serie A scene."

"The San Siro hat trick and Lin Qi's various brilliant performances in the future will bring you unparalleled stories."

"The story is expensive because it cannot be replicated. Can you find another person like this in China, or even in Asia?"

Raiola nodded.

"That's a good statement."

"This can be included in negotiation training materials in the future."

That brings us to this point.

The three parties began to truly engage in a tug-of-war.

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