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Chapter 688
(Third update, depressing, it was supposed to start with the third volume, but the third volume couldn’t be created, so I can only write a little bit and put it in the second volume, and I will find an editor tomorrow,)

While Li Huan was having a farewell drink with his friends, Wenger was in Kroenke's office discussing Li Huan's transfer with his new boss.

Unlike other giants in the Premier League such as Manchester United and Chelsea, Arsenal has long pursued a self-sufficient financial policy, and shareholders have completely delegated power to the team management.The outside world has analyzed that Kroenke's acquisition of Arsenal may bring huge capital input to the club. This capital may be beneficial to the development of the team at the beginning, but at the same time it is likely to undermine the careful development of the coach Wenger for many years. The team structure created.After Kroenke's acquisition exceeded the critical point of 30.00%, Wenger told the media that he would not tolerate anyone's interference in team affairs.

But Kroenke likes to do everything by himself when it comes to the sports business he invests in.After completing the acquisition of the Denver Nuggets, he once said that he would give the team's top management the greatest management authority. The fact is that Kroenke has always been paying close attention to the team's movements. communicate with him by email.But Kroenke is an excellent businessman, and while he's been watching closely, he'll stay in the background if the team doesn't go bad.

Although Wenger is happy that money is finally no longer tight, he is also uneasy that Kroenke has started to intervene in transfers as soon as he took over Arsenal.The Frenchman currently has great autonomy in Arsenal. The club has not arranged a position of sports director, and he basically has the final say on buying and selling players.The transfer of Li Huan this time was proposed by Kroenke and discussed with Wenger. Although this is a dream for Wenger, it also means that his authority will be weakened. Downgraded to an ordinary coach, passively accepting the players handed over to them by the club and training them.

Kroenke seemed to sense Wenger's uneasiness, and he said gently to Wenger: "Coach Arsene, Li Huan's transfer this time has a great impact, and the transfer amount involved is too large, so I will personally intervene. I will still act in accordance with Arsenal's tradition, please rest assured."

"People from other countries will import their own management style. In England, the tradition already exists, there is no doubt about it." these specific matters.

Kroenke smiled and said: "I understand that tradition must be valued. But this transfer happened by accident. We can't let Chelsea have the world's footballer Li Huan, and our shareholders will never spend [-] million to buy someone. , That's why I'm doing now what I planned to do in a year's time."

Wenger said flatly: "Thank you Mr. Kroenke for bringing me Li Huan. I never expected to have such a player, but after Li Huan came, our troubles will be even greater."

"Trouble?" Kroenke
"Yes, it is trouble." Wenger said firmly: "Before we can get the help of the world footballer Li Huan, we must solve these troubles. First of all, the superstar you brought me, his annual salary is too high. High, 400 million pounds, a weekly salary of 26, and our current highest annual salary Fabregas is only 8 pounds, how can you make other players feel balanced. Second, such a high annual salary is already difficult to integrate The team is gone, let alone such a high net worth, is it necessary to make this Chinese a special one? Third, our left and right defenders have world-class fullbacks. After Li Huan comes, what will they do? ? Sell? Or be a substitute? Fourth, even if these problems are resolved, whether Li Huan can integrate into the team is still a matter of choice."

Kroenke listened to Wenger's bitterness, but still smiled, as if he didn't take it to heart at all. He knew what Wenger meant, and he didn't want him to intervene in the transfer matter in the future, because he When planning to acquire Li Huan, he talked with Wenger and got Wenger's consent. Now Wenger has explained the difficulties. Of course, these difficulties also exist objectively, but Kroenke believes that Wenger has already made up his mind.

Seeing Kroenke's expressionless expression, Wenger immediately said: "No, Adebayor's agent has already contacted me. He hopes that Adebayor's weekly salary will increase to 12 pounds. Otherwise, Adebayor will transfer to a team that can offer him such a high annual salary. Adebayor's agent said that since Arsenal can even afford a weekly salary of 26 pounds, is it possible that even his 12 pounds? Can't you afford ten thousand pounds?
Kroenke snorted coldly, and said: "The world will go on without anyone. If he wants to go, let him go."

Now it was Wenger's turn to be surprised, and said: "Let Adebayor go? His body and header can almost catch up to Drogba. With such a player, we will be able to break the dense defense a little more." Take the weapon, not to mention Adebayor's skills are really good. How can such a player let go?"

Kroenke said: "Not greedy enough, I don't look at my own weight, let people go boldly, even Henry can let go, who can't let go, the transfer fee can be used by you to buy a new striker, if it is not enough, The club can also subsidize it a bit more.”

Wenger is used to living a hard life, but now that he has plenty of funds, he can buy anyone he wants, but he is not used to it, "Can we still buy more people?"

Kroenke said with a smile: "Of course, as long as the team needs it, I will try my best to meet it."

Only then did Wenger confirm that Arsenal had really changed owners, and the poor days were gone forever. He couldn't help standing up happily, and said: "Boldly letting go, Henry is gone, and Adebayor has grown up." Yes, Adebayor is gone, we still have Bendtner. As long as we add a few more experienced veterans, we may also win the Triple Crown.

Kroenke laughed and said, "Now can you talk about your use of Li Huan? I've always been curious about it."

Wenger said with a smile on his face: "Li Huan can actually be called an all-rounder. He can play almost all positions except goalkeeper and striker, so it is definitely not too difficult to arrange for him, but if he wants to become the core of the team But it is not easy, our offense does not have an absolute core, multi-point offense is in full swing, the current style of play is formulated around Cesc Fabregas, Li Huan is a wide player, it is difficult to place the core of the offense on the side , so it’s good that Li Huan can play the main force at the beginning.”

Kroenke smiled slightly and said: "So, the biggest contradiction is the annual salary and social status."

Wenger nodded and said: "This problem is the main problem. I will help him, but it mainly depends on his own efforts. If he shows the same level as his annual salary and transfer fee, the players will naturally be slow." Take it easy."

Kroenke said approvingly: "Coach Arsene, I believe you will make good use of this Chinese."

Wenger smiled bitterly: "I will work hard. The most valuable player in the world can't show his strength at Arsenal, so my pressure will not be small."

Kroenke laughed: "I have more responsibility."

The two couldn't help laughing when they said this, and the little grievances that had arisen because of the transfer at the beginning disappeared.

(End of this chapter)