Football giants

Chapter 736 Okay, I Satisfy You!

Bert Hoyet paid attention to Mark Parker's expression, and also understood the contradiction in his boss's heart.

On the one hand, it is obvious that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and if it is seized, it is very likely that it will quickly consolidate and expand Nike's momentum just like Adidas seized FIFA back then.

But on the other hand, I am very worried. After all, the risk of doing so is too great.

But isn't this the way the world is?
Crisis, crisis, there is danger, there is opportunity, isn't good and bad always going hand in hand?

"Mark, you just said that Yang Huan has controlled teams in four of the five major leagues. I must remind you that he is actively preparing to enter the fifth major league!"

"What?" Mark Parker was a little surprised, "Bundesliga?"

"Yes, if the information is correct, there should be progress!"

"How is this possible?" Mark Parker shook his head, "Isn't the Bundesliga team not allowed to be acquired by foreign capital?"

"Who said it? The media?" Bert Hoyet burst out laughing, "Aside from interpreting the rules according to the script, what else will they do?"

Mark Parker was silent, because he knew very well that as long as there are rules, there must be loopholes.

For large commercial companies, making a fuss about loopholes is simply a skill.

Needless to say, other companies, just Nike, how many employees does the legal department have?

This group of people has nothing to do all day long, specializing in studying the legal provisions of various countries for fun, and throwing one out casually can fool reporters all over the world.

"If the terms of the German Football Association were really useful, Hoffenheim would not have appeared back then, and there will not be Leipzig Red Bull in the past few years. Leipzig Red Bull will be promoted to the Bundesliga this season. It is already a certainty. Who can do anything to them?"

According to the regulations of the German Football Association, Bundesliga clubs must maintain financial health, but in reality?

The rise of Hoffenheim is due to the burning of money by the boss. If there is no big investment from Dietmar Hope, can Hoffenheim enter the Bundesliga?Can you gain a foothold in the Bundesliga?
As for the Leipzig Red Bull, it is even more slapped.

You said that the club cannot be owned by a company and cannot be fully controlled by any individual?
OK, I will satisfy you!

Since you want a membership system, then I will give you a membership system. I tossed out eleven members, and tossed out a membership system.

What?Members must be nationals?

Okay, I am satisfied with you, I will specially invite eleven Germans to be this member, are you satisfied?

What?You said you accused me of restricting membership access?

Please, we are a high-end and high-end team, how can we casually become members?
Look at Southampton, the annual membership fee is as high as [-] pounds, and I only charge [-] euros for the annual membership fee, which is already quite cheap, okay?
Besides, how much will I charge, who cares?

If you're so stupid, I'll sue you!

Is there any more?Also, hurry up and say, I will satisfy you together!

What?No more, but I'm not allowed to do this?

I tell you to go!

Damn, I don't believe it, which article in German law says I can't do this?
I have followed your rules completely, but you still don't allow me to run the team. What do you mean?
The final result is that Hoffenheim passed the test smoothly, and the Leipzig Red Bull is passing the test!
Mark Parker was dumbfounded when he heard that, he would never have imagined that this professional football could still play like this.

Bert Hoyet laughed, "Mark, you have to believe that when it comes to playing tricks and tricks, those who play football are just babies waiting to be fed in front of the experts of big companies, not worth mentioning at all!"

Mark Parker felt the same way.

He has been in charge of football affairs himself, so he can understand how clumsy and bad the operation of those professional teams, even many wealthy teams, is, and the efficiency is so low that you can hardly imagine.

Even many so-called professionals, in the eyes of laymen, are pure jokes!

Of course, it must also be said that even if the most powerful elites in the world are invited to run a football club, they may not be able to adapt to it, because professional football is a very special existence, and those who are not familiar with it will not be able to play at all.

Therefore, how rare and rare are professional managers like Peter Kenyon, Ron Gourley and Daniel Levy who are both familiar with football and possess professional capabilities.

"Belt, what do you mean, Yang Huan wants to buy a Bundesliga team?" Mark Parker suddenly became interested.

The Bundesliga has always been the stronghold of Adidas and Puma. Although Nike can squeeze in, it can only support some marginal players. As for Bayern Munich, the shares are sold to Adidas, completely insulated from Nike.

It is said that Dortmund will also sell part of its shares to Puma to further consolidate this cooperation.

If, at this time, there is a strong rise of a Bundesliga team, not to mention challenging Bayern Munich's king status, it only needs to reach the level of Dortmund, and it can help Nike further enter the German market.

Bert Hoyet also had the same thought, nodded and smiled: "Yes, and it is a team with great potential."

"Who?" Mark Parker became interested.

"Hamburger!"

"Hamburger?" Mark Parker suspected that he had heard it wrong.

But Bert Hoyet nodded very positively, "Yes, Hamburg!"

"How is this possible?" Mark Parker was completely confused. "Hamburg is now in the relegation zone and is the favorite for relegation in the Bundesliga this season. Yang Huan wants to buy Hamburg?"

Bert Hoyet nodded heavily, "Although I don't know their specific acquisition plan, I got news that the two parties have reached a preliminary intention, but I don't know how to allocate the equity and who will be in charge of the club's operation."

"Why a hamburger?" Mark Parker didn't understand at all.

Yes, this team is indeed the most traditional powerhouse in the Bundesliga besides Bayern Munich, but in the past so many years, Hamburg has already declined, no longer the courage of the past, and now it is reduced to a relegation team.

The only thing that Hamburg fans can be complacent about is the glorious history of never being relegated from the Bundesliga, and it is likely to be wiped out this season. Let me ask, what is there that Yang Huan values ​​in such a team?
Bert Hoyet shook his head and laughed, "Yang Huan didn't choose the team because of performance."

"Then what's important?"

"Business Environment!"

"What do you mean?"

"Hamburg is the largest port in Germany, with well-developed commerce, quite international and modern, unlike Munich, a typical German city, and Hamburg's population ranks second in Germany, but its per capita GDP is far ahead in Germany, even far surpassing Munich and Berlin."

"Not only that, more than [-] European branches of Chinese companies have settled in Hamburg, which ranks first in Germany. With the visit of the Chinese President to Germany this year, the economic and trade between the two sides will expand again. Hamburg will attract more Chinese companies to land."

"And from the perspective of tourism resources, Hamburg is located close to Northern Europe, plus it has high-quality tourism resources and a good security situation. Therefore, it is very suitable for foreign tourists, especially those interested in Northern Europe."

Mark Parker also had to admit that after such an analysis by Bert Hoyet, it seemed to make sense.

"More importantly, I checked Hamburg's financial income. This team, which is deep in the relegation zone of the Bundesliga, ranks No. 19 in Europe in terms of income. Moreover, this is still in the absence of income from European competitions, low ticket prices, and pitifully low income from broadcasting fees. This shows how amazing Hamburg's commercial operation potential is!"

"Looking at Yang Huan's past acquisitions, he values ​​not only football but also the business environment. Judging from the above factors, Hamburg has great potential. At least from the perspective of business environment, it is not inferior to Bayern Munich at all. In fact, Hamburg has historically fought against Bayern Munich in the north and south. It's just that the management of the club has been too fucked in the past 30 to [-] years!"

When Mark Parker heard this, he had completely understood it.

He knew Hamburg and the city's potential, but he didn't expect that Yang Huan's vision would be so vicious.

In fact, Bert Hoyet has not yet mentioned the key point, that is, within Germany, Hamburg's status has faintly surpassed that of Berlin. Germany intends to host the Olympic Games in [-]. Before that, it will also bid to host the European Cup and the UEFA Champions League. Among them, the host cities are without exception, Hamburg.

Under such circumstances, it was not surprising that Yang Huan chose Hamburg.

However, he was a little suspicious in his heart, what method would Yang Huan use to buy Hamburg?

Also, after he acquired Hamburg, can he bring this former Bundesliga giant back to the ranks of the top Bundesliga teams?

"To be honest, Mark, I have no doubt that Yang Huan's acquisition of Hamburg will be successful. The German Football Association and even the German government will not reject his acquisition."

"Why?" Mark Parker was a little puzzled.

Bert Hoyet smiled slightly, "Who else can resist investment from China? If there is a Chinese boss in the Bundesliga, do you know how much benefit it will bring to the entire Bundesliga?"

"Also, judging from the precedent of Yang Huan's investment in Southampton and Madrid, after he acquires Hamburg, he will definitely invest heavily in this city. In the past few years, the Hamburg city government has been eager to attract more Chinese tourists and investors. The arrival of Yang Huan will help them achieve this goal."

Although Mark Parker was reluctant to accept it, he had to admit that it was a fact.

Investment from Chinese companies has become the object that all governments around the world are eager to win, and Chinese tourists are even famous for their generous spending.

Let me ask, after having tasted the sweetness of Chinese tourists in Frankfurt, Munich and other cities, will Hamburg be willing to refuse the temptation of this piece of fat?

Although the German Football Association is independent of the government system, in many cases, it has to bow to the government.

Why did Hoffenheim and Leipzig Red Bull pass smoothly?
In the final analysis, the German Football Association is also afraid of making things worse, and even resorts to the law.

If it really goes to court, the German Football Association will undoubtedly lose!

"Mark!" Bert Hoyet said here, staring at Mark Parker solemnly.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I have great confidence in Yang Huan. I think he will succeed. In fact, he has always been successful, and this time is the same!"

Bert Hoyet's words made Mark Parker fall into deep thought again.

Almost in his head, he refiltered Bert Hoyet's entire plan from beginning to end.

Bert Hoyet always sat opposite him, looking at his immediate boss with concern.

Every decision made by the other party at this time may change the future development direction of the company anytime and anywhere.

Therefore, we have to be cautious, and then be cautious.

A few minutes later, Mark Parker raised his head again, looked at Bert Hoyet, smiled slightly, nodded and said: "Okay, Bert, you can propose your plan at the board meeting, and I will support you!"

Hearing these words, Bert Hoyet's old face suddenly burst into laughter!

(End of this chapter)