Football giants

Chapter 862 Winning Bayern Munich

"According to the exact information our reporter received from the German prosecutor in Hamburg, Karl Edgar Kerhoff, chairman of the board of directors of the Hamburg Club, was taken away from his home by the German prosecutor this morning, and is currently assisting the investigation by the prosecutor's office."

"It is reported that nearly [-] members of the board of directors, including football director Kruse, and the club's top management were taken away at the same time as Kerkhove. This will be the largest corruption case in the history of the Hamburg club."

"Since not long ago, a number of media have announced the corruption of the management of the German Hamburg club. Although Kerkhoff and the Hamburg board of directors have publicly refuted the rumors, they still cannot calm the doubts of the outside media and fans."

"Early this morning, Bild was the first to reveal insider information, exposing Hamburg's debts over the past few years and the corruption in the team's operations. The German prosecutors also received intelligence and clues yesterday evening and made a decision to arrest them overnight. Obviously, they have sufficient evidence."

"Since the start of the new season, Hamburg has changed the poor record of the relegation team in the past two seasons. Under the leadership of the new coach Thomas Tuchel, they have won consecutive victories and have remained unbeaten so far. They are on par with Bayern Munich, which makes Hamburg fans very pleased."

"But at the same time, the corruption of the Hamburg management has become a lingering shadow on the heads of the fans."

"Now, the arrest of the board members headed by Karl Edgar Kerkhoff not only applauds the Hamburg fans, but also makes the fans feel very worried, for fear that the team will fall into turmoil again."

"For this reason, we specially contacted the famous Deloitte Bundesliga chief researcher, Dan Jones, let us listen to what the experts have to say."

The screen on the TV changed, and a middle-aged German appeared.

"Hello, Jones."

"Hello, host!"

"We all know that you are in charge of studying the Bundesliga. What do you think about the Hamburg management this time?"

"I'm not surprised at all."

"Not surprised?"

"Yes, because the news has been circulating for a long time. In fact, as early as a few years ago, there have been questions about the management of Hamburg. How did the former Hoffmann get out of class? How did Kerhoff come to power?"

After a pause, Dan Jones continued: "Actually, in the past few years, the management of Hamburg is notorious for its poor management in the Bundesliga. The management headed by Kerkhove has not done much. Even when Van der Vaart was bought, there were some scandals."

"Oh, what scandal?"

"The board of directors of Hamburg first released the news to stir up the fans' emotions, and then they had almost talked with Van der Vaart, and then invited several rich fans, including Kuhn and Otto, to tell them that the club had no money and asked them to pay for it."

"In the past few years, Kerkhove's trusted marketing manager, Silk, was able to take charge of the marketing department not because of his outstanding ability, but because he has a good relationship with Kuhn and Otto. This is a well-known fact."

"Well, Jones, so you're saying the burger problem has been around for a long time?"

"Yes, it's just that in the past, professional teams have always insisted on internal solutions. Therefore, once there is a problem with the management of Hamburg, fans and sponsors quarrel, or when the team's performance is not good, the management will change. It can be changed. One wave is not as good as one wave."

"Then what do you think of Kerkhoff? Some people say that his accident this time is an internal power struggle. What do you think?"

"First of all, I must say, this is definitely an internal power struggle, but I think it's normal."

"How to say?"

"When Hamburg carried out the shareholding system reform, I once said that Kerkhoff and others, as well as the poor management of Hamburg, will definitely go wrong. At that time, either investors will run away, or Kerkhoff and others will collapse."

"It turns out that my original prediction was correct."

"Investors who invest in Hamburg definitely don't want to see the same type of corruption problems reappear. They also hope to build a professional and efficient management team. That's why we saw Thomas Lake, who previously worked for Deutsche Bank, enter the core management team. To put it bluntly, he is the most professional elite talent in Hamburg's history."

"Then it was highly affirmed by Hamburg fans. The former famous Beiersdorf returned to Hamburg and served as the technical director. He was swept out in the power struggle at the beginning, and his return immediately showed results."

"Coach Tuchel, several new players in the team, and players on loan from multiple teams have all shown surprising strength. More importantly, he has drastically eliminated a large number of high-paying but incompetent players in the team. Therefore, the mental outlook of the entire Hamburger new season has been completely renewed."

"You mean that the investors and the new management have contributed to Hamburg's outstanding performance this season?"

"Of course, that's for sure."

"However, some people are now worried that once Kerkhove and others fall, will investors take this opportunity to acquire Hamburg?"

"I can't say this, but as far as I know, the German Football Association has corresponding rules and regulations, and investors will not just buy if they want to buy, but conversely, I think, compared with Kerkhoff and others, it may be better to be bought by investors."

"But it is difficult for fans to accept that the team they believe in belongs to foreign investors."

"This is a process of getting used to it, just like the Premier League. Most of the Premier League teams now belong to foreign capital, but it does not prevent Premier League fans from continuing to be loyal to their teams and continue to have fun in professional leagues."

But at this point, Dan Jones changed the subject, "But I also think that it may be difficult for foreign capital to acquire. Fans do need to be considered, and if one is not handled well, Hamburg is likely to continue to be turbulent. This should be a situation that no one wants to see."

"Uh ok, thanks Dan Jones for the great analysis."

……

At noon, during the break, in the player entertainment room of the Hamburg training base, the first-team players were staring blankly at the TV, and there was a look of worry on everyone's face.

It was only after the morning training session that they received the news that so many members of the board of directors and management were taken away by the German prosecutors. This was no less than a major earthquake.

It is said to assist in the investigation, but in reality?

Those new players were better, but from the perspective of the old players, few of them were clean.

Therefore, they are all worried, what will happen next after such a big earthquake in the team?Where should they go?
Many people called their agents one after another, wanting to know more about the situation.

But in fact, the broker may not have received more information than them.

"Don't worry, everyone, nothing will happen!"

As the team's new captain, Croatian midfielder Badley felt that he should stand up and say a few words.

After the big purge in the summer, he should be regarded as one of the few veterans in the team, so he was appointed as the captain.

On weekdays, he behaves well and is the core of the team's midfield, so everyone admires him.

"Yeah, nothing will happen!" Veteran Drobney also spoke.

"Isn't it just a change of management? Burgers come out like this every three or four years. It's no big deal."

It can be said that this is the case, but everyone still has doubts.

Those players on loan are better. Even if they can't stay in Hamburg, they can return to their home team early.

But for some players belonging to Hamburg, this is related to their future, can you not worry?

At this time, I saw a group of people coming from the opposite People's Park Stadium, passing the gate, and heading straight for the training building.

There were a lot of people, a dozen or so people, and the leader was a young man in his early twenties, including head coach Tuchel, youth training director Bernhard Peters, technical director Dietmar Beiersdorf, and CEO Thomas Lake, plus several other club executives, all surrounded him, forming a big formation.

"Hey, who is that?"

"Yeah, it seems a bit familiar..."

"Master Huan!" Januzaj said.

He recognized it!
"Master Huan?"

"Which Young Master Huan?"

"Adnan, do you mean..."

Januzaj nodded heavily, "Yes, that is the boss of our saints, Yang Huan, Master Huan!"

Everyone was surprised for a while, because most of the people present had never seen Young Master Huan at all.

Even Badley had only heard voices, but never seen anyone.

As for players like Gaudino, Hoibel, Koeman and Douglas Costa who came to Hamburg on loan, they basically didn't have the chance to see Master Huan. It would be good to see Ron Gourley.

It wasn't until Yang Huan and others approached that Yedvay, Klassey, Alderweireld, Emre Can, Thorgen Azar and other people who had seen Master Huan by chance recognized him one after another.

As for the others, they all met Yang Huan in the newspaper, so they all confirmed it.

It turns out that Master Huan is really a shareholder of the Hamburg team.

That being said, everyone is relieved.

Who in Europe doesn't know that Master Huan is rich and powerful?
Looking at the Southampton he runs, who wouldn't want to play under him?

When Yang Huan and others walked into the training building one after another and walked to the players' lounge, they couldn't help laughing when they saw that this group of players had been waiting for a long time.

"How is it? Are you surprised to see me?" Yang Huan asked with a smile.

The players on the opposite side, some shook their heads, some nodded, and were in a mess.

This also made Beiersdorf, Tuchel and others couldn't help but smile, they were not prepared in advance.

"I'm here to see you today!"

Yang Huan walked up to the players with a smile.

"I know that there are a lot of news out there, even rumors, but I want to tell everyone that the situation is under control and nothing will happen to Hamburg. Kerhoff and other rice moths have been removed. This is a good thing for Hamburg, for the fans, and for us!"

"I am here, and I can promise you all that everything about the team will remain the same. Even the benefits and bonuses of the team will be better and more complete than before. Our team will be more professional. Many of you must know my philosophy, that is, I want our players to play without any worries!"

This is also the philosophy of Southampton!

"The game against Bayern Munich is coming soon. I hope that everyone will not be affected by this management turmoil, and can focus on the game without any distractions, and strive to win Bayern Munich at home!"

To win Bayern Munich at home?

Players, if you look at me and I look at yours, you all feel that this goal is a bit big.

Who is this Bayern Munich?

Bundesliga class bully!

Can you just take it and take it?

Yang Huan looked at them and laughed, "Now the club's financial department has started to calculate the statistics. The salaries and bonuses owed to the players in the past will be paid out within two days."

When Master Huan said this, all the players below were overjoyed.

Which part-time worker is willing to be owed salary and bonus by the boss?

"In addition, I personally promise here that as long as I can win Bayern Munich in this game, I will personally give out another 500 million euros as a bonus, which will be distributed immediately after the game. I will never break my promise!"

what?
500 euros?
Prize money for a game?

The players were all stunned and dumbfounded!
This is too rich, right?
If you don't even try your best, when will you wait?

(End of this chapter)