i want to be king

Chapter 286 He raised the price again!
A familiar ringtone of the mobile phone awakened Florentino who was in deep thought.

This is in his home study.

Since his 81-year-old mother passed away due to illness a few days ago, Florentino has been on vacation at home to adjust his mood and prepare for the presidential election in July.

Although he is full of confidence in his re-election, he will still be very busy, and he needs to cope with it with the best mental state.

In addition to his mother, his wife Pitina's grandmother also passed away a few days ago, at the age of one hundred and two, it is considered a joy and mourning.

Two relatives passed away one after another, and Florentino's mood was inevitably affected.

It wasn't until the last few days that he gradually recovered and planned to return to work.

Real Madrid's performance this season is not ideal, especially in the final stage.

Starting from the No.30 round, they first lost [-]-[-] at home to Barcelona, ​​then lost [-]-[-] away to Deportivo, then lost [-]-[-] at home to Real Mallorca, and this round lost [-]-[-] away to Murcia.

Four consecutive losses, this is the first time in the history of Real Madrid!
The fans outside were raging, the media made a big fuss about it, the members were even more sad and angry, and the two competitors were gearing up to fight. Although Florentino stayed at home, he knew everything about it.

It was his right-hand man, Manuel Redondo, who called him.

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"Boss, he scored again!"

As soon as the phone call was made, Redondo reported from the opposite side.

"Equal to Ronaldo?" Florentino frowned slightly.

"No, scored two goals, surpassed Ronaldo and set a new record."

Florentino didn't speak. He raised his head and looked at the night sky outside the window with a complicated expression.

"How's the reaction outside?" Florentino asked after a while.

"Valencia is celebrating, including many Villarreal fans cheering for Su Dong, and the media's response is also very enthusiastic. This is a big event, including Aspen, Marca, El País, Daily Sports and World Sports. Almost all major media will report this news on the front page."

"In addition, in terms of European media, media from various countries are also scrambling to report. News agencies in China, the United States and other countries are also sending reports immediately. It is estimated that early tomorrow morning, the media all over the world will hear the news, and this will form a momentum."

Florentino nodded incredulously.

He does not doubt that Redondo's news channel can be his right-hand man. Redondo has network resources that outsiders can't imagine in all aspects. After all, he is backed by the entire ACG Construction Group.

The most typical example, many people think that the introduction of Beckham by Real Madrid last year was due to Jose Sanchez.

There is nothing wrong with this, the whole transaction was led by Jose Sanchez, but what is unknown is that there is a key trader hidden behind the transaction, that is Manuel Redondo.

As the star with the highest commercial value in the world, Beckham has numerous sponsorship contracts, almost all of which are world famous brands, some of which are in conflict with Real Madrid’s existing sponsors. So, how to coordinate the conflict of interests brought about by Beckham’s joining Real Madrid?
Don't underestimate this point, because this is a key to the transfer!
For this kind of superstar transfer, if you can't get a sponsor, then don't even think about it.

Jose Sanchez was helpless about this, but Manuel Redondo contacted all of Beckham's sponsors, as well as some of Real Madrid's sponsors, from March without anyone knowing, and after mediation, communication and negotiation, a consensus was finally reached, and only then did Beckham join!

Therefore, Florentino can not trust anyone in Real Madrid, but he believes in Manuel Redondo.

"What do you think?" Florentino asked.

The assistant on the phone hesitated for a moment, "I think our valuation was too low before."

"5000 million euros can't be bought now!" Florentino said with certainty.

Originally Real Madrid bid 4000 million euros, trying to win Sudong at the price of 5000 million euros, but now it seems that this is basically impossible.

With Su Dong's current performance, Valencia is willing to sell him for 5000 million euros, unless Roeg is out of his mind!

Florentino knew Roig. This guy may not be very capable of doing business, but at least he is not stupid, and he still has an eye for judging the situation.

"How about other reactions?" Florentino changed the subject.

"I just got the news that Valdesano is preparing to be interviewed by the media. It is estimated that there will be a news about him in the national newspaper and the Marca newspaper tomorrow. His strategy is the same as ours. He focuses on Sudong. Now he wants to take us one step away."

Real Madrid has three candidates for the chairmanship, and Florentino is the most popular. Even though Real Madrid is likely to get nothing this year, Florentino's chairmanship is still very firm, and it may be difficult for others to shake it.

Valdesano is one of Florentino's competitors. Like the current chairman of Real Madrid, he is active in the superstar card, and the player to be introduced is also the same, that is, Su Dong of Valencia.

Valdesano promised that as long as he wins the election, he will sign Su Dong at all costs, and said that he has established a good relationship with Valencia, and even faintly revealed that he has reached an agreement with the Su Dong team.

But everyone knows that this is basically impossible.

Su Dong and agent Mendes are not stupid. Even if they really want to transfer to Real Madrid, how could they sign an agreement with Valdesano when Florentino is likely to be re-elected?
Do you really think that anyone can replicate the story of Florentino's 2000 election reversal against Senz?
"Sans is also actively building momentum. He accepted an interview with the media this afternoon. Generally speaking, he thinks that we should not spend a lot of money to introduce Sudong. He wants to win by numbers, saying that the team will sign in the midfield and defense."

Sanz, the former chairman of Real Madrid, held the presidential re-election early in 2000 with a Champions League. Unexpectedly, he was stolen by Florentino with the transfer of Figo. Today, four years later, he made a comeback and participated in the presidential election again.

Florentino listened silently to his assistant's introduction of the current situation. He was still full of confidence in his re-election, but he didn't dare to be careless. After all, it was because of his insensitivity that Sans succeeded in stealing chickens. Now he can't let Sans [return the same way to him], right?

"Manuel, you contact the team immediately tomorrow to change our campaign strategy, focus on modifying our restructuring plan, and pay more attention to the midfield. In addition, the news that Valdano will be dismissed shows our determination to reform. As long as the members believe, we will not lose!"

Manuel Redondo nodded in agreement.

"Valencia still needs to continue the talks. Hurry up. No matter what, Valdesano can't get ahead of him!" Florentino was very worried about his competitors.

With Su Dong's current performance, it is very possible that he will be signed by Valdesano and his chairmanship will be shaken.

Just like back then, didn't he just use Figo to shake Sanz's chairmanship?
Florentino would rather not sign Su Dong, and never let his competitors sign.

"As for the head coach, please contact Camacho."

Although Camacho has not achieved much in his coaching career, he is a famous player in Real Madrid after all, and the fans have a deep affection for him. Moving him out at this time will still have an obvious effect.

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At the same time, in the chairman's office at Barcelona's Camp Nou, Laporta was having a meeting with his right-hand men to discuss the just-concluded game and how to introduce Sudong from Valencia.

In addition to President Laporta, there is Vice-President Alfonso Gaul, and Bureau member Sarah Martin.

The former is responsible for day-to-day administrative affairs, while the latter is responsible for business development operations.

But what is interesting is that Russell, the full-time vice chairman in charge of player transfers, is not among them.

"Rosell still insists on his point of view. He doesn't think we should introduce Su Dong. The reason is still the same. The transfer fee is too high. Now it is conservatively estimated that 5000 million euros can no longer convince Valencia." Sarah Martin analyzed.

"Don't listen to Roselle." Alfonso Gaul waved his hand. "He only likes Brazilian players, and the facts have proved that his vision is not very good. For example, during the winter break, he was very tough and wanted to fire Rijkaard, but what happened?"

For this matter, Russell and Cruyff had a falling out.

It is now proven that Cruyff was right, and Rijkaard quickly smoothed the team.

"But Sudong's transfer fee will indeed be very expensive, and we may not be able to afford it." Sarah Martin said worriedly.

"This is a normal phenomenon, and it will pass after a while, but Su Dong must be signed!" Laporta's attitude is very firm. "We have enough Brazilian players in our team, especially Ronaldinho."

Russell has never been a direct descendant of Laporta, and Laporta has always been wary of this partner.

The problem is that Russell is more familiar with the football business, and his contacts can help Barcelona sign players like Ronaldo and Belletti, which Laporta does not have.

But now, the entire Barcelona is heavily dependent on Ronaldinho, plus Russell has introduced more players, and his influence in the locker room is growing, which makes Laporta feel threatened.

Whether Rijkaard dismissed get out of class or not was just the first confrontation between the two sides, but it will not be the last.

"Ronaldinho has performed very well, but we must introduce a player who can counteract or even suppress Ronaldinho. Sudong is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate!" Laporta is a lawyer, and he knows what he wants and what he should do.

"Understood!" Sarah Martin nodded, "I'll prepare a plan right away, and at the same time speed up the negotiations with Valencia."

"Keep in touch with Real Mallorca. If you can't sign Su Dong, sign Eto'o." Laporta asked.

This is another player that Russell opposed the introduction because he was afraid of offending Florentino.

After all, Real Madrid also owns half of Eto'o's ownership.

(End of this chapter)