Football feast, starting from the acquisition of European clubs

Chapter 457 Lively Spanish Football
London, Guardiola's home, Pere Guardiola and his brother are also discussing the transfer list.

"Pep, how many do you think Luis will agree to on this transfer list?"

Pere Guardiola asked his brother a little nervously.

This is not only a question of whether he can earn a commission, but also whether he can open the transfer door of Crystal Palace.

As we all know, the players of Crystal Palace are all personally selected by Chen Ran, and every one of them has been proved to be at least a first-class star.

It can be said that everyone now recognizes that as long as a player plays for Crystal Palace, his ability is absolutely fine. This is also an important reason why so many wealthy clubs want to poach people from Crystal Palace.

If Pere Guardiola can send his players to the Crystal Palace Club, his status in the agent circle will immediately be greatly improved.

The most direct impact is that there will be more talented players who are willing to join his agency and get the chance to join the Crystal Palace club.

"Hard to say."

After waiting for a long time, Pere Guardiola got this sentence from his brother's mouth, and he immediately became anxious.

"Pep, you are the head coach of Crystal Palace Club. Although Luis is the sports manager in charge of transfer affairs, it is definitely up to your opinion which player to buy."

"Normally. But what if Luis goes to his boss?"

As soon as Guardiola's words came out, Pere Guardiola immediately misfired.

That's right, at the Crystal Palace Club, Chen Ran is the one and only Supreme God.

If Chen Ran really spoke, even if Guardiola is the head coach of the team, he would have to be obedient.

"Pep, do you think this list can be approved by Chen Ran?"

As he spoke, Pere Guardiola himself felt a little guilty.

"Pere, with all due respect, if the boss selects players according to the criteria, except for that Harvey Martinez, I am afraid that everyone else is not worthy of Crystal Palace."

Guardiola has been with Chen Ran for so many years, and he admires Chen Ran's vision in selecting players.

He knew very well that although the players under Pere Guardiola were not bad, they definitely couldn't catch Chen Ran's attention.

However, after all, blood is thicker than water.As a brother, Pere Guardiola has spoken, and he can't refuse directly.

Moreover, Guardiola also wants to take this opportunity to compete with Little Fatty Luiz for the right to speak about the transfer of the Crystal Palace Club.

"But Harvey Martinez belongs to Jose Odin, so he won't take advantage of that guy for nothing, right?"

Hearing that his younger brother was only optimistic about Harvey Martinez, Pere Guardiola couldn't help feeling sour.

No way, Jose Odin is a bigwig in the Spanish agent circle. Apart from Harvey Martinez, Spanish internationals such as Torres and Pedro are all players under his banner.

In terms of strength and status, Pere Guardiola is no opponent at all now.

"Then you should find a way to get this Harvey Martinez over."

"How can it be so easy to dig? I. Huh? Pep, you mean to use joining the Crystal Palace Club as a bait to attract Harvey Martinez?"

Halfway through the talk, Pere Guardiola suddenly felt the taste, and immediately became excited.

"That's right. The America's Cup is over, and the boss is back in London now. In two days, I'll go to the boss to have a good chat about the transfer, and to find out what the boss has to say. If there is no problem, you can make a move."

"Okay, let's do that. Pep, I'll just wait for your news."

"rest assured."

After returning to London and resting for two days, Chen Ran came to the Crystal Palace Club early in the morning of the third day.

Throughout the morning, he was listening to Stephen's report on the daily operations of the club, and made arrangements for the investment promotion work of the Crystal Palace Club and the annual International Champions Cup.

In the afternoon, it was Guardiola's turn to report to Chen Ran about Crystal Palace's preparations for the new season.

"Boss, I don't know my thoughts on adjusting the team lineup. Has Manager Figel reported to you?"

Guardiola didn't go around in circles either, and asked out his guess directly.

"Well, Louis told me. I agree with Van der Sar and Beckham's idea of ​​quitting the first team. As for whether they plan to retire as coaches or stay at the club, or want to continue playing, I will tell you later. Will interview them in person."

"But for Tony, I think he can stay at Crystal Palace for another two years. Although he is 34 years old this year, with his current competitive state, at least being a backup center is more than enough."

"The boss is more considerate. I completely agree with your decision."

Seeing Guardiola's correct attitude, Chen Ran nodded in satisfaction.

"As for the list of imported players, the standard is a bit low. Except for that Harvey Martinez, the others are fine."

"Okay, boss. However, I wonder if I can ask Manager Figel to wait a few days before contacting Harvey Martinez?"

"Oh? Why wait two days?"

Chen Ran asked curiously.

"Actually, my elder brother Pere Guardiola is very optimistic about Harvey Martinez and wants to poach him from his current agent."

"If Manager Figel can contact him two days later, then my elder brother can use his ability to help him join our Crystal Palace as a bait to lure Harvey Martinez to quit."

Guardiola didn't mean to hide the slightest thing, and he told Pere Guardiola exactly how he discussed with Pere Guardiola.

After following Chen Ran for many years, Guardiola came to a conclusion, that is, don't become Chen Ran's enemy.Playing tricks with Chen Ran, he hasn't seen anyone take advantage of him yet.

"That's right, that's not easy to handle. When Luis reported to me two days ago, I already asked him to contact this Harvey Martinez. Wait a moment, I will ask Luis what is the current situation?" what's the situation."

Immediately, Chen Ran picked up the phone and called Little Fatty Louis over.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw that Guardiola was also there, and the fat man Luis nodded slightly.

"Chen, why did you call me here?"

"Have you contacted Harvey Martinez?"

"Already contacted. However, the Lions opened their mouths and asked for a transfer fee of 4000 million euros. This is obviously taking our Crystal Palace into account. In a fit of anger, I did not continue to contact. I am going to let it air for a while before talking."

While speaking, Little Fatty Louis was still a little bit aggrieved, apparently quite pissed off.

"4000 million euros? Did you contact Athletic Bilbao or the player himself?"

Hearing this number, Chen Ran couldn't help but frown.

"I first contacted the Athletic Club of Bilbao. There is no way, our Crystal Palace is now very popular, and there are countless pairs of eyes staring at us at any time. I dare not use the means that other clubs can use now."

Fatty Louis curled his lips helplessly. He now misses the time when he and Chen Ran were poaching people all over Europe.

At that time, Crystal Palace Club was still an unremarkable Championship team, and he and Chen Ran were just two unknown rookies in the football circle, and no one would pay attention to them.

The two of them used all sorts of invisible tricks to recruit most of the Crystal Palace's current team.

Fatty Louis still feels a sense of accomplishment in retrospect.

"Well, Louis, you've done a good job. We can be considered successful now, and don't touch things that don't meet the regulations in the future."

Having said that, Chen Ran turned to look at Guardiola again.

"Josep, since Luiz didn't contact the player himself, your brother still has a chance."

"I can acquiesce to your elder brother using the opportunity of joining the Crystal Palace club to lure Harvey Martinez."

"As long as he can bring Harvey Martinez to Crystal Palace at a transfer fee of no more than 2000 million euros."

"2000 million euros? Boss, can Athletic Bilbao agree to this price? Their asking price is 4000 million euros."

When he heard the first half of Chen Ran's words, Guardiola was glad that his elder brother's opportunity had come.

But when he heard that Chen Ran was only willing to pay a transfer fee of 2000 million euros, he immediately knew that things were not that simple.

"Whether the Athletic Club of Bilbao will agree, that is something that your elder brother needs to consider. As a football agent, I shouldn't need to teach him the method of poaching players, right?"

"As for the Athletic Club of Bilbao, since they dare to open their mouths to our lions, they must be mentally prepared to bear the consequences."

Hearing Chen Ran's voice without any emotion, Guardiola couldn't help but smiled wryly in his heart.

As expected, going against the boss is not going to end well.

After Guardiola returned home, Pere Guardiola, who had been waiting there for a long time, couldn't wait to ask: "Pep, how are things going? What's Chen Ran's attitude?"

"It's roughly the same as what we judged before. Among the players on the list, the boss only takes a fancy to Harvey Martinez."

"Also, the boss agrees that you use the name of the Crystal Palace club to lure Harvey Martinez."

"However, the boss also has a condition, that is, the transfer fee of Harvey Martinez cannot exceed 2000 million euros."

"2000 million euros? How is it possible? Athletic Bilbao's current offer is 4000 million euros!"

Similar to Guardiola's previous reaction, Pere Guardiola was also surprised by Chen Ran's request.

The management of the Athletic Club of Bilbao is not good. Since the little fat boy Luis expressed to them the interest of the Crystal Palace Club in Harvey Martinez, they have publicized this matter everywhere.

Now, the entire Spanish football circle has already known the news that Crystal Palace is seeking to buy Harvey Martinez.

Even Athletic Bilbao's asking price of 4000 million euros has been spread all over the sky. Even Pere Guardiola, who is in London, has received the news.

When Pere Guardiola told his brother these things, Guardiola couldn't help showing a sneer on his face.

"Hehe, the Athletic Club of Bilbao is looking for death. They want to take advantage of the boss, but they don't want to weigh how much they have."

"Epep, I know that Athletic Bilbao's asking price of 4000 million euros for Harvey Martinez is a bit high, but it is impossible to directly cut half of it."

Faced with the conditions offered by Chen Ran, Pere Guardiola also complained endlessly.

It's not like buying things at roadside stalls, bargaining and directly discounting in half.

"Pere, since the boss has made a decision, he will not change it. What's more, if you want to lure Harvey Martinez to Crystal Palace, you will have to deal with his current agent Jose Odin and Bilba. The Athletic E club fell apart."

"Since that's the case, then you don't have so many scruples. Do you still use me to teach you the usual poaching methods used by your agents?"

"The boss entrusts you with this transfer, which is both a challenge and an opportunity. Although it is difficult, as long as it is done, your status in the football agent circle will be greatly improved."

"Pere, this opportunity is rare, don't miss it."

"Well, Pep, what you said makes sense. There will be no pies in the sky. If you want to gain something, you have to pay. I know what to do."

For the next period of time, Spanish football was very lively.

And unlike before, the protagonist this time has nothing to do with Real Madrid or Barcelona.

The Spanish international who plays for Athletic Club Bilbao, the 23-year-old Xavi Martinez has become the focus of the entire Spanish football.

He first fired his original agent, Jose Odin, and moved to the agency of Pere Guardiola, the elder brother of Crystal Palace coach Guardiola.

Then he fell out with the Athletic Club of Bilbao, thinking that the club wanted to prevent his transfer from asking for arbitrarily.

Moreover, Harvey Martinez publicly stated in an interview with reporters that he wanted to join the Crystal Palace club.

This behavior of completely turning against his old club fully reflects Harvey Martinez's determination to transfer to Crystal Palace Club.

All of a sudden, this matter caused a lot of noise in the entire Spanish football world.

Many media who watched the excitement and didn't think it was a big deal said that the attractiveness of La Liga is weakening now, and they can't even keep local players.

There are even some media who want to fan the flames and make things bigger, publicly naming Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​saying that they are far less attractive to players than Crystal Palace.

After the news reached England, the gossiping English media would naturally not let go of such good news material.

Even Chen Ran was blocked by the reporters and had to say a few words before he was able to escape.

"My friends from the press, I am no longer the head coach of the Crystal Palace Club, and I will not be involved in specific transfer matters."

"However, as far as I know, Coach Guardiola really appreciates Harvey Martinez and hopes to bring him back to the Crystal Palace club."

"However, the price of 4000 million euros is indeed too expensive. Although Harvey Martinez is very good, as a central defender, 23 years old is still too young, and he needs to continue to accumulate game experience."

"If Athletic Club of Bilbao is not willing to lower the price, then we can only give up this deal."

(End of this chapter)