coach legend

Chapter 30 Swedish Quick Knife
Burnley's ability to kill all sides in the English Second Division is inseparable from the wonderful performance of Burnley Poborski on the right.After Poboski adapted to the English Second Division, almost no team could defend against Poboski.

Poborski's excellent technique and galloping speed made him completely unhindered in the second division.More than 20 goals in a season as a right midfielder is absolutely amazing.Because of the Burnley team serving him, George also built Burnley's offense specifically for Poborski.

Now that Poborski has left Burnley, Burnley's offense has lost a leg at once.George must find a qualified substitute for Poboski, or a player who can match Poboski.

It is for this purpose that George personally came to Haslehom in Sweden.This summer transfer George did not show up once, and Evan Sawyer introduced it based on the list provided by George.

But the person I'm going to meet today is the main right midfielder in George's future team.It can even be said that it is the general talent that George will need to rely on when he arrives in the Premier League.

The player that George went to Sweden to find was Frederick Ljungberg, a well-known figure in the Swedish national team in the future, a Swedish wing wizard, and the future right-wing ruler of Arsenal.Needless to say, Ljungberg's achievements, Ljungberg's ability is beyond doubt.

Freddie Ljungberg has excellent technique and superb speed, and he is even more amazing when it comes to attacking.His scoring ability is extremely strong, and he can often give a sudden fatal blow behind the striker.

Now Ljungberg plays for the Swedish club Halmstad, which ranked No.7 in the Swedish league last season.Ribery, who is only 19 years old, has become the main force of this club last season.

The Swedish league is not even considered a second-tier league in Europe.The role of the Swedish league is the same as that of some small leagues in Europe, and it is the role of exporting players.As long as the price is right, the club will not stop the player.It is also the idea of ​​Swedish players to play in the top European leagues.

Now Ribery is in the Swedish league, and even in Sweden, he is just a young player with little fame.Fortunately, Sweden joined the European Union in 1995 and does not require a work permit.Otherwise, it is impossible for Ljungberg, who is not yet a Swedish international, to get a labor certificate.

"Frederik is the star of hope in our team! He will definitely become a member of the Swedish national team in the future, and we will definitely not sell him at this stage." Halmstad's chairman Felson said forcefully. Shake your head.

Filson originally had great expectations for George's arrival.The Ruichao club makes a living by selling players, although George is only the head coach of a League One club.But in recent years, English clubs in the European football circle have been the representatives of rich and stupid.

But George turned out to be interested in Ljungberg, and the current Ljungberg is really worthless.

"I believe that Ljungberg will definitely become a Swedish international in the future, but not now. And even if he becomes a Swedish international, what price do you think other European leagues will buy Ljungberg. You should have heard of Czech international Karel Poborski, who performed so well in this year's European Cup, is only 400 million. Do you think Ribery's performance can be better than Poborski?" George asked with a smile.

Poborski's performance in the European Cup this year is completely god-level performance, and no one can say whether Ljungberg will have such a performance in the future.

George's words left Filson speechless.Ljungberg is just a star of hope so far, and no one can guarantee what will happen in the future.

"Mr. Felson, I came here this time with sincerity. Burnley is willing to buy Ljungberg for 80 pounds." George is already very sincere.

It is not yet the time when only slightly better players will cost tens of millions in the future.Shearer, who just moved from Blackburn to Newcastle this year, is only £500 million.If it was placed in the years at the turn of the new century, Shearer's worth must have been more than 500 million pounds.

Therefore, for Ljungberg, a 19-year-old Swedish star, 80 pounds is already a very good price.If it is converted into US dollars, it will almost reach 200 million US dollars.

"Frankly speaking, Mr. Ferson. If Ljungberg develops well, he will definitely be a top midfielder in the future. But it is impossible for Halmstad to keep Ljungberg until then. It's impossible." Seeing that Felson was still hesitating, George applied some pressure. "Even if Ljungberg is selected for the national team in the future, his value cannot be very high. But even so, you can only agree to poaching from other clubs. If you don't accept it, you can only let the player go for free in the end...Damn it Bosman Act!"

George's words penetrated into Felson's heart. Once the Bosman Act came out, it would be a disaster for all major, medium and small clubs.Of course, not only some small and medium-sized clubs, even those clubs with glorious history will inevitably be affected.

Eindhoven in the Netherlands, Ajax, Porto in Portugal, Benfica, Red Star Belgrade in Yugoslavia, Partizan Belgrade, Steaua Bucharest in Romania, Malmo in Sweden, Panathinaikos in Greece, Bruges in Belgium, etc. Clubs that used to be very competitive in Europe began to decline.

Even Ligue [-] has become a star processing league, and the European League has gradually become the plaything of the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Bundesliga.

The most typical case is definitely none other than Ajax.Ajax had a lot of good players back then.Van der Sar, De Boer brothers, Seedorf, Davis, Overmars, Kluivert, with their strength and age, they can completely dominate European football for many years.

But as soon as the Bosman Act came out, these young talents immediately went their separate ways.Ajax watched these young people leave and could only sigh in vain.

Even the Eredivisie and Ligue [-] are like this, let alone the Ruichao club, they have no resistance at all.

Felson thought about it for a second, and £80 was already a very good offer.So he gritted his teeth and nodded: "Coach Levy, I accept Burnley's offer. But I can't force Frederick to join Burnley."

Anyway, training Ljungberg is also to be sold. Now that there are such good buyers, why not sell it.

"Mr. Felson, I want to talk to Frederick alone, what do you think?" George asked with a smile.

Felson shrugged and agreed very readily.I'm not afraid of George's other means. Although the two only made a verbal agreement, Felson believes that George will not go back on his word.Unless George doesn't want Ljungberg, anyway, Ljungberg's contract is now in Halmstad.

With Ferson's consent, George met Ljungberg.

The main player on the right side of Arsenal's undefeated season in the future, Ljungberg, who has become the king of the right side of the Premier League, is still only a 19-year-old young player.

But her natural character and the rebelliousness in her eyes cannot be concealed.Hearing George say that it was Burnley from League One, his face immediately collapsed.

"Coach Levy, I'm not interested in England's second-tier league." Ljungberg has a great personality and speaks bluntly.

George was not offended by Ljungberg's words.Instead, he showed a faint smile. To be a coach, it is impossible to have all gentlemen like Baggio, Bergkamp, ​​and Raul.From time to time, I will meet players with character like Ljungberg.

"Do you think your level can go to the Premier League?" Hearing George's words, Ljungberg was furious, and his face turned grim for a moment.George ignored him and continued with a smile: "The current Premier League, of course including Serie A, La Liga, and Bundesliga, it is impossible for them to pay attention to you. Because the attraction of Ruichao is too low. Even if you have strength, unless you Do well in the Swedish national team, otherwise..."

Ljungberg, who had a hideous face just now, looked much better.Ljungberg is a very confident and ambitious person.Of course, he doesn't want to stay in Ruichao all the time.But what George said is very correct. It is impossible for the Swiss Super League to get the attention of the four major leagues.

"Frederick, we are different at Burnley. Although we are in the First Division, we have the Carling Cup and the FA Cup every year. They can compete with the Premier League teams. As long as you perform well in them, you can play well. Don’t worry about not having a chance to attract the attention of Premier League teams.” Ljungberg remained silent, but after listening to George’s explanation, he gradually relaxed his hostility towards George.

George was very happy to see that Ljungberg still listened to his own words attentively. "Besides, who said that Burnley cannot be promoted. Once promoted, we will also be a Premier League team." This is George's goal. Now Ljungberg is only 19 years old, and Burnley can use it for a long time . "Know Karel Poborski of the Czech national team?"

"Well, I also watched this year's European Cup." Ljungberg nodded.

"Poborski was in our team last season, but Poborski has already moved to Manchester United. That's why I took a fancy to you. You are no worse than Poborski." George's words made Ljungberg very angry Useful.Ljungberg did not feel that George's words were a compliment to himself, because Ljungberg has always been confident in his own strength.

"Frederick, it is impossible for you to attract the attention of other big European teams in Ruichao. Our club is far more promising than Ruichao. Don't you want to play for the rich? If you want to attract their attention, you must Perform under their noses." George's last words completely moved Ljungberg, in Ljungberg's eyes Burnley is a small club, just a springboard for the future.

"Coach Levi, give me some time to think about it, okay?" Ljungberg hesitated for a moment, then said to George.

"I'm hoping for good news."

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Just a day later, Ljungberg agreed a move to Burnley.George spent 80 pounds to buy Frederick Ljungberg, who was only 19 years old.

Felson was very happy, because a Ruichao new star who had just emerged was sold for 80 pounds.Ljungberg is also happy because he has the opportunity to play against big clubs, and the contract offered by Burnley is far better than Halmstad.

Of course, the happiest is George, who bought the future Premier League right winger and the mainstay of the Swedish national team for 80 pounds.

But before George left Sweden, someone called George's cell phone. "Hi, I'm George Levy."

"Coach Levy, hello. I'm John Williams, I hope we can meet and talk."

(End of this chapter)