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Chapter 205 The Destination After the World Cup

In the media press center rented by the Football Association, flashing lights flashed together, and on the stage, Cai Hua and Li Guo held hands tightly.

Just now, Li Guo signed his name on the new contract and officially renewed his contract with the Chinese Football Association for 4 years. The contract will expire on the day the World Cup in Brazil ends.

That is to say, in the next four years of the World Cup cycle, Li Guo will still be the head coach of Chinese football, and Li Guo's team will also be retained. Except for Li Guo who receives the salary of the club, the salaries of other team members have increased.

The hostess brought a tray, Li Guo and Cai Hua took the champagne on the tray, and they clinked glasses.

At this time, a reporter asked: "Director Li, is there any difference between signing this contract and three years ago?"

Li Guo chuckled in his heart, thinking: "When I signed the contract three years ago, I hadn't time-traveled yet. In fact, this is the first time I signed a contract with the Football Association."

"Three years ago, I was worried about losing my job every day. I don't think so this time. Anyway, I have also led the team to the World Cup."

The reporters at the scene were very cooperative and laughed.

"What is the goal of the national football team in the next four years?"

"First of all, the Asian Cup in Qatar in January next year. If it is farther away, I will not think about it for the time being."

The reporter then asked: "Then what is the goal of the Asian Cup?"

Li Guo looked around, he knew what the reporters meant, so he said bluntly: "Do you want to hear my promise to leave get out of class if you don't win the championship?"

"Ha ha,"

Cai Hua slightly arched Li Guo with his elbow, which meant don't talk nonsense.

Li Guo raised his glass, "I'm sorry I was drinking, so what I said doesn't count. You can interview me someday when I'm sober."

After the press conference, there was a dinner within the Football Association, which was mainly to commend all members of the Chinese team for the World Cup.

In fact, this kind of commendation meeting is quite boring. Fortunately, there is a link to award bonuses at the end. As for the specific bonuses, how much is it?
Temporarily confidential!

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The World Cup is the stage of becoming famous in the first battle. In the World Cup in South Africa, many stars have changed their destiny since then, the most typical one is Suarez.

The Uruguayan originally played in the Eredivisie League and played in Ajax. If there was no World Cup, maybe Suarez would also be famous, but it must not be so fast.

For the outstanding Chinese team, the fate of many players has also changed.

The first to be snapped up was Zhou Dun, the core of the Chinese team's defense. After the World Cup, Leverkusen of the Bundesliga immediately made a move and bought Zhou Dun for 1500 million euros. The two parties signed a four-year contract. At this time, Zhou Dun's ability value also rose from 4 to 75.

When Zhou Dun appeared in Leverkusen, the reporter of "Playing Football" interviewed him for the first time.

"Did Li Guo suggest you go to Leverkusen?"

"I asked too much for my opinion, Leverkusen is a great club and the Bundesliga is very competitive, so here I am."

"How is your German?"

"Learning, I don't think it's a problem,"

"1500 million worth, this is the highest transfer worth of a Chinese player, is it too much pressure for you?"

Zhou Dun shook his head, "No, I think my value is far more than this price."

With a big tone, the reporter finally wished Zhou Dun success in the Bundesliga.

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The other one who has been spotted is Mu Fei. He transferred from Frankfurt to Mainz within the Bundesliga. The transfer fee was 550 million euros. After 3 years, Mu Fei's ability value has also increased from 65 to 75.

Although Mainz is not a wealthy family, this transfer is still very important to Mu Fei. The most important thing is that Mainz is a mid-range team in the Bundesliga, and there is no pressure to relegation. In this way, Mu Fei will have more room for growth.

In Mu Fei's own words, in Frankfurt, the season just started and the team was about to relegation, the pressure made people breathless.

After Mu Fei, another defensive player of the Chinese team was also spotted, and it was also an internal transfer. That is Yin Di. He transferred from Alkmaar to Ajax with a transfer fee of 750 million euros. Yin Di's ability value also rose from 66 to 73.

Fonso transferred from Rangers to Everton for 850 million pounds. Everton's midfielders have always been known for their roughness, so Fonso's characteristics are more in line with Everton's appetite.

Zhou Dun to Leverkusen,
Mu flew to Mainz,

Yin Di to Ajax,
Fonso to Everton,

After these few transactions, the news about Chinese players in the transfer market temporarily subsided, until the news of Tottenham's offer for Chen Green came out, which was staggering.

2000 million pounds, this is Tottenham’s offer to Chen Gelin. As a quasi-rich club in the Premier League, Tottenham are not short of money. What surprised everyone was not that Tottenham spent 2000 million pounds, nor that the target of the transfer was a Chinese player, but that Chen Gelin was still injured at this time.

Of course, Tottenham are also very smart. The football market in China is so hot. If they buy Chen Gelin, they can recoup the cost even if they sell the jerseys in China. What's more, Chen Gelin's level is still so high.

But don't forget that the Los Angeles Galaxy where Chen Gelin is located is also not short of money, and their reply is also very clear, not interested.

In fact, most Chinese fans hope that Chen Gelin can go to the Premier League, because Chinese fans like to watch the Premier League, and the Premier League has a great influence in China, but on the other hand, the competition in the Premier League is very fierce and ruthless. Can Chen Gelin, who is suffering from injuries, adapt to the Premier League?

Chen Gelin asked for Li Guo's opinion, and Li Guo's meaning was very clear, it would be better to stay in Los Angeles.

There are many precedents in the world of football, but almost none of them are successful. The reason is very simple. It is not your fame that conquers new fans, but your goals on the field. Without this, the freshness at the beginning will soon disappear. On the other hand, the sports medicine in the United States is more developed, which is more beneficial to Chen Gelin’s recovery.

In the end, Chen Gelin made up his mind and rejected Tottenham's invitation. The busy European summer transfer came to an end on September 9, and everything was settled.

Next, for Li Guo, the most important thing is the Asian Cup at the beginning of next year. For the Asian Cup, Chinese fans have great regrets, that is, in the Asian Cup held locally in 2004, the Chinese team lost and missed the championship.

The Asian Cup to be held in Qatar next year is not only an opportunity for the Chinese team to train, but more importantly, it is also an opportunity to make up for the regrets in the hearts of Chinese fans.

For this reason, Li Guo has to investigate more players and add fresh blood to the national team. You can't expect Sun Jihai and Li Weifeng to be young forever. It's time for the Chinese team to change.

(End of this chapter)