The Glory of the Godfather

Manchester City asking Ricardo. Quaresma?

Fang Jue was a little surprised.

Quaresma's outstanding performance will cause many teams to covet him, which he can predict.

He just didn't expect that just a few days after the end of the season, Manchester City couldn't wait to make a move.

There is a World Cup this summer, and they didn't wait until the end of the World Cup to make a move, which shows Manchester City's eagerness.

Fang Jue is very satisfied with Quaresma's performance this season.

The Portuguese scored 10 goals and 15 assists in all competitions, which are very dazzling statistics.

Moreover, you must know that Deisler is the main choice for Aston Villa's right midfielder, and Quaresma often comes on as a substitute. In this case, it is remarkable to be able to submit such an answer.

When Quaresma performed well at the beginning, Fang Jue had indeed considered selling the Portuguese while Quaresma could be sold for a good price.

However, as the Portuguese player performed better and better.

Fang Jue changed his mind.

Fang Jue is preparing to give Quaresma more playing time and trust in the new season.

After all, Deisler was thirty years old, and Quaresma was only twenty-six.

From the perspective of the team's sustainable development, Quaresma is in his prime, and unless there is an undeniable reason, he should not be transferred now.

Therefore, according to Fang Jue's meaning, Aston Villa directly replied to Manchester City: Quaresma is not for sale!

...

Aston Villa rejected?

They say Quaresma is not for sale?

Manchester City coach Mancini pouted.

In the afternoon, Mubarak, chairman of the Manchester City club, invited the team coach Mancini to enjoy delicious coffee together.

Quaresma is very important (for the construction of the team)? asked the chairman.

Yes, this is a player who has the ability to change the situation of the game by himself. Mancini confirmed, Quaresma has a unique skill.

I know, very beautiful curve ball. Mubarak said happily.

Standing over six feet tall, wearing glasses and sporting a designer stubble, the Manchester City chairman is one of the Abu Dhabi royal family's most trusted advisers.

In September 2008, Sheikh Mansour handpicked him to take charge of Manchester City.

He is also the CEO and Managing Director of the Dubai sovereign wealth fund.

Mubarak admits that he doesn't understand football, but he believes that money investment can make Manchester City stronger.

However, at the beginning, Mubarak was rejected and lost face.

Manchester City offered 100 million pounds to buy Kaka, and the Milan club had acquiesced, but the golden boy of Brazil looked down on Manchester City.

In addition, Manchester City attacked everywhere at the time, and there were Buffon, Arjen Robben, and Ribery on the acquisition list, all of which failed without exception.

Not only that, Manchester City, waving checkbooks everywhere, also attracted the displeasure of the rich teams, thinking that this upstart was disrupting the market.

Then buy it! Mubarak thought for a while, recalling his previous unpleasant experience, he said decisively.

Mancini looked at Mr. Chairman in surprise. Mubarak didn't even ask how much it would cost to buy Quaresma, and made a decision directly.

...

Robert, do you know what is Manchester City's biggest difficulty now? Mubarak asked Mancini.

I can feel the team's ambition for the future, which doesn't match the team's current strength. Mancini thought for a while and said, he is very smart, which is tantamount to changing direction to buy people to improve strength.

Yes, not all, Mubarak said. The biggest challenge is finding a seat at the negotiating table.

The previous events made me realize very quickly that European football has a main table and a group of clubs, which does not include Manchester City. This is the status quo.

It's very difficult to break that status quo, it's very challenging, and all we have to do is be part of this institution.

Manic was silent for a moment, thinking, he understood what the club chairman meant. At this moment, he really began to marvel at the ambition of this club, and he also had a heart for this club chairman who claimed to be ignorant of football tribute.

With such high-level executives, coupled with the power of money, the future of Manchester City is really not just a dream, and he is very happy to be able to participate in it.

The transfer budget is very sufficient. Mubarak said to Mancini, and he asked Mancini to provide a list of players he wanted to introduce.

...

The next morning, Mancini submitted the list.

Forwards: Aston Villa striker Diego Costa, Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko, Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli;

Midfielders: Aston Villa's Ricardo Quaresma, Gareth Bale and James Milner, Valencia's David Silva, Benfica winger Angel Di Maria;

Defense: Aston Villa defender Senderos, Hamburg right back Boateng, Benfica defender David Luiz, Lazio defender Kolarov;

Mubarak reviewed the list provided by Mancini and rejected it.

He thinks Mancini is not ambitious enough.

In the end, Mancini added a few names after careful consideration:

Liverpool striker Torres, Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Barcelona player Yaya Toure, Arsenal player Cesc Fabregas, Aston Villa player Sebastian Deisler.

After reading it, Mubarak expressed his approval.

Just follow this list and go door to door to ask if it is for sale.

...

Quaresma was selected for the Portuguese national team squad.

However, because the league has just ended, the players need to rest.

Therefore, Quaresma does not need to report to the national team immediately, he has about two weeks of vacation to enjoy.

At a seaside villa in Sardinia, Quaresma and busy super-agent Jorge Mendes finally had time to meet.

Aston Villa has decided not to renew the lease of Beckham, so you will get more playing time in the new season. Mendes said.

I have communicated with coach Fang Jue. Deisler is already 30 years old. As you grow older, the Germans cannot compete with you.

That still has to wait? It means that I can only wait for time. Deisler is not losing to me, but to time. Quaresma was a little emotional.

My playing time in a season is much less than that of Deisler, but the statistics are much more dazzling than his.

Why should I be behind him?

Mendes frowned. He was delighted by Quaresma's performance before, but now, he realized a problem:

Quaresma is a little swollen, and the kid is doing his old tricks again——

Gone.

Statistically speaking, taking the Premier League as an example, Deisler scored 9 goals and 8 assists; Deisler is more comprehensive and stronger.

Of course, as an agent, Mendes cannot tell his employer that you are no good, you are far worse than anyone else.

Moreover, Mendes knows that the most important thing for him now is to figure out what is in Quaresma's heart, and what stimulated him to say this.

Just a quick whine?

Or there are other factors, such as the direct influence of the outside world, such as the temptation of a certain team,

...

Ricardo, tell me what you think. Mendes said, I must know what happened, so that I can analyze it better and help you.

Mancini called me? Quaresma said.

Robert Mancini? Mendes asked.

Yes, the Manchester City one. Quaresma nodded.

When did it happen? Mendes frowned. Manchester City did not contact him directly, but directly contacted the players. This is against the rules and disrespectful to Jorge Mendes.

Just this morning, Quaresma said, they couldn't get through to three numbers when they called your cell phone.

Mendez checked it, and found that his mobile phone was out of battery, and there were two other mobile phones. The assistant charged him, but he forgot them at home.

Mendes smiled wryly and shook his head. He was busy teasing the little guy. He didn't pay attention when his phone was out of battery. He left in a hurry and even forgot his bag.

What does Manchester City say? Mendes asked.

At this moment, Quaresma's cell phone rang and he connected.

Jorge, I'm looking for you. Quaresma handed his mobile phone to Mendez. He covered the microphone and said softly, Mr. Robert Mancini.

Mendez took one look at Quaresma and answered the phone.

The other party called Quaresma to find him at this time point, which can only explain one thing: Quaresma told the other party that he would come at this time.

This is worth pondering.

At least to a certain extent, it can explain Quaresma's inner tendency.

...

Twenty minutes later.

The conditions offered by Manchester City are indeed quite generous. Mendes said as he handed the phone back to Quaresma.

Not only is it rich, but it is very attractive, Quares Ma Xin said.

At the very least, I couldn't get that kind of contract at Villa, Quaresma said.

Manchester City promised to sack Quaresma from a very lucrative five-year, £120,000-a-week contract.

You know, in the Aston Villa team, the highest salary of the team is Deisler's weekly salary of 80,000 pounds.

Quaresma joined Aston Villa on loan last season. His salary was borne by Inter Milan, which is also a very generous salary.

Now, after the loan is transferred to a buyout, the weekly salary of the new contract signed by Quaresma and Aston Villa is 55,000 pounds.

Although this salary does not completely satisfy Quaresma, considering that this salary is relatively high in the Aston Villa team.

Second only to Deisler, Ronaldo and Clement.

Quaresma knows that this is a compliment to his outstanding performance last season.

It also shows how much the team attaches importance to him.

Therefore, he finally accepted the contract.

However, everything is afraid of comparison.

Look at Manchester City, the weekly salary is 120,000 pounds.

You know, this is Manchester City's direct offer. Obviously, if the negotiations are in-depth, it is possible to get a higher salary in the end.

(£120,000 a week, or even more) VS (£55,000 a week).

Data is the most intuitive.

Money data is the most impactful.

Quaresma's mood of signing with Aston Villa, which was fairly happy, suddenly became bad.

...

Ricciardo, you want to go to Manchester City? Mendes asked.

Yes, Jorge, I'm interested in City's great project.

You are interested in Manchester City's great money offensive.

Mendez nodded, he understood.

There's nothing wrong with liking money and chasing money.

If Quaresma is clamoring to leave Aston Villa for other reasons, Mendes will persuade him, because in his opinion, Aston Villa's situation is very good, the team is on the rise, yes It is more in line with the player's long-term planning and positioning.

However, Quaresma made a transfer due to money factors, and it was difficult for Mendes to say anything or stop him.

In addition, Mendes is also more interested in the newly promoted Manchester City team.

In the just-concluded season of the Premier League, Manchester City ranked sixth. The results cannot be said to be very good, but the momentum of this team's rise has already been seen.

Considering Manchester City's strong financial resources, this team continues to wave their checkbooks this summer, and the future strength and development can be expected.

Therefore, Mendes thinks about this, and it seems that Quaresma's going to Manchester City is also a good choice.

Earn a lot more money.

If the team's performance can also rise.

That is wonderful.

I will have a meeting with Manchester City. Mendes said, After this meeting, I want to know about Manchester City's plan and the use plan for you.

After this, let's communicate again. I must be responsible for your future.

Quaresma nodded.

This is exactly where he trusts Mendes the most. Mendes will do everything, try to achieve a win-win situation for all parties, and is not short-sighted. He is more responsible to the players, which is very important for the players.

...

After two days.

I talked to Manchester City. Mendes communicated with Quaresma on the phone.

Manchester City's plan is very attractive. I personally think it is quite credible. This team is very ambitious.

The most important thing is that they have the financial strength to match this ambition.

In addition, in terms of salary, I have won a weekly salary of 150,000 pounds for you.

Quaresma on the other end of the phone was very excited. With a weekly salary of 150,000 pounds, he couldn't wait to sign the contract.

I support you to go to Manchester City. Mendes said, However, I think even if it is a transfer, we must pay attention to the method. We don't need to fall out with Aston Villa. Manchester City is bound to win you. They are transferring. Membership fees will be more generous.”

I hope that even if it is a transfer and departure, it will be a win-win situation for all parties and a friendly breakup. Mendes said, So, don't talk nonsense during this time, and think more about what you say.

Quaresma understands that Mendes is telling him not to talk loudly, it is best to shut up, and not to make any unpleasant things, and the transfer is left to Mendes to handle.

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