blogombal Chapter 356
Chapter 356
Li Shiguang finally made Moratti relent with a price of 9.5 million euros, and the rest just needed the player to nod his head.
He had already thought about letting Allen go to Italy after the winter transfer window opened. By that time, Balotelli should have known that Mancini would leave the team after the end of the season.
Although this kid is a bit stubborn, Mancini is gone, and I believe he also understands where his future lies.
After hanging up the phone with Moratti, Li Shiguang did not hesitate. He first called Allen and asked him to send Inter Milan another formal offer email of 9.5 million euros, and then immediately called Mendes.
After a while, Mendes' voice came from the phone.
"Hello, Mr. Li!"
"You're welcome, Jorge." Hearing Mendes' voice, Li Shiguang, who was in a hurry to get off work, immediately explained the purpose of his call to him, "I have contacted a big deal for you. Do you have time in about 10 days?"
"Wait a minute, let me check my work schedule." It is said that he has strong execution ability. Mendes did not ask what big deal it was, and immediately went to check his work schedule and replied, "Okay, Mr. Li."
"Okay!" Li Shiguang nodded, "Do you know Mr. Moratti?"
"Moratti? The chairman of Inter Milan?" Mendes looked puzzled.
"Yes!"
"He asked you to go to Milan in the middle of this month, which is the international match day. He wants to talk to you."
"Go to Milan?" Mendes repeated and asked the question in his mind, "Mr. Li, can you please tell me which player of mine Mr. Moratti is interested in?"
Li Shiguang smiled slightly: "Not a player! I can tell you a piece of news. After the end of this season, Inter Milan will most likely not renew the contract with Mancini."
Hearing this, Mendes' eyes lit up!
He is not a fool. When he said this, he immediately knew what the big business Li Shiguang was talking about!
If Mancini does not renew his contract, then Moratti must be talking about the head coach.
In his hands, the only head coach who can match the big business is José Mourinho.
If it is true, then Li Shiguang really helped him a lot. Because Mourinho's affairs have been bothering Mendes for almost half a year!
Since the summer transfer window, Mourinho has complained to Mendes about his current situation more than once.
The conflicts between Mourinho and the team's medical staff and management, as well as the conflicts between Mourinho and Abrahimovic during the transfer period.
Mendes knows all these things clearly.
In addition, the most important thing is that Mendes also knows that Abrahimovic is no longer satisfied with the two Premier League titles that Mourinho brought to Chelsea. He hopes that the team can have better results in the European arena. This mentality of quick success and quick profit has gradually made the Russian oligarch lose patience with Mourinho, who is not very obedient.
In the past few months, Mendes has helped Mourinho secretly look for a new club, but the reality is that there are only so many powerful clubs in Europe, and the position of head coach is a one-size-fits-all position, unlike players, there is also a substitute, plus Mourinho has a bad temper. So even with Mendes' ability and network of relationships, he has not found a suitable next club for him.
Thinking of this, Mendes carefully confirmed softly on the phone: "Mr. Li, do you mean... Moratti is looking for a new head coach for Inter Milan?"
"Yes! Jorge, I know Mourinho has not had a very good time in the past few months, so I mentioned it by the way when I called Moratti. Fortunately, he expressed his willingness to talk to you after hearing the news."
"That's great!" After getting the confirmation, Mendes couldn't hide the excitement in his tone, "Mr. Li, you helped me solve a big problem! I don't know how to thank you!"
"Isn't it easy to thank me? Just spend more time on Cristiano!" Li Shiguang replied with a smile.
"No problem! I have made an appointment with Cristiano's mother. After she returns to Portugal in a few days, I will go to her house to talk to her."
Li Shiguang was very satisfied with Mendes' attitude. Although he didn't urge him, he was able to take the initiative to promote this matter after the last meeting, which at least proved that he was sincere in cooperating with him.
In this case.
Li Shiguang didn't mind letting him have a taste of the sweetness.
"Also, I have finalized Leeds United's first transfer in the winter window. Well... it's a good guy named Mario Balotelli, an Italian." Li Shiguang said meaningfully."I know him! He is Mancini's favorite player, but I heard that this kid has a bit of a casual personality." Hearing the name Balotelli, Mendes immediately remembered a scout report he had read before.
"Yes, that's him!" Li Shiguang nodded, "I originally wanted to leave him to Raiola, but since you just happened to meet him, when he comes to England, you can take the time to talk to him."
"Okay! Thank you, Mr. Li!" Mendes quickly agreed, and at the same time did not forget to express his loyalty to Li Shiguang, "Don't worry, I promise to convince Cristiano's family so that they will not hinder your plan."
"Well, that's good..."
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Early the next morning.
Li Shiguang changed his previous habits and did not go directly to the training ground from the office. Instead, he came to the locker room and called Camoranesi out alone.
On the way home last night, Li Shiguang had been thinking about Camoranesi.
Deep down, Li Shiguang did not want to let Camoranesi go.
Leeds United is no longer the poor club it used to be. For Li Shiguang now, there is no problem at all to spend more money to support an experienced veteran with high professionalism who can play the three positions of right forward, right back and attacking midfielder.
In Li Shiguang's plan, Camoranesi can be regarded as a relatively important rotation player in the team.
The most important thing is.
Li Shiguang knows that this 32-year-old veteran, even if he sells him, can't sell for much money. It's better to let him stay in the team, maybe he can help himself add a persona of nostalgia!
Of course.
What Li Shiguang thinks still depends on Camoranesi's own intentions.
If he really has a strong desire to leave, then Li Shiguang can't do anything, he can only wish this veteran a smooth journey...