20demayo Chapter 231
Chapter 231
"No, why would I buy a 30-year-old striker?"
Li Shiguang immediately denied Allen's statement. Although he knew that Henry had two years of outstanding performance after going to Barcelona, this did not fit his position of Leeds United as a black shop. After all, a veteran who was about to retire would definitely not be sold at a good price after a few years.
"I just mean..." Allen breathed a sigh of relief, "Based on my understanding of you, you should not like a striker of such an age."
But Allen immediately couldn't help but ask, since he didn't want to buy, why did Li Shiguang grab him and ask this question?
Perhaps seeing what Allen was thinking, Li Shiguang smiled and led the topic to other directions: "Alan, can you get the kid from Barcelona?"
Barcelona? Kid?
Unexpectedly, Li Shiguang's question spanned so much. Allen was stunned at first, and then realized that Li Shiguang should be talking about Messi. After thinking for a while, he shook his head and replied: "It's very difficult, or almost impossible."
"Ah?" Allen's decisive answer surprised Li Shiguang a little.
But before he could ask why, Allen continued to talk about his opinion.
"Boss, I've been with you for so long, I naturally know what kind of players you like. This Messi, after we had more money last year, I contacted his father, who is also his agent, through an intermediary. Let's not talk about his ridiculously high liquidated damages. First of all, this kid himself doesn't want to leave Barcelona! And since Inter Milan made such a fuss last year, Barcelona asked him to renew his contract at the beginning of this month, and the liquidated damages were directly raised to 150 million euros!"
"What? So high?" Li Shiguang's eyes widened, his mouth curled, his face full of disbelief.
I know you are expensive! But I didn't expect you to be so expensive in 2007!
I can't afford it!
He just remembered it temporarily, and didn't use the system to check it. As a result, Allen's answer really surprised him.
"Then... still buy it, boss?" Seeing that Li Shiguang looked unhappy, Allen covered his mouth and asked with a smile.
Li Shiguang quickly denied it, "Buy a hammer, buy it and bankrupt my Leeds United!? Frank is crazy, can Messi play 1 vs 11 or what?"
"Hahaha." Li Shiguang's words made Allen laugh from laughing, but after laughing, he still didn't understand why Li Shiguang suddenly jumped from Henry to Messi, "But boss...what does Henry's transfer have to do with Messi?"
"Hey~" Li Shiguang sighed and explained, "What I was thinking just now was, if Barcelona really spent a lot of money to buy Henry, in case they are financially tight, can't we take the opportunity to send warmth to Laporta? To be honest, after these two games, I'm jealous of that kid!"
Seeing his own The boss was a little disappointed, and Allen also started to persuade him: "Boss, don't think about Messi! But I think there is another player in Barcelona. If you like him, we can try to make an offer."
"Who?"
"Their center forward, Samuel Eto'o."
"Eto'o? He wants to leave?"
"Yes!" Allen nodded vigorously, "I have a rumor that this kid's life in Barcelona is not too good. Not only is he suppressed by Ronaldinho in terms of salary, but Rijkaard began to let him give some firing rights to Messi, but he is not very willing! Moreover, Barcelona already has three center forwards, Saviola, Falcao, and Eto'o. If Henry is bought over, there will be too many people piled up in the center position, right?"
Eto'o? Barcelona may not sell him, Allen's words made Li Shiguang fall into deep thought.
Allen didn't know, but Li Shiguang knew that after Barcelona introduced Henry, he and Eto'o could actually coexist!
Because starting from next season, Ronaldinho, whose form is already declining, will fall sharply due to injuries and chaotic personal life. Rijkaard had no choice but to abandon him, and Thierry Henry will replace the Brazilian on the left wing. However, Falcao, who was sold to Barcelona by himself, is indeed a variable!
But since Allen proposed this idea, Li Shiguang thinks it is worth a try.
In terms of strength, Eto'o is definitely one of the best strikers in the world of football, and his age is also suitable. At the age of 26, he is in his prime. The most important thing is that he will not worry about selling! If I remember correctly, Mourinho likes him very much. After two years, he will be able to sell him.Mourinho went to Inter Milan, and I sold Eto'o to him, maybe I could make a fortune again!
"Okay!" Li Shiguang nodded and agreed to Allen's proposal, "Then you have to keep paying attention to this matter. Once you are sure that Henry has reached an agreement with Barcelona, you should contact Laporta and Eto'o's agent immediately!"
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In the second week, the Champions League quarter-final draw was carried out as scheduled. This time Li Shiguang did not make a special trip. After sending Simeone and Allen over, he watched the draw ceremony comfortably on the sofa.
After entering the quarter-finals, the principle of avoiding the same division will no longer apply, which means that the three Premier League teams may become opponents.
In contrast, among the quarter-finals, only Eindhoven and Valencia can be regarded as two teams with relatively weak strength on paper.
Li Shiguang naturally hopes to draw them, especially Eindhoven. After all, he has beaten Coman twice in the group stage. If they meet again this time, at least from a psychological level, Leeds United has an absolute advantage.
And according to the history in memory, Liverpool, which was replaced by Leeds United, drew PSV Eindhoven in this round!
But God and UEFA seemed unwilling to let him have his wish.
At the draw ceremony, the first team to be drawn was Valencia, and then Chelsea became their opponent.
Leeds United was the second team to be drawn, but their opponent was not PSV Eindhoven as Li Shiguang imagined!
After the draw paper that Li Shiguang had high hopes for was slowly opened from the hands of Florentino, the guest of the draw, the name of AC Milan appeared in Li Shiguang's eyes!
What the hell! ? What kind of rotten hand is this old man! ? If I remember correctly, AC Milan is the champion of this year's Champions League!
Seeing this result, Li Shiguang couldn't help it, and jumped up from the sofa and scolded Florentino on the screen...