Chapter 876 Kaka (only one chapter)
“So, you are very unfavorable about Manchester United’s commercial development plan?”
Reporters rushed to ask, like hyenas smelling the smell of carrion.
“Yes.”
Laporta knows what reporters want, and he doesn’t mind breaking the news.
Barcelona is a members-only club and the president is elected, so he needs influence, visibility and exposure.
"But many people think that he is a business genius. He became a world-class rich man in less than six years and has never failed so far, so he will definitely lead Manchester United to success." The reporter quickly said.
“I admit that he is a world-class business genius and a top financial investor.
But I still say the same thing, football is round, and anything is possible on the football field. It happens.
It’s difficult to do football well by just relying on commercialization and throwing money at it.”
...
Looking at the reports on TV, the young man turned around and walked out of the airport.
Soon he saw his name on a sign.
Step over.
“Hello….”
Before he could finish speaking, the visitor had already said quickly.
“Luka Modric?”
“It’s me.”
“My name is Paul McClean, you can call me Paul.”
After a brief handshake, "Get in the car, it's still some distance from the Carrington base."
Modric nodded.
A week ago, Manchester United acquired him from Croatian giants Dinamo Zagreb for £7 million.
Now he is a member of Manchester United.
Being spotted by the world's top giants is a realistic dream for any player, and after the departure of Manchester United's old captain Roy Keane, there is a shortage of players in the defensive midfielder and midfielder. , he has many opportunities.
Leading him to a Toyota Alfa, Paul opened the door.
Modric was about to go in but found that there was already a young man inside.
When their eyes met, they couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
Paul smiled and introduced: "He is also a new player introduced by Manchester United this season. You can get to know him."
After getting in the car, Modric extended his right hand to the opponent.
“Hello, Paul Modric, Croatian, plays as a midfielder.”
"Nemanja Vidic, a Frenchman, plays as a central defender."
Hearing that the two of them were not in the same position, I was relieved and at the same time, they quickly became close.
We are all newcomers, so when we enter a new environment, we naturally need to stay together and stay together.
After another exchange, we found out that everyone’s transfer fee was 7 million pounds, and the feeling of closeness increased.
Arrived at Carrington, the two were quickly taken to arrange dormitories.
After the physical examination the next day, the report was placed in front of Ferguson.
Vidic glanced at it and ended it. After all, he had been inspecting it for a long time and already knew it well.
I looked at Modric emphatically. He still values people who can be valued by the big boss, not to mention that Cech and Alonso are already in front.
“It’s really surprising.”
Mike smiled: “Although he looks very thin, his body is actually very strong and his physical strength is particularly good. I believe he can adapt to the rhythm of the Premier League game.
But the best thing about this kid is his overall view. What's even more difficult is the balance between his left and right feet, which makes him even more difficult to defend.
Alex, BOSS said that this is a Pirlo and Xavi-like character. From the current perspective, he does have this potential. "
"Let Davis take care of him more during this period, and we will see how good he is after the offseason is over. "Sir said.
There are still six Asian exhibition games to be played this year, so Manchester United will gather earlier than other clubs.
"Yes. ”
"Tottenham still won't let him go?"
"They said they won't take Carrick away unless they pay 16 million pounds."
Looking at the thoughtful old Sir Alex Yeah, Mike couldn't help but said: "Alex, the club has given us a transfer budget of 30 million pounds, plus the several players sold, we have a total transfer budget of 42.1 million pounds.
After deducting the 14 million spent to bring in Vidic and Modric, there is still 28.1 million pounds, which is enough to bring in Carrick.”
“Mike, BOSS came from Somerset County a few days ago. The Southampton Satellite Academy in Southampton brought back a 16-year-old kid named Gareth Bale. Peter from the youth team told me that this kid reminded him of 16-year-old Ryan.”
Mike was stunned.
Of course he knows who Ryan is.
The representative of Manchester United's 92 golden generation, a winger and a world-class winger!
At his peak, with his lightning speed, he turned the enemy's backcourt upside down, scoring an average of more than 10 goals for Manchester United every season.
The perfect combination with Beckham on the right is the most successful wing combination since the founding of Manchester United.
"That kid, like Ryan, is from Wales, and was born with a left foot."
Looking at the old man mumbling to himself, Mike instantly understood that the old man had already planned to call this kid Gareth. ·Bell’s people are being trained as Ryan Giggs’ successors.
This is normal.
Giggs, who was born in 1973, is now 31 years old. For a winger who relies on speed, his peak period is only a few years away.
This young man named Gareth Bale is only 16 years old. After two or three years of training, he can just fill Giggs' position.
"BOSS has recommended another midfielder to you?"
If the old man is so hesitant about buying Carrick, it is obviously that the big boss has given him another choice.
The old prince nodded.
“Who?”
“He called me and asked me if I wanted Kaka.”
"Kaka? The one in Milan?"
"Yeah."
Mike instantly understood why the old man was so hesitant.
As early as 2002, the old man wanted to buy Kaká, who was still playing in the Brazilian league. However, due to the labor certificate issue in the UK, he could only watch his favorite player being expelled from AC Milan. Buy away.
Kaká came to Milan and his talent quickly blossomed.
Sir Alex was so excited that he slapped the table at the FA.
Then there was what became known as the ‘Special Genius Clause’.
As an old friend and old buddy who has worked together for many years, he is very aware of Ferguson's favor for Kaká.
"Can AC Milan let him go?"
A core-level player for a wealthy club like Kaká cannot be bought with just money.
Look at Chelsea, money was spent and the players they bought were second-rate.
“The BOSS said he would be in charge of the negotiations.”
“Can he convince Galliani?”
“David spent half a year failing to convince Foley Na Group and DB International Freight Company, BOSS only took one week to complete it," the old man said with a smile.
Mike nodded.
"The club has a plan for a new stadium. Does it still have money to buy us people? Kaka is not cheap."
"David said that the funds for the new stadium have been solved, and Hanhua Capital has provided us with a new stadium. A 20-year loan of 1.5 billion pounds with an annual interest rate of 7.5%.
The average annual principal and interest repayment is 80 million pounds. However, only 40 million pounds need to be repaid in the first five years, and Manchester United will pay back the loan later. The growth in revenue has increased appropriately.
I have asked David. According to Manchester United's current development situation, while repaying the loan, it can provide the club with at least 40 million pounds of signing funds every year.
If the boss can really convince Galliani, our money will definitely be enough to satisfy the acquisition.
I'm just afraid..."
A trace of worry flashed in the old Sir Alex's eyes, and he had no confidence in Kaka's acquisition.
...
"Boss, coach Ferguson replied that AC Milan rejected Manchester United's application for 30 million pounds to acquire Kaká. "Lu Huidao.
"It's expected. Get ready, we'll go to Milan the day after tomorrow."
"It's just a player, is it worth a trip in person?"
"If it's just a football skill Of course good players are not worth it, but Kaka is different. If he can be acquired, it will greatly increase Manchester United's commercial value.
To put it simply, he is Manchester United's commercial spokesperson and can bring more to Manchester United. There are so many fans, especially female fans,” Xu Liang said with a smile.
A handsome football guy like Kaka, with few scandals, good football skills and a good family background, is simply a natural idol. If the Italian and Brazilian media hadn't been too aggressive, he could have become Beckham's second.
Kaka is one of the few players whose commercial value is greater than his sports value, but it is a pity that it has not been developed.
Moreover, in the first ten years of the 21st century, Kaka, Messi and Ronaldo, the top three in the world, if both of them are concentrated in Manchester United.
It will bring great status bonus to the latter.
It would be great if it could become the most desired 'hall' for players around the world like Real Madrid.
As for the issue of Kaka’s crispy skin.
Aside from serious injuries as a child, poor foundation, and problems with the way he plays football, the biggest reason is Fatty An.
As we all know, Fatty An doesn’t like rotation very much, and he is the main force.
Kaka often plays with injuries.
When I was young, there was no problem, but after a long time of accumulation, small injuries turned into big ones, and they were completely ruined.
The old Sir Alex is not a fat man. Manchester United still has Scholes in the attacking midfielder position. If not, it would be good for Giggs, who cannot fly, to play as an attacking midfielder.
The latter two are world-class, enough to warrant rotation.
Let Kaka get enough rest.
As long as the latter can maintain a high level for five or six years, Manchester United will make money.
Dingle bell….
The phone rang.
Xu Liang glanced at the caller ID and waved to Lu Hui.
The latter turned and left.
Press the answer button.
Jiang Xiaoyang’s voice came over.
"You are really capable of doing things. A football club is asking you to act like a big group in the world."
"Manchester United's current valuation is 900 million pounds, which is nearly 15 billion when converted into Chinese currency. Of course it’s a big group,” Xu Liang said with a smile.
“Even if you have 900 million pounds, if you invest 1.5 billion pounds, can you eventually recoup the cost?”
“I’m not stupid. If I can’t make money, why should I invest so much?”
Ten years later, Manchester United's total revenue will exceed 500 million pounds.
Now with his blessing, you will only earn more.
So paying back the money is basically no problem.
"You are so big at Manchester United, what about the NBA Warriors? Do the same thing?"
"No.
The Warriors build an arena. That's enough for buying and selling jerseys.
We won’t do much commercial realization. "
"Why? "
"It's very simple. Football is the number one sport in the world. The World Cup attracts more attention than the Olympic Games. There are nearly 400 million registered fans on the Manchester United website, spread across dozens of countries around the world, and the potential is unlimited.
Although the Warriors have won two championships in the past two years, the number of registered fans on the Warriors website is not even a fraction of that of Manchester United.
The NBA's influence is limited to a few countries, including the United States and China. The ratings for the Olympic basketball games, which attract the most attention, can only support the World Cup. ”
Except for the reason he said.
More importantly.
With the retirement of older stars such as Yao, O'Neal, Kobe, and Carter, the NBA has received less and less attention.
Coupled with the fact that NBA management is stupid and actively or passively meddles in China's internal affairs, it directly leads to the NBA's declining attention in China, the most important market in the world.
With this background, Xu Liang will certainly not make himself uncomfortable.
Although Jiang Xiaoyang has not watched a few NBA games, he also knows that the number one sport in the United States is football.
The Super Bowl is comparable to the domestic Spring Festival Gala.
The NBA’s attention among the four major professional sports leagues is slightly better than that of ice hockey.
"Then what will you do with the Warriors in the future, sell them?"
"Yes. Sell them before Yao Ming retires."
The reason why he acquired the Warriors was because he valued the Chinese market behind Yao Ming.
Once the latter retired, the Warriors basically had no room for growth.
Of course there is no need to continue holding it.
"There is one more thing to tell you. When the contract between Hanhua and Manchester United is signed, you immediately securitize the loan and sell it all."
"Sell Go out?”
"Yes."
"Why? Hanhua has no urgent need for funds." Jiang Xiaoyang said.
"Hanhua is a financial institution. For us, a small profit is a loss. If you don't understand, just think about the subprime mortgage in the United States."
A reminder, a financial professional background Jiang Xiaoyang suddenly understood.
Once the crisis breaks out, it will cause the global stock and bond market prices to fall.
"You want to buy the bottom?"
"You can teach me."
Jiang Xiaoyang said with excitement in his tone, "This is a good opportunity to go short."
"Of course I do I know, but it's not the time yet.
Okay, I'll take care of the subprime mortgage issue. Just manage the company well.
Also, it’s already mid-July, isn’t Hanhua’s semi-annual report ready yet? ”
“It will be sent to you within three days at most. …The Changyu Wine matter has come to an end. "
"Has the Zhao family finished the matter? "
Xu Liang said with interest.
"The carrots you gave are so big, the donkeys will naturally be more motivated to pull the cart. ”
Ignoring Jiang Xiaoyang's teasing, he asked directly.
“What conditions?”
“150 million Huaxia coins.
We will acquire 49% of the equity of Changyu Wine.
Taiyan state-owned assets will be retained for 18 %, and the remaining 33% is in the hands of Italy's Italian Vasalonno Holding SA
We are currently in contact with Italian Vasalonno Holding Co., Ltd. and strive to acquire their equity. "
Xu Liang nodded. As long as the foreign investment company gives enough money, there is nothing that cannot be sold.
"Let Wang Jianguo be responsible. Your most important task now is to prepare for Kelong's listing. "
"Don't worry, I can tell the difference.
The company is negotiating with Merrill Lynch, and the results will be available in half a month at most. ”
"Tell me immediately after the contract is signed. Also, just let Lao Ma and the others be responsible for the road show, and you don't want to participate."
"I won't go even if you ask me to. I'm exhausted. "
Jiang Xiaoyang said directly.
For others, the listing bell may only come once or twice in a lifetime.
But as the president of Hanhua, Hanhua has put more than a dozen companies on the market over the years. At the beginning, she participated with great interest.
As a result, once you go there, you will never go there again.
Who would it be? Flying all over the world in three months.
The rest time is no more than six hours a day, and every time he speaks nonsense, he is exhausted both physically and mentally when he is questioned by investors from all over the world.
"Haha, that's good. If you have time, pay more attention to Yangyang."
"This is my son, do you still need to tell me?"
Hearing the complaints in her words, Xu Liang subconsciously touched his nose.
Compared to Jiang Xiaoyang, he is even more unqualified as a father.
At the end of the year, he can only spend one or two months with his children.
But this is reality.
Unless he can completely put down his career.
The two chatted a few more words about children, and Xu Liang hung up the phone.
(End of this chapter)