Chapter 271 The wily Mendes
Mendes smiled calmly after hearing this, and said seriously: "Mr. Alfaim, before we have a conversation, I want to make sure something on behalf of my players."
Alfaim nodded and made a gesture to say something.
“We will not negotiate personal treatment until your club and AC Milan Club agree on Chang Yang’s transfer.”
"Why?" Alfaim asked in confusion. If you don't talk about personal treatment today, then what are you doing today?
"My player thinks that he is still an AC Milan player, and he can't do anything about personal treatment with his new club wearing a Milan jersey." Speaking of this, Mendes shrugged, "What do you think about my player? In him, I feel like I have seen the spirit of chivalry. Haha, just to give an example. However, I personally don't think this will become a problem. I understand your club's desire and sincerity for ostentatiousness. So, once your club and Milan agree, I believe we are not a problem in personal treatment. My player is not a greedy person. He will make his own salary requirements based on his ability and the contribution he believes he can make to the club in the future."
Mendes imply that you are willing to pay so much transfer fee for Zhang Yang, so you will naturally not be stingy in terms of personal treatment. Therefore, even if you discuss personal treatment later, it will not be a problem.
Alfaim pondered for a moment, and Zhang Yang proposed to wait until Manchester City and AC Miran reached a transfer consensus before talking about personal treatment. This is indeed not a problem. Now, for Alfaim and Manchester City, Zhang Yang can personally nod and accept Manchester City's invitation. This is the biggest victory, and this is also the biggest purpose of the trip to China by Mr. Manchester City Club Chairman.
Obviously, his work success is extraordinary, and Alfaim can be proud of his work results. Because almost everyone would never have thought that he could really persuade Zhang Yang to join Manchester City.
"There is another point, when Manchester City and Milan are negotiating, my players will not participate. In other words, no matter what occasion, Zhang Yang will not express any closeness or acceptance of Manchester City invitations. In other words, only when the two clubs reach an agreement will Zhang Yang be truly involved with Manchester City." Mendes said.
"I think I understand." Alfaim said that he knew that the players were avoiding trouble. If fans and the media knew that Zhang Yang had reached a transfer intention with Manchester City in advance, then in the eyes of the fans, this was definitely a betrayal, and Zhang Yang obviously did not want to have unhappiness with those fans who had cheered and applauded him.
"In fact, this is what Zhang is most worried about. After he left Marseille, Marseille fans still miss him. No one would say he was a traitor. He really enjoyed this feeling. I think it will make him feel perfect and happy about his days in Marseille, and now it is the same." Mendes said.
Alfaim nodded, saying that there is no problem with this. If it is another team, such as Zhang Yang's current boss AC Milan, he prefers to instigate players to put pressure on the team he is playing for to lower the transfer fee. However, it is obvious that Manchester City does not need to do this. They are poor now and only money left. For them, the most important thing is that the players themselves nodded and are willing to accept Manchester City's invitation. As for money, it is really not a problem.
However, Alfaim also felt that Zhang Yang was a little pretentious. Since he was about to leave, he rarely got together and parted. Of course, he would not say this idea, so as not to cause unnecessary misunderstandings and extraneous problems.
"The main thing about Zhang Yang is that he doesn't want to have an unhappy relationship with the fans, but in my opinion, it's very difficult. But if he wants to do his best, I have to try his best to consider it..." Mendes said.
Alfaim interrupted Mendes with a smile and said, "Mr. Mendes, what you said just now is not a problem. I am very happy that Zhang Yang can accept Manchester City's invitation. Is there any other request?"
Mendes nodded, "Although we cannot negotiate on personal treatment for the time being, there are indeed some other requirements. To be precise, the following is my personal communication with the Chairman on some matters."
Alfaim showed an listening look, "Please say."
"As it said, we need to see Manchester City's efforts to make their ambitions. It can be said that my player is one of the best scorers in football today. I can't even be sure that in the future, he will be a real NO1. Therefore, such a player cannot live in a mediocre club. I have no doubt about your ambitions and Manchester City at all. However, there is a saying that ugly words are said to be ahead. Sometimes, the effort you put in may not be rewarded. So, once in the future, Manchester City will be
If his performance is not satisfactory, I will not allow my players to continue to waste time here. I know that Zhang Yang is a person who values feelings for you. He has a good impression of you, and he will also have a good impression of Manchester City. It is conceivable that he will have a lot of feelings for Manchester City in the future. Even if Manchester City performs poorly, he may not choose to leave. However, as an agent, I must consider the future of my player's career. At that time, I have to be a villain."
Alfaim had long heard of the old fox's power, and he did feel it at this time, but he could not say anything about Mendes' disgust. This person could be said to be a "real villain". He put everything on the surface. Although it may make people feel uncomfortable, it is difficult to truly feel disgusted.
It seems that now, Alfaim is a little unhappy. He is ambitious about planning for Manchester City's future. This person is pouring cold water here, or not, but he is really uncomfortable to hear. However, the chairman of the Manchester City Club has to admit that Mendes' words are not unreasonable. After all, Alfaimt himself cannot guarantee that his Greater Manchester City plan will be successful.
Alfaim pondered for a moment, "You said that you lost your patience. This should be a period limit. I want to know, the specific time."
"Three seasons." Mendes raised three fingers, "I hope that within three seasons, my players can gain some glory. As for the specific glory, we need to discuss in detail. After all, this is not a fixed one. For example, if Manchester City only won the FA Cup championship, Zhang Yang is very happy here. He has also made progress in personal honors. For example, if he won the Premier League Golden Boot, the FA Cup championship is also acceptable. So, this is a general demand, and the important thing is that we can cooperate happily."
Hearing Mendes say this, Alfaim breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid of hearing from Mendes that the team required the team to win the Champions League championship within three seasons. Although Alfaim was also looking forward to it, he knew that he should do less things in daydream. Of course, with Zhang Yang and adding to the player configuration, this possibility is indeed much greater than before.
"Also, during the transfer period, if the team did not perform well in the last season, I think we all hope to see some practical actions from the club to show the club's surging ambitions," Mendes continued.
Alfaim nodded, "Of course." Mendes would not say this, Manchester City would do the same. The founding period of a dynasty is difficult, and Manchester City is also the one who desires success and glory the most at this time. If the record is not good, they naturally don't mind undergoing a major change. Of course, he will not forget the potential meaning of Mendes's words, that is, all blueprints must be built with Yingyang as the only core.
Alfaim has no objection to this point. Not to mention Zhang Yang's ability, he is indeed one of the top players in football. Just Zhang Yang's ability to choose to accept the invitation from Manchester City in the early stages of his career is enough to move Alfaim and have a great favor to this player. Not to mention, this is a superstar that Alfaim himself impressed with sincerity, and he himself also has a very fulfilling sense of accomplishment.
"Thank you." Mendes thanked Alfaim, "Thank you for your understanding, I am very happy. This shows that both of us communicate with each other with sincerity and honesty, and we hope that in the future, we can continue to maintain this pleasant communication."
Alfaim also smiled, "I hope so too. In fact, we have a common interest, that is, the more successful the Manchester City club is, the more the club and the players and you will be the beneficiaries."
"That's right." Mendes stood up and said goodbye, "I hope our next meeting will be soon."
"That's what I expect," Alfaim said.
"I want to rush back to Milan as soon as possible." Mendes suddenly said while saying goodbye, "I wish you successful negotiations with Milan."
After sending Mendes away, Alfaim narrowed his eyes and thought. The last sentence of the 'super agent' seemed to mean something. Could it be that Milan was already considering Manchester City's purchase? If so...
After Mendes left the hall where Alfaim stayed, he shook his head and revealed the information that Milan was ready to sell Zhang Yang to Manchester City. In this case, Manchester City's bid may be lower than expected, which may make him take a smaller commission.
However, Mendes sneered. Even if he made less money, he didn't care. He expressed his anger in this way. Milan's approach made Mendes angry.
Zhang Yang was so silly and cute, saying that he would not betray Milan's interests, but Mr. Mendes is not easy to bully, he just wants to cause some trouble for Milan.
However, there is one problem, that is, the higher the transfer fee of Zhang Yang, not only is his Mendes' commission, but also if he can create a transfer record, this is extremely important to Zhang Yang's influence and his position in football.
Thinking of this, Mendes took out his cell phone and called Alfaim. The 'Super Agent' said with a smile, "Mr. Alfaim, Milan is ready to sell Zhang Yang, so I have confidence in my players wearing Manchester City jerseys. However, I also hope that my players can create a myth, and I personally think that Manchester City also needs an exciting myth."
"Thank you for your reminder. Maybe you can prepare a bottle of good red wine." Alfaim said.
Putting down the phone, Alfaim sat on the sofa and tasting tea. He now found that he was getting more and more accustomed to and liked this Chinese tea.
Mendes' meaning is very clear. Zhang Yang's agent conveyed two meanings. One is that Milan seems to have made the decision to sell Zhang Yang; the other is that Mendes hopes that the transfer fee will not be reduced because of his news, because he hopes that his players will create a myth of football player transfer. He also pointed out that this myth is also a good opportunity for Manchester City to expand its influence today.
Alfaim fell into deep thought. He had to admit that this agent was not a good person. He not only sold Manchester City's goodness and told them that Milan's attitude strengthened Manchester City's confidence in getting publicity, but did not lose anything because of it. Instead, he was seeking benefits for himself and his players. He was really an old fox.
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