Chapter 52 The Deal!

Yang Huan was unaware that two people in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, were conspiring to make door-to-door sales.

Because he's in a negotiation right now.

Sitting across from him are Leverkusen chairman Wolfgang Holzhauser and Leverkusen sporting director Rudy Wöller, while Yang Huan is next to his assistant Zhang Ning. And the team's executive chairman, Nicola Cortez.

In the middle of the two sides, the Italian agent Raiola, and the player Arturo Vidal's agent Felicevic.

This is a very formal transfer negotiation, located in the luxurious box on the second floor of Wangjiang Pavilion, Southampton.

After the refurbishment, Wangjiang Pavilion has been completely renewed, not only the interior decoration has become completely new, it has a traditional Chinese flavor, but the external environment also borrows the scenery along the Teste River, as well as the scenery of the International Sailing Federation Headquarters and yacht marina next door. .

It makes Wangjiang Pavilion not only a high-end Chinese restaurant, but also a good place to enjoy the scenery.

The luxurious box on the second floor where Yang Huan and the others were at the moment was facing the Tester River.

Before this negotiation started, Bielsa had already made a phone call to Arturo Vidal.

Under the persuasion of the Argentine madman, Vidal moved and expressed his willingness to join Southampton to play for the former Chilean national team teacher, and Southampton also promised to double his salary.

After doubling it, Vidal's annual salary is only 2 million euros.

High quality and low price are the characteristics of the current Bundesliga players. At present, the highest transfer fee in the entire Bundesliga is the introduction of Gomez by Bayern Munich last year, which cost 35 million euros, which is already a sky-high price in the Bundesliga.

And this summer, the Bundesliga's transfer king is Ozil. Werder Bremen's midfield core was introduced by Real Madrid for 18 million euros because of his brilliant performance in the World Cup.

Compared with other leagues in Europe, especially the English league, which cost tens of millions in transfer fees, Bundesliga players are quite cheap in terms of transfer fees and annual salary requirements.

This is also closely related to the fact that Bundesliga teams generally pay more attention to healthy management.

But this does not mean that Southampton want to introduce Vidal is easy.

On the contrary, Bayer Leverkusen did not want to let go of the Chilean midfielder at all, so they were bitten to death on price.

Directly out of the high price of 30 million euros.

"This is our bottom line. If you want to get Vidal, you have to pay 30 million." The white-haired and black-bearded Woller expressed a very firm attitude at the beginning.

Thirty million euros, which is also the termination fee of the current Vidal contract.

In other words, if Southampton wants to get Vidal, they have to pay a termination fee.

Southampton has also been fully prepared for the difficulty of negotiation, and has conducted a lot of intelligence and data collection for this, especially Raiola, who has been clinging to Yang Huan's thick thigh recently, is working very hard. .

"Mr. Worrer, before the negotiation starts, we need to inform you that we have reached an agreement with the Colo Colo Club that we will buy Vidal from the Colo Colo Club at a price of five million euros. Thirty percent ownership."

Nicola Cortez took Worrall's words with a smile.

"That said, Vidal is now a player owned by Bayer Leverkusen and Southampton.

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Holzhauser and Worrall were shocked. How did Southampton know about this?

You know, when Vidal was introduced from Colo Colo in 2007, Leverkusen only got 70% of the ownership, and the remaining 30% was still in the hands of Colo Colo .

According to the agreement reached between Southampton and Colo Colo, they valued Bidal at around 16 million euros.

The price is quite reasonable.

But it is far from the psychological price of Leverkusen.

Everyone knows that Southampton is a big moneymaker in the transfer market this summer. If you don't take the opportunity to slaughter them, you will be sorry for yourself, and you will be embarrassed to say it.

Unexpectedly, they were so shrewd that they took 30% of the ownership of Colo Colo first, which undoubtedly put Leverkusen in a very passive situation in the negotiation.

Yang Huan still remembers that the reason why Juventus in the previous life was able to introduce Vidal for 12 million euros was largely because there was only one year left in the contract between Vidal and Leverkusen.

Leverkusen didn't want Vidal to go to Bayern Munich on a free transfer, so they had to sell at a low price.

Therefore, the transfer fee that came out of that negotiation is not worth learning from now.

"Mr. Holzhauser, please don't doubt our sincerity in bringing in Vidal. I believe the players are also willing to join Southampton." Yang Huan looked confident.

It can be said that, sitting at the negotiating table, when Southampton sells 30% ownership of Colo Colo, it is a foregone conclusion that Leverkusen will sell, the key is how much to sell.

"I don't like to be long-winded, and I don't have time to waste. In a word, I am willing to take 13 million for the 70% ownership of Vidal in your hands. Think about it."

Raiola is indeed a very shrewd transfer expert, and his style of taking the initiative everywhere suits Yang Huan's taste, because the last thing Yang Huan likes is being controlled by others.

Holzhauser and Worrer did not expect that what they thought would be very difficult, or even protracted transfer negotiations, would turn out to be what it is now.

Thirteen million euros, which brings Vidal's worth to 18 million, which is about the same as when Ozil moved to Real Madrid, which is already within the acceptable range of Leverkusen.

For Southampton, it is also acceptable, because Ozil has one year left on his contract before moving to Real Madrid.

If Vidal is introduced this time next year, I believe Southampton can take the opportunity to lower the price, but the problem is that if Southampton wants it now, they have to continue to carry it with Leverkusen.

Holzhauser knew in his heart that Vidal would not be able to sell today.

Looking at Worrall again, the latter also winked secretly.

So, the chairman of Leverkusen looked at Yang Huan again, "Then I have a word, fifteen million."

"Deal!" Yang Huan made the decision on the spot.

"But I don't want to see any additional clauses on the transfer contract!"

20 million euros, the introduction of Vidal at this price, Southampton does not lose!

At the very least, Yang Huan, who knew Vidal's strength, knew very well that the deal was worth it.

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After finalizing the transfer price, some other details will be handed over to Nicola Cortes.

But there are still many issues to be negotiated.

Yang Huan was not interested in these matters, and walked out of the luxurious box, leaving Zhang Ning to assist Nicola Cortes to continue the negotiation.

Raiola also came out.

The two went down to the first floor, left the restaurant, and came to the open-air restaurant by the river.

Finding a seat next to the lamppost and railing, Raiola looked at the Chinese restaurant inside with interest.

He has traveled many places and been to many Chinese restaurants, but this one is undoubtedly the most upscale.

The high-end of Wangjiang Pavilion does not lie in its luxurious decoration. On the contrary, its decoration is very simple, but it is always attentive. With the scenery of the river, it gives people a light, elegant, quiet and noble charm.

"I heard that you plan to open a trial operation and offer it to Southampton season ticket holders for free for seven days?"

Raiola sometimes didn't understand Yang Huan's approach, and always felt that he never thought about making money.

But if you think about it carefully, you will find that his approach seems very meaningful.

Just like his acquisition of Southampton, it only cost 15 million pounds in total, but the construction and training base have been built, and the newly increased budget recently reached 50 million pounds. This summer, the team successively introduced Ibra. Ximovic, Neymar, James Rodriguez and other players, if you count Vidal, the signings are very strong.

At first glance, he is burning money, but the problem is, he has attracted the attention of the whole of England, and even the world.

After the introduction of Ibrahimovic, shirt sponsor Umbro promised to increase the sponsorship fee to five million pounds a year, and Southampton are now only willing to sign Umbro for one year.

I still remember that when Yang Huan was negotiating with the CEO of Umbro, he directly explained the reason.

"Because we're going to raise prices next year!"

This sentence revealed his strong confidence in the team's upgrade and the strength of the team.

Yang Huan looked at Raiola. This fat man is indeed a very capable assistant. Without him, Vidal's transfer negotiation would not have been so smooth, and Southampton might even be eager to ask for help.

He is a rare talent.

"There is a saying in my hometown that the rich and the poor come first. If you want to make money from the beginning, I believe that there will be many, many rich people in this world, and many, many great companies will cease to exist."

Raiola agreed with this sentence, indeed.

"In another environment, if we are a giant team, such as Manchester United, with such signing efforts, what do you think the media will do?"

When Raiola heard it, he wanted to say it first, but of course it was hot, but he soon understood the deep meaning of Yang Huan's words.

Yes, it is normal for a giant like Manchester United to introduce a superstar like Ibrahimovic, or even Neymar, and the media will hype it up, but after the hype, they will become dull.

The reason is very simple. In Manchester United, even if Ibrahimovic is introduced, the most valuable thing in this team is Manchester United's golden sign, not Ibrahimovic.

Under the brilliance of Manchester United, the sensational effect of Ibrahimovic's transfer was actually greatly reduced.

But Southampton is different. The Saints are in the League One, England's third-tier league. Such a league, a team, has introduced the world's number one center. This in itself makes countless people feel incredible, even shocking. .

So what will they do next?

focus on!

Both sides, for and against, will continue to focus on Southampton and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

It's just that the supporters want to see them succeed and prove their foresight, while the opponents want to wait until they fail and then fall into the trap.

"In this era, it's about doing something different from others, and as a football, if you want to attract more fans, you have to give the fans the capital they are proud of."

"You are in the lower leagues, you are a weak team, it doesn't matter, as long as you give the fans the capital they are proud of, they will be loyal to you as always."

"It's like a few years ago, when Manchester City was poor, but in Manchester, there are still a lot of local fans who support Manchester City, more than Manchester United, why? A group of poor people can't afford Manchester United tickets, choose to support Manchester City, and then say, we Choose to support tradition, unlike Manchester United, which has become completely commercial."

Raiola was hearing this understanding for the first time, because in the past everyone felt that it was a belief.

"Manchester City's tradition has given their fans the capital of narcissism and pride, so they look down on Manchester United, even if Manchester United's performance is good, so what? Can you make Manchester United and Manchester City's tradition more than a hundred years ago?"

So far, Manchester City fans are still criticizing Manchester United, believing that more than 100 years ago, Manchester United, which was still a belly team at the time, rose by poaching the talents of Manchester City, a well-known and powerful team at that time.

The tradition more than a hundred years ago has become their narcissism and the capital of fighting against their opponents.

"The same goes for Liverpool and Everton, isn't that the case?"

"A few years ago, Chelsea became rich and became an upstart. Many people said they had no traditions, but Chelsea fans are still very narcissistic, because they have money and can smash stars as they want, so they look down on those who talk about traditions. People think that it is because of the failure of the present that they use the traditions of the past as an excuse for masturbation."

"The logic of the business society in the past was how to give benefits to your customers, so everyone was crazy about price, cost, and quality, but now the business logic is, how to give your customers the capital of narcissism, so, just We must strive for innovation, experience, and participation.”