Whether Real Madrid could keep Qin Xiong depended on whether they could renew Qin Xiong's contract in the summer of 2009!
Because even if they forced Qin Xiong to stay, after half a year, Qin Xiong could sign a new contract with other teams in advance and wait until the summer of 2010 to join on a free transfer.
Therefore, Real Madrid's fork in the road was either to renew Qin Xiong's contract this summer, or to sell Qin Xiong this summer in exchange for some cash.
At present, the meeting between Qin Xiong and Florentino did not achieve the expected results. In addition, Freddy's words to the reporters made the European football powerhouses start to chase Qin Xiong.
The sharp-eyed powerhouse managers realized that the contract renewal negotiations between Real Madrid and Qin Xiong were in a deadlock!
Because with Florentino's efficiency, it was impossible to allow such a situation to happen. He took half a month after he came to power to directly win over Kaka and Ronaldo. How could he allow Qin Xiong's contract renewal to be shelved?
There must be only one reason: the situation was out of control!
The situation was no longer in the control of the new Real Madrid president.
Qin Xiong did not know how popular he was, but one phone call after another made him realize that he was being chased by so many clubs.
Twenty minutes after the call with Louis Van Gaal ended, Freddy called.
"The Manchester City club has made an offer to Real Madrid for 50 million pounds to buy you."
Qin Xiong was surprised and asked in return, "Manchester City doesn't know that my contract with Real Madrid only has one year left? Will they still offer such a high price? "
"You think it's high, but will Manchester City think it's cheap?"
"Okay …"
"By the way, I received the news that there's a secret meeting tomorrow night. I think you should go. It's better to have one more choice than none."
"A secret meeting?"
"Well, we'll talk when I pick you up tomorrow."
"Alright."
After hanging up the call with Freddy, Qin Xiong prepared to go upstairs to take a shower and sleep.
However, just as he walked up the stairs, the phone rang again. This time, he knew who the caller was. There was a call from the other party.
The Manchester United manager, Ferguson!
"Good evening, Sir Alex."
"Qin Xiong, I heard that you didn't have a good time in Real Madrid. Do you want to continue the meeting?"
"Haha, who would be happy after an unsuccessful season? The contract renewal negotiations are still ongoing. "
He could be frank with Louis Van Gaal, but he still had to use diplomatic language to talk about these things with the Manchester United manager.
Ferguson did not pursue the matter. He was shrewd and experienced, so he was naturally very clear about the knack of renewing the contract.
"Qin Xiong, this is the third time I've extended an invitation to you. This summer, Manchester United is unable to give Real Madrid a satisfactory offer because of limited funds. However, I hope that you can stay at Real Madrid for one more year and come to Old Trafford on a free transfer next summer. At that time, I promise to give you a very generous contract. Please consider my proposal."
Manchester United did make a lot of money from the sale of Ronaldo, but Manchester United was still the football club with the highest debt in the world. The Glazer family used most of the income from the sale of Ronaldo to pay off debts, leaving less than 30 million pounds for Ferguson. Manchester United could not spend all of it on Qin Xiong alone.
The other positions in the team's lineup also needed to be filled, which led to Ferguson not being able to come up with real money to recruit Qin Xiong even though he was thirsty for talent.
Qin Xiong thought about it for a while and said into the phone, "If I get to that point, I'll let you know. Thank you for your appreciation."
"Okay, it's a deal. I won't disturb your rest. Goodbye."
"Goodbye."
Qin Xiong hung up the phone and shook his head slightly. He was a little flattered.
In fact, every time he left a club, Ferguson would send him an invitation.
From Ajax to Arsenal, from Arsenal to Real Madrid, twice in a row. Today was the third time.
Qin Xiong was a little embarrassed.
However, it seemed that every time Manchester United and he were not fated to be together because of practical issues.
Qin Xiong went upstairs to take a shower, dried his hair, changed into his pajamas, and was about to go to bed when he heard the phone ring again.
He picked it up and looked at it. It was another unfamiliar number.
He pressed the answer button, only to hear the other side speak first, "Is this Qin Xiong?"
"Yes, I am. May I ask who is this?"
Qin Xiong was a little familiar with the voice on the other side of the phone, but he was not sure if it was that person.
"Hello, I'm José Mourinho. Qin Xiong, it's getting late. I'll make a long story short. Tomorrow, Inter Milan will officially make a purchase to Real Madrid. I hope you can seriously consider joining Inter Milan. Let's win the championship together. "
It really was Mourinho!
Qin Xiong did not know how to continue the conversation.
Because Mourinho spoke straightforwardly, he could only say in the end, "Okay, I'll seriously consider it."
"Goodbye."
"Good night."
Qin Xiong, who thought he could sleep peacefully, then received a call from Wenger. Wenger also made the same suggestion as Ferguson. He hoped that Qin Xiong would stay at Real Madrid for one more year, and then return to Arsenal on a free transfer next summer.
This proposal was directly rejected by Qin Xiong. He told Wenger that he had no intention of returning to Arsenal.
A good horse does not return to graze on old grass. Some parting is farewell forever. This was Qin Xiong's philosophy of life. He was nostalgic, but would not be influenced by emotions.
Wenger was very disappointed before hanging up the phone. In the end, he could only wish Qin Xiong good luck.
Lying in bed and looking at the ceiling, Qin Xiong could not sleep. His phone finally stopped ringing. Thinking about one transfer invitation after another, Qin Xiong fell into a daze.
It turned out that he was so popular.
.....
The next day, Real Madrid received an offer of 40 million pounds from Inter Milan to buy Qin Xiong!
At the same time, Chelsea's offer was also sent to Real Madrid, 45 million pounds!
The Real Madrid Club was in a mess. The management temporarily shelved these transfer offers. Florentino was very tempted, but he knew that if he lost Qin Xiong, it would be an absolute loss.
However, he believed that he absolutely could not give up the portrait rights clause in Qin Xiong's contract renewal.
Now he was caught in a dilemma.
The club did not agree to the transfer offer. Qin Xiong could not openly negotiate with other teams, so he had a very peaceful day.
In the evening, Freddy bought some ingredients and cooked a delicious dinner for the two men at Qin Xiong's house. Then, before going out, Freddy told Qin Xiong who the secret meeting was.
After hearing the name, Qin Xiong was really a little shocked!
But on second thought, this kind of thing was not impossible, and he was relieved.
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