Freddy gradually found that Calderón was hopelessly muddle-headed.
Probably Real Madrid thought that Qin Xiong already belonged to Bernabéu, so they should rack their brains to pursue other superstars.
It was a bit like the saying: the more you look at other people's wives, the better they look!
Freddy must let Qin Xiong get the treatment of the first superstar in Real Madrid!
Of course, Qin Xiong could not become the leader of the locker room. With the deep-rooted background of the local gang, Raúl, Casillas, Guti, and Ramos were the leading group in the locker room.
But it was not important.
Because even if it was the local gang, Qin Xiong was the core of the competition on the pitch and surrounded him.
Raúl withdrew to defend at the last moment of the Champions League final and let Qin Xiong stay in the front field to seize the opportunity to fight back. This revealed a deeper meaning that was extraordinary.
In terms of the relationship and status in the locker room, Qin Xiong had reached an ideal state.
He did not have to usurp the role of the host to seize power, but he could convince everyone with his strength.
So now Freddy was only short of making Qin Xiong the highest-paid player in Real Madrid, while maximizing the benefits to generate income for Qin Xiong.
But Real Madrid's obsession with bringing Ronaldo to Bernabéu made Freddy very unhappy.
If a new contract was signed now, Ronaldo would receive the same treatment as Qin Xiong when he came to Bernabéu. This was not only unacceptable to Qin Xiong, but also a slap in the face for Freddy as his agent!
Before the dust settled, Freddy suspended the contract renewal negotiations between Qin Xiong and Real Madrid.
He only left a sentence for Calderón, "Real Madrid should first do the job at home!"
Calderón might have been a little too hasty, but he was also dissatisfied.
He felt that his idea was for the good of the club, especially since most of the fans also hoped that the club could bring in Ronaldo.
That way, Real Madrid's ideal lineup would be extremely strong.
Moreover, other than Qin Xiong, Calderón had been in power for more than two years. Other than sending away superstars, he had not really brought any shocking transfer results to Real Madrid.
Qin Xiong's situation was too special. People would only remember that he left for Bernabéu after his talks with Arsenal's top management collapsed. They would not think that it was Calderón's outstanding transfer operation that facilitated the deal.
Compared to Florentino's era, where there were seismic transfer announcements almost every year, Calderón also hoped that he could prove his strength in the transfer market.
With the support of the fans, Calderón was full of confidence.
He was not worried that Freddy wanted to suspend the negotiations. Real Madrid would still give Qin Xiong a super-high-paying contract. At that time, he believed that Freddy would still obediently let Qin Xiong sign his name.
Although the meeting between the two men ended on bad terms, from beginning to end, Freddy did not say any harsh words, such as threatening Qin Xiong to transfer. In Calderón's view, Qin Xiong would throw a tantrum, but he did not want to leave Real Madrid.
Perhaps he himself thought that there was no better team on the planet than Real Madrid, and no better place than Bernabéu. Where else did Qin Xiong want to go? No matter where he wanted to go, he must be crazy!
In the eyes of the chairman, if the players who came to Bernabéu, regardless of how famous they were, if they left, it would only be because the club gave them up. They would not take the initiative to give up their "aristocratic status" at Bernabéu.
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At the end of July, Qin Xiong went to the Xianghe National Men's Football Training Base to meet the China Olympic team and officially prepare for the Olympic men's football competition.
His arrival made the China Olympic team particularly excited. With the experience of the charity game in early July, he was not unfamiliar with the young teammates. Everyone met each other day and night. During training, they would use Qin Xiong as a model. In daily life, they would take the initiative to find Qin Xiong to exchange ideas and experiences.
Qin Xiong did not hide anything. As the captain, he seriously and patiently guided the young teammates.
In early August, Freddy came to China to visit the Xianghe National Men's Football Training Base.
In the restaurant, Freddy and Qin Xiong had a brief conversation.
Qin Xiong was wearing sportswear with his hands in his pockets. He calmly looked at Freddy sitting opposite him and asked, "How's the renewal of the contract going?"
Freddy shook his head and said, "It's not time yet."
Qin Xiong lowered his head and sighed softly. He asked again, "Will Ronaldo come in the summer?"
Freddy raised the corner of his mouth with a mocking expression and said, "It shouldn't be possible. England started the competition early and is about to play the Community Shield. Ronaldo is still the main force of the team. There are signs that he will play for Manchester United for another season."
"A season?"
Qin Xiong looked confused.
Freddy explained for him.
"According to the secret information I got from Real Madrid, Calderón repeatedly pursued Ronaldo and finally only signed a secret contract with Ronaldo.
The content of this agreement is that Real Madrid has to sign Ronaldo by next summer at the latest. Otherwise, Real Madrid will have to compensate Ronaldo with 30 million euros. This summer is already unlikely. In the winter transfer window, the powerhouses are even more unlikely to let go of the core of the team. It can only be next summer. At least Real Madrid will not be at a disadvantage. "
"What if Manchester United doesn't let him go next summer? Won't Ronaldo make 30 million euros for nothing? "
Qin Xiong felt that this kind of contract was simply impossible.
Freddy sighed and said, "Ronaldo must have also made a certain promise. He can persuade Manchester United to let him go. He just needs Real Madrid to give Manchester United enough sincerity in the transfer fee."
Qin Xiong nodded and said, "Then this summer, Real Madrid didn't do anything other than send Robbie away?"
Freddy mocked, "After so long, now Calderón is anxious because the fans are also anxious. Seeing that the preparations for the new season have begun, Real Madrid's transfer work is just an act. Now Calderón should also accept the reality that he can't bring in Ronaldo this summer. He's trying to find a replacement to account to the fans. "
Qin Xiong was silent for a moment and finally said, "You can do as you see fit about the contract renewal, even if it's delayed until next summer. If necessary, I can talk to Calderón in person. I won't belittle myself. I know how much I contributed at Bernabéu. No matter how many meritorious veterans Real Madrid have been disappointed in the past, and how many will be in the future, I won't let myself suffer."
Freddy nodded heavily.
In fact, Calderón and Florentino were jackals of the same lair. Some things were different in terms of means and ability, but they were essentially the same.
They both liked to mess around, were self-righteous, liked to achieve great things, and most importantly, were cold-blooded and ruthless!
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