The China team successfully advanced to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and Qin Xiong's national team mission was successfully completed.
Accompanied by Tang Le, Qin Xiong personally attended the inauguration ceremony of two football youth homes. He took photos with many orphans, gave them autographs, and played football with them. Qin Xiong's vacation, in addition to relaxing on his own, was to carry out business activities and charity activities.
His team and Tang Le's team were analyzing and studying Wang Jianlin's proposal together.
Such a large operation naturally had a huge economic risk.
According to the contract, Qin Xiong had to invest at least 50 million pounds, which was more than 500 million yuan. Originally, Qin Xiong could have taken out the money, but he donated all his annual income last year. Now he could only mobilize about 300 million yuan. However, although Qin Xiong did not understand the game of capital, there were many people in the team who understood.
Money was basically not a problem.
The problem was risk and reward!
In late June, Qin Xiong had a phone conversation with Real Madrid's new manager, Pellegrini.
Pellegrini assured Qin Xiong's position in the team for the new season over the phone. He directly said that Qin Xiong would still be the soul of the team.
However, his words seemed to have no weight.
Because there were too many superstars in Real Madrid!
The biggest stars were Ronaldo, Kaka, and Qin Xiong.
Whether they were willing to follow manager Pellegrini's instructions would only depend on whether the manager's arrangements were satisfactory.
Obedience was the embodiment of professionalism.
If they were not convinced, what qualifications did Pellegrini have to challenge superstars?
After the conflict, Pellegrini would definitely be the one to pack up and leave. This was obvious from the perspective of interests.
How much did it cost to fire a manager?
How much was a superstar worth?
On June 30, Qin Xiong returned to Madrid.
Because Florentino repeatedly urged Qin Xiong to return to Madrid to discuss the renewal of the contract with the club.
Qin Xiong did not intend to escape, but he now held the initiative, so there was no need to rush.
He only had one year left on his contract with Real Madrid. The Real Madrid Club should be anxious.
From Florentino's remarks in an interview with Real Madrid TV, he did not want the team to lose Qin Xiong, a superstar with both strength and huge commercial value. Moreover, Qin Xiong was the player who contributed the most to Real Madrid's formation in the past three years.
Real Madrid did not want him?
The European powerhouses would rush to get him!
After returning to Madrid and leaving the airport, Qin Xiong received a call from Robben.
"Hey, Qin Xiong, I heard you went back to Madrid?"
"Yes, I just got off the plane."
"No wonder I couldn't get through to you. Let me tell you something."
"Alright, go ahead."
"I have to go. The club has already informed me that I can look for my next club."
Qin Xiong, who was holding the phone, was a little surprised. Real Madrid wanted to sell Robben?
Qin Xiong instantly understood.
Florentino said in his publicity that he wanted to improve Real Madrid's local strength.
Then the implication was to launch a purge operation!
The Dutch gang would bear the brunt!
From a competitive point of view, Florentino also said that Real Madrid did not need players who played on and off.
Obviously, this was aimed at Robben and Metzelder, who were made of glass.
It was true that a player who was frequently injured could not bring a continuous contribution to the team.
However, Robben's individual fighting ability must be taken into account. He could bring a prominent role to the team at critical moments.
Qin Xiong thought about it and said to the phone, "Good luck!"
"Well, I want to tell you that I'm happy about the cooperation in the past two years. Unfortunately, we are going to be opponents again."
"Me too. The next time we meet on the field, I won't be merciful."
"You … Oh, me too. Goodbye. "
"Goodbye."
After hanging up the phone, Qin Xiong closed his eyes and sighed. Robben was going to leave. The once incomparably dazzling attacking group was going to lose an important player.
Perhaps in the eyes of the fans, with Ronaldo, Real Madrid would not have a big problem losing Robben.
Qin Xiong got into the car and went home to rest first. His meeting with Florentino would take place tomorrow night.
The next day, Qin Xiong and Freddy met with Florentino in a high-end restaurant in the city.
Reporters gathered outside the restaurant and took pictures of Qin Xiong and Florentino shaking hands.
Florentino was very kind to Qin Xiong and asked about his well-being. Then everyone had a relatively harmonious dinner. After dinner, Florentino asked gently, "Are you satisfied with the contract renewal?"
Qin Xiong wiped his mouth with a napkin and put it on the table. He fell into silence.
At this time, it was not him who should speak, but his agent.
Freddy had already seen the contract renewal sent by Real Madrid yesterday.
The treatment given to Qin Xiong in the contract was very generous and difficult to refuse.
It was the same as Ronaldo's weekly salary, which was 200,000 pounds.
However, Freddy was very dissatisfied.
He said bluntly to Florentino, "Mr. President, I think this contract seems to increase Qin Xiong's personal salary, but in fact, Real Madrid is squeezing his remuneration.
I want to know why Ronaldo, who has not won the Champions League and the Ballon d 'Or, is qualified to receive the same salary as Qin Xiong?
Also, Qin Xiong has won eight trophies for Real Madrid in the past three years, including two league titles and one Champions League title.
Ronaldo is an outsider. He has not played a minute for Real Madrid, but he has become a player who can earn the same as Qin Xiong. Are you telling us that Ronaldo is more valuable and more capable than Qin Xiong? "
Florentino's gaze remained calm in the face of Freddy's sharp questioning.
At this time, Freddy's tone was tough because Qin Xiong's contract with Real Madrid only had one year left. Qin Xiong had the initiative in the negotiations. When it was time to be tough, he had to be tough. Otherwise, how could he fight for the greatest benefits?
Florentino said softly, "You all know that because the previous president signed an agreement with Manchester United last summer, if we don't bring in Ronaldo this summer, we will suffer huge economic losses. At the same time, Real Madrid will lose face. In order to preserve Real Madrid's credibility and dignity, I have to bring in Ronaldo. Similarly, Ronaldo has the confidence to raise the price. In this matter, Real Madrid is the victim, but the culprit is not me. I don't want things to develop like this. I also want to let Real Madrid's heroes get better treatment. I hope that we can put aside Ronaldo in the negotiations between us. The contract that the club has offered for Qin Xiong is very sincere. That's the most important thing. "
Freddy's mouth showed a touch of undisguised sarcasm.
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