Looking at the offer sheet on his desk, Li Ang could not help but secretly curse: Old fox.
This was an offer sheet from the Serie A powerhouse Juventus. Juventus offered five million euros to buy Carlos.
Objectively speaking, this offer was more sincere. Carlos was only 17 years old. It was rare in today's football world for a top Serie A powerhouse to buy him for five million euros at this age.
Li Ang did not know that during the away game between Sporting de Gijón and Barcelona, Juventus' general manager Moggi watched the game from the stands. If there had not been a stadium conflict between Sporting de Gijón and Barcelona, Moggi's appearance in the stands would have been a focus of the media after the game. However, almost all of the media's attention after the game was focused on the stadium conflict and the post-game press conference.
Therefore, Li Ang did not know how Moggi got to know and took a fancy to Carlos. He only knew that Juventus' offer sheet was definitely Moggi's decision. Among the three giants of Juventus, the division of labor was relatively clear. Moggi was mainly responsible for player transactions.
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Li Ang did not hesitate to reject Juventus' offer for Carlos. What a joke. Let alone five million euros, even if it was fifty million euros, Li Ang would not sell Carlos. He knew that in a few years, the top defensive midfielders in the football world would be scarce. In a few years, good defensive midfielders would begin to become rarer and rarer. The top defensive midfielders would be even more priceless. Not to mention, Carlos could be said to be his "brother-in-law" and belonged to the direct line of descent.
However, Li Ang could not help but have a whole new level of respect for Moggi. The invisible godfather of Italian football was really something. Moggi took a fancy to Carlos and dared to take out five million euros to buy this 17-year-old boy.
Juventus coveted his players, which made Li Ang suddenly interested in Juventus' players. Of course, Li Ang did not dare to have any ideas about Juventus' First Team players. Those star players would not take a fancy to a small temple like Sporting de Gijón. Moreover, even if these star players were willing to come to Sporting de Gijón, Sporting de Gijón could not afford their salaries.
Li Ang cast his eyes on Juventus' youth training camp to see if there were any good seedlings at present. Then, Li Ang was disappointed. As a veteran top powerhouse in Italy, Juventus' results in youth training could not be compared with Inter Milan and AC Milan. This team liked to buy potential players in their mid-twenties, rather than train young bulls themselves.
According to Li Ang's memory, the only players worthy of praise in Juventus' youth training camp were Marchisio, who was later called "Brother Ma" by the Chinese fans. Nocerino, who later became a flash in AC Milan, and the short player, Giovinco, who had the nickname of "Atomic Ant".
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Marchisio was now 18 years old and was the captain of Juventus' youth team. Li Ang knew that he could not poach such a player.
Nocerino was now on loan to Genoa, a Serie B club, by Juventus. Juventus did not pay much attention to Nocerino. If Li Ang wanted to poach him, it was not impossible. However, Li Ang was not interested in Nocerino, because Carlos was there. He was not interested in training another young goblin in this position. Furthermore, Nocerino's talent was relatively average. His performance in AC Milan that season could be described as a "divine skill". It could be said that this player's character for his entire career was exhausted in one season, and then he disappeared into the crowd.
As for Giovinco, Li Ang was not interested. There were many young players with such excellent skills in the Spanish football world, and they were cheap and good.
Juventus did not have anyone to poach, which made Li Ang a little dull. However, when he looked down, he saw a report on his desk. Li Ang thought for a moment, and then his eyes lit up.
This was a report on the injuries of the team's right backs, Dorado and Ivanovic, submitted by the team's team doctor, Mr. Marotta. It would take Ivanovic two months to recover from his injury and return to the team, and Dorado's injury had relapsed again. It would take at least a month to recover from his injury and return to the team.
Therefore, Sporting de Gijón's right back position could be said to be stretched.
Then, a name suddenly appeared in Li Ang's mind. This was the absolute main force of Juventus' right back. This person was not a product of Juventus' youth training, and was later poached by Juventus when he was in his prime.
This was a big treasure, and the most important thing was that it was cheap and good.
Should I intercept Juventus?
Should I?!
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Finally, Li Ang opened his notebook and wrote down this person's name solemnly. Then, he drew a circle around the name … to show that he took it seriously.
He decided to discuss and ask the team doctor about the injuries of Dorado and Ivanovic. If it was really necessary, he would naturally make a move when it was time.
Yes, he was "inspired" by Moggi and Juventus, and the player he thought of was the Swiss player, Lichtsteiner, who was nicknamed "Teacher" by the Chinese fans. He was a typical example of cheap, good, and absolutely practical. Later, he held up half of the sky on the right side of Juventus.
Most importantly, Lichtsteiner was only 20 years old and still played for the Grasshoppers in the Swiss domestic league. Although the Grasshoppers were also a Swiss powerhouse, they were only a Swiss domestic club, and their influence and strength could not be compared to the five major European league teams. Li Ang remembered that Lichtsteiner transferred to Lille in the French Ligue 1 next summer. The young right back of the Grasshoppers only cost Lille 65 euros, which was definitely a good price.
Li Ang could not help but be tempted by this good price.
He kept this matter in his mind.
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Two days later, in the 16th round of the La Liga, Sporting de Gijón tied with Real Sociedad in the away game, 1: 1.
The return of Sporting de Gijón greatly improved the left side of the offense. However, Carlos's continued suspension, to some extent, weakened Sporting de Gijón's control and interception in the midfield. This also made Sporting de Gijón's defensive line unstable, and they lacked enough protection in the midfield. This also made it difficult for Sporting de Gijón to play the tactical effect that Li Ang expected. In the end, both sides scored a goal, and the game ended in a draw.
In the 14th round of the league, Sporting de Gijón tied with Levante 0: 0.
In the 15th round of the league, Sporting de Gijón lost to Villarreal 2: 3.
In the 16th round of the league, Sporting de Gijón tied with Real Sociedad 1: 1.
In the three games, Sporting de Gijón had two draws and one loss. Their performance could be said to be quite bad. However, for Sporting de Gijón's players and fans, they had reason to cheer and rejoice. Because the team's manager, Li Ang's three-game suspension was finally over, and the person who could make them feel most at ease could appear in the manager's seat again! This was more important than anything else! They had to be excited!
They believed that with this person back, all the problems would not be a problem anymore!
"He's back!" This was the headline on the front page of the Voice of Gijón after Sporting de Gijón's 1: 0 away game against Real Sociedad. They did not even mention the game at all. Instead, they focused all their attention on the manager, Li Ang, who had been 'released from his suspension'. The words' he's back 'expressed the excitement and anticipation of the people of Gijón!
That's right, he's back!
The wind and clouds are moving!
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