This was the first time Gao Shen met Guardiola after the Champions League final.
When this guy picked him up at the airport, he looked plaintive, just like Wang Baochuan, who had been working in a cold kiln for eighteen years. Looking at Xue Pinggui's expression and eyes when he came back, it really made people sympathize.
"Ahem, I was wrong, Pep. In order to make up for the harm I caused you, I swear, if I compete with you again for this year's Champions League, I will be a puppy!" Gao Shen said seriously, holding Guardiola's shoulders.
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Guardiola was fine at first and didn't react much except for being a bit sad. But when he heard Gao Shen's words, he almost went crazy.
Damn it, you won’t fight with me?
Aren’t you going to fight with me? Are you not qualified to fight?
"Gao, we have to speak conscientiously!" Guardiola was so angry that he laughed out loud.
"I'm being honest. I could have coached Bayern, but didn't I want to compete with you for the Champions League? So I went to coach Manchester City. Readers, uh, no, the fans are very resentful of me."
Guardiola pointed at Gao Shen and was speechless for a long time.
"Gao, I can see that you are much thicker-skinned than before." Guardiola shook his head, with an expression that was unkind to others, and walked in front, directly out of sight and out of mind.
Gao Shen and Lucas followed behind with a smile.
Many times, they are happy to see Guardiola get frustrated.
However, Gao Shen's remarks were only made in front of Guardiola because Brian Kidd was not here. If Manchester City's technical director was here, Gao Shen would dare to joke about this, which is inappropriate.
Brian Kidd remains in Gelsenkirchen to handle Neuer's transfer.
After Gao Shen called Noyin Er and talked for an hour, everything was basically settled.
Noyin'er also believed in the blueprint Gao Shen had planned and outlined for him, and was also very interested in it.
As for personal treatment, it's actually not a big problem.
The salary in the Bundesliga is nothing in the Premier League.
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The three got into Guardiola's car in the parking lot and drove out of the airport.
When I came to Barcelona, I naturally asked Guardiola to treat me to dinner.
"Tell me, what bad intentions did you have when you came to Barcelona?" Guardiola asked as he drove.
Gao Shen curled his lips, "Look, you misunderstood me again, didn't you? Do I look like that kind of person?"
Guardiola did not answer, but pointed to his face, as if to say, see for yourself.
No need to look like it, it’s just that!
"I still remember that the last time you came here, you also wanted to poach our players. I guess you are similar this time."
"Hey, brother, what you said is a bit too much. You robbed my Thiago Motta, and I haven't said anything to you yet."
"What's yours? Have you figured it out? The current head coach of Naples is Allegri. It's none of your business?"
"Okay, you are great, and the wealthy team is great, so that's okay, right?" Gao Shen rarely gave in.
But Guardiola felt uneasy, "This is not like your style."
"What's my style?"
"You never admit defeat." The more Guardiola thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. "Just tell me, who do you like?"
Listening to his tone, it sounded like we couldn't reach an agreement and I didn't even want to invite him to this meal.
"Messi!" Gao Shen said.
Guardiola was so frightened that he suddenly stopped and asked, "Are you crazy?"
"Are you crazy? You brake suddenly in the middle of the road. Are you going to die?" Gao Shen was a little scared.
Sure enough, the traffic policeman taught me rightly, don’t talk to the driver while riding in the car, it’s too dangerous!
"No, you want to buy Messi?" Guardiola pulled over.
"Yes, the first quotation is 150 million euros. It's not enough. We can add more." Gao Shen looked like he had a lot of money.
Guardiola pointed at him and was speechless for a long time.
What can he say?
Not allowed to buy?
That doesn't make sense, does it?
"No, you have so much money, wouldn't you use it to throw it at other people?"
Gao Shen chuckled, "But I just like Messi."
"He can't adapt to the Premier League, and he can't fight physically."
"It's okay, I can help him practice it. You know, Pintus is very good at this."
"He wouldn't want to go to the Premier League, it would be too risky."
"I have already thought about it, and I will organize my tactics around Messi. It's okay."
"But you don't have a midfielder, so let Messi play with a bunch of rough guys?"
"Don't worry, I've thought about it too. Look, I've signed Rakitic. I'm still in contact with Tottenham Hotspur's Modric and Valencia's David Shee."
Silva, have you seen enough? Not enough? It’s okay, I can consider poaching Xavi and Iniesta.”
When he said this, Gao Shen spread his hands indifferently, "You know, money is really nothing to the big boss behind us. He has already said that there is no upper limit on the transfer budget.
, I can buy whoever I like.”
What Gao Shen said was half true and half false, making Guardiola a little unsure.
But one thing is for sure, if you have money, you can really do whatever you want.
Just like Messi, 150 million euros can really make Barcelona tempted.
How much are Xavi and Iniesta worth?
You are willing to spend 150 million euros to hit Messi, but you are not willing to hit Xavi and Iniesta?
"You must be crazy!" Guardiola took it seriously.
He knows Gao Shen. If Manchester City wanted to convince Gao Shen to coach, they must have promised to give him the greatest power.
As for Messi, Guardiola knows better than anyone what characteristics he has.
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The car drove forward slowly again.
It didn't take long for Gao Shen and Lucas to burst into laughter, followed by Guardiola's angry roar.
"You two bastards, get out of the car right now!"
"No, brother, it's on the highway!"
"Why did I end up with someone like you? Isn't it fun to bully me?"
"It's quite fun."
"Go away! You swear to me not to have any ideas about Messi, Xavi and Iniesta."
"What the hell, you treat them like your babies, do I care?"
"I can't trust you. You're doing all kinds of things all day long. How do I know what you're planning?"
"Hey, Pep, I testify for Gao, he really is not here to poach you."
"What qualifications do you have to testify? You are an accomplice! You two are in the same group!"
"Haha, Pep, are you really scared?"
"Nonsense? Now among all the wealthy families in Europe, who is not wary of you?"
"If you say that, I'm quite proud."
"roll!"
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The car quickly entered downtown Barcelona, and Guardiola took them to the door of a five-star hotel.
He had already booked a room for Gao Shen and his wife.
This is also what makes Guardiola the most angry.
He has done his best to be a landlord as a good friend. If Gao Shen comes to poach him, wouldn't he lead a wolf into the house?
After checking in and entering the room, Guardiola was still very worried.
"To be honest, what do you want to do here this time?" Guardiola asked with concern.
Gao Shen knew that Guardiola was indeed startled by him and couldn't help but laugh again.
"I'm here to meet a player."
"From Barcelona?"
"No." Gao Shen shook his head, "But he lives in Barcelona now."
Seeing that Gao Shen didn't look like he was joking, Guardiola was a little relieved, but he still didn't dare to be careless.
There is no way, Gao Shen is such a thief.
"Is it great?" Guardiola asked curiously.
Gao Shen thought for a while, nodded and said: "In a few years, you may want to spend the current price of Ronaldo to sign him."
Hearing this, Guardiola was also a little moved.
Cristiano Ronaldo, this is the superstar that Real Madrid spent nearly 100 million euros to sign.
But based on his knowledge of Barcelona, he has never heard of any outstanding star living in Barcelona.
If there was, there was no way he wouldn't receive any news.
"Who is he?" Guardiola asked curiously.
Gao Shen narrowed his eyes and smiled, "Do you think I can tell you?"
"Tch!" Guardiola waved his hand, he really admired Gao Shen's vision.
Gao Shen looked at him and suddenly asked on a whim: "Are you okay after the Champions League final?"
Guardiola's expression changed, and he shook his head and said: "What can I do? I led the team to the Champions League final and almost won the Triple Crown. What else do you want?"
Gao Shen nodded, "But I don't understand why you played three defenders in the second half?"
Guardiola sighed and smiled softly, "What do you think of our passing and possession system when playing with three defenders?"
"Yes, passing and controlling the ball is better."
Guardiola nodded, "That's why."
After a pause, Guardiola continued: "If you reflect on it from the perspective of after the game, of course you will think that the change of formation is a failure, but in fact, if your players' physical fitness in the second half, the level of investment in the game after taking the lead, especially the pressing and pressing
If the strength and defensive order decline, the situation will be completely different."
"As long as we equalize the score, you will be the ones in trouble!" Guardiola said very firmly.
Gao Shen does not rule out the possibility.
Of course, from his standpoint, he will definitely make timely adjustments. If he is forced to have no choice, he will even consider directly shrinking the defense, dragging the game into overtime, using his physical advantage to win, or even dragging it into a penalty shootout.
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The Champions League final is like two great players competing against each other.
The gap is really not that big, maybe it's somewhere in between.
The reason for such a disparity in scores is simply because one team did a better job in certain details or gained some opportunities.
From the perspective of hindsight and backward reasoning from the results, of course we can deduce a lot of reasons and evidence, but in that game, it was actually just a little bit different.
That's why Guardiola said that if Barcelona scored first in the second half, the situation would be completely reversed.
This also once again proves Gao Shen's previous impression of Guardiola.
When this guy thinks about problems, he always starts from the perspective of passing and controlling the ball. From the perspective of offense, it's not that he doesn't consider defense, but the weight of defense is not at the top of his mind.
In contrast, Gao Shen is relatively more pragmatic.
Therefore, Gao Shen has always been very clear that he is not suitable for Barcelona.
If you really want to talk about a wealthy family, with his profound character, he is more suitable for Real Madrid.
