After Jiang Mu stopped contract renewal negotiations with Recoba, the atmosphere at the Pinetina base suddenly became tense, because Recoba's previous contract renewal negotiations were nearing completion, and the world's number one annual salary of 7 million euros had long been privately discussed.
Word spread, some of the players were jealous, some were angry, some were happy for Recoba, and some were ready to take advantage of the opportunity to also increase their salary. Jiang Mu stopped Recoba's contract renewal negotiations, which made most players very upset.
Happy, because no matter how much their annual salary increases, they will not be able to reach Recoba's figure. Most players are envious and jealous of Recoba's annual salary. However, Jiang Mu's doing this is tantamount to cutting off Recoba's financial path.
It has ruined Recoba's face, and the players are also worried about whether the team boss will conflict with the new head coach.
However, the scene that the players were worried about did not appear. Recoba still came to the training base on time and completed the training tasks assigned by Jiang Mu on time and with high quality and quantity. It seemed that nothing happened, but there were only rumors and rumors about Recoba's transfer.
The news came out again. Photos of the meeting between Recoba's agent Casal and Real Madrid's new chairman Florentino also frequently appeared in the newspapers. However, this time Inter Milan was able to keep calm, including Moratti.
Inside, no one expressed this, and it seemed that Recoba was allowed to leave.
This lasted for two days. On the fourth day after Jiang Mu came to Milan City, it was also the day before Inter Milan played Parma at home. After the afternoon training, Jiang Mu led the players to Milan City. It turned out that they all lived in Milan before the game.
In the Pinetina base, Jiang Mu believed that there were too few rest rooms for the team, with only 17 rooms, and only 3 single rooms. Moreover, the Pinetina base was far away from Meazza, so Jiang Mu decided to let the players stay in Milan.
rested in the hotel to prepare for the game against Parma the next day, and Moratti also expressed his support.
After settling in the players at the Hilton Hotel near Santa Babila Square, Jiang Mu came to Recoba's room.
"Coach, you...sit down." Recoba was surprised by Jiang Mu's visit. After Jiang Mu stopped his contract renewal negotiations, the two of them had not said a word.
"No, Alvaro, come with me to the headquarters to attend the press conference." Jiang Mu waved his hand and said.
"Attend the press conference...ah, okay."
Those who can attend the press conference with the head coach are usually the most important players of the team, or those who have a close relationship with the coach. Recoba feels that he is not considered in any aspect now, and he did not expect Jiang Mu to take him to attend.
During the press conference, I felt a little at a loss for a while.
The Hilton Hotel where the team is stationed is not far from the Inter Milan headquarters at No. 24 Via Durini. Jiang Mu and Recoba walked there without driving.
"Alvaro, do you know what the fans call you in my hometown?"
When Jiang Mu saw Recoba falling behind him, he slowed down and walked side by side with Recoba, letting the two bodyguards walk in front.
"What?" Recoba was a little curious.
"China boy."
"Why?" Recoba was even more surprised, because this alien nickname is not universal like Ronaldo.
"Because you have similar hair and looks to us."
"So that's it." Recoba said calmly.
"Alvaro, what do you think of tomorrow's game against Parma?" Jiang Mu changed the topic from personal to the team.
"Parma is a strong team and is currently ranked fourth. We will definitely encounter trouble when playing at home." Recoba told the truth.
"Yes, they are well organized. It is not easy to defeat them, but we must win. Your performance tomorrow will be very important." Jiang Mu said.
"My performance, you mean I start?" Recoba was a little surprised, because after Vieri returned from injury, he was no longer Tardelli's first choice. He started and substituted for almost the same time. Jiang Mu
I started him in the first game and he was very happy.
"Well, although the starting 11 have not yet been finalized, there are basically no doubts about a few of them, and you are one of them." Jiang Mu patted Recoba on the shoulder, with a strong sense of entrustment.
"Thank you coach, I will definitely try my best." Recoba said.
"Well, I believe you. The transfer shouldn't affect a professional player like you." Jiang Mu said meaningfully.
"...Coach, actually I don't want to leave Inter Milan, and I don't want such a high salary..."
Jiang Mu interrupted Recoba, "I understand, don't worry. If you want to leave, I wish you the best. If you want to stay, I welcome you. From now on, I will be in charge of the club's transfer power. What do you think?"
You can ask your agent Casal to talk to me."
"Yes, I will." Recoba nodded repeatedly.
While Jiang Mu and Recoba were talking, they walked to the headquarters of Inter Milan unknowingly.
This building known as Palazzo Durini is located in the center of Milan, at the north end of Via Durini, not far from Milan's landmark buildings, Milan Cathedral and Piazza San Babila, as well as Milan's largest shopping mall, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.
So close.
Durini Street is very short, with a maximum length of more than 200 meters from south to north. It is surrounded by high-end shopping areas. Not only are there many famous brand stores, but Durini Street itself is a bit quiet in the bustle. There are not many stores, except for clothing stores.
, and several small bars.
Palazzo Dulini is an antique building built in 1645. It is a typical Baroque style, solemn, simple, clean and beautiful. However, there are many such buildings in Milan. Once you see them more, you won’t find them strange or strange.
The strange thing is that there is no sign related to the club on such a huge building. Not to mention the blue and black banners, slogans, and even a small nameplate. If you are not a die-hard Inter Milan fan, you may pass by it.
I don’t know. But when I walked inside, I felt that what is hidden here can be regarded as the most magnificent football club headquarters in Italy and even Europe. Because a large part of the murals and sculptures on the interior walls and ceilings were created by the master Ruben
Hand-painted by Si, priceless.
Jiang Mu and Recoba came to the headquarters. Press officer Sabatini took them to the press conference hall. Reporters from various countries were talking about it. They had been waiting in the hall for a long time and saw Jiang Mu and Recoba arriving.
The reporters stopped talking and pointed their cameras at Jiang Mu and Recoba. In the eyes of the reporters, the appearance of these two people was a news subject.
After Sabatini announced the start of the press conference, Jiang Mu briefly talked about tomorrow's opponent Parma, "This is a team that has the strength to win the championship. Goalkeeper Buffon, defenders Cannavaro, Thuram,
Midfielder Almeida, Conceicao, Micu, forward Milosevic, Amoruso and Di Vayo, this configuration is not worse than Inter Milan at all, and in fact, their ranking is indeed higher than ours
Up front, uh, of course, there are many more teams in front of us than behind us..."
Jiang Mu's fluent self-deprecation in Italian aroused laughter from reporters in the hall, making Recoba, who had been in Italy for many years, envious.
"Masaleni is an experienced coach who is good at fighting tough battles. He was the one who unseated the leader Udinese. Roma and Capello should thank him. Masaleni's team is still 2:0.
We won against AC Milan. Of course, I have not forgotten that we were slaughtered by them 6:1 in the Italian Cup. Whether it is to avenge ourselves or to avenge our neighbor, we will beat them in Meazza..."
There was another burst of laughter in the press conference hall. Although Berlusconi, the chairman of AC Milan, controls several media and TV stations, and Italian reporters often make things difficult for Inter Milan, after Jiang Mu came to Inter Milan, with his wit and
His extraordinary memory still won the favor of reporters.
"I can't tell you the starting lineup yet because even I don't know it very well. We have many outstanding players and they are in excellent form. It is difficult for me to make a choice because this choice is cruel, no matter for the players.
To me, it's all cruel. If possible, I would send all thirty players from the first team. They are so good. But... such a good team is ranked 11th.
Name, it means that being excellent alone is not enough, you have to show your excellence on the court, and strictly abide by tactical disciplines, but the premise is that the tactics must be right, otherwise it will become an incompetent general and exhaust the entire army.
Already..."
After Jiang Mu's speech, it was Recoba who spoke as the player representative. Recoba did not have Jiang Mu's relaxed mentality. He still remembered the disastrous defeat in the Italian Cup, and he was the player in that game.
The starting forward, after the game, he was criticized by the head coach Tardelli for being useless. In fact, the goal that saved Tardelli and Inter Milan a little face was scored by Recoba, but Recoba was the international player at the time.
Milan's biggest star, Tardelli, could only vent his anger on the Chinese boy.
"This is a battle of revenge. We have been waiting for this game for a long time. Our shame in the Italian Cup must be washed away. We must defeat our opponents in this game. Compared with a month ago, our current state is
It's much better. Vieri is back, Cordoba and Blanco are getting better and better. More importantly, we have changed to a head coach who attaches great importance to defense. The new coach has a brilliant record and his tactics are very good.
Flexibility, the team is extremely united. I believe that under the leadership of Coach Jiang, we will definitely defeat Parma and reach the Champions League final. This is very important to us. For a giant like Inter Milan, it is a shame not to enter the Champions League.
shame……"
Before Recoba finished speaking, an Italian reporter suddenly stood up, interrupted Recoba's speech loudly, and said: "Do you really want Inter Milan to enter the Champions League? Maybe you will be Juventus next month.