The next day, revelations about Mendieta appeared in the local media in Valencia.
The news claimed that Mendieta is now the most popular player in Europe.
Although he did not appear in the Champions League this season, he is still one of the best midfielders in Europe. His performance in Valencia is obvious to all. The reason why Valencia was able to win the league championship and the King's Cup this season is that the goalkeeper
Dieta is the main contributor.
The news also stated that Mendieta is in the best period of his career.
A player like this is naturally surrounded by various transfer rumors.
Lazio, which struggled to pursue Mendieta last season, has withdrawn from the competition due to financial problems, but more giants have joined in. AC Milan said they are very interested in Mendieta, and Manchester United also expressed their willingness to introduce Mendieta.
Of course, some time ago, the media also saw Mendieta’s agent Alberto Tordela appearing in Madrid, which may mean that he has contact with two teams in Madrid.
Another day later, "SuperSport" broke the news that Real Madrid is very interested in Mendieta and they plan to introduce the Valencia captain this summer.
"...Our reporter is convinced that it was Mendieta's outstanding performance in the King's Cup final that conquered the president of Real Madrid Club, Mr. Perez Florentino. He scored twice in that game and was the team's leader.
The number one contributor to winning the trophy. Mendieta, who lost the Champions League stage, did not sink. On the contrary, his performance was even better. At the age of 29, he is in the golden age of his career. This transfer may become his
This is the opportunity for your career to take off.”
Then news came from Madrid. The "As" newspaper disclosed the meeting between Mendieta's agent Alberto Tordela and Real Madrid club officials. In order to enhance their persuasion, they also paired a
photo.
For a time, the future of Valencia captain Mendieta was in doubt. Whether he would stay or leave has touched the hearts of countless people.
As the captain of the league championship team, moving to Real Madrid, this kind of thing has all the gimmicks that can be operated.
The first is the identity of the captain of the championship team, and the second is Mendieta's own reputation. You must know that he has been one of the hottest players in the European transfer market in the past few years. Then came Real Madrid. With Real Madrid in Spain
As well as their status in European football, any player who is associated with them will become a star overnight, let alone a player like Mendieta.
In the eyes of the media, if Mendieta can transfer to Real Madrid, it will definitely be a strong alliance.
Mendieta can get more Champions League opportunities at Real Madrid, which is what he has always hoped for.
Real Madrid is more sophisticated in this move. On the one hand, acquiring Mendieta strengthens their own strength. On the other hand, poaching Mendieta weakens the strength of their rival Valencia. Because Mendieta is in Valencia
Everyone can see the importance of the formation.
This is a plan that kills two birds with one stone.
And those media who are already dissatisfied with Chang Sheng and Valencia are even more keen to hype up such news. They don't care whether these transfer rumors are true, they just do this to cause trouble for Chang Sheng and Valencia.
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As the season comes to an end, more and more news about player transfers has appeared in the newspapers.
This was originally a normal thing, but a lot of news about Mendieta suddenly popped up during this period, which made Chang Sheng have to frown and think about what was going on.
He decided to have a good talk with Mendieta first.
Anyway, at the beginning of the season, he and Mendieta had a "one-year agreement." He hoped to use the team's changes and results this year to impress Mendieta. But if Mendieta still insists on leaving at this time, then
He didn't have any reluctance to give up, but quickly chose Mendieta's lower street.
But Chang Sheng believes that the results he has led the team to achieve this season should be enough to impress Mendieta.
But when Mendieta came face to face with him, Chang Sheng discovered that the situation was not as good as he imagined.
Because when Chang Sheng asked him about the transfer rumors outside, Mendieta admitted that Real Madrid was interested in him.
That is to say, those things outside are not rumors, but facts.
Real Madrid actually poached Mendieta?
This fact surprised Chang Sheng.
It seems that his arrival has changed a lot of things...
I just don’t know if Real Madrid will still be interested in Ronaldo.
At the same time, Mendieta's confession made Chang Sheng aware of another possibility.
So he asked: "Do you still remember our 'one-year appointment'?"
Mendieta was stunned for a moment, then nodded.
"I think it's almost time. Would you like to stay, Gazka?"
Mendieta recalled what his agent Tordela told him: "If I often ask you if you are willing to stay, you must not say yes! You must not express your own ideas, because if you express your own ideas
, Chang is such a shrewd person? I’m afraid it will be difficult for us to improve your salary later... You still have a three-year contract with the club. If Chang really doesn’t give you a penny increase, there is nothing you can do about it.
?So you have to put up your airs. You have to know that many teams are interested in you now. You don’t have to worry about your next home. You don’t have to stay in Valencia... You have to release this information to the other party.
, and then if I come forward again, the matter will be easier to discuss..."
So Mendieta frowned in embarrassment and said in a very slow tone: "This...I, uh, I haven't thought about it yet..."
The hesitation in his tone was obvious.
Chang Sheng's brows furrowed.
How could he not understand the meaning of Mendieta's words?
I didn’t say whether I would stay or not, but I actually planned to leave. But I didn’t want to say it directly. After all, it was a bit embarrassing - I had been playing for Valencia for many years, and it was hard for me to say it out loud when I decided to leave.
It seems that even one year of work failed to impress Mendieta...
Chang Sheng has already begun to consider who he will use as the main force on the right if Mendieta is gone.
Then he waved his hand: "I understand, so let's stop here this time."
Mendieta didn't expect Chang Sheng to say anything. He was a little surprised, but when he saw Chang Sheng was deep in thought, he had no choice but to step back.
As he walked out of the door, he frowned. What did the head coach's attitude mean?
He couldn't figure it out.
But suddenly he had a bad premonition, so he called his agent Tordra's mobile phone and told Tordra about the incident.
On the other end of the phone, Tordra patted his chest and assured: "No problem, no problem. You don't have to think about anything, Gazka, just leave this matter to me!"
Mendieta is still worried: "But I always feel bad..."
"Hey, Gaizka, you can't have this kind of mentality. If you think you can't stay, you can also go to Real Madrid. So whether you stay or leave, it won't do you any harm. Only if you have this kind of mentality
Only then can you face Valencia with a normal heart. In this way, I can help you get the maximum benefit from the club..."
Mendieta was well educated by Tordella, but deep down he was always worried, but he didn't tell his agent.
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When Mendieta called his agent, Chang Sheng also thought about it carefully.
Letting Mendieta go is not a big deal. There is no need for him to compromise in order to maintain the integrity of his tactics. Since the player is determined to leave, then let him go.
The dignified head coach of Valencia cannot be blackmailed by a player.
If Mendieta leaves, who will replace him?
In Chang Sheng’s opinion, both Angulo and Reyes can do it.
Angulo has appeared in this position many times this season, whether as a substitute or as a substitute, and has performed well.
He has eleven goals and eleven assists in three competitions.
And Reyes' progress is also obvious. Although he is a left-footed player, he has shown talent in cutting in and shooting. The winning plan will let Reyes focus on practicing cutting in and shooting in the new season.
So if Mendieta really leaves, then he will leave.
Changsheng will not feel that Mendieta's departure will greatly affect the team's strength.
No one is indispensable in his tactical system. Even Guardiola can find someone to replace him. At most, he can just modify the tactics and use tactics to make up for the individual players' roles.
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Tordela called Chang Sheng a day later, meaning that there are so many teams outside that are interested in Mendieta. My team has no worries about where to go, especially Real Madrid. They are
Very sincere...
Just as he was talking about Real Madrid, Chang Sheng, who had been listening, suddenly interrupted Tordela.
"Yes, we fully respect the player's personal wishes. And I have an agreement with Mendieta. If he still plans to leave after one year, I will never deliberately make things difficult or obstruct him. One advantage of me is that I can
Done. So actually you don’t need to call me, Mr. Tordela. We will handle this matter very professionally. If Real Madrid is really interested in Mendieta, you can ask them to make an offer and we will
All offers are welcome. Okay? That's it, I have something else to do..."
After saying that, Chang Sheng hung up the phone.
He is indeed busy. At this time, he is discussing with Rudy Gonzalez the plan to transform Reyes next season.
But when it comes to Tordra, his behavior is completely different.
Tordella was stunned for a moment while holding the phone that had been hung up.
What does "constant victory" mean?
Did he think he was bluffing? Or had he already guessed the intention of his call, so he retreated in order to advance, because he didn't want to give Gaizka a raise?
Does he think Real Madrid is interested in Mendieta is a lie?
Hey!
Okay, then we'll see!
Let's wait and see. When Real Madrid really makes an offer, don't call me to beg me!
By then, Gaizka's decision to stay or go will no longer be a matter of your head coach's decision!
