Of course he prefers to talk. He talks a lot and he likes to communicate with others.
When Zorc came to Watzke's office, Dortmund's marketing director Kramer was also there. Kramer is a typical German, sitting very upright in his chair.
The expression is serious, without any smile.
Seeing Zorc come in, he just nodded.
He and Watzke were discussing Dortmund's sponsors.
For a club like Dortmund, ticket revenue is very limited.
Although Dortmund fans are very fanatical, and the average number of spectators last season exceeded 70,000. However, Dortmund's game revenue only accounts for about 20% of Dortmund's revenue...
Because tickets to Dortmund are very cheap.
It should be said that tickets for the entire Bundesliga are very cheap. Currently, Dortmund's ticket revenue per season is only about 20 million euros, which is very small among European teams.
For example, Manchester United and Arsenal's ticket revenue can even reach hundreds of millions. Even if it is not hundreds of millions, it is easy to reach 90 million.
This is the difference.
Dortmund's ticket revenue of around 20 million is simply too low. And Dortmund cannot increase ticket prices at will, so for Dortmund, the sponsor's commercial contract is very important.
If business development is good, Dortmund will have money. Once business development falls into a downturn, Dortmund's finances will be greatly affected.
Therefore, both of them were very happy after hearing Zorc's words.
"good."
Watzke pounded the table excitedly.
He has been under the greatest pressure recently. Although Dortmund has escaped the crisis of bankruptcy, Dortmund's stock price continues to fall and is already close to one euro.
Watzke knows that Dortmund's share price will soon fall below one euro.
Maybe it will be today, maybe it will be tomorrow. Anyway, Dortmund's stock price will definitely fall below one euro in the past few days. And it has not stopped at all, but continues to fall.
To what extent it fell, Watzke still doesn't know.
When Dortmund shares were first listed ten years ago, the price was 11 euros. Although when it was first listed, due to some reasons, the price failed to exceed 10 euros.
But five or six years ago Dortmund's share price stayed around nine euros.
However, in just five or six years, Dortmund's stock price has already fallen below one euro. During this period, it is obvious how much Dortmund's value has shrunk.
We can also understand Dortmund's current predicament.
Although most of the current Dortmund stock holders are Dortmund fans, Dortmund's current situation is deteriorating. Therefore, many Dortmund fans are selling Dortmund shares.
So the stock price keeps falling.
If it becomes 0.9 euros or 0.8 euros, then those stocks are really worthless.
Unable to prevent the stock price from falling, Watzke, the club's general manager, is currently under great pressure.
Finally heard some good news.
"This is a good thing. It seems that coach Su Yun is interested."
Su Yun?
For Dortmund now, Su Yun is really a luxury choice.
But this option has great benefits for Dortmund.
Watzke even believes that once the news comes out that coach Su Yun has taken over Dortmund, the first thing that will react will be the stock market. The stock market will definitely rebound.
After all, Su Yun is a champion coach.
He is a world-class coach. His coming to Dortmund will definitely stimulate Dortmund's stock market.
This is one of the reasons why Watzke strongly welcomes Su Yun.
Good news.
"Yes, very good."
Cramer was also very happy.
Kramer, who had just kept a straight face, had a smile on his face.
"Coach Su Yun randomly brings in two or three sponsors, especially those from China, which will be of huge benefit to our income. But Michelle, are you sure?"
Cramer's thinking was simple.
It is to open source for Dortmund. Dortmund's current income is so low that Dortmund will lose a lot every season.
If we can really attract two or three Chinese sponsors, it will be a very good income for Dortmund. Currently, Dortmund's sponsorship income is only more than 20 million euros.
When Dortmund was at its most glorious, that is, five or six years ago, the commercial development revenue once reached about 60 million euros. However, the difficulties in the past few years have caused Dortmund's commercial development to fall into a downturn again. It was less than 30 million euros.
.
Too low.
Zorc showed that confident smile again.
"I'm 70-80% sure. There will definitely be good news this time."
…………
Zorc came to Turin from Dortmund again.
Su Yun also met Zorc again.
Zorc's face is a bit big. His hair is like Chow Yun-fat's hairstyle in Hong Kong movies. His hair is combed back.
Dortmund's situation is not good, but Zorc is full of confidence every time he sees him.
It's like there is nothing to worry about.
Overflowing with passion.
"Coach Su Yun, I haven't been able to sleep these days. I'm afraid I won't hear from you. When I heard about you today, I almost flew to Turin by myself."
Su Yun also laughed when he heard Zorc telling a joke.
Although Su Yun had been in contact with Germans before Zorc, his view of Germans always remained in the superficial impression of being stereotyped and serious.
It wasn't until he met Zorc that Su Yun discovered that there are actually very interesting people among Germans.
Just like Zorc in front of me.
I like life very much.
Also likes to tell jokes.
"Coach Su Yun, after reading the information we gave you, do you have any ideas?"
The joke is over.
Zorc asked Su Yun directly what he meant.
"To be honest, I'm surprised."
Su Yun didn't hide it either.
"I have never paid attention to German football, but after seeing the information you gave me, I discovered that Germany's youth training is indeed outstanding. I believe that Germany will definitely become one of the most powerful forces in world football in the future.
"
"Germany's youth training can be used as a reference for any country. It is so well done. There are many good players in German football. Young geniuses aged 17 or 18 are everywhere."
I really admire the German youth training Su Yun.
Sincerely admire.
If China could have such a bold and large-scale youth training plan, what would be the result?
If China invested money and trained hundreds of thousands or even millions of young players from the age of seven or eight to twelve or thirteen years old, how could Chinese football be so backward?
Thinking too far ahead.
"So what does coach Su Yun think of our Dortmund development plan?"
"Very sexy."
Su Yun nodded. "But..."
Su Yun paused.
"But what?"
It is obvious that Su Yun is the stronger side in this cooperation. Dortmund has done a lot of work for Su Yun and has great sincerity. But the same great sincerity shows that they are the weak side.
Not all clubs are strong against their coaches.
Like Dortmund's current situation and Su Yun's reputation, Su Yun has become a strong side.
Therefore, Zorc was not sure what Su Yun meant.
"Too conservative."
"keep?"
Zorc didn't understand what it meant.
Su Yun said with a smile: "Dortmund's plan says to build a championship team within four or five years. It's too slow. I can't afford to wait that long."
Hearing Su Yun's words, Zorc was stunned.
Is Su Yun going to refuse?
In Zorc's plan, building a championship team in four to five years is already a very powerful plan. After all, Dortmund is full of holes now. It can be said that it is very difficult to use young players to build a championship team.
Difficult.
Even if outsiders saw this plan, they might say that Dortmund is fanciful and fantasy.
Zorc thought that Su Yun's identity was indeed unsuitable.
Su Yun has won a championship almost every year in these years. It was only half a season at Real Madrid that he did not win a championship. But Zorc believes that if Su Yun finishes that season at Real Madrid, La Liga will definitely not be able to escape Su Yun's palm.
It is indeed inappropriate to ask Su Yun to wait four or five years.
But……
Zorc was about to explain, but Su Yun did not wait for his explanation and continued: "Four or five years is too slow. I only need two or three years. As long as the club gives me two or three years, I can give Dortmund a championship ball."
Team."
Zorc was stunned at first, but then he was overjoyed.
"Coach Su Yun, you mean that you want to take over Dortmund's invitation."
Su Yun nodded.
Zorc is really happy. Although he and Watzke have done a lot of work to invite Su Yun, from the club's development plan to understanding all Su Yun's past.
In order to find a suitable head coach for Dortmund, they worked very hard.
But they had absolutely no confidence in inviting Su Yun.
Although he looks very confident on the surface, he is still worried in his heart. After all, Su Yun's past achievements are too outstanding and his reputation is too famous.
And now Dortmund is a dilapidated club.
It was really a bold move to invite Su Yun.
So Zorc was quite excited to hear Su Yun's answer with his own ears.
"Mr. Zorc, I will let ** discuss the specific negotiations with you." Zorc nodded quickly, and Su Yun continued: "Since I agreed to Dortmund to become Dortmund's head coach, I have to consider Dortmund's future.
.I will introduce a player to Dortmund first."
Zorc was very excited, but quickly returned to normal.
Zorc is a very good sports director.
He won't get too excited over little things, because there are more important things for him to do.
"I watched the video of Dortmund's first team. Diego Kolimovitz, Mohamed Zidan, Nelson Valdes, and Barkley are all very good forward players. But I don't like them.
.”
Su Yun counted the names of several of Dortmund's main forwards.
Speaking of which, Dortmund's forwards are all good players. Of course, Kolimowitz and Barkley are already older, one is 33 years old and the other is 30 years old.
And Zidan and Valdez are considered players at their peak.
Any strength is fine.
But it doesn’t meet Su Yun’s requirements. Nor does it meet the requirements of a championship team.
"Make your move early while the money is valuable now. I will introduce you to a striker who is far better than them, a young but very outstanding forward player."
Zorc did not speak, but listened to Su Yun's words very carefully.
Dortmund's development plan includes cleaning up many of the current players. The four forwards Su Yun mentioned are relatively valuable if sold. At least it can raise about 15 million euros, and if you are lucky, you can collect 2,000 euros.
Ten thousand euros is not impossible.
Zorc was very curious about the players recommended by Su Yun.
After studying Su Yun’s coaching experience for so many years, Zorc found out.
Su Yun rarely makes mistakes.
Especially look at what happened with Franck Ribery back then. Arnesen, who was once famous in European football, was disgraced and finally left London in despair. When he left, Chelsea fans at Stamford Bridge were "ten thousand people"
Farewell" has also become one of the most classic scenes.
So Zorc wants to hear about the players Su Yun is interested in this time.
“Cavani from Palermo.”
"Cavani?"
Zorc was silent for a moment, and then quickly remembered Cavani's information. Zorc worked very hard and read a lot of players' information every day. He was also deeply impressed by Cavani.
After all, Cavani won the South American U20 Championship Golden Boot in 2007 when he was only 20 years old.
It's just that at that time in 2007, Dortmund was extremely poor. They couldn't even pay their players' salaries. Of course, it was impossible to bring in outstanding players like Cavani.
After this year, Dortmund has finally escaped the bankruptcy crisis.
But there is also a lack of money.
But it seems that Su Yun's meaning is very simple. It is to sell the current players and buy Cavani.
Zorc did not answer immediately.
Because this was the first player Su Yun introduced after Dortmund and Su Yun cooperated. It was also the beginning of cooperation, and he couldn't ignore it.
But he cannot be blind either.
Although he has not been in contact yet, Zorc knows that Cavani's current worth should be at least around 7 to 8 million euros. After all, Palermo spent 5 million euros to buy Cavani a year ago. For the previous
It's nothing for Dortmund, but for the current Dortmund, they need to be cautious.
Su Yun thought of Zorc's considerations.
So he smiled and said: "Cavani, although he played as a right midfielder in Palermo. But Mr. Zorc, I can guarantee that Cavani will be the best shooter."
"It doesn't cost 10 million euros to buy him now, but in two years I believe he will be worth more than 30 million. He will become a top forward that shocks the entire European football world."
Zorc nodded.
"Okay, Coach Su Yun. I understand."
Su Yun smiled slightly when he heard Zorc's reply.
Su Yun wants to get rid of the previous impression left on people, but this does not mean that Dortmund is the only choice. Germany's youth training is good, and Su Yun can definitely choose other clubs to prove it.
Su Yun is interested in two people, Watzke and Zorc.
Of course, even if he decides to go to Dortmund, Su Yun will not attack blindly.
Su Yun didn't want to fight an unprepared battle.
Therefore, Su Yun had already thought about many players and how to transform Dortmund.
Cavani is just the first step.
Dortmund has no money, but they can purge their veterans. Those players are worth a lot and have high salaries. Purging them will not only bring in transfer fees, but also save wages.
Of course, Cavani should be Su Yun's most expensive player in his first season at Dortmund.
Su Yun still has many players to take away.
But these still need to be communicated with them. (To be continued.)
