Roig is already over 60 years old. He has been in the business for many years and has been the president of Valencia for many years. But he is still confused by Riester. Isn't it because Riester is looking for him?
Relying on his status as the major shareholder of Valencia, did he recommend Benitez? If not, then what would he do to him?
"Francisco, you should know that Jaime Otti is interested in Argentine coach Cooper."
Roig nodded. Oti is very interested in Cooper, who is currently in Mallorca. This is no secret within Valencia. Oti is currently the sports director of Valencia and has great power in Valencia.
What is important is that Oti is the representative of Soler, Valencia's second largest shareholder.
Valencia's board of directors is currently very problematic. Because Roig is Valencia's largest shareholder, he owns 34% of Valencia's shares. And Valencia's second largest shareholder is Soler
, he owns 31% of Valencia's shares. The two of them own about the same amount of shares.
The Roig family is very prestigious in Valencia because their family has been rooted in Valencia for two hundred years. Similarly, the Soler family is also a prominent local family in Valencia. In other respects, the Soler family is no better than the Roig family.
The Igue family is bad because the Soler family is the overlord of the local construction industry in Valencia. After Franco's death, their family made a fortune in real estate in the 1970s. Their family currently owns more than ten construction developments.
Company. Half of the local construction market in Valencia is controlled by the Soler family.
The two of them have been fighting openly and secretly since they became the majority shareholders of Valencia. But in the beginning, Roig always had the upper hand. In matters in Valencia, Roig firmly suppressed Soler, and Soler
Lyle had almost no say. But what he didn't expect was that a big thing happened in 1996. Valencia's number one star Mijatovic was activated by Real Madrid with a liquidated damages clause. Just like Figo's defection later.
After Real Madrid, Barcelona was in chaos for several years, and Valencia also encountered the same process.
It was also because of what happened that Roig was forced to resign and leave the position of Valencia president. So Soler seized this opportunity and immediately attacked aggressively, taking advantage of Roig being attacked by Valencia fans.
At that time, many of his own people were placed in the high-level positions of Valencia. Jaime Otti was an old minister of the Soler family, and he was placed in the high-level positions of Valencia by Soler.
To be honest, for the current Valencia Club, although Roig is the largest shareholder, his influence, strength and momentum are far less than those two years ago. But Riester is still willing to cooperate with Roig because
Compared with Roig, the Soler family is an upstart. In history, after Soler became the chairman of Valencia, Valencia was almost in a desperate situation. Soler was incapable and still
Hesitant and not decisive at all. Soler is just a playboy. Such a person is not the partner of Riester.
"What I mean is that you contact Coach Cooper and then recommend Coach Cooper."
After hearing what Lister said, Roig's eyes suddenly became very sharp. The look in Lister's eyes could spark lightning. After Lister finished speaking, he ignored Roig's expression and took a sip of his cup.
of red wine.
Roig completely understood what Riester meant. The purpose of Riester looking for him today was obviously to prevent Cooper from taking over Valencia. And it was obvious that Riester was not optimistic about Roig's energy in Valencia. Although
Roig also understood, but Lister said it so nakedly, which still made Roig quite uncomfortable.
After all, he was already in his sixties, and Lister was not yet thirty. In front of such a young man, Roig suddenly realized that he was really old. So Roig looked straight at Lister.
, found that Rist was still calm and calm. So he smiled and said: "Rister, if coach Benitez takes over Valencia, what can I get?"
"Francisco, I know that the president of Valencia is not paid. But I believe you have always wanted to become the president of Valencia again."
Unlike the position of chairman of Real Madrid, the position of chairman of Real Madrid is paid, and the salary is not low. However, the chairman of Valencia is completely obligatory, and the chairman of Valencia has no salary. But the chairman of Valencia
The position they have always been fighting for is because this position will greatly enhance their popularity and status.
That's why Roig and Soler are competing for this position. Roig was hit hard by the departure of Mijatovic. But he never gave up his shares because he wanted to
Returned to the position of president of Valencia.
"Can you help me?"
"Francisco, when Rafael becomes the head coach of Valencia, I can guarantee you that Valencia's peak period has arrived. If Rafael wins the championship in Valencia, then I will convince Rafael
Phil and the players publicly support you. I think that with your strength in Valencia and the support of the team, it should not be a big problem to become the president of Valencia again."
Everything is the same. It all requires mutual benefit. There is no reason in the world to only ask for something from one party. Only when both parties have the basis for cooperation can this kind of cooperation be long-lasting.
Benitez really has no advantage compared to the current Cooper. Cooper's performance in recent years has been very good, especially in Mallorca. If it is a normal club, including Deportivo La Coruna, Real Madrid
, Barcelona and other clubs choose, no one will choose Benitez, they will choose Cooper.
It's a pity that Valencia is not a normal club. Their board of directors is currently very fierce in internal fighting, which is why List has the opportunity to fish in troubled waters. This time List must push Benitez to become the head coach of Valencia.
After thinking for a moment, Roig slowly laughed. Lister's proposal was good. Because this matter did not bring any harm to him, it was just a pretense. And it contributed to this incident, and it was really possible for him to be able to start again.
Became president of Valencia. So gave the nod.
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"What, Roeg recommends Cooper to be the club's head coach next season?"
Soler is younger than Roig, much smaller. Roig is a contemporary of Soler's father Tista Soler. When the Spanish club was demutualized, it was Roig who
The two of Tista and Soler worked together to carve up Valencia. Roig has always been interested in the club, but as a construction tycoon, Tista Soler has no interest in Valencia. Therefore, his son
Become a club representative.
Although Soler has been at the upper hand in the club's recent confrontations, he is a rich second generation who grew up shouting for golden keys. What he can't stand the most is being criticized, and he can't stand being under others for a long time.
Therefore, he was quite dissatisfied with Roig. This old immortal has always firmly controlled the club and ignored himself as the second largest shareholder. Until the Mijatovic incident occurred, Roy
He was the driving force behind Roig's downfall. Although Mijatovic's job-hopping at the time was shocking, it was not enough to make Roig, the company's largest shareholder, step down. This was all because of Soler's fueling.
related.
But although he stepped down, he is still the club's largest shareholder and has huge influence. There are also many people who support him on the current board of directors. So he has been guarding Roig. Unexpectedly, he stayed honest for a long time.
Roig actually recommended Cooper, who is currently in Mallorca, to be the club's head coach next season. What does this old guy want to do?
"Jaime, haven't you always been in contact with Cooper? Why is he suddenly related to Roig?"
When Soler was angry, he got angry with Oti who was sitting next to him. Oti said he was his father's servant, and later entered Valencia, and now he is assisting Soler. In terms of ability, Oti is absolutely
He is currently the number one player in Valencia. This person is not only very familiar with the operation of the club, but even as a sports director who became a monk halfway, he is also very accurate in judging the strength of the players.
If it weren't for the fight between Roig and Soler, he would have made great contributions to the club long ago with his ability. Faced with Soler's unceremonious questioning, Oti was very angry. But for the sake of Soler's father
For his own sake, he still endured his surname and said to Soler: "Juan, I don't know when Mr. Roig came into contact with Coach Cooper."
"If you don't know, then who knows."
Soler didn't show any pretense when facing Oti, an old minister who was older than him and his father. Then he walked around and finally said: "No, absolutely not. We must not let Cooper become the master of Valencia.
Coach, go and tell Cortez that Valencia must not invite Cooper."
Cortes is the current chairman of Valencia, but he has the least power. When Roig stepped down, it was Soler who was of course the one in terms of strength. But Soler made secret moves, and Roig
How could it be unclear? At that time, he had just stepped down from the position of chairman and had great influence within Valencia. Without his opposition, Soler certainly could not force his way up. So at that time, the Valencia board of directors chose
A more neutral, better-tempered Cortes became president.
He was really frustrated after he became chairman. Both Roig and Soler are major shareholders of the club, and they both own more than 30% of the club. The two of them are still fighting every day, and he is really like this in the middle.
No, that won't work either.
"But many people think that Cooper is very suitable for Valencia. And after all, I was the one who proposed it first, so why should I deny Cooper at that time?"
Soler sneered: "Just say that Cooper's game was too ugly." (To be continued.
