Chile is at the southern tip of South America. As a country across the sea from Antarctica, Chile is considered by itself to be a "country at the end of the world." This is the first time for Riester to come to Chile. As the summer slowly passes, Riester also
It was a relief. Because Lister’s busy summer was finally over, Lister had some time to rest.
After talking to Fernando Roig, Lister immediately asked the company to contact Chile. Lister has some old connections in Brazil and Argentina, although Lister was unable to develop in Brazilian football because of Figel's suppression.
But it’s very simple to inquire about some things. But I don’t have any connections in Chile, and I haven’t had any contact with them. But it’s the same in any part of the world, money is the boss. As long as Riester has money, it doesn’t matter which country he is in.
All can get things done.
Riester contacted the Chilean football team just to see what Pellegrini is doing now. He wanted to know Pellegrini's information, and soon there was news. Pellegrini's most detailed information
It was also on Riester's table. It turned out that Pellegrini was resting at home at this time.
Pellegrini worked as a civil engineer until he was 35, and only entered football when he was 35. Even when he entered football as a head coach, his salary was too low, far less than his salary as an engineer.
.So his wife even wanted to divorce him when she was angry, because his wife really didn't understand why Pellegrini didn't work as an engineer, but instead became a football coach.
It has been twelve years now. Pellegrini has been the head coach for twelve years, and of course he has not won many championships. He won the Chilean Cup in Chile and was still coaching in Ecuador last season.
Won the Ecuadorian league championship. However, he was temporarily idle after leaving Ecuador.
According to the results of the investigation, Pellegrini is quite famous in Chile and even in South America. So much so that he has attracted the attention of clubs in the Argentine League. But for some reason, Pellegrini
Ni chose to take some time off.
"Hello, Mr. Cherny."
Riester had already spoken to Pellegrini on the phone before coming to see him. After all, the two of them didn't know each other, so Riester couldn't just go to him rashly. Because Chile was once a Spanish colony, so Chileans now speak Spanish.
The same goes for Pellegrini.
"Hello, Coach Pellegrini."
At this time, Pellegrini was already forty-seven years old, which is not too young. But it is the most suitable age for the coaching industry. Chile is still a relatively wealthy country in the turbulent South America. Regardless of
In terms of personal income and national finance, Chile is relatively good.
South America also developed rapidly after World War II. There is a joke about Brazil. When Brazil was preparing to industrialize, the Brazilian elite told the Brazilian government that heavy industry had no future, and that only light industry could make the country rich quickly. The Brazilian government listened.
This opinion. In a short period of time, Brazil's manufacturing industry, that is, processing enterprises, has developed rapidly. Brazil's economy is also one of the best in South America. Even in the world, its economic development is obvious to all.
Unfortunately, the world economy soon declined. Then those big countries moved their processing enterprises to other regions, and Brazil's economy suffered a huge blow. Most of the so-called manufacturing industries went bankrupt in a short period of time. The Brazilian economy also began to decline.
Of course, there are many factors responsible for the decline of Brazil's economy. But just like the joke, the Brazilian government chose the simplest development method for the sake of rapid development. Unfortunately, this economy is too dependent on foreign countries. Wait until other
On the policy side of industrial countries, countries like Brazil have also been hit hard.
The world economy has been in some difficulties since 1998, and this is especially true in South America, which has been developing relatively rapidly. Like Brazil and Argentina, the economy is currently struggling. Only Chile's economy is relatively stable. And Pellegrini's family
It seems that he is relatively wealthy, and Lister can feel it from his residence.
Although he received a call from List, Pellegrini was quite confused. Pellegrini only knew that List was a European agent, but he didn’t know who he was. Therefore, he had no idea about List’s purpose.
Very unclear.
"Coach Pellegrini, I heard that you are resting now."
Riester first talked about Chilean football with Pellegrini, and then asked this question casually. Pellegrini nodded and said: "I have been a coach for 12 years, so I want to take a break.
By the way, I would like to sort out my coaching ideas and summarize them.”
"Well. Any successful person can succeed only by constantly reflecting."
When List said this, he looked up at Pellegrini and said with a smile: "Coach Pellegrini, it's time to rest anyway. Have you ever thought about going to Europe to see the development of European football?
, feel the style of European football."
"Europe?"
For many people in South American football, the current disappointment is great. Because after World War II, world football has always been a confrontation between South American football and European football. The world's football powers are in South America and Europe. Not only in countries.
The competition at the team level, league level, and club level was also very fierce. People in South American football at that time were very confident, and it should be said that they were not afraid of European football at all.
At the national team level, there are strong teams in South America such as Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. At the club level, South American teams dominate European teams in the Toyota Cup. Although South American football was poorer at the time, it was
Can compete with European clubs at club level.
It is a pity that since the European economy is getting better and better, the South American economy has become more and more difficult. Economy and sports are complementary to each other. Every outstanding South American player is yearning for Europe. Super stars and first-class players have all gone to Europe, resulting in South American clubs and
The competition between European clubs has begun to be at an absolute disadvantage. Occasionally, if one or two talented superstars emerge, they can overwhelm European clubs in the Toyota Cup in a certain year. But in most cases, South American clubs are no longer capable of competing against European clubs.
So for South American football people, they are very disappointed. They all know that the center of world football is already Europe.
The same is true for Pellegrini. Europe is not only a destination for players. Even for successful head coaches in South America, they all want to prove themselves in Europe. Because only by proving themselves in Europe can they truly become a world leader.
This is especially true for the famous coach Pellegrini.
"kindness."
List nodded and said: "Coach Pellegrini, someone recommended you to me. He told me that you are an excellent head coach. That's why I came to find you. Since I am resting now. Pellegrini
Coach Rini can definitely go to Europe to see the style of European football, and he can also coach there."
Pellegrini used to be a civil engineer and was very thoughtful. Listening to Lister's words, Pellegrini already understood what Lister was looking for today. For him, being able to coach in Europe is of course a great thing.
Very happy.
European football is far better than Chilean football, both economically and in terms of reputation. It should be said that from a global perspective, European football is the big platform, and European football is the place to show off. But he
How to trust Riester is the biggest problem. Pellegrini knows that he has no connections in Europe. With his performance in South America, it is impossible for European football to pay attention to him.
"Mr. Cerny, the results I have achieved do not seem to be enough to attract the attention of European football clubs."
"right."
Riester nodded firmly. "There are many coaches in South America. Although I don't know the specific number, I estimate that there are not 100,000, but probably 80,000. Among so many coaches, to be honest, they can be favored by clubs in the five major European leagues."
There will definitely be no more than ten people. Judging from Coach Pellegrini's performance, no club will know you. It is estimated that no one in European football has heard of your name."
Although Lister said it directly, Pellegrini was not angry. Because not to mention Pellegrini himself, even the best coach in Chile cannot attract European football clubs. In South America, he can only coach Brazil.
Only coaches from Argentinian giants or coaches who have won the Copa Libertadores can attract the attention of European football.
"Actually speaking, it's not because South American coaches are inferior to European coaches. Except for the top coaches, everyone is at the same level. It's just because South American coaches don't have connections, unless they achieve great success in South America.
It's just that they can't attract the attention of European clubs. After all, a club only has one coach, and there can't be dozens of players like there are. Therefore, South American players are selling well in Europe, but there are never coaches."
Pellegrini did not speak, but he agreed very much with what List said. There are many coaches in South America, because the number of people engaged in the football industry in countries like Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile is absolutely amazing. Therefore, the coaching team is also very large. If
Plus those youth training camp coaches might actually be able to exceed 100,000 people.
Among so many coaches, there are definitely not just one or two outstanding coaches. However, there are very few coaches who can attract the attention of European football, and they are completely different from the players.
"But it's completely different with me. Coach Pellegrini, I'm not bragging. I dare not say that I am the number one agent in European football. After all, super agents like Figel exist. But in
Even Figel in European football will not underestimate me, and he does not even have the ability to suppress me. In European football, I can compete with Figel."
Lister really wanted to overthrow Figel, a giant agent. But from now on, Figel's brand name is louder than Lister in South America and even Europe. Therefore, Lister can only use him as a metaphor.
.
Sure enough, when Figel's name came out, Pellegrini was stunned. Figel is a Uruguayan. Although most of his players are in Brazil, he is very famous in South American football. Figel is a veritable South American.
A powerful agent. Everyone in South American football looks up to him.
In South American football, no matter whether it is a club, agent, coach or player, no one has heard of Figel's name. Not only does Figel control the resources of South American players, he even controls 60 to 70% of the outstanding head coaches in South America.
They are all under the control of Figel. Such a super agent is indeed something everyone in South American football fears.
Pellegrini looked at Riester carefully again. Compared to Figel, who was already seventy years old, Riester was only thirty-one years old. But Riester dared to say that he could compete with Figel.
Agent. This person is either a madman or a real European agent. Thinking about it like this, Pellegrini doesn't know how to judge.
"I wonder if Coach Pellegrini has heard that Figel banned some agents and players in Brazilian football."
Pellegrini nodded. Many times, gossip spreads faster than normal things, especially if it can make a super agent like Figel angry. Of course, it is a casual chat after dinner in South American football. Pellegrini
Greene also heard many people say this when he was coaching in Ecuador.
"That's because Becker, the agent of Brazilian player Lucio, and I messed up Figel's business. Figel couldn't trouble me in European football, and Becker was in Europe and didn't come back to Brazil. So.
He can only vent his anger on Brazilian agents in Brazilian football. Most of the agents and players he banned are people who have some relationship with me."
Not to mention anything else, just saying that Pellegrini already understood what List meant. So he said cautiously: "Mr. Cerny, do you mean that you have a way to let me coach a European club?"
"Yes. I am in Spain, and there are not just one or two clubs that I have a good relationship with. I am absolutely sure that I can help you, but the final result still depends on your strength. The manager of Valencia, who won the Champions League last season
Coach Rafael Benitez is my head coach, and I introduced him to become the head coach of Valencia."
Pellegrini smiled bitterly in his heart. What List means now is very simple, that is, to make himself the coach of List. If he agrees to List, then List is willing to help him become the head coach of the Spanish club.
Pellegrini is not very resistant to having an agent. If a super agent like Figel is willing to let him become his coach, Pellegrini will definitely get over it. Because if
If you really become Figel's coach, then it is not impossible to coach a Brazilian giant. This is the benefit that super agents bring to coaches.
It's just that Pellegrini was still unable to determine the background of the Riester in front of him. If he was deceived, then he would become a big joke. So Pellegrini weighed his tone and said: "Mr. Cerny, can you
Please give me some time. I want to discuss it with my family."
