De Laurentiis breathed a long sigh of relief and was still in a good mood. After discussing with List, he had already introduced many good players last summer, including Melo and Sanchez.
Their performance was very good. Melo is a midfield butcher, and his defensive ability is still very good. Naples did not regard Melo as a midfield organizer like Juventus did later. Naples Melo is a defensive midfielder.
And Naples' powerful offensive ability is still sharp. The offensive lineup composed of Afellay, Sanchez, Lavezzi, and Falcao ranks first in Serie A, and even has the opportunity to hit the top four and get a Champions League spot. Naples just relies on playing in Serie A
The income is too low. Only by playing in the Champions League can their income exceed 100 million.
Now things are just as List said. On December 24, 2008, the day before Christmas, UEFA passed the "Financial Fair Play Policy". And it was much more radical than in history. It started with the transfer in the summer of 2009.
The observation period is only given for two years. Starting in 2011, the "Fiscal Fair Play Policy" began to officially enter the control scope.
Of course, although it is radical, it still leaves a way to survive. That is, if during the two-year observation period, although the requirements of UEFA are not met, but there is a significant improvement in finances, the punishment can be lightened, or even a way out. However,
Even if it gives a way to survive, it is still a earth-shaking policy for the wealthy European football clubs and some upstarts.
Many people are considering whether this policy can be truly implemented. However, Pavel Merkley, CEO of UEFA and Chairman of the Czech Football Association, vowed at the press conference: "We have reached an agreement with the Union of European Football Associations. Any violation
Clubs that comply with UEFA's Financial Fair Play policy will first prohibit the club from buying and selling players. If there is no improvement, fines will be imposed, and the most serious one will be banned from participating in the European League."
The Union of European Football Associations is a newly established club alliance after the dissolution of g14. G14 is a non-governmental organization not recognized by FIFA and UEFA. However, the Union of European Football Associations is a club alliance recognized by FIFA and UEFA. But
It is precisely because there are too many members that cohesion is completely lost. Whatever UEFA wants to do, they simply cannot stop it.
Just like this time's Financial Fair Play policy, it is good for consolidating the status of the giants. But the giants all want to be the king of kings, so they are the most fiercely opposed. If G14 is still there, they will definitely fight UEFA.
Damn it. But the European Football Association Union passed it easily. The European Football Association Union, which has more than 100 clubs, the giants simply can't control it.
After this policy came out, winter transfers suddenly became popular. Because many upstarts now have serious financial problems, they must introduce more players before this policy observation period.
"I didn't expect it to be so fast."
Riester really didn't expect it to happen so quickly. After almost two years, Platini has become a veritable president of UEFA. And he has thoroughly implemented his ideas back then.
"Lister, I'm going to take action in the winter. Our Naples is far inferior to Chelsea, and even worse than Manchester City. As long as their results are good, their income will double. But our income in Naples is limited. It will be difficult to reach a higher level in a short time."
It's a high level. After this policy is implemented, my money will be hard to use. It's better to take precautions as soon as possible."
"But it's not easy to do. Who can sell any good players in winter?"
List understands De Laurentiis' worries. The economic situation in Naples is not good, and although Manchester City is also a nouveau riche, they are in Manchester after all. Last season, Manchester City's income reached 90 million pounds. This season, Manchester City's performance is so good, a breakthrough
There is no problem with 100 million pounds. And because of the improvement of Manchester City's performance, Manchester City's commercial income has also increased steadily. If Manchester City can participate in the Champions League next season, it is estimated that the revenue can reach 145 million pounds.
Compared with Manchester City, it is absolutely difficult for Naples to reach 150 million euros. Therefore, Naples is more afraid of the future. De Laurentiis needs to get some players beforehand, so as not to delay the team
Growth in strength can also be achieved through fiscal fairness policies.
"So I hope you can help."
"explain."
"Gago."
"impossible."
Riester immediately shook his head. Gago is currently Atletico Madrid's main defensive midfielder, and can even be said to be Atletico Madrid's core midfielder. At present, Atletico Madrid is very suppressed by Real Madrid and Barcelona. How can Atletico Madrid sell Gago at this time?
Gago. And even if Gago is sold, it will not be possible during the winter transfer.
"Aurelio, you have to understand. Fernando is the core of Atletico Madrid's midfield. They will not sell Fernando in the winter."
"If it is possible to reach an agreement first, let Gago finish the season at Atletico Madrid."
"oh?"
Riester understood what De Laurentiis meant. De Laurentiis meant to complete the transfer this winter, so that it would not be considered a summer transfer and would not enter the UEFA observation period.
"Aurelio, Fernando is not cheap. His transfer fee is not cheap, and his salary is not cheap either."
Gago is young, currently only 22 years old, and will only be 23 at the end of this season. Although he has been at Atletico Madrid for almost four years, his salary cannot be said to be very high. Spain is poor, La Liga clubs are poor, and Atletico Madrid is also poor.
Poor. Atletico Madrid is now strictly controlling salaries. Gago's current annual salary is only 2 million euros. After tax, the annual salary is only about 1.6 million euros.
But now Gago is quite famous. As the core of the midfield, he helped Atletico Madrid win two La Liga championships, and his strength is not bad at all. Therefore, this time Gago transfers, Riester must have a high salary. Even if he cannot have five or six
Such an outrageous annual salary of one million euros, but at least he should get a salary of about four million euros.
Naples has only been promoted for two years, and the salary in the team is not very high. Judging from Gago's current performance, if he comes to Naples, he will definitely be paid a first-level salary. Even Afellay, Falcao and the others are also
Not as good as Gago.
"Lister, I'm prepared."
"That's no problem."
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As long as Naples admits its debt, this matter is actually very simple. The crisis in the United States has already come to Europe, and Spain is one of the hardest-hit areas. Of course, the Spanish economic crisis is still beginning. Riester knows that Spain's economy will continue to be depressed in the next few years.
There has been no change. Real Madrid and Barcelona completely ignored the sluggish economy, but Atletico Madrid cannot ignore it.
Riester has had several discussions with Atletico Madrid's top management just over Gago's salary. Gago is performing so well now and his annual salary before tax is only 2 million euros, which is unjustifiable.
But Atletico Madrid is really short of money. Since the transfer of Torres, the current Atletico Madrid's highest salary is Rosicky. Rosicky's annual salary is as high as 5.7 million euros, and he can get 4.5 million euros after tax. The second is
Sergio Aguero, the current top striker, can also get 4 million euros after tax from Atletico Madrid.
Therefore, Lister negotiated directly according to Aguero's conditions. But Atletico Madrid is now poor, so they have been delaying it with Lister. But they cannot delay it for a long time, because Gago's contract cannot allow them to delay it like this. If Lister is angry
, you can take Gago directly and leave.
So when Riester told Naples' conditions, Atletico Madrid immediately agreed. After all, Naples spent money this winter, but Gago did not report until the end of the season. After buying Gago, he loaned him to Atletico.
Competing for half a season.
Soon the two sides reached an agreement on the transfer issue. Naples will pay a price of 26 million euros to introduce Atletico Madrid's midfielder Gago. Riester and Naples also reached an agreement. Gago's annual salary is as high as 8
One million euros, of course, this is the annual salary before tax. Because Gago is a foreign player, the tax in Italy is 40%. In the end, Gago can get 4.8 million euros after tax from Naples. Suddenly he became Naples
Highest paid players.
Originally, there were few surprising transfers in the winter transfer, but Naples was the first to complete a transfer. Soon Manchester United announced that they had acquired Valencia from Wigan Athletic for 17 million pounds.
Valencia was originally a player that Villarreal bought more than two years ago. However, Villarreal was very strong, so he was loaned to Wigan Athletic. Because of his outstanding performance, Wigan Athletic
Finally, he bought Valencia. Valencia performed extremely well at Wigan Athletic this season, and Manchester United is preparing to introduce him in the summer.
But when the European Football Financial Fair Play policy came out, Manchester United took action early. In fact, Manchester United was really not afraid of this policy. Because Manchester United's annual income is too high. If the Glazer family hadn't taken money from Manchester United, Manchester United could be said to be
The richest club in European football. They don't worry about the so-called Financial Fair Play policy at all.
However, Manchester United still took action early. When Manchester United took action, Manchester City was not idle. Manchester City's current main lineup is already very strong. At present, Manchester City has become the most powerful offensive team in the Premier League. Now Manchester City needs
It is to continuously improve the thickness of the team's bench. Just entering the winter transfer, Manchester City spent 14 million pounds to introduce West Ham's Bellamy.
Bellamy is a famous player in the Premier League and has been in the Premier League for many years. His best thing is his speed. When placed on the wing, almost no player can guard against his speed. Moreover, he will be thirty years old soon and is a very experienced veteran.
It is a very good addition to increase the thickness of the team's bench.
Not only them, many other clubs are also starting to make moves. A financial fair play policy makes all clubs in European football nervous. (To be continued...)
