Chapter two hundred and sixty fifth good opportunity
"Mr. Nebom, I am very curious as to why your club would want to invite me to be the head coach of your club."
Dick immediately said straight to the point after sitting down: "I also have a good understanding of the current economic situation of your club. The German stock market is in a bear market. Your club's stock has been falling all the way. A lot of the previous gains in the stock market have been spent.
Right? If the financial returns cannot be balanced in the future, the stock will only fall faster. What's more terrible is that the Dortmund club does not have many assets now, and the Westfalenstadion has been mortgaged, right? This makes
Your club has increased the rent of the stadium by more than 20 million euros every year... Everyone knows that I, Dick, am a head coach who likes to spend money and can win championships after spending money.
A head coach who can maximize results under the circumstances. What your club needs now is a head coach who can play games economically, rather than inviting me."
After listening quietly to Dick's words, Nebom nodded, and then sighed.
"Mr. Dick, I think you already know our team well before you decide to negotiate." Nebom said sincerely: "I majored in economics, and my point of view is to get more benefits.
, there must be more investment and some risk-taking. In the 1990s, we gained a lot because of this kind of risk-taking. So after I regained my breath, I continued to take risks. Including going public to raise funds, mortgaging stadiums, and purchasing
Players... this allowed us to win the league championship last season. However, the income cannot make up for the large investment. We have indeed reached a very dangerous point now. If there are no accidents, in one or two years, we will
Maybe we will be bankrupted! Then we will usher in a long dark period! This is caused by my investment mistakes, but before that, we can still persist for a while. We have been in darkness before.
, after the glory of the 1990s, we sank for a few years, and now, even if we usher in a dark period, we must win some honors before that that fans can remember for several years! One league championship is definitely not enough
, we need more championships! So, we thought of inviting you, your amazing head coach, to get some enough honors for us at the last moment!"
Dick looked at Nebom and nodded slightly.
Before coming to Dortmund, he knew enough about Dortmund, so after understanding Dortmund's current situation, he began to wonder why Dortmund would choose him, because anyone with more sense would know that what Dortmund needs next is to shrink money.
, reduce expenditures, reduce liabilities, and gradually improve the team's economic situation, so that the club can survive better.
Historically, one or two years later, Dortmund's new chairman Watzke did this - used the next ten years of ticket revenue to obtain a loan, and then used most of the loan to redeem Wes
The ownership of more than half of the Turf-Lun Stadium has reduced the subsequent annual stadium rental expenses by a large part, and sold almost all high-paid players. Loyalists like Ricken have only received 500,000 euros a year at the club.
Annual basic salary, focusing on youth training, cultivating players and making profits, increasing sponsors... What's even more valuable is that in this case, they did not increase the price of tickets and did not pass on the club's losses to the fans, and the fans
In return for their kindness, including standing votes for each game, the Westfalenstadion can accommodate 81,000 people, and in the following seasons, their average attendance has never been less than 77,000.
, in one season the attendance rate was astonishingly 100%! It was precisely because of this united effort that Dortmund quickly came out of the shadows, regained its previous glory, won two consecutive Bundesliga championships, and rose again.
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Dick is very familiar with the history of Dortmund's rise, but although he is moved by Dortmund's united efforts, he does not think that it is a correct behavior for Dortmund to ask him to coach now - at least from Dick's previous performance
Judging from his ability, he is not a suitable head coach for Dortmund now...
At this time, after hearing Nebom's words, he began to understand why Dortmund would want to invite him to coach - this is the so-called death of having too much fun. As a Ph.D. in economics, Nebom naturally has the ability to calculate.
We can figure out what kind of situation Dortmund will encounter in the next one or two years. He has no way to prevent Dortmund from going bankrupt, so choosing Dick is just to make Dortmund fans happier before ushering in a dark period.
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This also explains why Zorc, who is Dortmund's football director, is so enthusiastic about coaching Dortmund. This is not the time to fight for power. On a ship that is about to sink, what we have to do now is to
Try to save as many people as possible before the ship sinks, instead of chattering for command!
"So, we invite you to be the head coach of Dortmund. We know your habits and characteristics, and we also know that you made a lot of money at Atletico Madrid before. We don't have much money, but we can do what Atletico Madrid did before,
Bonuses will be paid based on performance! At the same time, we will also give you the greatest power and support in terms of signings... Although we cannot give too much transfer funds, at least in the new season, you will have 30 million euros to spend.
At the same time, all the funds for signings and player transfers are at your disposal. All we want is to win some championships that will satisfy Dortmund fans!"
Nebom's words can be said to be a huge investment. Dortmund is currently in financial difficulty, but tens of millions can still be spent. This is completely an overdraft investment, plus giving Dick enough and sufficient transfer rights, I believe
With this level of trust, Dick is likely to achieve enough honors in the next league and Champions League to satisfy Dortmund fans!
Dick took a deep breath. He felt Nebom's sincerity, and at the same time, a bold idea began to arise in his heart.
"Mr. Nebom, I now understand what you mean... I have to say that this invitation makes me very excited, but I hope that I can have one day to think about it. Just one day, because I am also very anxious now.
, if you want to coach the team, now...it's too late." Dick said to Nebom.
Nebom nodded: "It's a normal thought. After all, it is very difficult to make such a decision... Don't be so anxious. Is two days enough?"
"No, one day is enough." Dick laughed: "I admire the discipline and resoluteness of the Germans in doing things, so I also need to show such characteristics in order to live a happy life in Germany.
good."
Then Dick shook hands with Nebom, nodded to Mayer, and then turned and left the conference room.
"What do you think? Miles?" Nebom turned to Mayer and asked.
"This is a guy with great ideas... If he agrees to become our head coach, he will definitely do a good job." Mayer said solemnly: "I hope he can become a part of us, so
At least, it can bring more hope to Dortmund before bankruptcy comes!"
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"Such conditions? It seems that Dortmund really wants to get something before going bankrupt."
After hearing what Dick relayed, Marriner replied excitedly: "At least for now, it seems that their sincerity is very sufficient, and because they are going bankrupt, they will happily agree to give you all the transfers."
Power and control of the team...it's a rare thing. To be honest, Dick, if it weren't for the fact that you asked for such power before when you were putting out fires, and then kept it,
If you come down, you won't have such a big voice in the club... No head coach in Spain can have such authority. If I say something that may make you unhappy, it's normal for Hill to take away your power.
Regarding the matter, you were a special case before, a special case that is difficult to appear."
"Yes, I admit this, so I am very grateful to Mr. Chairman, precisely because of this." Dick nodded.
"But you have to know that even if your results in those two years were so good, it would be difficult for any top team to be willing to give you such power. The power structure of wealthy clubs is very complicated, and one move can affect the whole body. Give
Your power will definitely affect the interests of other people. Before, Hill was suppressed by the chairman, so he didn't dare to move. As soon as the chairman passed away, he wanted to take back such power. It's the same in other clubs."
Marriner continued.
"Yes, you are right. This is why few wealthy clubs came to me after I resigned. Any club would have concerns about giving me such power, and my foundation is still weak. Two
A league championship or a Champions League championship doesn't seem to prove that if it gives me such power, I will definitely be able to win the championship." Dick smiled and then replied.
"You know this very well..." Marriner muttered, and then said: "So now is a good opportunity. If you can continue to succeed with such power, then you can win two clubs in a row.
Your success will no longer be considered accidental. Even if you go to other clubs, you will gain corresponding rights, especially those wealthy clubs that are going crazy in their pursuit of glory. They will be willing to pay any price to hire you as their head coach.
!So I think this is a good opportunity. If you can seize it, your reputation and fame will take a leap in a year or two!"
"You do have confidence in me." Dick laughed and said jokingly.
"If I didn't have the confidence, I would give up coaching at Atletico Madrid and follow you to Germany?" Marriner said angrily.
Dick laughed loudly, and then shook his head: "I am indeed very interested in this job, but if I can only win the championship by relying on the team's overdraft spending, then wouldn't I look very incompetent? If I want to
If I want to coach this team, what I want to bring to this team will be more!"
Marriner was stunned for a moment. He didn't know what Dick meant now, but Dick closed his mouth and smiled.
"Tonight, I need to think carefully and plan... You should also go to bed early and ask Ivan and the others not to drink too much... because if the negotiation is finalized, they need to discuss the details with the Dortmund club immediately, understand.
Are you there?" Dick did not explain, but waved his hand. Seeing this, Marina did not talk nonsense, but nodded and left Dick's room.
