Chapter six hundred and eleventh rich and powerful
When Dick walked out of the local airport in Dortmund, he felt a little sad.
It has been four years since he left the position of head coach of Dortmund. During these four years, he has achieved a lot, winning four league championships and two Champions League championships, which is enough to make him the best in the world. The head coach is also very different from Dick when he first coached Dortmund. After all, compared with that time, Dick now, no matter when get out of class ends, I am afraid there will be no shortage of wealthy clubs to invite him, and he will not go A relatively weak team.
"Dick, welcome to Dortmund!"
When he saw Dick, Dortmund manager Zorc strode up to him and gave Dick a hug.
Dick smiled and hugged him, and then let go: "Long time no see... I heard that Dortmund is now completely debt-free. This is really good news!"
"Yes, that's thanks to you. Although our performance has not been very good in the past few years, our finances have been very good. That's because you laid the foundation before. It has become more convenient since we solved the financial problem... Now we
Now that my finances have improved, I should also make my grades better!"
Dick smiled and said nothing. Dortmund's strength has indeed declined a lot in the past few years. It has been only floating up and down in the UEFA Cup area. It has not achieved any good results in the UEFA Cup. That is because of some achievements.
They will sell people to supplement their finances. At the same time, the salary given to players has never been very high. Now that the debt is gone, it will naturally be able to provide higher salaries and be more attractive to players. In addition,
Dortmund's youth training has been very good, and now it's almost time to bear fruit. Dortmund's subsequent revival is not too surprising.
"Anyway, since you are here, we have to have a good gathering. Mr. Chairman, I am very happy that you can come." Zorc smiled and said to Dick, Watzke has done very well in the past few years, and was
Considered a key figure in Dortmund's resurgence.
"That's what I mean too." Dick laughed.
Of course everyone in Dortmund knows that Dick has come to Dortmund now, probably to recruit people. This is not a strange thing. Dortmund has sold many people now. Almost all the main players when Dick was here have been sold. However,
There is one person who is the hottest in the transfer market right now.
That is Brazilian full-back Daniel Alves.
This full-back, who is more like a winger, still stayed in Dortmund after Dick left. He is also a very ambitious player. General teams came to him, but he was unwilling to leave, so he stayed in Dortmund for a whole time.
Four years later, the 25-year-old has been playing as the main force in Dortmund for five years. His sharp breakthrough and offensive abilities have long been well-known, and after helping Dortmund win the UEFA Cup last season, his reputation has increased.
He has also begun to reach his peak. Although his position in the national team is not yet stable, he has become a regular player in the national team. Under such circumstances, Dortmund obviously cannot keep him.
"Alves?"
Watzke was slightly stunned when he heard Dick mention his purpose of coming at the banquet.
"Why, is there any difficulty? To be honest, I have been paying attention to Dortmund in the past few years. Alves has indeed performed very well. However, now Piszczek has also grown up. He is two years younger than Alves. This
He has been the right back for two years, and Alves has been asked to play right midfielder. Even if Alves leaves, you will not have no replacement candidates, not to mention that I am not here to pick up bargains this time... My current
The owner is very rich and will never let you feel disadvantaged in terms of price." Dick was stunned for a moment, and then said to Watzk.
Watzke immediately shook his head: "No, it's not for this reason... Dortmund has sold a lot of players, and they don't care about selling one more. What's more, the good situation Dortmund has now, you have to take at least half of the credit, you leave
Dortmund has not poached us since then. We will satisfy your request no matter what, but..."
"Because Barcelona also wants to buy Alves?" Dick shook the wine glass in his hand and said with a smile.
"Well, you know?" Watzk was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "Yes, you should know, there are not so many secrets in this circle."
"Yes, I know." Dick laughed: "Guardiola took charge of Barcelona. Barcelona has now started to purge and also needs to recruit players. The right back position is also a place they need to supplement. Alves is the most recent one.
One of the right backs who has performed best in recent years and is easily poached, Barcelona wants to poach Dani Alves, how could I not know about this news."
"Now that you know, I won't beat around the bush." Watzke said seriously: "Just two days ago, Barcelona had quoted 20 million euros to introduce Alves, and Alves himself also expressed
He hopes to play in a stronger team. He has been playing for us for six years. We will not set up more obstacles for his departure... Of course, 20 million euros is not enough. We still have
During the negotiations, if Manchester City's offer is not sufficient, we will not be able to agree to your request. After all, Dortmund is a club, and the financial aspect must be approved by all shareholders. This... is a business after all."
Watzke's words are very sincere. From his personal point of view, of course he is willing to sell people to Dick. However, if Dick's offer is not as good as Barcelona's, then it will be very difficult for him to do it if he is caught in the middle.
"Of course I won't force you to do this..." Dick laughed loudly: "Don't worry, in terms of finance, we will definitely beat Barcelona, and Alves is definitely worth more than 20 million euros.
The current ratio of the Premier League to the euro is about 10:13, 20 million pounds. This is our first offer, which is equivalent to about 26 million euros. I think if we have an advantage in terms of price, you will also
You would rather agree to our offer."
The three giants of Dortmund's management swallowed their saliva at the same time. Dick's posture is indeed different now. You must know that although it is difficult to find outstanding full-backs in European competitions, Barcelona's price of 20 million euros is already quite high.
Dick suddenly raised the price to 26 million euros. This price has broken the highest record for the transfer of a full-back. The previous highest record for a full-back was Zambrotta's transfer to Barcelona for 14 million.
In euros, if Thuram is considered a right back, then the highest value belongs to Thuram. His transfer from Atletico Madrid to Juventus is worth 30 million euros.
Now Dick's first quotation is already close to this number. Although Dortmund has sold many people in recent years, it has never sold at such a high price. This is also due to Dortmund's recent poor performance and selling people. It is mainly related to the domestic situation. Bundesliga teams have always been relatively pragmatic in recruiting, and a few million euros is considered a relatively large sum. Therefore, Dortmund has not actually made much money in the transfer market in recent years.
"If Barcelona raises the offer..." Watzke asked tentatively: "You know, for a club, such an opportunity is rare... Dick, you should also know that there are two Teams with deep pockets are raising prices for each other, what a rare opportunity this is for a club."
Dick was not angry, but laughed and patted his pocket: "Mr. Watzke, don't be too conservative... You know I have 200 million pounds of funds to use this summer! As long as Barcelona raises the price, I will fight them to the end! Don’t worry, I won’t let Dortmund suffer. At least you have paid a lot for the past six years of training, and I will let you get enough rewards.”
Seeing Dick laughing, Watzke was relieved. It was not good for him to mix business and private matters, but Dick's status forced them to take more into account this aspect. , Dick showing such an attitude at this time is a good thing for everyone. After all, many things will be much more convenient if discussed like this.
Naturally, the next step is for the guests and hosts to enjoy themselves and get drunk before resting.
After returning to the hotel where he stayed, Dick lay on the bed and thought for a while. He knew it was not that easy. Twenty-six million euros seemed like a lot, but you must know that Alves's transfer to Barcelona in history was worth close to three million euros. Sixteen million euros! Even if it is placed in the entire list of defender transfers, it can still enter the top three - of course at this time, such a price is enough to prove Barcelona's strong need to acquire this top full-back, and it is also consistent with It is related to Guardiola's tactical thinking. A top assisting full-back will play a big role in Barcelona's future tactics.
This is also the biggest reason why Dick wanted to win Alves. He even had the idea of sacrificing Deco. If Barcelona had not signed a transfer contract for Deco with Manchester City at that time, and used this as a blackmail, even if it meant giving up Deco, Co, Dick also has to find a way to get Alves to join his team. At worst, he will pay a big price to Alonso, at worst, he can poach Shaheen...
If Manchester City wants to win the Champions League this season, Barcelona is definitely their biggest opponent. Dick knows that Barcelona has won the Triple Crown this season under the command of Guardiola. Facing such a team The top teams can weaken their strength in the transfer market before the start of the season while enhancing their own strength. This is an opportunity that Dick will not let go!
Even in terms of financial resources, he is not inferior. Compared with his attraction to Alves, he is the mentor who brought Alves out of Brazil. In his second year in Dortmund, he also gave Alves enough opportunities. He has grown up rapidly. Manchester City can now play in the Champions League and have the opportunity to compete for the most honors. They can also provide Alves with a sufficient salary, not to mention Dick, a golden sign of winning championships. He is very good in all aspects. Even if you don't care about Barcelona, if you still can't beat Barcelona, it will really be like hell!
Moreover, Manchester City only needs to check and fill vacancies this summer. They can spend more money on one or two players. But what about Barcelona? They are rebuilding this season. Ronaldinho has been sold, and there are many places to spend money.
If they really compete with Manchester City in terms of financial resources, even if they are members, they can't compare. They can beat Barcelona in the transfer market. At this time, Dick has enough self-confidence.
"It depends on how the next transfer situation goes... If Alves comes, my tactical ideas can basically be improved... This season, I must win the Champions League, so I will be very far away from my goal.
