In 2006, the most sensational thing in European football was not Italy's bid for the World Cup or Millwall's seventh UEFA Champions League title, but the "Calciopoli" incident that broke out in Serie A.
On the eve of the World Cup, starting in early May, from the disclosure of the "Calciopoli" to the investigation and the announcement of the preliminary penalty results, in more than two months, Italian football has experienced earth-shattering turmoil.
The chairman of the Football Association resigned, the Juventus board resigned en masse, prosecutors intervened in the investigation, the collapse of GEA Group, Serie A's brand value has declined since the beginning of the new century, after the "Calciopoli" incident broke out, the incredible Serie A average per game
Attendance dropped below 20,000!
As this series of eye-catching events continue to ferment and escalate, the collapse of GEA Group in Italy announced a new situation in the Italian transfer market. In addition, Juventus general manager Moggi announced his withdrawal from football and will face prosecution.
, also marked the end of the several-year cold war between Millwall and Juventus.
The feud between Aldrich and Moggi was already well known.
As long as Moggi stays at Juventus, Millwall will not have any dealings with Juventus, including player transfers, friendly matches, the same business activities, etc., which are all part of the Cold War. Now, Moggi has left.
Without Juventus, it seems to be very difficult to resume normal communication between the two clubs. After all, the relationship between clubs has changed before, not between individuals.
Juventus was deprived of the league championship for the past two seasons. AC Milan also almost missed the Champions League next season. Fortunately, Italy's final judgment reduced the penalty against AC Milan, allowing AC Milan to participate in the Champions League next season.
When such a calamity is approaching, Lippi led Italy to win the World Cup, which is no small miracle. After all, only a head coach understands that if people are scattered, the team will definitely be difficult to lead, and the Italian football world is in panic.
There are also national players in the national team who are facing investigation and suspicion of being accused. It is really commendable that they can unite as one and reach the top of the world.
On July 25, Millwall's preparations for the new season have begun. In the summer of the big competition year, Millwall will not go out to play commercial games. Instead, they organized a small friendship cup sponsored by the sponsor at the Lion King Stadium and invited
Inter Milan, Bayern Munich and Lyon are participating.
At this time, Aldrich was still paying attention to Italian football and was not in a hurry to take action.
On this day, the verdict (second instance) of the phone scandal in Italy was announced. It can almost be said that the dust of the phone scandal has settled, and those who were punished have no room for improvement.
Among them, Juventus suffered the worst. Not only were they deprived of two league titles, but they were also directly knocked out of Serie B!
The fine imposed on Juventus is only a small amount, not worth mentioning, but the negative impact of the accusations against Juventus is indescribable. Coupled with the slip from Serie A to Serie B, future financial revenue will be significantly reduced, and not only
Just one season.
It is conceivable that last season, Juventus had the league and the Champions League revenue.
Next season, there will be only the second division.
Even if they return to Serie A next season, there will still be no Champions League income.
The minimum buffer is two years.
But also include the losses caused by sponsors abandoning them!
In May, Juventus's stock began to depreciate rapidly, and by the time the penalty was irreversible, it would be almost a pile of waste paper.
In order to relieve the huge financial pressure, Juventus had to sell its star players.
At the end of July, Aldridge led the Millwall negotiation team on the club's exclusive plane to Turin!
As soon as he got off the plane, Italian media reporters who got the news came to the airport to "greet" him.
Turin has been very lively recently and has almost become a European player trade market.
Teams interested in Juventus players sent representatives in droves.
Aldrich walked steadily toward the outside of the airport as numerous reporters took pictures and wanted to interview him. Before getting in the car, he received a phone call and couldn't help but smile when he saw the caller ID.
"Hi, old friend, every time I come to Italy, you are always the first to greet me, haha."
The caller really surprised him: Galliani.
AC Milan also suffered punishment. As one of the accused, Galliani was prohibited from participating in football affairs for one year before the final penalty was reduced, similar to a "one-year ban."
"Haha, I saw the news. I really didn't expect that you would take the initiative to go to Turin. Haha, the relationship between Millwall and Juventus..."
"Now and then, I don't hold grudges. Even if Juventus always confronts Millwall in the G14 summit, we have to show some grace. After all, they are also allies of our G14 group. Now Juventus
When Sri Lanka encounters difficulties, of course Millwall will come to send warmth."
Juventus's relegation will not only have a seismic effect in Italy, but also have a certain impact within the G14. Since they are not allowed to participate in the European war, coupled with the "Callegate" incident, Juventus's status within the G14 is bound to plummet, and
Italy's power within G14 will be supported by AC Milan and Inter Milan.
Although Inter Milan is the biggest beneficiary of "Calciogate", in G14, Inter Milan's status will not improve much. This is because Inter Milan cannot compare with AC Milan's prestige and influence in the European war.
But fortunately, the relationship between Millwall and Milan is good, and it is enough for them to support Millwall.
"Ha, ha, ha, cough, cough, send warmth, send warmth, um, which Juventus player does Millwall like?"
Galliani stopped making pleasantries and went straight to the point.
Listening to his tone, Aldrich guessed that AC Milan also planned to make a deal with Juventus.
Let's send warmth together.
"Old friend, if the content of your phone call with me is exposed, wouldn't it be good for you? You seem to be banned from participating in football affairs, right? What? If you don't work, you will feel uncomfortable, right? Why don't you tell me first? AC Milan
Which Juventus player was hit?"
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a long time.
AC Milan really wants to take away some players from Juventus, including the 28-year-old Buffon!
Galliani called because he wanted to spy on the military situation, so he would send a message to AC Milan quietly.
But he really couldn't guess which player Aldrich was targeting when he came to Turin in an fair and just manner.
Maybe he wants to bring Trezeguet back to the Lion King Stadium?
Camoranesi is also pretty good.
Buffon...
Galliani was really a bit bluffed by Aldrich. If he really discussed player transfers with Aldrich and the contents of the phone call were exposed, he would be committing a crime against the odds during this sensitive period. For the case that is currently being appealed
There's no benefit at all.
"Haha, old friend. I'm just kidding. If you want to know, then I'll tell you."
"No, no, I just called to say hello! Just a simple greeting!"
"Hey, just chatting, don't worry. To be honest, Millwall's goalkeeper position needs to be changed, so I came here to see if I can invite Buffon to join Millwall."
"Oh. Oh, good. Very good. I won't disturb you anymore. Have a nice trip."
"Thank you. If you are free to come to Turin, we can have dinner together."
"No, no, I've been very busy recently. I've been very busy."
Aldrich smiled and hung up the phone after getting in the car.
He doesn't care whether AC Milan is interested in Buffon.
He was just here to do normal business and didn't want to get involved in too many intrigue games.
The Millwall team took a bus to the Juventus club, which was in turmoil.
The former chairman has become an honorary chairman. With the collective resignation of the board of directors, Juventus' management has also ushered in a major reshuffle.
The new chairman now is Geely.
This is an open and formal player transfer negotiation.
Millwall did not hide it, and Aldridge's personal visit also represented the club's confidence in winning.
In front of Geely, after the initial exchange of pleasantries between the two parties, Aldrich went straight to the point and stated straight to the point that he wanted to buy Buffon, and the transfer fee was quoted as 25 million euros!
As Buffon remains the world's number one goalkeeper in terms of transfer value, this price is on the low side.
But according to the analysis of the Italian media, even if Buffon moves to AC Milan, the cash that the latter can provide will not exceed this amount, and players may be used to offset the price.
After several hours of negotiations, Millwall finally raised the offer to 35 million euros!
Faced with this very attractive price for Juventus, the new management of Juventus did not agree immediately. They just took a step back and gave the option to Buffon. If Buffon is willing to transfer, then
After the deal is negotiated, if Buffon is unwilling, Juventus will at best sell the pot to survive and try to ease this most difficult moment as much as possible.
It is undeniable that Buffon is 28 years old this year, and his appearance rate is not stable, and he is always accompanied by minor injuries and illnesses.
What Juventus is considering now is that as one of the biggest contributors to winning the World Cup, Buffon's worth is the highest now, and his worth will become lower and lower in the future.
Secondly, how many years will it take for Juventus to return to the top ranks of Europe? Juventus management does not know now and does not dare to have too optimistic illusions.
In two or three years, Buffon will be over 30 years old. What will his competitive level be like by then?
No one dares to guarantee it.
As far as competing in Serie B next season is concerned, Buffon's stay at Juventus is definitely overkill.
The price given by Millwall is very sincere.
The difference from the 51.4 million euros that Buffon spent to transfer from Parma was only 16.4 million euros. Moreover, the transaction that year was also liquidated in Italian football and was found to be suspected of false accounting and money laundering. Juventus How much money Tusi spent, this account is only known to the parties involved back then. (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!
