Public opinion in Fleet Street is increasingly leaning towards Henry being bound to leave this summer.
The suspense is only where he will end up.
The outside world has noticed unusual signs within Millwall.
Millwall always cuts through troubles quickly and never sloppily.
News that the main players of the first team have renewed their contracts come out one after another, encouraging the Lions fans. For the fans, their team is already good enough, and it is not uncommon for any star to come to Millwall. As long as the original team
If the people and horses can stay, then it is worth celebrating.
As for Makelele's departure, it was announced in June that he would transfer to Real Madrid, and the deal for Makelele was completed without any surprise in July.
Fans have regrets and regrets about Makelele leaving, but as Fleet Street analyzed, they can understand.
At Millwall, it is indeed difficult for Makelele to go further.
Ask a hundred Lions fans who are the three or five most important players on the team?
Larsson, Nedved, Southgate, Henry, Pirlo and Ronaldinho are the names that appear most often.
Originally, offensive players are more outstanding than defensive players and are more likely to be admired and remembered. This is a common practice on the football field.
Only in teams that are weak in offense but successful, defensive players are particularly eye-catching and are regarded as the mainstay.
However, Millwall's offense is gorgeous. Makelele is very important, but he cannot get more fame. His light is completely overshadowed by Millwall's terrifyingly efficient attacking group.
It just so happened that Real Madrid, where Makelele moved to, was the wealthy team that most needed to improve its defense. Since Capello left as coach, the Real Madrid team that won the league championship and ranked second in defense in the past three seasons has
The defense is simply appalling. Can anyone imagine Real Madrid's defensive data of conceding 62 goals in 38 league games?
In a sense, Makelele wants to come to the Bernabeu as a "savior". He is a defensive player, and defense can bring championships!
That was the "new challenge" he told Aldrich he wanted to move to.
Millwall has developed from a commoner, or a commoner, into a wealthy club in six years. It can't even be called a noble. However, the club's reputation, influence, record, and attention have made them a wealthy club, especially in the club.
When you have a top-quality golf course that matches it.
Likewise, player values and incomes have also increased.
They have money, and most of the players who once lived in the Millwall community have moved away. That is their freedom.
Aldridge lives here and what he sees most now are the faces of some young players.
For example, when De Rossi and Cristiano Ronaldo grew up, they did not need to live in the dormitories of the youth team players, but had their own apartments.
Aldrich asked Yiwen to choose a new house of his choice. He wanted to end his current single life, and he already had the idea of marriage in his mind. In other words, it was a little late.
But until then, he still has to live in his original apartment.
The club's summer work is in full swing. Aldridge has put aside Henry's affairs for the time being. He has other work to be busy with.
Sell players!
This is definitely not about selling first-team players. If you want to sell first-team players, why renew the contract?
Just like last year, a group of players who were old enough to play were sold to Leeds United in a package, this year, Millwall still needs to put some players up for sale.
They have reached the age where they must play. The intensity and quality of the youth team and reserve teams can no longer provide them with experience and allow them to improve better. If Millwall continues to retain them, but cannot give them games.
Opportunities will definitely make them "waste" at the most critical age!
The cost investment of the youth team is huge, and it is the basic goal to provide blood to the first team. What the first team does not want can be exchanged for real money. If you make up for this investment, you may still make a profit, which is better than throwing it away.
Whether it is the youth team or the reserve team, there are always some players who are targeted by lower-level league teams every summer. The club lets them leave freely after being informed that they will abandon them, while some players who have reached the age have not been able to play.
, the club will provide them with a coaching contract to change jobs if they are willing.
Aldrich directly handed over the power to transfer players from the youth team and reserve team to Najib. Najib had the right to make the final decision, but only for transactions under the top league. If a top league club sends an invitation, he needs to
Aldrich finally decided.
There is absolutely no problem with Nagy’s vision and professionalism. Aldridge trusts him very much. Over the years, Nagy has not let go of any star of hope in Aldrich’s eyes. Even if he did, it was Aldridge who came to him.
Decisions come when you have to let go as a last resort, such as the departure of Cahill and Bresciano.
Just as Aldrich was reviewing a player list sent by Nagy, he received a call from the club. Someone came to see him and wanted to interview him about player transfer matters.
When Aldrich heard the visitor's name, he immediately became happy and informed the club to tell the other party that he was waiting for the visitor in his apartment at home.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, Aldrich waited for someone to come.
He opened the door to his home, extended his hand to the man in a suit and tie outside the door and said, "Hello, Jose, the last time we met was probably almost two years ago, right?"
"Hello, Mr. Hall."
The visitor's name is Mourinho.
The last time he met Aldridge was probably during the Champions League group stage match between Millwall and Barcelona the year before last.
But at that time, Mourinho was not the protagonist, he was just a small role supporting Van Gaal.
What is he doing today?
Join Aldridge?
Of course it’s impossible!
This summer, Mourinho has already made up his mind.
I will never be a translator again, and I will never be an assistant coach for anyone again!
I have to go it alone!
At this time, Mourinho's appearance is still a little green. This is compared to the appearance standards of many coaches in football. In front of Aldridge, he is much more mature!
Mourinho's expression was serious and a little reserved. He came alone, walked into the living room with Aldrich's warm reception, sat down on the sofa, and said straight to the point: "Mr. Hall, I am the new coach of Benfica Club.
I came here to discuss the transfer of two players with you."
There was tea on the table, which Aldridge had prepared in advance. He crossed his legs and sat across from Mourinho. He raised his hand to signal the other person to continue.
"One is Paulo Ferreira and the other is Hugo Viana. They are both Portuguese players. Since they do not have more training opportunities at Millwall, I think they can return to the domestic league and be better."
Good growth, Millwall introduced them at almost no cost, and Benfica hopes to take these two players away for 4 million pounds."
Mourinho said seriously that this is probably the first time in his life that he has enjoyed the power brought by the coach, waving a check to bring in the players he likes.
Ferreira is the right back substitute for the first team. Viana is still in the reserve team and is an attacker. His performance is good.
The two of them combined for £4 million?
This is obviously ridiculously low.
But adding some more is not too much.
After all, Viana has never proven anything, and Ferreira has only appeared in minor games. Whether he can take on the important task is unknown to the outside world.
"Sorry, Jose, you're late."
Aldrich smiled candidly.
Mourinho frowned and asked: "Has Millwall already sold these two players? We have not heard any news about offers from other clubs."
Aldridge shrugged and said: "No, because Millwall's transfer window is half closed and we will not let go of any first-team players, especially since Ferreira has just renewed his contract.
It is our tradition to determine the lineup earlier and prepare earlier, so as to ensure the stability of the team and lay the foundation for the new season. In fact, if we want to do business, we will basically start from the end of the season until the transfer window opens.
Everything was settled during this period, so you are late."
"But, you used to..."
"Yes, Millwall did let players go during the preparation period in the past, but, as you said, in the past, that was the past, the current Millwall, not the former Millwall."
Aldridge smiled brightly, while Mourinho frowned. He sighed: "So, Viana will enter the first team in the new season?"
"No, we are considering loaning him out, but we will not sell him because he has potential. We will decide his future at the right time. If he can play for the first team, we will keep him. Otherwise, we will sell him.
, but not now.”
Mourinho thought for a moment and said: "So, can Viana be loaned to Benfica? He returns to the domestic league and is in a familiar environment, which will be conducive to his growth."
Aldridge still shook his head and said: "Sorry, we have considered loaning him to the Portuguese league, but Benfica is not on the list of clubs we are considering."
Mourinho didn't understand at all and asked: "Why? I can guarantee his playing time. I have seen the video of his training in the reserve team, which is impressive."
Aldrich smiled as before and said softly: "Jose, it's better not to say the reason."
"No, if you respect me, please tell me honestly."
"Okay, if you insist on listening, then I'll be honest. We think Benfica may not be able to provide Viana with a stable training environment."
Mourinho wondered: "What do you mean?"
"Well, Benfica has hired a new coach. You, a young coach who has never had coaching experience, Jose, I appreciate you and am optimistic about you, but I am not the boss of Benfica, nor am I a powerful figure on the board of directors.
So, I have confidence in you, but Benfica may not have enough patience with you. Today we will loan Viana to Benfica. If you are dismissed within half a year, the rest of his time at Benfica may be wasted.
.”
Mourinho smiled as if he was dismissive, then shook his head slightly and said to Aldrich: "Mr. Hall, I originally thought we were the same type of people, young, passionate, and full of motivation to realize our dreams.
Will be down-to-earth and put it into practice
However, when you became famous, you became vulgar and hypocritical. In fact, your subtext is: I, Jose Mourinho, the promise I made to you, the appearance of Viana
Time is worthless, not as good as shit! Right?"
Aldridge smiled and shook his head and said: "No, if you know me, you will know that I am telling the truth. For example, I have a good relationship with a coach who coaches a League One club. His name is Moyes. He is in
He came to Preston in the middle of the season to save the fire. He asked me to loan players to me. I agreed. Why? Because I was sure that his guarantee could be realized. Preston was ranked at the bottom of the league at that time. How could it be worse?
Moyer
Si will definitely be able to lead the team through the second half of the season. His guarantee is reliable. But what about you? The club you are currently working at is called Benfica, one of the three largest clubs in Portugal. How high are the expectations of Benfica? You can guarantee
Will he absolutely satisfy the board of directors and lead the team to complete this full season? Will he guarantee that he will stabilize his position with a record that is consistent with Benfica's status? You can't guarantee that, so I say that there are instability factors in Benfica."
After hearing this, Mourinho stood up with a sarcastic smile, pointed at Aldridge and seemed to want to say something more, and finally turned away and left. When he walked out of Aldridge's house, his eyes became
Extremely sharp, with a slightly ferocious expression.
One day!
I will prove that I am stronger than you!
At that time, could you still talk to me with such an attitude? Do you question me?! (To be continued...)
