After Andrew walked into Aldrich's office, the two brothers had not seen each other for a long time, and they were both smiling.
"You came just in time, I was just looking for you."
"I came here, of course, to have something to do with you."
Aldrich suppressed his own affairs first and asked: "What's the matter?"
After Andrew sat down, he became silent. Aldrich asked in confusion: "What is it that makes it difficult for you to talk about it?"
Andrew smiled helplessly and said, "Because strictly speaking, it's not something I should interfere with. It's Henry's matter."
The smile on Aldrich's face disappeared.
"Are you here to be a lobbyist? To persuade me to sell him? To make a fortune? No, no, no, Andrew, this matter has nothing to do with money. If he wants to leave, he has to stand in front of me and look directly into my eyes.
, told me seriously and firmly that he was leaving, you know? I have never hated anyone in my heart, Stam, Helguera, Shevchenko, Trezeguet, they became famous at Millwall.
When I left, I was in a bad mood for at most two or three days, and then I accepted it. In this world, there are people who denounce the betrayers around me every day, saying that we can only share hardships but not wealth. Isn’t this normal? I’ve seen it a lot and heard it.
If I go through it again, my resistance will naturally be very strong. I can accept all of these. But what I can’t accept, do you know what it is? Henry came to Mi
When Millwall was there, we were the Champions League champions. We also had the league title. Two years later, Millwall has become a giant. Here, he has gotten the best, and it can't be more perfect! I trust him, and my teammates trust him.
He, the fans support him, wtf! What more does he want? Don't tell me what you can't get at Millwall, what you can't prove. Here it is.
, right here at Millwall, right under my hands, he can get everything! Even if it’s money, as long as he doesn’t make any mistakes, I can guarantee that he won’t be able to spend it all in ten lifetimes on the day he retires! And he’s going to
Turin? Going to Juventus? What are you doing there? To rot? To sink? To twist your story a little bit? I can’t understand what’s going on in his head.”
Aldridge will not let Henry go, nor will he let him go to Juventus if things fall apart.
For the players who left under him, with a sense of responsibility, he will choose a club for the players that is suitable for player development. Now his only regret about the players is Ballack. He let him go to Real Madrid, but he failed to break out in Real Madrid.
of heaven and earth.
Thierry Henry to Juventus?
Both the original history and the current reality told Aldrich that this was the worst decision for Henry.
Even if Millwall defeated the giants of Serie A in the European war, it does not mean that Henry can still be at home in Serie A. The overall league style is still fundamentally different from the Champions League. The Champions League must be won. To a certain extent, Serie A has too many
The team is afraid of losing and is utilitarian and conservative driven by profit. Facing the chain defense of most teams, in a dense situation, this is completely inconsistent with Henry's technical characteristics of combining man and ball.
One thing I have to admit is that the overall technical and tactical content of the Premier League in this era is not high, especially compared with Serie A, it is obviously lagging behind.
The overall style of the Premier League is open and closed, which is very suitable for the performance of players like Henry.
Andrew was about to get angry when he saw Aldrich say something wrong, and he sighed.
He knows in his heart that there is only a certain amount of hate when there is love.
It would seem a bit hypocritical to say that Aldridge let go of Ruud van Nistelrooy, who had been following him for five years, for Henry. But in fact, Henry was the direct reason for forcing Ruud van Nistelrooy to leave, and since Henry came to the club to recuperate from his injury, Aldridge
Teach him on the sidelines of the training ground, train him through games, and step by step shape him into the king of European killers he is today.
If three or four years ago, Henry was leaving, Aldridge might not be angry, feel lost for a few days, and then wish the other party well. Millwall was not worthy of world-class players at that time, and Aldridge knew himself.
But today, Millwall still has players who can leave. Absolutely, but if it is for honor, this cannot be accepted by Aldridge.
Andrew stared at the expressionless Aldrich calmly and said softly: "I want to ask you to confirm something."
"What?"
"Adam said at the press conference that Millwall has prepared a new contract for Henry with a weekly salary of 50,000 yuan. Is it true?"
When Andrew came, the first thing he asked about was this matter.
Even though Adam said what he said without hesitation in front of everyone, Andrew was still deeply suspicious. As an agent, he had been in this business for so long and he never easily believed the club's public statements.
Sometimes it's just a way of shirking responsibility.
Aldridge shrugged and said: "Of course it is true. I think Henry can already get the second level salary of the club, and above him are the performance and qualifications of the three captains, Nedved and Larsson.
, he should definitely earn more than Henry, Southgate already has 3
0, after fulfilling this five-year contract, he will definitely retreat to the second line. Within five years, Henry may be able to go one step further and become the club's highest-paid representative, but his agent asks for a weekly salary of 75,000 pounds.
, do you think Millwall should agree?"
Andrew fell silent again, and Aldrich was confused by him, but then he thought, since Andrew came to ask about this matter, there must be a reason for it.
"Andrew, what do you know?"
Andrew hesitated for a moment and then said: "Henry's matter has caused such a big fuss, and the entire European football world is paying attention. After today's press conference, I actually tried to understand the inside story with a gossip mentality, but through my information channels,
I have a version from Henry’s side here, do you want to hear it?”
Aldrich raised his hand and said: "First of all, you have to tell me what your information channels are. It must not be a reporter."
Andrew smiled scornfully and said: "David, David Trezeguet. Henry talked to him about contract extension. David told me. Henry said he only wanted a weekly salary of 40,000 pounds.
However, Henry's agent told him that Millwall only gave him a weekly salary of 30,000 pounds. At the same time, he told Henry that Pavel's weekly salary was 100,000 pounds a year. In fact, 100,000 pounds was almost the same.
.But it’s not there, and it’s conditional.”
Weekly salary plus loyalty rewards, plus appearance fees, championship bonuses and other income, it is realistic to say that Nedvěd and his team earn 100,000 per week.
Aldrich narrowed his eyes slightly and frowned: "When did this happen? Could it have happened today?"
Andrew shook his head and smiled: "I know what you are suspecting. Are you guessing that Henry is now eager to repair the relationship with the club at the expense of his agent. So you just relayed such a story through David? I
I can vouch for my personality that David heard Henry say this two weeks ago. They were both in France at the time to celebrate France's European Cup victory. After that, there was no contact again, even though the top management of Juventus asked David to persuade Henry.
I came to join, but David promised on the surface but did not take any action."
Aldridge closed his eyes and thought for a moment. When he opened his eyes again, he said with waning interest: "So, it is the agent who is hindering Henry from renewing his contract with Millwall and wants Henry to transfer and leave?"
Andrew laughed at himself: "Evil agent, yes, all the faults are our vampires' fault."
Aldrich nodded and walked back behind the desk, as if the topic of conversation was over in an instant.
"Hey, knowing this, why did you react like this?"
Andrew looked puzzled.
Aldridge asked, "How should I react? Cry with joy? Beat my chest and cheer?"
"Henry..."
"We'll wait until he gets back to the club."
"Aren't you going to contact him now?"
"Why should I contact him? And then tell him that your agent has been bribed? From the beginning to the end, I, the Millwall Club, did nothing wrong! He was the one who had the problem, and the agent served him!
The agent he paid for! Millwall has no responsibility whatsoever!"
Silence fell in the office. Andrew stared at Aldrich calmly, but Aldrich took the initiative to look away after staring at each other for more than ten seconds.
After a long while, Andrew said in a gentle tone: "Aldrich, you have changed."
Aldridge was like a stubborn child, saying: "Shouldn't I change? When the major giants write checks, should I hand over their star players? Millwall is changing, and I must change too!"
Andrew smiled and said: "No, that's not it. You were half right just now. Yes, it is Henry's responsibility. The agent is his. If there is a problem with the agent, Henry has an unshirkable responsibility. But what about the club? Doesn't the club
Should we help the players solve their problems? In this matter, Henry has the responsibility, but he is also a victim. You can decide his future at the club and affect his career, maybe you just need a word, a smile, once
A handshake can influence Henry's career and life.
There have been earth-shaking changes. Six years ago, Aldridge traveled back and forth across European countries. He not only acted with full sincerity, but also thought about the players from the bottom of his heart. He could let go generously and become a public enemy for the players. This changed
What's coming
In exchange for the unswerving loyalty of players like Gareth, and in exchange for Solskjaer, Vieira and other players coming to Millwall's home court and respectfully visiting you in the locker room. You need to change, that's right.
, but do you have to be tough on your own people?"
Aldrich's expression changed several times, and he suddenly kicked the leg of his desk.
Head coach, sometimes this is your destiny!
You can choose to be open-minded and tolerant, or you can choose to be open-minded and tolerant.
You can choose to turn a blind eye, or you can choose to lend a helping hand when you can.
Andrew walked up to Aldrich, put his hand on his shoulder, and said softly: "You just can't let go of your dignity now. It's not your fault. If I were you, I wouldn't be able to do it. Leave this matter to me.
Come on, let me help you solve it."
Aldrich sighed and nodded.
To be honest, he really couldn't let go of his dignity.
You just said harsh words to Henry on the phone, and now your attitude immediately changes 180 degrees?
Sorry, everyone has emotions.
So what if Henry is the victim?
Aldridge also felt that his prestige had been offended. At the same time, this incident was damaging Millwall's image. Millwall, who had just been promoted to a wealthy club, must not retreat even half a step.
Andrew said goodbye and left the office. After going out, he took out his phone and called Trezeguet, asking Trezeguet to help him arrange an appointment with Henry in London.
After Andrew had left for a long time, Aldrich suddenly shouted in the office: "Wtf! Andrew, you have grown up! You are planning on me!" (To be continued...)
