By the time he calmed down and began the formal conversation, Klinsmann's mind had become very clear.
If there is any head coach among the European giants who has the most power in the club, Aldridge is definitely the number one because he is the boss, but after excluding him, Ferguson is the number two.
It is well known to the whole world that Ferguson dominated the world at Manchester United.
As for the coaches of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, Juventus, Bayern and other giants, which one has more power than Ferguson?
No!
It is absolutely unrealistic for Klinsmann to gain the same power as Ferguson.
First, the situation has reversed.
Klinsmann understands that Millwall has extended an olive branch to him, rather than trying to reach him. On the contrary, he has never officially coached the team. Only for this reason, he does not have much bargaining chips, and if he does not give Olympus
Delic has been an assistant coach for several years and knows Millwall thoroughly and is familiar with everything here. I am afraid that he will not appear on Millwall's coaching list at all.
He can understand Aldrich's starting point: seeking stability!
However, he will strive for power as much as possible to give himself more room to play here.
"Aldridge, first of all, if I become the head coach, you will not be able to interfere in the team's competitive affairs. This will damage my authority and make it impossible for me to carry out my work."
"I understand that I will give you two years. During these two years, I will not interfere with the team's competitive operations, but I also hope that we can reach a consensus. First of all, Millwall's youth training system cannot be touched. This
This is the bottom line and there is no room for negotiation."
"Of course. The foundation of Millwall's success. How can it be easily changed? But you said two years. What is the requirement? If I hope that I can bring Millwall to the heights of this past season, I'm sorry, I definitely can't.
, even you may not be able to replicate the glory of last season."
Aldridge nodded and said: "Millwall will enter a rebuilding cycle next, so its strength will decline significantly, and the first year will be very difficult. As long as the record does not fall below the bottom line of the giants, it will be enough. Second
In 2020, Millwall must return to the top ranks of Europe, and at the top. If you can't do that, sorry, we will have to choose someone else."
Klinsmann had a heavy expression on his face. He had actually obtained some of the power he wanted most, which was to independently control competitive affairs, training, games, tactical formulation, main substitute arrangements, etc. As for other powers, they were placed at Millwall.
Among the wealthy families of the same level, he wanted more, but he was not qualified to reach out for it. It can be said that Aldrich gave him enough power and enough time.
Two years. In the first year, I regained my strength and officially took the lead with the younger generation. In the second year, I worked hard to get back to the top. The time is a bit rushed, but the wealthy families are the most impatient! They hate waiting the most!
When he was an assistant coach, he was the one who made suggestions and made the final decision to lead the overall situation. But when it came time for Klinsmann to make decisions, he was a little hesitant, especially when he knew that things were irreversible, but he still had to ask questions without giving up.
, trying to save it.
"Do Pirlo and the others really have to leave? You can't keep them even if you give them the maximum salary?"
Klinsmann's tone was more complicated, with both regret and expectation.
Aldridge shook his head and said: "Money is not the main reason. I can be honest with you. In fact, I think it is indeed time for them to leave. Some players can call Millwall their home and fight for it throughout their careers."
, such as Nedved, Southgate, Larsson, some players cannot do it. The team needs metabolism and needs to kill the problem before it breaks out. In the Champions League final
On the day of the game, I felt the signs of this danger. I thought that forcing Pirlo, Zambrotta, Gattuso, and Materazzi to stay would have the opposite effect, hindering the opportunities of our young players.
, forcing us to lose our outstanding players, and at the same time, their competitive ambitions in Millwall are slowly decreasing. They want to leave. At this time, I think it is best for them and Millwall."
Klinsmann nodded helplessly. Having been a player, he can better understand what Aldrich said. When you don't want to stay in one place, you will lose interest in everything you do and your fighting spirit will gradually decline. What's more, you have already become famous all over the world.
"So, their next home has been decided?"
"We are still talking. The only issue is the tug-of-war over the transfer fee, but it is a foregone conclusion that they will leave."
"Besides the four of them, who else is confirmed to be transferring in the summer?"
"Not yet. The team's new round of contract renewal is in progress and is progressing well. Or, if you want to let players go if you no longer need them, speak up and the club will terminate contract renewal negotiations and rent or sell them.
I will consider it."
Klinsmann said with a wry smile: "Millwall did not have many first-team members last season. Now they have sold four of them. The rest are all useful. Moreover, Nedvěd was seriously injured in the Champions League final and it will take half a year to recover from his injury."
, don’t sell it, don’t sell any more!”
Aldridge said: "So, what I can confirm about the first-team squad is that four people will leave. At the same time, Ashley Cole, who returned from loan, can replace Zambrotta, and Lampard can replace Pirlo.
There is Alonso in the same position, but it is the position after Gattuso left. Either we introduce a high-level midfielder, or you can trust De Rossi, Pedretti, and Joe Cole to return.
Inside
It will provide one more option when Devide is absent, leaving the vacancy left by Materazzi, Metzelder, Barzagli, and Neal. If you think there are still hidden dangers, after the World Cup, we can sign in through the transfer market.
Reinforcement, I think there is no need to change the forward line, Ronaldinho, Henry, Klose, Larsson, Villa, our lineup is enough to cope with multi-line operations, as well as the young Ronaldo."
"Well, the most important thing right now is the World Cup. We can discuss the details when we come back after the World Cup."
"Oh, by the way, you can decide for yourself about the coaching staff. I will talk to Jenson after the World Cup. He should not stay at Millwall anymore."
Klinsmann was silent for a moment, then nodded.
He and Jenson are considered equals under Aldridge, and Jenson has a higher prestige in the team than him. If he becomes the head coach and Jenson works for him, let alone whether Jenson is happy or not.
Sman is not willing for this to happen. Within the club, it is almost a feudal system. The authority of the head coach is to overshadow everyone.
Moreover, Jenson himself would not be willing.
Aldridge's words completely dispelled Klinsmann's worries. Aldridge will not interfere in the team's competitive operations and will even take the initiative to pave the way for him.
When he left the meeting room, Klinsmann was in high spirits, with a sharp look in his eyes that disappeared in the blink of an eye.
The new season is a huge challenge for Millwall.
It seems that the changes won't be too big, except that four players are gone, and there are candidates who can take over the position.
But in fact, Millwall's midfield and backcourt have undergone a blood change!
Pirlo, Gattuso, Materazzi, plus super capable full-backs, this exchange is definitely a strain.
Lampard and Ashley Cole have been on loan for a year and a half. After returning, they will have to have a running-in period with the team. In addition, if the two positions of midfielder and defender do not have strong reinforcements, their strength will be weakened.
, even if strong support comes, you still have to overcome the hurdle of getting into shape!
Aldridge has been in charge of Millwall for 8 years. There is a big cycle of 4 years. The first generation of Wild Lions went from being penniless to soaring into the sky. In the second 4 years starting from 1998, they went from being a strong player to a top player.
The team reached its peak last season, winning an unprecedented seven crowns, three consecutive Champions League titles, and four consecutive league titles.
The law of football development is unavoidable. When a big cycle ends, it must enter a new generation of reconstruction. However, there are too many teams that even if they find problems after their glory, they are still unwilling to rebuild ruthlessly. They have to wait until the past.
Only when high-rise buildings are in ruins do we decide to rebuild them, but it is too difficult to rebuild skyscrapers on top of ruins.
Aldridge believes that the team he left to Klinsmann is absolutely capable of creating a generation of crazy lions that can rival Millwall's heyday eight years ago.
There may not be talents in every position, but you can see the younger generation such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaká, Lampard, De Rossi, Klose, Alonso, Ashley Cole and so on in the team.
There are also Ronaldinho and Henry, these players who are still young but have become mainstays, plus the experience of Nedved, Schneider, Larsson, and Southgate.
In two years, as long as there are no major problems, Millwall's return to the top of Europe is not an unreasonably demanding requirement.
Aldrich packed up the documents in front of him in the conference room. As soon as he stood up to leave, the phone in his pocket vibrated again. He picked it up, looked at it, and smiled.
"Hi, old friend, are the negotiations over?"
"Aldrich, can't it be cheaper? The price is really high."
"Well, although we have a very bad relationship with Juventus, the offer they made is very sincere."
"Juventus is raising the price. It's Moggi who hates you. You can't let him succeed!"
"Yeah, so I didn't agree to Juventus' offer."
"..."
Galliani is going crazy. AC Milan and Millwall are starting player transfer negotiations. This is no secret in Italy. At the same time, there are also negotiations between Inter Milan and Millwall. The location is in the city of Milan, Millwall.
Italy sent a negotiation team, after all, the Italian national team was training to prepare for the World Cup.
Juventus's intervention is to raise the price, but there is no guarantee that they will stop halfway.
Galliani gritted his teeth. Both he and Moratti actually wanted to finalize player transfers before the World Cup. They were worried that once the World Cup was over, if Italy performed well in the World Cup and the player values rose again, then the value of the players would rise again.
Negotiation is another price tag.
After Aldrich hung up the phone, he stood in the corridor and stared into the distance through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The scenery of East London remained the same, but some people would never come back. Even if they came back, they would change from friends to enemies... (
