In the evening, in a private room at the Royal Hotel in London, Liu Dong met Sir Alex Ferguson, who is famous throughout European football!
Although the other person had a serious face and seemed not very easy to get along with, Liu Dong still took the initiative to extend his hand when he saw the other person again.
"Mr. Ferguson, my name is Liu Dong, nice to meet you!"
"It is indeed a pleasure to meet the richest man in the world, but it seems that the person who asked me to meet here today is His Highness Prince William!" After shaking hands with Liu Dong, Ferguson said a little rudely.
"Yes! His Royal Highness was originally planning to come with me, but something happened on the way and he was unable to come. Therefore, he specifically asked me to bring my apology to Mr. Ferguson!"
Ferguson nodded, looked at Liu Dong, and said, "Now it seems that today's meeting was proposed by Mr. Liu?"
"That's right!"
"I wonder why Mr. Liu is looking for me? There is no overlap between Manchester United and Mr. Liu's industries!"
"It didn't exist before, but it will soon!"
"Oh? I'd like to hear the details!"
"In fact, the main reason why I invited Mr. Ferguson here is to talk to you about Hanhua's acquisition of Manchester United."
"Buy Manchester United?" Ferguson's voice suddenly became a little higher, and his brows were raised.
Liu Dong's answer surprised him deeply.
"That's right! Manchester United is one of the best clubs in the world, and I happen to be quite interested in football. So, after hearing the news that Manchester United was for sale, I was ready to buy it!"
"Mr. Liu is a Chinese!" Ferguson frowned.
Among almost all European football professionals, China is a football desert. For a person who came out of here and is still the richest man in the world, saying that he likes football is really ridiculous!
"There is no difference between Chinese and Europeans, we also like football! And there are tens of millions of football fans in China, and more than 20% of them like Manchester United!"
"This is indeed good news! However, I cannot promise Mr. Liu that the board of directors will not allow the best club in the UK to be sold to the Chinese!" Ferguson said unceremoniously.
Upon hearing these words, Liu Dong understood that the gray-haired guy in front of him was exactly as described in the investigation data. He had a bad temper and a tough temper!
"Is selling Manchester United to the Glazer family a good choice?"
"It seems that Mr. Liu has done a lot of research!"
"Of course! I don't like fighting uncertain battles!"
"Not sure? Are you very confident that I will support your acquisition of Manchester United?"
"Of course I am confident! And the reason is very simple. First of all, after acquiring Manchester United, I will not burden it with a debt of 700 million pounds and an interest of 250,000 pounds a day! Secondly, I like football, but the center of my career is
Hanhua Group, I will not interfere in the club's operations. Mr. Ferguson has absolute rights in buying and selling players, and I will not interfere. Again, after the successful acquisition of Manchester United, I will invest 200 million pounds in Old Trafford
With the expansion of the German Stadium and the improvement of the Carrington training base, the remaining money can also be invested in the operation of the entertainment department..."
After listening to Liu Dong's words, Ferguson would be lying if he said he wasn't moved. All football club coaches in the world hope that the club can give themselves absolute authority in buying and selling players, and pay themselves enough funds to acquire players and build their own
The best team in my heart, to pursue championships one after another.
Moreover, Liu Dong's net worth also gives people enough confidence to trust his words.
However, successful people are often stubborn people, and they are not easily convinced. Moreover, Ferguson is not sure whether Liu Dong can really achieve what he is talking about now.
Now, after years of experience, Liu Dong's ability to observe words and emotions is good enough. From the subtle expression changes on Ferguson's face, Liu Dong can more or less guess what he is thinking.
"Mr. Ferguson, if you can support my acquisition of Manchester United, what I just said can be included in the contract!"
In a Western society with an envelope contract culture, Liu Dong's words obviously deeply touched Ferguson's heart.
"Mr. Liu, with all due respect, although the football industry is glamorous, it is not a high-return industry. As the world's richest man, you have many choices. Why choose football and why choose Manchester United?"
Obviously, Ferguson didn't quite believe Liu Dong's statement that he liked football.
Moreover, liking football was originally an excuse made up by Liu Dong. If you don’t take it seriously, it will certainly not be contagious.
After a brief consideration, Liu Dong felt that there was no need to conceal his true purpose too much.
"I think Mr. Ferguson should be very familiar with Chelsea because he is in the Premier League!"
"Mr. Abramovich!" Ferguson said suddenly.
"That's right! On the one hand, I like football, but on the other hand, I also hope to use the influence of football in Europe to increase the influence and popularity of myself and Hanhua Group in Europe!"
After nodding his head clearly, Ferguson glanced at Liu Dong and said, "Mr. Liu, you are very honest!"
"Can I take this as a compliment?"
"Of course, this is a compliment!"
"Then did Mr. Ferguson agree to my acquisition of Manchester United?"
After slowly shaking his head, "Since Mr. Liu knows something about Manchester United, he should understand the current situation Manchester United is in. Even if I support your acquisition of Manchester United, you must get enough shares of the Manchester United club. But now Glazer
The family should have already taken control...!"
"Mr. Ferguson is worrying too much! Now I have 28.9% of Manchester United's shares in my hands!"
"oh?"
Facing the other party's surprised expression, Liu Dong smiled slightly, took out a few documents from the briefcase he brought next to him and placed them in front of the other party.
When Ferguson picked it up and looked at it, Liu Dong said: "In the morning, I had sent people to contact Mr. McManus and Magnier, and they had sold me the 28.9% of Manchester United shares they held.
! Now I am still in contact with other shareholders of Manchester United, and I believe that by the end of this dinner, this number will rise! Therefore, if Mr. Ferguson supports it, Manchester United will be able to delist from the London stock market in only three days at most!"
"It seems that Mr. Liu is really prepared!"
Ferguson was not surprised that McManus and Magnier sold their shares to Liu Dong instead of the Glazer family, which they were closer to. Because these two Irishmen are businessmen at heart, as long as it is profitable
Of course they will not refuse.
Obviously, the Glazer family, which acquired Manchester United with debt, is not as wealthy as Liu Dong. Therefore, this choice becomes logical.
"Of course! As I said before, I never do anything I'm not sure about! In addition, I will still acquire the shares of Manmian held by the Glazer family! It doesn't matter if the price is higher! Moreover, after Manmian is delisted, 5
% of Manchester United’s shares will be inherited by Mr. Ferguson. In addition, I will also give 30% of the stock dividends to every employee and meritorious player of Manchester United! Finally, I will not use a single point of the team’s profits, it will be
All will be used for the promotion and operation of Manchester United!”
After listening to Liu Dong's words, looking at the affirmative expression on his face, and looking at the share transfer documents in his hand, Alex Ferguson stood up after thinking for a long time, "If Mr. Liu can do what you just said,
If so, then I am willing to support your acquisition of Manchester United!"
"Thank you Sir for your support. Everything I just said can be put into the contract, and there will be no changes in the future!"
"Then I'll be waiting for the good news from Mr. Liu!"
"certainly!"
Once the two of them have reached a consensus, everything that follows becomes easy!
With Liu Dong's sufficient financial guarantee and the support of Sir Alex Ferguson, the soul of Manchester United, Liu Dong spent less than two days to acquire .8% of the shares except for the Glazer family.
All shares.
This lightning-fast acquisition completely exceeded the expectations of the outside world. By the time the media reacted, Liu Dong had already purchased the Glazer family's shares at a high price.
When Liu Dong was willing to pay nearly twice the price, faced with a failed business plan and a business family whose sole purpose was to make money, how could they give up such a good opportunity to make money.
For the Glazer family, after losing Manchester United, they still have many choices. Arsenal, Liverpool, and even the famous Premier League clubs Manchester City, Tonham Hotspur, Newcastle and Wimbledon can be the next choice.
And with Liu Dong's funds, the price they pay will be smaller. Why not!
On the third day, when Liu Dong came forward to acquire 100% of Manchester United's shares and delisted from the London stock market, the entire British football world and even the entire European football world were shocked by the news!
Manchester United, the premier club in the Premier League, has an influence that is definitely not just in the UK, but affects the entire European football world, and even the entire world football world.
Therefore, when the news of Manchester United being acquired was actually revealed, Manchester United fans all over the world were in an uproar.
Of course, the football world and fans are somewhat prepared for Manchester United being acquired. After all, the Glazer family has been coveting it for a long time.
But what really surprised them was that the real buyer of Manchester United was not the Glazer family as originally expected, but Liu Dong, the new world's richest man from China!
When the world's richest man was linked to Manchester United, it quickly captured the headlines of almost all news media around the world. Even the domestic CCTV made an exception and inserted half a minute into the 7pm news broadcast.
Even though it only lasts for half a minute, this time is already worth a lot of attention.
"Foreign capital invades British football and Manchester United becomes the second 'Chelsea'!"
After briefly browsing the front page of The Times, Liu Dong smiled lightly and put the newspaper aside.
"Did Sir Alex Ferguson call?"
After placing the cut fruit on the table next to Liu Dong, and then forking out a piece of fruit and handing it to him, Mei Xue said, "I've already been here."
"Oh? What did Sir say?" Liu Dong said after taking a bite of the apple.
"He said there was nothing to worry about and he would appease the fans and players!"
"That's good!"
After fully understanding Ferguson's role as a talisman in Manchester United, Liu Dong was quite reassured by his guarantee. Coupled with William's efforts in the government, his acquisition of Manchester United was basically settled.
Moreover, fans will not reject an owner who invests generously. At the very least, he is a hundred times better than the Glazer family, which will saddle Manchester United with huge debts.
"Dear, why did you think of acquiring Manchester United? I remember you never watch football!" Mei Xue asked strangely.
"Nothing surprising! It's just for the development of Hanhua in Europe!...Football is the most influential sport in Europe. If you want people here to understand and be familiar with us, or even accept us, you must understand the culture here.
, and really integrate into the life here. And football is a good way!"
"Too!"
After studying in the UK for four years, although Mei Xue has no feelings about football, she is very aware of the role of football in British daily life. It is really a lifestyle habit as indispensable as afternoon tea.
"By the way, Xiaoxue, are you about to graduate with your master's degree?" Liu Dong changed the subject.
"Well, I am preparing for the defense of my master's thesis on the 18th of this month. If I pass it, I will graduate with my master's degree!"
"You are so smart and beautiful, you will definitely pass your master's degree defense with no problem!" Liu Dong praised him timely.
"That's right, don't even look at who this girl is!... If we were to look at ancient times, she would definitely be a talented woman like Zhuo Wenjun or Li Qingzhao!"
Looking at Mei Xue's proud little head, Liu Dong smiled and said: "Okay, my beautiful and talented girl, what do you plan to do after graduation?"
"I have thought about this for a long time. After graduation, I first worked as an intern in a company to accumulate work experience. After two years, I will start my own business!"
"Start a business?"
"Why, can't it be done?"
"Of course not! If you want to start a business, I will definitely support it 100%. But, can you do me a favor?"
"help?"
"Yes! I have just acquired Manchester United. And I promised Sir Alex Ferguson that he would invest 200 million pounds in Manchester United to expand the Old Trafford Stadium, improve the Carrington training base and promote Manchester United around the world.
"
"What does this have to do with me? I don't understand football!"
"Of course it has something to do with you. Don't you have a master's degree in economics? First, go to Manchester United's management department, especially the financial department, to hold several positions. Help me supervise the application of this money. Don't let these foreign devils take advantage of my hard work.
Let’s talk about the money you earn. By the way, you can also accumulate your work experience!”
"Then what's the benefit for me if I promise you?" Mei Xue said with a smile.
"The advantage is that you can give me a child!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Dong stood up quickly and took Mei Xue's delicate body into his arms.
"I hate it, it's still broad daylight!"
"It won't delay our intimacy during the day!" (To be continued.)