Zhang Sheng said directly: "The team's investment is mainly in the players and the game. The capital investment I know now mainly includes the following aspects. One is to pay 1 million yuan (
500,000 preliminaries, 500,000 finals) entry fee and 1 million league guarantee. Second, the preliminaries are a home and away game system, which requires a certain amount of operating funds. Then there is the maintenance cost of the team's venue. Others such as jerseys and necessary game equipment
It’s all just pennies.”
Zhang Zhijun nodded and said: "Well, that's what I understand. The team has been established for a year now (a club entity participating in the Chinese League Two must be established for at least one year), and it is also registered with the Football Association and the Industry and Commerce Bureau.
The hard conditions are basically met, but on the core player issue, do you have any ideas? I think your team is still mostly composed of young players. Do you need to recruit some strong players in a few core positions?
It’s up to the players. The group will find a way to resolve the transfer costs.”
Zhang Sheng shook his head and said: "Dad, you also know that only five players over the age of 25 can participate in the second division league. The current team's several old players are all capable, and they can be used if they have physical problems.
There are several young players on top. The atmosphere of the team is also good. If you want to recruit older players, firstly, it may affect the atmosphere within the team. Secondly, it is also difficult to recruit players now, and the cost-effectiveness is indeed not very good. In addition,
Our team's physical training team came from Germany, and their work is also very effective, and they should be able to ensure the team's normal physical needs."
Zhang Zhijun nodded and said: "You are professional in evaluating players' abilities and training them, so I won't get involved much. Let's do this. I'll ask Vice President Yang from the logistics department of the group to arrange a logistics team for you to take charge.
The logistics arrangements for your team’s usual outing games. I can’t solve other problems, but I can still help with this one. What is your plan for the team? How many years do you plan to reach the A-level?”
Zhang Sheng smiled proudly and said: "I am planning to enter the First Division next year. The strength of our team is outstanding in the entire Second Division."
Zhang Zhijun was a little stunned. He paused for a while and then said: "It's good to have confidence, but Chinese football is not as simple as you said. Don't underestimate any team. Don't underestimate the complexity."
Zhang Sheng smiled and said: "Dad, I have also been immersed in the dye vat of Chinese football for more than 10 years. From the previous provincial echelon to the later Magic Water Youth Team, and then from Jiangcheng Sports Institute to the current club, among them
I pride myself on being quite clear about it. Besides, after several major incidents in football in the past few years, I dare not say that the current professional football circle is clean, but at least many things are not so blatant. Results still have to be
Strength and competition speak for themselves.”
Zhang Zhijun did not refute Zhang Sheng's words, but said very calmly: "Since you have your own judgment, I won't say more. You are considered to have a family after you get married, and you have to take care of many things by yourself.
"Then he turned to Ye Ting and said, "Have you decided to go to South America for your honeymoon?"
Ye Ting held Zhang Sheng's hand and said: "Yes, many countries in South America are very beautiful. I used to look forward to traveling there. Besides, Zhang Sheng has several good friends in Germany.
In the South American football circle, he went there this time to open up channels for foreign aid and other matters after promotion to the First Division. I think it’s pretty good.”
Zhang Sheng glanced at Ye Ting, turned to Zhang Zhijun and said: "I made a similar agreement with those friends before I returned to China. There is still a lot of demand for South American players in the country. Since they have the resources, I can also help
Domestic teams are involved, and in many cases, it is necessary to make more friends in domestic clubs."
Zhang Zhijun was very appreciative this time: "Your idea is very good. Competition is competition, and cooperation is also indispensable in many cases. Only by making more friends can you go further. I support you. You don't want to go to South America this time.
If you're worried about domestic affairs, I'll ask anyone who can help you deal with them."
The next day, Zhang Sheng and Ye Ting boarded the plane to Hong Kong, then transferred in Hong Kong, and finally arrived in Sao Paulo. In Sao Paulo, Costa greeted Zhang Sheng and Ye Ting at the airport. Costa drove Zhang Sheng and Ye Ting to arrive first
hotel.
Sao Paulo in early November is one of the hottest months of the year. Zhang Sheng and Ye Ting were wearing short-sleeves and sunscreen. With Costa, a native, and when they were in the Magic Water Youth Team,
, Zhang Sheng has stayed in Sao Paulo for nearly 4 years, and Zhang Sheng is also very familiar with Sao Paulo.
Zhang Sheng and Ye Ting first went to Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Independence Park, São Paulo Cathedral and other places. Then Costa took the two of them to eat countless delicious tropical fruits, including Brazil’s national drink Guarana, and other places like Guarana.
Pure wild Amazon jungle products such as acai berry, cashew pear, custard apple and acerola.
Not far from St. Paul's Independence Park, Ye Ting pointed to a cluster of low houses and asked, "Where is that?"
Zhang Sheng said with a solemn expression: "That's a slum. The slum is also called "Wildflower Village". The Portuguese word for slum is Fave1a, which means "wildflower full of vitality." Many great stars such as Ronaldo and Ronaldinho are from
Coming from here, although I really hope that Chinese football will become stronger, I don't like it in this way. The security there is very poor, let's go."
After three days of fun, Costa took Zhang Sheng and Ye Ting to meet Costa's father.
Costa's father, Costa Sr., is the deputy general manager of the Corinthians of Sao Paulo. He has previously played for both Sao Paulo and Palmeiras. As a football insider in Sao Paulo State, he is very fond of Sao Paulo State.
We are all very familiar with the team and have a deep relationship network.
He is the only senior member of the club who has stayed in both Corinthians and Palmeiras. Because Corinthians and Palmeiras are old enemies, he has been able to stay in both clubs and be a senior executive, and he is also a senior member of the club.
There is no big criticism, he is a great person.
Old Costa received Zhang Sheng and Ye Ting warmly. Then Ye Ting went to chat with Costa's wife, and Zhang Sheng chatted with Costa and his son. Because Zhang Sheng spent several years in Brazil, his Portuguese is still
Yes, there is no problem communicating with the Costas and his son.
Zhang Sheng first greeted the old Costa, and then said: "When I was a player, I stayed in Sao Paulo for nearly 4 years. I have many good memories here. The main reason I came here this time is to bring more outstanding players to Chinese football.
As for the league, professional football in China is developing rapidly now, but more outstanding players are needed to help them improve their level."
Old Costa said: "Oh, I remember, there was a Chinese youth team that came to Sao Paulo for a few years. From that time we also saw the Chinese market. In fact, our club is planning to let a Chinese player join
Our team.”
Hearing what the old Costa said, Zhang Sheng thought of something that has been rumored in the circle for a long time, that is, Chen Zhizhao joined Corinthians. Historically, in March of next year, Chen Zhizhao did join Corinthians on loan.
However, with Chen Zhizhao's strength, he really has no chance at Corinthians.
Zhang Sheng also said: "This is indeed a good thing, but I think Brazilian players should get more from going to China."
Thinking of future generations waving money and poaching Corinthians' number one players one by one. The main forward Augusto and the main defensive midfielder Ralph were poached by Beijing Guoan, and the core defender Gill was poached by Shandong Luneng.
The team Quanjian also poached the main midfielder Judson. It can be said that the entire central axis of Corinthians has been hollowed out. I don’t know what the old Costa will think when the time comes.
The old Costa said proudly: "Brazil is the kingdom of football and there are many good players. It is very good to be able to communicate with China."
Zhang Sheng introduced the current development prospects of domestic football in China to the elder Costa, and then hoped that the elder Costa could play a role in recommending more outstanding players to Chinese clubs. Of course, during the transaction, the Costas and his sons could also get a lot of benefits.
Few benefits.
Zhang Sheng said: "That's true. I also hope that our communication will be interactive. Costa may have told you that I now have a club in China and my club will play in the professional league starting next year. The club has already
We have a cooperative relationship with Red Bull Club in Germany. There is a relatively large company behind our club and the development prospects are very good, so I hope to obtain cooperation channels in Brazil. I immediately thought of your help.
."
The old Costa glanced at his son, and Costa also nodded to his father. The old Costa turned his head and said: "Zhang, I know you and Costa are good friends, but you also know, business is business, business is
Business. After all, your team is just a brand new team. Regarding cooperation, we need to know more information. These things cannot be decided by me alone. Since you came so far from China to visit me, the cooperation
We are still willing to give you the opportunity. How about I take you to the Corinthians club tomorrow to participate? As for the subsequent cooperation, we can discuss it in detail. "
Zhang Sheng also agreed: "I agree with you, business and friendship are separate. Thank you for the invitation. It is an honor for me to visit one of the greatest clubs in Brazil. I am looking forward to visiting tomorrow. At the same time,
I also look forward to your coming to China to have a look at my club.”
