After watching the European Cup final, Zhao Yang did not stay in Paris and went directly back to Barcelona the next day.
While returning to China for vacation, Zhao Yang's agency was not idle. They negotiated three endorsement contracts for Zhao Yang.
Zhao Yang came to Barcelona a week in advance. In addition to completing the signing contract with Espanyol, he also participated in the endorsement activities of these three companies.
Zhao Yang and the Espanyol team have no intention of breaking up. The reason for not signing the contract is just due to some details, and there is no disagreement in principle.
Now that it is less than a month before the start of the Champions League qualifying rounds, both sides have lost patience and decided to sign the contract before the training camp begins.
After Zhao Yang returned to Barcelona, he did not take the initiative to contact the Espanyol club. He first signed the endorsement contract negotiated for him by the agency, then attended the launch of Hawkers' new sunglasses, and then looked at a house with his agent Martinez.
, preparing to buy a big house of his own in Barcelona.
During this period, there were endless rumors about Zhao Yang's transfer. This finally made the Spanish club realize the reality. They knew that Zhao Yang was still on the rise of his career and the initiative was in Zhao Yang's hands. If it were delayed any longer, I'm afraid that
There will be long nights and many dreams.
The day before the team training started, the Spaniard finally agreed to give Zhao Yang 50% of the image rights, an annual salary of 5 million euros, and the signing fee was increased to 2 million euros.
The contract renewal with Espanyol Club did not go smoothly, which made Zhao Yang feel a little unhappy.
As the top scorer in La Liga and the hero of Espanyol's promotion to the Champions League, Zhao Yang believed that he should receive special treatment. The constant harassment from the senior management of Espanyol and boss Chen made him feel that he did not receive enough attention.
However, when agent Martinez showed the Spaniard's contract draft to Zhao Yang, Zhao Yang's mood instantly improved a lot.
This is not just a matter of money. There is an extra million signing fee and a 30% increase in image rights. This is certainly a lot of money, but in the past few days, the endorsement contracts signed by Zhao Yang are also worth more than
For tens of millions of euros, Zhao Yang no longer thinks much of Zhao Yang; the important thing is the attitude of the Espanyol club towards him, which makes Zhao Yang feel respected.
The Espanyol club is willing to spend money, Zhao Yang is happy, and the contract renewal becomes very simple.
Martinez wanted to delay further and continue to squeeze the Spaniard, but Zhao Yang refused. He signaled that the training camp would start soon. There was no need to involve the club too much energy in the contract renewal issue, and the contract could be signed.
Since Martinez and the brokerage company did not pay enough attention to Zhao Yang at the beginning, the contract signed by the two parties did not restrict Zhao Yang very much. Therefore, Zhao Yang had a very strong attitude towards the brokerage company. Martinez did not dare to have too many objections to his attitude.
Opinion.
On July 18, the Espanyol club held a signing ceremony and announced that it would renew the contract with their top star Zhao Yang until 2019, with an annual salary of 5 million euros and a liquidated damages of 150 million euros.
The Espanyol Club expressed its gratitude to Zhao Yang on its official Twitter: Thanks to Zhao Yang, the most promising new star in today’s football, for choosing to stay at the Espanyol Club. Zhao Yang is the banner and core of the Espanyol. His contract renewal will not matter to him.
This is huge good news for fans, players and the club. This season, the team will build a more competitive team around Zhao Yang and strive for greater breakthroughs.
After completing the contract extension with Espanyol, Zhao Yang expressed his position on various social media, "I have played here for a season, and we have achieved great results together. We have reached the Champions League. With my teammates
With the help of the club, I also broke history and won the La Liga Golden Boot. I originally thought it was an honor, and Espanyol offered me a sincere contract. I am very happy to stay in this team.
, it’s really like a big family here! This is also the main reason why I refuse the temptation of the outside world and stay here.”
After expressing his gratitude to the Espanyol Club, Zhao Yang did not forget to say hello to the fans who supported him, "Espanyol fans, I have completed my contract extension with the club. Thank you very much for your continued support of me. I look forward to it."
See you at El Prat Stadium in the new season and I look forward to you continuing to cheer for me and the team!"
Zhao Yang's contract extension has aroused heated discussions among major media and fans on forums.
Although before the contract renewal, Zhao Yang repeatedly stated that he hoped to stay with Espanyol, many reporters and senior football commentators believed that Zhao Yang was very likely to leave.
It is very simple to make such a judgment. The Espanyol club is just a relegation team and can provide too little support to Zhao Yang.
Whether it's greater fame, more honors, or a higher annual salary, the Spaniards can't give it to you.
Most of the people who extend an olive branch to Zhao Yang are wealthy families like Barcelona and Real Madrid. As long as you join a wealthy family, you can get all these things at your fingertips.
As long as Zhao Yang is not a fool, he will know what choice to make.
However, Zhao Yang once again surprised the world football world. He actually chose to renew his contract with Espanyol and continue to work hard in a poor family.
Mata, a well-known reporter from "AS" commented: As the top scorer in La Liga, young Zhao Yang can definitely have a better choice. Barcelona and Real Madrid are waiting for him, although these two giants may not be able to give him right now.
The main position, but Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo is already 31 years old, Messi is 29 years old, and Zhao Yang is just 23 years old. He has time to wait for these two superstars to grow old. But Zhao Yang chose to stay with Espanyol. This is really
It’s a mysterious operation. Is the brain structure of Chinese people really different?”
"World Sports News" commented: "This is the big news in the summer transfer market. The whereabouts of La Liga's top scorer Zhao Yang has finally been settled. He chose to renew his contract with Espanyol. This is definitely an unexpected choice.
But it is by no means a wise choice. It is said that the annual salary offered by Espanyol is not higher than the bids of Real Madrid and Barcelona. If you can give up Real Madrid and Barcelona and stay with Espanyol, we can only say that this is true love."
The highly influential French "L'Equipe", German "Bild" and the British "Guardian" and other media also commented on Zhao Yang's contract renewal.
The views of these media are similar to those of the Spanish media. They all expressed surprise at Zhao Yang's choice. Professional players only rely on their youth. If they are not seeking fame or profit, they don't want a championship. They don't understand the significance of Zhao Yang staying with Espanyol. Is it possible?
Just for an absolute main position?
The media in China know Zhao Yang better. "Sports Weekly" first congratulated Zhao Yang on renewing his contract, and then analyzed Zhao Yang's decision, "This is a fairly wise decision. Compared with competing for the main force in Real Madrid and Barcelona, it is better to stay stable in Spain."
The team is the core, and if Zhao Yang can still perform stably this season, then next season may be the best time for Zhao Yang to join a giant."
Finally, "Sports Weekly" believes that Zhao Yang's choice reflects his strong confidence in his own strength. If Zhao Yang cannot continue his outstanding performance this season, he may lose the opportunity to enter a wealthy club.