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Chapter 685 Huo Village's Miraculous Lightning Transfer ([-]-word chapter)

(The transfer is over, brothers, this transfer may be beyond your expectations, but if you look carefully, you will find the pit buried by playing football, which was designed long ago. Although it may make some Brother is disappointed, but this is a novel after all, please support Li Huan. Use monthly tickets to support the third volume)
At 7 am on July 22, the day after Kroenke left Munich, Germany, Kroenke bought 8500 Arsenal shares at a price of 687 pounds per share, and his share in Arsenal reached 21.6%.

7月22日下午2点30分，克伦克从卡尔家族和巴斯韦尔-史密斯家族两大家族的孙子辈处购得了大约8%的俱乐部股份，将其所持俱乐部股份提高到28.58%。

It is said that the acquisition was full of gunpowder at that time. Whether it was the Carl family or the Buswell-Smith family, they both had huge influence in British society, and they had maintained a cooperative relationship with the Arsenal Club for several generations.

The Carr family has a long-standing reputation in the media circles in the UK. The most famous tabloid "News of the World" once belonged to the family, and it has been rooted in the Arsenal Club since the 40s.

Nina of the Buswell-Smith family once owned the famous Ritz Hotel in Paris. Nina, who is of Indian descent, married Charles in 1996.Sir Smith, the grandfather of the latter, also served as the chairman of the Arsenal club from the 40s onwards.

The two clubs do not want Arsenal to be privatized, and Kroenke's acquisition has aroused their vigilance, but Kroenke and the British diamond businessman, Arsenal's largest shareholder Denny.Fitzman cooperated, threatened and lured, and raised Arsenal's stock from 8500 to 10500 pounds per share. In the end, Kroenke achieved his goal.

On the night of July 7, Arsenal held a shareholder meeting, Kroenke and Danny.Fitzman kicked the obstructive Buswell-Smith family out of the board of directors, and the Carr family had no choice but to support Kroenke's entry into Arsenal.

But Kroenke's takeover turmoil isn't over yet.

On the morning of July 7, Arsenal Holdings Limited was notified that Kroenke had purchased 23 ordinary shares again, 200 of which were sold by the chairman of Arsenal.After the acquisition, Kroenke owns a total of 100% of the Arsenal Club.This means that Kroenke has reached the critical point of initiating the acquisition of the Arsenal Club. According to the regulations of the Arsenal Club Board of Directors, as long as Kroenke’s shares reach 29.9% and a full acquisition is initiated, the privatization process of Arsenal will be completed. Enter the fast track.And Kroenke is only one step away from this goal.

It will come eventually.

On the afternoon of July 7, Kroenke received a letter from Danny, a British diamond businessman and Arsenal's largest shareholder.Fitzman acquired 23 shares of Arsenal, increasing his stake in Arsenal to 527%.Officially replacing Danny.Fitzman became Arsenal's largest shareholder.According to regulations, Kroenke will successively buy all the remaining shares at the highest purchase price in the past 30.92 months, 12 pounds per share, to complete the privatization of Arsenal.

In two days, Stanley acted resolutely.Kroenke's name has become a new myth in the Premier League after Abramovich and Alphahim.

"Who is Stanley Kroenke?" On July 2009, 7, Arsenal fans all over the world were asking the same question.Such a reaction is not uncommon. In fact, even the officials and players of the Arsenal club, few people know about Stanley.Who is Kroenke.

Or the Karl family's tabloid "World Sports Daily" gave the answer.

stanley.Kroenke, a second-generation German immigrant to the United States, is 61 years old and was born in Benton County, Missouri. His father, Kroenke Sr., was a small vendor who recycled old furniture.wife Anne.Wharton, founder of Wal-Mart Bud.Wharton's daughter, whose assets are estimated to be close to more than 200 billion US dollars, and his wife Anne.Walton is also alone worth $193 billion.

Kroenke's acquisition of the Arsenal club began in 2007.That year, he bought from Danny, the largest shareholder at the time, at a price of 5975 pounds per share.Fitzman bought 659 shares.It is said that the British did not know who the buyer was at the time, and Kroenke began to increase his holdings of the club very patiently.

Elliman, the former publisher of the American "Sports Illustrated" and the former president of Kroenke Sports, once commented on his boss Stanley.Kroenke, "Stanley. Kroenke has two important principles in doing business. First, he must consider issues from the perspective of long-term goals. Every decision he makes will involve no less than 10 years of projects. Compared with short-term For money-making projects, he is more inclined to long-term plans and considers whether it can benefit his industries; second, in negotiations, Kroenke can always grasp the key points of the issue and bargain. If he is not ready to pull the trigger, he is won't touch a gun."

The boss is indeed as Elliman said, not sure not to grab the gun, once he touches the gun, it means he thinks he is sure to hit the target.

After acquiring 30.92% of Arsenal's shares, Kroenke immediately called Li Huan, "Mr. Li Huan, I have already done what you asked me to do. Now it's up to you."

Even if Kroenke didn't call, Li Huan had already seen what Kroenke did. To be honest, he was really shocked by this American German businessman. He was as quiet as a mountain and moved like lightning. Li Huan has never seen a businessman with such means.Although what he said at the time was to wait until Kroenke had the power to make decisions, he did not promise Kroenke anything, but when the other party made such a big move for him, it was too much for him to play these word games. Pale, too petty, I'm afraid Kroenke has investigated him for so long and prepared so well, and knows that he is not such a petty person.

Li Huan immediately said: "Before I set four conditions, first, the transfer value exceeds Ronaldo. Second, the annual salary is locked at more than 400 million euros. Third, the portrait rights can only be given to half of the club at most. Four, I will meet with the coach and the chairman, now needless to say the fourth condition, as long as Arsenal can meet the first three conditions, you can negotiate with my agent."

Since Kroenke was able to directly acquire Arsenal's shares, he would naturally not refuse these requests and agreed immediately.He indicated that he would start negotiating with Li Huan's agent Watts tomorrow to resolve the transfer as soon as possible.

Li Huan turned off his phone and stood on the balcony in a daze, staring at the distant sky in a daze. He really didn't expect that after his rebirth, he would become attached to Arsenal again. Maybe God reborn him, maybe it was to let him make up for the regrets of his previous life .

Li Huan was distracted, when suddenly Chu Shengnan ran over and said, "Li Huan has a foreign old man with a red nose coming to visit you, he is on the first floor."

A foreign old man with a red nose?Li Huan was a little puzzled, he didn't have this impression in his memory, so he said to Chu Shengnan: "You let him go to the living room on the third floor."

When Li Huan walked into the living room, a foreign old man with a red nose just came over. Li Huan was taken aback and said, "Sir Alex, it's you. I'm so rude. I didn't go to greet you."

Ferguson chuckled and said, "Don't be too polite, I invited you here."

"Ask me?" Li Huan was taken aback. Sir Ferguson had been interested in him for a long time, and he had been testing his tone before. His agent Watts also said that Sir Ferguson had contacted him many times, but in his own statement When it was time to transfer, Manchester United's owner, Glazer, was in a debt crisis. The Times said Manchester United's debt was 6.99 million pounds, while the Sun reported that it was as high as 7.115 million pounds, including 5.095 million pounds. bank loans, and the Glazer family's £2.02 million private debt.As of June 2009, 6, Manchester United's pre-tax profit has changed from a loss of 1 million pounds in the 2008 fiscal year to a loss of 2140 million pounds. Not only did it not reduce Glazer's burden, but it made his debt even heavier.Therefore, Manchester United has never joined the bidding process, and was later forced to sell its own star Ronaldo.Why are you suddenly rich now?

Seeing Li Huan's puzzled look, Sir Alex Ferguson smiled and explained: "Yes, it shouldn't be too late. I heard that after you rejected Inter Milan, Real Madrid, and Manchester City, you suspended negotiations with Chelsea the day before yesterday. We should have a chance to make an offer."

It seems that Ferguson, like Kroenke, has inquired about Li Huan's situation very clearly. For people at their level, it doesn't take much effort to know these things.

Li Huan looked at the world-renowned coach who valued him very much with regret and said, "I'm sorry, Sir Alex, I just promised Mr. Kroenke 10 minutes ago."

"10 minutes ago? Kroenke?!" Ferguson was so shocked that he almost stood up. He finally understood why Kroenke bought stocks like crazy these two days. It turned out that he was buying Li Huan.Ferguson still refused to give up: "You haven't signed the contract yet, have you?"

Li Huan said: "Yes, but I think it is almost impossible for Watts to talk to Arsenal. Unless Arsenal suddenly doesn't want to buy me again."

Ferguson couldn't help sighing, secretly calling God to play tricks on people. During this time, Glazer, the owner of Manchester United, was indeed in debt crisis, so he sold Ronaldo for turnover. After the capital turnover, Ferguson asked Glazer to spend 5000 million euros to buy Li Huan, Glazer He was definitely unwilling at first, but Ferguson told Glazer that Li Huan would definitely increase in value in the future, and it was possible to sell it for another [-] million euros in the future. He also threatened that if Manchester United did not buy Li Huan, he would resign.Glazer finally had to agree. Ferguson came to Li Huan immediately after persuading Glazer, but it was a step too late.

Ferguson can now imagine how arrogant Wenger will be in the next season with Li Huan's peerless blade and Kroenke's money as his backing. Perhaps within 10 minutes, the pattern of the Premier League hegemony will be turned upside down The change.

Ferguson has worked hard in the Premier League for more than 20 years. He quickly recovered his calm, stood up and said: "It's a pity that we don't even have the chance to participate in the competition. Well, if there is any change in your negotiations with Arsenal, you must Call me first, and I'll wait for you at Old Trafford with wine."

"Thank you Jazz for your kindness. If there is such a possibility, I will definitely call you."

Li Huan took a bottle of red wine, poured a glass for Sir Alex Ferguson, and said with a smile, "Sir Alex, please drink this glass. Maybe when we meet next time, we will already be enemies."

Ferguson laughed loudly, took the wine glass handed over by Li Huan and said, "Cheers to the enemy."

"Cheers to the enemy."

Ferguson drank the wine in his glass, turned around and strode away.Li Huan sent the heroic old man downstairs full of emotion. He did not say to the old man that even without Kroenke and Arsenal, as long as Glazer is still the owner of Manchester United, he will not transfer to Manchester United of.

Because Li Huan and Hoffenheim broke up peacefully this time, the two parties still have a deep relationship. Neither Li Huan nor Hoffenheim wanted Arsenal to use liquidated damages to complete the transfer. Giving Arsenal 9999 euros, Li Huan transferred to Arsenal for [-] million euros.

Arsenal have something cheap to earn, and they can maintain a good relationship with the new Bundesliga overlord. Naturally, they can't ask for it, and Kroenke readily agreed.

The negotiation between Li Huan and Arsenal was as fast as Kroenke's purchase of Arsenal's stock. Li Huan did not open his mouth during the negotiation, and Arsenal had acquiesced to the three conditions proposed by Li Huan before. There is no fundamental conflict, but there are some disputes over portrait rights. As a long-sighted businessman, Kroenke hopes to get more portrait rights, and Li Huan will not give in on this aspect. In the end, Li Huan and Arsenal still each took half of the portrait rights.

However, in terms of the signing fee, Arsenal did a bit stingy and only paid 1000 million pounds, but Li Huan was not at a loss, because Watts had already won a transfer fee for him when he renewed his contract with Hoffenheim 5% of the signing fee was returned to Li Huan, and the transfer fee Li Huan received from Arsenal and Hoffenheim reached more than 600 euros.Of course, Watts' income this time is also very generous. His [-]% commission on the transfer fee is also a huge income.

Before Li Huan and Arsenal signed the contract, Hoffenheim's official website released the news of Li Huan's transfer to Arsenal. Hoffenheim only revealed that Li Huan's transfer fee was close to [-] million euros, and his annual salary reached [-]. One hundred euros, other details were not revealed, obviously the new overlord of the Bundesliga is still very sad about Li Huan's departure.

Adhering to the consistent character of Arsenal's head coach and owner, Arsenal announced the success of the transfer after Li Huan and Arsenal finalized the contract. Said that "Arsenal Club has signed the final agreement with Hoffenheim and Li Huan. Li Huan will transfer to Arsenal Club on July 7 to play for 27 seasons. Li Huan's debut ceremony will be held on August 4 at the Emirates Stadium. "

Then Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger and Li Huan also came forward to confirm the transfer.

Professor Wenger said: "I never thought we could get such a star, because his worth is too expensive, but Mr. Kroenke helped us fulfill this wish. I have no doubts whether Li Huan will integrate into Arsenal. Because he can adapt to any team. However, I hope the media and fans will not put too much pressure on him. Adaptation needs a process. We cannot expect Li Huan to help Arsenal win all the championships after he comes. Of course. The move would go against our tradition of solidity, but now we have the money."

Li Huan said in an interview with "Bild": "It is not easy to leave Hoffenheim, because I have deep feelings for Hoffenheim. I believe Hoffenheim fans will understand me, because I am not For money, Hoffenheim offered me the same high annual salary.

I chose Arsenal because their football is beautiful and fast. I can improve here. I hope to help the team regain the supremacy of the Premier League and win the Champions League they have never won. Maybe there are many Arsenals now. The fans are still doubting whether I am worth such a price, I will prove myself with my feet on the court. "

Hoffenheim and Arsenal did not disclose the details of Li Huan's contract, but the tabloid "World Sports News", a shareholder of Arsenal, disclosed the details of this contract. Li Huan's transfer fee is 9999 million euros, and the first year's annual salary It is the world's first 1400 million pounds, and it will increase by 20% every year thereafter. The contract period is 4 years, and his contract liquidated damages are as high as 2 million pounds. The club record was refreshed again, and Li Huan became the most expensive player in football history.

From Kroenke meeting Li Huan to Arsenal announcing that Li Huan officially joined Arsenal, it only took five days in total. Compared with the previous lingering, this time can be described as a lightning move.

After the news came out, the fans of Hoffenheim were reluctant to part with it, but there was nothing they could do. After all, Li Huan wanted to leave, and Hoffenheim did not force him to stay. In the past four years, Li Huan, who is worth 900 million euros, was given to Hoffenheim. Seven championship trophies, and the transfer brought a huge transfer fee of more than 9000 million to Hoffenheim. Now Li Huan is transferring to improve his football level. If Hoffenheim fans still blame Li Huan, they It is indeed too selfish and extreme.

The Arsenal fans are divided into two factions, most of them rejoice, thinking that the arrival of Li Huan will greatly increase the strength of Arsenal, and Xiao Li Feidao will be the nuclear weapon of the arsenal to break the iron barrel formation.After Arsenal announced Li Huan's official joining, more than 1 Arsenal fans flooded the streets of London to celebrate.

Another small group of fans expressed doubts and opposition, thinking that this is a huge gamble. From the privatization of the club to the purchase of players with the world's first net worth, Arsenal's pace is too fast, and it is against Arsenal's principles. With the consistent transfer tradition, it is hard to predict whether the future will be a blessing or a disaster.

(End of this chapter)