princely elegance

Chapter 176 Transfer Market ([-])

When Gago was practicing in closed-door training in Argentina, Real Madrid started a journey of burning money all over the world.

After "difficult" negotiations, Real Madrid and Ajax have also determined the last few million euros worth of Sneijder.

The final transaction price was 700 million euros, nothing to say, Real Madrid was slaughtered by Ajax.

This was the first thought in the hearts of all fans when the deal was announced.

"No matter how good Sneijder is, is he as good as Gago? Gago joined Real Madrid for only 2000 million euros, and how can Sneijder, who has only had one year of amazing performances, be comparable to the one who attracted countless giants in Boca? 'Redondo II'. Real Madrid are absolutely ripped off, why not buy a world-class defender for the money?"

If Gago's coming to Real Madrid was "anticipated" by countless Meilingers, then Sneijder's coming to the Bernabeu was "scrutinized" by all fans.Does the Dutchman deserve that price?

However, "Marca" still expressed expectations for Sneijder.

"After failing to introduce Kaka and Fabregas this year, Real Madrid bought Sneijder as a substitute. For the Dutch lad, we should have enough expectations, although he does not have Kaka's speed and impact, nor does Fabre Gass has delicate skills and creativity, but his technical characteristics are very suitable for Real Madrid. Active running, excellent free kicks, excellent passes, and the ability to score goals from long distances, he can replace David's role in Real Madrid."

Sneijder knew that he would go to the world's best club next season when he was on vacation. He was naturally very happy for a genius with great ambitions, and expressed his yearning for Real Madrid through the media at the first time.

"Real Madrid is the most brilliant team in today's football. Last season's league championship represents their nirvana. I am very happy to join such a rising team and hope to succeed at the Bernabeu."

While the fans and the media were discussing Sneijder's affairs, Real Madrid's succession of several large-scale transactions triggered a greater discussion.

Seeing that Real Madrid really bought Sneijder, Schuster further stated that he wanted to improve the defense.Real Madrid's defense is always injured. Since Makelele left, he can only rely on Casillas to support himself.Poor Cassie's generation of goalkeepers has never won the Zamora Award, because the best goalkeeper in La Liga is awarded to the goalkeeper with the fewest goals conceded.

Last season, Capello's transformation of Real Madrid's defense was only half successful. Relying on the team's overall defense, he staged a Jedi counterattack in the last half.However, in the last few rounds, because of Ramos' suspension, Real Madrid's defense completely collapsed again.If it weren't for Capello's good luck, with stars standing up for lore in several consecutive games, I am afraid that Barcelona would be able to complete the three consecutive league titles last season.

Although Ramos performed well as a central defender last season, his job is still a right back after all, and there are fewer good right backs than central defenders these days.So this season, Schuster intends to let Ramos return to his most familiar right back position, introduce an excellent central defender to partner with Cannavaro, and buy a rookie or veteran as a substitute.Pavon is gone, and a substitute central defender will also be brought in.

Originally, according to the tradition of Real Madrid, if you want to buy, you have to buy the best ones, but there are only a few top central defenders these days, and they are basically in the rich.Calderon does not have the means of Florentino, and the level of poaching is average.But Juka is eager to prove himself, probably Gago let him taste the sweetness, and he once again set his sights on those rookies who have just become famous.

In recent years, the Portuguese-Brazilian Pepe, who has performed well in Porto, Portugal, appeared in his eyes. Needless to say, it was him.

As a result, Mijatovic, who was crying, had to stretch out his arms to be slaughtered by the most famous black shop in Europe.

Not much to say about the results of the negotiations, the final price was an astonishing 3000 million euros.

As soon as the news came out, the whole world was shocked, and it would immediately become the headlines of all sports newspapers.

Who is Pepe, a rookie who has only performed well in Portugal and has not yet proven himself in the top five European leagues.It can only be said that he is well-known in the entire European football world. Sneijder at least participated in last year's World Cup in Germany, and made all his first appearances in the Tulip Legion's World Cup matches. His reputation in the world is at least one level higher than that of Pepe.

Basically all the famous fans jumped out to discuss this, but most people think that Pepe is not worth the price.They came to a conclusion that Real Madrid was cheated again.Of course, some people with dark minds speculated that it was because Mijatovic received kickbacks, so there was such an extremely unreasonable transfer.

And the Argentine media found Gago and asked him to talk about his views on this transfer.

Of course Gago knew that this was a worthwhile transfer, so he didn't object to it.

"Although I haven't watched him play, I believe in the coach's vision. Last season, Getafe was the team that conceded the fewest goals in La Liga. The defensive players Schuster chose must be good. Finally, welcome to Pe Pei's joining!"

Gago's words made Pepe almost cry. Although he joined Real Madrid, 90.00% of the outside world basically didn't trust him.Except for the Portuguese local media who know his strength, no one thinks he is worthy of 3000 million euros.

In particular, he is still a defender. Although defenders are very important, their worth is definitely not as high as that of the midfielders. What does a central defender worth 3000 million represent?Nesta and Thuram at their peak years only had this price!
Throughout the ages, the record holder for a central defender is Rio Ferdinand of Manchester United. In 2001, Ferguson took advantage of Leeds United's financial crisis and used a sky-high price of 3000 million pounds to smash the pillar of the arch-enemy's defense to Old Trafford. Four years later, according to the terms of the contract, it rose to 300 million pounds, equivalent to 600 euros. Wan, this record is unprecedented, and it is estimated that there will be no one in the future.

The future No. 4000 central defender in the world, Thiago Silva, who made Milan fans tearful, only sold [-] to [-] million euros when he met a wealthy owner like Paris Saint-Germain.

Now a little-known rookie can actually have a worth of 3000 million euros. Is Real Madrid too rich to spend?
"Aspen" fired first!
"Pepe, who is that? Someone tell me what this kid's name is, where he comes from, and how the national team has performed. Oh, I almost forgot, he can't make it to the Brazilian national team, so he changed like Deco Portuguese, now joined the Portuguese national team. Who can tell our fans why this kid who doesn’t know where he came from asked the team to spend 3000 million euros to buy it. I have reason to believe that there is something shady about it.”

What "Aspen" said has become an eternal pain in the hearts of Brazilian fans in the future. Because the Brazilian national team has too many talents, Pepe, who has not played in the five major European leagues, has never been recruited into the national team.This led Pepe, who could not see any hope, to learn from his predecessor Deco to become a Portuguese citizen and put on a dark red jersey.When Pepe played at a world-class level in Real Madrid, the Brazilian fans felt a pain in their hearts. Think about it, if the two central defenders in Brazil's defense line were Silva and Pepe , Then who can say that the defense of the Samba Army is a scumbag.

In fact, what "Aspen" said was quite polite, and the unscrupulous English media directly used the word "kickback" in the report. The reporter of "The Sun" said in a firm tone that the top management of Real Madrid reached an agreement with Porto, and received millions of kickbacks from it. Of course, the reporter did not forget to say that Pepe will get out in a few years. bernabeu.

"This Portuguese-Brazilian is several grades behind the Bernabéu!"

The outside media is skeptical of Pepe, and Real Madrid coach Schuster also doesn't trust this kid with little qualifications.

Gago said that this is Schuster's choice. In fact, Schuster himself is also puzzled. He only said that he wants to improve the defense line. It would be best if Real Madrid can poach a world-class central defender. They cannot poach him. There is also a backhand.But who would have thought that Mijatovic would actually buy a stunned young man who has no qualifications from the five major leagues.

"What I need is a top central defender who can play the main force at the Bernabeu, 3000 million, why not buy Carvalho with this price."

Schuster and Real Madrid's transfer manager Mijatovic complained that Carvalho's move from Porto to Chelsea was only 700 million euros. In recent years, the central defender combination he and Terry partnered It is also known as the world's first.This is also the number one goal in Schuster's mind. After all, Cannavaro needs a lagging central defender like Thuram to be able to exert all his strength.

And now is the best time to dig Carvalho, the conflict between Abramovich and Magic Bird no longer needs to be concealed.The locker room at Stamford Bridge was in turmoil, and it was a good opportunity to officially intervene.

Mourinho is very dissatisfied with Abramovich's frequent intervention in his management of the team, and has publicly expressed his intention to leave many times. However, Abramovich directly contacted Real Madrid this summer over the Magic Birds, preparing to sell the team's number one star Robben to show his talent. Be the owner of the team.

And Calderon had already rushed to London to discuss the transfer of Robben with Abramovich. This is the only one of the three stars he promised to succeed.Basically all the media know that Robben will go to Real Madrid, the rest is the price.

"Bernd, this is the meaning of the chairman, I can't help it, and Mourinho's attitude towards Carvalho is very firm, even Abramovich can't do anything. Pepe still has talent, or you can say another name , I will find a way to bring it to you."

Mijatovic was also full of bitterness and tears. Regarding Pepe's transfer, there were too many people who scolded him from the outside world, but he couldn't refute it.Now he still has to face the head coach's complaints, there is no way, who made him sit in this position, and put Calderon as the boss, the blame is always done by his subordinates.

"Christopher Metzelder!"

Schuster finally announced a name, and Mijatovic immediately agreed after hearing it.

"No problem, tomorrow he will belong to Real Madrid!"

(End of this chapter)