We agreed to play football together, and you will be the head coach?

Chapter 377 Momo, I should return the golden ball I owe you!

The issue of contract renewal between Liverpool and Sterling was already a hot topic at the end of last year.

According to Liverpool, the England talent's contract extension requirements have changed again and again.

In December last year, they were almost done with the deal, but Sterling suddenly changed his mind and wanted a weekly salary of 50,000 pounds.

The highest paid players in the Premier League during this period were Van Persie and Rooney, who earned £250,000 a week.

Then there are Valencia, Ashley Young, Yaya Toure, Aguero, Ashley Cole, Tevez, De Bruyne and Kaka, who have a weekly salary of around 200,000 pounds.

Then there are Torres, Hazard and Terry at £180,000.

After Bale completes his contract extension this summer, his salary may reach 200,000 pounds.

To be fair, Sterling's weekly salary requirement of 50,000 pounds is not high, but that is relative to a mature star.

Sterling had just turned seventeen at the time and had been bought by Liverpool three years earlier and trained carefully.

For players like those in youth training, they must give something back to the club in their first contract and ask for a lower price.

As a result, Sterling's big mouth angered Liverpool fans.

Under the siege of the media and fans, Sterling, who had already secured a place in the team's starting lineup, experienced huge fluctuations in his condition.

In addition, the England national team did not call him up during that period.

Under multiple blows, Sterling's condition plummeted and he was directly reduced to a substitute in the second half of the season.

He only contributed two goals and two assists to the team throughout the season.

With this kind of performance, let alone a weekly salary of 50,000 pounds, many fans simply told him to get out.

Of course, Liverpool will not be so stupid. Sterling's potential is visible to the naked eye. At this age, there are still too many possibilities. There shouldn't be too many people willing to take over for more than 10 million.

Transfermarkt has estimated Sterling's value at 12.5 million euros.

More than 10 million euros for two goals and two assists will be no different from 90 million euros for Manchester United's Anthony in the future.

Perhaps only Jesse Lingard, who scored zero goals in the entire year, and Grealish, who scored one goal, can be compared to him.

Liverpool had already dampened Sterling's spirit, and Sterling was ready to renew his contract with the team.

As a result, the call-up to the latest national team warm-up match directly changed the situation.

England national team calls up Sterling again!
In an interview, the newly crowned seven-time champion He Tianqi made it clear that he is very optimistic about Sterling. He believes that he still has a lot of potential to be developed and has the opportunity to become a superstar-level player in the future.

This made Sterling's blood boil.

Soon, Villa's transfer enquiry also arrived.

This time Sterling will not renew his contract with Liverpool no matter what, even if Liverpool increases his salary to 60,000 pounds per week.

Sterling said in an interview: "When I renewed my contract with the team last year, many people said that I only cared about money, but that's not true."

"Like now, even though Villa offered me a salary much lower than Liverpool, I rejected Liverpool's offer for my dream and my future."

"Liverpool fans owe me respect, I need to go to Villa to prove myself!"

"Of course, I absolutely don't hate Liverpool, I just hope to use my actions to tell some people that they are wrong!"

I, Sibao, speak with great force.

Liverpool fans are so angry that their high blood pressure comes out.

Compared to you now preferring to join Villa at a low price, it can be said that you are only interested in money.

You are a complete traitor!

You think the sleeper berth isn't a favorite for the title right now, right?

You want to go to Vera to relax, right?

No, not just one championship, he wants to win eight championships!

For a moment, Liverpool fans could curse, but they were already heartbroken.

Because the temptation is too great.

Liverpool officials later slammed He Tianqi in The Times: "We strongly protest that He Tianqi used his position as the head coach of the national team to steal players from other clubs under the pretext of young players' national team call-ups."

“This is extremely bad unfair competition!”

"We demand that the Premier League Committee and the English Football Association conduct a thorough investigation of He Tianqi!"

Liverpool fired the first shot against Villa.

Many other clubs followed suit.

They did think that He Tianqi's move was somewhat inappropriate.

In this regard, He Tianqi publicly stated: "I have nothing to say about Liverpool's accusations, if everyone thinks so. I can promise on behalf of Villa that Villa will not introduce any English players in the next five years."

"Including our youth training team, we can also no longer accept young players from outside Birmingham during this period."

"I believe I have proved through my own experience that my team is not picky about players."

"Superstar teams have their own way of managing, and civilian teams have their own way of training."

"Our champion Villa is almost the youngest team in the Premier League. I also hope that my players can play in Villa for a long time and don't want them to have too many competitors in the same position."

"I want them to play with joy, not with pressure, as if they will be replaced at any time."

As soon as He Tianqi said this, the English football world exploded!
Especially some people who are committed to the development of English football.

Sir Bobby Charlton: "There is no doubt about He Tianqi's ability, and the changes he has brought to English football are also visible to the naked eye. If he refuses to train more outstanding young people for England, even if he coaches the England team, the England team will definitely fall to the bottom in five or ten years!"

Sir Alex Ferguson: "After retirement, I can finally say something. He Tianqi is an unprecedented super head coach, especially in player training. Almost all the Ballon d'Or and World Footballer of the Year in the past decade were trained by him."

"If Villa doesn't bring in English players, it will be a loss for the whole of England!"

Arsenal head coach Wenger also said frankly: "Of course I am happy to see He Tianqi being sanctioned because he always snatches away young players that I am optimistic about. We have the same vision."

"But my conscience forces me to say that He Tianqi's contribution to the development of English football is even greater than that of the entire Premier League!"

"It's not that the Premier League is not important, but the Premier League can get England into the World Cup."

"But only He Tianqi can help England win the World Cup!"

Spanish champion coach Aragones: "I led the Spanish team to win the European Cup, but I can only take half of the credit. Because everyone knows that the tactics, team framework, core players, etc. of this Spanish team were all trained by He Tianqi!"

The parents of English players and youth players also have strong opinions.

They blasted Liverpool.

Because Liverpool is cutting off their path to success!

At this stage, any player joining Villa means he is about to become famous.

Any youth player joining Villa means he has a bright future.

Liverpool is going to end the English football college entrance examination for five years just for Sterling?
kill him!

"Haha, the Liverpool executives themselves have shit in their brains, and now they are blaming He Tianqi?"

"It was obvious that they wanted to lower Sterling's price last year."

"That's right! He even used fans and the media to cyberbully a 17-year-old kid. Sterling was depressed at the time!"

"I'm Sterling, and I won't renew my contract now! This is too much of a bully!"

"Fortunately, He Tianqi extended a helping hand, otherwise Sterling would have to be pua by Liverpool! On the one hand, he was said to be very bad, and on the other hand, he renewed his contract at a low price!" Liverpool actually became the big villain for a while.

Finally, under pressure from all sides, Liverpool finally let it go.

Sterling was sold to Villa for €8 million.

It’s about 50% off.

Villarreal's first deal in the summer transfer window was a success.

Of course, this price is not low in Villa's history of signings.

It is even one million euros higher than Kaka last year.

It gives face to Liverpool and Stoke.

……

However, He Tianqi did not personally welcome Sterling to join Villa because he had more important things to deal with.

He is on vacation with Modric in the Croatian capital of Zagreb.

Sterling: ???

No, actually I went to Dinamo Zagreb to purchase goods, and by the way, I met Modric and had a little chat.

The two walked on Dinamo Zagreb's training ground.

"Ten years ago, I saw you here," Modric pointed to a patch of grass, "and you told me that I would become a superstar who won the Ballon d'Or in the future."

He Tianqi laughed: "Yes, I still remember your shock."

"If my memory serves me correctly, the staff at your club laughed at this."

"They thought it was impossible, they thought it was outrageous."

Modric shrugged: "But it turns out that they were right. I didn't win the Ballon d'Or."

He Tianqi's pupils shrank: "Are you looking forward to it?"

Modric shook his head: "I have never been interested in awards, but... Boss... It's really hard to play in a place where no one supports me!"

"This feeling... is terrible! I'm lonely! I haven't felt the joy that football brings me for a long time."

"The moment that made me happiest recently was probably the first half of the Champions League final when I outwitted you and controlled the ball in Real Madrid's backcourt."

"I know you wanted to kill me, but you couldn't do anything to me, hahaha!"

Modric laughed.

But He Tianqi could feel the sadness in this laughter.

"Luca."

He Tianqi was silent for a while, and finally spoke: "How did you feel about that game? Are our English boys able to run and be strong? Are your 28-year-old bones about to fall apart?"

Modric raised his head and said, "Haha, boss, I'm not bragging. You Villa youngsters only look brave. If I really want to be ruthless, I can easily cripple three or five of them!"

"You need this to play football!"

Modric pointed to his head.

He Tianqi shook his head and smiled, "Okay, okay! Then I'll watch your performance during the team training match next season!"

Modric nodded: "Of course no problem, I will then..."

Modric froze.

He reacted.

He looked up at He Tianqi, a little afraid to speak, for fear that his expectations would be dashed.

At this moment, he, who was best at chatting and arguing, seemed to have lost his ability to speak.

He Tianqi nodded continuously: "Yes, that's right, you heard it right."

"Luka, come and play with me at Villa next season!"

"I never ask the players I train to stay in my team, but I will never allow my players to be misunderstood by the world."

"Especially the one I value the most!"

"I owe you that Ballon d'Or, and now I feel like paying it back!"

"I...but..." Modric was at a loss, "But Villa already has De Bruyne. I've seen him play. He's a good kid, he's very good."

"Kaka's arrival has made him give in in many ways. If I come again..."

Modric knows too well what De Bruyne has gone through this season.

If it weren't for Kaka and Bale, De Bruyne's statistics this season would be even more exaggerated than last season! Instead of declining!
Because he had been caught in the rain, he didn't want to tear up De Bruyne's umbrella.

He Tianqi: "No, this is Kevin's experience, a stage he must go through."

"As a midfielder, you must learn to get along with giving up data and ball possession, otherwise it will be difficult for the team to maintain a very high level of competitiveness all year round."

"That was very evident with Gerrard and Lampard."

"Come on, no matter what conditions Real Madrid puts forward, I will agree to it as long as you nod."

Modric couldn't hold it back any longer, tears rolled down his cheeks like a dam bursting: "Boss!"

He Tianqi: "You can cry, but if you wipe your snot on me, I will kill you!"

Modric: “Woo woo woo!”

"Four years! Four years of idol!"

"Do you know how I spent the past four years?"

“How many four years can a professional player have?”

"This time, I want to play for your team until I retire!"

The 21-year-old Dinamo Zagreb midfielder was shocked by the scene before him.

He witnessed a "transfer of the century"!
His name is Marcelo Brozovic.

This is also the purpose of He Tianqi's visit to Croatia this time.

At least that's what Brozovic thought.

He Tianqi has a tradition of introducing Croatian players.

And Brozovic is still a midfielder, which will undoubtedly remind people of Modric.

Croatians have already started calling him "the new Modric"!

But who would have thought that he was just a bonus.

The main purpose of He Tianqi's trip is actually to invite Modric to join Villa!
But what does Modric mean by “play for your team until retirement”?
Is it really as the legend says, that Villa is He Tianqi's team?

If this scene were to be made known to others, how much of a shock would it cause to European football?
The Lord's most humble servant, the most devout believer in Sicily, the recorder of miracles, the great ball thief, the leader of the Knights of the Apocalypse, the Judas of football, the Satan of football, the glory of Croatia, the shame of Real Madrid, the lost number ten of the Bernabeu, the thorn in Florentino's eye - Modric!
He is going to join forces with his believer He Tianqi for the third time!
This……

When God has the allegiance of Satan!
When the upper limit of football glory reaches the lower limit of football shame!

What is certain is that this incident will either be a disaster for Villa or a disaster for the entire European football!
Brozovic hopes it's... the latter!
Because he is now a Valar, bah, a Knight of the Apocalypse!

(End of this chapter)