Chapter 006 On the Transfer Market

For Zhang Yang, as a shooter, with such abundant physical fitness can ensure his absolute threat on the court.

In the flamboyant goal, many balls are driven by his back and forth running, pulling, mobilizing and tearing open the opponent's defense line. The defender is dizzy by him, and eventually reveals flaws. Such a goal requires not only a keen sense of smell and shooting skills, but also a sufficient physical fitness.

In addition, Zhang Yang's coaching staff on the training ground also let Manchester City's coaching staff see his superb shooting skills. For a shooter, the first action when receiving a teammate's pass is the most critical. Whether the first shot is handled well or not is directly related to the quality of this shot.

And Zhang Yang obviously did quite well. He has a keen sense of smell and superb shooting skills. He can judge at the first time whether the ball can shoot directly. If he shoots directly, what kind of footwork and shooting angle should he choose? If it is difficult to choose the first goal, how to stop the ball can ensure that the football stops. The most suitable position is convenient for you to make further movements.

This is a small detail, but it is the biggest difference between a first-class shooter and a super shooter.

Although Zhang Yang's partner has not been determined, and his current partner Bojinov's performance is not satisfactory, Zhang Yang's scoring ability has made all Manchester City's coaches and fans look forward to the new season.

Mark as the head coach of Manchester City. Hughes, happy with Zhang Yang's excellent state, still had a headache.

It's already late July. In the middle of next month, that is, on August 15th, the Premier League of the 2008/2009 season will start. Now, Manchester City's new lineup is still being formed, and the construction in some positions is far from letting Mark. Hughes is satisfied. This is not about Mark. Hughes was too greedy and hoped that more superstars would be introduced. In fact, Zhang Yang could come to Manchester City, which had already let Mark. Hughes was so happy that he didn't dare to expect too much. On the front line, he believes that it is acceptable to have a strong shooter to join again. It is not necessary for Robinho. Of course, if Robinho can join, he naturally wants it.

What he is worried about now is the team's midfielder. Judging from the strength and fame of the players, it is not an exabiting star in the midfield of Manchester City. Petrov, Elano and Zabaleta are all powerful stars. Of course, the midfielders of these three are still different from the giants.

Petrov and Elano both performed well last season, and Zabaleta is the red man of the Argentine Olympic team. At first glance, the midfielder of the three of them is still good.

But, Mark. Hughes is most worried about the midfield. The team's loss of goals last season is counted in the Premier League. Manchester City's defense is very problematic, and the biggest problem is the midfield. Because Manchester City lacks a strong midfielder that is really reassuring! In the position of the back waist, Manchester City has never had a reassuring candidate, and Sun Jihai has even made many guest appearances in the back.

With the continuous development of football, the role of the back waist in the game has attracted more and more attention. The back waist is the team's brain and the hub of attack and defense. Whether it is technical, powerful or complementary back, they must have the ability to attack and retreat. They are the "first person" in the whole defensive half. The role of the back in defense is to intercept the opponent's attack, slow down the opponent's attack speed, reduce the chance of the central defender directly facing the opponent's striker, or launch an attack after intercepting the ball directly from the opponent's feet.

Mark. Hughes knows the crux of Manchester City's midfield. His tactical intention is to make up for the gap in the back midfield. To be precise, the use of double midfield tactics in the midfield. The double midfield tactics refer to the team's deployment of two players in the back position, and at the same time determine the double back according to the situation on the field. Attack, defensive strategy and collocation, etc. The back-back tactics can build a solid defense in the midfield, provide full protection for the defender, and limit the opponent's attack in the midfield, or even completely strangle it. Today, with increasing attention to the control of the midfield, the effective control of the midfield with double midfield tactics has become a magic weapon for many teams to win. That is to say, in the modern team's offensive system, the midfielder has more room for performance, and the direct pass and long pass counterattack in the midfield and backcourt have become important offensive weapons. In the defensive system, the double back can provide a strong guarantee for the team's defense.

A few years ago, Juventus' "super double midfield" composed of Vieira and Emerson was made by Mark. Hughes regarded it as a classic. Vieira and Emerson are both handsome talents who can attack and retreat. They can attack and defend, so that they can make up for the other party's problems caused by defense or attack. Vieira's strong defensive ability liberates Emerson, so that Emerson can devote more energy to the attack. The offensive and defensive hubs of the world's two top teams, Brazil and France, are concentrated in one club. Such a double-back combination has never been seen in today's football, even in Serie A in the past 10 years. Perhaps only the midfielders in the heyday of the Milan dynasty composed of Ricard, Ancelotti and Albertini. It can be compared with it.

Of course, Mark. Hughes knew that his Manchester City could not have a super midfielder like Vieira or Emerson at the same time. It was also his dream to have one of them.

For now, the first thing he needs to look for is a strong defensive midfielder, so that the first defensive barrier of Manchester City's midfield is really stable.

However, the importance of the back waist is well known in modern football. Therefore, a good back is the focus of many rich families. Even rich families like Real Madrid have been worried about the position of the back waist. As long as there is a good back, it will definitely be the first to take action. Where is Manchester City's turn to pull out its teeth? Ah.

It's not good to introduce those excellent backs in the year of play, so, Mark. Hughes focused on the experienced veterans whose careers were close to twilight years.

This time, he looked at Chelsea again.

Chelsea immediately began a big 'blood change' after Brazilian head Scolari took office. So far, the 'blood change' has been implemented resolutely. Wright Phillips was bought by Manchester City for 11.25 million euros, and Pizarro was sold to the Bundesliga team Bremen for 1.5 million euros. At the same time, these powerful players were sold at a discount. In terms of introducing players, the club has completed several signings at the end of the European Cup. Among them, Bosingba joined from Porto at a high price of 20.5 million euros. In the midfield, Scolari also spent 10 million euros from Barcelona, a close relative of Deco of the Portuguese national team. Now, Scolari is urging the team to deal with Robinho quickly. Robinho is the player he wanted when he took over Chelsea. In Scolari's tactics, the winger plays a great role. He doesn't like Wright. Phillips, so he dealt with the England winger to Manchester City in order to give him a seat.

In addition, several high-paying players in the team are also being dealt with, focusing on Shepchenko and Makelele. In Scolari's tactics, there is no Shepchenko's position. Now the team has basically agreed to loan the former Milan striker back to Milan.

As for MacLei, the meritorious French veteran's years at Chelsea have also come to an end. Because he is not in the tactical blueprint of Scolari's new Chelsea.

At Stamford Bridge, Makelelele provides a classic kick for all the midfielders of future generations - he is a pure defensive midfielder who takes defense as his duty, never leaves the defensive area in front of the penalty area easily, does everything possible to reduce the number of touches, and gives it to the midfield commander as soon as possible after breaking the ball. When positioning the ball, you can rush into the penalty area and score, like a good referee, so that people forget that they are standing on the court.

This is MacLei's style. He is the most important cornerstone of Mourinho's Chelsea to be able to dominate the Premier League, and even in Real Madrid in that year, the most indispensable person is the forgotten Maclele. At that time, Real Madrid, the stars were shining, Zidane, Figo, Ronaldo, Raul, and several super giant stars were shining. However, Casillas once said, "If you must leave a person in that team that team that has always been my teammate, I don't want Zidane, I don't want Figo, or even need Ronaldo, I just want Maclele. As a goalkeeper, Casillas knows the importance of Maclelele, but it is a pity that Real Madrid President Florentino will never understand the meaning of this sentence. In his eyes, only superstars, Marklelele will never be able to see such dirty and tired work.

The important value of Maclelele, except for Mourinho and his teammates, seems to be forgotten. Scolari has publicly stated that he wants to play beautiful football, and in the beautiful football territory, how can there be the blue-collar position of Maclele? In Real Madrid, Maclelele almost relied on his own to protect the backyard for the superstars in the front court, no less than Casillas behind him, but it has not been taken seriously. Zidane and Ronnie's salary several times his dissatisfaction finally broke out. He said many times that 'I need to get treatment that matches my value' . However, Real Madrid's high salary will only give offensive players who are more eye-catching. When his reasonable request was ruthlessly rejected by Real Madrid, going to Chelsea became the only choice. As we all know, Mourinho attaches great importance to Maclelele... Unfortunately, it seems that only Mourinho attaches importance to Maclelele.

At the end of the 2007/2008 season, MacLei was told by Chelsea that the two sides could break up peacefully. In order to thank MacLei for his contribution to the team, the club will not set any obstacles for his departure, that is to say, MacLei can freely transfer to him. Any team you want to go to.

The media are speculating about where Marclercre's future is. The general conclusion is that the French veteran may return to his roots and return to the Ligue 1.

What is now known to the media and most closely related to Makelelele is not Marseille, where he played early in his career, but Paris Saint-Germain, the French capital team.

According to the Sun, Macleley has almost reached an agreement on personal treatment with Paris Saint-Germain.

In London, MacLei is shopping with his wife and children. His wife is a supermodel full of wild ** and the image spokesperson of the famous brand Marks & Spencer.

At this time, his mobile phone rang. It's the agent Nomi who called.

"Hi, old buddy, what can I do for you?" Makelele said with a smile, "I'm shopping with the children. I'll hang up if there's nothing important."

"Claude, of course there is something about your future..." the agent said.

"I believe in the negotiation with Paris. As long as you tell me the result of the negotiation, I think it's okay." Makelele said. As the media said, he really wants to return to the Ligue 1. After all, he is a 35-year-old veteran and has won a lot of glory. He also said to himself that it is time for Ye Luo to return to his roots.

"Do you think if it was a negotiation with Paris, would I disturb your reunion with your family at this time?" The agent Nomi said with a smile.

"Isn't it Paris?" Macleley was stunned. He covered the microphone, dotingly touched his child's head, motioned him not to make trouble, and then frowned, "Which one is that? You know, old man, I only think about the French team now.

"Really, Claude, are you really ready to go back to Ligue 1, spend the last two years of your career, leave the Premier League, and leave this important stage?" The agent asked.

"Okay, old man, don't be funny." Maclelele was a little angry, "Say, which team is it?"

"Manchester City." The agent Nomi said.

Hearing the name, Maclelele was stunned, and he subconsciously wanted to ask the agent to refuse directly.

And the agent on the other end of the phone seems to know MacLei very well. Before MacLei said that he would say that he would turn back to Manchester City, he immediately said, "Claude, don't you want to hear Manchester City's offer?"

This sentence made MacLei hesitate.

Football players' careers are very short, because they have to earn enough money to make them worry-free for the rest of their lives. For many football players, it is not easy.

Of course, Makelele is very valuable. He is not valued at Real Madrid and his salary is not high. However, it is relative to Zidane and other superstars, not to mention that he later transferred to Chelsea with an annual salary of up to 5 million euros. In a sense, Macrelei has made a lot of money, which can make him worry-free in the future.

However, no one thinks that there is a lot of money, especially for veterans like Maclelele, their careers have passed. Now, their careers are close to twilight years. Of course, they don't mind making another money to make their lives better after retirement. Therefore, at this time, the personal treatment provided by the new owner has generally become their first consideration.

After the fiasco of the European Cup, Makelele chose to avoid his future. He took his family to New York for a holiday. A few days ago, he just returned to Chelsea to prepare for the season. Perhaps in Macleley's plan, Paris is not his One stop. But with Chelsea's change of coach and Deco's joining, it's time for Makelele's future to draw a question about Chelsea's future. In the central forward position, Makelelele has to face fierce competition. To make matters worse, the Chelsea veteran is not in Scolari's plan. At this time, President of Paris Saint-Germain Willanuf seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He used the good personal relationship between himself and Wenger in time to let the professor intervene in the transfer as a 'rogue'. In the end, the sincerity of Paris pulled Makelele to the negotiating table. In a sense, the professor wants to be happy to let MacLei leave Chelsea, his rival in the same city, and the professor also knows that MacLei can help Chelsea.

In the process of negotiating with Manchester City, the 'money' has become the focus of negotiations between the two sides. Makelele's salary with Chelsea is about 5 million euros, which Paris can't afford. You know, the amount of the new contract signed by Lyon striker Benzema and the team has not reached this figure. The salary they can accept is between 2 million euros and 3 million euros.

This salary is not what Makelele is willing to accept, so this is also the key to his failure to reach an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain.

Of course, Paris Saint-Germain also has great advantages. Macleley wants to return to Ligue 1 to the root, Paris is also sincere, and Paris Saint-Germain also hints that after Macleley's retirement, he can stay in Paris Saint-Germain's management, which is quite tempted.

"What did Manchester City say?" Makelele asked.

Nomi said a number that made Maclelele slightly moved. Then the two of them said a few more words and hung up the phone.

"What's the matter, honey?" The wife asked.

Maclelele had a serious expression, "Manchester City wants me. They made a good bid."

"Higher than Paris?" The wife asked.

"Yes. It's much higher." Macleleine nodded, which was much higher, otherwise, it would not have moved him a little.

Three days later, Manchester City officially announced that the team and French midfielder Claude. Maclelele signed a contract, and the French star moved freely from Chelsea to Manchester City, and the two sides signed a two-year contract.

In addition to this announcement, Manchester City did not disclose more transfer details.

However, the omnipotent English media still dug out the inside story of the transfer. Manchester City has been in contact with MacLei since then, the offensive has been fierce. Manchester City's president Alfaim and the club's general manager Cook all expressed to MacLei's determination to improve the team's strength and the team's grand blueprint, while promising to After Retiring, MacLei will provide a position in the management of the club to eliminate the worries of the French midfield. Finally, with the efforts of the two sides, it reached an agreement that MacLei has played for Manchester City as a player for two years. After retiring, he will work in Manchester City club management. MacLei's salary for two years is 10 million. Euro. It's basically the same as his salary in Chelsea.