Chapter 017 Let's create a big scene together

Compared with previous years, this summer's transfer market is somewhat different. In the season after the big game, those players who are eye-catching in the European Cup or the World Cup often become the protagonists of the transfer market, and major teams have generously contributed to these players. However, although there are many star players and super rookies with outstanding performance and great potential in the European Cup in 2008, it is reflected in the transfer market, but it does not seem to be as exciting as before.

So far, several of the most influential heavyweight contracts have been completed in the transfer market: Ronaldinho, Alves, Amauri, Roby Keane, Berbatov and others have nothing to do with the European Cup. Ronaldinho's transfer to AC Milan was a bridge for several seasons in the morning. Alves moved to Barcelona not long after the end of last season. At that time, the European Cup had not yet started. Amauri was almost booked by Juventus for a long time, and Liverpool's purchase of Roby Keane has also been circulating for a long time. A long period of time.

Only Berbatov, which is the spare tire of Manchester United's old Lord Ferguson after he failed to buy Zhang Yang. Well, even if it is a spare tire, the price is not cheap, 30.75 million pounds, which is also the most expensive player ever bought by Manchester United.

These stars who have nothing to do with the European Cup sing the drama. On the contrary, the most eye-catching players in the European Cup, such as Spain's Villa, Russia's Arshavin, and Portugal's Mutinho are deeply involved in transfer rumors, but seeing that the transfer period has reached early August, they can't see any more. Signs of changing the owner's family. This is in sharp contrast to the moves of the leading stars of various teams after the 2004 European Cup.

In the European Cup four years ago, the 18-year-old Rooney benefited the most. Just over 4 hours before the transfer deadline, Lord Ferguson finally brought the talented teenager Rooney to the account at the cost of 20 million pounds. In the just-concluded European Cup, Rooney is the star of England. He was not only selected as the Silver Boot with four goals, but also selected as the official best team and showed great room for improvement.

The shrewd Barcelona and Chelsea are the most profitable clubs. The former bought two European Cup reds, Deco and Larson. Despite the pressure of big names such as Figo, Deco is the absolute core of Portugal. His organization and running in the midfield are the key for the host to the finals. Barcelona bought Deco for 12 million euros, which is also a key deal for Barcelona's successful rise. Larson scored three goals in the European Cup, and Barcelona took a fancy to the experience of Swedish veterans.

After the 2004 European Cup, Chelsea bought a number of European Cup players under the auspices of Mourinho. Portugal's main central defender Carvalho is worth 13 million pounds, and he has become a key player for Chelsea to dominate the Premier League in the future; Czech goalkeeper Cech and Dutch winger Robben also defected to Stamford Bridge. The shrewd transfer in the summer of 2004 allowed Barcelona and Chelsea to gain strength in the next few years, thus creating a new world in their respective leagues.

Although Ibrahimovic has been famous for a long time, he followed up after scoring Italy's foot in the 2004 European Cup, which made Juventus finally determined to acquire the tall and skilled super shooter. In the end, Ibrahimovic joined the old woman for 17 million euros

At that time, these signings were also considered to be quite successful, which played a considerable role in the change of the pattern of European football after the 2004 European Cup.

Therefore, after this year's European Cup, the major giants are also trying to buy those stars who have performed well in the European Cup.

Like previous years, the 2008 European Cup was also wonderful, and a large number of talented players emerged. Spain's Villa, Xavi, Silva, Fabregas, Iniesta, Torres, Germany's Podoruski, Schweinsteg, Russia's Arshavin, Netherlands's Sneid, Portugal's Pepe, Mutinho and so on. These are all targeted by many teams.

However, it is not so easy for these people to transfer. Among them are the core players of the big team, such as Harvey, Fabregas, Torres, etc., the possibility of their transfer is very small.

There is another class of players whose position in the original club is already precarious, but the performance of the European Cup adds points to them. Podolsky and Schweinsteg are the representatives. After the end of the European Cup, they announced that they will be loyal to the team and will not transfer, and the club will immediately join them. The contract has been renewed and appeased.

The stars of some other non-tycoon teams who have emerged in the European Cup are really the targets of many rich teams.

At this time, Manchester City also wants to come over and get a piece of the pie.

Now, there are several hot goods in the transfer market.

Russia was able to reach the top four in this European Cup, and their offensive core Arshavin has made great contributions. In the Portuguese team, young player Moutinio has also attracted the attention of many giants.

In addition, the Croatian midfield core Modric is now also a hit. He has delicate skills and a good overall view. He once led the team to win the final runner-up Germany in the group stage.

Midfielder Modric, who plays for Dinamo Zagreb, was born in 1985. He is 23 years old this year. It is a time when a young player begins to grow up rapidly. In fact, as early as the 06-07 season, when he participated in the Champions League qualifiers, the famous Modric once aroused Arsenal's head coach Wenger. Attention. However, even the famous Zheng Taikong could not successfully win Modric at that time.

In the end, it was the Euro 2008 qualifiers that made Modric famous. The Croatian national team performed well in the qualifiers, and Modric was the number one contributor to the team's surprise kick England out of the European Cup.

With Croatia's qualifying, the invitation letter inviting Modric to join flew like a snowflake to the desk of the chairman of Dinamo Zagreb, including Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

However, it is worth mentioning that the English clubs that were eliminated by Modric from the Euro 2008 finals are the most active. Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United are interested in Modric, and Arsenal coach Wenger also hopes to completely win Modric again.

Manchester City head coach Mark. Hughes' goal is Modric.

After several warm-up matches before the game, Mark. Hughes clearly recognized Zhang Yang's strength. This is simply a goal-goal machine, and his statement is so excellent.

However, Mark. Hughes still noticed some details. First of all, the running-in between Zhang Yang and the whole team of Manchester City was insufficient, and the tacit understanding was a little worse. Many of Zhang Yang's goals were scored by this young man with his own strength. Although this shows that Zhang Yang's strength is very strong, in the long run, how to build tactics around Zhang Yang and improve tacit understanding is the most important.

In addition, there is one more thing, that is, Mark. Hughes also realized that Manchester City's ability to deliver shells to Zhang Yang in the midfield is slightly inferior. Zhang Yang's personal ability is strong, but you can't always expect this person to fight alone. The midfield must be able to provide strong support to Zhang Yang. It's like Zhang Yang is the most powerful cannon at present, but someone has to deliver shells to him.

Elano's performance is not bad, but it is far from enough for Mark. Hughes was satisfied that the Welsh head coach knew what a good opportunity it was for him to come to Manchester City. If he can build a strong team around Zhang Yang and achieve good results in the Premier League and even the Champions League, then this will also be his mark. Hughes is the best opportunity to become a world-class teacher.

So, Mark. Hughes has been looking for help for Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang's helper in his tactical blueprint is to find a reliable partner for Zhang Yang on the front line, and the other is to enhance the strength of the midfield again.

Manchester City has been chasing Robinho, but it's not going well.

And now, Modric has also become Mark. Hughes's most urgent target in midfield selection. And let Mark. Hughes was happy with what Modric said when he talked about his future. "I really want to imagine what I will be like in a rich team like Manchester United or Chelsea. I know that I'm still very young, and the rich team may not be suitable for me, so I'm still thinking about it."

Obviously, for Modric, although the ** of the rich is difficult to refuse, Modric also knows that his reputation and qualifications are not enough to gain a foothold in teams such as Chelsea and Manchester United. At present, the most important problem is to accumulate game experience. Therefore, at the suggestion of the national team coach Bilic, Modric began to consider some mid-range teams.

It's not just Manchester City coach Mark who is excited about Modric's statement. Hughes, and Newcastle head coach Kevin. Keegan, this one is also extremely excited. Because Modric seems to have a good impression on Newcastle, a Premier League hero.

The English media seems to like the Croatian stars who have eliminated England from qualifying for the European Cup, and they have been following Modric's transfer.

The Sun even made a continuous follow-up report on this.

On August 6, The Sun reported that Modric came to Newcastle, and the Croatian midfielder in Newcastle coach Kevin. Accompanied by Keegan, he visited the training ground of the Newcastle Club, Kevin. Keegan and Luca. Modric seems to be talking happily. The Croatian midfielder seems to be closer to St. James' Park.

August 7: Mamich, chairman of Dinamo Club Zagreb, said publicly, "So far, Newcastle is the closest club to Modric!" Newcastle fans have begun to look forward to the Croatian midfielder.

And in everyone's opinion, Modric is almost certain to join Newcastle.

At this time, Manchester City Club suddenly intervened strongly, Manchester City's head coach Mark. Hughes said publicly, "I admire Modric very much. He is the kind of star who can perform magic. I hope he will consider Manchester City."

Newcastle disdained Manchester City's statement, their head coach Kevin. Keegan said in an interview with the media, "Mudrich must know that Newcastle is different from Manchester City, and he will make his most suitable choice. Newcastle fans don't have to worry about anything at all.

Apart from Kevin, who once coached Manchester City. Is it appropriate for Keegan to say this, but it does show that Newcastle's head coach is for taking Lucca. Modric's confidence.

Kevin. Kigang promised the fans that he would win Modric, but his guarantee period only lasted for two days. On August 8, a statement on Manchester City's official website included their head coach Kevin. The senior management of Newcastle, including Keegan, was dumbfounded.

The statement said: Manchester City Club has reached an agreement with Dinamo Zagreb on Modric's transfer. After obtaining the labor license, the player will officially become a member of Manchester City after the physical examination.

Now, the Newcastle people are dumbfounded. Not only Newcastle, but almost all the people who pay attention to Modric's transfer are dumbfounded.

It was only three days from Manchester City's announcement of taking action against Modric to their announcement of Modric. This made many rich teams chase the Croatian genius midfielder for more than half a year, and it was quickly taken?!

Since the Manchester City club did not announce the amount of the transfer fee, the media speculated that Manchester City must have used money to knock down the Dinamo club in Zagreb, where Modric played, and Modric must have been forced to come to Manchester City. In particular, Newcastle fans firmly believe that Modric really loves Newcastle. He dreams of a St. James Park player, not the Manchester City Stadium, which is now full of copper smell.

On August 9, Modric arrived in Manchester. He said in an interview at the airport, "I'm very happy to be with Manchester City. I had been hesitating until I received a phone call inviting me to come to Manchester City to create a big scene. I have to admit that I just hesitated for a few seconds and nodded... ..."

Many years later, Modric disclosed his private chat history with Zhang Yang on Facebook in his autobiography. Only then did people know some details about this strange transfer.

Modric was pouring the tower, and at this time, someone was prompted to be private.

Zhang Yang: Hello, I'm Zhang Yang.

Modric (somewhat flattered and inexplicable): Ah, hello, Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang: Hey, buddy, I heard that you are going to Newcastle?

Modric (still inexplicable): Yes, yes.

Zhang Yang: Come to Manchester City.

Mudrich (surprised): Ah--

Then, a minute later, he received a call from Zhang Yang. Zhang Yang came straight to the point. The first sentence was: I've seen you play football. It's quite good. How about it? Come to Manchester City. Let's create a big scene together...

Modric was stunned for half a minute, not a few seconds, and then said: I'll think about it again.

Zhang Yang: A man, what do you do?

Modric stammered and seemed to be making some kind of decision. After half a minute, he said loudly: OK! Let's create a big scene together.

Zhang Yang smiled: After coming to Manchester, I'll treat you to dinner.

In this way, with a few words, the Manchester City Club began to taste the great influence of Zhang Yang on the stars for the first time.

Of course, Zhang Yang has become a favorite of fans of this historic team without playing a game with Newcastle.

PS: The column is big, let's have a few red tickets.