Chapter 037 Working Emperor

In the past few days when Zhang Yang was in Paris, the transfer market was officially closed in the summer of 2008.

A moment before the transfer market closed, Manchester City officially announced that it would buy Real Madrid's Brazilian striker Robinho for £32.5 million.

"We are happy to announce that Robinho is now a Manchester City player. He will play at the Manchester Municipal Stadium in the next four years, and we look forward to his wonderful performance. The official website of Manchester City Club issued an announcement.

This transfer news immediately became the focus of the whole Europe. After Zhang Yang joined Manchester City for 75 million pounds and Modric joined Manchester City for 25 million pounds, another big deal of more than 20 million pounds of Manchester City finally appeared this summer. Roby, who was supposed to join Chelsea. Neo was intercepted by Manchester City and became a member of the Blue Moon Legion.

"We have sold Robinho out of human nature." Real Madrid President Calderon said on CanalVeo TV, "We have accepted the offer from Manchester City. He left not for competitive reasons."

Calderon said in an interview with the TV station that Robinho's departure was caused by the player's personal reasons. It was the player who wanted to leave, not Real Madrid to sell him.

Robinho looked extremely angry about this. On the day he arrived in Manchester, he said in an interview with The Sun, "All summer, the whole sports city has been talking about the news that Cristiano Ronaldo is going to join. No one really pays attention to my feelings. I seem to have a superfluous place there. People, last season, I was replaced a total of 19 times. That feeling was terrible, so I thought about leaving. It was not that I was leaving, but Real Madrid's practice that I had to leave.

As soon as Robinho said this, it immediately attracted a greater reaction from Real Madrid. Real Madrid fans also sarcastically on Robinho on the Internet. Fans believe that Robinho should reflect on his performance last season, rather than just complaining.

In any case, these quarrels did not affect the final result at all, and Robinho became a member of Manchester City.

Robinio has not yet participated in the joint training of Manchester City, but the influence of his arrival has been reflected.

The Times first revealed that they got the exact data of Robinho's annual salary and determined Rovinho's weekly salary of 160,000 pounds. The Times said, "The weekly salary of 160,000 pounds is the second price of the Premier League and the top five in world football. Robinho's salary in Manchester City is three times that of Real Madrid. However, the problem now is that Zhang Yang's salary is only 15,000 pounds more than that of Robinho. According to the ability of the two and the contribution they can make to the team, it is not equal. Zhang Yang will definitely not be very happy. While Manchester City is poaching people with a high salary, there is another homework to do, that is, to deal with the relationship in the locker room. This is especially important for the current Manchester City.

After the article in The Times came out, other media in England and many media in Europe began to pay attention to this matter. While lamenting that Manchester City is really rich, they also expressed the same view as The Times, that is, Manchester City did not handle the salary of players well. Sub-question. The Sun even said alarmistly, does this mean that Manchester City's senior management wants to change its strategy and develop from the absolute core position to the dual-core direction?

Returning to Manchester, Zhang Yang began to be busy with moving. Sun Jihai helped him find a good house in terms of location, area, decoration and other aspects. He needs to deal with his house in Milan, because the house in Milan is not intended to be sold, so Zhang Yang needs to repurchase furniture in Manchester. Fortunately, with the help of Sun Jihai, it was much easier to have such a compatriot teammate who is familiar with the situation in Manchester.

And his agent Mendes did not return to Manchester with Zhang Yang, but went to London. Although Deco has officially transferred to Chelsea, he has played quite well on behalf of Chelsea. However, some additional details on the contract need to be improved, which involves the cooperation of some sponsors.

That day, Zhang Yang had just finished breakfast and was about to go to the training ground for training. Mendes came.

As soon as they met, Mendes said, "Zhang, I'm going to find the Manchester City Club to talk about your salary increase. Do you have any ideas?"

"Salary increase?" Zhang Yang asked doubtfully. He really didn't know that Robinho was paid 160,000 pounds. After returning to Manchester, Zhang Yang was busy moving and buying furniture. He also avoided media interviews and did not pay attention to it.

"Yes!" Mendes said excitedly, "Roginho is your teammate now, you know." Seeing Zhang Yang nodding, Mendes continued to say. His current weekly salary is 160,000 pounds, and your current weekly salary is 175,000 pounds. Isn't it a joke that your weekly salary is on the same level as a player like Robinho?

Zhang Yang was shocked. He didn't expect that Robinho would get a weekly salary of 160,000 pounds. He said to Mendes, "What do you mean?"

"This is my mistake." Mendes said, "I just asked Manchester City to stipulate that it must be Manchester City's maximum salary in the contract, and there is no further requirement. Now it seems that we have to talk to Manchester City Club. It's a joke that the salary of a player like Robinho is about the same as yours.

Zhang Yang smiled, "Jorhe, it seems that you are more excited than me."

"I'm not in the mood to joke." Mendes said, "Your strength and value are there. If I can't help you win the greatest benefits, this is my job dereliction."

Hearing Mendes say this, Zhang Yang was also 'respected', "Okay, just do what you want, Jorge. Thank you."

"This is my job." Mendes nodded and said, "Do you have an amount in your heart? About the new salary.

"How about a weekly salary of 200,000 pounds?" Zhang Yang said. At the same time, he calculated in his mind that if it is a weekly salary of 200,000 pounds, then if it is only calculated on the income of the salary, he will surpass Kaka and almost become the highest-paid football player in the world. He can be regarded as a veritable working emperor of football!

Mendes thought for a moment and said, "I think a weekly salary of 220,000 to 250,000 pounds is more appropriate. Your salary should at least open a gap with Robinho. He is barely a European goal player, which can't compare with you."

"If Robinho hears this, he will definitely be depressed." Zhang Yang said with a smile, "Go and talk to the club about the salary. I can rest assured that you do things."

Mendes laughed and said, "I'm so dedicated, because your income is linked to my commission."

"However, many brokers are not aware of this." Zhang Yang smiled and said that he was very satisfied with the cooperation with Mendes. He had a very professional agent, which was not available for a player.

"If possible, I plan to propose a weekly salary of more than 250,000 yuan." Mendes said.

Zhang Yang shook his head and said, "Forget it, my annual salary too high will also have a bad impact on other players. The salary has been raised, and the pressure on the club is too great. Now Manchester City is in the construction stage, which will bring difficulties for the team to bring players. I'm already on my first year's salary. There's no need to go too much.

"All right." Mendes said with regret, "I will try to talk about it at a weekly salary of £250,000, but I will ask Manchester City to indicate on the contract that your salary should be a certain percentage higher than the club's second salary."

"This is what you are." Zhang Yang signaled that he ignored this matter and left it to Mendes to do it.

"OK!" Mendes nodded, "Wait for my news."

Manchester City Club seems to have been mentally prepared for Mendes to come to them to talk about the salary.

Zhang Yang's performance after coming to Manchester City and the changes brought to the whole team also made the senior management of Manchester City very satisfied. As for what the Sun said, it is nonsense to establish Robinho as the core and form a dual-core. Alfaim, the chairman of Manchester City Club, is very clear about the role and importance of publicity, which cannot be replaced by any other star. publicity is the core and the only core and flag of Manchester City, which is the unshakable foundation of Manchester City in at least a short period of time.

Therefore, this time Mendes came to talk to them about Zhang Yang's salary. Manchester City is psychologically prepared. They know that it is impossible for Zhang Yang to maintain a salary similar to that of Robinho. Now it depends on what kind of conditions Mendes will put forward. If the request is not too much, Manchester City will nod and answer. It should be.

Speaking of which, Manchester City is indeed rich. Among other things, Zhang Yang's current weekly salary of 17,500 is already one of the top salaries in football. Among other things, even many super rich families can't afford such a salary.

However, who said that Manchester City is so rich that he directly offered Robinho a salary of 160,000 pounds, which will definitely cause a chain reaction.

At the beginning, Mendes proposed a weekly salary of 270,000 pounds, which is a negotiation strategy. Manchester City will naturally hesitate about this price, because this price is too high. Even if Manchester City has money, it will not spend money like this.

In the end, the two sides did not bargain much. After all, they both wanted to reach a unified intention. Manchester City doesn't want to shake the military heart because of the salary. Mendes also restrained his 'desire'. He knows the truth that Zhang Yang's performance in Manchester City is getting better and better. We can talk about it later.

In the end, Zhang Yang's salary was set at a weekly salary of 230,000 pounds, which is 70,000 pounds more than Robinho's salary, which should be regarded as a great distance.

At the same time, the new personal treatment contract also specifically indicates that Zhang Yang's salary must remain in the position of the first salary in football, that is to say, if other teams have players whose salary exceeds Zhang Yang, then Manchester City should also give Zhang Yang at least the same treatment.

In the Manchester City team, Zhang Yang will maintain an advantage in personal treatment for his teammates, and his salary will always remain at 130 percent of the second salary in the team.

The weekly salary is 230,000 pounds!

This makes Zhang Yang surpass Kaka and become the first salary in football.

He has also become a veritable working emperor in football in terms of personal salary.

This grassroots Chinese player has reached a height that he may not have dreamed of. At least, now, in terms of money.