Chapter 086 Winter Transfer
"When Zhang Yang played for Marseille, I had the opportunity to bring him to Chelsea. Unfortunately, I missed that opportunity, which was also the most regrettable thing during my tenure as Chelsea's head coach. Otherwise, Chelsea would have won the Champions League trophy." Mourinho's words are quite regrettable.
Did this immediately drive the reporters at the scene crazy?
What does this mean? Is Mourinho going to coach Manchester City? Or is the madman sending an invitation to Zhang Yang? Considering that Mourinho has just coached Inter Milan and it is impossible to leave the Nerazzurri at this time, the media prefers the latter.
Whether it is Inter Milan or AC Milan, these two teams have the hobby of introducing stars with sworn enemies in the same city. Although Zhang Yang has only played for AC Milan for one season, he still has great influence in the hearts of Milan fans. What's more, Zhang Yang himself is a super star and a football world. One of the best great strikers, if Zhang Yang can join Inter Milan, he can not only enhance the strength of the team, but also hit the sworn enemy in the same city. Inter Milan President Moratti is absolutely willing to do this kind of thing.
Mourinho's words really excited the Chinese media. If Zhang Yang goes to Inter Milan, it is also a good choice. Inter Milan has a large number of fans in China, which is definitely much more than that of Manchester City. In China, the number of fans of AC Milan and Inter Milan is quite large. Even some fans of AC Milan have complex emotions about Zhang Yang's 'may join' Inter Milan. They don't want this to happen, but they also think it is best for Zhang Yang to leave Manchester City and join the giants again. That's right.
They can't understand Zhang Yang's dream of creating a legend in Manchester City. In the opinion of the fans, players should play in the big family, which is the most correct way.
Because Mourinho's words involved publicity, the Chinese media's response was quite rapid. Almost that night, the news broke out on the Chinese Internet that 'Mourinho invited Zhang Yang to join Inter Milan and Father Moratti was going to take action'.
This news appeared in Inter Milan, but it can be seen from the title that the poster's excitement is overflowing.
I don't know why. After saying this, the next day, before leaving Manchester and returning to Milan, Mourinho 'overturned' his remarks yesterday in an interview with the media.
"I have never said that Inter Milan wants to introduce Zhang Yang. I said that I want to be his coach. This is because I accepted the invitation to be the coach of the 'Ronaldo Friends Team'. Zhang Yang is a friend of Ronaldo and will definitely attend the comparison between the 'Ronaldo Friends Team' and the 'Zidane Friends Team'. It's a race."
Later, Mourinho said another thing that made people speculate too much, "Of course, no head coach wants to have a star like Zhang Yang..."
The Times also wrote an article, focusing on Mourinho's return to England to watch Chelsea's game with Manchester United. "... The most special one is back. He only took him in Manchester for two days and set off a wave. Obviously, Scolari will not like what his predecessor said. Manchester City will also be vigilant. Although there is no evidence that there is a connection between Inter Milan, which of those influential transfers in history will follow before they succeed? Zhang Yang came to Manchester City from AC Milan last summer, which is an explosive news in itself..."
Because it is now during the winter break, it also makes people talk more about this matter.
Manchester City Club responded at the first time, "... Zhang Yang is a Manchester City player. We also think that Mr. Mourinho's words are out of praise for Manchester City No. 10. There is no other meaning. In fact, as far as we know, Zhang Yang is very happy in Manchester City. Manchester City fans have nothing to worry about. . "
On January 17, 2009, Manchester City played at home against Atletico Wigan, which was the twenty-second round of the league.
Manchester City won Wigan Athletic 2-1 at home. He set the record for Manchester City in the first half, which is also his 21st goal in the Premier League this season.
Manchester City won the Vigan Athletics. This is not big news. The focus of this game happened at halftime.
At halftime, Zhang Yang came out of the locker room before other teammates. He came to the sidelines and walked to the reporters on the sidelines. He picked up the microphone from a reporter's hand and delivered a speech.
This is also Zhang Yang's refutation of the media rumors that he is leaving Manchester City in the past two days. Speaking of which, Zhang Yang was not only a little upset about Mourinho's dragging himself into this transfer scandal, but also a little unhappy.
"Every transfer period, there will be some rumors about my future. I didn't need to say anything, but I think it's necessary to say something. Manchester City's current results are very good, and I don't want this good situation to be affected... I'm very happy in Manchester City, yes, I'm very happy here. I'm not going anywhere!" Zhang Yang said loudly.
His words aroused a huge cheer at the Manchester Municipal Stadium.
"I came to Manchester City, and I have my own dream here. Yes, this dream is to achieve great achievements with this team! I enjoy life and games in Manchester City, and I also believe that we will achieve brilliant success!"
Zhang Yang also said that he hopes that the fans will support the team more. He and his teammates will hand over a good report card to everyone at the end of the season!
Zhang Yang's speech at this halftime, in the history of English football and European football, and later looking at this history, this is a big thing. For Manchester City Club, this is a far-reaching speech.
His words, on the one hand, expressed his confidence in the future of Manchester City and reassured the fans. In addition, there is another advantage, that is, the publicity of this statement has also played a great role in the continued expansion of Manchester City. Especially when Manchester City's results continue to maintain a good momentum under the leadership of Zhang Yang.
However, in addition to publicity, Manchester City and other players have also received ** from other clubs in Europe.
Juventus expressed interest in Modric. As a young international of Croatia, Modric has attracted the attention of many giants in the European Cup last summer. In the transfer to Manchester City, Modric's performance is even better. Manchester City's excellent performance is Zhang Yang is a great contributor, but this is also different from the excellent performance of Modric and other players. No!
According to Italy's "All Market", in addition to Juventus, Roma is also very fond of this good midfielder.
In addition, for Wright. There are also many Phillips pursuers. Although the England winger was swept away by Chelsea last summer, in this season, Wright. Phillips' performance is quite eye-catching. Chasing Wright. Phillips is mainly the Premier League team, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool, and even Manchester United, Manchester City's sworn enemy, all hope to get the England international.
In addition, Manchester City's central defender, Belgian Compani, has also attracted the attention of the giants with his excellent performance. It is said that Ferguson is interested in this powerful central defender, and AC Milan also hopes that he can strengthen the team's defense.
In response to these transfer rumors, Manchester City head coach Mark. Hughes focused on refuting rumors: "I'm glad that someone is interested in my players, which shows that our results are very good. However, I want to tell everyone that no one will leave Manchester City. At least, those players named by the media will not leave!"
Alfaim, chairman of Manchester City Club, broke Manchester City's attitude in the transfer market, "You all know that Manchester City will not sell people for money."
This is very arrogant, but the truth is that Manchester City is rich. Unless the players themselves are desperate to leave, they can't make it to sell the team's main players. In addition, Alfaim also has a certain amount of capital to say this. Strictly speaking, Manchester City is not a real grassroots team now. I want money, money, people, software, hardware and hardware. What they are different from those rich families is only brilliant achievements. And brilliant achievements are created by people. Now they are on the road to creating a glorious history. Now, the team has excellent results and high morale, and it is impossible to sell the main players. I don't think the players will have the idea of leaving at this time.
Of course, for Manchester City head coach Mark. Hughes's words still express two meanings, one is Modric and Wright, who were named by the media. Phillips, Compani and others will not leave the municipal stadium. The other is that some players with unstable positions in the team may be cleaned by the team.
And on the third day after the league with Atletico Wigan, Manchester City began to clean up the redundant players.
The official website of Manchester City Club announced that the team's England striker Wasser transferred to Aston Villa for £500,000. Three seasons ago, Manchester City got Wasser from Aston Villa at the cost of £2 million. Vassell was also a star trained in Aston Villa's youth training camp. This time he returned to Aston. Villa, for the 29-year-old English striker, who has become the fifth striker in Manchester City, is also a good result.
Vaser left, and another frustrated person, Bodinov's future in Manchester City, is also relatively bleak. After half a season, the performance of the Bulgarian striker in the limited playing opportunities is really average, which also makes Mark, who still has hope for Bodinov. Hughes can't stand the Bulgarians anymore.
Of course, Mark. Hughes' attitude also has something to do with the statement of the club's senior management that they will continue to enrich the front line this winter.
Manchester City's goal is Huntelaar.
For this Dutch center, Mark. Hughes is quite interested, because in Manchester City's current lineup, there is really no top center. Zhang Yang is not a pure center. He is more like a striker, and Robinho is a striker on the sidelines. Therefore, for the Dutch center, Mark. Hughes is eager.
And Ajax originally wanted to make this deal with Manchester City, because the upstarts of the Premier League are willing to pay 40 million euros, which is definitely a sky-high price in today's economic crisis! The two sides are almost at once. In the view of many media, it is only a matter of time before Huntelaar joins Manchester City. The media has even regarded Huntelaar as the champion of the Premier League and even the whole of Europe's transfer this winter.
However, in the transfer market, as long as there is no final signature between the two sides, everything is variable. That's right.
The biggest reason is that Huntelaar doesn't like Manchester City at all, and he only has Real Madrid in his heart.
The player's contract with Real Madrid has even been negotiated: the contract period is 5 years, the annual salary before tax is 6 million euros, and the transfer fee is 18 million euros fixed + 4 million euros floating.
However, this price is really not attractive in front of Manchester City's quotation of 40 million euros!
Of course, the player's personal will in the transfer is also obvious. Seeing that Huntel is determined to go to Real Madrid, Ajax had to prepare to sell Huntel to Real Madrid when he was distressed for the 40 million euros.
In the face of the player himself and Real Madrid who have made a lifelong promise, Ajax had to propose a new price: 20 million euros fixed + 7 million euros floating.
Real Madrid said it was unacceptable for this price.
At this critical moment, Huntelaar himself made a concession and agreed to reduce the annual salary of nearly 6 million euros before tax to 3.8 million euros, and compensate Ajax for the difference. In the five-year labor contract signed by Huntelaar and Real Madrid, the annual salary is also fixed at 3.8 million euros.
The reason why Huntelaar is willing to make this huge concession is that he has always regarded becoming a regular player of Real Madrid as the highest ideal in his career as a professional player, and has also used the word "dream" many times in his interviews and speeches.
On January 23, Real Madrid announced that Dutch center Huntelaar would be brought to Real Madrid from Ajax at the cost of 20 million pounds and 7 million pounds of floating funds.
As soon as the transfer was announced, the media immediately became lively.
Manchester City is willing to pay 40 million euros to buy Huntelaar, and even almost robbed people from Real Madrid, which aroused the vigilance of more rich families. Although after the transfer market last summer, they have long learned Manchester City's style of 'not playing cards according to the routine' completely with money, they still can't accept this kind of behavior now.
In the eyes of many rich families, Manchester City is more disgusted than Chelsea in those years. This is completely a bad guy who may disrupt the rules of the game!
Fortunately, Huntelaar rejected Manchester City's offer, which made many rich families, including Real Madrid, relieved.
"Huntler's behavior is commendable, which explains the true meaning of football. Football is not a slave to money. Football players have their own pursuit of dreams!" Ferguson, who had long been distated by the arrogance of Manchester City Club, praised Huntelaar.
And Arsenal coach Wenger, Ferguson's sworn sworn, also stood in the same trench as Lord Ferguer this time. "Manchester City's behavior should be resisted. They may give people the illusion that football players are born for money, and this is obviously wrong! Huntelaar did a good job.
Huntelaar inadvertently became a 'hero', which has also become the most talked about story so far in this winter transfer window.
The upstarts are always easy to arouse the annoyance of others. After Abu bought Chelsea, he spent countless money to expand the team, making Chelsea the most annoying team in the Premier League. However, with the recent "rise" of Manchester City, the title of the most annoying team in the Premier League has changed, and now Manchester City has replaced Chelsea. Become the most annoying team in the Premier League.
For the statement of the media and some football bosses, the whole Manchester City team is very angry. You say that joining Manchester City is to become a slave to money. What does this mean? Doesn't it mean that we are all slaves of money?
As the flag star of Manchester City, Zhang Yang immediately jumped out to express the dissatisfaction of him and his teammates. "Some people just can't eat grapes and say that grapes are sour. Manchester City is rich, but modern football is unimaginable without the support of money. I remember that Real Madrid buys people by waving checks every time. Moreover, their buyers have always been much more expensive than the normal price. Why doesn't anyone say that Real Madrid is not? Instead, I came to blame Manchester City!"
After firing a shot at Real Madrid, Zhang Yang also expressed their determination to enter the Champions League next season at the end of the season on behalf of the indignant Manchester City's "Multinational Force".
"There is no doubt that we are on the right path now. Our morale is high. At the end of the season, our fans will give us applause, because we will complete the set goal."
However, Zhang Yang does not deny the fact that Manchester City is very hostile now. He also agrees that Manchester City has replaced Chelsea as a team that many people hate."We have replaced Chelsea's past role." Zhang Yang said without hesitation: "In the away game, you can feel the hatred on the court. No one wants us to succeed. Chelsea encountered the same thing before. It was not until they won the league championship that this hatred disappeared. We will do the same. We must win the championship to stop hating us. After we have achieved good results now, I feel that the attitude of the fans has changed.
"Manchester City has a way to silence its critics. The only way is to win the championship. Just like Chelsea, after Mourinho led the team to win the Premier League for two consecutive years, Chelsea immediately established a certain fan base. When Zhang Yang said this, his eyes were shining. This was not so much his response to the bad environment the team suffered now as his interpretation of his dream in Manchester City.
Two days later, in the fourth round of the FA Cup, Manchester City played away against Derby County. Zhang Yang passed and shot in the game to help Manchester City eliminate their opponents. They also reached the top 16 of the 2008/2009 FA Cup.
However, in this game, Manchester City received bad news, that is, the midfield defender and French veteran MacLei left the field with a serious injury. After the game, the team doctor also told the whole team a very bad news that MacLei was seriously injured and conservatively estimated that he would leave the court for at least three months.It goes without saying that the importance of Macleley to the whole team is that Manchester City's star offensive group can be distracted in the front. A large part of the reason is that Maclelele's excellent interception in the midfield ensures the team's defensive quality.
Now, MacLeiley is seriously injured and will be absent for more than three months, which also means that MacLei will almost say goodbye to the rest of the season. This is a huge blow to the whole team of Manchester City.
"Macreale's serious injury farewell to the season, Manchester City is facing a huge crisis!" - After the game, the Daily Mail reported on the front page that Makelele's serious injury will be absent for three months.
Other media have also expressed their views on the huge impact of Maclele's injury on Manchester City.
The most intuitive performance is that England's betting company quickly adjusted the odds of Manchester City to enter the top four in the league. Obviously, they are also aware of the impact of Maclele's absence on the team.
The Manchester Guardian also expressed a pessimistic view. They even said that there are two people in the Manchester City team who are really indispensable. One is publicity, which is naturally needless to say, and the other is MacLei. Moreover, neither of them has a suitable substitute. Zhang Yang's super strength makes no one can replace him. Needless to say, the Manchester Guardian said that the Manchester City team did not reserve a spare tire for McLei in the back. This is the biggest mistake. The German veteran on the bench, Harman, is old and has already passed his peak, counting on Haman to make up for Mark. Lai Lai's vacancy is really a fantasy.
Indeed, the serious injury of Makelele put the whole Manchester City team in a crisis, and even some players realized the importance of the French veteran to the team at this time.
Manchester City must find a replacement for MacLei immediately.
Mark. Hughes fell in love with Dutch midfielder De Jong, who plays for Hamburg.
De Jong is an Ajax youth training product. Now he plays for Hamburg in the Bundesliga. The Dutch international is not tall, but his defense is very fierce, his physical quality is outstanding, and he also has a certain assist ability. Derong is a versatile player in the midfield and backfield. He is fierce and tenacious. He is one of the most powerful midfield and backfield demons in the CM series. After changing to the back, Derong showed good potential in both attack and defense.
There has always been news that Manchester City's rival Manchester United coach Ferguson is very interested in him and wants to buy him and cultivate him into Roy. Keane's successor.
The reason why the Lord did not act is that the contract between De Jong and Hamburg will expire in one year. According to the contract, in half a year, Manchester United will only cost two million pounds to get this midfielder. If you can complete this deal with the least money, the Lord will naturally wait for more than half a year.
And the media has always believed that there is a tacit understanding between De Jong and Manchester United. The Dutch tough player is almost a player of Manchester United, and De Jong is waiting to join the Red Devils in half a year.
However, now, because of McLei's serious injury, Manchester City head coach Mark. Hughes focused on De Jong, which changed everything.
The Sun reported the whole process of Manchester City chasing the Dutch player De Jong.
On January 25, Hamburg Club received a fax from Manchester City, asking if it would like to sell Dutch star De Jong.
The hamburger club is full of surprises. Yes, they are so willing! Because De Jong is unwilling to renew his contract with Hamburg, and De Jong and Hamburg's contract stipulates that after half a year, any team only needs to reach an agreement with De Jong to buy out the tough player with 2 million pounds, which means that the Hamburg team will lose a lot. You know, the current market value of De Jong is about 10 million pounds. This also means that if the Hamburg team can't sell De Jong this winter, but wait until the summer to let other teams buy out De Jong, they will lose at least 8 million pounds!
The problem is that the Hamburg team has always wanted to sell De Jong, but they can't sell it. The whole football community knows that De Jong has a buy-out clause of two million pounds. Since they know that it only needs to wait for another half a year, it only costs two million pounds to buy out De Jong. Who would be willing to spend a lot of money to introduce De Jong now? Wait Just wait for half a year. No one will have too much money to burn.
But now, for the Hamburg Club, things seem to have taken a turn for the other.
Because, everyone on earth knows that this owner who is not short of money comes to ask for the price.
Moreover, the Hamburg Club also knows that the Manchester City team is really in urgent need to introduce De Jong now. After all, the whole football world knows about MacLei's injury and absence, and it also knows that Manchester City is now looking for a replacement for MacLei in the world.
After thinking about this, Hamburg seems to have confidence in his heart. In the face of this Manchester City, which is not short of money, Hamburg actually has the idea of making a lot of money.
They replied to Manchester City, yes, De Jong can sell it, but the price needs to be discussed.
Manchester City replied: How much is it?
A total of hamburgers, a gritted of teeth, and offered a price: 20 million pounds!
After this price is quoted, there is no news from Manchester City!
Now, Hamburger is dumbfounded. They regret it now and feel that they are too greedy. A player who only needs two million pounds to buy out after half a year dares to ask for 20 million pounds, which is really too greedy.
Sure enough, greed will be punished. Finally, some people are willing to pay for Derong, but this is disturbed by their own greed.
January 26. Throughout the day, the Hamburg Club did not get any response from Manchester City, and when they were frustrated, they completely died.
Hamburg head coach Joel is even more greedy for the club's senior management. The club could have taken advantage of this time to deal with De Jong, and this transfer income can also help Hamburg have financial support for the competition of a player who has long seen in Yor.
On January 27, just as Hamburg had lost their thoughts on this matter, they received a fax from Manchester City.
Manchester City: 14 million pounds, if it works, that's it, if not, forget it.
All the time!
Of course!
That's great!
Hamburger is going crazy. They didn't expect that there would be a chance, and the price of Manchester City was so unexpected!
At this time, not to mention 14 million, to put it badly, even if it is 4 million, the hamburger will nod.
Hamburg replied to Manchester City: Agree!
Can you disagree?!
'It's done' Hamburg Club, and Manchester City is dealing with the players faster. In the afternoon of the same day, the player himself found the team's head coach Yoel and said that he had agreed to go to Manchester City. Although he was shocked by Manchester City's speed, Joel also knew that it must be that Manchester City gave an offer on the salary that the Dutch could not refuse.
At this time, Joel was even envious of Manchester City coach Mark. Hughes, my God, it's so cool to have such a boss who doesn't need money.
On January 27, 2009, Manchester City officially announced that the club had reached an agreement with Hamburg in the Bundesliga on the transfer of Dutch midfielder De Jong. Manchester City paid 14 million pounds to Hamburg in a lump sum, and the Dutchman is already a Manchester City player!
As soon as this announcement came out, the whole football world was shocked!
Many people beat their chests and feet!
It is said that Ferguson, the godfather of Manchester United, was so angry that he broke his water cup and pointed to the direction next door and cursed! The scolding Manchester City people spoiled the good things of Manchester United.
While more people have seen that Manchester City is not short of money, this transfer made Manchester City boss Mansour rated as a "fool" by the European media.
"Manchester City can buy out Derong's contract for 2 million pounds in June, but they are willing to pay an extra 14 million pounds for four months. This is no longer a matter of money. This is a fool! We have never seen such a stupid boss and club!" - The Sun
Obviously, now, scolding Manchester City has become a trend. The Sun has always dared to be a pioneer, and naturally it will not fall behind. After they reported the process of Manchester City buying De Jong, they also aroused a burst of ridicule of Manchester City's stupid behavior.
It seems that it's not enough to be so sarcastic. The Sun even interviewed Hamburg coach Joel by phone. Hamburg coach Joel said, "How can we refuse this price!!"
Well, for a moment, the mockery of Manchester City and their stupid bosses filled the whole English media and even the whole Europe talking about Manchester's 'money fool'.
The more widespread joke is that Galliani, vice president of AC Milan, regretted not falling and didn't seize this opportunity after learning that Manchester City spent 14 million pounds to buy De Jong, because he could call Manchester City to recommend the team's super substitute and Brazilian midfielder to the old buyer. Emerson's, since De Jong can sell for 14 million pounds, Emerson is worth 18 million pounds...
Manchester City players, including Zhang Yang, welcomed De Jong's joining.
They know too much about the timeliness and importance of De Jong's joining for the team. This is a very life-saving signing.
As for the fact that the club spent 14 million pounds, although everyone knows that the price is too high, it is the club that pays for it, not the players who pay for it. They just need to know that the club has brought signings to the team in time. What should they think so much about?!
Moreover, knowing that the club is so big, the players have a more sense of belonging to the club. With such a boss who is not short of money, everyone naturally likes it.
In addition to De Jong, another acquisition by Manchester City in the transfer market was to spend 7 million pounds to buy Irish goalkeeper Gwen from Newcastle.
This acquisition is also quite criticized by the media. They believe that Jiwen is worth at most 3 million pounds.
In addition, there are still some relatively large transfers this winter. Among them, the 12 million pound-dolf worth of deal from Vigan to Tottenham is also quite eye-catching, because Palacios used to be an outcast of Arsenal. He went to Arsenal for trial training, and the professor didn't like it in the end. The Honduran player did not expect that after Arsenal's trial defeat, Palacios could start a more promising British adventure in Birmingham. During the period when Birmingham, Wigan and his mentor Bruce were together, Palacios grew rapidly. Bruce thought that the Honduran midfielder was the new Paul Inns, because he strongly recommended Palacios to Redknapp. In addition, The Sun also rated Vigan's transfer to Palacios as "2008". The top ten transfer in the winter of the Premier League. It's January to join Tottenham Hotspur this time, and the media believes that Palacios can completely replicate miracles.
In addition, England's national team striker Depford was transferred from Portsmouth to Tottenham Hotspur, worth up to 15 million pounds. Depford's transfer is also one of the three family returns made by Redknap, and the other two are Chimbonda and Roby Keane. On February 1 last year, divh came to Portsmouth from Tottenham Hotspur for 7.5 million pounds. As a result, divus took a good seat in Capello's England with his performance in Portsmouth. A year later, he came back under Redk Nap. Although he may not be able to make great achievements, it should at least be better than in Portsmouth.
Well, and Robby. Keane, half a year ago, Keane joined Liverpool from Tottenham Hotspur for £20.3 million, but now returns to Tottenham Hotspur from Liverpool for £15 million. Outside, Liverpool suffered a net loss of more than 5 million pounds. The Sun made a calculation for this, and Keane spent Liverpool 5,070 pounds per minute in a total of 1578 minutes. He scored 7 goals in 28 games, and each goal cost 1.1 million pounds. With such a luxurious performance, back to Tottenham Hotspur, can the Irish really rise again? The media expressed doubts.
There is also a heavyweight transfer, that is, the transfer of Russian international Arshavin to Arsenal. After nearly a month, the Tsar finally came to London. If it hadn't been for the injuries of Fabregas and Walkot, Rosiki would not have made a comeback, and Wenger would not have regarded the 27-year-old Arshavin as the savior. In the Premier League, few Eastern European players have succeeded. Rebrov, Shevchenko, Vononin and others can be used as Arshavin's reference. Pavlyuchenko's difficulties are enough to prepare Arshavin.
In other European leagues, Real Madrid introduced Portsmouth midfielder Diarra after buying Hunterall. In fact, when the agent of the Portsmouth star received a call inviting him to join Real Madrid, he even scolded the caller because he did not believe that Real Madrid would like him. From Chelsea to Arsenal to Portsmouth, Diarra has become an outcast of a rich family, but is suddenly taken by Real Madrid. This is definitely the most incredible fairy tale this winter. Moreover, it has to be mentioned that Diarra is worth as much as 20 million pounds.
The Manchester Guardian also wrote a sarcastic article that if Manchester City spent 20 million pounds on Diarra, there would definitely say that Manchester City was spending money indiscriminately. Now, Real Madrid spent 20 million pounds on Diarra, and only some people would say that it was a fairy tale.
In addition, Inter Milan midfielder Cuaresma also loaned from Inter to Chelsea for free. As soon as the transfer was completed, the Italian media shouted that Inter Milan had lost a lot. After all, Quaresma was bought for 24 million euros in real money. The British media said bluntly that Scolari finally got the winger he wanted. He could no longer rely on Maluda or Joe Cole alone, and he could make Anelka more efficient. However, can Quaresma, who failed to succeed in Barcelona and Inter Milan, really turn waste into treasure after dyeing blue in the Premier League?
Just when people thought that this winter's heavyweight transfer was all, something happened in Manchester City.
Manchester City's Bulgarian striker Bodjinov found head coach Mark. Hughes applied for a transfer and was extremely resolute, saying that even if the transfer window was only about to close in two days, he had to transfer and leave. He said that he had had had enough, unless Mark. Hughes can promise his position as the main striker, otherwise he has no future in Manchester City and can only leave.
Now, Manchester City is worried again. Bojinov is determined to leave. Manchester City is really embarrassed. This is not to say how important Bojinov is, but if this relegated Leahant leaves, Manchester City will look much weaker on the front line, which is a great hidden danger for the team's journey in the second half of the season.
Mark Hughes reported this matter to the senior management of the club. The club said directly that if you want to leave, just let him go. At worst, you can buy someone. Obviously, they were angry about Bodynov's threat. The Arabs are angry that a Bulgarian who can't play the game dares to threaten us? It's turned upside down! They don't believe that as long as they dare to spend money, even if there are only two days left in the transfer market, they can definitely buy a good striker. We are not short of money!
PS: Ten thousand words chapter.