Chapter 90 Welcome to Manchester City
"So, what does the club mean?"
"10 million pounds." Cook said.
Hear this number, Mark. Hughes also breathed a sigh of relief. 10 million pounds, although it seems to be much less than 4 million pounds less than West Ham United's previous requirements, it should still be acceptable to West Ham United. The current Bellamy is West Ham that wants to get rid of it as soon as possible, and the market valuation is also 8 million pounds, 10 million pounds. It's a good quotation.
At this time, Alfaim, the president of the club who had not spoken, said, "Mr. Hughes, one more thing is that the club decided to sign a contract with Brazilian player Ronaldo..."
Mark. Hughes was stunned, and then the anger in his chest came up.
Why did the president of the club bring up this? It must be that Zhang Yang proposed to the senior management of the club to introduce Ronaldo without telling him!
This makes Mark. Hughes felt that his authority as a head coach had been challenged.
"Ronaldo has always been injured. Buying him is really limited to help the team." Mark. Hughes said.
"We have also considered this problem. It is an indisputable fact that Ronaldo is injured now and his competitive value has declined. However, we also need to see another point, which is Ronaldo's influence and business value." At this time, Cook spoke, and he knew that it was time for him to speak.
Mark Hughes didn't say anything, and he listened in silence.
"As the best striker in the past ten years, Ronaldo has many fans around the world, and his influence is immeasurable." Cook said, "If Manchester City can introduce Ronaldo, the club will take a new level of influence. Even if Ronaldo only plays for Manchester City for one minute, it will benefit Manchester City."
After receiving a phone call from Zhang Yang that Ronaldo was interested in transferring to Manchester City, Cook immediately communicated with club president Alfaim, and the two agreed that this was an opportunity.
Although they don't believe that Ronaldo's injury will be controlled and his competitive level will be good, they are both businessmen and know that Ronaldo's coming to Manchester City can bring great influence to Manchester City.
In addition, there is another point that an agreement has been reached between Ronaldo and AC Milan, that is, Ronaldo can transfer freely!
Being able to get Ronaldo without spending a penny naturally makes Manchester City satisfied.
The club's generosity in the transfer market has always been criticized. If it can get Ronaldo without spending a pennip, is this also a turnaround?
Hearing what the general manager of the club said, Mark. Hughes knew that he was unable to stop Ronaldo's joining.
For good, the club also agreed to Bellamy's joining, which made Mark. Hughes was much less worried about the configuration of the front line, which also met the basic requirements.
He could only nod and agree, saying that he would respect the club's decision and agree to introduce Ronaldo. The club has said that the introduction of Ronaldo is Ronaldo's influence. What else can he say?!
The whole transfer progressed quickly.
On January 31, 2009, Manchester City's official website announced that the club had introduced Welsh striker Bellamy from West Ham United for £10 million!
This transfer almost collapsed. West Ham United was very unhappy that Manchester City wanted to reduce the price by 4 million pounds. It's not just because the price has been reduced by 4 million pounds, but also because I feel unhappy. Why do you Manchester City buy players from other teams and never struggle with the transfer fee? It's all very refreshing. Why is it our turn to West Ham United? It's so unpleasant?!
What? Why do you look down on West Ham United?!
In anger, the West Ham United wanted to suspend the transfer negotiations, but after they were angry, they calmed down and thought about it. They had to admit that this was the most suitable opportunity to sell Bellamy. If they missed the Manchester City store and wanted to sell Bellamy for 10 million pounds, I'm afraid it would be difficult. !
So, this transfer deal was finally reached!
After buying Bellamy. The media also think that Manchester City's signing this winter is over!
However, just an hour before the transfer window was about to close, Manchester City Club issued another announcement.
"The club has reached an agreement with AC Milan on the transfer of Brazilian star Ronaldo. Ronaldo will transfer from Milan to Manchester City as a free agent. Manchester City will sign a two-year contract of 1+1 with Ronaldo. In the next two seasons, we will see Ronaldo in Manchester. The figure galloping in the special municipal stadium.
After the Manchester City Club announced the news, the media made a big deal.
Some people don't believe it's true.
However, later, AC Milan also announced the transfer:
We are here to announce that Ronaldo's transfer to Premier League Manchester City has been completed. The club thanks Ronnie for his contributions to AC Milan in the past two seasons and wishes him good luck in Manchester!
The media praised and criticized Ronaldo's transfer from AC Milan to Manchester City!
Some media believe that Manchester City's purchase of Ronaldo is completely impossible for you to provide any help to Manchester City at the competitive level. They even say that Ronaldo's help to Manchester City is not as good as Bellamy, the Welshman who just joined the team!
Obviously, the reason why the media said this still takes into account Ronaldo's frequently injured right leg. They also consulted the doctor. The doctor also said that although Ronaldo's injury this time is not a big problem, it is difficult for his scarred right leg to bear the overload of football games. That is to say, Ronaldo may have to retire at any time because he is injured again!
Even Ronaldo was injured in the first game of Manchester City and retired. In the eyes of some people, it is not impossible!
Some people who support Manchester City's acquisition send blessings to Ronaldo. They think that Ronaldo can contribute to Manchester City and have a lot of expectations. Some media have even begun to imagine Manchester City's Trident, Robinho - Zhang Yang - Ronaldo, such a trident combination. Even in rich families, this is a super frontline combination, a super luxury combination!
Of course, there are also media that can see the story behind Manchester City's signing with Ronaldo, that is, Ronaldo's influence!
No matter Ronaldo's current state, he has always been the best shooter on the planet and the idol of many fans. Many fans fall in love with football because of Ronaldo!
They always pay attention to Ronaldo and always look forward to Ronaldo's good results!
Therefore, Manchester City's introduction of Ronaldo is bound to attract the attention of these Ronaldo fans to a certain extent, and these fans may also become Manchester City fans!
This is also the calculation of the Manchester City Club!
Even if Ronaldo can't succeed in Manchester City, there is nothing. At least, Manchester City can say that they once owned Ronaldo!
Once Ronaldo can succeed in Manchester City, not to mention returning to the peak state, as long as Ronaldo can score a few goals in Manchester City, this is a great achievement. For Manchester City and Ronaldo, it is a win-win situation!
On February 1, 2009, Ronaldo arrived in Manchester.
Ronnie's arrival has aroused the cheers of Manchester City. Manchester City fans are happy from the bottom of their hearts that Ronaldo can join Manchester City. Although they also know that Ronaldo's current state is not as good as before, this is Ronaldo!
This is Ronaldo!
Thinking that Ronaldo can play football in a blue moon shirt, Manchester City fans are satisfied! In the past, how dare they imagine Ronaldo playing football in a blue moon robe!
Ronaldo was also interviewed at Manchester Airport. He said that he did not come to Manchester for retirement, and he hoped to make a contribution to Manchester!
"I know that Manchester has a great goal this season, I know what this goal is, and I know that everyone is doing well and is working hard for this goal! I hope to join it and make my own contribution to the team!"
Ronaldo's words attracted a burst of cheers from Manchester fans and the media. Anyway, Ronaldo's words are very good. Even some media who are not optimistic about Ronaldo's joining Manchester City have to admit that Ronaldo's words are very pragmatic! It's also very encouraging!
On that day, there was a Premier League.
Manchester City's away game against Stoke City. In this game, Ronaldo did not go away to watch the game, he stayed in the hotel.
In this game, Manchester City was finally tied 2-0 away by Stoke City. At the end of the game, Zhang Yang created a penalty for Manchester City. Modric hit the penalty to help Manchester City equalize the score.
After this game, Manchester City's points reached 41 points, and their points were surpassed by Arsenal, and now they only rank sixth in the league!
However, the difference between their points and the four or five Aston Villa is only four points!
Manchester City still has great hope for the Champions League qualification next season.
After the game, Zhang Yang expressed his welcome to Ronaldo's joining on behalf of Manchester City. They said that Ronaldo's arrival was a great addition to Manchester City's strength.
Three days later.
The 24th round of the 208/2009 Premier League.
Manchester City's home game against Middlesbrough.
"GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!" In the third minute of the game, Zhang Yang scored, and his goal helped Manchester City set the record first!
In this game, Manchester City showed people their offense.
In the eleventh minute, Robinho scored again!
"GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAL!" The commentator shouted, "Robinho, his goal, Ronaldo and Bellamy's joining, obviously stimulated Robinho!"
In this game, the final score is 3 to 0.
Manchester City ushered in a big victory at home.