Chapter 91 The Soldiers of the Iron Camp

The goalkeeper is a very special position. First, there is a saying that a good goalkeeper is equivalent to half a team. Second, the goalkeeper is relatively special and generally rarely rotates. As long as you sit firmly in the main force, the substitute is basically nailed to the substitute position. Third, this position requires game experience. These three reasons make Jiang Mu easy. He did not dare to change the position of the main goalkeeper. He was worried about buying a new goalkeeper. Now the main goalkeeper Silva and the new goalkeeper are competing for the main position. However, Alkma does lack a competitive goalkeeper now. Jiang Mu must consider introducing a goalkeeper who can replace Silva in case of emergency.

Cesar's goalkeeping skills and psychological quality are average. Stability is Cesar's weak link. Sometimes he can have amazing rescue moves, and sometimes the opponent's shot with little threat can also break the goal. He reacts quickly and is good at saving close-range shots. The ability to save the dangerous ball continuously is extremely strong, and it is known as "a spring on the buttocks".

Before providing the transfer list to Schlinja, Jiang Mu and goalkeeper coach Miles first exchanged views. Miles is inclined to buy a potential goalkeeper to be a substitute for Silva, rather than buying a strong player to compete with Silva to start. He is not very optimistic about Cesar. However, Jiang Mu still persuaded Miles by using rotation and two-line combat.

The goalkeeper Silva will certainly not be happy, but after talking to Silva three times, Silva finally gave up the transfer and stayed in Alkma to accept the rotation system proposed by Jiang Mu.

The Brazilian club has always been cunning in business. They saw that Alkmaar was relatively generous recently, so they deliberately asked for a high price. Alkmaar and Cesar's Flamengo Club had a hard negotiation, and finally Cesar's opinion decided the final result. Cesar After watching the video of Jiang Mu's game and training, he decided to join Alkmaar. Cesar is not a professional player now. Flamengo has no choice but to get a training fee of 500,000 Dutch guilders and agree to release it.

After buying Cesar, Alkmaar's signing has basically ended, but Shlinja saw that there was still a lot left in the transfer budget, so she asked the official in charge of the transfer to try to call Lukatoni and Klose. Unexpectedly, who was struggling with Tony and the German C, came to the Netherlands in person. I hope to join.

This made Jiang Mu so happy that he couldn't close his mouth. The two of them are typical late. After Alkmaar stays for a few years, their value will skyrocket, which is equivalent to bringing their own dry food to Alkma to send money, so he asked Shilinjia to sign them in immediately.

Third-level amateur teams such as German C and Italian C are very happy to sell their players. There is no bargaining at all. Tony and Klose only spent Alkmaar $200,000, but Alkmaar's salary is very generous, with an annual salary of 200,000 guilders. For Tony and Crowe at that time Ze said that it was beyond imagination.

Cesar, Bloncamp, Van Bommel, Drogba, Gattuso, Tomasson, Tony and Klose, if in five years, which team can buy these eight people in one season, this team will certainly shock world football. However, in the summer of 1998, pack up these eight future stars and superstars. At that time, many media were satirizing that Alkmar was a garbage acquisition station, and the most expensive player spent less than three million pounds, which was like the pre-season bragging.

The Telegraph, the largest sports newspaper in the Netherlands, made a special topic for the summer transfer, analyzing and predicting the signing actions of clubs.

The top three in the headlines are naturally the three giants of the Dutch League, and Alkmaar is still at the end. According to the analysis of the article, as a rookie of the Dutch League, the boss took a lot of money and the manager's high-profile offer of stars. These seem to be hype, so far. The players Alkmaar bought are mainly young players. It can be seen that Jiang Mu is very wise to focus on the future.

However, reporter Hendry still believes that Jiang Mu should change his mind. After all, the Eerste Divisie is the top league. The attention of clubs, media and fans is not comparable to that of the Eerste Divisie. If they can't achieve satisfactory results. Then the players are meaningless no matter how young and talented they are.

"International Football" believes that Jiang Mu is a pseudo-conservative. Among his eight signings, there are four forwards and two midfielders, while there is only one defender and one goalkeeper. If Jiang Mu is not too confident in his defender last season, he will be intoxicated with his success in the Eerste Divisie. He thinks that he is in the Netherlands. The first game can still replace defense with crazy attack.

Last season's double champion Ajax coach Olsen talked about Alkmaar and Jiang Mu in an interview. The Danish coach's evaluation was very objective. "Jiang Mu is a very talented head coach. Ordinary people can't figure out what he thinks. Although he doesn't have any big-name stars now, he is very practical and cost-effective. Gao, this is in line with the characteristics of his pragmatism, especially Tomasson. I know him, a very good striker. I believe that Alkmaar's relegation is not a problem. As for whether he can go further, it depends on how his foreign aid is running in.

Due to Alkmaar's unexpected acquisition of players from Serie C, Bundesliga and Ligue 2 players, their signing has also attracted the attention of these national media.

Italy's Milan Sport talked about Gattuso in a less noticeable page. "This is a strong and diligent player. His spirit is Italian. Alkma's 2.7 million pounds of Gattuso is worth it."

The German reporter saw the transaction information on Alkmaar's official website. Even the most knowledgeable football reporter of Bild did not know who "Klose" was before the investigation. "Alkmaar has a strong scouting network. They actually extend their tentacles to the Bundesliga. No matter how strong Cloze has, it is worth spending $100,000 to buy a substitute."

The signing has generally ended, and the preparation and running-in of the new season have been fully launched. However, such a large-scale signing has caused the concern of many players, especially the players on the front line. In the view of the outside media, Tomarson, who is more than 2 million pounds, is not a star, but before Alkmaar came from the Eerste Divisie. In their opinion, it's a sky-high price. Can Alkmaar buy these strikers at a sky-high price and let them sit on the bench?

Before the training the next day. The team's top scorer Im last season found Jiang Mu: "Sir, Mr. Campbell's Chairman called me... He said he appreciated me very much, and I think Alkmal is strong now... So..."

Although Im and Jiang Mu have been together for a short time, the relationship between the two is still good. Im can win the best scorer. There is no doubt about Jiang Mu's support for him, so he proposed to transfer to Im's words.

"Well, Im. What if I also say that I also appreciate you? Do you believe what I say?" Jiang Mu said with a smile. In fact, he really appreciates Im. He is fast and has good skills. He is a good counterattack. If Im leaves, he can only use the young Klose to counterattack now.

"Of course. I believe you. Sir. However, Campbell has just been promoted to the Dutch League, and they promised to give me the main position. Sir. Can I still get the main promise in this season's Dutch league match? Im didn't want to leave either. He said melancholy.

Jiang Mu patted Im on the shoulder and said, "I really can't promise to give you the main position. We will rotate this season."

This is the expected answer. Im nodded. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Coach Jiang. You didn't prevaricate me with lies. It's a pleasure and honor to play football under you. I believe you will be the best in the world.

"Well, good luck, Im." Jiang Mu hugged Im.

"Good luck, too, sir. I made a million guilders for you." Im squeezed his eyes and left Jiang Mu's office with a smile.

One day later. Im became the first person to leave Alkmaar this summer. Campbell, who advanced with Alkmaar this season, bought the best scorer in the Eerste Divisie for 2 million Dutch guilders.

Then the winger Adrian also chose to leave. In his opinion, the team had five strikers bought by Jiang Mu, and there was no place for him, so he chose to go to a strong Eerste Divisie club. Then there was a midfielder sitting on the bench, and the price of their transfer exceeded the price at the time of purchase.

The Dutch media fully affirmed the ability of Jiang Mu** players. Im can sell at such a high price mainly because he is the best scorer in the Eerste Divisie. Without the crazy goals in the last seven games, Im will definitely not get this honor, and of course it will not be worth such a high transfer fee and annual salary.

The veterans left one after another, which made Altidore doubt himself. After hesitating for a long time, Altidore knocked on Jiang Mu's office.

"Altidore, you're here. Sit down. What's the matter?"

Jiang Mu's heart sank when he saw the arrival of Artidore. Does he also want to transfer? This is not good. The players he bought are all butchers and tough characters. Van Bomel has organizational ability, but he lacks experience. Klose can play midfielder, but the most suitable king of headers is the front line. Altidore is in There is still a place in his new team.

"Coach, can I still be the main force this season?" Artidore obviously lost confidence in himself.

"Why do you think so? Is it because I've been busy transferring these days and forgot to communicate with you?" Jiang Mu criticized the veteran who was three years older than him.

"No, I'm worried that I can't help the team improve. After all, there are so many powerful newcomers." Artidore is very difficult.

"No matter how many people come, you have a main position in the team. Alkmaar needs you. Don't worry about going back to training. Oh, by the way, do you want me to give you a raise again?" Jiang Mu joked.

"No, no, I've got a raise, so I'll go to training."

Altidore left with a happy farewell. In fact, he also received many calls from many clubs, including two Dutch clubs, whose annual salary was higher than that of Alkmaar, but he was promoted by Jiang Mu. He was very grateful that he must give priority to Alkmaar. Now Jiang Mu gave him a positive answer, Alti Dorley has nothing on his mind. Annual salary? Go to hell.