Chapter 431 The arrival of the nuclear warhead
Newcastle did surprise European football!
On the afternoon of January 1, Newcastle, AC Milan and Chelsea announced a tripartite transfer that shocked the world at the same time - "The club decided to terminate the loan contract with Ukrainian striker Andre Shepchenko. We thank him for his previous contributions to the team..." P>
"Newcastle player Nicholas Gigi joined the club on loan. The loan contract lasted until the end of the season. The loan fee was 1 million euros, and the club paid 100% of Gigi's weekly salary..." This is the announcement on the official website of AC Milan.
"Russian international Yuri Ryrkov joined the club. The price we paid is 13 million pounds and the ownership of Ukrainian striker Andre Shevchenko. The club firmly believes that Rykov is the kind of person who can make a difference to the team. At the same time, it also thanks Shevchenko for the past two years. The team's contribution, I wish him better development in the new environment!"
This is the official announcement of Chelsea Club.
"Today, we will welcome a great striker who will bring a revolutionary change to the team - Andrei Shepchenko, the greatest striker in the history of Ukrainian football, joining Newcastle!!!"
This is the official announcement of Newcastle Club.
... Shepchenko is about to join Newcastle!!!
As soon as this news came out, it immediately shocked the whole of Europe!
Judging from the whole process of this transfer, it is obvious that Newcastle has dominated from beginning to end!
Being able to complete a complex transaction involving three rich families in such a short time, people have to lament once again the efficiency of crazy Li!
It's just that before that, almost no one could imagine that the first target of crazy Li in this winter was Ukrainian striker Shepchenko.
If it had been two years ago, such a transfer would have been destined to be the envy of the major rich clubs. At that time, Shepchenko still had the most lethality like a nuclear warhead, and he could attack the city everywhere... At that time, no club on earth did not want to have a former like him. Feng!
But now, the time has changed a long time ago!
In the two years of Stamford Bridge, it proved to be a failed journey, and after returning to the old club AC Milan, it also maintained a degenerate arc of gravitational acceleration... Obviously, in just 720 days, the Ukrainian nuclear warhead, which used to be chased by everyone, has become nuclear waste infinitely regrettable... "...In the case of already owning Owen, Ronaldo and Crespo, the madman Li actually introduced Shepchenko again. Two or three years ago, such a risk configuration could definitely be called the world's first, absolutely fantasy lineup... But now, I have to doubt the madman Li's signing strategy. It's difficult for him. Do you want Newcastle to become another nursing home in European football?
BBC TV's chief football commentator and staunch [Li Hei] Mike Donald talked sarcastically in a TV interview program: "The Ukrainian experience at Stamford Bridge has long proved that he is not suitable for the Premier League. The three-way deal that the madman Li Shi has painstakingly completed is only brought to the team. It's just a high-paying bench..."
In European football, there are many people who share the same view as Mike Donald.
Germany's "Kicker", "Photo", French "Team", Spanish "As", "Marca", "World Sports" and other well-known media, almost no one is optimistic about Shepchenko's transfer... "The largest smuggled goods in the history of the Premier League to join Newcastle"
Shepchenko and Newcastle, an elusive combination of transfers
"Ukrainian's Premier League Water Goods Tour, Next Stop - St. James"
"Crazy Li's fan plot breaks out again, sacrificing the team's interests for a water cargo"
"Ukraine's nuclear waste is happy to win the new owner, several people are happy and some are sad"
"Is Shepchenko the beginning of a nightmare or the rise of another Michael Owen?"
"Crazy Li's crazy crazy behavior, all the effort is only for a useless person"
This time, even Paul Coentrand, editor-in-chief of the England Observer, who had always been on Li Tongfan's side, was worried about the tone and wording when commenting on Shepchenko's transfer - "... Yuri Harkov's transfer did not worry Newcastle fans, because in St. James They also have Marcelo and Gareth Bell, two younger and better guys..."
"...The Russian's departure brought 13 million pounds to St. James. You know, six months ago, his value was only 5 million. In this respect, the madman Li once again made a smart business that made all the club presidents popular..."
"But Shepchenko, I'm sorry, I don't think he can return to the peak in Newcastle. You know, the Ukrainian is almost 32 years old this year..."
It seems that the views of the Observer seem to represent the general views of the English media.
In the opinion of many people, the introduction of Shepchenko should be the strategic decision of crazy Li in building a Newcastle brand, rather than considering the competitive value of Ukrainians... After all, although the competitive value has been down, Shepchenko's influence in European football can't be ignored... One has already The outdated old star is eager to find his last stop in the five major leagues, and a new force trying to rise wants to establish his influence in the world... The two go together, and things seem to be so simple, that's all!
Of course, it is not a question, and there are also a few people who are optimistic about Shepchenko's transfer.
David Gilano, a former legendary Newcastle star and now the owner of a winery, was asked by reporters about his views on the transfer when he attended the award ceremony of a wine tasting conference. Gilano replied without hesitation: "Madman Li is always good at creating miracles. I look forward to him letting Shepchen Ke is back to the peak... To be honest, if it weren't for me being too 'old', maybe I would have begged the madman Li to sign me again..."
... The media controversy continues.
What makes Li Tongfan a little gratified is that Newcastle fans have expressed their support for the transfer. Less than four or five hours after the transfer was announced, more and more fans have left messages on the club's official website to support the club's decision.
"Boring media, these bastards don't think about it. Has there ever been a mistake in the decision made by Mr. Rice Bucket? Haha!"
"As a staunch Newarks fan and a fan of crazy Li, I, Krikra, an ordinary fruit retail worker, look forward to Shepchenko returning to the peak like Beckham and Ronaldo, and looking forward to the Ukrainian nuclear bomb killing all opponents in St. James!"
"... [Flying Magpie] The fan club will organize fans to prepare for Shepchenko's joining ceremony. Please call XXXXXXXX, the craziest, so that Ukrainian superstars can feel the enthusiasm of Newcastle!!"
"...Gossip news, Shepchenko will wear the No. 99 robe to fight for Newcastle. Our store is the first to launch the pre-sale of Shepchenko jersey. Don't miss the opportunity, first come, first served, and mysterious gifts... Remember, order phone number - XXXXXXXXXX!!"
... Time passes in the hustle and bustle.
According to the plan, in five days, Shevchenko will come to Newcastle for a physical examination. If there is no big problem after the physical examination, the Ukrainian striker will officially sign a contract to join Newcastle.
The tide of debates and criticism in the outside world can't shake Li Tongfan's determination.
At this time, Senderos's agent Shakman has begun to work hard to join Newcastle for his client. He must first meet Li Tongfan's requirements - to persuade AC Milan to 'return' Senderos. After returning to Arsenal, Newcastle can make an offer to the Gunners, otherwise everything will be empty!
At this time, the quality of a real agent is shown!
Shakman did not use the method of deliberately creating contradictions and letting players betray the club to achieve his goal like the stupid Frenchman Quarreos Lola.
In fact, Lao Li didn't know what method the 50-year-old golden glasses man used. Anyway, the result was that on the day after the opening of the transfer market, that is, on January 2, 2009, he broke up with AC Milan and returned to Arsenal!
" Arsenal's smuggled goods were returned by the Red and Black Legion"
Sendros, a former defense genius's depravity
Even if you return to Arsenal, the Swiss international has no place to stand
"The gunman secretly sold the Swiss national football players to various clubs, and no one paid attention to the genius in the past"
Sendros, a defective product from the Arsenal
Media reports about Senderos are often seen in the newspapers. Arsenal obviously does not want to leave the Swiss nation at the Emirates Stadium... However, Li Tongfan did not make an offer to Arsenal at this time.
Because Lao Li is not sure whether Professor Wenger will once again reject Newcastle's offer on the grounds that he can't sell players to competitors.
In Li Tongfan's view, the most sure way should be to wait until Senderos is really 'rotten in the pot' and no one cares about it, which is the best time to take action!
Senderos's agent Shakman did not urge Lao Li to make an offer immediately. Obviously, this shrewd man with golden glasses also understood the joints.
In addition to the transfer of players, there is another very important thing for Li Tongfan to do during this transfer period, that is, to be invited to the 2008 World Footballer of the Year Award Ceremony.
For some other reasons, the World Footballer of the Year Award, which was supposed to be presented at the end of 2008, was postponed to January 5th at the Big Brother Theatre in Zurich, Switzerland!
Although before this, the Manchester Post and The Times have vowed to reveal that Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has locked the crown of World Footballer in advance... However, many people are more willing to believe that this World Footballer of the Year selection is definitely in the past decade. The most suspenseful one!
Such a suspense is mainly due to the existence of a person - David Beckham!
(to be continued)