Football's No. 1 Prodigal Son

The new season is coming, and the new season is coming.

At this time, there is still more than half a month before the opening of the winter transfer window. Before that, he has to arrange the club's work first.

First, he has to deal with the club's current chairman David Bernstein.

Bernstein is a loyal fan of Manchester City. He took over Manchester City when Manchester City fell into the third-tier league and successfully promoted Manchester City to the Premier League twice in two years.

In Yang Luo's plan, he is an indispensable figure.

San Dezi is responsible for business operations, and he is responsible for handling the team's affairs. This will be Yang Luo's right-hand man.

And now that the club has just changed hands, Yang Luo also needs to use his prestige to stabilize the morale of the troops and reduce the loss of staff.

But David Bernstein frowned at this time: "Mr. Yang, I'm going to resign."

Yang Luo looked at him: "Mr. Bernstein, Manchester City needs you."

Bernstein nodded and said: "I still have deep feelings for Manchester City, but now the team's development path seems to be somewhat inconsistent with me, so..."

Yang Luo naturally knew what he meant.

He had paid attention to Manchester City's history before and knew that David Bernstein would resign soon because of his disagreement with the then Manchester City coach Kevin Keegan.

Bernstein believed that the team should not introduce too many famous stars, which would put a lot of pressure on the team's finances.

But Keegan was obsessed with famous stars, which made Bernstein very dissatisfied.

In the end, Bernstein resigned as chairman of the club.

Yang Luo said: "Mr. Bernstein, I know you are dissatisfied with the club's signings. But now it's different, because I agree with you."

Bernstein was stunned.

Yang Luo was very sincere: "I will not allow Mr. Keegan to continue to introduce a large number of famous mature men. My next main target is players under the age of 25."

Bernstein looked at Yang Luo carefully and fell into deep thought.

Yang Luo said again: "Moreover, Mr. Keegan does not fit my long-term plan, so he will not stay as Manchester City's head coach for too long."

Bernstein's face moved slightly. The disagreement between him and Keegan was the biggest reason for his resignation.

He thought about it and said: "Then I want to ask, Mr. Yang, what is your long-term plan?"

Yang Luo said: "To become the first giant in England!"

Bernstein was stunned for a moment and smiled bitterly: "Mr. Yang, can't we discuss something practical?"

Yang Luo said seriously: "Do you think I'm kidding?"

Bernstein was really stunned this time.

He looked at Yang Luo seriously: "Mr. Yang, this is not something that can be done overnight. It will take at least ten years of continuous cultivation..."

Yang Luo smiled: "I'm still young."

Bernstein was stunned.

After a long while, he nodded: "Okay, I believe you."

Yang Luo smiled with satisfaction: "Mr. Bernstein, I hope we have a pleasant cooperation!"

Bernstein also smiled and shook his hand.

With Bernstein's stay, the general framework of the club will not change much, and Yang Luo's next task is to meet with the coaching team and players.

Before the acquisition, he already knew the current team list of Manchester City.

Goalkeeper Schmeichel, Weaver, Nash, defender Dunn, Chavey, Distin, Howie, Bischoff, Metom, Ritchie, Niklas Jensen, Wickens, midfielder Sun Jihai, Vivian Foe, Horlock, Sak, Benabia, Negua, Berkovic, Tiato, Wright-Phillips, Duffield, forward Anelka, Got, McCann, Huckby, Wanchope and Killen.

Of course, there is also an old Haaland who is about to retire.

Yes, it was the old Haaland who was abandoned by Roy Keane, the father of the cannibalistic kid.

Looking at this lineup, Yang Luo couldn't help curling his lips.

What is this!

A typical configuration of a mid-to-lower-level Premier League team.

From the perspective of an old fan like him, this lineup is very lackluster.

Old Schmeichel is very famous, but he is about to retire at the age of 39, so he can't be counted on.

On the back line, Dunn, Distin, Nicolas Jensen and others are still somewhat famous, but they can't be called first-line players.

As for the midfield line, Sun Jihai, who often appears on the right midfield this season, is obviously more suitable for the right back. Captain Benabia is about to retire, Wright-Phillips is still young, and as for Vivian Foe...

Yang Luo couldn't help sighing.

He still has to go for a heart check.

The most famous forwards are of course Anelka and Wanchope, but it is unrealistic to expect them to hit the championship. Although Gott is the biggest contributor to Manchester City's promotion, he is obviously not capable enough in the Premier League.

Moreover, their overall age is relatively old. Except for Dunn, Distin, Sun Jihai, Anelka and Wanchope who are still in their prime, the other main players are already over 30 and urgently need to face blood transfusion.

As for Vivian Foe, Yang Luo hopes that he can retire. After all, football can never be higher than life and death.

In general, this lineup is almost not in his plan.

Of course, the one who is least in the plan is their head coach Mr. Kevin Keegan.

This former Golden Globe winner is obviously not as successful as a coach as a player, and his 442 tactics will eventually be slowly eliminated, so Yang Luo really has no reason to keep him.

Of course, he would not rush to change the head coach in the middle of the season. After all, the team's performance was relatively stable and there was no reason to change the coach.

So, after he settled with Bernstein, he made an appointment with Kevin Keegan.

Kevin Keegan is 51 years old this year, which is considered to be a middle-aged coach. He is not tall, but he looks very energetic.

The two exchanged a few simple greetings, and then Yang Luo said, "Mr. Keegan, do you have any ideas about the club's first-team personnel now?"

Keegan was also very direct: "Mr. Yang, are you going to add players in the winter transfer window?"

Yang Luo nodded: "I have this idea, of course it depends on whether there is a suitable opportunity."

Keegan thought for a while: "If possible, I want to introduce a left winger and a striker."

Yang Luo asked politely: "Do you have a target candidate?"

Keegan did not hesitate: "McManaman and Robbie Fowler! They are undoubtedly talented players. And McManaman's contract at Real Madrid is about to expire, it will be a very cost-effective deal."

Yang Luo's mind was buzzing when he heard it. These two people are good, but one is old and the other is prone to injury. This is really a very average cost-effectiveness.

And it was because of these two transactions in history that Manchester City's financial pressure increased rapidly, and Bernstein also resigned because of this.

Keegan, this old guy, is really...

This also strengthened Yang Luo's determination to fire him next summer.