I Just Can Score

Ashley has been in a good mood today. He had the time to go for a run and exercise in the morning. After returning to the office, he took a shower, changed clothes, rested, and sat on a chair to read a magazine.

His good mood comes from transfer negotiations.

Zhen Shaolong's transfer was definitely a big deal. The total value was almost as much as the cost of acquiring the club. He made twice as much money in just two years. The market value of the club has also increased tremendously. It can definitely be said to be quite successful.

As a result, Ashley's mood improved. After he decided to transfer, he would save most of the money for Laura's dowry, and part of it would be used to buy new helicopters, sports cars, and suburban manor properties.

etc.

These thoughts put him in a good mood.

halfway.

Ashley has also considered the situation of this season. He mainly considered the financial aspect. The team's current results are somewhat unexpected. The initial expectations were only "league championship", "UEFA Champions League quarter-finals" and even group qualifying. Participating in the UEFA Cup, now entering the semi-finals of the Champions League, and even hopefully entering the Champions League final, the club's income can also increase a lot.

The income composition of the Champions League is relatively complex, but it can be roughly divided into two aspects: television broadcasting and bonus distribution. Other related ticket income, increased influence, business expansion, etc., are not included in the direct income because they have nothing to do with income distribution.

Among them, the TV broadcast revenue is fixed. Regardless of the performance of each participating team, the overall TV broadcast fee will be allocated based on the league ranking of the previous year. The first place in the league will get 40%, and the second place in the league will get 40%. 30%, the third and fourth in the league are 20% and 10% respectively. Newcastle United was the league champion last season and can get the largest share of 40% of the TV broadcast distribution revenue.

If the Champions League can achieve good results, the increased income will mainly come from bonus distribution.

The rules for bonus distribution are relatively complicated. Each game will be calculated according to the result of the game (win, loss, and tie will affect the bonus amount). And the bonus will be different in each stage of the game. You can also use a very simple and intuitive method. To explain: According to the current amount of the Champions League prize pool, on average, each additional game played can increase the income by nearly one million euros. If you reach the top 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals, you will be allocated a large amount of money. Amount of bonuses, of which the largest amount will be reached by entering the finals, which will reach nearly 4 million euros. If you can win the final championship, there will be an additional bonus of 2 million euros.

After a series of complex calculations, Ashley reached the final conclusion--

Newcastle United reached the semi-finals of the Champions League and received more than 10 million euros in bonus distribution than those who were eliminated in the group.

If you can reach the final, you will get an additional five million euros.

If you can win the final championship, you will get nearly 8 million euros more.

"Bonus!"

"What a good thing!"

Ashley is a rich man worth billions of euros, but most of his assets are stocks in his sports companies, which cannot be liquidated at all.

If you want to force cash out, the result will be a significant reduction in assets.

The club's additional income of 10 to 20 million euros still makes him very happy. The club has also increased its influence, popularity, and business expansion.

Even direct ticket revenue has increased greatly.

Because the home stadium is almost continuously full, he is even considering raising ticket prices to increase additional revenue from home games.

The only thing he didn't consider was bonuses for players.

According to Ashley's businessman's thinking logic, players all have contracts with the club, and they should work hard to participate in games to strive for better results for the club.

That's a given.

Lee Charnley also proposed giving bonuses to the entire team to boost morale and make the players more motivated to compete. Ashley's answer was, "That's a waste!"

"no need!"

"I have never paid bonuses to the team, but we also won the league championship last season. Now, we have entered the semi-finals of the Champions League and the league also has a chance to compete for the championship."

"Keeping the status quo is better than anything else. If bonuses are suddenly released, they (players) will become vampires. As long as they perform well in the future, they will want extra bonuses!"

This was Ashley's idea.

In fact, he just made an excuse and used it to convince himself.

"right!"

"That's what I thought."

Ashley is a very determined businessman, or in other words, every successful person will have the trait of "determination". When he has any ideas or decisions, it is difficult to be convinced by others.

Now when he heard Zhen Shaolong raise the issue of bonuses, Ashley refused decisively, "Impossible!"

"I will not give out any bonuses for winning or losing!"

Ashley refused simply.

Zhen Shaolong is also a very perseverant person, or in other words, the system tasks must be completed. He was also a little annoyed by Ashley's rejection, "I think there should be bonuses, extra bonuses, Mr. Ashley! If If you want to win the game and reach the finals, you must make everyone more motivated!"

"We still have a chance to compete for the championship. The benefits brought by the championship are beyond comparison with a little bonus."

"I still refuse." Ashley continued to shake his head. "I don't think any additional bonus should be given to anyone. That is the wrong approach."

Zhen Shaolong noticed that the fat man was not getting enough, and immediately signaled Owen and Viduka with his eyes.

Irving also spoke, "Mr. Ashley, now the team is in the most important stage. Everyone knows how important the remaining games are..."

"I reject!"

Ashley interrupted Owen simply.

Viduka said, "But, we need..."

"I reject!"

"Dong dong dong..." The door was knocked, and Keegan stood in front of the door and waved hello. After hearing the next few words, he knew what the three of them were doing.

Fighting for a bonus?

OK!

Although he doesn't agree with the players themselves fighting for extra bonuses, it is the right thing to do if they can take a bite out of Ashleigh, a miser.

Keegan's position player, "Mr. Ashley, I think what they said is very reasonable. Now the team needs incentives, and bonuses are also a good way. Of course, I am not fighting for myself. I will work hard regardless of whether there is a bonus or not." Do everything right.”

"..."

Ashley panted and looked at the four people in front of him. He felt that he should call Charnley, otherwise speaking to four people alone would be too passive.

in addition.

He felt as if he owed money and was approached by someone demanding payment, but he obviously did nothing.

What should we do now?

Still want to refuse?

Ashley looked at Zhen Shaolong and Keegan. Both of them were the key to the team, especially Zhen Shaolong. If Zhen Shaolong didn't perform well, it would be difficult for the team to win.

Because the bonus affects the Champions League results, it is definitely not worth the loss.

Then.

Ashley felt that he should find another way. He coughed lightly and said, "Okay, I will consider it. Zhen stays, you all go back to training, and Zhen will bring back the final news."

The four looked at each other.

Keegan still left with Irving and Viduka.

When they just walked out of the room, Ashley suddenly had a smile on his face and whispered to Zhen Shaolong, "Zhen, I know you are doing it for the good of the team and hope to achieve better results. Who doesn't want the Champions League? I am the club chairman, and I also hope to have a championship. But giving bonuses to everyone is not a good idea. How about this, as long as the team can win, I will give you an additional half a million pounds. How about it?"

"..."

Zhen Shaolong was moved.

Although it is not good to betray your teammates and get the bonus by yourself, it is not illegal if no one knows about it. It is just a normal bonus and it seems to be okay if it is spread out?

But...the mission!

Zhen Shaolong said with an upright face, "Mr. Ashley, if it were me...ahem..."

Yes!

"reality"!

He continued, "In short, I still hope to win bonuses for the whole team. This is related to the next game."

He had no specific explanation.

Ashley 'understood' what Zhen Shaolong meant. For the first time, he discovered that Zhen Shaolong was so great and would consider the entire team, not just his own interests.

"Could it be that my previous view of him was wrong?" Ashley looked at Zhen Shaolong carefully, his mind wandering a little, "Last time, Li also said that Zhen's relationship with Laura was not bad, and he was also very profitable... But now , no matter how much money this guy makes, he will definitely be a pauper in the future!"

After some contempt, Ashley felt that there was nothing he could do, because winning or losing in the Champions League was more important. He took a deep breath and decided to talk about the bonus issue, "The bonus can be used, but the specific amount..."

"Four million pounds!" Zhen Shaolong immediately said what he thought was a 'reasonable' figure.

"You go and rob the bank!"

"Three million and nine hundred thousand?" Zhen Shaolong tentatively lowered his voice.

"one million!"

"You are too stingy!"

"One million pounds is not stingy!" Ashley said angrily, "Everyone can get nearly fifty thousand pounds."

"Isn't that stingy?"

"You can't use your salary to measure other people!" Ashley gritted his teeth.

"Otherwise, let's do this, three and a half million pounds." Zhen Shaolong said, "Everyone can get more than two weeks of salary on average. I believe everyone will be very motivated..."

"I can't carry that much cash!"

"..."

Zhen Shaolong couldn't help but admire the reasons Ashley came up with, and the two of them had a heated negotiation.

Ashley is holding on to two million pounds.

Zhen Shaolong thinks that two million and a half million pounds is more reasonable, because the minimum bottom line of the system is two million, so he must exceed the limit to complete the task.

The two glared at each other.

In the end, Zhen Shaolong was the better one because he had more substantial bargaining chips. "If you firmly believe that two million pounds is reasonable, I will refuse to sign the transfer. Yes, I have decided to stay at Newcastle United until the contract is signed." End the free transfer and leave."

"besides……"

"I will pursue Laura openly. To tell the truth, I like Laura very much. British law supports free love. I believe we will be blessed..."