Star Coach

Less than a week after the summer transfer window opened, Hoffenheim completed four transfers, strengthened the midfield and backcourt, and could cope with the next season's games without the frontcourt players leaving.

The summer signings were declared over, and the next step was to sell players, which was Rothaus's stage. Jiangshan had communicated with Hopp and Rothaus, and except for the players he brought in, everyone else could be sold.

The first player to be put on the shelf was right-back Powell. Although he was 27 years old, he performed well this season and scored 6 goals, which could be called a defender with a knife. His value has reached 2 million marks, which is quite high.

Mainz, Aachen and Mannheim in the German second division are all interested in introducing him. Powell himself hopes to join Mannheim, after all, he is close to home and convenient for his family. Mannheim took the opportunity to lower the price, and Rothaus refused directly, opening negotiations with Aachen and Mainz.

Jiangshan did not publish anything, even though Aachen still had a Chinese player Xie Hui; and at this time, the head coach of Mainz was Klopp. As long as the players leave Hoffenheim, it has nothing to do with Jiangshan, and he is too lazy to care.

Especially Powell and him are purely working relationships. They support each other at work and do not have too many private negotiations. It is a very relaxed relationship.

Rothaus's negotiation skills are still quite good. At the last moment, Aachen bought Powell for 2.1 million marks.

Hoffenheim's operation speed is getting faster and faster. Rothaus quickly cleared out redundant staff. Several players who once opposed Jiangshan were kicked out and recovered a sum of money.

Hoffenheim spent less than 2 million marks to buy loaned players. Now the income from selling players has exceeded 4 million marks, with a profit of 2 million marks.

Of course, including the bonuses spent by the team, Hopp's net investment is still around 5 million marks. For him, 5 million marks to buy an upgrade quota is super value, and Jiangshan mostly introduces young people, who can be used for many years. In the next few years, they will be in a profitable state.

The European transfer market is hot, and 2001 is a crazy year. Zidane transferred to Real Madrid; Buffon, Thuram, and Nedved joined Juventus; AC Milan bought Inzaghi and Rui Costa at sky-high prices.

Mendieta also contacted Jiangshan at this time, "Mr. Cooper is leaving Inter Milan."

"I received the news." Jiangshan was very calm. He knew it in his previous life, so there was nothing surprising. "You want to leave too?"

"How did you know?" Mendieta was a little surprised. "Mr. Alberto wants me to transfer to Italy. This may be my last big contract."

Alberto Toldera is Mendieta's agent and is working on Mendieta's transfer. He spread the word that Mendieta will join AC Milan, but in fact, it was Lazio that was privately approached. Combining various factors, Lazio is indeed the most suitable transfer target for Mendieta.

"I don't recommend you to go to Italy. The tactical environment there is not suitable for you to play."

"Don't joke, I'm the winner of the European Golden Ball Award, can't I adapt to Serie A?" Mendieta was full of confidence, "Now is my last chance, I don't worry about the environment at all."

After Valencia won the Champions League, Mendieta successfully won the Golden Ball Award and defeated Figo.

"It's a pity that you coach an amateur team. If it was a professional team, I would definitely follow you." Mendieta continued.

Jiangshan smiled, "No, I can't afford it. In any case, the future is in your own hands. I wish you good luck, brother."

"Thank you!"

Mendieta was polite, and Jiangshan also understood. If you can't change, don't change. The most important thing is to do yourself well. What he wants to change is his own team.

He left Germany and the plane just landed in China. He received another transatlantic call from Europe.

"Hello, Mr. Terim." Jiangshan was a little surprised that Fatih Terim actually called him, "Excuse me..."

"Mr. Jiangshan Cook, come to be my assistant coach? I have promised AC Milan to become their head coach. I believe I can play the beautiful football I dream of in Milan." The Turk was full of confidence.

He met Jiangshan once when he was at Wukang University. At that time, Terim was at the peak of his coaching career. He led Galatasaray to win the league, cup, UEFA Cup and Super Cup, becoming the first four-time champion in the Turkish league, shocking the European continent.

Milan's top management replaced old Maldini because of Terim's performance. The team also made a lot of signings, and its desire to play offensive football was obvious.

"First assistant coach?"

"No, I'm mainly responsible for opponent analysis and video production. But I'm optimistic about you, you will be successful in the future." Trim continued, "I've paid attention to your performance in Hoffenheim, and the amateur league is not very persuasive."

"Come to my side, Serie A is the best league in the world, you will get a lot of growth."

Jiangshan directly refused, "Sorry, I still have a contract."

He didn't even want to say that Trim would be fired in November 2001, and then Ancelotti would take office and start a luxurious trip. If he was the first assistant coach, when Trim was fired, he could still fight for a temporary job and strive to become a regular coach. He was just a small assistant coach, so there was no need to give up Hoffenheim's job.

"I just landed and you called me. You are very good at keeping time." Jiangshan answered Rothaus's call again.

"Of course, I wish I could control all the time." Rothaus said complacently, "I have something to discuss with you, about the team."

"Just take care of the team's transfer affairs, and I'll talk about other things when I get back. I'm going to film now, so I don't have time to talk to you." Buying a house and filming are his two major businesses during his rest time. Buying a house is an investment, and filming is a hobby. He is good at both.

"Do you still want me to bring you some local specialties?" Jiang Shan saw that Rothaus didn't hang up, and teased, "The embroidery in the Magic City is still okay, but it can't be eaten."

"No, it's not this problem. The boss asked me to talk to you about the new contract. He is a little anxious." Rothaus said quietly.

"I don't think it's a big deal! It's okay, I'll talk about it when I get back. Next season, I'll still be in the team." Jiang Shan comforted a few words and hung up the phone.

No wonder Hope and Rothaus were anxious. The team won the championship undefeated, which was full of gold content. German and even European teams saw it. There are already German second division teams that have taken the lead, but they just haven't contacted Jiangshan himself.

"It seems that I'm still missing an agent." Jiang Shan muttered and rushed to the set.

He still has acting offers. Simon Yam recommended him a TV role before, Luo Yi, who plays the football coach in "Ambition", the second male lead, with a lot of scenes.

It took him about a month to shoot the scenes in this drama. In addition to him, there are also Lu Yi, Zhang Ting, Shen Aojun and other leading actors. Others have already started filming and have also finished some of their scenes. He is the one who joined the main group halfway.

The pressure is not small.