Super Marshal

Stamford Bridge Stadium, London, England.

The atmosphere in the Chelsea chief executive's office was somewhat tense.

Gurley, who took over the management of the club from Peter Kenyon, had an angry look on his face, and sitting opposite him was the 45-year-old Nigerian technical director Emenelo.

This summer is not going well for Chelsea. Both the team and the management have experienced a minor turmoil.

After Luiz Felipe Scolari's dismissal, Chelsea encountered obstacles in selecting a coach, and finally chose the young Andre Villas-Boas. The latter also had the ambition to return to his hometown with glory, make a career at Stamford Bridge, and thus get out of Mourinho's tenure. shadow.

This is exactly the same as Gurley and Emenello's thoughts.

They all want to prove that they are no worse than their predecessors.

And their predecessors are almost all the leading talents in European football, Peter Kenyon and Frank Arneson.

Emenello's career is nothing worth talking about. He has played in the United States, Belgium, Germany and Notts County in England, but that's it. After retiring, he began to transform into a coach, serving as Grant's deputy, and later He followed Grant to Chelsea and served as the scouting director. He had good work skills and was quickly promoted to Scolari's assistant coach.

After Villas-Boas came to power, the position of technical director that Frank Arnesen resigned was still pending. The club finally decided to promote internal promotion and promoted Emenello, but soon, drawbacks appeared.

Introducing a high-level central defender has been Chelsea's biggest problem in the past six months or so. David Luiz has always been the club's first priority in transfer signings. He even fell short of being transferred during the winter break in January. He joined Stamford Bridge bit by bit, but was later shelved for various reasons.

This summer, the team has been in close contact with Benfica to discuss the transfer of David Luiz. The two sides failed to reach an agreement on the price, so they first concentrated on attacking Mata and Lukaku, and then Midfielder Romeu was brought in from Barcelona.

But just when the club was about to turn to David Luiz, Paris Saint-Germain suddenly burst out, catching Chelsea off guard and leaving Gurley and Emenello completely confused.

"What should I do?" Gurley asked in a deep voice.

David Luiz has always been Chelsea's first choice for central defender signings, but now Paris Saint-Germain has taken the lead. This has disrupted Chelsea's original arrangements and plans.

"I didn't expect Paris Saint-Germain to be so efficient. It is said that Mendes personally went to negotiate. He is David Luiz's agent. The player and Paris Saint-Germain also hit it off, so the transfer was completed in just two days. It was settled, we didn't even receive any news, they had already signed the contract." Emenello was also very depressed.

Who would believe that I was not prepared before?

More importantly, the price offered by Paris Saint-Germain is only 30 million euros, which is only 5 million euros more than Chelsea's previous offer, and this price is completely within the acceptable range of Chelsea.

"Oh my god, with the current situation in European football, there is such a shortage of central defenders, what should we do next?" Gurley felt that his head was as big as a bucket. Emenello still lacks experience, movement and efficiency in this aspect. They are all too slow and cannot keep up with the pace of the transfer market.

You know, today's European transfer market is like a battle for football resources, and the quality of the operator has a great relationship.

At the very least, if Arnesen was here, David Luiz would probably win.

"Our second target is Thiago Silva from AC Milan, and our third target is Alderweireld from Chinatown. Both central defenders have attracted the attention of many teams. I think we should Do it as soon as possible,” Ermenello suggested.

Gurley breathed out a heavy breath, picked up the phone on the table, pressed a number, and called.

Soon, Abramovich's voice came on the phone.

The Russians loudly asked on the phone why David Luiz's transfer failed. Gurley had to explain repeatedly in a low voice that there was indeed a mistake in the transfer operation. At the same time, he also sought advice from Abramovich. I hope to turn to Thiago Silva and win this second target as soon as possible.

Everyone knows that AC Milan is most short of money.

After a full ten minutes, Gurley hung up the phone, raised his head, and looked at Emenello with evil intentions.

"The boss has agreed. No matter what, we must get Thiago Silva as soon as possible and stop making mistakes."

Gurley can completely understand Abramovich's mood at this moment. He failed to win David Luiz and Chelsea suffered heavy losses because there was another outstanding central defender missing in the transfer market and players became even more scarce. Yago Silva's worth will definitely be higher than before.

From David Luiz to Thiago Silva, Chelsea paid at least 10 million euros more. No matter how rich Abramovich is, his heart will definitely bleed.

If they mess up again this time, what awaits Gurley and Emenello will be more than just a scolding.

Emenello knew this very well, so he immediately took out his mobile phone and found his partner in Italy, hoping to make an appointment with AC Milan General Manager Galliani as soon as possible.

The call was quickly connected, but just when Ermenello had just explained what he meant, the person on the other end of the phone gave him a bolt from the blue, which shocked him so much that he almost dropped his phone.

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"What?"

At the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, ​​Spain, Barcelona President Russell jumped up from his seat.

"What did you say?"

"The latest news I just received is that AC Milan center back Thiago Silva has successfully transferred to Paris Saint-Germain for a sky-high price of 50 million euros. It is estimated that it will be officially announced in the next two days."

Technical director Zubizarretta's words made Russell's face change. Thiago Silva was one of their most important signings this summer, but now he was taken over by Paris Saint-Germain. This...

"Fifty million euros..." Russell muttered to himself, his face full of dejection.

The wealthy people in the Middle East are wealthy. When Manchester City signed a lot of signings, the entire European football world saw it, and now Paris Saint-Germain is obviously following the old path of Manchester City.

Fortunately, everyone was still laughing at Paris Saint-Germain for just bringing in veterans. As a result, they either didn't make a move, and when they did, they made a series of big moves, from Pastore to David Luiz, and now Thiago Xi. Silva, Paris Saint-Germain has quietly spent more than 100 million euros.

"There are not many excellent central defenders in the current transfer market." Zubizarreta reminded with anxiety.

"Who else?"

"After the transfers of David Luiz and Thiago Silva, there are only two popular candidates left, both in Chinatown."

Russell frowned, "Otamendi and Alderweireld?"

"Yes, Otamendi is our No. 2 signing target, but according to the news we have received, Real Madrid is also interested in this player, Manchester United is interested in Alderweireld, and Chelsea It is very possible to switch to the two central defenders in Chinatown after losing David Luiz and Thiago Silva.”

"What about Chinatown's attitude?" Russell asked.

Zubizarreta's face became a little strange, "Not for sale!"

"It's not for sale?" Russell almost laughed out loud. "It's not for sale. How much do they want?"

But Zubizarreta did not answer, but looked at Russell with a tacit expression.

The Barcelona president suddenly thought, "Termination fee?"

"Alderweireld's release clause is 40 million euros, but Otamendi's release clause is as high as 50 million euros."

"What the hell!" Russell cursed again.

"But the current situation is that even if we are willing to pay the termination fee, Chinatown may not be willing to let go."

If Chinatown refuses to let go, even if Barcelona pays the settlement fee, at least it will have to pay tens of millions of euros more in taxes and fees, which is absolutely unacceptable to Barcelona.

"Damn Paris Saint-Germain, damn Middle Eastern bastards, why did they come to European football for no reason to disrupt the situation? The entire transfer market has been completely disrupted by them. What good does it do them to make the players worth such a high price?"

By the end of Russell's words, he was almost furious.

Barcelona has just completed the transfer of Cesc Fabregas at a cost of 50 million euros. This is Russell's explanation to the fans. If he pays liquidated damages for Otamendi at this time, Barcelona will have no choice but to contact the bank. Take on debt.

But the current situation is very bad. Puyol's surgery is destined to miss the start of the game. If a central defender cannot be introduced in time, Guardiola will not be able to justify it. By then, the team's performance will be affected, and all fans will regard it as The anger was directed at management.

Russell was elected by the fans, and he must be responsible to the fans.

"I will think about it carefully, and your technical department and scouting team will also carefully examine other candidates."

Russell said with some frustration.

Fifty million euros is indeed too expensive for Barcelona now.

Not to mention, even if Barcelona is willing to pay the 50 million euros, it still depends on Chinatown’s face.

This dark pony team, which managed to reach fourth place in the league last season and entered the Champions League this season, now has ambitions to compete in the Champions League and gain a foothold in the top four of La Liga. How can it be easily sold? A star player?

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While the entire European football world is still immersed in the shock of the two central defenders David Luiz and Thiago Silva switching to Paris Saint-Germain, the French giants have quietly officially announced the signing progress.

Antero Enrique summoned media reporters and held a press conference to officially announce that the team had introduced 20-year-old midfielder N'Golo Can from Boulogne of the French Second League through player exchange. special.

Also in the form of player exchange, African-American teenager Kurzawa was introduced from Monaco, and defender Aurier was introduced from the French second division team Lens, which was relegated this season.

Except for Aurier, who performed well in the Ligue 1 last season, these three players are unknown to either Kante or Kurzawa. However, Paris Saint-Germain always exchanged famous players in the team. Unlike before, The pattern of swapping Nene for Azpilicueta is exactly the same.

This seemingly disadvantageous exchange of players would be understandable if only one transaction was made, but the repeated use of this method to recruit players has to make people doubt that this is Paris Saint-Germain's intention. Intentional reorganization of young people.

Antero Enrique said at the press conference that all transfer transactions are for the longer-term development of the club.

But as to who will take over Paris Saint-Germain, Antero Enrique is silent.

Just two days after announcing the introduction of three young players, Paris Saint-Germain made another gain in the transfer market.