The Day I Played with Ronaldo

Ronaldo had no game assignments in June, but he had a series of commercials, programs, photo plans, etc., and he was busy until July before returning home to Rio de Janeiro.

Ricardo never had time to go back, and only contacted Ronaldo by phone, but Ronaldo never mentioned coming to Sao Paulo.

What is the purpose of his sudden visit?

After the training was over, the players went home one after another, and Ricardo went to join Ronaldo.

The club originally planned to entertain Ronaldo, but Ronaldo declined, and the two brothers did not go out to avoid being disturbed by the fans, so they returned to the house rented by Ricardo and asked the nanny to cook a dinner.

Legend has it that Ronaldo used his transfer signing fee to hire a personal trainer, which was publicized as a symbol of Ronaldo's professionalism; Ricardo spent a lot of money to hire a nanny who can cook nutritious meals.

At the dinner table, they chatted casually. After eating, Rico returned to his own room. Ronaldo sat on the sofa and finally expressed his intention: "Actually, I came today because of your transfer."

"About my transfer?" Ricardo didn't know why.

"After the Copa Libertadores, Inter Milan approached Sao Paulo, you know that?"

Ricardo nodded. In fact, he had already learned that Oriali had contacted Farah and offered a tentative contract offer, the terms of which were quite sincere.

"But it was not negotiated at that time," Ronaldo shrugged. "Inter Milan's initial offer was 7 million U.S. dollars, and it was finally raised to 10 million U.S. dollars. Sao Paulo has never let go."

Ricardo was a little dissatisfied: "Why don't you just activate my liquidated damages clause? It's only 15 million U.S. dollars."

"After all, the economic situation from last year until now is not very good," Ronaldo said, "Mr. Moratti can't spend too much money. And the club's signings are not only you, but also other big money."

Ricardo felt a little resentful: "It's just a price difference of 5 million US dollars. I don't believe that even this little money can't be paid out."

Ronaldo was a little embarrassed: "It's really not a big amount, but Inter Milan really appreciates you and hopes you can join."

"So they asked you to be a lobbyist? To persuade Sao Paulo to accept a $10 million offer?"

"Yep,

Well, actually, I hope you can cooperate. "Ronaldo is no longer hinting, but expressing.

Licado understood in seconds, but he sneered: "This is impossible. Dadado, I hope to fight side by side with you, but I will never take actions such as strikes from training and strikes for my own benefit." Blackmail the club. I'm a professional footballer!"

Ronaldo sighed: "In this case, your transfer may have more twists and turns."

Ricardo was unmoved: "Then don't transfer for the time being. Anyway, even if I sign a contract with me now, I will not be able to land in Serie A until next year. I will play for another year and let Inter Milan see. Not worth 15 million."

Several big transfers in the summer of 2002 and winter of 2003, if you look at the same position, the cost of Divaio's transfer to Juventus is about 28 million US dollars, and the cost of Anelka's transfer from Paris Saint-Germain to Manchester City It was about $18 million, while Inter Milan sold half of Adriano's ownership to Parma for $15 million. Ricardo never thinks that he is worse than these three people.

"It's definitely worth it. If you have an EU passport, the club is willing to pay even 30 million US dollars," Ronaldo laughed. "You really don't think about it?"

"Forget it. Dadado, I have my way of doing things. I'm serious about football."

Ronaldo couldn't help but sighed again, "Okay, I'll go and talk to Mr. Juventio tomorrow, and I hope there will be a good result."

Speaking of this, Ronaldo took the initiative to change the topic, not wanting to cause Ricardo's unhappiness.

The next day, Ronaldo and Juventus met, but the result was far from ideal. Facing the number one football player in the world, Juventio's attitude is very clear: Either spend 15 million US dollars to activate Ricardo's break-of-contract clause, or avoid the negotiation.

After Ronaldo returned to Rio de Janeiro, Juventio and Ricardo had an interview, and they both hoped to renew the contract with Ricardo.

Ricardo’s contract has only been signed for half a year. Of course, he doesn’t want to renew the contract immediately, because even if Sao Paulo gives him a maximum salary, it is many times less than what European clubs can offer, but it will definitely increase his break-contract bonus. Create obstacles for his transfer next year.

But Juventio's attitude was also very firm. Ricardo didn't want to offend him too much, so he could only perfunctory for the time being and let Farah and Juventio start negotiations, but set the conditions higher and talk slowly.

It is impossible not to talk about it. If he doesn't show a cooperative attitude, the club can put him on the bench and not let him play.

It's not like last year. Last year he was a free agent. If the club dared to play this kind of trick on him, he could directly transfer and leave.

But soon, Ricardo's embarrassment was resolved. In addition to Inter Milan, several other giants began to offer offers to Sao Paulo, including AC Milan, Roma, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Arsenal and so on.

Among them, the offers from Bayern and Liverpool were tentative. After being rejected once or twice, they were in a wait-and-see state; while Real Madrid and AC Milan were really determined to sign Ricardo. After being rejected several times, they directly opened Licardo. Excessive termination clauses.

Kaka, who has basically reached an agreement with AC Milan, also visits Ricardo from time to time, acting as a lobbyist for AC Milan.

Ricardo asked Farah not to rush to start contract negotiations with these two clubs, and only use their quotations as a bargaining chip to deal with the clubs.

What made Riccardo angry was that Inter Milan did not raise their offer in such a big scene. Do you really think you've got me?

Although Inter Milan is also a great giant, but if Ronaldo is not there, Ricardo would not want to go.

However, this season's Inter Milan seems to be really stretched in terms of transfer funds. They only introduced the super substitute Cruz from Argentina, Van der Meyde, Luciano, Kiley Gonzalez, Brechet, at a very low price. Karagounis and others, there were almost no signings of more than 10 million in the whole process.

Therefore, it is understandable that Inter Milan has doubts about spending $15 million to sign itself. After all, it is no longer the golden age of Serie A spending money like water. Now Serie A as a whole has gone downhill, superstars have left one after another, and the salary structure is no longer the world's top.

So Riccardo thought for a long time, and decided to renew his contract with Sao Paulo first. Of course, the breach of contract fee should not be too high, and he will seek a transfer next season. And in the next year, he will use his performance to impress Inter Milan and let Inter Milan know that even if it costs 20 million or 30 million to introduce him, it is still worth it.