There is a dream called football

The summer in Porto is not as hot as the capital. After returning here, Li Qiao and Lorinda enjoyed a few days of leisurely time.

Cycling.

jogging.

shop.

Enjoying the delicious food, everything is so peaceful, but soon Li Qiao will have to worry about the new season.

Porto's attitude towards Li Qiao is very clear, either to sign a new contract, increase his salary, but also increase the liquidated damages to 40 million.

Or leave for 15 million euros.

Of course, Li Qiao can leave for 8 million euros. This is legal, but it will ruin his character. Think about Neuer later. He originally left Schalke for free in the summer of 2012, but he told Bayern that he would definitely leave.

A transfer fee was required for Schalke, so Bayern spent money in advance to buy Neuer in 2011.

If you want to live in Europe, it's best not to get into trouble with the club. Just imagine that those players who fall out with their old clubs will actually be unlucky in the long run.

For example, Adebayor, Cassano, Balotelli and others did not have good results in the end.

So Li Qiao accepted the club's conditions. He would only leave if someone offered him 15 million euros.

So Porto officially listed Li Qiao on the transfer market for 15 million euros.

Soon Sosa received offers from many clubs.

Fiorentina in Serie A.

Sevilla in La Liga.

Monaco in Ligue 1.

Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga.

There was also Benfica, but Sosa immediately hung up the call. In Sosa's words, he would rather open a restaurant than play football at Benfica.

Just when the offers were pouring in, someone came directly to the door, and he was Benix.

Li Qiao was still a little surprised when he saw the red-faced Spaniard at the door of the restaurant.

Benitez is so famous. He is currently the coach of Liverpool and a master tactician in world football. He will become even more famous in the future.

Perhaps it was the enthusiasm of the Spaniards, or perhaps it was the fact that Spain and Portugal were so similar. Benitez felt as if he was back in Madrid when he stepped forward to hug Li Qiao.

"Haha, I heard you are here, it turns out you are."

"Please come inside, the things here are pretty good."

"good."

Lorinda didn't know Benitez, but he seemed to be Li Qiao's friend, so she quickly pulled out a stool.

"Let me see what's delicious."

As he spoke, Benitez took the menu, looked at it, and ordered a seafood risotto.

"Raphael, what do you want to do in Porto?"

Li Qiao asked knowingly. If he came to the door at this time, it was 100% about the transfer.

"Haha, I came to Porto to take some time off from my busy schedule."

"hehe."

Benitez actually ate it and seemed to be enjoying it, saying, "It's delicious, it's delicious."

It was hard for Li Qiao to say anything. It was better for the other party to take the initiative in this kind of thing, otherwise it would be a bit of a loss of status.

Just when Li Qiao was doubtful, Benitez finished a seafood risotto, then wiped his mouth and said: "Li Qiao, come to Liverpool."

At this time, Liverpool has Kewell and Garcia on the wing, but the problem is that both of them have glass bodies, especially Kewell.

This is caused by injuries all year round, and there is no good solution under modern medical conditions. This is what Benitez is most worried about.

After all, it is impossible to go a long season without getting injured, and once Kewell is injured, he will definitely not recover in the short term.

It is for this reason that Benitez is determined to win Li Qiao.

Li Qiao thought for a moment and said, "Raphael, to tell you the truth, Jose also approached me before you, but I refused."

Benitez was surprised, but also felt it was reasonable.

"I want to hear the reason for your refusal."

"Because he can't give me the main position."

"That's it?" Benitez found it incredible. Modern football has so many games a year, and many times there are even double matches a week. Who can guarantee who will be the main player? This is not the era of Platini.

"Then I think you are a bit willful, and I can't guarantee that you will be the main force."

"Haha, but I am willing to accept your invitation."

Benitez was startled and even more confused.

"Haha, why is this?"

"Because you need me."

Of course, Li Qiao didn't want to talk about the miracle of Istanbul, because he didn't know if there would be one. Even if there was one, if he said it now, he would only be regarded as a madman.

But what Li Qiao said is indeed true. Kewell is actually not only injured, he also has a blood disease, but that was only known later. Therefore, when it comes to competing with Kewell, Li Qiao is confident that he will win.

A main position on the lower wing.

Benitez smiled and said: "I didn't expect us to reach a consensus so quickly, which means I can make an offer."

Li Qiao nodded, it was already mid-August, and his future should really be decided, as that would be good for his new season.

Benitez originally thought that he would have to fight and go through some twists and turns, but the reality was easier than he imagined.

What's more important is that Li Qiao has played enough games for the national team and there are no problems with his labor certificate. I'm really happy.

"Raphael, there is one last thing I want to be honest about."

"Please tell me."

Li Qiao revealed his contract with Porto to Benitez.

"Raphael, so don't bargain, because this is the lowest price."

Benitez was stunned. He was originally prepared to bargain because the first offer was intentional, but he didn't expect that the situation this time was very special.

"No problem, this amount of money is nothing to Liverpool, I promise you."

"And the jersey number."

Regarding this, Li Qiao doesn't seem to have many choices. There are people wearing No. 10, No. 9, and No. 7. It is impossible for Li Qiao to let them out. Even Li Qiao, who later became famous, would not do such a thing.

, lose character.

But Li Qiao also didn’t want to memorize a random number.

"I want number 99."

"99? Are you kidding?"

"No, I'm serious. Of course it would be better if you gave me No. 9 or No. 10."

Benix smiled and shook his head, "This is impossible."

"Then it'll be 99."

As for the salary, I discussed it with Sosa. Commission was indispensable this time. At this time, Li Qiao was qualified to discuss the commission.

Two days later.

European and domestic media reported the latest news at the same time. Li Qiao transferred to Liverpool. The transfer fee was 15 million euros, equivalent to 12 million pounds. The two parties signed a four-year contract. Li Qiao's annual salary was 1.5 million euros.

This news also brought a direct impact, that is, CCTV decided to buy the broadcast rights of this season’s Premier League at any cost.

Among them, the first round of the Premier League between Liverpool and Tottenham has been confirmed to be broadcast, and domestic fans are looking forward to Li Qiao starting.

Coming to a brand new city, Li Qiao was not only excited and looking forward to it, but also a little worried. After all, the Premier League was too fierce.