There is a dream called football

Entering November, the weather in Portugal has started to get cooler, and the first half of the season has also entered the most intensive stage of the schedule. The Christmas schedule is about to begin.

At this time, Mourinho's men injured several generals. First, the main right back Paulo Ferreira was injured. The team doctor estimated that he would be out for a month.

What worries Mourinho the most is the injury of Russian winger Alenichev. Porto does not have strong reserves on the wing and can only use Carlos Alberto as a guest winger.

When Morais mentioned Li Qiao, Mourinho was also moved, but...

"What we need now is the kind of player who can be used immediately when he comes. In the Champions League and the league, I can't give him two or three games to adapt."

The assistant coach's heart also skipped a beat. Two or three games? A player who came up from the second team can reach the top position in two or three games. That's a genius, but Mourinho can't even give him such a small amount of time.

"What I need is the kind of player who has proven himself in the top league, you should know what I mean?"

Of course Morais understands.

"That can only be done during the winter break."

Mourinho also nodded, "That's the only way."

*****

Jorge Pinto da Costa.

The boss of Porto, a shrewd businessman, has three favorite things: money, money.

Apart from that, he may only love football more.

Mourinho is a man of great power and rarely meets with his boss unless he has something important to do.

In the office.

Pinto was playing with his puppy. Mourinho had no interest in pets and just laughed with him.

After coming back to his senses, Pinto asked his secretary to take the dog away. He knew that Jose must have something to say when he came.

Pinto poured a cup of coffee for Mourinho, then spread his hands and said with a smile: "Tell me what you want to see me for."

Mourinho spoke about the team's recent situation, "Although qualifying for the Champions League group stage has not yet been determined, I am confident that we can advance to the top 16. As for the league, I don't think Sporting Lisbon and Benfica will cause too much trouble for us.

difficulty."

"Very good, very good, we should be the best team in Portugal."

The two of them had a tacit understanding. Pinto knew why Mourinho was here, but a master's fight requires a sense of ritual and he had to take his time.

After the report, Mourinho began to talk about the difficulties and reported to several injured players.

Pinto frowned when he heard about Ferreira's injury. He quite liked this player, a hard-working right back.

"Say hello to Paul for me."

"I know."

Now it’s time to get to the point.

"Pinto, I need to buy a few people during the winter break."

Pinto was waiting for this sentence. He crossed his hands behind his head in a comfortable posture and said, "List?"

Mourinho tore a piece of paper from his little notebook and handed it over, "This is it."

Pinto looked at it.

Camoranesi.

Mourinho thought over and over about the choice of winger. One that was too expensive was impossible, and one that was too cheap was useless, so he thought of the Italian Camoranesi.

Pinto clicked Camoranesi's name and asked, "Is it possible that Juventus will let him go?"

"If I can send you an offer of 15 million euros, I think we can negotiate."

Pinto's heart skipped a beat, 15 million? That much money?

He continued to read, "Recoba?"

He picked up the pen and smiled: "I'll help you cross this out. It shouldn't be possible. This is not a matter of 15 million. Even 25 million will be difficult."

Mourinho could only smile bitterly in his heart.

"Cowell."

Australian winger, Pinto reckons this one shouldn't be expensive.

"How much do you estimate it will cost to do this?"

"Eight million pounds might be enough to impress Liverpool."

Pinto was a little moved. This was a reasonable price, and the problem was solved for about 10 million euros.

"I don't think the Russian will be out for a long time, so just buy Kewell."

"hehe."

In fact, in Mourinho's plan, Kewell is the last choice, because the Australians are too glassy, ​​but a healthy Kewell is a world-class winger, so buying him is a gamble.

"Okay." Mourinho thought the matter would be settled like this, but he didn't expect Pinto to also come up with something.

"For you."

"A Christmas present? That's too early."

Mourinho saw things packed in cardboard boxes.

"Open it and take a look. You will definitely thank me."

Mourinho opened the box with a smile, and then the smile on his face suddenly froze, and he saw a contract inside.

Why does the boss look so bitter when he gives you a new contract? That's because Mourinho doesn't want to stay in Porto for a long time. That's what he said, golden scales are not in the pool. People like Mourinho will fly high sooner or later.

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Pinto smiled and said: "The annual salary has been increased for you. It is now 2 million euros. If we sign for 4 years, you will have no worries."

After winning the UEFA Cup last year, Pinto planned to secure Mourinho with a long-term contract, but Jose prevaricated, but this time Pinto was serious.

"I don't want to talk about contract extension now. Let's wait until the end of the season. It's fair to me and the club."

Pinto smiled and said: "No need, no matter how bad your performance in leading the team is, I have decided to renew your contract."

The topic froze, and Mourinho knew that it was going to be difficult. It seemed that the money would definitely not be available this time, so he found an excuse and left.

We are all smart people. There is no need for Pinto to point it out directly, but the meaning is actually very clear, that is, it is an exchange.

To be fair, Mourinho does not complain about Pinto. He needs to give the club a stable future. Of course, he also has selfish motives. If he really wins the Champions League, is it possible for him to stay in Porto?

The answer is obviously no.

Walking on the road to the training center, Mourinho was in a dilemma. At this time, laughter and laughter came from not far away. Looking over, it was the B team training.

Mourinho thought of Li Qiao again.

"I can use you, but I can only give you sporadic opportunities to play. Will you understand?"

For young people, this is cruel, and Mourinho is very good to his players, so he decided to talk to Li Qiao.

*****

This secret conversation was arranged in a Michelin restaurant. Mourinho was very careful. If you can't reach an agreement, you should continue to return to the B team and pretend that nothing happened, so confidentiality is very important.

When Li Qiao arrived, Mourinho was staring at the blueberry ice cream in a daze.

"boss."

Mourinho calmed down and said, "Just call me Jose, I like this title."

Li Qiao also knew that in Europe, calling someone by name means being close, so he was not polite.

"Jose."