winning hand

"Milan agreed to let us choose a few of their players as substitutes. It just so happened that now Bresciano has gone to Fiorentina and I sold Simplicio to Roma. We really need people. I discussed it with them.

, they sold half of the ownership of Abbiati to us for 00,000, and it will be ours to use next season. Then, we will choose one of their forwards, Borriello and Matri, to offset 00,000. Do you think it is okay?

?”

"Choose one between Borriello or Matri?" Li Bin smiled bitterly. This is asking me to choose one between Guo Xiaosi and Pan Changjiang who is suitable to play center in the NBA!

Galliani is really evil - but when he thought that it was Bonera who sold him, Li Bin was a little speechless. Everyone is a deceitful person, so no one should laugh at anyone.

"Of these two players, which one do you think is better?" Barardi actually asked.

"These two people, Borriello, are just chicken ribs. It's tasteless to eat and it's a pity to throw them away. And as for Matri..." Li Bin thought for a long time, "This is chicken butt. Some people think it smells like shit.

Some people resolutely refuse to eat it, but some people think it is a smooth and delicious delicacy, which is better than anything else..."

"There are still people who like to eat that kind of food?"

"Of course, I'll introduce you to Ah囧 another day..." Li Bin said with a wry smile, "But since, no matter what, we have to sign one of them. Let's sign Matri, he is a traditional center after all.

, regardless of strength, the technical features are still outstanding.”

Parma really needs a forward, otherwise it is not good to not even have a substitute. And considering the composition of the team, Li Bin really hopes to be a local Italian player - after all, there is only one Italian Rossi in the forward line.

Li Bin also felt that it was necessary to strengthen the voice of local players in the locker room. However, even so, the players he bought were 21-year-old Matri or 23-year-old Borriello, which made him very uncomfortable.

satisfy.

Barardi saw Li Bin's dissatisfaction and silently kept it in mind. Then he spoke again, "Actually, at my request, Milan also agreed to rent Rui Costa for 1.5 million."

Give it to us, they just signed a contract with a salary of 30,000, and Milan will bear half of it, but they asked for a stipulation that if we play 25 times in the league, we must buy it out for 8 million. A 34-year-old player is sold for 8 million. It is too expensive. I

Can’t make up my mind…”

Milan is still trying to blackmail you out of money...

"We are still rich with the money we spend. This transfer can be done and is worth doing." Li Bin nodded.

25 games? According to the rules of football, the starting game counts as one game, and the substitute counts as half a game, right? I would like to see what Galliani's expression would be if I played 24.5 games...

"If you think you can, there is still something you have to do." Barardi said, "How to persuade him to come over is your business."

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"Coach Li Bin, please come in."

When Li Bin walked into Rui Costa's home, Rui Costa was sizing up this coach who has recently become famous in Serie A.

This man's figure is not tall, and his length can only be said to be pleasing to the eye, but he is far from handsome. As for his dress and behavior, he is decent in every aspect, but he is far from handsome.

Conspicuous.

It is really unimaginable that he is already a coach who has won the UEFA Cup championship even though he is two years younger than me. It is really strange to be a coach at such an age.

"Mr. Costa, I came to you because I have something to discuss with you." After sitting firmly, Li Bin also spoke.

"About my transfer?" Rui Costa asked.

"To be precise, it should be leasing."

Rui Costa smiled - loan? Since when did he become a loanee?

He has no place in Milan. This was very clear to him last season. His strength is indeed good. When Milan won the championship in the 2002-03 season, he could still be regarded as the core of the frontcourt. However, he

It was indeed unfortunate that when his career was going downhill, the competitor he encountered was the extremely talented Kaka.

Rui Costa, who is in his thirties, can no longer maintain his previous strength, and his opponent is Kaká, one of the best attacking midfielders in the world. Age, injuries, and playing style have made him lose his ability.

took his main position.

At the end of the season, when the contract was renewed, Milan kept lowering the price. In fact, to put it bluntly, it was: Rui Costa was useless, not worth so much money, and was a waste.

Rui Costa does not value money. Besides, at the age of 33, it is no longer time for him to be competitive. He even mentioned that he wanted to return to Florence or Benfica, where he grew up, to end his career.

Career is over. For those who are thinking about retiring, what does money mean? He can accept the drop from Milan's 40,000 to Fiorentina's 1.5 million. What he does is just a beginning and an end.

But Milan is unwilling to let him go easily. After all, Rui Costa was a player bought for Milan for 400,000 yuan, and he was let go after only four years. Milan feels that they have suffered a loss. They would rather pay 30,000 yuan a year.

Rui Costa also wanted to keep Rui Costa. Rui Costa had already agreed to stay, but who knew that now, Parma would like to loan him out again.

Rui Costa didn't know how Parma and Milan negotiated, but when the news came, he already had a wry smile on his face.

And Li Bin came to chat with him now to persuade him to go to Parma.

"Have you reached a consensus with Mr. Galliani?" Rui Costa asked.

"Yes. He agreed to loan you to Parma, and Milan will bear half of your salary." Li Bin said simply.

"My agent told me, I know." Rui Costa nodded, "I just can't imagine that I will have to play for a third team in Serie A. In this way, I will also become a bitch.

Son."

"Don't say that. There are many who have played for three teams. Batistuta has also played for three teams. Didn't Figo also move to Inter Milan?"

"I don't think they would be proud of it."

"But I think they will definitely not regret what they did."

Li Bin's answer made Rui Costa raise his head in surprise. He did not expect that Li Bin answered this sentence so quickly, and that it was so difficult for him to refute.

"Okay, maybe what you said makes sense. Then tell me, what can you give me? Championship? I have it. Money? I also have it. Fame? I have it. A future? I don't have this, and you can't give it to me.

I am. I just want to find a place to retire. I want to return to Florence or

Or I want to retire in Lisbon, because those places are my home. If I want to continue to travel... I am old, not that age anymore. You want me to go to Parma. I have no prejudice or opinion against Parma, but let me go to Parma.

If I go to Parma, you have to give me a reason."

Rui Costa's words made Li Bin a little confused about what to say.

Enticing them with profits is the best way for all members to join. Give money to those who want money, and fame to those who want fame. These things can be promised and given. However, he did not expect that Rui Costa would now

He has no desire anymore. All he wants is to return to the place where he grew up and play football.

This is also the most troublesome - how to persuade people who have no desires or desires?

"Mr. Costa, I may not be able to promise too much." After thinking about it, Li Bin said, "You know, Parma is not financially wealthy, and giving you a salary of 1.6 million is already an overrun.

It’s not that you are famous, the city government won’t even agree. And when it comes to fame, Parma is definitely not as good as Milan, Milan

We can compete for the Champions League and the league championship, but for us, the UEFA Cup and the top four in the league are our biggest pursuits. As for fame... To put it bluntly, one of the biggest reasons why I bought you is that you have so many fans.

, you are of great benefit to us in selling jerseys. It is we who need your reputation, not you who need our reputation.”

Rui Costa smiled. He was not surprised by these words, but he was still surprised that the other party would say them directly.

"But Parma can give you something else. What I can give you is the simplest thing, football."

"football?"

"Yes, football. I will help you arrange tactics to ensure your performance. I dare not say anything else, but when you arrive at Parma, you will be our core player. This cannot be given to you elsewhere." Li Bin

He continued, "I know you are loyal to Florence and Benfica, but I hope you will notice more.

, you should be loyal to football. You can still play, you are not old enough to retire, and you can still contribute. Retiring just like this is a betrayal of football. I can't give you anything else, but football is what I can

It's for you. You are in Parma, you have enough playing time and you can enjoy football freely."

This is something that Milan cannot give Rui Costa no matter what. This is also the biggest difference between Parma and Milan.

This was enough to make Rui Costa tempted.

He is 33 years old and does not have much time to play football. Compared with sitting on the bench for a year and enjoying the fun of the game for a year on the court, he is more inclined to play football. He really has no fame or fortune.

Although I have pursued football, my love for football itself has not changed.

For a player who plays football, reputation, interests, and honors can all be ignored. However, football is the only thing that a player can't let go of. Isn't that player reluctant to give up when he hangs up his boots?

They are reluctant to part with it. Isn’t it this piece of grass and this round ball?

Such conditions also moved Rui Costa. For football, and for a good coach who understands his thoughts.

"Mr. Li Bin, I can accept the other things you said. To be honest, I am also very moved." Rui Costa said, "But there are three things I want to make clear to you. I

I'm from Fiorentina. I didn't play against Fiorentina. Milan loaned me to Parma. Parma is using me now, but after one year, my contract expires.

, at that time, my first choice is still to go to Florence or Benfica. If they don't use me, I will consider Parma. Third, even if I go to Parma, I will go to Florence in the future. I must retire at Benfica or Benfica.

Fiorentina retires, if I go to Parma, you have to find a way to contact me and let me return to Florence to retire."

Rui Costa's words made Li Bin a little confused. This guy really wanted to go back to Florence. His attitude made Li Bin feel a little emotional.

If others say this, it would be difficult for Li Bin to accept it. However, think about his own team. Arshavin needs to be taught what professionalism is, Milito and Rossi need to be fed the ball, and Yayato needs to enhance his organizational skills.

Lei, players who need to know what rhythm control is... Li Bin was cruel and agreed.

"Okay, I accept." Li Bin nodded, "You are a legend in Florence and will always be. What I need is not your loyalty, what I need is your contribution."