Li Shiguang finally persuaded Moratti to agree to the price of 9.5 million euros, and all that was left was for the player to agree.

He had already planned to have Allen travel to Italy after the winter transfer window opened. By then, Balotelli should also know that Mancini would be leaving the team at the end of the season.

Although this kid is a bit stubborn, Mancini is gone, so I believe he understands where his future lies.

After hanging up Moratti's call, Li Shiguang didn't linger. He first called Allen and asked him to send Inter Milan another formal offer email for 9.5 million euros. Then he immediately dialed Mendes's number.

A moment later, Mendes' voice came through the phone.

"Hello, Mr. Li!"

“No need to be so polite, Jorge.” Hearing Mendes’ voice, Li Shiguang, who was in a hurry to leave work, immediately explained why he had called him: “I’ve secured a big deal for you. Do you have time in about 10 days?”

"Wait a moment, let me check my work schedule." Mendes, without even asking what kind of big deal it was, immediately checked his work schedule and replied, "Sure, Mr. Li."

“Okay!” Li Shiguang nodded. “You know Mr. Moratti, right?”

"Moratti? The president of Inter Milan?" Mendes asked, puzzled.

"Yes!"

"He asked you to come to Milan in the middle of this month, around the time of the international break, so he can talk to you."

"To Milan?" Mendes repeated, voicing his own question. "Mr. Li, may I ask which of my players Mr. Moratti is interested in?"

Li Shiguang smiled slightly: "Not a player! I can give you a piece of information: Inter Milan will most likely not renew Mancini's contract after this season ends."

Mendes' eyes lit up upon hearing this!

He wasn't stupid; as soon as he heard that, he immediately knew what the big business Li Shiguang was talking about was!

With Mancini not renewing his contract, Moratti will definitely need to discuss the selection of a new head coach.

Among the head coaches available to him, the only one who matches the big business opportunity is José Mourinho.

If it's true, then Li Shiguang has really done him a huge favor. The Mourinho situation has been troubling Mendes for almost half a year!

Since the start of the summer transfer window, Mourinho has complained to Mendes about his current situation more than once.

The conflicts between Mourinho and the team's medical staff and management, as well as the conflicts with Abramovich during the transfer window.

Mendes knew all of this perfectly well.

In addition, and most importantly, Mendes knew that Abramovich was no longer satisfied with the two Premier League titles that Mourinho had brought to Chelsea. He hoped that the team could achieve better results in European competitions. This eagerness for quick success made the Russian oligarch gradually lose patience with the disobedient Mourinho.

Over the past few months, Mendes has been quietly looking for a new club for Mourinho, but the reality is that there are only so many good clubs in Europe, and the head coach position is highly competitive, unlike players who have substitutes. Plus, Mourinho has a notoriously bad temper. So even with Mendes' abilities and connections, he hasn't been able to find a suitable new club for him.

Thinking of this, Mendes cautiously asked softly into the phone, "Mr. Li, do you mean... Moratti is looking for a new head coach for Inter Milan?"

“Yes, Jorge. I know Mourinho hasn’t had a very good time these past few months, so I mentioned it to Moratti on the phone. Luckily, after hearing the news, he said he was willing to talk to you.”

"That's wonderful!" Mendes exclaimed excitedly after receiving confirmation. "Mr. Li, you've solved a huge problem for me! I don't know how to thank you enough!"

"Want to thank me? It's simple. Just put in a little more effort with Cristiano!" Li Shiguang replied with a smile.

“No problem! I’ve already made an appointment with Cristiano’s mother. I’ll visit her in a few days after she returns to Portugal to have a talk with her.”

Li Shiguang was very satisfied with Mendes' attitude. Although he hadn't urged him, Mendes' initiative to push things forward after their last meeting proved that he was sincere in cooperating with him.

Since that's the case.

Li Shiguang didn't mind letting him have a little more taste of sweetness.

"Also, I've finalized Leeds United's first transfer of the winter window. Hmm... it's a nice young man named Mario Balotelli, an Italian," Li Shiguang said meaningfully.

“I know him! He’s Mancini’s favorite player, but I’ve heard that the kid is a bit undisciplined.” Upon hearing Balotelli’s name, Mendes immediately recalled a scouting report he had read before.

“Yes, it’s him!” Li Shiguang nodded. “I originally wanted to leave him with Raiola, but since you’ve happened to run into him, you can take some time to talk to him when he comes to England.”

“Okay! Thank you, Mr. Li!” Mendes quickly agreed, while also expressing his loyalty to Li Shiguang, “Don’t worry, I guarantee I will persuade Cristiano’s family so that they will not hinder your plans.”

"Okay, that's good..."

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The next morning.

Li Shiguang broke with his usual habit and did not go directly from the office to the training ground. Instead, he went to the locker room first and called Camoranesi out alone.

On his way home last night, Li Shiguang kept thinking about Camoranesi.

Deep down, Li Shiguang didn't want to let Camoranesi go.

Leeds United is no longer the poor club it used to be. For Li Shiguang now, spending more money to support a highly professional and experienced veteran who can play the three positions of right winger, right back and attacking midfielder is not a problem at all.

In Li Shiguang's plan, Camoranesi can be considered a relatively important rotation player in the team.

Most importantly.

Li Shiguang knew that even if he sold this 32-year-old veteran, he wouldn't get much money. It was better to keep him in the team, which might even help him build a persona of being sentimental about old friends!

certainly.

All of Li Shiguang's thoughts depend on Camoranesi's own opinion first.

If he truly has a strong desire to leave, then Li Shiguang can't do anything about it and can only wish the veteran a safe journey...