"Boss... I didn't expect it to be Inter Milan, and... Mourinho... really said that?" Sneijder asked Li Shiguang cautiously.

“That’s exactly what he said.” Li Shiguang nodded solemnly. “Wesley, based on my understanding of Jose, if he really sees you as the core player, I believe you will play very comfortably at Inter Milan.”

Li Shiguang gave an affirmative reply.

Sneijder was in a terrible dilemma.

He knew that Li Shiguang was absolutely right.

I'm only 23 years old, and I have a long way to go in my professional career.

Although Sneijder's experience at Real Madrid last year left him in a negative and painful mood for a long time, he has adjusted quite well in the nearly one year since returning to Leeds United.

As a key player who was spotted by Li Shiguang and helped Leeds United successfully return to the Premier League, Sneijder believes he is no worse than anyone else. The current situation within the Leeds United team is indeed very specific: he is not bad, but he is not much better than Kaká or the other key players.

This is Leeds United, and the manager is Lee Shih-kuo, who rescued him from his misery.

If he were to switch clubs and be relegated to a substitute role, Sneijder wouldn't need anyone to tell him; he would have Raiola help him find a new club himself!

There is no doubt that Inter Milan's offer and Mourinho's promise are a great opportunity for Sneijder. If he accepts, he will undoubtedly get more playing time.

But Sneijder, who had already been fooled by Real Madrid once, was still somewhat worried.

After all, the idea of ​​making him the core of the team came from Li Shiguang. If he agreed and Mourinho didn't keep his promise, wouldn't he be depressed again?

Under the influence of this mentality.

Sneijder frowned, a very strange expression appearing on his face.

Sitting opposite Sneijder, Li Shiguang noticed Sneijder's expression. As Sneijder's head coach, Li Shiguang knew his personality very well and naturally guessed what Sneijder was thinking.

However, Li Shiguang also knew this.

Having said almost everything he could, Mourinho will likely have to take the final step to completely reassure Sneijder and get him to willingly agree to join Inter Milan.

Do it as soon as you think of it.

Unconcerned about what Sneijder would think of him, Li Shiguang took a sip of water and then interrupted Sneijder's thoughts: "Wesley, I have Jose's phone number. If you want, you can talk to him in person."

Seeing the phone Li Shiguang had already taken out, he didn't refuse Li Shiguang's suggestion, but just laughed and joked: "Boss, you really want to sell me?"

"I just don't want you to waste your time."

Seeing that Sneijder did not directly refuse.

Li Shiguang didn't say anything more, and dialed Mourinho's phone number.

A moment later, the call connected, and Mourinho's voice came through the phone: "Good evening, Lee."

Good evening, José. Are you in Milan?

"No, I'm still in Lisbon. I'll go to Milan after the Christmas holidays. Is there something you need that's calling me so late?"

Is it a convenient time for you to talk now?

"Uh... convenient." Mourinho hesitated for a moment before answering, "I'm waiting to see the Champions League Round of 16 draw."

"That's good." Li Shiguang looked up at the somewhat nervous Sneijder and said something that made Mourinho question his life. "Wesley is sitting across from me right now. I just talked to him about Inter Milan's double-teaming efforts to buy him. As for the plans for the team and him, I think you'll have to talk about that yourself."

ah! ?

Mourinho could hardly believe his ears. He couldn't have imagined that Li Shiguang would call him about this!

no!

You're the head coach, not an agent!

Shouldn't these things be discussed privately by Sneijder's agent calling him and then secretly arranging a meeting to talk about them?

How the hell am I supposed to talk to Sneijder in front of you?!

Just as Mourinho was somewhat stunned by Li Shiguang's words and hadn't yet figured out how to respond, Sneijder's voice reached Mourinho's ears.

"Hello, Mr. Mourinho, uh... this is Sneijder... although this is indeed a bit outrageous... but it's true, the boss has already told me about Inter Milan's invitation to join, and suggested that I speak directly with you..."

“Uh… hello, Wesley…” Mourinho greeted Sneijder awkwardly, still somewhat incredulous, and said, “Lee… we’re just going to talk like this? Are you sure there’s nothing wrong?”

"What? Trying to be a hands-off manager?" Li Shiguang chuckled and teased. "When I bought Didico, I went to Milan myself to talk to him! I've already told Wesley all the conditions you and Massimo offered, now it's your turn to step in! If you want Wesley to agree, José, you'd better show some sincerity! I only have one request: you guys hurry up and finish your conversation, I'm going out for a quick walk now, just don't keep me from watching the draw ceremony later!"

"Okay, okay, fine..."

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Mourinho did indeed win quickly.

When Li Shiguang returned to his room with Simone and Rivaldo.

Sneijder had just hung up the phone.

Looking at the smile on his face, Li Shiguang knew that Mourinho had probably convinced him.

As soon as the three sat down, Li Shiguang couldn't wait to ask, "So? Have you reached an agreement?"

“Hmm.” Sneijder nodded, his expression finally relaxing. “Boss, just like you said, Mr. Mourinho is indeed very sincere. I must admit, it’s hard for me to refuse the conditions he offered.”

Having finally fulfilled Moratti's request, Li Shiguang breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Shiguang hugged Sneijder and offered his blessings: "That's good, Wesley. I wish you all the best at Inter Milan! Don't worry, Leeds United will always be your home!"

Before they arrived, Simeone and Rivaldo also learned from Li Shiguang that Sneijder was communicating with Mourinho.

Seeing this, they knew that Sneijder would definitely be leaving during the winter transfer window. The two hugged Sneijder and said some words of blessing.

After seeing Sneijder out of the room.

The three then sat back down on the sofa, awaiting the upcoming lottery ceremony...