After learning that Li Shiguang was preparing to launch this plan, Tuher handed over the subsequent training to his assistant and returned to the office with Li Shiguang.
As soon as he sat down, Tuchel began to carefully read the information about the two clubs that Allen had provided.
About 10 minutes later, he put down the documents in his hand and looked at Li Shiguang, who was reading a newspaper: "Boss, I think Real Sociedad might be more suitable for us."
“Oh? Then you’ll have to give me a reason. I’m not going there just to discuss a simple collaboration between the two clubs.” Li Shiguang put down the newspaper in his hand and looked at Tuchel.
Actually, he preferred to cooperate with Espanyol. This time, Li Shiguang went to Spain not only to discuss cooperation on player-related matters, but also to invest in and acquire a portion of the shares of one of the clubs. As for why he preferred Espanyol, perhaps it was out of sentimentality.
Tuchel handed the Real Sociedad data to Li Shiguang before saying, "Boss, I don't understand the others. I can only analyze it from the perspective of which club can provide better support for the growth of our young players."
"You can take a closer look at Real Sociedad's transfer activity in recent years. Since Amorutu took over, he has been lowering the team's average age. This year, he even let go of many veteran players, including Pedro, and called up a lot of youth players to the first team. From this point of view, it at least proves that our young players have a chance to play if they meet the requirements."
Li Shiguang nodded in agreement.
Tuchel is right. If the head coach of the partner club is not fond of using young players, then even if you include a mandatory playing time clause in the loan contract, he can still choose to let the players you send out play in some unimportant games, which will definitely reduce the training effect.
Seeing that Li Shiguang agreed with his point of view, Tuchel pointed to the column for Real Sociedad's performance in previous years: "Moreover, Real Sociedad's performance in previous years was quite good, although their performance this season has been a bit poor. But after all, the season has just begun, and they still have a solid foundation. If they make good adjustments, these players may still have a chance to play in the UEFA Cup."
"Well...."
Hearing Tuchel say that, Li Shiguang's lips twitched, thinking that the possibility of the UEFA Cup was probably slim.
In his memory, Real Sociedad once had a glorious period. However, since selling key players Alonso and Arteta, the team's performance has plummeted. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Real Sociedad will be relegated to the Segunda División at the end of this season.
However, for Li Shiguang, the difference in level between La Liga and Segunda División wasn't a major concern. He believed that as long as these young players could participate in senior-level competitions, their development would definitely be faster than it is now. After all, his players were all exceptionally talented and capable youngsters. Perhaps if they went to Real Sociedad, they could contribute to Real Sociedad's fight to avoid relegation this season!
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That evening, Li Shiguang, accompanied by Allen, and Shakira, accompanied by her assistant Naya, arrived in Madrid.
Allen has arranged to meet with Miguel, the manager of Real Sociedad, tomorrow in San Sebastian.
Nothing was said that night.
The next morning, after saying goodbye to Shakira, who was to rehearse that day, Li Shiguang took Allen to San Sebastian.
Upon arriving at the Royal Society Club, Li Shiguang met Miguel in the club's conference room.
Miguel is still a little confused. He met Allen at a party last year. They exchanged contact information but didn't have any contact afterward.
So when Alan mentioned on the phone yesterday that Leeds United and Real Sociedad were strengthening their cooperation in the player field, Milger was a little confused. His first reaction was whether Li Shiguang had his eye on one of his young players, since Li Shiguang's eye for young players has gradually become known in Europe.
Miguel searched his brain countless times, but he still couldn't figure out which young talent on his team had caught Li Shiguang's eye.
After they were seated, Miguel couldn't wait to speak: "Mr. Li, it's a pleasure to meet you. Yesterday, Mr. Allen mentioned on the phone that you wanted to collaborate with us on some player-related matters. If I may be so bold as to ask, which young talent from Real Sociedad have you set your sights on?"
Li Shiguang smiled and shook his head, denying Miguel's guess: "Mr. Miguel, you misunderstand. I'm not here to buy players today. On the contrary, I've come to deliver players to you."
"Huh?" Milger was a little embarrassed, thinking to himself, if I could afford to buy players from Leeds United, would we have brought so many academy players to the first team this season?
So he shook his head with a wry smile and rejected Li Shiguang's suggestion: "Mr. Li, we have no plans to buy any players right now, and as you have seen, the team's performance this season has not been very good. I'm afraid the players in your team would not be willing to come, right?"
“No, no, Mr. Milger, that’s not what I meant by sending you players.” Li Shiguang smiled. “Alan told me before that Real Sociedad has been trying to make its team younger in recent years, and frankly, I completely agree with that idea! So I would like to offer you some very talented young players. Real Sociedad can bring them in on loan to strengthen your squad!”
Holy crap? From what you're saying, you want to turn Real Sociedad into a satellite team for Leeds United? Real Sociedad is a former La Liga powerhouse that once competed with Real Madrid for the title. Aren't you insulting us?
After hearing Li Shiguang's words, Miguel got a little angry. His face darkened, and he stood up as if to leave. His tone was not as enthusiastic as before: "I'm sorry, Mr. Li, I don't agree with your proposal. Our youth training resources are limited, and we don't have the extra energy to help Leeds United train their children!"
Seeing that Milger was getting a little emotional, Li Shiguang's expression didn't change. If it were someone else who came to him with this cooperation proposal, he would also be angry before understanding the situation clearly.
So he quickly advised, "Haha, Mr. Miguel, you're too hasty. If we can reach this cooperation, it will be absolutely beneficial to both of us."
"Please sit down first, and let me explain it to you in detail."
Seeing that Li Shiguang's attitude was relatively good.
Miguel took a sip of water before sitting down again, looking directly at Li Shiguang, wanting to see what kind of nonsense he could come up with...
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