Having witnessed Li Shiguang's ability to crack jokes, Laporta decided to stop beating around the bush with him. If he continued, his already graying hair would probably turn even whiter.
After regrouping, Laporta said seriously, "Li, 40 million euros is too expensive. You know we just bought Henry, which already cost a lot of money. How about this, I'll offer a sincere price: 30 million euros. You sell them to me as a package deal! What do you say?"
"No, this price is too low. Touré alone is worth 30 million euros!"
"Your pricing is outrageous, Lee. We only bought Toure to strengthen our squad. Have you ever seen a rotation player sold for 30 million euros?"
"Isn't Ramedar a regular rotation player for you? Why didn't you say it was expensive when you bought him for 41 million euros last year!"
"You have the nerve to say that? I'm increasingly convinced that those media outlets are right to call Leeds United a black market club. Ever since Lamedal came to Camp Nou, his form hasn't been as good as it was at Leeds United!"
"What does this have to do with me? You should be talking to Frank. It shows he didn't find the correct instructions for using Lamedar!"
Laporta:...............
The two club bosses argued on the phone like children for quite a while.
Seeing that he still couldn't persuade Li Shiguang, Laporta finally softened his stance a bit. After all, Deco was getting old, and Toure was still quite important to Barcelona at the moment.
"How about this, I'll add a little more, 33 million euros, and you'll let me take them both away!"
33 million euros?
Upon hearing the price, Li Shiguang, still feeling it was a bit low, rolled his eyes and was about to try and negotiate further.
Suddenly, a name vividly flashed into his mind, making him change his mind about continuing to haggle with Laporta over the price.
A mischievous smile unconsciously crept onto Li Shiguang's lips as he spoke: "33 million euros? That's not impossible, but you have to include one player from your youth academy in the deal!"
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