Camoranesi and I randomly found a seat in the restaurant and sat down.
Li Shiguang cut to the chase: "Serra, Allen came to me yesterday and said you submitted a transfer request to the club?"
“Yes, boss.” Camoranesi nodded generously.
"May I ask why?"
“Of course,” Camoranesi said with a smile. “Boss, the reason is simple: I want more playing time! But right now at Leeds United, I’m getting far too little playing time.”
Li Shiguang nodded in understanding.
As Camoranesi's head coach and owner, Li Shiguang could probably guess what Camoranesi was thinking.
Although this Italian of Argentine descent is already 32 years old, he is always strict with himself and still has professional aspirations. Becoming a rotation player for the team at this age is something Camoranesi would absolutely not accept!
However, since he had already approached Camoranesi, Li Shiguang still felt he had to try and persuade the versatile midfielder. So he continued, "Serra, I understand what you mean. But I must make it clear to you, you've always been in my plans! And this year the team is competing on three fronts, so I won't give you too little playing time!"
“Boss, I understand what you’re saying.” Camoranesi remained calm. “But you know, what I want is to be a starter in the team. But the young players in our team are too good! I really don’t have an advantage competing with them.”
I saw the determined look in Camoranesi's eyes as he answered my question.
Li Shiguang knew that she probably couldn't keep him.
Since that's the case, let's part ways amicably.
Li Shiguang smiled slightly and nodded heavily: "Alright then, Serra! I approve your transfer request. I'll have Allen follow up on it. As long as the offer isn't too ridiculously low, I'll let you leave! By the way, where is your next destination?"
In Li Shiguang's memory, Camoranesi joined Stuttgart in the Bundesliga in 2010 for a price of 2 million euros.
Li Shiguang had no opinion about which club he should join.
However, if Camoranesi does go to Stuttgart as he remembers, then Li Shiguang will have objections to the 2 million euros.
After all, he had spent 12 million euros of real money on Camoranesi.
At 32 years old, he's not particularly old, and he's in good shape. If he can only be sold for 2 million euros, Li Shiguang would rather break ties with him than let him leave on a free transfer after his contract expires!
“Uh… it’s Juventus, boss!” Camoranesi smiled sheepishly, and after a moment of hesitation, he finally spoke up, “Juventus returned to Serie A this year, and Ranieri contacted my agent recently to ask if I was interested in returning to Juventus.”
“But!” Camoranesi added after saying that, “Boss, we didn’t reach any private agreement! After I made my decision, I submitted a transfer request to the club immediately, and Juventus promised me that they would only make a formal offer after you agree!”
Juventus?
Upon hearing this name, Li Shiguang's eyes widened, and he completely forgot about Camoranesi's explanation.
It seems that the influence of his flapping wings is growing. He never expected that Camoranesi would actually be able to return to Juventus after all the twists and turns!
Seeing that Li Shiguang did not speak.
Camoranesi blushed slightly, his expression showing embarrassment, and his tone became somewhat humble: "Boss, actually I have another request."
Another request?
Coming to his senses, Li Shiguang looked at Camoranesi and said, "Yes, you go ahead."
"Uh..." After receiving Li Shiguang's approval, Camoranesi organized his thoughts for a moment before cautiously speaking, "It's just... it's just that the club received an offer from Juventus, and regarding my transfer fee... Boss, could you give me a slight discount?"
Li Shiguang was taken aback and looked at Camoranesi strangely.
What the heck? Now players have to negotiate their own transfer fees?
"Did Juventus send you to talk to me?"
"That's not it... but I'm worried their offer... won't meet your requirements. Boss, you know I'm getting old, and Juventus just barely made it back to Serie A after suffering a major setback, so their finances aren't exactly flush. They won't be willing to pay too much for a player my age..."
Damn, so he was afraid he wouldn't be able to leave.
Li Shiguang rolled his eyes inwardly and held up a six: "6 million euros, Serra, that's my lowest price. I believe Juventus can afford it."
Upon hearing the price of €6 million, Camoranesi breathed a slight sigh of relief. This price was indeed not expensive, and Juventus shouldn't have too many objections. If they did object, he would have to take a pay cut to join...
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November 3rd.
The twelfth round of the English Premier League has resumed.
The first match to start was Arsenal hosting Manchester United at home.
As Leeds United players warmed up at Elland Road, the Arsenal-Manchester United match was nearing its end.
"Boss, Wenger is so lucky! Gallas equalized in stoppage time! If nothing unexpected happens, they'll each get a point! Hahahaha!" Simeone had been following the match closely, and as soon as he saw the score change on his phone, he immediately sidled up to Li Shiguang to share the good news!
"It's him again?" Upon hearing the name of the French defender, Li Shiguang's face showed a strange expression.
"Hahahaha, yes." Simeone also had a playful smile on his face. "This guy is really unpredictable, scoring an own goal in first-half stoppage time, and then saving the team in stoppage time of the whole game! I bet when he got back to the locker room after the game, Wenger wouldn't even know where to begin scolding him!"
"Not bad!" Li Shiguang nodded in satisfaction, then turned to look at Mourinho, who was standing on the sidelines with a serious expression. "Go back and prepare, and try to win today's game."
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Mourinho was also watching his players warm up from the sidelines.
His assistant just told him the result of the Manchester United vs. Arsenal match. In the past, he would have been a little excited to hear such news, since a draw by a rival meant that Chelsea had a good chance to catch up.
But today, Mourinho wasn't particularly upset, because just the night before last, his agent Mendes had called him.
On the phone.
Mendes told Mourinho a question that forced him to think about.
That is it.
Inter Milan's Moratti seems interested in him....
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