Li Shiguang was quite satisfied with Mendes' positive attitude.
But he also knew that the reason this guy had come to him today was most likely because of the phone call Florentino had made to him.
To put it bluntly.
If Cristiano Ronaldo goes to Real Madrid, Mendes will definitely benefit from it to the fullest extent!
But now Real Madrid doesn't want Ronaldo anymore.
If Ronaldo stays at Manchester United, it would actually be a 100% loss for Mendes.
After all, Li Shiguang promised that if Ronaldo agreed to his invitation, the salary Li Shiguang would offer Ronaldo would definitely be higher than that offered by Manchester United!
That's why Mendes took the opportunity of visiting the Leeds United youth team to sign agent contracts with young players to make a special trip to Li Shih's office today to reconfirm Li Shih's attitude towards bringing in Ronaldo!
Even if Li Shiguang also feels that the time is ripe.
Mendes has no problem being the pawn, firing the first shot in the battle for Ronaldo!
However, Li Shiguang has no intention of being led by the nose by Mendes. He has his own pace and plan regarding the signing of Ronaldo.
“Jorge, no rush.” Li Shiguang said unhurriedly, gently swinging his toes. “There’s still a long time before the summer transfer window. Christiano is a player with a great professional attitude, and I don’t want these off-field issues to affect his performance on the field. Do you understand what I mean?”
Dude! Are you kidding me?!
Cristiano is a Manchester United player now! Isn't he your rival?! Shouldn't you take a look at who's currently only one point behind Leeds United in the standings?!
You actually said you didn't want off-court issues to affect his performance on the court!
What kind of logic is this?!
I am not Sister Li!
Mendes was completely stunned by Li Shiguang's performance.
If it had been someone else sitting next to him who said those words instead of Li Shiguang, Mendes would have rolled his eyes to the heavens!
Li Shiguang knew exactly what Mendes was thinking. Now that they were on the same side, Li Shiguang had no intention of hiding his plans from Mendes.
He smiled slightly: "Jorge, I remember you told me last time that Cristiano and Ferguson had a deep relationship, and if he had to leave Manchester United, it must be because he received a call from Real Madrid that he would make such a decision, right?"
“Yes,” Mendes nodded, somewhat hurriedly, “but now…”
Li Shiguang waved his hand domineeringly, interrupting Mendes: "Wait, let me ask you first, have you spoken to Cristiano privately about Leeds United wanting to sign him? Especially after telling Cristiano that Real Madrid is no longer considering signing him."
Mendes shook his head blankly: "No, I haven't figured out how to tell him yet."
"Did his mother and sister tell him about it?"
"I don't think so either. I specifically emphasized this point. No one can tell Cristiano privately without my approval!"
“That’s right.” Li Shiguang tapped his long fingers lightly on the sofa. “Although I’ve never coached him, I know that Cristiano is the kind of person who is very goal-oriented and will never give up easily. Now, although I’ve heard from you that Real Madrid has canceled its plan to sign him, he doesn’t know the specific reason! So I bet this kid is definitely holding his breath right now, wanting to put on an even better performance in the remaining half of the season and impress Real Madrid again! If you use media resources to hype up Leeds United wanting to sign him now, Jorge, what do you think Cristiano will think of you?”
"Hiss!!" Mendes gasped in shock after hearing Li Shiguang's analysis.
He really hadn't thought of that.
Just as Li Shiguang said, Cristiano Ronaldo does have a strong personality.
Mendes has been working as a football agent for over a decade.
Strictly speaking, his first major breakthrough in his career was in 2004 when he sent Mourinho and several other players to Chelsea, bringing Porto their biggest ever revenue.
But after interacting with so many players and coaches, he has to say that Ronaldo is definitely the most strong-willed player he has ever met, without a doubt!
Li Shiguang's words enlightened Mendes.
If you then create a big media buzz around him and then tell Ronaldo that Leeds United wants to sign him!
For Cristiano Ronaldo, who has always been devoted to Real Madrid, this is undoubtedly a betrayal, and it may even affect the good working relationship between the two over the years. If Ronaldo, with his stubborn temper, decides not to renew his contract when it expires, then it would be a great loss!
Thinking about this...
Mendes had a bead of cold sweat on his forehead.
no way.
In Mendes' mind, if any of his players wanted to terminate their contracts with him, he would let them go!
The only exception is Cristiano Ronaldo, that's absolutely out of the question!
After speaking, Li Shiguang didn't rest. He kept observing Mendes' facial expression. Seeing his expression change from strange to surprised, and then to panic, Li Shiguang knew that the Portuguese man understood the meaning behind his words.
As expected.
The next second.
Mendes wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said with lingering fear, "Mr. Li, thank you. It's good that you reminded me! Doing something like this now would indeed be a bit reckless."
"It's good that you understand..." Li Shiguang chuckled. "I wasn't entirely trying to remind you. After all, if this kind of thing creates a rift between Cristiano and Leeds United... it will make my subsequent work much more difficult..."
“But…” Although Li Shiguang’s words made sense, Mendes still had another concern. “But as you just said, there’s still a long time before the summer transfer window opens. What if other clubs make offers to Manchester United and they accept them?”
"Impossible!"
“Besides Real Madrid, no club could possibly offer a higher price than me! And even if they did, Jorge, don’t forget, Cristiano’s pursuit of a transfer isn’t solely about money! Look across Europe, which other club can afford this much money and field such a strong squad, a team that you can tell at a glance is absolutely capable of competing for the Champions League?! Under these circumstances, Cristiano has no other choice but Leeds United!”
As soon as he finished speaking...
Mendes fell into deep thought.
And opposite him.
At this moment, Li Shiguang's face revealed a unique confidence, full of the air of a "shrewd businessman"!
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