After asking that question, Li Shiguang kept looking at Ivanovic, and he naturally noticed the changes in the Serbian's facial expression.
Li Shiguang was unaware of what Ivanovic was thinking and assumed that he was disappointed that even if he came to Leeds United, he might not be able to play as a starter.
So he reassured her, "Brahna, don't worry too much. I'm not like Grant; I won't make up these ridiculous reasons to stop you from playing. At Leeds United, starting positions are always earned through ability!"
“I know, Mr. Li, Nalettiric told me about your coaching style before.” Ivanovic nodded, head down, seemingly a little embarrassed to look at Li Shiguang, and explained, “I’m not disappointed that I might not get a starting position for the time being… I’m just worried… if you make an offer to Chelsea, they might not agree! My contract with Chelsea still has three and a half years left, and if they don’t agree, even if I go on strike, it probably won’t help you much…”
As soon as Ivanovic said that, Li Shiguang immediately understood what he meant.
He looked at Ivanovic, who was standing in front of him with his head down, with some surprise.
This young man is so easily moved.
I just treated him a little better, and when Allen asked if we wanted to eat, I asked him one more question.
Is this Serbian guy really that loyal and devoted?
The idea of personally intervening and threatening the team by refusing to train just slipped out of his hand!?
“Mr. Li, this has nothing to do with Brana…” Naletiric, sitting next to Ivanovic, also had a wry smile on his face. “This was a bad idea I gave him before you arrived… You know… Brana has faced such an unfair environment these past six months!”
Li Shiguang is both the club owner and the team's head coach.
Having been in European football for so long, Nalettić knows exactly what kind of players coaches dislike the most.
Ivanovic isn't even a Leeds United player yet, and he's already brazenly telling Li Shiguang that he plans to leave the team by going on strike. If Li Shiguang doesn't like this behavior, then it's not worth it.
But it turned out that Naletirich was overthinking things.
Just like he said.
Li Shiguang knew that Ivanovic had been treated unfairly at Chelsea. Any player in that situation would definitely try to escape, especially since he had now given Ivanovic this lifeline. It was perfectly understandable that the Serbian lad wanted to cling to it desperately.
“I understand what you mean.” Li Shiguang nodded to Naletiric first, then turned to Ivanovic, who had already raised his head. “Branna, you don’t need to worry too much about this problem, and you don’t need to go on strike. I will handle it naturally.”
Abramovich doesn't lack money; what he lacks is a championship, a Champions League title.
Since you want the Champions League title.
Therefore, both coaches and players are indispensable.
If Chelsea loses in the Champions League, how will Abramovich deal with Grant, the coach who was temporarily brought in to fill the position? Even without memories of his past life, Li Shiguang, who has been in the football world for so long, can easily guess the answer.
The coach has changed; should we bring in any players?
When Mourinho was in charge, both Chelsea and Liverpool made offers to Leeds United for Mascherano more than once, but considering Mascherano's defensive attributes and the fact that their offers did not meet their requirements.
Li Shiguang has never agreed to the sale.
If I remember correctly, French veteran Makelele will leave Chelsea as a free agent at the end of this season. After his departure, regardless of whether Chelsea's new manager will be Scolari as Li Shiguang remembers, Chelsea's squad will desperately need a defensive midfielder.
And next season.
Li Shiguang will recall Casemiro from Royal Sociedad.
With Gian.
Mascherano would have a lower profile in the Leeds United squad, making him a perfect trade partner for Ivanovic with Chelsea. Of course, if Li Shiguang could also make some money off Abramovich on top of that, he would be even more satisfied!
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The meal didn't last long.
After confirming that Ivanovic himself had no objection to joining Leeds United, Li Shiguang achieved his goal for today.
The journey from London to Leeds is about 300 kilometers, and even by car it would take about 3 hours.
After dinner, the group chatted for a while.
Li Shiguang then suggested leaving.
Finally, under Ivanovic's reluctant gaze, Li Shiguang led Simone and Allen away from the retro-styled restaurant.
From the moment he boarded the bus, Li Shiguang sat alone in the back row, keeping his eyes closed and not saying a word.
Allen was driving intently. Simone sat in the passenger seat playing on his phone.
The car was quiet.
There was not a sound.
Sudden.
Simone's voice came from the front.
"By the way, boss, did Didico tell you? Lyon's striker, Karim Benzema, called him to ask about some things at our club..."
Benzema!?
Lyon!?
These two words came out of Simone's mouth.
Li Shiguang suddenly opened his eyes, which had been closed since he got into the car.
He punched Simone in the shoulder.
Li Shiguang's face was full of smiles: "Haha, Diego, you've done me a huge favor!"
"Ouch, that hurts..." Simone winced in pain and turned to look at Li Shiguang. "Boss, Didiko only mentioned it to me during warm-up today. He probably just hasn't had a chance to tell you yet. Didiko and I are good friends, so you don't need to be so jealous of me!"
"Get lost!" Li Shiguang laughed and cursed, then looked at Allen, "Allen, buy a plane ticket to Paris tomorrow, I need you to go on a business trip!"
I was in the restaurant just now.
From the moment Li Shiguang thought of Makelele, a vague figure had been lingering in his mind. He always felt as if he had missed someone, just like he had missed Ivanovic back then.
Li Shiguang had his eyes closed from the moment he got on the bus.
He's not sleeping.
Instead, they searched for this person in their minds.
Just when he was about to give up.
When Simone mentioned Lyon's Benzema, it completely opened the floodgates of Li Shiguang's memories!
There is such a player.
He's not Makelele, but his playing style is very similar to Makelele's, or even better!
That means he's probably not even 20 years old yet.
Moreover, he frequented an amateur club called Surena near Paris, and was jokingly referred to by Chinese fans as the French midfielder Kanté, who said there was no hurdle he couldn't overcome, only hurdles he couldn't get over.
Ngorongoro Kanté!!!
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