In the afternoon, at Florentino's request, Li Shiguang agreed to cooperate with him on publicity work, which is why the two clubs couldn't wait to announce the news of Ibrahimovic and Alonso's transfers.
Since things have come to this point...
Originally planning to gradually announce new signings for the new season in mid-July, Li Shiguang decided to go all out and stop hiding it altogether!
Starting tomorrow, we will gradually announce the new players who have joined Leeds United.
The most important of these people is definitely Cristiano Ronaldo, for whom both sides have reached an agreement but have not yet signed a contract!
So Li Shiguang quickly had Allen contact Mendes and David Gill.
It was confirmed that they could all reach Carrington base that night.
After dinner, Li Shiguang picked up Allen and Rivaldo and drove onto the highway.
9:30.
Taking advantage of the darkness and high winds.
Li Shiguang and his entourage arrived at the Carrington training ground, and then met David Gill, Mendes, and Cristiano Ronaldo, who had been brought from Portugal by Mendes that afternoon, in the meeting room where the last negotiation took place.
Allen is discussing contract details with David Gill.
Li Shiguang then sat down next to Ronaldo: "Have you said goodbye to Alex?"
Cristiano Ronaldo still seemed a bit sad: "Boss, after we talked that day, I called the boss... uh... Alex and told him my final decision."
What did he say?
"I'm so angry!"
“I knew it…” Li Shiguang shook his head with a smile, “This old man treats you like a treasure, and it took me a lot of effort to snatch you away from him!”
Cristiano Ronaldo was amused by Li Shiguang's words, and his sadness was swept away by the laughter.
"Boss, I'm still very grateful to Alex. Without him and Manchester United, I wouldn't be where I am today."
“Yes, I understand how you feel.” Looking at Allen and David Gill, who had finished reviewing the details and were about to sign, Li Shiguang stood up from his seat and put his hand on Ronaldo’s shoulder.
"But Cristiano, a new era has begun!"
"Believe me, in the not-too-distant future, when you lift the Ballon d'Or and the Champions League trophy... the people you will be most grateful to will be Leeds United and me!"
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