Allen knew Li Shiguang's personality well. Even though Li Shiguang had said that Lahm was not for sale, he still mentioned Bayern Munich's offer.
It's easy to see that 43 million euros is not a low price in Allen's mind.
However, Li Shiguang didn't think so. Even without considering the team's performance this season, Lahm was definitely worth more than that price in his eyes!
This is Ram!
At least in the world of football at this point in time, Li Shiguang has never seen a full-back as comprehensive and balanced as Lahm. Unlike Alves, who is very standard in attack but weak in defense, Lahm can perform very well in both attack and defense.
Furthermore, this season I have also developed his midfield attributes, and when I put him in the defensive midfield position, Lahm can also perform the tasks I assign him very well.
Such a well-rounded player, and extremely professional both on and off the field.
Bayern Munich wants to take him away for only 43 million euros?
This is like treating Leeds United like any other Bundesliga club, taking whatever they want!
"Tch!" A cold smile appeared on Li Shiguang's lips, his eyes full of disdain. "This price... how dare they even say it? Here's what we'll do: go and tell them right now, don't make any more bids below 80 million euros."
80 million euros!?
Allen was clearly taken aback by Li Shiguang's outrageous demands, and his lips twitched involuntarily: "Boss, do you have a personal grudge against Hoeneß?"
Li Shiguang didn't know why Allen asked that, and explained strangely, "Huh? No, I've never met him. The only person I've talked to a few times at Bayern Munich is Beckenbauer."
"Isn't it a bit much for us to be so disgusting to them...?"
"What's wrong with that! They were the ones who started this mess with me!"
“Uh… okay…” Allen smiled and shook his head, knowing that Li Shiguang was getting angry. However, after agreeing, he still reminded him with some concern, “Boss… but I’m still worried about one thing. I remember you told me three years ago that Philipp had deep feelings for Bayern, and you also promised him that if he wanted to return to Bayern Munich, you wouldn’t stop him! You said… what if Bayern Munich has already contacted Philipp privately, then… Maicon’s situation back then…”
Hearing what Allen said.
Li Shiguang's eyes sharpened, and he immediately recalled the farce involving Maicon last year.
Allen's reminder was not without reason.
Given Bayern Munich's consistent practices in the Bundesliga, and considering that Lahm is a product of Bayern Munich's youth academy, it's quite possible that they had already contacted Lahm privately a long time ago.
“Hmm… that possibility cannot be ruled out.” Li Shiguang frowned and pondered, “But Philip is different from Maicon. Given his personality, if he really wants to leave, I believe he will communicate with me as soon as possible.”
Allen knew that Lahm and Maicon were not the same kind of people, so when he heard Li Shiguang say this, he could only nod in agreement and take the opportunity to criticize Raiola: "It's all Mino's fault for not being helpful. I told him a long time ago to try harder and get the agency contracts of some of the team's veteran players, but after so long, he still couldn't convince Lahm to change agents."
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When Li Shiguang finished talking with Allen and came to the training ground, Simeone and Rivaldo were already training the players.
Throughout the morning, Li Shiguang was intentionally or unintentionally observing Ram's condition during training.
Fortunately, Ram showed no abnormalities and completed all training tasks very seriously as usual, which relieved Li Shiguang.
However, things obviously didn't go as smoothly as Li Shiguang had imagined.
After training.
As Li Shiguang walked out side by side with Simone and Rivaldo, a familiar voice came from behind: "Boss, do you... have a moment?"
Turning around, when Li Shiguang saw Ram's slightly conflicted face, he knew that Allen was right!
After mentally cursing Bayern Munich manager Uli Hoeneß's family, Li Shiguang calmly nodded at Lahm and said, "You're free, Philipp. What's up?"
I saw that Li Shiguang was free.
Ram let out a soft breath, feeling a sense of relief, and said softly, "Boss, I want to talk to you."
"You and me?"
"Um!"
"Okay, let's go to my office."
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On his way to the office, Li Shiguang had already prepared for the worst. If Lahm insisted on leaving, then he would have to squeeze every last drop of profit out of Bayern Munich!
Back in the office, while Lam was pouring water at the water dispenser, Li Shiguang, who was already sitting on the sofa, spoke first: "Philip, I was planning to talk to you today."
After filling the water container, Ram turned to look at Li Shiguang, somewhat puzzled: "You want to have a chat with me?"
This was the plan Li Shiguang devised on the way back.
Although Lahm hasn't said it out loud yet, Li Shiguang is now basically certain that Bayern Munich must have contacted Lahm beforehand, or at least Lahm's agent!
Having served as Lahm's head coach for three years, Li Shiguang has a fairly good understanding of Lahm's personality.
The Germans' meticulousness and integrity are fully embodied in Lahm, which is the main reason why Li Shiguang said earlier that if Bayern Munich contacted Lahm privately, he would definitely communicate with him immediately.
Given this situation.
In those short few minutes, Li Shiguang had already decided on a strategy of taking the initiative and then trying to persuade.
Taking the water glass from Lahm and taking a sip, Li Shiguang waited for him to sit down before speaking with a firm gaze and sincere tone: "Yes! There's something I feel I shouldn't hide from you. Before I came to the training ground this morning, Allen came to my office to report something. Just yesterday, we received an offer from Bayern Munich for you!"
"Huh? So fast!?" Lahm was taken aback, but the slightly embarrassed look on his face vanished instantly. "Boss, that's what I wanted to talk to you about. Last night I got a call from my agent. He said Bayern Munich wants to buy me back!"
"Oh?" Li Shiguang's face also showed a hint of anger at the right moment, and he said half-jokingly, "This is not in accordance with the regulations. How can they contact the players privately in advance! Did you agree to this?"
Seeing that Li Shiguang seemed a little angry, Lahm waved his hands repeatedly: "Boss, I didn't agree! I know it's against the rules, so I told them on the phone to make an offer first, and to contact me again after the club agrees to their offer."
"However... after thinking about it today, I still feel that I need to discuss this with you first, no matter what..."
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