"Is this the only reason?" Li Shiguang's smile was somewhat amused.
"Of course not," Ronaldo laughed. "Ferguson's high regard for me was only one aspect that attracted me. In addition, the generous salary Manchester United offered and the squad were also attractive points."
Cristiano Ronaldo's answer was quite sincere.
When professional players choose a team, it's all about money and honor. For a top footballer like Cristiano Ronaldo, both of these are undoubtedly key factors influencing his team selection.
"So, one of the reasons you chose Manchester United was because their squad was quite competitive?"
“Yes.” Ronaldo nodded, smiling and mimicking Ferguson’s tone of voice. “I remember when I first reported to the Carrington training ground, Ferguson put his arm around my shoulder and said, ‘Kid, you are Manchester United’s hope for the next ten years. With you, we will definitely be able to defend our Premier League title this season!’”
Li Shiguang interrupted Ronaldo's fond reminiscence without hesitation: "As a result, Manchester United never won the Premier League title again after that season."
"We were already so close last season..."
Cristiano Ronaldo was about to refute Li Shiguang, but suddenly remembered that the culprit who had caused them to fall short last season was the man sitting right across from him. So he gave an awkward laugh and didn't continue.
"Cristiano, have you ever thought that you might not get that coveted trophy this season, next season, or even the season after next?"
"That's impossible, we've been in great form this season!"
"Nothing is impossible. Leeds United is currently in first place in the standings, not Manchester United."
Cristiano Ronaldo opened his mouth weakly, wanting to refute, but no sound came out.
Li Shiguang is right.
Manchester United is not currently sitting at the top of the table.
Ronaldo's expression seemed somewhat uncertain.
Li Shiguang knew it was time to put his long speech to use.
“Cristiano, Jorge told me that you are an ambitious player and you are eager to win all kinds of prestigious individual awards.”
"But have you ever thought about it? The prerequisite for winning an individual award is that the team can win a major championship first! Just like Kaka, if it weren't for AC Milan's Champions League title last season, he wouldn't have won the Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year!"
"I know..." Cristiano Ronaldo did not shy away from this point.
"In that case, why don't you choose to change your environment?" Li Shiguang moved forward. "You know very well that Manchester United has only won one League Cup in the past four years. Do you want to compete with Kaká, Messi, and Zlatan with a League Cup that is dispensable?"
"I don't..."
"Then why are you so determined to stay at Manchester United? Think about the teammates Leeds United can offer you, and think about the win rate of Alex, Arsena, Jose and the others against me in the last two seasons. Don't you think that only Leeds United can help you reach your peak?"
"But I never intended to go to Leeds United." After being bombarded with Li Shiguang's barrage of questions, Ronaldo finally seized the opportunity to finish his sentence in one breath, only to find his handsome face flushed red afterward.
“I know, you really want to go to Real Madrid.” Li Shiguang spread his hands, a wicked smile playing on his lips that made Ronaldo feel uneasy. “Cristiano, your mother and sister both support you going to Real Madrid; they’ve even made those statements publicly in the media. But have you ever thought about why it’s me sitting across from you now, and not Florentino?”
Hey!
yes!
Li Shiguang's words were like a wake-up call!
When Ronaldo saw Li Shiguang at his home, his first thought was that Li Shiguang had taken care of his family and Mendes.
But my mother and sister knew about my dream, so how could they have been persuaded by Li Shiguang without my knowledge?
Li Shiguang guessed what Ronaldo was thinking: "Are you wondering how I convinced your mother and sister?"
Cristiano Ronaldo nodded without saying a word.
“Strictly speaking, this matter has little to do with me.” Li Shiguang smiled. “Didn’t Jorge tell you that Real Madrid has given up on signing you?”
Ronaldo was completely stunned. He wanted to refute it, but seeing Li Shiguang's confident smile, he hesitated for a moment and then nodded in agreement.
But his mind was already in turmoil.
Why would Mendes tell Li Shiguang something like this? Having worked with Mendes for so long, Ronaldo has absolute trust in his agent's professional ethics. He would never tell another complete stranger information about the secrets of his players.
“It has nothing to do with Jorge.” Li Shiguang seemed to read Ronaldo’s mind, always able to guess what he was thinking. “You might not believe it, but I was actually the first person to know about this!”
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Cristiano Ronaldo could hardly believe his ears, staring at Li Shiguang with his mouth agape in disbelief.
He couldn't understand it.
How could the former president of Real Madrid tell the owners of Leeds United that he was planning to abandon the plan to sign a Manchester United player?
These three people are completely unrelated!
Li Shiguang was very satisfied with Ronaldo's current state. The reason he didn't shy away from mentioning Real Madrid with Ronaldo today was to tell the young man in front of him some adapted inside information.
Let him know that at this point in time, if he wants to leave Manchester United, the only place he can go is Leeds United!
Have you heard about the turmoil that occurred within Real Madrid recently?
“I know a little bit; Jorge and I talked about it once.”
“Yes, I can tell you definitively that the day after Calderon was sacked, Florentino called me.” Li Shiguang’s smile widened as he said this. “We have reached an agreement. This summer, Real Madrid will spend a lot of money to bring in several star players from Leeds United. Although I can’t tell you who they are, I can tell you that there are strikers among them who are absolutely capable of securing a starting position in the first team!”
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