the next day.
Leeds United gave the entire team two days off.
Li Shiguang also took a comfortable nap at home, holding Shakira, until he was woken up by a phone call around noon.
The call was from Brimham.
The main purpose was to express my gratitude to Li Shiguang.
Upon returning to London yesterday, Brim immediately contacted Al-Fahim, the UAE real estate magnate whom Mansour had put forward to lead the acquisition.
Regarding Bringham's offer to buy Manchester City.
Al-Fahim did not immediately agree, as their primary target remained the top teams in the Premier League standings.
But after some persuasion from Brimham...
Al-Fahim changed his mind and, after communicating with Mansour, finalized the plan to acquire Manchester City.
If nothing unexpected happens.
After the FA Cup concludes, Al-Fahim will make a takeover bid for Manchester City owner Thaksin.
If his situation is as Li Shiguang described.
That Brimham believed.
This matter will be settled in a month at most!
Li Shiguang calculated that even if the timeframe was extended to a month and a half, and the Abu Dhabi consortium didn't complete the acquisition of Manchester City until late June, it would still be more than enough time!
When these nouveau riche arrive in the Premier League with their money, they're sure to cause a huge stir.
If I remember correctly.
Al-Fahim's first move was against another wealthy businessman, Abramovich. He snatched the 24-year-old Brazilian winger Robinho from Abramovich for a record-breaking €43 million!
Most importantly.
In the previous life, the Abu Dhabi consortium completed the acquisition of Manchester City on the last day of the summer transfer window. Although they had money, time limited their spending.
But things are different now.
With Li Shiguang secretly stirring things up.
The change of ownership of Manchester City will definitely happen much sooner than expected.
Li Shiguang simply couldn't imagine it.
Manchester City will be incredibly aggressive in their player acquisitions, given the two-month summer transfer window they have in the pipeline!
And coincidentally.
Allen is very familiar with Manchester City's current CEO, as well as Gary Cook, who has remained in office since the Abu Dhabi consortium took over.
All we need to do is let Allen slip out a little bit of information that Leeds United wants to sell a certain player.
Li Shiguang believed.
I'm sure I can sell these players who just won the treble for a sky-high price!
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I spent a pleasant day at home with Shakira.
The second day off.
Li Shiguang originally wanted to take a break.
But a phone call from Florentino in the morning not only deprived Li Shiguang of his rest, but also cost Simone and Rivaldo half a day of their holiday.
One o'clock in the afternoon.
The three arrived at Thorpe Arch base on time and met up in Li Shiguang's office.
"Boss, I'd like to take a full vacation, is that okay?" Simone asked, operating the coffee machine with a resentful look on his face.
“Okay…but only after you resign.” Li Shiguang plopped down on the sofa with his teacup in hand, ignoring Simone’s complaints.
Influenced by Li Shiguang, Rivaldo also fell in love with this green tea from the East.
He took a sip and put down the teacup.
Most of the time, the Brazilian, who was more serious than Simeone, asked a question: "Boss, you just said there was an emergency. What exactly is it?"
Setting down his teacup, Li Shiguang slowly said, "Florentino called me this morning. Good news: after the Champions League final, he will officially return to his position as president of Real Madrid."
"So soon?" Simeone, who was carrying coffee, sat down as well, somewhat taken aback. "Aren't they having elections? I haven't heard anything about Real Madrid starting elections recently!"
"With only one candidate, what's the point of the election..." Li Shiguang pursed his lips, somewhat speechless.
"Holy crap, as expected of Florentino..." Simone was slightly surprised, but quickly recovered, as if this was perfectly reasonable. "But boss... what does this have to do with the urgent matter you mentioned?"
“That old bastard has a big appetite, hahaha.” Li Shiguang raised his eyebrows slightly. “He called me this morning and said that in addition to Zlatan and Harvey, he also wants to buy someone from me.”
"Still want to buy?"
"who?"
Simeone and Rivaldo asked questions at the same time.
Li Shiguang's lips curled into a smile, his eyes gleaming: "He wants to take Dani to the Bernabéu..."
I heard the name Alves.
The two were taken aback.
At the same time, I thought of Maicon, who had a huge unpleasant falling out with Leeds United the winter before last!
Simeone looked puzzled: "Boss, Michael's been in phenomenal form this season! Real Madrid's title win under such turbulent circumstances is largely thanks to Michael's crucial role on the right flank! Why did Florentino bring Dani to the Bernabéu?!"
"You don't know anything!" Li Shiguang laughed and cursed. "Michael was bought by Calderon. It would be strange if Florentino could tolerate him after he took over. We might as well sell him before Michael's abilities decline and recoup some funds!"
"Besides, why do you care why people want to buy Dani! I called you here for just one thing: regarding Dani, are we going to sell it or not!"
Li Shiguang was absolutely right about Florentino's thoughts.
There are plenty of right-backs.
It doesn't necessarily have to be a micson.
Once he was certain he could take over, Florentino Pérez immediately began a thorough purge of Real Madrid from top to bottom.
Both the club's management and the team.
Anyone belonging to Calderon's faction basically couldn't escape the old man's iron-fisted methods.
And as the biggest name signing during Calderon's era.
Maicon was the first to be affected.
That morning, Florentino made it very clear to Li Shiguang on the phone that his first task after taking office was to put Maicon into the trading market.
As for why they sought to purchase Alves from Li Shiguang...
This was a request made by Pellegrini.
The former Villarreal manager had his eye on the Brazilian full-back back when Alves was still at Sevilla.
The question raised by Li Shiguang made Simone and Rivaldo fall into deep thought.
About a minute later.
Rivaldo spoke first: "Boss, my suggestion is not to sell."
“I think it’s worth selling,” Rivaldo said, and Simone followed suit.
But this time...
The two had differing opinions.
Li Shiguang first looked at Rivaldo: "Ferreira, you go first."
“Okay…” Rivaldo nodded and began to analyze, “Dani is still an indispensable part of our right flank. From the boss’s perspective on most of the tactics, Dani’s attacking attributes on the wing can provide great help to the team. If we sell him, Son alone cannot do the job…”
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