Chapter 244
The new season is a testing ground for Mourinho to frequently adjust the positions of his players. The league results are not good, but they are also decent.
However, it is obvious that the current results cannot satisfy the ambitious Florentino. What he wants is both a star team and a championship team. He wants the team to have star power, create star players, let them participate in more activities and star games, and also want them to fight for victory and championships in official games.
Mourinho objected many times but to no avail, and he was so angry that he had several arguments with Florentino in the office.
On this point, Cristiano and Mourinho have reached a consensus. Both of them are determined to compete, and commercial performances during the season will wear down their form and disrupt their rhythm.
Florentino discussed this with the two Portuguese more than once, and even made some concessions on remuneration. He is not a stingy businessman. When necessary, he is also happy to let his employees make some money together.
"But these two damn Portuguese guys won't listen to any tricks!" Florentino almost laughed out of anger, "Mourinho and Ronaldo are two exactly the same lunatics! They don't even want to make money! They are definitely spoiled by Mendes!"
"Absolutely!" His assistant nodded vigorously in agreement.
However, there are only a handful of people in the entire club who can completely ignore Florentino's decision. Florentino is the chairman of the club and the person in power who has the final say. He can find a substitute anytime and anywhere to replace those disobedient guys - but he can't find anyone to replace Cristiano and Mourinho.
Mourinho hated this kind of disrespectful employment relationship. He roared at Mendes more than once, saying that this damn club had no foundation at all, and Florentino could destroy it alone, sooner or later.
Mendes had to repeatedly assure his friend and contract partner that Florentino would not ruin Real Madrid and that he knew what he was doing: "Of course, if you don't want to participate in those activities, then don't go. I will take care of it. These are not a problem."
Mendes promised.
Mourinho immediately followed up quickly: "And Cristiano, he is not allowed to go either."
This is his ace player. He will not allow Cristiano to stay in such a place. That will definitely paralyze the sensitive nerves of a top player.
Mendes: "... Don't worry, he won't go. He has already protested."
One or two Portuguese men came to take his hair.
Cristiano even skipped work for a commercial performance with Kaka, who was originally the most talkative one. This almost made Florentino so angry that a blood vessel burst.
The protagonists of Real Madrid's two most expensive transfer transactions so far have all gone on strike for commercial activities. Florentino can only allow some media hoping to take pictures to enter Valdebebas, which at least allows Cristiano to cooperate a little.
He asked Cristiano to stand in front of the media camera, put his arm around Cristiano's shoulder and looked at the camera with a smile, then asked about the training content or suggestions on the training ground with concern.
——These were just polite remarks. Florentino didn't think that Cristiano would not cooperate with him. In fact, Cristiano did cooperate, or rather, he cooperated too much, which almost made Florentino lose the smile on his face.
"Real Madrid is a historic and prestigious club. Everything here satisfies me and I am very happy that I can play here. Of course, I very much hope that it can get better. This is the goal of all of us." Cristiano said something that made Florentino's mouth curl up. The president, with loose skin on his face, smiled and piled up the corners of his mouth.
Then the next second, Cristiano changed the subject and continued: "So I think the equipment on our training ground can be updated and improved. The grass needs to be maintained more frequently. And the indoor equipment, especially the equipment used for relaxation and recovery after training, they are too old..."
Florentino smiled and interrupted Cristiano: "You are right, Cristiano, thank you very much, I think we can find some time to talk about this in more detail in the afternoon, you seem to have a lot of good ideas."
"Yes sir." Cristiano nodded in response, and he also put on a big smile.
The Portuguese man who was voted the hottest man in 2010 by the Internet is showing off his smile for free.
“Then let’s take another photo together.” Florentino patted his cheek, and it was hard to tell whether there was some gnashing of teeth. He smiled fakely and greeted the media on the other side of the camera, “Ladies and gentlemen, the time for visiting Valdebebas is almost over, please hurry up.”
Cristiano cooperated to complete the flashing spotlights.
…
"Did you really say that?" Modric looked at Cristiano with wide eyes. "You asked Florentino to spend money on the training ground in front of the media?"
"I think I can say it better than this." Cristiano gestured and touched the tip of his nose. "I promise, Luca, I can say it better than you."
Modric: “…” Is this really the point?
He took a deep breath. "What was Florentino's reaction? He must be furious. He's already expressed his dissatisfaction with you not participating in those events. Aren't you afraid that he'll put you on the bench?"
Cristiano raised his eyebrows. Just as he was about to speak, Van Nistelrooy interrupted him: "If Florentino still wants to win the trophy, he won't dare to do this, at least not now. Wait until he buys a replacement for Cristiano."
Modric choked slightly, then realized how right Van Nistelrooy was. Looking at their team structure, looking at the data of each person in this team, Cristiano was the missing piece, which meant that Florentino could only hold his nose and be angry, but couldn't do anything small.
Cristiano looked at Van Nistelrooy, raised the corners of his mouth and raised his chin towards Van Nistelrooy: "But no one can replace Cristiano Ronaldo. I only have one."
The Portuguese's smug expression made Van Nistelrooy sigh, and he raised his hand and slapped the other man on the forehead: "Stop being so cocky, Ronnie."
Cristiano curled his eyes, spread his hands and looked at Kaka: "Am I wrong?"
Marcelo and others on the side booed almost at the same time, and Marcelo shouted: "Oh, come on Cristiano! You know Kaka is an absolute Cristiano! He won't refute you!"
Cristiano smiled even more happily when he heard this: "Really? I'm glad you feel so too."
Marcelo: “…”
Oh my god, can't anyone take care of this guy?
Fanny raised his eyebrows. This guy was becoming more and more unscrupulous.
But he looked around and realized that the more openly and generously Cristiano admitted it, the less likely anyone would take it seriously.
"I think so too," James added sincerely at the right time, and then received Pepe's full agreement.
Marcelo started yelling at Cristiano for forming cliques in their locker room, but Cristiano grabbed him by the neck, pretending to confirm some rumors that he was a locker room bully.
"Then I belong to Cristiano." Kaka narrowed his eyes and said suddenly amid the noise.
Everyone was silent for a moment. No one expected Kaka to get involved in their farce.
Although everyone knows how close Kaka and Cristiano are, saying "I'm related to Cristiano" so obviously and directly is not in line with Kaka's usual personality of always speaking smoothly and making it difficult for people to find fault with him.
——If Florentino heard this, he would definitely be angry. In Real Madrid, there is only Florentino’s faction.
Kaka saw that everyone was looking at him, and he smiled indifferently.
James then joked: "I am also from Cristiano's family."
"Then my position is obvious." Pepe spread his hands, "I don't need to say more, right?"
Marcelo covered his ears and pretended to scream: "Enough! Enough! I don't want to be hunted by Florentino! Let's stop talking about this!"
Ramos shook his head to show his uniqueness: "Sese is a Real Madridist, Sese will always choose Real Madrid, Chris is Real Madrid's top scorer, Chris belongs to Real Madrid, there is no difference between Chris and Real Madrid."
"Your logic is really impeccable." Fanny pressed his nose and twitched his mouth.
Alonso laughed and pointed at Ramos and joked: "Is it so difficult for you to admit that you are on Cristiano's side? Do you have to take such a big detour?"
Ramos opened his mouth and wanted to make an excuse, but Cristiano interrupted him.
The Portuguese winked at Alonso: "Oh no, Xavi, he is standing with Real Madrid, I am sure of that."
"But now I do belong here," Cristiano said, looking at Sergio. "So there is really no difference. We will win the championship together. This is the only thing that matters."
Ramos scratched his hair subconsciously. He didn't know what to say for a moment, so he nodded: "That's it! Cristiano belongs to Real Madrid, did you hear Xavi? This is the key!"
"I'm pretty sure Chris is saying winning the championship is the key," Alonso corrected.
Ramos: "Isn't that what I meant?"
Alonso: “…”
There is nothing to say to people whose minds are not clear. Alonso rolled his eyes.
Kaka smiled and said to Ramos: "Sergio, this is easy to distinguish. If Cristiano is not in Real Madrid, will you be happy for the glory he has fought for? Will you congratulate him?"
Cristiano looked at Kaka with some surprise, and then saw Sergio's inquiring gaze.
He took a step forward and unnoticeably pulled Kaka behind him. He whispered to Kaka, "He won't understand if you tell him this now."
"Then maybe he can think about it now." Kaka also said softly, pointing to his head, "He should use his brain to think."
Instead of waiting until he was kicked out by Florentino before realizing it.
The two were whispering to each other, and Ramos was still confused. He spoke after a while: "Chris, are you planning to leave Real Madrid?"
Cristiano: “…”
Kaka: “…”
The Portuguese rolled his eyes and looked at Kaka: "See, I told you he doesn't understand anything."
Even Kaka was speechless at this moment. He pinched the bridge of his nose, smiled helplessly and shook his head: "You are right."
Cristiano turned to Ramos and said: "No, Sergio, don't think about it, it's better for you not to use your brain."
Ramos: “…”
Benzema looked at Cristiano and Kaka thoughtfully. His gaze stayed on Ramos for less than a second and then moved away. He thought he understood what Kaka meant.
As for Ramos, ah, the Spaniard always pretends to be dull and stupid to make Cristiano pity him and let down his guard.
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