Chapter 1058 What a big deal!
At 8:30 in the morning, when Southampton players arrived at the Staplewood training base one after another, they found that Master Huan, head coach Ancelotti, the club's executive chairman Nicola Cortes and CEO Ron Gourlay were already waiting for them at the training ground.
This immediately surprised all the players who came to the scene, and they all quickened their pace.
They would not suspect that it was a surprise inspection because the Saints players were very strict in daily management.
Not only the coaching staff, but also team leader Mathieu Le Tissier and captain Neuer in the locker room will also participate in the daily management of the team and assume their due responsibilities.
When the players saw Master Huan and others, they all looked at Neuer, as if asking the German goalkeeper.
Why is Master Huan here? Did something serious happen?
Neuer raised his eyebrows and pouted his lips, obviously answering his teammates. I don’t know either.
As all affairs of Southampton have been standardized, Master Huan rarely participates in the operation of the team.
After all, this is normal. The boss always interferes in the affairs of his subordinates, which makes it very difficult for those below him to handle.
But since Young Master Huan has shown up, it must be no small matter.
The Saints players walked onto the training ground with doubts and stood in front of Master Huan, Ancelotti and others.
"It's nothing serious, I just missed you all, so I came to see you!"
Yang Huan laughed at the first sentence, then pointed at himself and said, "If it was a formal meeting, I wouldn't be dressed like this."
Everyone then noticed that Master Huan was wearing a casual sportswear officially launched by the Saints, which looked very friendly.
You know what, after hearing what Master Huan said and seeing him like this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"The team has had good results recently and performed well. We won the League Cup and the League Championship not long ago. I believe everyone should have received the League Cup and League Championship bonuses distributed by the club, right?"
All the players nodded in unison, they had indeed received it.
Not only the players, but also the coaching staff and staff have received it.
Southampton has always been very trustworthy in distributing bonuses. As soon as the League Cup final was over, the bonuses were immediately transferred into the accounts of each player according to the distribution method previously agreed upon by the team.
The same goes for the league championship, although it hasn’t ended yet, the championship has been won in advance and the prize money has been divided.
According to the Saints' current prize money, the League Cup prize money is 10 million and the league championship prize money is 20 million, both in pounds.
European teams have always been like this, with high salaries but low bonuses.
Southampton's cup prize of 10 million pounds and league championship bonus of 20 million pounds are considered quite high in European football. Apart from Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, the Saints' bonus is the highest.
Moreover, as for bonuses, it depends on the situation and must be reasonable.
There is a saying that goes, "A pinch of rice is a favor, a peck of rice is a grudge."
When the Saints were in a low-level league, they offered huge bonus incentives in order to retain their big-name stars and ensure the team's combat effectiveness. This is understandable.
But now, the Saints are already one of the strongest teams in Europe, and their strength is beyond doubt. If they continue to use huge bonuses to stimulate the team, it would be a bit unreasonable.
According to the Saints' current income, a league championship bonus of 20 million pounds is not low.
Of course, the specific situation needs to be analyzed specifically.
Manchester City is currently ranked fifth in the Premier League, behind Southampton, which won the championship in advance, Leicester City in second, and Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal in third and fourth, but the points gap is not very large.
Therefore, Manchester City's management is now holding back their anger and offering a huge bonus of 30 million pounds, with the aim of ensuring that the team remains in the top four of the league and retains its qualification for the Champions League.
It took a lot of effort to rise up. If it were to come to an end now, it would have a huge impact on Manchester City.
Because of this, Manchester City offered such a huge reward.
However, Manchester City offered a high bonus, and teams such as Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, who are determined to get into the top four of the league, also offered huge bonuses. No one wants to fall behind.
So, if we really talk about the amount of bonus, the Saints' bonus is not that high.
"According to the bonus plan we worked out at the beginning of the season, we have now reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League. I believe everyone should have received their quarter-final bonuses, and the FA Cup bonuses have all been distributed."
Yang Huan looked at the players in front of him and said with a smile again.
"It has been sent!" Neuer, as the captain of the team, nodded.
The other teams are not sure, but the way Southampton distributes Champions League bonuses is closely linked to the schedule.
For example, according to the team's original plan, each player would receive a bonus of 100,000 pounds after reaching the round of 16, and the bonus would be distributed immediately if they qualified in advance from the group stage.
By the same token, for those who advance to the quarterfinals, each player will receive an additional reward of 150,000 pounds, which will be paid immediately after the second round against Ajax. In this regard, the club is still very credible.
"I just mentioned to Carroll that the team is in a very good momentum right now. We have already won the league title and the League Cup. With both titles in hand, we should be able to stop asking for anything."
Yang Huan glanced at everyone, his expression somewhat solemn.
Ancelotti just said that after winning the league title ahead of schedule, the players have become a little lax, which is not a good phenomenon.
"I just discussed with Ron and Nicola, and we unanimously decided to adjust the team's bonus plan."
When the players heard this, they all looked up at Young Master Huan with a hint of surprise on their faces.
Could it be that Master Huan wants to cut the team’s bonuses?
"Don't worry, I mean, the team will still follow the original bonus plan, but in addition to that, we will add an additional bonus."
When the players heard this, they were immediately shocked.
Additional rewards? Is there such a good thing?
When it comes to additional rewards, they are usually given when the team is performing poorly. But now, the Saints are in such a strong momentum. Isn't it obvious that giving additional rewards at this time is just giving money to the players?
"If, in this year's Champions League, we have a chance to win the championship again"
Yang Huan paused here deliberately, and waited until all the players had noticed, then he continued with a smile.
"The team will receive an additional 20 million pounds in rewards!"
"Twenty million?"
When the players heard this, they were all shocked.
Twenty million almost means doubling the prize money!
My God, after deducting the money for the coaching staff and staff, each person will get at least hundreds of thousands of pounds more.
Not to mention, while receiving generous rewards, he also won three consecutive Champions League titles.
Who can refuse such a good thing?
"In addition, if we win the FA Cup, the team will receive an additional bonus of 10 million pounds!"
It was obvious at the scene that many players took a deep breath.
Ron Gourlay and Nicola Cortez looked at each other and noticed the helplessness in their opponents' eyes.
Young Master Huan is indeed very generous!
Of course, this is not to say that Southampton cannot come up with the money.
According to the Saints' current development momentum, the team's financial revenue is expected to exceed 600 million pounds, or more than 700 million euros, in the 2015-2016 season. This is not difficult at all.
If the team achieves success again in the Champions League, especially winning the title, then combined with the income from winning the Champions League and the performance rewards from sponsors, the team's annual revenue will reach 700 million pounds, far surpassing Real Madrid and Manchester United, which are ranked second, and is far ahead in European football.
One of the important reasons for such a large increase is the increase in the revenue sharing of the broadcasting rights of the Premier League and the Champions League, as well as the increase in sponsorship fees from many sponsors including Nike.
And the Saints will continue to grow at a double-digit rate in the next few years.
This is a very astonishing number and also a great feat in European football.
With the substantial increase in income, the bonuses offered by the Saints to their staff are actually nothing.
On the contrary, offering high bonuses can greatly stimulate the team. If they can achieve three consecutive championships in the Champions League, if they can win the Champions League and the FA Cup and complete an unprecedented Grand Slam, it will definitely be a huge benefit to the Saints' golden signboard.
That is why Ron Gourlay and Nicola Cortes agreed with Master Huan's decision.
If spending the extra 30 million pounds can bring the team a Grand Slam season, it will definitely be worth it!
Yang Huan looked at the players in front of him. They were all still very young, full of vigor and fighting spirit.
"I want to say that all of us have seen the team's efforts and the team's progress. We won the league championship and the League Cup. We also reached the semi-finals in the FA Cup and the quarter-finals in the Champions League."
"In the more than 100 years of professional football history in England, only Manchester United has created the Triple Crown. They created the Red Devils Empire that dominated the Premier League for many years. But now, we have the opportunity to create a Grand Slam season that is more glorious than Manchester United's Triple Crown. We have the opportunity to create a miracle that belongs to our Saints!"
"Everyone!" Yang Huan looked at each player in front of him, "For many professional players, such an opportunity will only come once in a lifetime, but now, it is right in front of us."
"If you don't want such an opportunity to slip away from you, and don't want to miss such a godsend, then step forward bravely and grab it firmly. Don't let go and don't let it run away!"
When Master Huan finished speaking, many players at the scene laughed.
But every player deeply felt the meaning of Master Huan's words.
Yes, creating a Grand Slam season and winning seven titles will undoubtedly make every player present go down in history.
They will create a Saints dynasty that will be even more powerful than the Red Devils Empire back then.
In the future, no matter how many years pass, all the fans will remember them, their names, and their deeds!
When they thought of this, the hearts of every player present seemed to be ignited.
Whether it is for the honor of winning seven championships or for the huge bonus offered by the club, they must keep moving forward, continue to defeat their opponents, and win each game.
Now they are walking on a road leading to legend. Every step on this road is dangerous and thrilling, but they have to do it.
Only in this way can they reach the other side of victory!
Yang Huan and Ancelotti looked at each other, and the latter nodded slightly.
Just now, Master Huan also offered him and the coaching staff a generous bonus. He knew that the team was determined to win three consecutive Champions League titles, four consecutive Premier League titles, and the Grand Slam of seven titles.
And isn't he the same?
Not only him, I guess everyone in the team is holding back their energy now!