Chapter 222 I Want to Introduce Drogba

In a restaurant in Bilbao, northern Spain, Javi Martinez, accompanied by his brother and agent, had dinner with the Italian agent tycoon.

As a result, halfway through the meal, the fat Italian man ran out to make a phone call.

In less than a minute, he ran back and handed over the fourth-generation Apple phone in his hand.

Javi Martinez thought the guy was showing off his kidney machine and almost snatched it away and bent it. Then he took out his Nokia from his pocket, cracked a walnut and threw it at his face.

"Our Master Huan wants to talk to you." Raiola said.

Master Huan?

Javi Martinez frowned. Could it be the super rich man from Southampton?

He looked at his brother, who remained silent and did not comment.

He looked at his agent again and got a nod in response.

It seems that making phone calls does not count as private contact and is not against the rules.

Javi Martinez immediately picked up the phone, put it close to his ear and said hello softly.

"Hello, I'm Yang Huan, the owner of Southampton." A very energetic voice came from the phone.

"I'm Harvey, go ahead." He wasn't timid.

This made Raiola, who was standing by, feel that this boy was good and had a majestic aura.

"How much is your annual salary at Athletic Bilbao?" Yang Huan asked directly on the phone.

Javi Martinez was a little hesitant, but soon thought of another question.

Raiola is the kind of person who has connections everywhere. If you want to check his annual salary, isn't it just a matter of a flick of your hand?

"One million euros."

"So low?" Yang Huan found it a little unbelievable.

Javi Martinez felt a little embarrassed, but he agreed with what he heard. It was indeed low.

Not to mention compared with top teams like Barcelona and Real Madrid, even compared with his peers in teams like Atletico Madrid, Valencia, and Sevilla, he is still low.

Not to mention compared with foreign teams, especially the wealthy Premier League teams.

One million euros is everywhere in the entire Premier League, and you can grab a handful of them at any time.

"I'm currently discussing a contract extension, and I think the increase will be a bit."

This is too unconfident of a statement.

The main reason is that Athletic Bilbao is not a big team and does not have ample finances.

"Then I'll be direct. In a word, if you come to Southampton, I guarantee you'll be a starter. Next season we're going to do great things in the Championship, FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League. As long as you perform well, you'll definitely have a future!"

Javi Martinez had also heard of Southampton and knew about the team's success in the past season.

At the very least, doesn't this team still have superstars like Ibrahimovic, Neymar and Neuer?

Moreover, Vidal, Benatia, Stroman and others who joined the team have also performed brilliantly in the past season, attracting the attention of many top league teams.

At the time, German national team coach Loew also said that Neuer joining Southampton would affect his main position in the national team.

But what is the result?

Neuer's position in the national team is becoming more and more secure!

Yang Huan on the phone sensed Javi Martinez's hesitation and silence, which added fuel to the fire.

"If you come to Southampton, I will give you three times the salary of Athletic Bilbao. If you perform well and we are promoted to the Premier League next year, I will increase your salary even more!" Yang Huan made a heavy promise.

"Triple?" Javi Martinez's heart was indeed beating fast.

Who among those who play professional football these days doesn’t hope to make money?

Although it would be good to join a top team, no top team is interested in him now.

Moreover, Southampton has a lot of popularity, is a Premier League team, has superstars, and the head coach is the world-famous coach Bielsa. Going to such a team may give you more opportunities than staying in Athletic Bilbao.

Moreover, triple the salary, that’s three million!

After being promoted to the Premier League, it can rise further.

"Think about it carefully!"

After saying that, Yang Huan hung up the phone.

Raiola had been keeping an eye on Xavi Martinez. He noticed that the Spaniard had a very expressive expression when he was talking on the phone, and he didn't know what Master Huan had said to him.

"How is it? What did Master Huan say?" Raiola took the kidney machine back from Javi Martinez.

Javi Martinez's brother and agent also showed their concern.

On the contrary, the Spaniard quickly calmed down and looked at Raiola again.

"Excuse me, Mr. Raiola, can I have a few words with them in private?"

Raiola shrugged. "Of course, I'll go to the front counter to pay first."

After saying that, he got up and left.

But he felt even more confused in his heart. What did Young Master Huan say to him?

A few minutes later, Raiola paid the bill and Javi Martinez and the other two came out.

"We have decided, Mr. Raiola, we agree to join Southampton!"

The person who spoke was Javi Martinez's agent.

"However, we will not be involved in the negotiations between you and Athletic Bilbao."

Raiola was surprised by Javi Martinez's sudden change, but was very satisfied with the result.

"Very good, I promise you will not regret your decision today."

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When faced with an invitation from Southampton, Spain's Javi Martinez considered it carefully and finally decided to join the Saints.

But in London, England, some people chose to refuse without hesitation.

That is Chelsea's number one striker, Didier Drogba.

"Join Southampton? Play in the Championship? And be a substitute for Ibrahimovic?"

At his home, Drogba was stunned when he learned from his agent, Sadie, that Chelsea actually wanted him to join Southampton.

His first reaction was to refuse!

impossible!

Absolutely, absolutely impossible!

"There is no way I will join Southampton. Even if I retire, I will not be a substitute for Ibrahimovic!"

Drogba was furious.

who is he?

Didier Drogba!

The world's number one center!

Uh, okay, this title is a bit controversial.

Although strength is difficult to measure, at least he and Ibrahimovic are centers of the same level, right?

But now, he is asked to be a substitute for the Swedes?

"Yes, I am 33 years old now, but I don't think I am old enough to retire in a lower league. And I don't think I am only qualified to be a substitute for Ibrahimovic. Is he a Swede qualified?"

As he was talking, Drogba started to curse.

"It's been several years. I have been working hard in Chelsea. But now, I am old and they start to despise me. This is not a one-day thing. After bringing in Torres, they have been trying to throw me out, but what is the result?"

"In the end, it was me who saved the team!"

When he said this, Drogba exuded an indescribable dominance.

He has the confidence, the strength, and the qualifications to say such things.

Sadie also looked embarrassed, he was just an insignificant agent.

"The person who notified me was Abramovich's confidant, Granovskia."

This guy has always portrayed himself as Abramovich's confidant and looks down on everyone.

"What did he say?" Drogba also suppressed his temper.

Being in his thirties, he also knew that losing his temper would not solve the problem.

The most important thing now is to figure out what the situation is.

"Nothing was said, just that the salary and bonuses would remain the same and we would report to Southampton for the new season."

Drogba got angry when he heard this.

"Did he ask me when I reported in? Did I agree?"

Do you really think I'm your son?

Whatever you say, I have to do.

Originally, at his age, it is time for him to step back.

If we talk it over, there is still hope of going to Southampton.

But the biggest problem now is that he is unwilling to be a substitute for Ibrahimovic.

Originally the two were at the same level, but if he became a substitute, wouldn't he be demoted to a level for nothing?

Is it possible that after nearly a decade of success in his career, he has stumbled in his old age?

"So now, what should we do?" Sadie also had a headache.

Being an agent is like the filling in a sandwich cookie, it’s not easy to be one.

"Don't worry about him, he's just a lackey. I'll talk to Abramovich in person some other day!"

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It was 7:30 in the morning and the sun was rising. It was a rare good day in England.

Charlene Lahiri drove to Southampton Airport full of doubts, but she didn't know what the guy who called her and woke her up from the bed early in the morning was doing.

If he doesn't give a reasonable and satisfactory answer, I will write him off in the newspaper!

Well, how should I write it?

While she was thinking, she walked into the airport.

The airport runway was closed, but there were two white cars parked neatly side by side on the runway.

Isn’t this the luxury car called Conqueror that Aston Martin, oh no, should I say Lagonda is going to launch?

Made it?

And there are two more!

If this gets out, I'm afraid the car fans all over the world who are eagerly waiting for it will be excited.

"Hello, Miss Lahri."

Yang Huan's voice came from behind.

When Charlene Lahiri heard the voice, her heart trembled for no reason.

She couldn't help but think of the scene in East London that day, which made her blush immediately.

Yang Huan came over with Yoona and Psy.

"What do you want to do by calling me here so early in the morning?" Charlene Lahri asked unhappily.

It looked as if he was criticizing him.

Don’t you know that sleep is the best beauty product for women?

"Come on, it's already past seven, is it still early?"

"What about the exclusive inside information you mentioned?"

Yang Huan asked Lin Yuner and Psy to get ready first, then he chuckled, approached Charlene Lahiri, and asked jokingly, "I have a lot of exclusive inside information, what do you want in exchange?"

Charlene Lahiri was no longer capable of blushing at such teasing.

But I don't know why, when I see him again, I still feel a little...

I can't help but think of what happened that day.

"Forget it. As a friend, I am happy for you to see that you have been able to get over the trauma of being raped."

Yang Huan's words immediately made Charlene Lahiri furious.

"Hey, who was raped? Explain clearly."

"Oh, I forgot to mention, it was almost."

Yang Huan's smiling face almost drove Charlene Lahiri crazy.

"What's almost? A lot, okay?"

Seeing that she could joke about this matter proved that everything was really okay.

"You think I'm talking about that unlucky Terry Adams? I'm talking about me. Aren't we almost there?"

Charlene Lahiri's pretty face suddenly turned red again and she raised her high heels to kick him.

But Yang Huan dodged it.

"Hey, hey, what's going on? Even though we can't be ****, we can still continue to be friends. Don't move your feet!"

Charlene Lahiri is not as shameless as someone else.

You can't chase him and start a fight with him in front of so many people, right?

"Okay, okay, I'll tell you straight away."

"Well, go ahead."

Charlene Lahiri really couldn't hate Yang Huan.

Not only do I not hate him, but it seems that... I quite like being teased by him like this.

Could it be that I really like him?

No way, this guy is so fickle?

How is that possible?

"I'm telling you, this is an exclusive inside story. It's absolutely true. No media outlet in the world could have guessed it."

Charlene Lahiri burst out laughing.

"Go ahead and brag as much as you can, but be careful not to blow it up!"

"Look, look, I haven't even said anything yet, and you're like this. Am I really that untrustworthy?"

Charlene Lahiri suppressed her laughter and nodded, "Okay, tell me what you want to say and I'll write it down."

As he said this, he seriously took out his interview notes and a pen and pretended to take notes.

"I want to bring in Drogba!"