Chapter 244 Master Huan’s Son
Since Saint Harry became the first officially recognized fan club of Southampton, the organization has developed rapidly in the past year and has become the largest official fan club of Southampton.
The total number of members exceeds 30,000, all of whom are local Southampton fans.
The gathering place for this fan club is Saint Harry's Bar.
This bar was originally a well-known football bar for Southampton fans. After becoming an official fan club, it became even more lively.
Every night is crowded.
Saint Harry, who has rosacea, has become the most influential leader among the fan group.
At this moment, there was a great noise in Saint Harry's bar.
The reason is simple: the official website announced a piece of news today.
Southampton officially announced that they had agreed to Arsenal's £25 million offer for Alex Chamberlain.
The news immediately caused a strong reaction among the Saints fan base.
Sold Benatia, sold Adam Lallana, and now, sold Chamberlain.
Three talented players were robbed in one summer. How can Southampton play in the new season?
Even within the Southampton fan club, Saint Harry, which is known as the club's die-hard fans, the summer transfer process is rife with controversy.
"I can understand selling Jose Fonte, Daniel Jardin and Siberia, but why sell Benatia, Adam Lallana and Chamberlain?"
"Yes, Jose Fonte and others are just substitutes and cannot meet the team's requirements. However, Chamberlain and Adam Lallana are both local stars, and Benatia is the backbone of the defense. If they are all sold, what fighting power will the team have?"
"I heard that Real Madrid is also coveting Neymar. Maybe the team will even sell Neymar!"
"Is it true that you have no money?"
"No money? How is that possible? Didn't you see what was said in the newspaper? Master Huan's game company now earns 5 million pounds a day, which is 150 million pounds a month. Do you think he is out of money?"
"That's right. Counting from the top, three of the top five most profitable games for Apple are released by Young Master Huan. Even the Queen is playing his Candy Crush Saga. How could he be out of money?"
This was also a piece of news that broke out before.
The Queen of England opened her own WeChat account and announced that she was playing Candy Crush Saga.
As a result, this immediately created a free but extremely effective promotion for Candy Crush Saga and the game company.
"I think Master Huan may not want to vote anymore!"
Everyone was silent.
This should be a more reasonable explanation.
Having just signed sky-high sponsorship deals with Nike and Adidas, and now in talks with many other sponsors, no one would believe that Southampton has no money, unless the management does not want to continue investing.
"Harry, what do you think?"
When someone asked this, everyone in the bar immediately looked at Saint Harry who was concentrating on drinking.
Harry raised his head, and under the light, his scarlet rosacea was particularly conspicuous.
"I absolutely don't believe these rumors. The sale is a foregone conclusion, but I believe the team must have its own ideas."
Harry's words were unconvincing.
In fact, even he himself was a little skeptical.
Could it be that the new boss is really the type who would just make a quick buck and leave?
Just when everyone was confused, a voice came in.
"Harry is right, the team has its own ideas!"
When they heard the voice, they looked over and found that it was the team's famous player and current coach, Mathieu Le Tissier.
“Matthew!”
"Matthew, tell us quickly."
"Yes, Matthew, tell us whatever you think."
As soon as everyone saw Matthew Le Tissier appear, they immediately surrounded him.
Even Saint Harry showed concern.
"I can't say much more about the details, I can only say that this summer, the team will also bring in a real superstar."
As soon as Matthew Le Tissier finished speaking, the crowd was in an uproar again.
"Superstar? Could it be Drogba?"
"It should be. The media has been saying it was Drogba."
"Wow, it's really him, that's awesome!"
"But now that Drogba is here, how do we play in the middle of the field?"
"Yeah, two world-class centers, how can you handle that?"
"Hurry up and tell me, Matthew."
Matthew Le Tissier smiled slightly, and everyone fell silent and listened to him.
"Master Huan said that two top center forwards are just right. One for the league and one for the cup. Let's rotate them!"
Everyone suddenly cheered and laughed loudly.
That's such a satisfying thing to say!
This is the wealthy Young Master Huan!
"In addition to Drogba, the team has also basically decided to bring in Matic and Daniel Sturridge from Chelsea. The former has performed very well in the Netherlands, and the latter... I believe everyone is familiar with him."
Everyone nodded immediately.
"Daniel Sturridge? He is seen as the future local center forward!"
"I watched his game against Bolton. He was amazing. This guy is definitely a top center forward!"
"Oh my god, it's really Sturridge, I'm so excited!"
"Who knows Matic? Tell me."
"I know a little bit about him. He seems to be a midfielder. He is tall and strong. He has good skills, can pass the ball, and is okay in defense."
"Wow, is Matic the midfielder signing for our team?"
Everyone immediately looked at Matthew Le Tissier again.
The Southampton star had just taken a cocktail from the bartender, and before he could take a sip, he was being stared at. He knew that no one would be happy if he didn't reveal the explosive news.
"Matic just added that the midfielder that Bielsa really wanted has been brought in, but it has not been officially announced yet. The transfer fee is... 60 million pounds!"
Everyone gasped in unison.
Sixty million pounds?
"Really? Matthew, we all watched you play football, please don't play tricks on us, okay?"
"Sixty million pounds?! Oh my God, who did Southampton bring in with the highest price?"
"Fabregas?"
"I think it's Xavi or Iniesta."
"Really? Master Huan has already said that he doesn't like Fabregas and doesn't like Barcelona players either."
"Who is that? Is it Modric from Tottenham Hotspur?"
“It’s possible!”
"Matthew, who is it? Tell me!"
"Yes, Matthew, tell me, hurry up, I'll buy you a drink!"
Saint Harry also stood up at this time and slammed the table vigorously, "Listen to me."
Everyone suddenly became quiet and looked at the bar owner who had obviously drunk a lot of alcohol.
"Matthew!" Saint Harry turned and looked at Matthew Le Tissier.
"Tell us all who it is. You said, tonight, everyone is drinking, and it's all my treat!"
"good!"
"That's awesome, Harry!"
"That's right. Come on, Matthew!"
"Yeah, we won't tell anyone, just tell us now!"
"Oh, please, Matthew!"
Seeing such an overwhelming public outcry, Matthew Le Tissier regretted having leaked the information just now.
At this point, I could only shake my head and say, "I really can't say!"
When everyone saw him like this, they knew that this guy would never say anything even if they were beaten to death.
"But I can say something else."
Everyone suddenly became interested again.
Seeing that Matthew Le Tissier had finished his drink, Harry immediately asked the bartender to make him another one.
"In addition to the players mentioned above, we have also brought in a heavyweight Spanish international, who I cannot say for the time being."
Before everyone could be surprised and excited, Matthew Le Tissier raised his hand again.
Everyone immediately covered their mouths and made no sound.
“Do you know why Nike and Adidas sponsor us?”
Everyone shook their heads.
"Let me tell you, both teams fought tooth and nail for this sponsorship. Adidas got it, but Nike refused to accept it and insisted on sponsoring our training center. Do you know what that is for?"
Everyone shook their heads again.
"I also heard from Master Huan that once it is built and put into operation, the success rate of our Southampton youth training camp will be very, very high, and more truly top-notch talented players will emerge. It is said that they can be trained in batches. This is what they value!"
Cultivate talented football stars in large quantities?
Everyone was shocked!
Oh my God, oh God, please come out!
Even talented football stars can be mass-produced?
This is bullshit, right?
But if it’s bullshit, why do Nike and Adidas take it so seriously?
Could it be true?
Just when everyone was stunned, Matthew Le Tissier spoke again with a smile.
"The media out there don't know anything and will hype up our financial crisis, but I can tell you that the team's finances are fine. Not only that, the team will continue to move forward with great strides."
"Tomorrow morning, everyone will definitely see the news that Norman Foster and his team are heading south."
Many people present knew who Norman Foster was.
He is a national treasure of British architectural design.
"He came here for one thing, to conduct a field survey of the Test River and the Itchen River outside, and to build a football stadium on the sea for us, the most luxurious and top-level super stadium in the world, which will cost up to 800 million pounds!"
Everyone looked at Matthew Le Tissier in amazement.
£800 million?
A football field on the sea?
Oh my God, how is this possible?
"It's not just a super stadium, it's also a top-notch hotel on the sea, with a budget of £500 million."
Relatively speaking, Matthew Le Tissier's last words did not attract anyone's attention.
They are only concerned about one thing: is Southampton really that rich?
So rich!
God, how can a team be so rich?
Master Huan is so awesome!
It’s really awesome!
After introducing so many players, we still need to build a training center, a hotel and a stadium.
So touching!
"Master Huan...Master Huan's feelings for the team are beyond words!"
"Yes, Southampton is like Master Huan's son. How can a father not love his son?"
"That's right, those media outlets love to spread rumors, so we shouldn't believe them in the future!"
"From now on, if anyone dares to say a bad word about Young Master Huan again, I will fight him!"
"Damn it, those **** media are so shameless that they actually spread rumors about Young Master Huan!"
"Season tickets, yes, season tickets, we have to spread the news quickly so that the team can sell more season tickets!"
"Yes, many people who don't know the reason are now considering whether to buy season tickets!"
"Hurry up, everyone, hurry up and spread the news. Don't let others misunderstand Master Huan!"
"Yes, let's act now!"
The fans in the bar had all drunk some wine, but they were more determined in what they did.
He did what he said and left on the spot.
Soon, all the people left.
I believe that by tomorrow, the news will have spread throughout this port city.
After everyone had left, Saint Harry slowly walked towards Matthew Le Tissier, holding a cocktail in one hand.
Sitting down in front of him, Harry was smiling and his mouth was full of alcohol.
"Matthew, while no one is around, tell me, who is the midfielder that was brought in for 60 million pounds?"
Mathieu Le Tissier smiled bitterly and shook his head. "I really can't say. The team is still planning publicity and is going to create a surprise effect."
"So, is he a top star?" Harry simply guessed.
Matthew Le Tissier shook his head. "A twenty-one-year-old rookie."
"Rookie?" Harry was dumbfounded. "Worth 60 million pounds?"
Matthew Le Tissier smiled wryly and nodded.
Harry, however, burst into laughter and kept slapping his thigh.
"Only Master Huan would do such a thing!"
"But I'm really looking forward to it. I want to know who this is!"