Chapter 368 Picking up a treasure

Zdravko Mamić had never met Yang Huan, but he had heard a lot about Yang Huan.

Three of his players all play for Southampton's youth team and have close contacts with the Saints. With Pini and Li Xavi acting as the go-between, he is no stranger to Yang Huan.

8 The agency is well-known in the industry, especially in the Premier League.

When Ashley Cole jumped from Arsenal to Chelsea, the poaching incident that caused a stir in the entire European football world was directed by the two major bosses of 8 Company and Chelsea's Arnesen.

It was this incident that brought discredit to the 8 company and strained its relations with many sports teams.

For example, Arsenal, the Gunners and Wenger hate the company, as well as their players.

Mamic is considered a big shot in Croatia, but outside Croatia, he has to be very careful in his dealings with others.

So when Jonathan Barnett of 8 Company invited him to a get-together in London, he couldn't refuse.

But at this time, seeing Joshua Barnett being caught off guard by Yang Huan's show of force, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart, who says a good father will have a good son?

Yang Huan sat leisurely on the opposite side. Sun Yue, Nicola Cortes, Ron Gourlay and others found seats to sit on his left and right and formed a negotiation situation with the two major agents on the opposite side.

Joshua Barnett had experienced this kind of situation many times before, so he quickly calmed down.

He knew that he had no weight at all in front of Yang Huan.

"Mr. Yang Huan, do you want to end this negotiation today?" He took a deep breath and calmed himself down.

Yang Huan didn't look at him, but looked at his own fingers, as if there was dust on his washed white fingers.

"If you take full responsibility, it's not impossible."

Yang Huan answered in a lazy tone with a chuckle.

"You've wasted thirty minutes of my time in a single negotiation. Your time is free, but my time is very precious. I can't continue wasting it with you."

Joshua Barnett didn't expect Yang Huan to vent his unhappiness in front of him. For a moment he didn't know how to react. He could only sit there and smile, hiding his helplessness and embarrassment.

He thought about walking away in anger, but if he did that, the negotiations would be over. He didn't have the power to do that, and he didn't dare to do that.

Although many people are interested in Gareth Bale now, the only team that has applied for a transfer so far is Southampton. If things get really bad, they may have to come back and apologize in the future.

"Can I... make a phone call?" Joshua Barnett asked.

Yang Huan shrugged and made a gesture of invitation.

The British youth immediately walked out of the meeting room and made a phone call.

Just at this moment, the front desk waiter brought a cup of fragrant hot tea, and Yang Huan smiled and nodded to Mamic.

"Mr. Mamic, try our Chinese tea, it's very good."

Mamiqi smiled and nodded, "Thank you Mr. Yang Huan"

After saying that, he actually picked up the cup and took a sip.

In less than two or three minutes, he had witnessed the methods of this extraordinary Master Huan mentioned by Pini of Li Harvey.

Jonathan Barnett originally wanted to take the initiative in the negotiations and was ready to do so.

But now, with just a few words, Yang Huan easily took back the initiative.

If substantive negotiations were to take place today, Joshua Barnett would certainly not be of sufficient weight.

But if Jonathan Barnett and David Manasi were to come all the way from London, they would have the time, but it would be a huge loss of face for both of them.

Obviously, they lost the first round.

This young master Huan who doesn't play by the rules is indeed not a simple person.

After drinking two sips of tea, Joshua Barnett came back.

In less than a few minutes, he looked much more confident and smiled.

"Mr. Yang Huan, I can fully represent our company and the players, and negotiations can proceed at any time."

At this moment, Mamić sat aside with great interest. He was not in a hurry and just listened and watched silently.

"OK" Yang Huan nodded with a smile.

"Then state your conditions one by one."

After saying that, Yang Huan also made a gesture of invitation.

Joshua Barnett looked at his assistant, who pulled a document out of his briefcase.

Putting it in front of him, Joshua Barnett glanced at the document, then looked at Yang Huan, and took a deep breath again.

"Our players want £150,000 a week"

As soon as Joshua Barnett said this, there was a burst of surprise in the conference room.

150,000 pounds, this is a high salary for top stars

Gareth Bale's current weekly salary at Tottenham Hotspur is only 45,000 pounds, which is about to increase by more than three times.

This price is too high

Even Mamic sighed inwardly after hearing this, how could Southampton agree to this?

Unless this Young Master Yang Huan is stupid and rich

But what he thought was impossible actually happened.

"Okay." Yang Huan was very concise, without any nonsense or nagging, and agreed on the spot.

Mamiqi opened his eyes wide, unable to believe it.

Joshua Barnett's mouth twitched, "You...you said..."

"I said yes," Yang Huan replied impatiently.

I said it so clearly, didn't you hear it?

This time Joshua Barnett and Mamić heard clearly that the young master agreed.

A weekly salary of 150,000 pounds, just given without any negotiation?

This sky-high weekly salary has surpassed that of England's leading stars such as Terry and Ashley Cole, and is on par with Lampard. Among British players, it is second only to Rooney's 250,000 pounds.

But you have to know that in 2010, Rooney only received a weekly salary of 120,000 pounds.

Could it be that Gareth Bale at this moment surpasses Rooney in 2010?

Joshua Barnett did not expect that Yang Huan would agree so quickly. This caught him off guard.

“But I have one condition.”

"Please speak." Joshua Barnett was so excited.

He's already agreed to a weekly salary of 150,000 pounds, so what else is there to be discussed?

"I want Gareth Bale's image rights, 100 percent"

Joshua Barnett thought about it and nodded, "Okay."

Gareth Bale is not handsome, and even looks a bit weird. His commercial value is not high, or even almost non-existent.

Is it worthwhile to exchange a portrait right that brings almost no benefits for a sky-high weekly salary of 150,000 pounds?

Mamic was a little confused at first. He felt that there was no need for Southampton to spend such money.

But when he heard Yang Huan's condition, which was to obtain 100% of Gareth Bale's image rights, a flash of enlightenment came into his mind.

I have heard for a long time that Southampton is very good at managing players' image rights and commercial operations.

Could it be that he is attracted by the huge potential of Gareth Bale?

8 The agency has a very, very bad reputation in British football circles, even worse than Rooney's agent.

Although this company claims to have 500 players and business all over the world, why are there no top stars?

The answer is simple, because the company has a very bad reputation, and no one wants to deal with Jonathan Barnett, a vampire, so top stars would never hand over their business to such a company.

Gareth Bale, Ashley Cole, Saha...

The players of this company have no commercial value at all, and their only source of income is to suck blood from the club.

That's why Wenger said Jonathan Barnett is a greedy, money-minded villain.

In the hands of SG, Gareth Bale's commercial value in the UK is zero, but in Southampton's hands, this may not be the case.

And you have to know that 2012 is the London Olympics. At that time, Britain will form a national Olympic team to compete in the local Olympic Games. Gareth Bale will undoubtedly be the leader of this team.

After realizing this, Mamic suddenly understood Southampton's plan.

Someone has done the math and found that Ibrahimovic's annual income in 2011, excluding salary and bonuses, was over 20 million euros, which he shared with the team, leaving him with a share of 10 million euros.

This year it may be higher

As for Neymar, his income outside the stadium is almost catching up with his salary and bonuses.

In other words, Southampton is fully capable of such operation.

Looking at Joshua Barnett's grinning face when he signed the £150,000-a-week contract, Mamic felt a sense of regret. It was too short-sighted.

Coinciding with the London Olympics, Gareth Bale's commercial value is simply a gold mine, but they just let it go

After all, it is because it is too easy to make money from the team.

After getting used to making money this easily, who would be willing to work hard to develop commercial value?

Once the biggest issue is settled, the appearance fees and various bonuses that follow will be much easier to negotiate.

After receiving a weekly salary of 150,000 pounds, SG's demands for bonuses and appearance fees were not outrageous.

This also led to the two parties hitting it off easily, and everything was done in less than half an hour.

"Master Huan is indeed a straightforward person"

Joshua Barnett called his father in London again, and after confirming that it was feasible, he signed the agreement.

In many transfer cases, personal treatment issues often require weeks or even months of difficult negotiations, but in Yang Huan's hands, it was resolved in just half an hour.

With this agreement, plus the one with Tottenham Hotspur, Gareth Bale belongs to Southampton.

Contract period: four years

Originally, Yang Huan wanted a five-year contract, but Company 8 planned to sign a three-year contract. In the end, both parties compromised and signed a four-year contract.

As for the clause required by SG agency that Southampton must not prevent Gareth Bale's transfer if a top team poaches him and offers a suitable price, Yang Huan nodded and agreed without hesitation.

What is the right price?

Of course, I am satisfied with it.

As for when I will be satisfied, it depends on the other party's sincerity and my mood.

Once I'm in a bad mood, no matter how high the price is, I still don't think it's appropriate.

"It's a pleasure working with you." Yang Huan stood up with a smile.

This time he took the initiative to extend his hand, which was rare.

Joshua Barnett was immediately flattered and stretched out his hands to hold Yang Huan's outstretched right hand.

"Happy cooperation, Master Huan"

Yang Huan nodded with a smile.

Joshua Barnett saw that he had reached an agreement, and then he looked at Mamic, who had been watching from the sidelines without saying a word, and a smile immediately appeared on his face.

"Mr. Mamic, I have something else to do in London. How about I go first?"

They said they were seeking Mamic's opinion, but in fact he had already stood up.

As a person of low status with little influence, Mamiqi had no choice but to stand up.

In his heart, he was complaining that he was just like his father, forgetting his principles when he saw the benefits.

Just now we were talking about advancing and retreating together, but now we are being easily defeated one by one.

But although he thought so in his heart, he still looked polite on the surface.

"Well, Mr. Barnett, take care."

Joshua Barnett said goodbye to Yang Huan and others again, and left the meeting room with satisfaction with his assistant.

Southampton did not show any signs of being in agony after being slaughtered.

On the contrary, Sun Yue, Ron Gourlay and others were all very happy, as if they had found a treasure.

After Joshua Barnett left the meeting room and closed the door again, Yang Huan looked at Mamic with a smile.

"Okay, Mr. Mamic, it's your turn next."