Chapter 547: An Astonishing Price

"Thank you all for taking the time to come and attend tonight's banquet. Thank you!"

As the CEO of Miracle Media and the person in charge of the International Champions Cup, Sun Yue naturally had to go on stage to say a few words of thanks on such occasions.

After all, in addition to the team’s owner and senior executives, those present tonight also include core senior executives from major sponsors.

Compared to the low-key European Youth Champions Cup, Miracle Media has put a lot of effort and invested a lot of resources in the promotion of the International Champions Cup. All the participating teams are top teams, which makes this event very popular.

Last summer, the attendance figures shocked the world.

Everyone expects that this year, the International Champions Cup will further create a football wave in North America.

What Sun Yue said on the stage was mainly about introducing the achievements made in the International Champions Cup in the past year.

For example, this year's International Champions Cup signed a live broadcast contract, which is China, including Hong Kong and Taiwan.

The company that won the live broadcast contract was WeChat Video under Yang Huan.

Of course, although they are all our own companies and the money is transferred from the left hand to the right hand, the money still has to be paid.

In addition, the International Champions Cup has signed several other sponsorship contracts, and with more time this year, Miracle Media has drawn up a more detailed and larger-scale publicity and promotion plan.

From the plans listed by Sun Yue, everyone can see that last year was the time to gain a firm foothold, and this year is the time to make a major effort to completely open up the American market.

Miracle Media is trying to make the International Champions Cup a top-level event!

Everyone present here would wish for this as well.

From the club's perspective, with the addition of such an event during the summer preparation period, they can not only ensure that they have high-level warm-up matches, but also receive high appearance fees, while also expanding their commercial influence, thus killing two birds with one stone.

For sponsors, having such a platform means having an additional marketing and promotion opportunity.

The World Cup only happens once every four years, the European Champions League is far away in Europe, but the International Champions Cup is in the United States!

What really caught everyone's attention was that Sun Yue also mentioned the Asian Challenge.

There are a total of six teams participating in this event. They will play several challenge matches in countries and regions in Asia, including China, Japan, Thailand and other countries and regions.

The six teams are Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool in the Premier League, Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1, Napoli in Serie A and Atletico Madrid in La Liga.

Originally, Miracle Media hoped to invite traditional giants such as AC Milan and Inter Milan.

Both teams have amazing influence in the Chinese region.

But unfortunately, AC Milan decided to participate in the North American Challenge. Inter Milan asked for too high a price and also required Miracle Media to agree to allow them to participate in next year's International Champions Cup.

Miracle Media is not what it was last year.

With the great success of last year's International Champions Cup, all participating teams made a lot of money. Miracle Media is not worried at all about not having any teams participate, so when choosing who to participate in the International Champions Cup, it must not be threatened by the participating teams.

Are you kidding? If they are threatened by Inter Milan now, won’t all teams follow suit in the future?

So, in the end, I chose Naples.

Although it is not as famous, at least it has good strength and has achieved good results in recent years.

When Sun Yue introduced the Asian Challenge, everyone present vaguely understood what Miracle Media meant.

As long as this year's International Champions Cup continues to have an impact in North America and the Asia Challenge receives a good response in Asia, next year's International Champions Cup will have to expand. The specific details of the expansion are yet to be determined.

International Champions Cup!

Since it is international, we cannot stay in North America all the time, we have to look at the world!

"Okay, now we would like to invite the mayor of Miami, Mr. Regalado, to say a few words!"

Following Sun Yue's introduction, there was a burst of warm applause at the scene.

The mayor of Miami immediately stood up with a smile, walked onto the stage, and looked ready!

Yang Huan was sitting at the same table with Regalado. He couldn't help but shake his head and laugh when he saw him go on stage to give his speech.

"What's the matter?" Lin Yuna, who was sitting next to Master Huan, asked curiously.

As the spokesperson for the International Champions Cup, it is only natural for Yoona to attend tonight's dinner.

Not only her, but also Psy and others, they are all performing stars of the International Champions Cup.

Yang Huan smiled and turned his head to get closer to Lin Yuner before whispering, "This was added temporarily."

"Ah?" Lin Yuna was a little surprised.

Is this ok?

Her charming look of slight surprise immediately made Yang Huan salivate.

"Why not? They paid 5 million euros to host the final!" Yang Huanle said happily.

With last year's success, this year's International Champions Cup was much more confident when negotiating the venue.

For example, in the final, at least four cities, including Miami, were vying to host the final. In the end, Miami won the right to host the final with a government subsidy of 5 million euros.

The two semi-final cities also received 2.5 million euros in government subsidies.

For these three games alone, Miracle Media received 10 million euros in government subsidies.

Although the subsidies for other competitions are not much, the total amount is not small, plus there are some preferential policies of local governments, such as tax exemption, or providing a series of convenient services.

Overall, this year's revenue will definitely be much higher than last year.

But compared to the increase in income, the investment is also greater, so overall, it is still a loss.

However, Yang Huan said that there would be no profit for at least a few years, and this slogan was not shouted in vain.

When Regalado came to the stage, he just said some high-sounding words, praising Miami and welcoming more big teams to come, etc., which was quite boring to listen to.

Yet, he seemed to be enjoying what he said.

This also made Yang Huan quite emotional. Are all officials like this?

After he finally finished speaking, the atmosphere at the dinner party suddenly became lively again, and many people began to gather in groups of three or four to chat.

In such occasions, eating is never the most important thing; making friends and discussing business are the key points.

Just as Yang Huan was looking around with interest, Barcelona chairman Rosell came over with a smile.

Accompanying him was Barcelona's first vice president Bartomeu.

"Master Huan!"

Yang Huan immediately stood up with a smile and extended his hand, "Hello, Sandro!"

Lin Yoona, who was originally sitting next to Yang Huan, stood up coquettishly, revealing the pink strapless, waisted long dress with floral patterns that she was wearing. With her tall figure, she looked indescribably charming.

"Master Huan, I'm going back first!"

"Um!"

Psy Du Ziteng also stood up and said, "I'm going back too!"

"good!"

As soon as the two left, Rosell and Bartomeu sat down.

"Is there anything?" Yang Huan looked at Russell with interest, feeling deeply moved.

I still remember that in 2010, he wanted to go to Barcelona to discuss Ibrahimovic's transfer, but Rosell and Bartomeu left him in the hotel and made him wait for an hour. Thinking about it now, he still feels a toothache.

But who could have thought that two years later, they would come to me on their own initiative and still be respectful and polite to me.

So, a person’s fate is really unpredictable!

"It's like this, Master Huan, there's something I need your help with!" Russell said excitedly.

"Me?" Yang Huan was surprised and amused.

What’s surprising is that this guy looks like he’s in a very urgent situation.

What’s funny is that there are times when you come to me to beg for help!

"How can I help you?"

"Sell Neymar to us Barcelona!"

"What?" Yang Huan frowned.

This guy is here to poach my employees!

"You are kidding me?"

"No, Master Huan, I am very serious. As long as you agree to let Neymar transfer, we can discuss the transfer fee."

This time Yang Huan could tell from Russell's eyes that he was serious.

And it’s very, very serious!

Southampton has long been aware of Neymar's flirting with Barcelona and Real Madrid, but they have been refusing to give in, saying one thing: Neymar is not for sale.

But everyone can see that it is extremely difficult for Southampton to keep Neymar.

Either Barcelona or Real Madrid, choose one!

Looking across Europe, there are only these two teams that can afford Neymar.

Unfortunately, both teams are interested in Neymar.

"Talk?" Yang Huan smiled and shook his head, "How much can you offer?"

Russell was stunned, full of surprise.

Southampton had always refused to negotiate, but this time, Master Huan actually took the initiative to ask for the price. Isn't this a godsend opportunity?

At their level, once the deal is done, it is basically settled.

But when Yang Huan asked him how much he could give, he became troubled.

If you open too many, you will suffer losses; if you open too few, you are afraid that Master Huan will get angry.

"Master Huan, how much do you think is appropriate?"

"I think?" Yang Huan laughed. "You should tell me. I'm afraid that if I tell you, it will scare you!"

Russell smiled bitterly now.

Who in the whole world doesn’t know that Young Master Huan is rich and powerful?

In his eyes, several million are just loose change, and tens of millions do not matter to him.

If he were really asked to say it, he might just quote a sky-high price.

The Barcelona president looked at his right-hand man beside him, and Bartomeu nodded at him.

"Master Huan, we are willing to offer a transfer fee of 70 million euros for Neymar!"

70 million euros?

Second only to Cristiano Ronaldo, it is the second most expensive player in football history.

Judging from Neymar's current market situation, his performance in Southampton is indeed quite amazing, but his maximum value is only 50 million euros.

But the problem is that the transfer market is too exaggerated and outrageous now.

With both old money-burning teams like Real Madrid and new rich teams like Manchester City, Southampton and Paris Saint-Germain, the bubble in the entire European transfer market has become extremely outrageous.

Not long ago, Paris Saint-Germain introduced Lucas Jr. from Brazil. How much is his value?

Forty million euros!

My God, a young player who has never proven himself in European competitions and has only performed well in the Brazilian domestic league is worth 40 million euros.

In addition, some wealthy teams such as Russia, Ukraine and Türkiye have begun to spend money.

Porto striker Hulk moved to Zenit St. Petersburg for 55 million euros.

Benfica midfielder Witsel transferred to Zenit for 40 million euros.

You know, these two Portuguese Super League players are at best just familiar faces in European football. How famous can they be?

The current transfer market has long lost its rationality.

If any top star transfers for 40 or 50 million euros, you would be embarrassed to ask for an offer!

Therefore, Rosell was still cautious when he offered a price of 70 million euros.

And what about Master Huan?

After hearing this, he burst into laughter, shook his head, stood up, and sighed deeply.

"Sandro, let's talk about Neymar's transfer later!"

Later? Later?

What does it mean?

Russell also stood up and was about to ask.

But Master Huan obviously didn't give him a chance and turned and left.

Now, he has all the qualifications and capital to leave Russell there!

The Barcelona president could only stare at his back.

"It seems that he is very dissatisfied with this offer!" said Bartomeu.

"Not satisfied? It's 70 million euros, and you're still not satisfied?" Rosell was a little exhausted.

Bartomeu also felt helpless, "Real Madrid may have made an offer too!"

Rosell just saw Real Madrid General Manager Sanchez talking to Ron Gourlay, and now, after hearing what Bartomeu said, it is very likely.

It seems that this sworn rival team is also determined to get Neymar!