Chapter 816 Super Crocodile

Southampton has only one office in China, which is located in a high-end office building on the bank of the Huangpu River in the Bund New District, Longhai. The rent is quite expensive, but the scenery is beautiful.

Standing on the balcony of the office building, you can see the Longhai City opposite and overlook the Pujiang River, which is very pleasing to the eye.

It would be even more beautiful at night!

Almost without exception, those companies that are able to settle in the Bund New Area are well-known companies, some of which are even the headquarters of multinational corporations.

The reason why Southampton chose to set up a branch here is very simple, which is to emphasize a concept to the world.

The Saints are no longer the same Saints they once were.

Today, Southampton is already a top team well-known in Europe and even the world.

With a different status, the style will naturally be different.

"Master Huan seems to have something to say to me?" Mendes finally couldn't help but ask.

He firmly believed that Yang Huan's invitation to him out for a walk was definitely not just for the purpose of seeing the scenery.

Yang Huan smiled slightly, "Indeed, I do want to talk to you about something."

"Master Huan, please tell me. I will do my best to help you in any way I can!" Mendes promised without even asking.

It's a rare opportunity to get close to Young Master Huan. Wouldn't it be a pity if he gave up?

Everyone says that Mendes is a super tycoon, but what is the reality?

How many transfers has he handled so far this summer? How much can he earn?

Where is Master Ke Huan?

James Rodriguez is worth 100 million pounds, and Javi Martinez is worth 100 million pounds. If Bayern Munich wants to exchange Schweinsteiger for him, they have to pay more.

For Modric, Real Madrid not only has to pay more money, but also has to give away Di Maria at a low price.

This is the case with Southampton, isn't it also the case with Atletico Madrid?

The transfers of Juanfran, Miranda and Felipe made Atletico Madrid earn a lot of money. The three players earned a net income of tens of millions, plus the transfers of Mario Suarez, Raul Garcia and other players.

The Colchoneros made at least over 100 million euros in profit in the transfer market this summer.

Based on this operational capability, Master Huan is the real super tycoon.

When it comes to slandering others, Mendes asks himself if he can even catch up with Young Master Huan.

"I wonder if you have heard that China is planning to launch a massive football reform recently?"

Mendes nodded, "Of course, such a big thing has been reported in the media. I heard that it was Young Master Huan who took the lead."

Yang Huan did not comment and smiled slightly, "The government is also considering accepting foreign football organizations to develop in China."

Mendes was a little confused at first, but he vaguely figured out what Master Huan meant...

"I can tell you that we have the world's largest football market, we have a population of more than one billion, and our youth football potential is unmatched by any country in the world. Now, we have an urgent need for football population, and we want to improve our football level as soon as possible!"

Mendes finally understood.

"Master Huan, do you mean that you hope we can help more Chinese players to receive training and competitions in Europe?"

Yang Huan smiled and nodded, "Not only that, there are already many top teams that are very interested in setting up youth training camps in China, or organizing summer camps in the summer."

"I don't know about other teams, but we at Saints will build three large youth training bases across the country in the next three years. Atletico Madrid, Monaco, Inter Milan, Ajax and Benfica will also build an advanced youth training base each. In addition, we will regularly hold national football summer camps in the next few years."

"What I can guarantee is that in the near and foreseeable future, there will be an endless stream of Chinese football players. This market will become bigger and bigger, so big that you can't even imagine it!"

Mendes was a little stunned after hearing this.

With a huge population base of 1.3 billion, the Chinese football market has always been a market that all European teams cannot ignore.

Especially in recent years, with the strong rise of China's economy, more and more European teams have attached great importance to the Chinese market.

?But in fact, although this cake looks big and delicious, it is actually not easy to eat.

A very important reason is that almost everyone sees European teams' visit to China as a money-making trip.

Coupled with the irregularities in the market, this type of business behavior has become increasingly ineffective.

This is also the reason why European teams suddenly shifted their direction and moved to North America in the past few years.

Europe and China are thousands of miles apart. Although they can use the Internet, news, or live TV to spread their influence, it is too insignificant.

But the appearance of Yang Huan seemed to open a window for European teams.

Everyone has noticed that the Chinese media and fans are paying close attention to teams such as Southampton, Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan, and even Monaco, because they all have backgrounds of Chinese investment.

Especially for a team like Southampton, which in just four years went from an unknown English League One team to becoming the most talked-about European giants among Chinese fans, even overshadowing Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Behind all of this, it’s all because of Yang Huan!

All European teams realize that if they want to develop the Chinese market, they must have Chinese elements.

Youth training is undoubtedly a very good entry point.

First of all, China's youth training is very poor, and European teams use youth training as a starting point, which undoubtedly caters to this demand.

Moreover, youth training can benefit both parties, better bridge the relationship between the club and the fans, and establish a good brand image and commercial value for the club.

If we say that in the past, European teams had no idea how to carry out youth training in China.

So, starting last year, Yang Huan took the lead in proposing a plan for European teams to cooperate with local Chinese schools to carry out campus football training. This undoubtedly opened a door for everyone and allowed them to get out of the maze.

"In the past few years, European teams have come to China to set up youth training camps, and they are basically cooperating with Chinese football clubs. Some of them have achieved good results, but some have gradually died down."

Yang Huan said this with a confident smile: "But this time, the situation is different."

Mendes began to understand what Master Huan meant.

Chinese professional football is lagging behind in all aspects, not just in professional leagues and player training, but also in supporting industries.

For example, a broker.

To put it bluntly, Chinese football agents can survive in China by relying on various connections, but none of them can survive in European football because they have no understanding of the rules of European professional leagues.

It’s just like when Manchester United brought Dong Fangzhuo from China.

One thing that is not well known is that Audi is Manchester United's car sponsor and provides free cars to Manchester United's first-team players.

But within European teams, there is often an unspoken rule that when it comes to treatment like car sponsorship, players often choose a matching level based on their identity and status.

But that time, Dong Fangzhuo's choice was second only to Cristiano Ronaldo and Rooney.

The sponsors will certainly have no objection, but what about the players on the team?

How will the core players in the team who abide by the unspoken rules, or even those who have already established themselves in the first team, view this matter?

This is obviously caused by the agent's clumsiness!

It’s understandable that the players don’t understand, but if the agent doesn’t understand either, then what’s the point of being an agent?

Why are agents like Raiola, Pini Zahavi, Jorge Mendes and others so trusted and valued by players?

Isn't it because they have enough ability to help the players?

Would Ibrahimovic be where he is today without Raiola?

If Dong Fangzhuo could find an agent with slightly better abilities and certain connections, let alone a big shot like Mendes, would he still cling to Manchester United?

As soon as he saw there was no opportunity, he quit the team.

Don’t you even understand that a tree that is moved will die, but a person who is moved will live?

How many professional players in Europe are reborn every year by changing teams?

Of course, Dong Fangzhuo cannot say that he is not responsible for his failed trip to Europe, but his agent is equally to blame.

Yang Huan’s idea was very clear, that is, since the local agent was not capable, then let the European agent come.

At least, they are professional!

As for big agents like Mendes, there is no need to worry too much.

Human traffickers are not scary at all. What is scary is that even human traffickers look down on you!

If you can make a human trafficker like Mendes find ways to sell you, then congratulations, you have succeeded!

Moreover, I have never seen a player who was betrayed by his agent from beginning to end.

On the contrary, players like Anelka, Ronaldinho and others were all killed by their own brothers and relatives.

Wasn’t Ronaldo’s agent a jerk back then?

I can change it whenever I want, so what?

What era is this? Is it really possible to be bound by a contract for life?

On the contrary, super bigwigs like Mendes and Raiola, to be frank, as long as you have some strength and level, they have the ability to get you to the mainstream European leagues and play in the games!

If even a player like Bebe can go to Manchester United for that kind of money, what else is impossible?

Mendes stood on the balcony, looking at the scenery of Longhai on the opposite bank, and thought a lot.

He clearly realized that China was indeed a gold mine and a treasure trove.

Especially the several teams under Yang Huan's command were determined to enter the field of Chinese football youth training in a big way, which undoubtedly strengthened his idea.

With this idea in mind, he was able to sort out some of the things that were bothering him and make a decision.

"Master Huan, I will consider your suggestion carefully."

Yang Huan nodded. Human traffickers like Mendes often have a network of scouts with sharp vision and excellent operational efficiency.

Once they decide to enter China, they will definitely do everything they can to tap out football talents.

Because that’s what they do for a living, isn’t it?

Of course, Yang Huan will also propose that the government and competent authorities introduce a series of restrictive policies to protect the players.

"Master Huan, there is something I want to discuss with you." Mendes suddenly said seriously.

"Oh?" Yang Huan was a little surprised. "Tell me about it."

"To be honest, I'm an agent, and sometimes I need your understanding."

Yang Huan nodded and roughly understood what was going on.

But since Mendes was the one who said it voluntarily, it was still quite frank.

"Go ahead!"

"Chelsea asked me to negotiate with Inter Milan for Icardi and Ranocchia, as well as Hamburg's Calhanoglu."

When Mendes said this, his eyes were fixed on Yang Huan.

He noticed that Young Master Huan looked unhappy and did not seem very happy.

"Of course, if Master Huan doesn't want to sell it, I will immediately go back and reject this commission. No matter what, I hope to make friends with Master Huan."

Yang Huan knew that Mendes did this because he didn't want to offend him.

As for Abramovich, he definitely has his own way.

but……