Chapter 856 Buy a superstar to sit on the bench

"Master Huan, you said you have a big deal to discuss with me. What is it?"

In the VIP box of the Bernabeu Holiday Hotel, diagonally opposite the Bernabeu Stadium and in the southwest direction, Yang Huan, Peter Kenyon, Soriano and others accepted Florentino's invitation to a banquet.

After eating and drinking, the Real Madrid president couldn't help but ask.

This Young Master Huan took the initiative to call him and said he wanted to discuss a big deal. That was the first time in history. How could he not be tempted?

"Haha, the big deal I'm talking about actually just wants to ask you, when will the renovation of your Bernabeu Stadium start? My architectural design company has been idle lately and has no work to do, so I want to ask you for a job!"

Master Huan said cheerfully.

Florentino burst out laughing, "Master Huan, are you kidding me?"

The European real estate tycoon shook his head and sighed, "Right now, the construction industry is in a downturn all over the world, but everyone knows that only your company, Foster + Partners, has so many jobs that they can't even handle them. You don't even care about big projects. How can you be so idle that you have nothing to do?"

Previously, Florentino’s company had a big project on hand and hoped to cooperate with Foster + Partners. However, when they went to the company, they were turned down. Norman Foster directly told them that they could either wait in line and have to wait until next year to start construction. If they could not wait, they could turn left and look for someone else.

In the end, it was Florentino who found Master Huan, who stepped in and finally let Foster + Partners take over the project.

Looking at how busy Foster + Partners is, who would believe what Young Master Huan said?

As a giant in the construction industry, Florentino knew in his heart that after Foster + Partners was acquired by Master Huan, with the help of Master Huan's connections, it became very popular in Asia and the Middle East and no one could match it.

Especially the new Chinese designer, his architectural style is very novel and unique, with oriental charm, which is very pleasing.

It is said that in Asia, quite a number of clients directly asked Huang Ying to be responsible for the design.

However, after Yang Huan said this, Florentino climbed up the pole.

"Master Huan, if you hadn't said it, I wouldn't have thought about it. Now that you've said it, I remember it now. I really do need your help with something."

"Oh? Really? What's the matter?" Young Master Huan looked like a living Lei Feng, very enthusiastic.

Florentino nodded and said, "I have been discussing the renovation plan of the Bernabeu Stadium that you just mentioned with the board of directors recently. But as you know, the conflicts of interest involved are very complicated and troublesome, so the final result of our discussion is to make a plan first."

When Yang Huan heard this, he immediately understood, "You mean, let someone design it first?"

"Yes, and I hope Huang Ying will be in charge."

Having this Chinese designer in charge will also make it easier for Real Madrid to hype up the Chinese market.

When Yang Huan heard this, he frowned and said, "This matter is not easy to handle."

"Why?"

"Huang Ying has a lot of projects on hand now, including the stadium for the Qatar World Cup and several big projects in Asia, especially several projects in China, which are very important, so she has been in Asia recently."

Speaking of which, Young Master Huan is also helpless. If he wants to meet Huang Ying now, he has to go to the Middle East or China.

In some ways, Huang Ying is now more popular than Norman Foster.

"But if you think it's okay, I can ask Norman. He should be able to have time."

Florentino thought about it and decided that it didn't matter whether there were any fish or shrimps. Norman Foster was just Norman Foster.

"Then I'll trouble you, Master Huan!"

"Haha, why are you being polite to me?" Yang Huan smiled and waved his hand.

After a pause, Yang Huan stopped smiling and said, "By the way, Florentino, I recently heard some rumors about Real Madrid, and I want to ask you for confirmation."

"Oh, what news?" Florentino asked curiously.

"I heard that you are considering offers from the outside world for Cristiano Ronaldo, is that true?" Yang Huan stared at Florentino, wanting to watch his every move, even the flicker of his eyes.

After hearing this, the Spanish real estate tycoon laughed and said, "Master Huan, this should be what Mendes recommended to you, right?"

Yang Huan remained noncommittal and did not give a direct answer.

After Di Maria moved to Southampton, Mendes became more active in his interactions with the Saints.

The Portuguese are very business-minded and are interested in cooperating with Yang Huan, so they are doing their best to satisfy Yang Huan, a big customer.

For example, this summer, he brought several outstanding young players to the Miracle Football Group.

Yang Huan’s principle of doing things is that as long as you can do things well and do not violate my rules, I can cooperate with you.

Of course, someone like Gareth Bale's agent is an exception.

That was purely a sacrifice used by Young Master Huan to scare the monkeys!

Who made them so unlucky to run into Master Huan’s gun?

Seeing that Master Huan didn't say anything, Florentino thought about it and sighed.

"Master Huan, we are family, so let's not beat around the bush. I'll tell you the truth. We did consider this, but you should also know that Cristiano Ronaldo is very important to us. We dare not make a decision easily. So, until now, I have not been able to make a decision on this matter."

Yang Huan fully understands the importance of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid.

This is mainly reflected in the level of commercial value.

Just kidding, as one of the two best superstars in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo's commercial value exceeds that of Messi. Without him, Real Madrid's commercial value is bound to plummet.

How could Florentino dare to act before being fully prepared?

This is a bit like Microsoft. The Windows operating system is their most important pillar. Let me ask, does Microsoft dare to easily change this pillar? Or, in other words, just make the operating system free?

So, sometimes, it is easy to say but hard to do.

"Gareth Bale's progress is not as good as expected?" Yang Huan asked.

Florentino nodded. Originally, he brought in Gareth Bale in the hope that the Welshman could replace Cristiano Ronaldo. However, judging from the current situation, it might be possible on the court, but in terms of commercial value, the two are not at the same level at all.

"After he joined Real Madrid from Southampton, his commercial value stagnated and his agent also..."

Whenever Florentino thinks of Gareth Bale's agent, he feels angry and helpless.

He had met so many agents, but these guys were the most difficult and greedy.

When Real Madrid introduced Gareth Bale and Barcelona introduced Neymar, the purpose of both teams was to replace the team's core players Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi.

But now, Barcelona's Neymar is performing better and better, but Real Madrid's Gareth Bale is still not satisfactory, both in business and even more so on the court.

Some people are even beginning to reflect on whether Gareth Bale is suitable for Real Madrid.

Real Madrid had a bad start this season, with one win and one loss in the first two rounds of the league. In the second round, they even lost 2-4 to Real Sociedad away from home. This made everyone in Real Madrid feel the pressure and was heavily criticized by the media.

Not to mention head coach Ancelotti, even Florentino was under pressure.

"Master Huan, to be honest, Cristiano Ronaldo is about to turn 30. The technical team has been reminding me of this, and he himself has often said that he wants to leave Real Madrid. So, if I say that I have no plans to let him go, I am definitely lying to you."

But at this point, Florentino changed the subject.

"But you also know that the most important thing for our team now is to ensure financial income. Cristiano Ronaldo is the most commercially appealing star in our team, so we have to be cautious."

Yang Huan understood, "So what you mean..."

"We need some time, or..."

Having said that, Florentino looked at Master Huan with ill intent.

Yang Huan's heart skipped a beat. Nimi, am I here to poach your talent?

I'm not offering myself to you to dig me up!

If you dare to look at me with your cunning, greedy eyes again, I will...

Florentino laughed awkwardly.

Now the most commercially valuable players in Europe, who also fit the positioning of Real Madrid, are basically in Southampton, namely Suarez and Hazard.

No matter which of these two players, after joining Real Madrid, they can replace Cristiano Ronaldo's role and status, and although their commercial value is not as good as Cristiano Ronaldo, it is not far behind.

The commercial value of these two superstars now even exceeds that of Gareth Bale.

You know, Southampton's ability to operate in the business field is no joke.

Yang Huan didn't dare to say anything more, and quickly said, "Forget it, you guys can do whatever you want, just don't try to harm me. As for the players, if at any time, Real Madrid wants to let Cristiano Ronaldo go, remember to notify me in advance. The transfer fee will definitely not be a loss to you."

Florentino smiled bitterly. Why did this statement sound so similar to what he said when he wanted to poach players from Southampton?

It's really a case of things changing.

In the past, he was the one who poached Southampton's players, but now it's the other way around, and it's Master Huan who is poaching his own players.

That's not right.

"Master Huan, why do you suddenly want to play the superstar card?" Florentino asked with a surprised look on his face.

Not that he doubted Southampton's financial strength.

Just kidding, the teams that can afford Cristiano Ronaldo can be counted on five fingers, and Southampton is definitely one of them.

But what Florentino finds strange is why Southampton changed its business strategy?

You know, whether from the perspective of competitive value or commercial value, there is no need for Southampton to introduce Cristiano Ronaldo, right?

Because this team already has a group of outstanding young talents!

Master Huan chuckled and said, "Isn't it just Cristiano Ronaldo? What's so strange about that? We in Southampton are short of a water dispenser guard recently, and we are planning to buy him to sit on the bench and guard the water dispenser!"

Florentino was sweating profusely after hearing this, and he felt both amused and angry.

Of course he knew that Young Master Huan was joking. Wasn't this a bit too much?

Does it mean that you can do whatever you want just because you have money?

"Then you should go to Barcelona to buy Messi, that guy is more suitable for guarding the water dispenser."

"Hey, do you need to tell me that?" Master Huan sneered, "I've already planned it out. Cristiano Ronaldo will sit on the left, Messi will sit on the right, and the water dispenser will be in the middle. Isn't our substitute lineup strong enough?"

"Well……"

Florentino was completely speechless.

He really wanted to say, I really kneel down to you, Master Huan!