Chapter 861: Showing Presence

"Michael, something big has happened!"

While Yang Huan was talking on the phone with Thomas Lake and others, and discussing countermeasures with Peter Kenyon and others, in the president's office at the ECE Group headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, Alexander Otto was anxiously calling Claude Michael Kuhn in Switzerland.

As soon as the phone call was connected, Alexander Otto shouted anxiously.

"What's the matter?" Kuhn was as calm and composed as ever on the phone. "Tell me slowly and in detail."

Alexander Otto immediately conveyed all the information he had received to Kuhn.

He also received the news from a Hamburg board member just this morning.

This director was also at Kkhoff's house yesterday, but after returning home, he thought about it carefully and felt that the matter was too big, so he came to Alexander Otto to talk about it. Otto realized that the problem was serious, so after sending the director away, he immediately called Kuhn.

After understanding the whole story, Kuhn was silent for a while.

"Michael, do you want me to go talk to Thomas Lake or Young Master Huan now?" Alexander Otto asked anxiously.

"Talk?" Kuhn was a little amused. "What to talk about? How to talk about it?"

"Uh..." Alexander Otto was a little lost for words, "Then tell them what I know, so that they won't be kept in the dark."

"Is this necessary?" Kuhn remained calm.

Alexander Otto was puzzled. Didn’t you clearly support Young Master Huan before?

How come things have turned out like this now, and you are still so calm?

"Not to mention that we shouldn't do this, even if we went, Yang Huan would have received the news long ago."

"How is this possible?" Alexander Otto shook his head.

The director who came to talk to him had known him for more than 20 years and they had a very close relationship, so that's why he told him such a confidential matter. But Yang Huan, Thomas Lake and others had just arrived, so how could they get the information?

"Alexander, you really overestimate those directors!"

"What's the meaning?"

"The stupidest thing about Khov is that he overestimated his influence on the Hamburg board and underestimated the seriousness of the matter. If everyone follows him, what will be the final outcome?"

Alexander Otto understood that the final outcome would be tragic and he would never be able to play football again.

"There are so many people on the board. How many of them are relying on the title of Hamburg director to make a living? How many of them are receiving salaries from Hamburg to make a living? How many of them will cherish their wings and are unwilling to take such risks with Kerkhove?"

At this point, Kuhn on the phone snorted.

"Human nature is something that cannot be seen at ordinary times. It will only be revealed at the critical moment of life and death. And Khov obviously did not realize this. He was so self-indulgent in being the boss!"

When Alexander Otto heard what Kuhn said, he immediately understood.

The reason why my old acquaintance came to me was because he wanted me to show him a way, right?

Didn't he also think that what Khoff did was a bit outrageous?

Thinking of this, Alexander Otto couldn't help but admire Mr. Kuhn in his heart for his thoughtful consideration.

"Michael, what should we do now?"

"what to do?"

"Yes, we have to do something, right?" Alexander Otto said as a matter of course.

Isn't it time to stand up and express your position and attitude?

But who would have thought that as soon as he finished speaking, Kuhn started laughing on the other end of the phone.

"Alexander, you still can't see through me."

"What do you mean?" This was the second time Otto said this.

Only in front of seniors like Claude Michael Kuhn would he show this side of him.

"Although I haven't had much contact with Yang Huan, I know him a little bit. And looking at his various actions since he joined Hamburg, I can guess that he is ambitious, courageous, and capable, but more importantly, he is very possessive."

Alexander Otto nodded and said, "That's right."

Almost all successful people are very possessive, aren't they?

"Let me ask you, what do you think of Khoskov's move this time?" Kuhn asked.

Alexander Otto thought about it and said, "Even if he succeeds, it will probably only cause some trouble for Yang Huan. In particular, some extreme fans will probably be very dissatisfied with Yang Huan, and may even put pressure on the German Football Association."

"That's right!" Kuhn nodded. "But you should also know that the team's performance is so good now. Even if the truth comes out, most Hamburg fans will not want to overthrow Yang Huan even if they don't like him. They should maintain the current status quo. After all, Hamburg has gone through so many years of tossing and turning, and everyone is tired of it. It's not easy to get the hope now."

Alexander Otto understood this feeling because he felt the same way.

To a certain extent, these fan representatives really represent the thoughts of the largest group of fans.

"Of course, there will be a small number of extreme fans who protest, but you should know that the German Football Association does not take this matter as seriously as the outside world imagines. Both RB Leipzig and Carl Zeiss Jena got away with it in this way."

At this point, Kuhn paused, "Moreover, I believe that Yang Huan will not rush into the Bundesliga. He must have done some work before. Otherwise, how to explain that Bayern Munich was willing to sell Godino and Hojbjerg to Southampton and then rent them to Hamburg?"

Alexander Otto also understood, because this is normal.

For someone of Yang Huan's level, for every decision he makes, there will be a large number of people helping him lay the groundwork and prepare.

There was news before that Yang Huan had a good relationship with Bayern Munich, and it seems to be true.

"These extreme fans may make trouble, but so what? How long can they make trouble?"

Yes, usually these troublesome fans can only last a week or two.

Some of them may even just be doing it for show, and then go back to work or do whatever they need to do.

We have to live our lives, don't we?

"What do you think Yang Huan will do next after he gets rid of Khoff?"

"Uh..." Alexander Otto suddenly realized.

What Kuhn was thinking about was not the present at all, but the future.

"At that time, he will inevitably have to pretend. At the very least, he still needs a board of directors, but it will all be his people. But if we, the fan representatives, stand up now, it's a bit like we are just trying to show off our presence. Then when he wants to reorganize the board of directors, where will we go?"

Understood!

Alexander Otto finally understood!

Kuhn is right. We cannot speak out now no matter what. We must remain silent. We would rather be accused by fans of inaction than say anything. If we want to speak, we have to wait until things are settled.

As for who will serve as the new board of directors, that will be decided by Young Master Huan.

Even if in the end, people are really selected from the fan representatives, it must be Master Huan who chooses them, not them themselves or the fans recommending them.

"Look at it from another angle. If Yang Huan is defeated by such a small matter, then even if we speak out, what's the point? By then, Khoff can push us and Yang Huan together with just one word."

Alexander Otto kept nodding his head, this guy still gets more experienced!

"Michael, I will call several other fan representatives right away, and we will all avoid them for the next period of time!"

Kuhn nodded and said, "Those who need to go on business trips should go on business trips, those who need to go on vacation should go on vacation, and those who need to do whatever they need to do should go. Anyway, just don't show up."

"I understand!" Alexander Otto laughed.

Other things may be difficult, but isn’t this thing easy?

After hanging up the phone with Kuhn, Alexander Otto made several more calls.

But soon, he thought about it again, and still felt that something was wrong, so he pressed the internal code again and called in the general manager of his company.

"I asked you before to negotiate with Miracle Football Group about the two shopping malls in Milan and Madrid. How are your talks going?" Alexander Otto asked as soon as he entered the room.

"The talks went smoothly at first, Mr. Otto, but recently, there have been some problems."

"What's the problem?" Alexander Otto asked, frowning.

"We have met with Peter Kenyon, CEO of Miracle Football Group, several times before, and the negotiations on cooperation have been going smoothly. There is a big gap in terms of rent, etc., but we are very confident that we can come to an agreement because these two projects are the first time and the prospects are unclear."

Alexander Otto remained silent, but evidently listened attentively.

"But recently, I received news that Miracle Football Group suddenly contacted several other companies, and one or two of them even made progress. Their attitude towards us was different from before and very strong. We were all a little surprised by this change. It should be that other competitors offered a higher price."

When Alexander Otto heard this, he immediately raised his head and looked at the subordinate in front of him with ill intent.

The latter felt a chill in his heart for no reason when his boss stared at him like that.

"I told you that I have already finalized this matter. You just need to negotiate the details with Miracle Football Group. Who told you to negotiate like this?" Alexander Otto asked angrily.

"Mr. Otto, our previous site selection was also..."

"Before was before, and now is now. How can they be the same?" Alexander Otto didn't let him continue.

"You said they just completed it, but go to Southampton and see how popular Glory Square is now. Southampton's points system and authorization system are very popular with partners. Can this be the same as we had before?"

The general manager was speechless after being scolded and didn't dare to say anything more.

Alexander Otto felt regretful in his heart, blaming himself for not making it clear at the beginning, which led his subordinates to misunderstand.

It is estimated that Miracle Football Group contacted other partners with the intention of more or less warning itself.

They now hold the initiative in the negotiations, so we should either listen to them or not cooperate with them.

But Alexander Otto really liked the young master's way of playing.

Not long ago, Southampton even announced that if the team could win the Club World Cup and become the world champion in December, every season ticket holder would be able to go to the Plaza de Glory to receive a special souvenir for free, and it would be a limited edition.

As for giving away gift cards, vouchers, etc. on official websites and mobile apps, there are even more such activities.

To put it bluntly, Southampton's entire strategy has only one purpose, which is to gather as many people as possible to the Square of Glory.

And what are these people here for?

Eating, drinking, playing and having fun, everything costs money!

This is really too much of a challenge for businesses, isn’t it?

Just imagine, Southampton is a small city, but it can have such an effect. What about Madrid and Milan?

You know, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan are quite influential in their respective cities.

This is also the reason why Alexander Otto values ​​this cooperation.

Thinking of this, Alexander Otto thought for a moment, shook his head and stood up.

"Forget it. You guys go get ready. I'll go to Monaco myself!"