Chapter 580 The Last Puzzle Completed
Chapter 580 The Last Puzzle Completed
Fitz Hall was worried.
A lot of players have left these days. Among the old faces, only the team's main goalkeeper, the former Irish goalkeeper Kenny, the main left back Creighton Hill, and the promising young player Armand Toure remain.
The departure of a dozen old friends only brought the club an income of more than 1000 million pounds.Not enough for a new owner to buy a new player.
While it's nice to watch a new owner waving checks to poach people, it's still hard for Fitz Hall to think that the old team has fallen apart.
The fans probably don't want to see this scene either.
On a sunny afternoon, Fitz Hall finally had the opportunity to have a private meeting with Ricardo.
Looking at the young and handsome new ball king in front of him like the protagonist of an idol drama, the 30-year-old Hall found himself filled with jealousy.
It's nice to be young...the possibilities are endless when you're young.
"Boss..."
"You can call me Ricardo directly," Ricardo smiled and motioned Hall to sit down on the sofa in his office, "In the new season, you will still be the captain of the team, if you are here for this. "
"That's not why I came to you." Hall shook his head, straightened his waist, still looked a little cautious in front of this young man who was 5 years younger than himself, "but since we talked about this topic, I want to say, I should not be fit to be the captain of this team anymore. So many new players, they need a stronger leader, a big name in the dressing room. You are already the captain of the Brazilian national team, I miss you I should also be able to be the captain of the club. And I would be happy to be your second-in-command and continue to manage the dressing room for you."
Licado nodded, with a satisfied smile on his face: "Since you think so, I'll announce it another day. What do you want to talk about when you visit today?"
Hall hesitated again and again before speaking: "What I want to know is, where do you want to take the team? The team is currently undergoing a major cleanup, with meritorious officials being forced to leave the team, and a large number of new faces pouring in. I am very happy. Difficult to adapt to such a change, I think the fans will also be difficult to adapt to such a change. When the new season, they come to the stands to cheer for us, and find that a familiar face is gone, they will be disappointed."
"The team needs to look forward," Ricardo said mildly. "I proposed a new goal. Our goal in the new season is not to relegation, but to enter the top four to qualify for the Champions League, and to qualify for the League Cup and FA Cup." It's hard to do, at least not with last season's squad. Football is not a charity, it's a competitive sport, full of competition. Those who can go, those who can't go, that's normal. "
"However," Hall murmured, "it shouldn't be so fast. Even if it needs to be changed, it will take a few seasons to change slowly. Such a big fight will make it difficult for fans to adapt, and it will be difficult for the team to produce results."
"I know there are risks, but I am willing to take risks. Let me say something arrogant. At my level, if I cannot participate in the Champions League, it will be a loss for the world's football." Ricardo said calmly.
Hall trembled like an electric shock, and raised his head: "That's right, for a player like you, the Champions League is your stage..."
"So, at the end of the season, we have to be in the top four. It's a lot of pressure, but I'm sure the team can do it."
"Then let me ask the last question. Has the team's head coach been decided?"
Ricardo smiled and said: "I'm sure, there are still some details that haven't been dealt with, and you will have an excellent head coach soon."
"Then, I'm leaving. Knowing that you have a comprehensive plan in mind, and it's not just a moment of hotheadedness, I'm relieved. Please forgive my rudeness. See you on the training ground." Hall bowed slightly and bid farewell.
After sending Hall away, Ricardo immediately contacted Marotta.
The club's transfer work is in full swing, and some of the players are still hesitating. Marotta believes that if Ricardo personally persuades, there will be better results.
Although many people don't want to join a newly promoted horse, they are still very interested in competing with the champion.
Now Marotta is going all out to attack Fernandinho.
This defensive midfielder has good physical fitness and excellent skills. He was born in 1985 and he is in his prime. The miners insisted on the offer of 3000 million pounds and refused to relax.
Ricardo felt that instead of buying him at this price, it would be better to buy Modric for 3000 million pounds--3000 million pounds is not enough to buy Modric, and 2200 million pounds is enough.
The big deal is to transform Modric into an organizational midfielder like Real Madrid, although he is currently positioned as a midfielder in Tottenham.
"Riccardo, I think we should go all out for Fernandinho," Marotta suggested. "Real Madrid is also looking for Modric. I don't think our offer has an advantage over Real Madrid."
"No," said Ricciardo, "we have one advantage over Real Madrid. Queens Park Rangers have me, Real Madrid don't."
It just so happens that Modric is also in London and is participating in Tottenham's pre-season training, but I heard that he has recently stopped training and is determined to leave the team.Licado asked for his phone number and asked him out.
Modric is not tall, with handsome blond hair and a sunny personality.Seeing Licado, he warmly hugged him: "What can His Majesty the King want from me?"
Ricardo smiled and said, "You play very well. Do you want to play even better? Do you want to win a few championships with me?"
"Of course I do."
"Then hurry up and reject Real Madrid!" Ricardo extended his hand to him, "I wish us a happy cooperation."
Modric said shyly: "After all, I am also a professional player, so I have to consider the issue of salary."
"Let your agent talk about this issue. You just have to believe that I can lead the team to glory."
"Of course I believe, just like when Maradona brought Naples, which was not favored by anyone, to the championship, you have one advantage over him."
"I'm more handsome?"
"You are relatively rich. Looking at QPR's actions in this transfer window, you can tell that you are ambitious. Even if this season is not successful, next season will be successful. And I am still young, I am only one year older than you, I Can afford to wait."
"Then it's settled," Licado said happily, "Leave the rest of the minutiae to the staff."
A week later, Queens Park Rangers officially announced: Modric joined from Tottenham.Joining together is 21-year-old Kyle Walker, who is worth £1100 million.Compared with his value when he joined Tottenham two years ago, his worth has tripled.
Licardo felt that the team's last piece of the puzzle was also completed.
(End of this chapter)