Chapter 218 Not for sale(1/2)
Just the day after the match against Real Madrid, Huafang, as Zhang Jun's agent, received a call from Real Madrid Chairman Mr. Florentino himself.
Florentino proposed a very attractive plan for her - to introduce Zhang Jun to Real Madrid.
Businessmen pursue profits, and Huafang is also a businessman. She knows how much profit it will bring to her and Zhang Jun herself if Zhang Jun transfers to Real Madrid. In addition to the high transfer fees and signing fees, the reputation of joining the Century Wealthy Family is also an endless asset.
But this premise is based on her unaware of the relationship between Zhang Jun and Ren Yudi. If she didn't know that Ren Yudi and Zhang Jun were friends since childhood, then she would have to make this transfer no matter what. But now... she knew that Ren Yudi would definitely not let Zhang Jun go, and Zhang Jun would definitely not leave Ren Yudi. She knew Zhang Jun's character well, and he was not the kind of person who could do everything for money. So even if Real Madrid raised its annual salary to 20 million euros, it would be useless to Zhang Jun.
But Huafang didn't want to refuse Florentino so simply. She told the other party that she needed to tell Zhang Jun and contact him later.
Huafang still hopes to leave a way out in his heart. Even if it doesn’t work now, it may not be certain in the future. Who can tell the future exactly?
When Huafang told Zhang Jun this news, Zhang Jun held the phone in his hand and looked at Sophie opposite him with his mouth wide open. Then after a while, he kept laughing, making Sophie feel embarrassed.
"Hey, Zhang Jun, what's wrong with you?" Sophie reached out and shook her hand in front of Zhang Jun's eyes.
Zhang Jun grabbed Sophie's hand. "Sister Hua, I think this is very funny. Although the team I like is Real Madrid and most idols are in Real Madrid, it does not mean that I have to go to Real Madrid. I am staying well in Fiorentina, why should I leave? Please refuse them. They made such a request at this time. Do you want to share my heart before the second round of the Champions League?"
Hua Fang sighed in her heart, and she knew that it would be the result. Calling Zhang Jun was such a waste. "Okay, I'll give you that old man." Although she had a lot of words in her heart, she couldn't say a word when facing Zhang Jun.
If you go to Real Madrid, you will be a real superstar. If you go to Real Madrid, your income will increase a lot. If you go to Real Madrid, you will get more honors... For Zhang Jun, these are just farts.
"Well, there's Sister Lao Hua. Haha!" Zhang Jun hung up the phone and kept laughing.
Sophie looked at him: "Real Madrid wants you to go?"
"Well. According to Sister Hua, as long as I agree, treatment, transfer fee, and portrait rights are not a problem." Zhang Jun hugged Sophie in his arms and stroked Sophie's soft hair with his hands.
Now all the portrait rights of Zhang Jun belong to the Florence Club. This is a manifestation of Zhang Jun's loyalty to Florence and support for Florence's finances. However, Florentino promised Hua Fang that as long as Zhang Jun is willing to go over, Real Madrid would not have a share of the portrait rights of Zhang Jun. This means that if Zhang Jun goes to Real Madrid, he will earn a lot of more income every year.
In addition, Florentino also promised that Zhang Jun’s annual salary would start at 6 million euros in the past (after tax). This is the same annual salary as Ronaldo, Beckham, Raul and others, which is equivalent to admitting that Zhang Jun and these three superstars are on the same level.
As for the future renewal, the annual salary will only increase and will not decrease.
Florentino is a world football player and rarely has rivals. His philosophy is that as long as he has money, there is nothing that Perez can't buy. Unfortunately, this time, he is going to get nails.
"You definitely won't go, right?" Sophie stared at Zhang Jun with bright eyes.
Zhang Jun smiled: "Of course I won't go. Everything is fine in Florence. I am the captain, the core, and have a very good relationship with my teammates and coaches. And the most important thing is that Ren Yudi is here, how could I go anywhere else? Not to mention Real Madrid, I will not go to any club in the world."
Sophie seemed to breathe a sigh of relief: "That's good, I like the city of Florence very much."
Zhang Jun bowed his head intimately and pressed his forehead against Sophie's cheek: "I know, so I chose this place. I knew you would definitely fall in love with Florence..."
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Huafang simply rejected Florentino's suggestion. She told the other party that Zhang Jun is very happy in Florence now and is very satisfied with the current situation and does not want to go anywhere.
"That's a pity, but I still won't give up. Zhang is a great player. Only when he comes to Real Madrid can he become a real superstar."
Florentino did not give up.
Another day later, on the day when Florence played in the domestic league, Spain's "As" broke a news story:
Real Madrid intends to acquire Fiorentina's popular striker Zhang Jun! After losing to Fiorentina in the first round of the Champions League quarter-finals, Fiorentino praised Zhang Jun's performance. He said that Zhang Jun could become the second Ronaldo and said that Zhang Jun is a player who can change the results of the game alone. Raul also praised Zhang Jun, believing that it would be a very good thing if he could partner with Zhang Jun. Robinho also believed that Zhang Jun's arrival would greatly enhance their combat effectiveness, so that he could completely crush Barcelona in the country...
There is no clear statement in the whole news that Real Madrid is going to acquire Zhang Jun, nor is there any words about contact between Real Madrid officials and Zhang Jun’s agents, but the strong meaning of “I want is you” between the lines is something that anyone can feel.
Zhang Jun didn't know about it, but Li Yan had known it a long time ago, but considering that the league was about to be held, every league is very important for Fiorentina, which is determined to win the championship.
But before the game, when the Fiorentina bus arrived at the Frankie Stadium, an Italian reporter asked Zhang Jun very anxiously: "Is there any contact with Real Madrid in private? It's rumored that Spain is now rumored that you are going to Real Madrid."
Zhang Jun stopped at that time, staring at the Italian reporter who posted the article: "Where did you get the news?"
"Many Italian media quoted the original text of Spanish "As"."
Zhang Jun thought about it and then said to the reporter: "I can't tell you anything about this matter now. But you have to believe that I won't go to Real Madrid, and I will never."
Then he left the stunned reporter and quickly walked into the locker room.
Zhang Jun knew that all this was done by the Florentino businessman. He wanted to create public opinion influence and tell the false to the truth so that he could misunderstand with the Florentine senior executives, and then cause the relationship to break down and finally join his disciples... A great plan, he has always done this. But this time, Florentino miscalculated his relationship with the Florentine "high-level executives".
If the relationship between him and Ren Yudi could be disrupted by just those media, it would be a real ghost.
Zhang Jun entered the locker room with great worries. He didn't even hear Xiang Tao greet him. He walked over to Xiang Tao, making Xiang Tao feel embarrassed.
"What's wrong with that kid?" Xiang Tao asked Kru.
Cru shrugged and said nothing.
Zhang Jun put down his backpack and pulled out his cell phone. He wanted to call Li Yan to confirm. If this matter is not resolved now, he will definitely be distracted during the game later.
Li Yan received a call from Zhang Jun in the noisy stands. "Hey? Zhang Jun? What's the matter?"
"Do you know the reports from Spain?" Zhang Jun asked.
"Ah? What did you say? I can't hear it clearly!" Li Yan shouted at the top of his throat. He really couldn't hear it clearly. Now the fans in Fiorentina are singing, and it's a ghost that he can hear what Zhang Jun said.
"I said do you know what happened in Spain?" Zhang Jun also shouted at the top of his voice, shocking his teammates next to him.
"What did you say? Speak louder! I can't hear it!"
"Damn..." Zhang Jun took a breath, then picked up the phone and looked at his mouth, "Find me a quiet place!!!"
This time, the teammates covered their ears and then looked at Zhang Jun blankly.
Zhang Jun smiled at them apologetically. He was in Chinese and his teammates basically didn't understand it. He must have thought he was getting angry with someone. He realized that this was not a good impact and quickly moved to the bathroom inside.
This time Li Yan heard it clearly, and he quickly trotted out of the press seat and entered the hall.
"It's much quieter now, what do you think?"
"Well, do you know what's happening in Spain?"
"What's the matter?" Li Yan knew of course, but he was pretending to be stupid. He didn't want to affect Zhang Jun's mood for the game at this time.
"Damn! Don't pretend to be stupid. I know everything. Tell me everything. What's going on?"
"..." Li Yan was silent for a while before saying, "Well, that's it. After you rejected Real Madrid, Ass immediately published a news on the front page saying that Real Madrid was interesting to you, and you might have to go to the Bernabeu. Because they were in contact with the facts, what they said was reasonable and well-founded, so many Italian and Chinese media believed it and reposted it everywhere. I didn't want to disturb you in the game, so I didn't tell you. Where did you hear it?"
"A Italian reporter told me before coming. He asked me if I was going to Real Madrid, and I knew about the matter in Spain. In this way... you will post a press conference as the reporter who is closest to me... and I will definitely not go to Real Madrid. Not only Real Madrid, but I will not consider invitations from other clubs. I am very happy and satisfied in Florence. Everything here is great... In short, you can just write some things about my happy life here. After writing it, send it to Cagliani and ask him to post it to the Milan Sports News. Anyway, the public cannot unanimously agree that I want to leave."
"Um, OK. That's all?"
"Well, I think about it... it's almost done, haha." After doing this, Zhang Jun laughed. He was not angry just now. In fact, from another perspective, being attracted to a wealthy family like Real Madrid has proved his ability? "Want to let me go to Real Madrid? Unless Florentino grew up with me since childhood (thanks to the book friend "Jiaojun", this sentence is his original, I used it here because it really won my heart.)..." he murmured.
Li Yan also laughed. He thought Zhang Jun's last sentence was a joke.
When Zhang Jun returned to the locker room, he found that everyone looked at him with a strange look. It must be because of his performance just now that they felt this way.
"Okay, don't look at me with this kind of eyes..." Zhang Jun smiled, "I just called a friend. We must win the away game against Real Madrid next week, everyone! If you win, we will be able to reach the quarterfinals!" Zhang Jun shouted suddenly, but in fact, they are facing the league's opponents now.
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In this league, Zhang Jun did not have any discomforts or distractions as Li Yan thought at the beginning.
After Fiorentina won Real Madrid at home, they also won the league quickly and easily defeated Palermo in the middle of the ranking 3-0 at home. Zhang Jun scored another goal, and his number of goals reached 20, and he already occupied the first place in the scorer list for four rounds, and he was getting closer and closer to his oath to surpass 30 goals again.
Many media say that if there is no accident, the top scorer of this season will still be Zhang Jun. The only suspense is whether he can score more than thirty goals again.
Florence, which beat Palermo, is now ranked third and has pushed Inter, which is ranked fourth, away. Their goal is to surpass Juventus, which is ranked second, and compete with AC Milan for a long and short time.
The second day after the game, the report of Fiorentina winning four consecutive league wins was tied for Zhang Jun's interview with "the reporter who is closest to him" and stated that he was very grateful to Real Madrid for looking down on him, but he doesn't want to go anywhere now, just want to stay in Fiorentina.
However, some media think so, Zhang Jun is playing hard to get. On the surface, he gives everyone an attitude that he doesn't want to leave, but in fact he is secretly contacting Real Madrid, and Real Madrid's usual poaching method is like this. Until the person they want to buy officially wears the white jersey, they never say who they want to buy.
On the other hand, Chelsea, who was rich and powerful, also got involved. They almost got Zhang Jun's name a long time ago. This time, when Real Madrid made moves, how could they be willing to be the best? Naturally, they were carrying a lot of pounds to buy Florence.
In addition to these two clubs, the media seems to be not messy enough, and it has been revealed that Manchester United, Arsenal, Barcelona, Juventus and other giant teams are scrambling to buy Zhang Jun. Judging from the situation, it seems that the fate between Fiorentina and Zhang Jun has ended.
Ren Yudi laughed with Zhang Jun on the phone: "Your words are very interesting, Zhang Jun. 'If you want me to go to Real Madrid, Mr. Florentino may need to play with me since childhood'. This is awesome, haha!"
"Ah? That guy Li Yan wrote all this...haha, but it's nothing. Anyway, he just thought I was joking."
"Well, although we all know you won't leave, in order to appease the fans and give the media a little color, I want to give you a title. The so-called "the reputation is not right, the words are not right". If the club does not express their opinions, they can only let those idiots talk nonsense."
"What's the name?"
"Haha, you will know in a while." Ren Yudi said mysteriously, just unwilling to let Zhang Jun know in advance. "Don't refuse at that time, haha!"
The next day, Florence official issued an announcement saying that Zhang Jun is a "non-sale product" of the club and will not be sold no matter how much it costs.
Then, Ren Yudi notified Huafang to discuss the contract renewal. In this new contract, the relationship between Zhang Jun and Florence was renewed to 2015. At that time, Zhang Jun was already 33 years old, which was equivalent to a lifetime contract. The annual salary after tax was the highest in Florence in 7 million euros - just one million euros higher than that given by Florentino. In addition, there is also a loyalty bonus of 4 million yuan per year, not counting those unfixed appearance bonuses and goal bonuses. Zhang Jun can earn at least 15 million euros per year, and he became the player with the highest salary bonus in the world. The liquidated damages were as high as 280 million euros! Ren Yudi really invested a lot.
When the contract was announced, public opinion was in an uproar. They finally saw Fiorentina's determination to keep Zhang Jun. Cagliani wrote in the report: "Fiorentina is trying to leave their new flag bearer at all costs. This lifelong contract allows Zhang Jun to devote almost all his career to Florence. Florence fans are cheering for the club's decision."
When Huafang faced this unique contract in the world, there was basically no room for bargaining. Ren Yudi completely "beat" her to death as soon as she came up, making her shut up. Huafang felt a deep sense of frustration when facing this young man - she, the agent, was in the same arrangement.
But she had to agree, because if she pursued interests, there was no such a great deal in the world. If she pursued feelings, Zhang Jun would definitely sign it without saying a word.
Zhang Jun held the Parker gold pen, looked at the contract in front of him, looked up at Jialimian with a smile on his face, and remembered Ren Yudi who was in charge of everything in his villa.
Is this what you are talking about? Yu Di... Can you say I can refuse?
He smiled and shook his head, then picked up the pen and signed his name on the contract.
This golden pen was given to him by Mr. Li, who was their interim agent and translator when he just became a professional player. Now, after signing so many contracts along the way, Zhang Jun himself did not expect. It can be said that this pen witnessed his career from another perspective.
But... this time it should be the last time I signed such a contract with this? I was thirty-three years old, in 2015, I should have retired at that time. What a distant future.
Just hand over your future to Ren Yudi and Florence, no matter what happens.
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Zhang Jun, who signed a huge contract, expressed his first idea of retiring in Fiorentina during an interview with reporters, which made Fiorentina fans very excited. They already think that Zhang Jun is another iconic figure in Fiorentina after Batistuta, and plans to erect a life-sized bronze statue outside the Frankie Stadium as usual.
To be continued...