When I woke up the next morning, he and Shania were still the only ones in the huge room. Shania also made breakfast like yesterday before she asked Tang En to get up, and then sat at the dining table and watched Tang En eat breakfast alone.

Just after finishing the meal, Tang En received a strange call. Since taking Shania to Spain for vacation, Tang En learned a lesson. No matter when the phone is on, the phone will be turned on for 24 hours. He is no longer a poor fan in China before, and the roaming fee is still available.

The mobile phone number is completely unfamiliar. Tang En stared at the phone number and turned around for a few times but didn't remember who the number belonged to.

After connecting, an English with some Latin accent came from there: "Good morning, Mr. Done. It should be morning in Brazil, right?"

"Ah, uh, that's right... it's morning. Good morning, sir, you are..."

"I'm so sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Ruo Popés, and I am Pepe's agent." The voice over there was not slow.

When he heard this name, Tang En was stunned for a moment.   It is not surprising that as a fan Don’t know this name, but as the head coach of a team, he has never heard of this name as an unforgivable mistake.    How to deal with Portuguese players before Nottingham Forest, Tang En has also heard of the person on the other end of the phone.

Almost all European giant club head coaches and general managers have this person's phone number on the desks and business card holders. Because he is the largest professional agent in Portugal and a football agent with strong influence throughout Europe, he maintains a good relationship with people like Chelsea boss Abramovich, and his tentacles extend to every corner of Europe.

If he is popular, he can be regarded as the godfather of Portugal's professional agents, including famous coaches and players such as Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo, who are all acting in the place where he is acting.

This person is the big name among the agents. Naturally, he is the best at cunning, so he has to deal with it carefully. Tang En nodded, and then remembered that Mendes who were calling could not see his move, so he said, "I have heard of your name, Mr. Mendes. I didn't expect Pepe to be your agent player."

A hearty laughter sounded over there: "There aren't many coaches who haven't heard my name. I've also heard your name, Mr. Don. Nottingham Forest has risen in the past two years as if it's on the Rockets. You may be the youngest head coach in the European Champions League next season. Yesterday, did you meet my players?"

"Well.  I met by chance. I was on vacation in Brazil, but I didn't expect Pepe to also take vacation in Brazil.  I always thought he was in Portugal..."

Mendes was silent for a while, "Pepe... He was in some trouble in Portugal, and I suggest he go back to Brazil to relax." He heard his tone and use words as if Pepe was not a player of the current Porto head coach Adriansé, but rather a subordinate of his agent. His players were in trouble. When they needed to seek help, the first person they thought of was his agent, not the coach of the team they played for.

"Mr. Done, what do you think of Pepe?"

“Very great, very good. It’s the type I admire.”

"Pepe called me yesterday and told me all your conversations. He said you seemed to be familiar with him, even more familiar with him than Adriance."

Of course, Tang En knew that it was all thanks to his memories of traveling through time since 2007, but he couldn't tell the truth. "Well... that's it. Actually, I've been paying attention to Pepe a long time ago."

Mendes smiled again: "What a coincidence. There is another person who was also interested in Pepe a long time ago. Porto brought him to the Dragon Stadium from Maltimore, because of this person's strong recommendation. What a pity that he left before Pepe came. Do you know who I am talking about? Mr. Tangen."

"Of course I know, Mr. Mendes. The person you said is Mourinho, former Porto head coach."

"Haha, that's right! It's a pity. This Dutchman is not using Pepe well now. Are you interested in knowing how Pepe told me yesterday, Mr. Tangen?"

"certainly. "

"He said that his experience of chatting with you yesterday was unforgettable.   When he was in Porto, Adriansey never talked to him like this, understand his ideas, or let him understand the other party's ideas.  He felt very good... Let me tell you the truth, Mr. Tang.   I think it's a good idea to let Pepe play football under a coach who knows him.  Pepe is my player.   No agent wants his players to be on the bench.    Slowly depreciate on the bench.   He is still young, and I think he still has a lot of room for appreciation. But Porto cannot create conditions for him to appreciate now.

Mendes' words have been clearly stated enough, and he is determined to let Pepe go to the Forest team. Now the only obstacle between them is the trade between Porto and the Forest team.

Don En was very happy with the news. He was a "experienced person" and he knew the story behind Pepe and Porto.

2006 season - that is, next season - due to poor record, Porto made some adjustments to the lineup under the pressure of performance, and changed to the more offensive 343 formation. Pepe was able to play as the main player - he was the best candidate in the third central defender. But that was not happening after all. Even the godfather like Mendes could not predict the future. He didn't know Adrians would change his attitude towards Pepe, and he didn't know how much Pepe's value would rise in the future - Don't know that Pepe would become the most expensive defender in the European transfer market in the summer of 2007, because he traveled through time before the summer transfer market opened.

But Donn knew that Pepe was not happy in Porto now, and Porto just positioned him as a substitute for Pedro Emmanuel, George Costa and Ricardo Costa. He was the fourth choice in the central defender position.

After meeting Pepe by chance yesterday, Don En simply read the experience of this Brazilian defender in his mind over the past few years. Although it was a chance encounter, the timing was right. Don En doesn't want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He was impressed by how strong Pepe is in the game, and Pepe in reality is not weak at all. Isn't the Forest team lacking a good central defender? Give him the main position, give him trust, give him freedom, and let him come to the Forest team!

Pique and Pepe, the two centre-backs with the best physical fitness in the game, Tang En just thought about this combination and felt excited.

"Mr. Mendes, I think Nottingham Forest can create this condition for your players. But I am worried about Porto..."

"You don't have to worry about this, Mr. Tang En. Since the players are willing, you are willing, and I am willing, we can now talk about Pepe's transfer fee and personal treatment."

These words made Donne clearly realize how much energy Mendes had in Portugal, poor Dutch Adrians...

"What do you think of the four million euro transfer fee?" Mendes asked.

Porto spent a million when he bought it a year ago, and they made three million a year later. This deal should be satisfactory for Porto. But Don always think something was wrong with Mendes being so enthusiastic, so he didn't rush to answer.

The other party also knew what Tang En was thinking, so he smiled and said, "Well, I just said that I have been following Nottingham Forest because your team is so popular. And I believe that in the future, more and more people will follow your team. I... just have a little more foresight than them. You know, Mr. Tang En, who is an agent, has a very important vision."

Tang En suddenly realized. Mendes used Pepe to build relationships with him and the Forest team because he was optimistic about the prospects of the Forest team. This is equivalent to a venture capital. Now the European football landscape has been decided, and there are those of the wealthy clubs, and there are also those of small and medium-sized clubs, and there is no change. But the rise of the Forest team has the possibility of breaking this pattern. Mendes took this interest in this and contacted Tang En so proactively. Don’t look at what he said just now, in fact, the stars and big names under his command are gathered. What is a mere Pepe? Let’s go with the flow to give the Forest team a favor and bring the relationship closer to both sides. In the future, the Forest team needs to consult him, an economic tycoon? In this way, manipulate the Forest team’s transfer and gain more benefits for him...

It's really hard to say right or wrong in this kind of thing. Everyone is pursuing interests. Don't know this, maybe he should be honored? Because the big names in Portugal's agents are attracted by the development potential of the Forest team? But Don't let the fat meat delivered to the door be useless.

As for controlling the club? If he has that ability, let’s try it!

Don En nodded: "I understand, four million is reasonable. Mr. Mendez. As for Pepe's personal conditions, we can interview." He looked at Shania who was packing up the tableware, "I'm so sorry that I'm still on vacation in Brazil. When my holiday is over, I will definitely call you as soon as possible."

Mendes expressed his understanding and agreement with laughter. After greeting each other, they hung up the phone.

Tang En looked at Shania and smiled and said, "Where are we going to play today, Shania?"

If Mendes had traveled through time, he would not have done this kind of action today. If he knew that Pepe could sell for 30 million euros in another two years, he would probably regret everything he did today.
Chapter completed!