bullyxtreme Chapter 162 The Arrival of Benitez
Chapter 162 The Arrival of Benitez
Chapter 162 The Arrival of Benitez
The summer in Porto is not as sultry as in the capital. After returning here, Li Qiao and Lorinda enjoyed a few days of leisure time.
ride a bike.
jogging.
Go shopping.
Enjoying the food, everything is so peaceful, but soon Li Qiao will worry about the new season.
Porto's attitude towards Li Qiao is very clear, either sign a new contract, raise the salary, but also increase the liquidated damages, increasing the liquidated damages to 4000 million.
Either leave with 1500 million euros.
Of course, Li Qiao can leave for 800 million euros. This is legal, but he is a loser. Think about Neuer later. If he left Schalke in the summer of 2012, he would leave for free, but he told Bayern that he must give Schalke a transfer fee, so Bayern spent money to buy Neuer in advance in 2011.
Since you want to hang out in Europe, it's best not to quarrel with the club. Just imagine that those players who fell out with their old clubs are actually unlucky in the long run.
For example, Adebayor, Cassano, Balotelli and others, in the end there were no good results.
So Li Qiao accepted the club's conditions, if someone offered 1500 million euros, then he would leave.
So Porto officially listed Li Qiao in the transfer market for 1500 million euros.
Soon Sosa received offers from many clubs.
Fiorentina with Serie A.
Sevilla in La Liga.
Ligue [-] Monaco.
Leverkusen in the Bundesliga.
There is also Benfica, but Sousa immediately hung up the phone of the other party. In Sosa's words, he would rather open a restaurant than play football in Benfica.
Just when the quotations were pouring in like snowflakes, someone came to the door directly, and he was Benix.
Li Qiao was still a little surprised when he saw the rosy-faced Spaniard at the entrance of the restaurant.
Benitez is too famous, the current coach of Liverpool, a tactical master in world football, he will become more famous later.
Perhaps it was the enthusiasm of the Spaniards, or maybe it was because Spain and Portugal were so similar, Benitez stepped forward to hug Li Qiao as if he had returned to Madrid.
"Haha, I heard that you are here, as expected."
"Please come inside, the things here are good."
"it is good."
Lorinda didn't know Benitez, but she seemed to be Li Qiao's friend, so she hurriedly opened a stool.
"Let me see what's delicious."
As he spoke, Benitez took the menu, looked at it, and ordered a seafood risotto.
"Rafael, what is your business in Porto?"
Li Qiao asked knowingly. He came to the door at this time, so it was 100% for the transfer.
"Haha, I came to Porto to sneak in."
"Ha ha."
Benitez really started to eat, with relish, "It's delicious, it's delicious."
It's hard for Li Qiao to say anything. It's better for the other party to take the initiative in this kind of thing, otherwise it will be a little bit of a loss.
Just when Li Qiao was suspicious, Benitez finished a seafood risotto, then wiped his mouth and said, "Li Qiao, come to Liverpool."
At this time, Liverpool has Kewell and Garcia on the wing, but the problem is that both of them have the kind of glass body, especially Kewell.
This is caused by perennial injuries, and there is no good solution under modern medical conditions. This is what Benitez is most worried about.
After all, it is impossible not to get injured in a long season, and once Kewell is injured, he will definitely not get better in the short term.
It is for this reason that Benitez is determined to win Li Qiao.
Li Qiao thought for a while and said, "Rafael, to tell you the truth, before you, Jose also approached me, but I refused."
Benitez was both surprised and reasonable.
"I want to hear your reasons for refusing."
"Because he can't give me the main position."
"That's it?" Benitez felt unbelievable. In modern football, there are so many games a year, and in many cases there are even double matches a week. Who can guarantee who will be the main player? This is not the era of Platini.
"Then I think you are a bit willful, and I can't guarantee that you will be the main force."
"Haha, but I am willing to accept your invitation."
Benitez was taken aback, even more confused.
"Hehe, why is that?"
"Because you need me."
Of course, Li Qiao didn't want to talk about the miracle of Istanbul, because he didn't know if there would be one.
But Li Qiao's words are indeed true. Kewell is not only injured, he also has a blood disease, but that was only found out later, so Li Qiao is confident that he can win the main position on the side when he competes with Kewell.
Benitez said with a smile: "I didn't expect that we would reach a consensus so quickly, which means I can make an offer."
Li Qiao nodded. It was already mid-August, and his future should indeed be settled, which would be good for his new season.
Benitez originally thought that it would take a lot of trouble, but the reality was easier than he imagined.
More importantly, Li Qiao has played enough times in the national team, and there is no problem with his labor certificate. What a joy.
"Raphael, there is one last thing, I want to be honest."
"Please say."
Li Qiao disclosed his contract with Porto to Benitez.
"Raphael, so don't bargain, because this is the reserve price."
Benitez was taken aback. He was planning to bargain because the first offer was intentional. He didn't expect that this time the situation was very special.
"No problem, this amount of money is nothing to Liverpool, I promise you."
"And the jersey number."
For this, Li Qiao doesn't seem to have much choice. People wear No. 10, No. 9, and No. 7. It is impossible for Li Qiao to let them let them out. Even Li Qiao, who became famous later, would not do this kind of thing. It is a failure of character.
But Li Qiao didn't want to recite a random number either.
"I want number 99."
"99? Are you kidding me?"
"No, I'm serious, of course it would be better if you give me number 9 or 10."
Benix shook his head with a smile, "It's impossible."
"Then 99."
As for the salary, I discussed it with Sosa. The commission is indispensable this time. At this time, Li Qiao is qualified to discuss the commission.
Two days later.
European and domestic media reported the latest news at the same time. Li Qiao transferred to Liverpool. The transfer fee was 1500 million euros, equivalent to 1200 million pounds. The two parties signed a contract for 4 years. Li Qiao's annual salary was 150 million euros.
This news also brought a direct impact, that is, CCTV decided to buy the broadcast rights of the Premier League this season at any cost.
Among them, the first round of the Premier League between Liverpool and Tottenham has been confirmed to be broadcast, and domestic fans are looking forward to Li Qiao's starting game.
Coming to a brand new city, besides being excited, Li Qiao is looking forward to it, and also a little bit worried, the Premier League is too intense after all.
(End of this chapter)