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"What do you think of it?"

"It shouldn't be a big problem."

Hidalgo nodded, even a little happy.Then he wondered: "Rist, are Chinese football clubs really so rich?"

Hidalgo couldn't be unhappy.Now Inter Milan is suddenly going to cut their salary, not to mention veterans like Samuel, they even treat Inter Milan's Champions League champions Sneijder, Robben, and Eto'o like this.

Like Sneijder's salary is relatively high.Sneijder's current salary is 600 million euros after tax, which Inter Milan rewarded for his performance in the Champions League.Including Robben is 600 million euros after tax, Eto'o is 800 million euros after tax.But after half a season, Inter Milan felt that they could not afford such a high salary.Coupled with Sneijder's many injuries this season, Inter Milan feels even less cost-effective.

Therefore, Inter Milan even began to negotiate with Sneijder, hoping to renegotiate the contract.Inter Milan now hopes that Sneijder can accept the original after-tax salary of 400 million euros, which of course makes Sneijder dissatisfied.How long does it take to renew the contract, let's talk about salary cuts.

Like Samuel is even worse.Originally, as a defender, he could only get a salary of 450 million euros, which was still an annual salary before tax.After tax, more than 200 million euros can be obtained.Including bonuses, he can get about 300 million euros a year from Inter Milan.But with the new renewal terms, Inter Milan is only willing to give Samuel a two-year contract, and the annual salary is only 230 million euros.The high bonus is gone, and it has become a very ordinary bonus.

In this way, Samuel will be able to get 150 million euros a year in Inter Milan and burn the incense.What is even more frustrating is that Samuel is not Kaka.For example, even if Kaka has no salary, commercial income alone can blow up the income of most stars in European football.But Samuel is Argentinian, a veteran, and a defender.Commercial income is essentially zero.A year's income can't even guarantee 200 million euros.

But Samuel's salary is too high, and it is difficult to find a next home if he wants to keep his original salary.Hidalgo and Inter Milan have already conducted many rounds of negotiations. They just hope to give Samuel an annual salary of 400 million euros before tax.But Inter Milan did not let go at all.That is 350 million euros.

Not only Samuel alone, but also Cesar, Lucio, and Maicon have all received invitations from Inter Milan's high-level salary reduction negotiations.

"Of course. You know the development of China's economy now. The owner behind this Guangzhou Evergrande club has assets of 70 billion US dollars. He is a famous real estate businessman in China. Recently, a big boss in China has cooperated with the Chinese Football Association. , this person’s net worth is more than tens of billions of euros. Don’t underestimate these Chinese clubs. Maybe in the next ten years, European football stars will choose to go to China after they turn 30.”

"Yes. I've heard that China is getting richer and richer now."

In fact, many merchants have already taken a fancy to the potential of the Chinese market.But it is the subprime mortgage crisis in the United States and the European debt crisis in Europe that make everyone realize that China's economy is rising.

This crisis has spread to the whole world.The biggest impact is Europe and the United States.And just when everyone is having a headache, the Asian economy, especially the East Asian economy, is not stopping at all.On the contrary, the economies of China, Japan, and South Korea in East Asia are developing more and more rapidly, and their economies can be regarded as thriving.Only then did everyone turn their attention to China, Japan, and South Korea, the three East Asian countries.

"Of course. I can give you a little tidbit."

"what?"

Hidalgo was interested in Rist's gossip.Hidalgo poached Muscadi's resources in Europe and became the top agent in world football.He is completely upstart in nature, so his personal connections are not very good.

Many of the stars that Hidalgo hired back then have been tossed by Muscadi and have little ability.It quickly fell into a slump.Although relying on that period of time to mix a lot of contacts.However, it is completely incomparable with a big agent like Rist who has managed his network for more than ten years by relying on his own players step by step.So don't listen to Rist's gossip, nine out of ten are correct.Or it's all well-founded.

"In China, the next generation who want to become this is said to be fans. Therefore, many wealthy bosses in China are willing to invest in football in the next ten years."

Rist gave a thumbs up mysteriously.

"Really?"

Hidalgo's eyes widened.Hidalgo understood what Rist said.In fact, an agent like Hidalgo who has many stars needs to consider what will happen to his players after they retire.Brazilian players are old and basically return to their country to play.The recent economic recovery on the Brazilian side has been okay.Brazilian clubs can also offer good wages.

But compared to Brazil, Argentina is worse.The Argentine economy is muddy and the Argentine clubs are poor.Now if Argentine players return to China at the end of their careers, their annual salary will not even be a million dollars.Four and a half million dollars, all pretty good.Many old players can earn a salary of about 50 U.S. dollars in Argentina.Therefore, Hidalgo also wants to open up some markets, such as the Middle East market, North American market, even the Chinese market.He can arrange for his players to get a good treatment at the end of their careers.

It's a pity that he himself doesn't have many connections in European football, let alone in places like the Middle East and North America.If it is really possible to go to China for the elderly, it is also a very good idea.If these veterans can be arranged well.Then it is also to start your own reputation.It is more and more beneficial for him to consolidate his position in Argentine football.

"Of course. And many clubs in China are invested by state-owned enterprises. Do you know what Chinese state-owned enterprises are?"

"Slightly heard."

Hidalgo nodded.Although he is not very clear about the state-owned enterprises in China, he still understands the general meaning.So Rist said with a smile: "They are all very rich. They can offer high salaries. Moreover, the Chinese market is huge. If you can introduce a world-class player, it is estimated that advertisers in China will line up to sign with you. The income will definitely not be low. If a player like Kaka comes to play in China, Chinese clubs would really dare to offer tens of millions of euros after tax. And the commercial income will definitely not be lower than it is now.”

"Evergrande and the others are really willing to give Walter $500 million after tax? If the salary is owed at that time, it will be troublesome to deal with it. After all, it is China."

"Don't worry about it."

Rist smiled and said: "It's not that the clubs in China don't have wage arrears. But Guangzhou Evergrande has absolutely no problem. Their boss has plenty of money. And their boss is a very decent person in China. He is a man with status in China. A person of status. He can't do such a thing. I guarantee you in this respect."

There are a lot of wage arrears in Chinese football, such as Shenzhen Football, which has a serious wage arrears.Of course, the most embarrassing thing for Chinese football is Shanghai Shenhua, Zhu Jun who likes to brag.In history, when Drogba came to Shenhua, Zhu Jun owed wages.During the introduction, he talked a lot, and in the end, there was a scandal of wage arrears.However, clubs like Evergrande, Guoan, Luneng, and Guangzhou R&F are still rich.

"In other words, they will still need a lot of foreign aid in the future?"

"En. And Chinese football is getting more and more high-sighted now, and they look down on ordinary players. But as long as they are good players, they are not stingy with money. If it is 30-year-old Walter, it is estimated that Evergrande will give him a lot of money. He didn't even bat an eye on $700 million after taxes."

"That's good."

Hidalgo was very happy.I don't want to argue with Inter Milan for a long time. According to what Rist said, I signed a three-year contract with the Chinese club, and the contract amount can reach 2000 million US dollars.It is not easier to go to China to earn the money of the Chinese upstarts no matter what the anger at Inter Milan.Anyway, it's all money, not where it's earned.Samuel has been working in China for three years, and his income in these three years has caught up with Samuel's seven or eight years in Inter Milan.

"Rist, will Diego get such a high salary when he goes to China in the future?"

Hidalgo thought of his player Diego Milito.Milito will be 32 years old now, and maybe he needs to consider retirement.If Chinese clubs are so forthright, they can also consider playing in China.

"Of course. But it still depends on Diego's own ability. Chinese clubs are rich, but they don't blindly ask for prices. Their contracts are generally short-term contracts, and then they will have a real contract after seeing their performance."

"I understand."

After Samuel was settled, Rist was also in a good mood.Therefore, he said: "Fernando, the Chinese league is different from the European league. Europe is a multi-year league, while the Chinese league is a yearly season. It will start around March next year. I suggest that Walter can sign the winter transfer. If Walter goes there, it will definitely be a sensation in Chinese football. At that time, I will introduce a few Chinese merchants to you, and let Walter also earn advertising fees. Chinese merchants are still very generous."

"I think so too."

In fact, Hidalgo didn't do it to earn advertising fees.Hidalgo just hopes to get in touch with Evergrande as soon as possible, and then go early, so that he can get a high salary in advance.After tax, $500 million is higher than Samuel's peak salary.

"Then you talk to Walter earlier. Don't forget to talk to Inter Milan. It is one thing for Evergrande to be willing to pay a high salary, but it is another thing for them to pay a high transfer fee for a veteran with only half a year left on his contract."

"I understand what you mean. Now that Inter Milan wants to quickly get rid of the veteran with a high salary, then I believe they are also embarrassed to ask for a transfer fee."