Football: Rebirth 04, I Create a Black Shop in Football

The two of them had a long and difficult time.

In Howard's apartment in Manchester, Li Shiguang was sitting opposite Howard.

"Timothy, I came here with great sincerity, and I believe you know that you will face greater competition for your starting position in Manchester United next season, and Leeds United can provide you with a stable starting position."

After saying that, Li Shiguang picked up the teacup and used the super scout on Howard, and Howard's panel appeared in front of him.

【Timothy Matthew Howard】

【Age】: 24

【Offensive Threat】: 33

【Defensive Strength】: 73

【Body Balance】: 75

【Long Pass Accuracy】: 68

【Short Pass Accuracy】: 71

【Goal Line Technique】: 70

【Bounce】: 73

【Reaction】: 75

【Agility】: 70

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【Injury Tolerance】: C

【Talent】 B

【Game Status】: Very Poor

【Transfer Value】: 3 million Euros

【Remaining Peak Period】: Half a Year to 1 Year

【Contract Period Remaining】: 2 Years

【Potential】: No Potential to be Developed at the Present

【Player Evaluation】: He has a nervous character and his performance is unstable on the field. At this time, he has negative emotions due to the threat to his main position, and is currently in a state of self-doubt (adjustable)

[Overall assessment: B-]

Li Shiguang curled his lips, which was not much different from his memory. This famous butter hand has indeed declined sharply since this year. After one season, Manchester United will completely lose its main position after introducing Van der Sar.

But now is also the best time to introduce Howard. First buy him at the lowest price, and then directly put the peak Buffon template on him. Maybe he can sell him for a good price later, which will relieve the current financial pressure!

Hearing what Li Shiguang said, Howard frowned and fell into deep thought.

The strange Oriental man opposite, who claimed to be the manager of Leeds United, directly expressed his idea of ​​inviting him to join Leeds United and impact the Premier League together next season as soon as he entered the door.

But he is also clear about the current situation of Leeds United, with a large number of main players leaving the team and a financial crisis. . . . . . . If just promising myself a starting position is not enough to impress me, I still want to fight in the Premier League more than the Championship.

Thinking of this, Howard frowned and replied: "Mr. Li, I am very grateful for your invitation, but I think it is still very difficult for Leeds United to return to the Premier League this season under the current situation."

Li Shiguang smiled: "Yes, Leeds United is indeed facing some difficulties now. But I have decided to invest another 20 million euros. In addition to you, we also plan to introduce 3-4 players, and together with you, we will build a solid central axis. I believe that we will still have a certain competitiveness in the Championship next season."

"And according to my scout's report, Manchester United's scouts have been paying attention to Fulham's Van der Sar for a long time. If Manchester United brings him to Old Trafford this summer, your playing time may be further reduced."

"Regarding my contract, I hope not to sign a long-term contract, okay?" Hearing this, Howard asked Li Shiguang with a little surprise.

Seeing that Howard was already interested, Li Shiguang quickly said: "No problem!"

Signing him was originally for selling him.

Howard's request was exactly what Li Shiguang wanted. Once he was given the skill card, he would definitely perform well within 4 months, and there would be no worries about no club offers.

Hearing Li Shiguang's promise, Howard breathed a sigh of relief and replied: "Well, Li, you can make an offer to Manchester United."

Hearing this, Li Shiguang took the initiative to extend his hand: "Then I wish us a happy cooperation."

Howard's transfer went smoothly. Manchester United quickly accepted Li Shiguang's offer. Li Shiguang left his assistant to complete the remaining procedures, and took Howard to Leeds the next day.

In the manager's office of Elland Road Stadium.

Leeds United's head coach Blackwell was staring at Li Shiguang with anger.

He knew that Li Shiguang was a novice with no club management experience.

But no matter how much he thought, Li Shiguang would sign a goalkeeper without informing him, and it was Howard, the "butter hands", and even promised him the starting position.

At least in the two matters of introducing players and determining the team lineup, this must be his right.

"Li, I can only accept it.

He became a rotation goalkeeper in my lineup. He is too unstable. If he appears in the main position, it will be a fatal blow to our defense. We need to introduce a truly stable goalkeeper. "

"What's more outrageous is that you actually wrote the clause of ensuring the main force into the contract. Are you crazy?"

Li Shiguang looked at Blackwell calmly: "Kevin, you know, we have no choice. The team needs to be rebuilt, and I only have 20 million euros in my hand, which is not enough to support us to spend too much money on the goalkeeper position. Howard is already the best goalkeeper we can find at this price. ”

In short, it’s my money, I have the final say.

Seeing that he couldn’t convince Li Shiguang, Blackwell had to leave the office.

He had to organize training immediately to let this new boss who knew nothing about football see Howard’s performance and know how stupid his signings were.

Outside the training ground at this moment, a group of reporters and fans were watching Leeds United’s first training after the holiday.

And Blackwell, who had just arrived at the training ground, was being interviewed by reporters.

“Coach, is Leeds United’s goal for next season just to play in the Championship? I noticed that you brought in Howard. As far as I know, he had gradually become a substitute in Manchester United before.”

Blackwell spread his hands: “In fact, I just learned about Howard’s transfer in the manager’s office.”

“Do you mean that this deal was operated by Li? It wasn’t your intention to buy? "Hearing Blackwell say this, the reporter got excited instantly.

This is big news. Leeds United's transfer operation actually bypassed the head coach directly, which is unimaginable in English football.

Blackwell looked regretful: "I didn't say that. Although Li had no experience in managing a football club before, he still respected me as the head coach. Before the deal was made, he arranged for his assistant to ask for my opinion, but the assistant just forgot."

The reporter who was holding the microphone heard this and rolled his eyes instantly. Can you find a more outrageous reason?

The next morning, Li Shiguang just turned to the sports section of the Yorkshire Post and saw a report that occupied the entire page.

The content of the report turned out to be that the head coach of Leeds United broke the news about the transfer operation of the new aid Howard. He did not participate in the whole process, but it was the work of the club's general manager Li Shiguang.

Looking at the whole article, it basically condemned Li Shiguang as a novice with no experience in managing a football club. When the club was facing huge difficulties, he was still arbitrary in the introduction of aid. The key is whether it is a foreign player or a goalkeeper who has almost become a substitute.

After reading the report, Li Shiguang turned on his computer and logged into the largest football forum in Leeds.

Sure enough, the entire forum was full of posts criticizing him.

Fans expressed their pessimism about the new season of Leeds United on the forum, and there was even a post discussing who would take over as the club chairman after he stepped down.

Seeing this, Li Shiguang sneered in his heart.

Damn, this Blackwell, stabbed me in the back, right? It seems that I have to find a chance to get rid of him.

As for the media and fans, after the league starts, Howard, who has loaded the Buffon template, will naturally shut them up.