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

After returning to the office, Bates's anger gradually calmed down after a venting.

Based on his understanding of Li Shiguang, he would definitely not let him go unless he triggered the penalty clause when he saw that he would make another offer later.

If he continued to argue with him, Ferguson would probably get there first.

In this case, it would be better to consider how to get the money together first, and then trigger the penalty clause directly and bring the player to West Bromwich Albion first.

Thinking of this.

Bates sat down and lit another cigar, and began to think about how to get the rest of the money together.

Selling players is definitely necessary. The results in the second half of the season were so bad. In addition to Howard taking the blame, the weakness of West Bromwich Albion's forwards and midfield also had a lot of responsibility.

In many games, they lose 4 or 5 goals when they lose, but only win 1 or 2 goals when they win.

This means that although West Bromwich Albion has already jumped out of the relegation zone, their goal difference is -34, which ranks second to last in the Premier League.

Bates picked up a pen and calculated that if he was lucky, the players he planned to sell should be able to sell for about 9 million euros. After the sale, the vacated positions can also be given to youth training players, so that a large amount of transfer fees and wages can be saved next season.

Li Shiguang's email clearly informed West Bromwich Albion that Tevez's liquidated damages were 29 million euros, so he still needed 11 million euros to buy him to the Hawthorns Stadium.

Considering this, Bates frowned a little deeper, and the cigar in his hand kept coming to his mouth.

5 minutes later.

Bates put down the cigar in his hand, and his expression on his face relaxed, but compared with before, it was more serious.

Just like the quick money Li Shiguang made from Howard before, Bates was determined to make a quick buck from Tevez.

So he made a very important decision, which was also a gamble.

As a major shareholder of West Bromwich Albion, Bates now owns 23% of the club's shares, worth about 12 million euros.

He plans to use this part of the shares to make a short-term mortgage!

As long as the loan is approved, the funds to buy Tevez will be enough.

Before that, he needs to stabilize Li Shiguang and ask him not to sell Tevez too early. Then he turned on the computer and prepared to personally write an email to Li Shiguang to express his willingness to buy.

Bates believed that although he had some unpleasantness with Li Shiguang before, football is also a business. If the price he offered is high enough, there is no reason for Li Shiguang not to make more money!

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At 7 o'clock in the evening, the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, which can accommodate more than 60,000 people, was already full.

"Hey, Emmanuel, it's good. It seems that you are in good shape today. Your accuracy is very good."

"Good pass, Wesley!"

"That's right, James. You must be good at using your body when fighting for the ball."

In less than half an hour, the match between Sunderland and Leeds United will start.

The warm-up has just ended, and the players are returning to the locker room one after another.

At the door of the player's tunnel, Li Shiguang is high-fiving each player and encouraging them with words.

Then he followed them back to the locker room.

Li Shiguang stood in the middle of the locker room, watching the players change into their jerseys.

Today is different from before the usual game.

He did not draw a tactical map on the whiteboard, nor did he signal the players to listen to his opening speech.

Instead, he quietly watched the players prepare for the game.

After everyone was ready, Li Shiguang clapped his hands and placed his right palm down in front of him.

While everyone was still looking at their coach in confusion, Captain Milner came over and put his hand on Li Shiguang's right hand.

Then every player came over.

A moment later, Li Shiguang shouted in the locker room: "Leeds United!"

The players followed him and shouted together: "Champions!"

20 minutes later, the players of both sides had entered the Stadium of Light under the leadership of the referee. With the appearance of the players of both sides, the atmosphere on the scene reached its first climax, and Sunderland fans also put enough pressure on the visiting team.

When the on-site commentator introduced the starting lineup, the players of the home team received warm cheers, while Leeds United, who played away, was booed.

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Looking at the players who have already set up their positions on the field.

Standing on the sidelines, Li Shiguang changed his calmness before the game and kept encouraging the players loudly.

At the same time, he was full of emotion in his heart.

10 months ago, he was just an ordinary fan in the future. Even the second-level league like the English Championship was out of reach for him, let alone leading the team to play, or even sitting in the stands to watch.

Who knew that a hangover would completely change the trajectory of his life.

Not only did he have the system, but he also led a team to compete for the league championship in person 10 months later.

This made Li Shiguang very excited.

Although he had the help of the system, it was impossible to say that he was not nervous at all.

I believe that every fan has imagined whether he can stand on a regular stadium one day and hold up a championship trophy amid the cheers of tens of thousands of spectators.

Li Shiguang is lucky. He has this opportunity, and there is a great possibility that tonight, he will hold his first trophy as a club manager or Leeds United head coach!

This made the always calm Li Shiguang couldn't help but secretly excited and looking forward to it in his heart.

But he also secretly told himself that today is just the beginning of his long journey to this era after his rebirth.

After today, in addition to the inspirational creation of the first black shop in Europe, he will also lead Leeds United back to the top of the Premier League, win the Champions League with Leeds United, and win everything they can win with Leeds United!

There was a voice in Li Shiguang's heart shouting: "Leeds United and I will become legends in world football!"

"Beep~~~~~~~~"

The referee's whistle cut through the air like a sword, sharp and piercing.

Pulling Li Shiguang's thoughts back to the football field.

As Adebayor passed the ball back to Milner.

The penultimate round of the 2004-2005 English Championship, Sunderland vs. Leeds United’s championship battle.

Officially started!