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After finalizing the contract with Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United did not stay in Madeira for any longer. Jason Wilcox led the Manchester United transfer team and legal team directly back to Greater Manchester. They will work closely with Manchester United's business department in the next week or so to prepare a welcome ceremony to maximize the commercial value of the "Cristiano Ronaldo-Legend Returns" event; Rowley, accompanied by Jorge Mendes, rushed to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.

In the afternoon of that day, the sun poured on the exterior wall of the building with a heavy history at the headquarters of the Portuguese Benfica Club, creating a warm and quiet atmosphere. On the street, vehicles shuttled through from time to time, bringing up subtle air currents, and the branches and leaves of the trees on the roadside swayed gently in the breeze, as if quietly inquiring about the important events that were about to take place here.

Manchester United Club Chairman Rowley walked steadily and solemnly, accompanied by the famous football agent Jorge Mendes, towards the Benfica Club headquarters near the Stadium of Light in Lisbon. Jorge Mendes was wearing a well-tailored, crisp and stylish suit, with a confident and slightly profound smile on his face, as if everything was under control.

And Benfica Club Chairman Luis Filipe Vieira had already been waiting downstairs with some club executives. When Rowley and Jorge Mendes entered the building, Luis Filipe Vieira's face immediately showed a warm and friendly smile, and he quickly stepped forward to shake hands with the two and greeted them sincerely.

"Warmly welcome to both of you, Mr. Rowley, Mr. Mendes, it is a honor to meet you here." Luis Filipe Vieira's voice was steady and powerful, full of cordiality.

"Mr. Chairman, I have heard of your club for a long time. I am honored to be here today. Your profound background is really admirable." When Luo Lie responded, his words were full of courtesy and respect, and his eyes also revealed his earnest expectations for this meeting.

After a brief greeting, Luis Filipe Vieira took Luo Lie to visit the Benfica headquarters, while Jorge Mendes walked to the other side of the conference room with several senior executives of Benfica to finalize the lease or transfer of his two players: Bruno Fernandez and Gonzalo Ramos, which he and Luo Lie had discussed before coming.

Luis Filipe Vieira walked in front with a friendly and proud smile on his face. While leading Luo Lie forward, he began to introduce the various areas of the headquarters. They first walked into a long corridor, with classic photos from the history of the Benfica Club hung on the walls on both sides. There were pictures of players holding up the trophy and cheering when the team won the championship, and there were also pictures of legendary stars on the field, as if quietly telling the glorious years of the club in the past.

"Mr. Rowley, these photos witness the glory of our Benfica along the way. Every victory and every championship is a shining pearl in the history of the club. Our Benfica football team is the second club in history to win the Champions League, and has reached the Champions League final seven times in history." Luis Filipe Vieira's tone was full of emotion and pride.

Rowley looked at it seriously, nodding and praising from time to time: "It is really admirable. With such a deep foundation, it is no wonder that so many excellent players can be cultivated."

Then, they came to the Honor Showroom, which was filled with trophies of various shapes but all very important, shining with charming luster under the light. From the championship trophy of the domestic league to the important awards in the European war, each one carries the hard work and dedication of countless people.

"This one is the trophy we won when we achieved great results in the 1962 European Cup. In the Champions League final, we defeated the Real Madrid Club led by superstars such as Di Stefano and Puskas, leaving too many unforgettable moments for the fans." Luis Filipe Vieira pointed to one of the trophies and said, his eyes full of nostalgia and helplessness.

Luo Lie was a little surprised, and soon understood the reasons for Luis Filipe Vieira's helplessness. As a die-hard fan, Luo Lie naturally knew the famous "Guttmann Curse" in football, "From now on, Benfica will not win the European Cup in 100 years (Not in a hundred years from now will Benfica ever win a European Cup)." No one would have thought that since then, Benfica has reached the Champions League final 6 times and the UEFA Cup final 2 times, but all failed.Rowley stepped forward, carefully considered his words, and said: "Such an honor is hard-won and is the result of the joint efforts of the entire club."

On the other side, in the meeting room of Benfica's transfer department, Jorge Mendes was having serious and critical negotiations with the relevant person in charge. Regarding the loan of Bruno Fernandes, both parties put forward their own ideas and conditions.

The head of Benfica's transfer department spoke first: "Mr. Mendes, we welcome Bruno Fernandes to us on loan, but we need to further discuss the details of his playing time during the loan period and his subsequent training guarantee. After all, we also hope that he can better integrate into the team and play the greatest role."

Jorge Mendes nodded slightly and responded: "Of course, our goal is also to hope that Bruno can continue to improve himself in Benfica and help your club achieve better results in the competition. But Manchester United has certain expectations for his appearances. After all, the loan is also to keep him in shape and return to Manchester United in the future. Seamless connection."

The two sides began to discuss these details, constantly weighing the pros and cons, trying to find a solution that can satisfy both parties.

At the same time, the topic of Gonzalo Ramos' transfer was also put on the table. This striker of Benfica B team has good potential, and Manchester United is very interested in him.

"Mr. Mendes, Gonzalo Ramos is a young player we are very optimistic about. If we want to transfer him, we hope that the price can reflect his value." said the staff of Benfica's transfer department.

Jorge Mendes smiled and said slowly: "Since Manchester United Club is interested in introducing him, it must also recognize his potential, but the price must be considered comprehensively from many aspects. Chairman Rowley has given me very limited authorization, and as Gonzalo Ramos' agent, my players have no reason to refuse a top club like Manchester United. Of course, I am a friend of Benfica Club and our long-term partner. I will not help Manchester United to lower the price, but we need to negotiate a reasonable price."

The atmosphere at the negotiation table was sometimes tense, and sometimes it was slightly eased because of some small consensus. Both sides knew that this was related to the future of the players and the interests of the club, and they dared not be careless.

During the visit, Rowley and Luis Filipe Vieira came to the team's training ground again. At this time, the youth players were doing daily training on the field. The coach's shouts and the players' exchanges were intertwined, full of vitality and vigor.

"This is where we train every day. Every day, the players will sweat here, polish their skills, and prepare for the game. Now it is the summer offseason, so only the youth players are training here." Luis Filipe Vieira introduced.

Rowley looked at those young and energetic faces and couldn't help saying: "Seeing them work so hard, you can understand why Benfica always has a steady stream of outstanding talents."

As the visit gradually came to an end, Rowley had a deeper understanding of the Benfica Club and was more determined to promote some cooperation. On the other hand, after a long discussion, Jorge Mendes finally made great progress on key issues such as the details of Bruno Fernandes' loan and the transfer price of Gonzalo Ramos.

The two sides have initially drafted a loan agreement for Bruno Fernandez, specifying the loan period of one year, the approximate range of appearances, and many other important terms such as training arrangements. For Gonzalo Ramos' transfer, a price acceptable to both parties has also been basically determined, and only the details of the contract will be further improved and the formal process will be completed.

When Rowley and Luis Filipe Vieira finished their visit and returned to the conference room, Jorge Mendes and the staff of Benfica's transfer department had just finished the negotiations.

"Mr. Chairman, Mr. Rowley, we have reached some consensus on the main issues, and the next step is to further improve the contract." Jorge Mendes said, with a slightly tired but satisfied look on his face.

Luis Filipe Vieira smiled and responded: "Very good, it seems that today's meeting is very effective. I hope that our subsequent cooperation can go smoothly and achieve a win-win situation."

Rolie also nodded in agreement: "Indeed, today's communication has given me a new understanding of Benfica. I believe that these cooperations will have a positive impact on both clubs."

Then, everyone sat down again and discussed some subsequent cooperation details and possible situations, preparing for the upcoming ball

Just as the meeting was going on, the Portuguese media, which has always been sharp, got the news from somewhere, and in a blink of an eye, the relevant reports were all over the place. The Portuguese media speculated on the reasons why Rowe and Jorge Mendes visited Benfica Club. More media reporters immediately heard the news and flocked to the headquarters of Benfica Club. Soon, a large number of reporters carrying cameras and holding microphones gathered outside the gate of Benfica Club, blocking the entrance.

When Rowe and Jorge Mendes walked out of the building and were about to leave the headquarters of Benfica Club, reporters immediately surrounded them.

"President Vieira, is Chairman Rowe here for Joao Felix?" Luis Filipe Vieira looked at Rowe and the reporters and smiled without answering.

Of course, more reporters focused their attention on Rowe.

"President Rowley, may I ask if Manchester United has decided to recruit Joao Felix?"

"President Rowley, in your opinion, if Joao Felix transfers to Manchester United, to what extent will the team's strength be improved?"

"President Rowley..."

"President Rowley..."

"President Rowley..."

The reporters asked various questions one after another, and the microphone was almost close to Rowley's face.

Rowe was startled for a moment, then regained his composure. He paused, cleared his throat, and responded in a serious and professional tone: "Joao Felix is ​​undoubtedly a very talented young player. In terms of his technical level, he is quite comprehensive, has superb dribbling skills, and has outstanding shooting ability. What is more commendable is that he has shown a big picture beyond his age on the field. Whether it is the connection and cooperation on the offensive end or the capture of fighters in front of the goal, there is huge potential for development." Rowe's evaluation of Joao Felix was quickly spread by the media and immediately attracted more widespread attention in the entire football world.

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