Under Chen Ran's combination of punches, Fabregas's repurchase price became 5.4 million euros, Pique's was 4.5 million euros, and the other three were also over one million euros, which was higher than Barcelona's initial price.

The price has increased tenfold.

Chen Ran was very satisfied with this.

After the two parties formally signed the contract, Chen Ran smiled and held Laporta's hand.

"Mr. Laporta, don't be so gloomy. Our cooperation this time has solved the big trouble that has been plaguing Barcelona. We can continue this cooperation every year as long as you need it."

Chen Ran was eating from the bowl, but he didn't forget to look at the food in the pot.

La Masia is a gold mine. Although until 2022, there will never be a talent that surpasses this class. But the overall level is still very high, and it is more than enough to be used as a substitute. Anyway, it is free, don’t use it.

"Haha, let's see how effective this cooperation is first, and then let's talk about the future."

Laporta shook Chen Ran's hand and said angrily.

This kid is not a good guy, no better than those British guys.

Laporta was very unhappy after being brutally stabbed by Chen Ran. The more he looked at Chen Ran, the more displeased he became.

"The work of these five players, Cesc Fabregas and Pique, will be handled by Barcelona Club. There are games on the weekend, and I have to rush back to command the team. I will leave Luis and the legal team here to fully cooperate.

you."

"Since Mr. Chen is busy with affairs, I won't waste your time. I will send someone to handle this matter, and your people will just wait to sign the contract."

Laporta didn't want to see Chen Ran for one more minute now, so he immediately said goodbye and left.

Chen Ran took advantage, so of course he wouldn't care about these details.

Isn't it true that others are not allowed to be angry when they suffer a dull loss?

You can't go too far as a human being.

In fact, if Laporta knew the achievements of Fabregas and Pique in the future, he would never think that the current repurchase price is high.

You know, when Fabregas returned to Barcelona from Arsenal in his previous life, the transfer fee was as high as 40 million euros, which was 40 million euros in 2011.

Chen Ran's wishful thinking was to set the repurchase price as high as possible, so that Barcelona would feel that it was not worth spending 5.4 million euros to repurchase the 18-year-old Fabregas two years later.

After returning to the hotel, Chen Ran began to pack his luggage and prepare to rush back to London, regardless of celebrating the victory in the negotiation.

"Louis, I am flying back to London today. Your mission is to ensure that Cesc Fabregas and Pique sign a contract to join our Crystal Palace. Do you understand?"

"I understand. Chen, don't worry, it's no problem to leave this little thing to me."

The little fat man patted his plump chest until it trembled, and assured with confidence.

"You must not be careless. Cesc Fabregas and Arsenal have been in contact for a long time, and they may sign a contract at some time. Don't let your guard down just because you think Barcelona Club is doing the work."

"I know. But if I really encounter someone being robbed by Arsenal, what should I do?"

"First deal with Fabregas' family and tell them that Crystal Palace can guarantee Fabregas' playing time. In addition, the signing fee can also be increased. If that doesn't work, just hold him back from signing and wait for my instructions.

I’ll fly over here after the game.”

"OK."

After settling the Barcelona club, Chen Ran flew back to London overnight.

There is no way, there is still a fourth round match against Sheffield United on the weekend. Fortunately, this time it is Crystal Palace's home court, and there are not as many things to prepare for as it is for an away game.

After three league rounds, Crystal Palace is at the top of the English Championship, while its next opponent, Sheffield United, is currently only ranked tenth. From top to bottom, the team is full of confidence in winning against Sheffield United.

Chen Ran only rushed back to the team the day before the game, and the three assistant coaches on the training ground led the team to practice tactics as usual.

There were cheers and laughter from time to time on the court, and the three consecutive victories put the players in a good mood and with high morale.

Chen Ran stood on the sidelines and watched the whole process. Now that the team is on track, he interferes less and less in training.

"Did the team have no problems in the past few days when I was away? How are the players? Are there any injuries? Is any player in a bad mood?"

After the training, Chen Ran held a small meeting with the three assistant coaches as usual.

“Don’t worry, boss, there is no problem, everything is going very well.”

As assistant coach and team captain, and an England international, Southgate is usually the one who speaks on behalf of the three of them.

Seeing Southgate's rather complacent look, Chen Ran frowned slightly.

Why do I feel like this guy is a little bit floating?

It seems that the team has won three consecutive victories, coupled with the continuous praise from the outside media, even veterans like Southgate have been greatly affected.

Isn't the whole team in this state?

Chen Ran looked at Simeone and Guardiola next to him with some worry.

One of the two guys still had a tough guy face with no apparent expression, while the other was in a daze.

daze?

Damn it, this guy Guardiola looked distracted and wasn't listening to himself at all.

"Josep?"

"Josep?"

...

Seeing that Chen Ran called Guardiola twice, but he didn't respond for a long time, Simeone hurriedly poked Guardiola in the arm.

"Ah? What's wrong?"

Simeone used a lot of force, and only then did Guardiola react.

"what are you thinking about?"

"Oh, boss, I was thinking that articles praising our Crystal Palace can be seen everywhere in the media recently, which gives me a bad feeling."

"That's what these media are like. As long as a team performs well, you can see praise articles every day. Josep, you have just arrived in the UK and you may not understand the situation of the media here. This is what those guys make a living from.

, write whoever is popular."

Southgate heard Guardiola's concerns and was a little unimpressed.

As a native Englishman, he knows very well the virtues of the English media.

"Gareth, in fact, in Spain, the media's approach is similar to that in the UK. When I was in Barcelona, ​​as long as the results were good, the media would start touting them. But when everyone is touting them, it won't take long for us to

Lose."

Guardiola said with concern.

"Really or not? Such an exaggeration?"

Southgate's eyes widened and he looked at Guardiola with some disbelief.

There is no way. Although Southgate is an England international, he has always played for small and medium-sized clubs. How has he ever been praised by the media every day?

Even the England national team has not won a major championship for how many years?

The closest we came to winning the championship was when Southgate was the head coach in 2020 and won the European Cup runner-up.
Chapter completed!