Chapter 457 The lively Spanish football world

At Guardiola's house in London, Pere Guardiola and his brother were also discussing the transfer list.

"Pep, how many transfer lists do you think Luis will agree to?"

Pere Guardiola asked his brother a little nervously.

This is not only a question of whether he can earn commissions, but also whether he can open the transfer door to Crystal Palace.

As we all know, the players at Crystal Palace were personally selected by Chen Ran, and every one of them has been proven to be at least a first-rate star.

It can be said that everyone now recognizes that as long as the player plays for Crystal Palace, his ability is absolutely no problem. This is also an important reason why so many wealthy clubs want to poach players from Crystal Palace.

If Pere Guardiola can send his players to Crystal Palace, his status in the agent circle will immediately be greatly improved.

The most direct impact is that more talented players will be willing to join his agency and gain the opportunity to join the Crystal Palace Club.

"Hard to say."

Pere Guardiola waited for a long time and got this sentence from his brother, and he immediately became anxious.

"Pep, you are the head coach of the Crystal Palace club. Although that guy Louis is the sports manager in charge of transfer affairs, your opinion must prevail as to which player to buy."

"That's the case under normal circumstances. But what if Louis runs to find the boss?"

As soon as Guardiola said these words, Pere Guardiola immediately became silent.

Yes, in the Crystal Palace Club, Chen Ran is the supreme god.

If Chen Ran really speaks, even if Guardiola is the team's head coach, he can only obey.

"Pep, do you think this list can be approved by Chen Ran?"

As he talked, Pere Guardiola himself felt a little guilty.

"Pere, with all due respect, if you really follow the boss's criteria for selecting players, except for that Javi Martinez, I'm afraid no one else is worthy of Crystal Palace."

Guardiola has followed Chen Ran for so many years, and he admires Chen Ran's vision in selecting players.

He knew very well that although the players under Pere Guardiola were pretty good, they would definitely not catch Chen Ran's radar.

However, after all, blood is thicker than water. As a brother, Pere Guardiola has already spoken, so he cannot refuse directly.

Moreover, Guardiola also wants to take this opportunity to compete with the fat boy Luiz for the right to have a say in the transfer of the Crystal Palace club.

"But Javi Martinez is Jose Odin's man, so he won't get advantage of that guy in vain, right?"

Hearing that his younger brother was only optimistic about Xavi Martinez and Pere Guardiola, he couldn't help but feel sour.

There is no way, Jose Odin is a big shot in the Spanish agent circle. In addition to Javi Martinez, Spanish international players such as Torres and Pedro are all his players.

In terms of strength and status, Pere Guardiola is no match for him now.

"Then you should find a way to recruit this Javi Martinez."

"How can it be so easy to dig? I. Huh? Pep, you mean to use joining Crystal Palace as a bait to attract Javi Martinez?"

Halfway through, Pere Guardiola suddenly tasted the taste and became excited.

"That's right. The America's Cup has ended, and the boss has returned to London now. I'll go to the boss in two days to have a good chat about the transfer and find out what the boss says. If there are no problems, you can take action."

"Okay, that's it. Pep, I'm just waiting for your news."

"rest assured."

After returning to London and resting for two days, Chen Ran came to the Crystal Palace Club early on the third day.

Throughout the morning, he listened to Stephen's report on the club's daily operations, and made arrangements for the Crystal Palace Club's investment promotion work and the annual International Champions Cup.

In the afternoon, it was Guardiola's turn to report to Chen Ran on Crystal Palace's preparations for the new season.

"Boss, I don't know my thoughts on adjusting the team's lineup. Has Manager Figel reported to you?"

Guardiola didn't beat around the bush and asked straightforwardly what he was guessing.

"Well, Louis told me. I agree with Van der Sar and Beckham's idea of ​​withdrawing from the first team. As for whether they plan to retire as a coach or stay in the club, or whether they want to continue playing football, I will tell you later.

I will interview them personally."

"But for Tony, I think he can stay at Crystal Palace for another two years. Although he is 34 years old this year, with his current competitive status, he is more than enough to at least be a backup center."

"The boss is more thoughtful. I completely agree with your decision."

Seeing Guardiola's correct attitude, Chen Ran nodded with satisfaction.

"As for the list of imported players, the standard is a bit low. Except for Javi Martinez, forget about everyone else."

"Okay, boss. However, I wonder if you can ask Manager Figel to wait a few days before contacting Harvey Martinez?"

"Oh? Why do you have to wait two days?"

Chen Ran asked curiously.

"Well, it's actually my eldest brother Pere. Guardiola is very optimistic about Xavi Martinez and wants to lure him from his current agent."

"If Manager Figel can contact him two days later, then my eldest brother can use the bait of helping him join our Crystal Palace to lure Javi Martinez to change jobs."

Guardiola had no intention of hiding anything, and told him exactly what he had discussed with Pere Guardiola.

After following Chen Ran for many years, Guardiola came to the conclusion that he must not become Chen Ran's enemy. He has never seen anyone take advantage of Chen Ran when playing tricks.

"That's right, that's not going to be easy. When Louis reported to me two days ago, I already asked him to contact Harvey Martinez. Wait a moment, and I'll ask Louis what's going on there now.

what's the situation."

Immediately, Chen Ran picked up the phone and called the fat boy Lewis over.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw Guardiola was there, and the fat little Luis nodded slightly.

"Chen, why did you call me here?"

"Have you contacted Javi Martinez?"

"Already contacted. However, the other party, the Lions, opened up and asked for a transfer fee of 40 million euros. This was obviously taking advantage of our Crystal Palace. I was so angry that I stopped contacting and planned to let it dry out first."

While talking, little fat boy Lewis was still a little aggrieved, obviously very angry.

"40 million euros? Did you contact Athletic Club or the player himself?"

Chen Ran couldn't help but frowned when he heard this number.

"I contacted Athletic Club Bilbao first. There is no way. Our Crystal Palace is now a big tree, and there are countless pairs of eyes staring at us at any time. I don't dare to use the methods that other clubs can use."

The little fat boy Louis curled his lips helplessly. He now misses the time when he and Chen Ran went all over Europe to poach people.

At that time, Crystal Palace was still a mediocre English Championship team, and he and Chen Ran were just two unknown rookies in the football circle, and no one would pay attention to them.

The two of them used various hidden tricks to poach most of Crystal Palace's current staff.

Little Fatty Lewis still feels full of sense of accomplishment when he thinks back to it.

"Well, Louis, you have done a good job. We are now considered successful, so we should not do anything that does not comply with the regulations in the future."

Having said this, Chen Ran turned to look at Guardiola again.

"Josep, since Luis has not contacted the player himself, then your brother still has a chance."

"I can tacitly allow your eldest brother to lure Javi Martinez with the opportunity to join the Crystal Palace Club."

"As long as he can bring Javi Martinez to Crystal Palace for a transfer fee of no more than 20 million euros."

"20 million euros? Boss, can Athletic Club agree to this price? Their asking price is 40 million euros."

When he heard the first half of Chen Ran's words, Guardiola was grateful that his elder brother's opportunity had come.

But when he heard that Chen Ran was only willing to pay 20 million euros in transfer fees, he immediately knew that things were not that simple.

"Whether Athletic Bilbao will agree to it or not, that's something your brother needs to consider. As a football agent, I shouldn't have to teach him how to poach players, right?"

"As for Athletic Club Bilbao, since it dares to open its mouth to us lions, it must be mentally prepared to bear the consequences."

Hearing Chen Ran's emotionless voice, Guardiola couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart.

As expected, going against the boss will not end well.

After Guardiola returned home, Pere Guardiola, who had been waiting there for a long time, couldn't wait to ask: "Pep, how are things? What's Chen Ran's attitude?"

"It's roughly the same as what we judged before. Of the players on the list, the boss only likes Xavi Martinez."

"Furthermore, the boss also agrees that you can use the name of Crystal Palace Club to lure Javi Martinez."

"However, the boss also has a condition, that is, the transfer fee for Xavi Martinez cannot exceed 20 million euros."

"20 million euros? How is that possible? Athletic Bilbao's current offer is 40 million euros!"

Similar to Guardiola's previous reaction, Pere Guardiola was also shocked by Chen Ran's request.

The management of Athletic Club Bilbao is not a good person either. Ever since the fat boy Luis expressed to them the Crystal Palace Club's interest in Javi Martinez, they have publicized this matter everywhere.

Now, the entire Spanish football circle has heard the news that Crystal Palace is seeking to purchase Xavi Martinez.

Even Athletic Bilbao's asking price of 40 million euros has been spread all over the world, and even Pere Guardiola, who is in London, has received the news.

When Pere Guardiola told his younger brother these things, Guardiola couldn't help but sneer on his face.
To be continued...