Chapter 80 The first coach, the first player!

Simon Grayson smiled bitterly and looked up at Ed Woodward. The "ghost" was staring at him. He just wanted to say that he was open and honest and would not cheat the club's transfer fee. However, he thought that Florentino actually played like this. But at least, it made Ed Woodward understand that he was not a cabbage that no one wanted...

"Uh, thank you, Mr. Perez, I've been having a great time at Manchester United, and I've only been here for a season and my plans haven't been fully realized yet!"

"Ah, that's fine. I'll wait for you to realize your plan at Manchester United before asking you to coach Real Madrid. The position of the world's number one giant head coach is waiting for you at any time!"

"Thank you for your appreciation! However, Mr. Perez, what I want to talk to you about Gareth Bale's transfer now."

"Simon, since you are communicating with me on behalf of Manchester United, I will tell you the truth. We can lose money on Bale, but there is a limit. You can buy him £60 million!"

Well!

Simon Grayson was stunned. The £60 million pounds was almost 73 million euros, which was twice the price from Manchester United. This price was still expensive!

"Mr. Perez, we Manchester United have just won the Champions League prize, so I have loosened my hands, I paid £40 million, what do you think?"

"50 million pounds! We have already lost a lot of money! Simon, you don't want me to be the chairman who is scolded by fans every day, right?"

"40 million pounds is really my limit, Mr. Perez, let's do it, we will pay 40 million pounds, plus twenty percent of Bale's next transfer!"

"Thirty percent!"

"Okay, just 30%!"

Thirty percent!?

Ed Woodward's eyes were bulging, wouldn't that be equivalent to £52 million?

damn it!

More expensive than Shaq!?

When Ed Woodward was about to remind Simon Grayson, he saw the smile on Simon Grayson's face, but there seemed to be a hint of contempt inside.

kindness!?

Ed Woodward is also a smart person, otherwise he would not have become a ceo for Manchester United. He thought about Bale's information, and suddenly he understood that the Welshman was about to be 26 years old. When his contract at Manchester United ended, he had to count up to 30. At that time, even if he transferred, he could still sell for a transfer, which would be only 10 million at most. Thirty percent would only be 3 million pounds. And this money was not lost by Manchester United himself. If Bale did not transfer and retired at Manchester United, then there would be no such money.

After thinking it through, Ed Woodward chuckled... Simon is really cunning!

"Hey, Simon, I'm giving you a price for friendship. Our Real Madrid is going to lose more than 30 million. Do you think you should also show your friendship with me?"

"Uh, Mr. Perez, what should I say? By the way, we won't sell Shaq!"

“Hahahahahahaha…”

Florentino laughed heartily: "Don't worry, Simon, I won't go digging Shaq, those transfer rumors... Hmm, don't take it seriously! I want you! Of course not now. I hope that when you leave Manchester United one day, let's take our Real Madrid as your next stop! How about it?"

"this……"

Simon Grayson hesitated for a moment, but after thinking about it, there is no loss to him. If he is unhappy at Manchester United, going to coach Real Madrid seems to be a good choice!

"Okay, Mr. Perez, thank you for looking down on me. I promised. If I leave Manchester United one day and you Real Madrid still want me, then I will go to your coach."

"Okay, Simon, I believe that one day you will stand at the Bernabeu Stadium!"

"Ah, by the way, Mr. Perez, I have to explain, if... Well, I mean if one day I received an invitation from the FA England, I would have to violate the agreement with you!"

Florentino didn't say anything on the other side of the phone for a long time, and suddenly sighed: "Oh, Simon, I did not read you wrongly. You have a heart for a championship! I really didn't expect that you would actually want to win the World Cup for England? Hahaha, okay, I agree, but this is only limited to England!"

"Okay, thank you! Then... I'll ask the staff to give you Real Madrid a quote?"

"Yes! Simon, it's really hard to win the World Cup championship, but now England does have a chance. Shaq... This kid is so amazing, good luck!"

"Yes, thank you!"

Simon Grayson hung up the phone, then looked at Ed Woodward with a chuckle: "Ed, £40 million is gone! I see the 200 million you have prepared for me... It seems that it is not enough to spend?"

Simon Grayson's joke did not make Ed Woodward smile, but Manchester United CEO said with a serious face: "Simon, I think, as the legendary coach of our club, we must sign a new contract with you to renew the contract to let the fans understand how much the club values ​​you and will make the team more stable, what do you think?"

Of course Simon Grayson knows what Ed Woodward is thinking. Manchester United CEO is afraid of Simon Grayson when it really ran away because of the high salary given by other teams!

Others don’t know about Shaq’s relationship with Simon Grayson, how could Ed Woodward not know?

The prerequisite for Shaq to come to Manchester United was that Simon Grayson was Manchester United's head coach. Otherwise, how could the best scorer in the history of world football come to Manchester United?

"New contract? Haha, Ed, how much annual salary do you plan to give me? I won't sign the contract if I don't have it!"

Simon Grayson said half-jokingly and half-seriously, but Ed Woodward seemed a little serious: "The annual salary is 10 million pounds, five years, and there is another 10 million pounds signing fee!"

ah!?

It's Simon Grayson's turn now. In today's football coaching industry, Mourinho ranks first in salary. Although his annual salary at Chelsea has dropped to 8.25 million pounds, this is still the world's highest-paid head coach. And Mourinho has not got everything himself, and his team still has to share a part.

The coach Spring, who was the first to get 17 million euros, Mourinho got 15.3 million euros in Real Madrid, and Ancelotti got 13.5 million euros in Paris Saint-Jormain, isn't there now!

An annual salary of 10 million pounds is enough to make Simon Grayson the highest-paid head coach in football. Moreover, it takes five years to sign for one, and there is also a signing fee of 10 million pounds, which is equivalent to an annual salary of 12 million!

Seeing Simon Grayson seemingly hesitating, Ed Woodward immediately continued: "Simon, we also have various other prizes for winning the championship. With your ability to win the championship, I think you will make a lot of money!"

Simon Grayson nodded in confusion. He is now getting an annual salary of £4.2 million, which is more than 10 million...that's too little!

Seeing Simon Grayson nodding, Ed Woodward struck while the iron was hot and said: "Simon, I'll have someone prepare a contract. You sign it immediately, and then announce it at the team's celebration party. This will be very beneficial to the team's stable enough!"

"This...well!"

Ed Woodward nodded with a chuckle: "In addition, Simon and Shaq's new contract are also signed. His performance this season is so outstanding. The club decided to provide him with a top weekly salary of 300,000 pounds so that his annual salary can reach 18 million pounds! Top players should have top-level treatment, right?"

"Yeah, I agree with this!"

Simon Grayson was really satisfied this time, and finally showed a happy smile on his face. It would be fine if he got a high salary himself. What made him happiest was that Shaq could get the highest annual salary in the world, with 18 million pounds being almost 22 million euros discount. Although it was pre-tax, it was also the highest salary in the world. Moreover, Shaq's goal bonus alone is 12.6 million pounds this year. In addition, what appeared fees, championship bonuses, various best bonuses, etc. Shaq's income is definitely an amazing number now. Maybe even he doesn't know how much money he can make in a year.

The world's first annual salary coach, the world's first annual salary player... Well, it's good to think about it!

Simon Grayson and Shaq were not at all in the same way. They immediately asked the staff to go outside and find Shaq, who was busy with the players. After telling Shaq about Ed Woodward's meaning to Shaq, the kid showed an indifferent attitude: "Boss, if you sign a new contract, I will sign a new contract. The term of our contract is as long as the same."

"good!"

Simon Grayson happily patted Shaq on the shoulder. This kid... This kid really deserves to train him to become a talent. I regard him as my nephew and younger generation!

Ed Woodward smiled bitterly after hearing Shaq's words. He was more sure now that if Manchester United wants to keep Shaq, they must keep Simon Grayson, otherwise everything will be nonsense and empty!

When the lawyer arrived, Shaq and Simon Grayson found their respective agents, and the master and apprentice signed their names on the new contracts provided by Manchester United.

The world's highest-paid coach and the world's highest-paid player were born at this moment in a lounge at Old Trafford Stadium.

After the celebration ceremony, Manchester United players didn't know that in those few hours, their team had two world number ones. They all went home in high spirits to prepare. They would take their families to attend Manchester United's celebration party at night. Anyway, the players in extreme excitement were not tired at all. The relaxation of their whole body and mind after the end of the long season gave them more energy.

At the evening celebration, Ed Woodward first announced the news that the club had signed a five-year contract with Simon Grayson, and his annual salary also increased to 10 million pounds, becoming the world's highest-paid head coach.

Manchester United players immediately gave warm applause. This is too normal. A head coach who led the team to win the "four championships" is too unreasonable not to give a new contract.

Afterwards, Ed Woodward announced that Shaq and Manchester United signed the world's highest-paying contract with an annual salary of 18 million pounds.

This time, Manchester United players were stunned at first, and then they were crazy and sent out loud and screams, applause, and whistles...

No one knows better than Manchester United players how this "four champion" came about. Simon Grayson is the team's leader, but Shaq is the booster for the team to keep moving forward!

Without Shaq... there is definitely no "Four Crown King"!
Chapter completed!