Chapter 264 Take the Initiative to Wink

Chang Sheng first planned to introduce players in the midfield position. m

But for the time being, he hasn't decided who to introduce.

There are many midfielders, and he needs to consider various factors.

As a result, at this moment, someone actually came to the door on his own initiative!

Chang Sheng received a call from Barak's agent Becker.

When Chang Sheng considered midfielders, he never thought about Ballack.

Because he knew his team couldn't afford the high salary Ballack wanted.

At Chelsea, Ballack's annual salary is eight million euros.

This salary, in any case, Lazio can't afford it.

So for those high-paid players, Chang Sheng never thought about it.

Unexpectedly, Ballack's agent took the initiative to contact him.

Becker took the initiative to call Chang Sheng, naturally not to say hello to Chang Sheng.

He told Chang Sheng an amazing news.

"Mr. Chang, my player, Michel Ballack, hopes to join Lazio..."

Chang Sheng was stunned for a moment, and then asked: "I'm sorry, I don't seem to hear clearly..."

"That's right, Mr. Chang, this is a very personal phone call, I hope you don't tell the media what we talked about. Because it concerns my player, Ballack...he wants to play for Lazio in the next two years ..."

Chang Sheng's mind finally turned around.

Ballack's agent took the initiative to contact Lazio, hoping to let his players join Lazio!

This thing is a bit mysterious...

The contract between Ballack and Chelsea has expired, and now that Europe is in full swing, many teams are very interested in Ballack.

In Germany, it is said that Werder Bremen and Schalke 04 are interested in him. In addition, Real Madrid is also very interested in Ballack.

such a player,

How could he take the initiative to come to Lazio?

Chang Sheng was surprised.

He didn't know what medicine was sold in Becker's gourd, but he planned to remind the other party.

He wasn't happy with the news. Instead, he frowned.

He was not sure if there was some conspiracy in it.

"But it's impossible, I want to remind you, Mr. Becker. My team has a salary cap system, and we can't afford the salary you want. We all know that. Now the highest annual salary standard of Lazio is four million euros. And Your player. Ballack, at Chelsea, you get eight million euros a year."

"Yes. I'm very clear, thank you for the confession, Mr. Chang. But I and my players believe that sometimes. Money has to give way to football."

Becker said on the phone.

Chang Sheng didn't understand: "What do you mean?"

"Michel is thirty-four years old this year. In his career, he has won the league championship and domestic cup championships, but the only thing he lacks is a European Champions Cup... This is Michel's wish. He I hope he can realize his wish by joining Lazio..."

Chang Sheng's mind froze again.

He really didn't expect Ballack to take the initiative to ask to join Lazio. It turned out to be because of this reason!

Since when has Lazio become the gold medal of the championship?

Come to Lazio to win the Champions League?

Isn't Ballack and his agent too flattering themselves?

"This... I'm sorry, Mr. Becker. The season has just ended, and I don't know if I and my team can win the Champions League next season... I think this reason is too far-fetched..."

"Even if the new season doesn't work, what about the next season?" Becker said on the phone. "Michel and I both have faith in you and your team. Plus. Of course that's not the only reason. Michel missed this year's World Cup in South Africa due to injury. He has now set his sights on In the 2012 European Cup, there are still two years left. He hopes to train and play in a high-level team and maintain his form. Because he also wants to represent the German national team in the European Cup. No team is better than Lazio Yes, Lazio's training level is the best in Europe. Every Lazio player, no matter whether they are left or active, say the same. Michel asked these people, so he hopes to join Lazio."

These two reasons add up to make a lot of sense.

There are many players who choose to leave when their original club refuses to renew their contracts during their careers. This kind of departure is not for money, but for training and competition in a team that can play at a high level. On hold. Because they are still eager to participate in the World Series a year later, or two years later. Even if it's not the main force, it's fine.

For example, Kaka almost couldn't play in Real Madrid later, why didn't he leave? Every summer he was rumored to leave Real Madrid, but in the end he stayed.

Why?

Just because he still wants to participate in the 2014 World Cup held in his hometown. Only in a giant team like Real Madrid can they get continuous attention, and it is possible for the Brazilian coach not to forget himself.

and……

Chang Sheng recalled the news about Ballack in the past two months, and many media did mention this.

When the contract between Ballack and Chelsea was about to expire, Ballack and his agent both voluntarily requested to renew the contract with the club, and then he would play in Chelsea for another two years, even if he significantly reduced his salary in the second year. .

They just want to be able to maintain a good level of competition before the European Cup.

Ballack is very clear that he is thirty-four years old, and no one knows how long he can play well.

Two years later, he would be thirty-six.

At that time, if there is no particularly good competitive state, why should the national team coach Loew recruit himself into the team?

Just because he is the old captain?

forget it.

Looking at German football in the past few years, new stars have emerged in large numbers. Ballack is really worried that he will not be able to do well. If he doesn't have to wait until the European Cup, the national team will have no place for him.

As a result, the Chelsea club still did not agree to his conditions.

Chelsea are concerned whether the veteran will remain in good enough form to last two years.

Moreover, Ballack's injury before the World Cup put him in a passive situation.

Chelsea have more reasons for the club to let him go.

Chelsea eventually rejected Ballack's request for a contract extension on the grounds that they would implement "new financial policies".

So before July 31, Ballack's contract with Chelsea expired and he became a free agent.

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Chang Sheng is concerned about whether to let Ballack come to Lazio. Still a little hesitant.

Mainly Barack's annual salary.

Generally speaking, free transfer players have higher annual salaries, because they did not let the club pay the transfer fee, so the club will naturally "reward" the players. Add the part of the transfer fee they should have paid to his salary. As a result, his salary will be higher than before the transfer.

What is the concept of being higher than before the transfer?

Ballack is now on an annual salary of eight million euros, which is higher than that... even if it is only one million euros higher. That is also nine million euros.

This figure is too exaggerated.

Lazio's current maximum annual salary is 4 million, and it is impossible for him to give Ballack 4 million euros, because Ballack has just joined the team and has not done anything. Just give him the highest annual salary, what do the other heroes think?

Therefore, Chang Sheng believed that the wage requirements of the two sides would be too different, and did not make up his mind to introduce Ballack.

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Becker hung up the phone.

Behind him, Barack asked, "How is it, Misha."

Becker turned around and shook his head at Barack: "He seemed very cautious, and he was unwilling to make any promises easily. He just repeatedly emphasized that the annual salary expectations of the two parties will be far apart...Although I think what he said is also reasonable..." Baker Er shrugged.

"It is absolutely impossible for Lazio to be satisfied with an annual salary of six million euros. Their current maximum salary is four million euros."

Barack heard this. Lost in thought.

After leaving Chelsea, Ballack and his agent Becker began to get busy for the next home.

They want to go to a high-level team, and the salary can't drop too much.

So they set a bottom line of six million euros.

A full two million euros less than at Chelsea.

For Ballack, this is considered a salary cut.

But the thing is... that's a far cry from Lazio's limits. A full two million euros!

And they are also very aware of Chang Sheng's behavior style. It is almost impossible to persuade Chang Sheng to add two million euros to Ballack.

Both Chang Sheng and his boss, Lotito, are stingy.

They value a penny and a euro.

"Why don't we consider other teams? How about Real Madrid?" Becker asked.

Ballack smiled: "Do you believe the media's random hype, Misha? Real Madrid has never existed since the first meeting."

Becker was also silent.

Yes, Real Madrid is nothing more than media hype, in fact Real Madrid's interest in Ballack is very low.

"Then..." After thinking about it, Becker said, "Shall we go back to Leverkusen? I think if you are willing to go back, they will also be willing to give you an annual salary of six million..."

This time Barak didn't speak, he was lost in thought.

It can be seen that the proposal of returning to Leverkusen is very attractive to him.

He is the iconic figure of Leverkusen, he is the captain of Leverkusen, returning to Leverkusen is tantamount to returning to the roots. He can be respected and warm there.

If you want to rush to retire, Leverkusen is really an excellent choice.

but……

But has he really reached the age to consider retirement?

Thirty-four years old, in the eyes of many people, his career is already on the decline. Especially after being kicked out by Chelsea, this sign is even more obvious.

He should find a happy child who is willing to pay for retirement. For example, go to the Middle East League, or go to the American Major League.

But he himself knows that he thinks that his competitive state is good, so he can continue to play good football on the top stage in Europe for a few years.

He has this confidence.

If you go to Leverkusen... Although Ballack is a player from Leverkusen, it seems that he doesn't think that Leverkusen can win the Champions League.

Even if it is the Bundesliga title, it will not be easy for Leverkusen to win, let alone the Champions League title.

Now the most champion-like team in Europe is only Lazio...

Go to Leverkusen, get a high salary, enjoy respectful treatment, and retire.

Going to Lazio, sacrificing economic income, but having the opportunity to win the European Champions Cup, is the resentment of his life.

Which one to choose?

He fell silent.

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