Chapter 141 Mendieta's Fate

The next day, news about Mendieta appeared in the local media in Valencia.

The news claims that Mendieta is now the hottest player in Europe.

Although he did not appear in the Champions League this season, he is still one of the best midfielders in Europe. His performance in Valencia is obvious to all. Mendieta is the main contributor to Valencia's ability to win the league title and the Copa del Rey this season.

News also indicated that Mendieta was in the best period of his career.

Such a player is naturally indispensable to various transfer rumors.

Lazio, which was struggling to pursue Mendieta last season, has withdrawn from the competition due to economic problems, but more giants have joined in. Milan said they are very interested in Mendieta, and Manchester United also expressed their willingness to introduce Mendieta. Of course, some time ago, the media saw Mendieta's agent Alberto Toldera appearing in Madrid, which may mean that he has contact with two teams in Madrid.

Another day later, "Super Sport" broke the news that Real Madrid is very interested in Mendieta, and they plan to introduce the Valencia captain this summer.

"...we reporters are convinced that it was Mendieta's performance in the final of the Copa del Rey that won over the president of Real Madrid, Mr Perez Florentino. The number one hero who can win the cup. Mendieta, who lost the Champions League stage, did not sink, on the contrary, he performed even better. At the age of 29, he is in the golden age of his career. This transfer may become his This is where your career takes off.”

Then there was news from Madrid. The "Aspen" newspaper disclosed that Mendieta's agent, Alberto Toldella, had a meeting with Real Madrid club officials. To enhance persuasiveness, they also included a photo.

For a while, the future of Valencia's captain Mendieta was in turmoil. Whether he should stay or leave has touched the hearts of countless people.

As the captain of the league championship team, transfer to Real Madrid, this kind of thing has all the gimmicks that can be operated.

The first is the identity of the captain of the championship team, and the second is Mendieta's own reputation. You must know that he has been one of the hottest players in the European transfer market in the past few years. Then came Real Madrid. With Real Madrid's status in Spanish and even European football, any player who has a relationship with them will become a star overnight, let alone a player like Mendieta.

In the eyes of the media, if Mendieta can transfer to Real Madrid, it will definitely be a strong alliance.

Mendieta could get more Champions League chances at Real Madrid

This has always been what he wanted.

And Real Madrid is even more sophisticated. On the one hand, acquiring Mendieta has strengthened their own strength, and on the other hand, their poaching Mendieta has weakened the strength of their rival Valencia. Because of the importance of Mendieta in the Valencia formation. Everyone can see it.

This kills two birds with one stone.

And those media who were already unhappy with Chang Sheng and Valencia were even more keen to hype such news. They don't care whether these transfer rumors are true or not, they just do this to add trouble to Chang Sheng and Valencia.

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As the season draws to a close, there are more and more news about player transfers appearing in the newspapers.

This was originally a very normal thing, but during this period of time, a lot of news about Mendieta suddenly came out, so Chang Sheng had to frown and think about what was going on.

He decided to talk to Mendieta first.

Anyway, at the beginning of the season, he had a "one-year agreement" with Mendieta, and he hoped to impress Mendieta with the team's changes and achievements this year. But if Mendieta still insists on leaving at that time, then he will not have any reluctance, but will choose Mendieta's exit very quickly.

But Chang Sheng believes that what he has achieved in leading the team this season should be enough to impress Mendieta.

But when Mendieta confronted him, Chang Sheng realized that the situation was not as good as he had imagined.

Because when Chang Sheng asked him about the transfer rumors outside, Mendieta admitted that Real Madrid was interested in him.

That is to say, those outside are not rumors, but facts.

Real Madrid poached Mendieta?

This fact surprised Chang Sheng a little.

It seems that my arrival has changed a lot of things...

I just don't know if Real Madrid will still be interested in Ronaldo.

Meanwhile Mendieta's confession. Let Chang Sheng realize another possibility.

So he asked: "Do you still remember our 'one-year agreement'?"

Mendieta froze for a moment, then nodded.

"I think it's almost time. Would you like to stay, Gazika?"

Mendieta recalled what his agent Tordera told him: "If you are often asked if you want to stay, you must never say yes! You should not express your own thoughts, because if you express your thoughts , Chang is such a smart person? I’m afraid it will be very difficult for us to improve your treatment later... You still have a three-year contract with the club, if Chang really doesn’t give you a penny, you can’t help it. ?So you have to put up your airs. You have to know that there are many teams interested in you now. , and then I will come forward, this matter will be easy to talk about..."

So Mendieta frowned in embarrassment, and said in a very slow tone: "This... I, uh, I haven't thought about it yet..."

The hesitation in his tone was obvious.

Chang Sheng frowned.

How could he fail to understand the meaning of Mendieta's words?

Not saying whether to stay or not, but actually planning to leave. But I don't want to say it directly, after all, this matter is a bit embarrassing - I have played in Valencia for many years, and it is difficult for me to say that I decided to leave.

It seems that my one-year work has not been able to impress Mendieta...

Chang Sheng has already begun to think about who he will make the main force on the right side without Mendieta.

Then he waved his hand: "I see, so let's stop here this time."

Mendieta didn't expect Chang Sheng to say nothing. He was a little surprised, but seeing Chang Sheng lost in thought, he had no choice but to back out.

After leaving the door, he frowned. What does the head coach's attitude mean?

He couldn't figure it out.

But suddenly he had a bad feeling, so he called his agent Toldera's mobile phone and told Toldera about the matter.

On the other end of the phone, Toldella patted his chest and assured: "No problem, no problem. You don't have to think about anything, Gaizka, just leave this matter to me!"

Mendieta is still worried: "But I always feel bad..."

"Hey, Gezka. You can't do that mentality. If you don't want to stay, you can go to Real Madrid. So whether you stay or leave, it doesn't hurt you, only if you have this mentality. Only then can you face Valencia with a normal heart. Only in this way can I help you get the most benefit from the club..."

Mendieta was educated by Toldera, but he was always worried deep in his heart, but he didn't tell his agent.

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When Mendieta called his agent, Chang Sheng also thought it through.

It is not a big deal to let Mendieta go. There is no need for me to compromise in order to maintain the integrity of tactics. Since the player is determined to leave, let him go.

The dignified head coach of Valencia cannot be threatened by a player.

If Mendieta is gone, who will replace him?

In Chang Sheng's view, both Angulo and Reyes are fine.

Angulo has appeared in this position many times this season, whether it is a starter or a substitute, he has performed well.

He has eleven goals and eleven assists in three competitions.

And Reyes' progress is also obvious. Although he is a left-footed player, he has shown talent in cutting shots. Chang Sheng plans to let Reyes focus on practicing cutting shots in the new season.

So if Mendieta really left, he would leave as well.

Chang Sheng will not think that Mendieta's departure will greatly affect the strength of the team.

No one is indispensable in his tactical system. Even Guardiola can find a replacement himself. At worst, he can modify the tactics and use tactics to make up for the role of individual players.

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Toldella called Chang Sheng a day later, meaning that there are so many teams outside who are interested in Mendieta, my team is not worried about where to go, especially Real Madrid, they are very sincerely...

Just as he was talking about Real Madrid, Chang Sheng, who had been listening, suddenly interrupted Toldeira.

"Yes, we fully respect the individual wishes of the players. And I have an agreement with Mendieta. If he still plans to leave after a year, I will definitely not deliberately make things difficult or obstruct. One of my advantages is that Do it. So you don't have to call me, Mr. Toldeira. We will deal with it very professionally. If Real Madrid are really interested in Mendieta, you can ask them to make an offer, we All offers are welcome. Okay? That's it, I have something to do..."

After speaking, Chang Sheng hung up the phone.

He does have something to do. At this time, he is discussing with Rudy Gonzalez about the transformation plan for Reyes next season.

But when his actions fell to Toldeira's side, it was another look.

Toldella froze while holding the phone that had been hung up.

Chang Sheng What does this mean?

Did he think he was bluffing himself? Or has he already guessed his intention of calling, so he is retreating, because he doesn't want to give Gaizka a raise?

Did he think it was a lie that Real Madrid were interested in Mendieta?

Hey!

Well, then we'll see!

Let's wait and see, when Real Madrid makes an offer, don't call and beg me!

At that time, it will not be up to your head coach to decide whether Gaizka will stay or not!