Chapter 41 High Salary + Lifetime Contract
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In Arsenal's conference room, Arsenal's chairman Usmanov, vice-chairman David Dein and a number of senior management gathered.
Lucky sat across the long table, and there was a brand new contract in front of Lucky.
A ten-year contract with today's salary.
You know, although Lucky's salary is not the highest salary in football, it is definitely the first echelon.
If this salary is maintained for ten years, Arsenal is taking a big gamble.
In other words, this is Usmanov's big gamble.
Although Lucky has played well and his performance is stable and strong, who can guarantee that the same will be true for him in the future?
Especially after the age of 30, as the body gradually ages, can Lucai still maintain his current high level of competitive ability?
In this case, Usmanov still put this somewhat controversial contract in front of Lucky against all opinions.
Vice Chairman David Dein on the side covered his head. He felt that his skull hurt.
Faced with Usmanov's pure fan behavior, he really couldn't agree with it.
But in the high-level meeting room, Usmanov roared that "if you disagree, you are a traitor", everyone compromised.
With Lucky's statement, whoever wants to stop this matter will really become a traitor to Arsenal.
"Okay! So everyone is here, we will witness a brand new historical moment."
Usmanov pointed at Lucky and said solemnly: "Kai will sign this ten-year contract with us. This plan will cover his entire career. This contract is also equivalent to Kai's playing at Arsenal." Until I retire! No one can change this contract. As long as I am still at Arsenal, I will still serve as the executive chairman of Arsenal!"
"I am honored to announce that Arsenal will welcome the most loyal and powerful captain in its history! The name 'Lucky' will be written into the history of Arsenal and become a highlight.
After saying that, Usmanov turned to look at Lucky and said, "Kay! Sign him!"
Lucky glanced at Usmanov, then looked at David Dein and said, "Are you serious?"
"No one would joke about something like this!"
Usmanov said seriously.
Lucky sighed and said, "I think you should think about it calmly!"
"Why should we think about it calmly?" Before anyone else could speak, Usmanov said: "Listen, this is not a sale! This is not a business, this is a trust between us. I have always believed that Football is not just a business, it has enough warmth that makes us so passionate about this sport!”
"You may call it impulsive, or you may call me a fan, but this is my reply! I came all night from Moscow just to give you this gift!"
Usmanov said: "You will be Arsenal's captain for the next ten years, and we will protect your career! Just like you took the initiative to cut your salary to help us during our most difficult period!"
Lucky still didn't write.
At this time, team manager Martin Hughes looked around and said loudly: "I think this is a good thing. Compared to letting the fans always be worried about Kai's contract issue, a 'lifetime contract' can give us greater benefits." A sense of security!”
"Moreover, Kai deserves this contract. Sometimes we should not analyze problems from a commercial perspective. I know that the commercialization of football has become mainstream, but at the same time, it is also consuming the warmth of the past!"
Having said this, Martin Hughes raised his hands and said; "This time, I support Mr. Chairman's judgment!"
Hearing this, Usmanov showed a bright smile.
Seeing someone taking a stand, other people also raised their hands.
In the end, David Dein sighed and said; "A lifetime contract, apart from Messi, few people seem to have this 'honor'."
After a pause, he said; "Sign it and become our captain forever!"
David Dein said it, which also means that all senior officials have approved it.
Lucky didn't hesitate, just picked up the pen and wrote down his name.
Finally, Lucky and Usmanov took photos with the contract.
And this photo has become one of Arsenal's most classic photos.
This also opened up the most crazy and terrifying future for Arsenal.
Years later, Usmanov also talked about this incident in his memoirs, saying that it was the most crazy and exciting thing he had ever done.
Lucky returned to the training ground.
The Arsenal players who were training stopped one after another and turned their heads to look over.
They knew what Lucky was doing.
"how's it going?"
Wilshere asked.
Lucai shrugged: "I will be your captain for the next ten years!"
Hearing this, Wilshere laughed and patted Lucky on the shoulder.
Others also stepped forward to congratulate him.
A ten-year super-high-paying contract!
This is something many players dream of.
And it's still in a wealthy team like Arsenal.
If there were no accidents, Lucky would almost have played at Arsenal until his retirement.
This matter was quickly known by the media.
The media was in an uproar about this.
In just five days, the emergence of two consecutive lifetime contracts was enough to surprise them.
Five days ago, Barcelona signed a lifetime contract with captain Iniesta.
Although it is a lifetime contract, the term is not long, but it is enough to ensure that Iniesta can play in Barcelona until retirement.
However, compared with the contract with Barcelona, the ten-year contract signed by Arsenal and Lucky is amazing.
After all, according to some of the contract contents revealed by Arsenal, Lucky retains a high-paying ten-year contract, and he can choose to leave at any time without paying any liquidated damages.
However, there is a clause that Lucky cannot play for any team in the other five major leagues. If this happens, he will need to pay Arsenal a high liquidated damages.
This clause was added by David Dein, and it is also his best bottom line.
Lucky and Usmanov both agreed to this clause.
Lucky's ten-year contract shocked the entire football world.
This also made many clubs that were spying on Lucky almost give up the idea.
On the one hand, the high liquidated damages are really unaffordable, and on the other hand, after this incident, Lucky and Arsenal are almost tied together, and there is almost no possibility of poaching.
All major newspapers are reporting this news.
Even the retired Wenger sent a congratulatory message.
‘Wenger: Football needs heartwarming actions, football is not just business! Congratulations, our eternal captain! ’
Wenger’s speech made Arsenal fans happy as if they were covered with honey.
Now Arsenal fans are completely relaxed.
Lucky and Arsenal are almost together, and they no longer have to worry about the transfer period.
Almost no one can afford Lucky’s high penalty.
As for Lucky’s voluntary departure, Arsenal fans swear that whoever dares to force Lucky away, they will dare to let the other party down, no matter who it is!
Of course, the future is unpredictable, but it is certain that the most influential captain in Arsenal’s history has been born.
Lucky will definitely become the most influential captain in Arsenal’s history.
And in every season to come, Lucky’s performance will add a strong color to this achievement.
Facing this atmosphere, Arsenal ushered in the eighth round of the Premier League.
Arsenal challenged Watford away.
In this game, Lukay's performance was shocking.
In the 90-minute game, Lukay contributed 3 assists and 2 goals.
In the end, Arsenal defeated Watford 8-2 away.
Lukaku and Giroud scored twice, Wilshere and Robertson each scored a goal.
Arsenal blossomed in many places and beat Watford this time.
In high morale, Arsenal became more brave and combative.
At this time, Arsenal gave people a feeling that they were already unmatched.
Their performance and dominance in the game are rising sharply, especially with the addition of Lukay's crazy state, everyone has become high-spirited.
The only small problem is that Kante was injured in this game. The team doctor diagnosed it as a muscle strain and needs to rest for a while.
In the future, Ramsey will replace Kante in the game.
However, Arsenal still has to be careful of the wave of injuries.