Chapter 34: Gerard’s recommendation, the decision is yours!
"Your current contract is your biggest advantage. Listen to me, Chen, don't sign any new agreement with Tottenham, otherwise you will be like Harry Kane, imprisoned by that vampire Levy forever in this club that can never become a giant no matter how hard it tries, and you will never win a championship!
Isn't it just a transfer fee of 35 million pounds? I will help you get it done. With your influence in the Red Country, it won't be difficult to help the next club earn back the money.
Believe me, as long as we work together for five years, you will definitely be better than Haaland now! You will also have a bigger business territory! "
Although Raiola spoke in an aggressive manner, Chen Xiaoliang had to admit that he was moved.
Because he knows that the fat man in front of him is not just talking nonsense. Apart from anything else, under his operation and hype, Haaland and Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain have already shown a trend of replacing the two true gods Melo and Ronaldo to become the new generation of football duo.
The problem is that Mbappe won the World Cup as a starter at the age of 18, which Messi and Ronaldo had fought hard to achieve throughout their careers, but what has Haaland won? Can he be on equal terms with an insignificant European Golden Boy Award?
Raiola's operational ability is indeed terrifying when you think about it carefully.
However, while it was extremely tempting, Chen Xiaoliang always felt a little uncomfortable.
In the eyes of the other party, I seem to be just a cash cow and a treasure pot, and the cooperation between the two parties has only one purpose, which is money.
In Chen Xiaoliang's understanding of football, there are still legendary players like Giggs, Totti, Zanetti and Puyol who put honor and loyalty above interests.
What's more, there is another Gerrard living upstairs, who once rejected Manchester United, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid and spent his entire life in one team!
"Thank you for your special visit, Mr. Raiola. It's my honor to meet you. But I need time to think about it. After all, your appearance was completely unplanned."
Chen Xiaoliang tactfully expressed his desire to end the conversation.
What you can't get will always make you restless. The battle-hardened Raiola didn't expect that the 16-year-old boy from the Red Country was not attracted by his series of grand blueprints, but calmly ordered him to leave!
He pulled a business card from his pocket and placed it on the coffee table.
"Come to me anytime, you will definitely be better than Haaland!"
"Thanks!"
Raiola wanted to say a few more words, but David outside the door walked in with a tall and strong middle-aged white man.
This time it was Raiola's turn to leave tactfully.
Hearing someone coming, Gerard came down from upstairs again.
"Hey! Long time no see, my brother!"
The middle-aged white man immediately greeted him with a smile and the two hugged each other.
This person was the agent recommended by Gerrard to Chen Xiaoliang, his former teammate and good friend, the Norwegian Riise.
Unlike the three major European agents, Mendes, Barnett and Raiola, Riise switched to being an agent after retiring in 2017, but has not made much progress. He is extremely eager to sign a rising star so that he can set a benchmark in the industry.
So when faced with the opportunity offered by his friend, he made adequate preparations.
However, seeing that Raiola had already taken the lead, he still felt a little disappointed.
The first question he asked when he sat down was: "He...was also introduced here?"
Gerard looked at Chen Xiaoliang, who shook his head and said, "I don't know either. It seems like he came here on his own."
"How was your conversation just now?" Reese asked quickly.
Gerard laughed: "I have lived with this kid for more than two months. If we had reached an agreement just now, he would not have the expression he has now."
"Chen, as usual, you guys talk alone. I won't put any pressure on you. Everything will be done according to your ideas." Gerrard left the table again, but this time he saw Reese's grateful look.
"Chen, although I won many trophies as a player, as an agent now, I am nothing compared to Raiola. I am very grateful that you can give me this opportunity.
But please believe me, even though my team and I don’t have any outstanding results at the moment, as a professional player who has been fighting for many years, my professionalism and determination to serve the players well are not inferior to anyone else!
You are a young player, and future career planning is very important. I think what you should focus on now is not how much money you can make. Of course, I will definitely stand on your side and fight for reasonable interests for you, but I think making a more scientific and reasonable plan for you is the most important thing for you.
If we are able to cooperate, in addition to the business contract, I will provide you with a personal sports science consultant to ensure your health to the greatest extent possible.
At the same time, each endorsement will be selected based on your opinions.
The last part is the commission, which, in addition to the fixed expenses, is charged according to the current industry standard rate of 15%.
In short, my goal is to save you from all unnecessary troubles, and to focus all your attention on competition and training while ensuring your health! "
Compared with Raiola's grand plan, Riise's attitude impressed Chen Xiaoliang.
Although he has gained some fame, Chen Xiaoliang knows clearly that he is still far from being a "star". He is just an engineering midfielder who relies on his systematic and desperate attitude to become a main player.
Raiola is too great for him. If he cooperates with him, he may end up being led by the nose by interests in the future, with no room for bargaining.
Furthermore, it is unrealistic to consider joining Real Madrid, Bayern or Manchester United now. The most important thing for him at the moment is to continue training, playing games, and improving his attribute values as soon as possible.
As for the Red Country market, it is indeed a big pie, but if you become Dong Fangzhuo, who would be willing to sign you?
Even if he joins a wealthy club due to market factors, he will eventually become a "sales-oriented midfielder" like a certain Red Country player who once joined Wolfsburg.
This is definitely not what Chen Xiaoliang wants !
The second is the 15% commission, which sounds like a lot, but his income is just that little now, and this 15% is not enough for Reese and his team to carry out their work.
Finally, Gerrard's character and personality made the candidates he recommended naturally gain his trust.
"Mr. Reese, let's wish you a pleasant cooperation!" Chen Xiaoliang stood up and extended his hand to Reese.
Reese was surprised!
Is that it?
I am a loser agent, but I actually snatched the prey from Raiola?
Sometimes fate is so ingenious. If Raiola had not come to the door today, Chen Xiaoliang, who had only a vague understanding of the work of an agent, might not have made a decision so quickly after listening to Riise's introduction alone.
The two signed the agent contract in the presence of Gerrard.
Gerrard even opened a bottle of champagne to celebrate.
Riise put away the contract and immediately went to work: "Chen, how are you going to respond to Tottenham's contract? Sign it or not? If you sign it, your income will be much higher, 4,000 pounds a week, but the period will be extended for one year, and the club also has the right to actively extend it for another year."
Gerrard couldn't help but say: "Levi is really a jerk."
Chen Xiaoliang had already thought of a countermeasure, thanks to what Raiola had said before.
"I don't want to sign another contract right after I've just signed one, but you can help me convey to the club that I will play all the games for Rangers seriously this season as required in the loan agreement, and the rest will be discussed at the end of the season!"
Reese: "Okay, I'll do as you say."
Gerrard: "After the winter transfer window, there is still the Europa League waiting for you!"
Chen Xiaoliang: “Yeah!”
