Chapter 55 Atletico Madrid falls, Laco eats
"Tell me, Juan, will you stay after this season?"
When Yang Hao asked this question, Belleron was stunned for a moment, especially when he felt the sharp gaze from the head coach, which made him feel uneasy.
It felt like a child doing something wrong and being caught by the teacher.
But he is not a child after all, but an adult, and an adult with very high moral demands on himself.
He reacted quickly, then hesitated for a while, obviously struggling internally, before finally making up his mind.
"I'm sorry, Boss. I can't lie to you."
"It's okay, just say it." Yang Hao was mentally prepared.
"I have already spoken to Deportivo La Coruna."
Yang Hao roughly guessed it, but still closed his eyes with a disappointed expression, "When did it happen?"
"Before you took over, the team was in a mess and we were all panicking. Many people were looking for teams and contacting new clubs. Many teams also contacted me, and Deportivo La Coruna was one of them."
Belleron looked at the head coach timidly and found that he had no expression on his face. This made the young man from the fishing village in the Canary Islands feel ashamed, because after Yang Hao took over, he was very open with him, entrusted him with important tasks, and even handed over the core power of the team to him . It can be said that he relied on him very much.
But he really couldn't lie, because this matter would be known to others sooner or later.
"Irueta contacted me personally and told me repeatedly that I was not being used much at Atletico Madrid and that he was willing to let me be the main midfielder at Deportivo La Coruna. He was convinced that I could compete with Dejaminha."
On one side is the crumbling Atletico Madrid, and on the other side is the glorious Super Laco. Everyone knows what to choose.
Belleron left Deportivo La Coruña.
Yang Hao knew what was going on. He had actually received some news a long time ago.
"Fortunately it happened before I started coaching." Yang Hao said with a wry smile.
When Belleron saw this, he felt even more ashamed and guilty, "I'm sorry, Boss."
"It's okay, I know, it's normal."
When Yang Hao said this, he let out a sigh of regret. "Would you mind telling me who contacted Deportivo La Coruña?"
Belleron was stunned for a moment in surprise, then shook his head slightly and lowered his head again.
He really felt too embarrassed to see Yang Hao.
The main reason is that the young head coach really values him very much, which makes him feel like dying for his friend.
But on the other hand, he made a promise to Irueta in person.
"I understand." Yang Hao waved his hand, indicating that he would not make things difficult for Belleron.
In fact, in Yang Hao’s previous life, three of his players were taken away by Deportivo La Coruña.
Valerón, Capdevila and Molina.
These three players eventually showed very good strength in Deportivo La Coruña and were all selected for the Spanish national team.
Yang Hao even thinks that there is a saying that: Atletico Madrid falls, Laco eats well.
But now, the appearance of Yang Hao has changed everything.
"Boss, I'm going to be honest with you. If you had shown up earlier, I definitely wouldn't have agreed to Irueta's request, but..."
At the end of his words, Belleron lowered his head in shame.
Yang Hao smiled and waved his hand coolly, "It's okay, I understand."
But to Belleron, this smile and this action were all deliberate displays of strength.
The boss must be very disappointed and sad at this moment, Belleron thought to himself.
"There is no turning back for many things. Since we have made the choice, it is too late to say anything now." Yang Hao still smiled slightly, but this smile seemed a bit bitter to Belleron.
"I've said it before, the team has successfully avoided relegation, and I won't stop anyone who wants to leave. In that case, I agree to let you transfer, but I also want you to promise me two things."
"You said, as long as I can do it, I will do it!"
"First, in the upcoming Copa del Rey final, I must go all out and help the team win the championship."
"I swear, boss, I swear, I will try my best!" Belleron promised.
"Second, in this summer's transfer negotiations, restrain your agent and do not cooperate with Deportivo La Coruna's actions."
After a pause, Yang Hao sighed and explained, "You should know that the team's financial situation is not ideal right now. People are demoralized, and many people want to leave. In fact, you must be more than the only one who wants to go to Deportivo La Coruña, right?"
A hint of surprise flashed across Belleron's eyes, as if to say: You even know this?
This further confirmed Yang Hao's guess.
Although he was a time traveler, Yang Hao knew that Bellerón, Molina and Capdevila would all transfer to Deportivo La Coruña, but he had no idea when the deal was finalized.
It now seems that a consensus has been reached long ago.
Just like Florentino got Figo before the election.
Among these three people, Yang Hao had already confirmed Belleron, but the departure of Molina and Capdevila surprised Yang Hao a little. He originally thought that these two people could continue to stay and strengthen the team's local backbone.
But now it seems that both the goalkeeper and the left back need reinforcements.
Antonio Lopez is still too young to replace Capdevila now.
"Deportivo La Coruna is delaying contact with the club because they are planning to wait until the team is relegated before trying to lower the price, but now they will definitely not be able to do so."
Deportivo La Coruña won the La Liga title this season and qualified for next season's Champions League. With a sharp increase in revenue, financial resources will naturally not be a big problem. Strengthening the team's lineup is a must.
Yang Hao’s principle is very simple: if he wants players, he can, but he must keep the money.
"Promise me, Juan, don't make things difficult for me!" Yang Hao also wanted to get a promise.
After hesitating for a moment finally nodded in agreement.
"I promise you, Boss, I promise!"
"This will be good for you, Juan. You can see if you are as important to Deportivo La Coruña and Irueta as he says."
If it was before Yang Hao took over as coach, Belleron's market value would be around 12 million, but after more than a month of outstanding performance, especially Atletico Madrid's successful relegation, Belleron's performance has been transformed and his market value has increased sharply.
At this time, if you want to sign Belleron, don’t even think about it unless you pay more than 15 million euros.
Yang Hao's psychological price is also between 15 million euros and 20 million euros.
But if the players and agents get involved and cooperate, Atletico Madrid's situation will be very passive.
…
“Things are a little different now.”
The afternoon I met with Belleron, the team began its holiday, but the coaching staff still had to continue working.
In the evening, Little Hill made a special phone call and asked the restaurant at the training base to prepare some side dishes. He also brought a bottle of good wine and made a special trip from the city to Mahadahonda to meet Yang Hao.
The two of them naturally talked about the current situation of the team.
"The situation is worse than I expected." There was a hint of complaint in Yang Hao's words.
Then, he gave a brief account of what happened during his meeting with Belleron, and also expressed his own guesses.
"Velleron, Molina and Capdevila, I guess all three have reached an agreement with Deportivo La Coruna."
Little Hill was so angry that he almost slammed the table and stood up. He wanted to curse , but he felt he couldn't bring himself to say it.
Frankly speaking, even if he was on Atletico Madrid's side, Yang Hao didn't think there was a big problem with the players doing this.
Of course, contacting other teams during the contract period is definitely unethical.
But which team or which transfer doesn’t do this?
To spend so much money and energy on a player, shouldn't the club first make sure whether the player is willing to join?
Otherwise, what if the player refuses the final shot?
It was just like Kaka rejecting Manchester City in Yang Hao’s previous life. It was not only embarrassing, but also a waste of time and energy.
"What should we do now?" Little Hill also had a headache.
He has gotten used to it now and comes to Yang Hao for advice whenever he has problems.
It’s no wonder that even though Yang Hao is not omnipotent and omniscient about all the big and small things in the club, he can always give some guiding principles and make some high-level suggestions to point out a direction for Hill.
"Sell! We have no choice but to sell it!" Yang Hao was determined.
His original plan was to keep Capdevila and Molina, after all, these two local players performed well.
In the past few years, Atletico Madrid has been very loose and lacked backbone.
The most suitable backbone is a group of local core forces.
These guys will be the stabilizers in the locker room.
But now it seems that plans have to change.
"Next, if there is any movement in the transfer market, or if any team contacts us, you must tell me. I need to know every move in the transfer market."
Yang Hao's purpose in doing this was not to compete for power with Paul Futre, but more to understand the progress of the transfer market and compete for the greatest benefits for Ma.
As a time traveler, who knows the players' future better than Yang Hao?
If Yang Hao did not participate and let Paul Futre take charge, God knows what kind of team he would build for Yang Hao?
This is no joke.
Given the current situation, there will definitely be some major changes this summer. If the recruitment is not done well, will they have to continue to fight for relegation next season?
If this is the case, then Yang Hao must reconsider his future.
"I understand. I will discuss this matter with Paul." Little Hill trusted Yang Hao without reservation.
"You'd better also say hello to Mr. Hill and Cerezo. Some of my decisions may seem strange or even incomprehensible to you, but I hope you can understand and trust me because I am considering the entire season and even the future."
Yang Hao first gave Xiao Xier a shot of prevention so that he could have some idea of the situation.
For example, Hugo Leal, this 20-year-old Portuguese genius is still very popular and countless people have high expectations for him, but Yang Hao has decided to sell him.
As for how to sell it, he hasn't figured it out yet, but it certainly won't be difficult.
The key is whether he can get what Yang Hao wants.
Yang Hao has also decided to sell Juninho, who is on loan at Middlesbrough. It depends on what price Middlesbrough is willing to offer.
This summer, Atletico Madrid is destined to undergo a major overhaul, and Yang Hao still hopes that the management can give trust and support.
Little Hill thought for a moment, then nodded solemnly, "Don't worry. My father has already decided to leave the team's reform and restructuring to me. I trust you!"
With Xiao Xi'er's words, Yang Hao felt relieved.
The Atletico Madrid general manager thought of another very important thing, but this matter still needs to be discussed with his father and Cerezo.
The timing is not very good now, we have to wait a little longer.
