It's cheating, but Hazard

Chapter 237: Choices after leaving Barcelona
After the celebration, there was nothing else to do, so Charles prepared to go home to pack his things and head to a mountainous area in the Alps to prepare for the World Cup.

In fact, in addition to Charles and Henry, the French team already has 23 players preparing for the game.

Not long ago, on May 5, the next World Cup coach was selected.

That’s right, it’s the highly popular Blanco.

As a contributor to France's victory in the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Cup, although he is only 44 years old, which is still very young for a coach, his coaching results are outstanding.

During the years he was the coach of Bordeaux, he led the team to win the French Ligue 1 championship, the French League Cup and the French Super Cup.

And in this year's Champions League, they beat Bayern, entered the knockout stage as the first in the group, and reached the quarterfinals.

Originally his appointment ceremony was scheduled to be held on May 5, but because Charles was still preparing for the Champions League, his appointment ceremony was eventually postponed to May 20.

"Blanco said he wanted to visit you, but because you were busy with the Champions League before, and after all, he is not the head coach of France yet, so I helped you refuse."

Jacques said as he packed his luggage.

Ciel nodded. "How long has his contract been for? I'll pay him a visit later."

Ange is also busy. "Two years, just for the European Cup. In fact, if Bordeaux can't play in the European arena next season, Blanc will not be able to coach the French team."

"The new coach could be Didier Deschamps."

Charles wrote all this down.

Not long after, the doorbell rang.

When Charles opened the door, he saw that it was actually Roselle and his secretary.

"Mr. Sandro, please come in."

Roselle walked in with his secretary, smiling, "Are you going to prepare for the World Cup? The French team is full of talented players, and with you, there is still great hope."

Jacques and Ange also stopped what they were doing. After greeting them, Ange went into the kitchen and made a pot of black tea.

"Mr. Russell, why are you here this time?"

Jacques slowly poured tea for everyone and began to test the new chairman's intentions.

Rosell's campaign slogan is "Unite and shout for Barcelona", but judging from the various rumors that have been circulating recently, Jacques does not think he is a president who can unite Barcelona.

"Nothing, it's just that Barcelona has won the treble again, which was something I couldn't imagine before. When I was watching the game yesterday, I was so excited that I couldn't sleep all night."

"Charles is really the best signing Barcelona has made."

“It’s all a team effort,” Schar said.

Ange sat on the other side and didn't say anything.

She doesn't understand football, but after years of business, she understands one thing: professional matters should be left to professionals.

Russell's coming today is definitely not just for congratulations.

Win the hearts of the players?

This kind of thing is usually done by coaches, and the election hasn't even started yet, but he came here with his secretary. There must be something wrong.

"I came this time because Barcelona has entered a critical period. We all know that there are always key nodes in history. Only by doing it right can Barcelona become more glorious."

"So this time I came to discuss with Ciel how things should develop in the future."

Russell said very sincerely.

Without even looking at Roselle's face, Charles could already smell the scent of a fox.

He knew there must be a problem.

"Unite and cheer for Barcelona"?
He is not a member of Barcelona's youth training system, so he is not a Barcelona player.

"I'm just a player and I don't know much about these things, but if you're willing, I'm all ears."

Ciel said with equal sincerity.

Russell picked up the black tea on the coffee table and took a sip.

"Barcelona is in a serious financial crisis now. I hope you can cut your salary. 1200 million euros after tax is too high. 850 million euros will allow Barcelona to better weather the crisis..."

Ange took a deep breath. Her good upbringing would not allow her to throw the teapot directly into Roselle's face.

"Xia Li helped the team win the treble, but you want him to take a pay cut? Isn't that too outrageous? Moreover, it's reduced to 850 million euros all at once. You have to know that when he first came to Barcelona, ​​his salary was 750 million euros. After the contract renewal and the championship, you want to reduce it by 350 million euros all at once!"

Jacques picked up the teapot again and refilled Roselle's tea.

"We want to know the reason."

Rosell took the report from the secretary and said, "Your salary, Ibrahimovic's and Yosi's salary are too high. Barcelona has to pay more than 30 million euros every year just to pay your salary, not to mention other loyalty bonuses and taxes paid by Barcelona."

"And now with the tax reform, we're going to spend more because we're paying more in taxes."

"For every 100 euros we pay, we have to pay 24 euros in taxes. Of course, this is for players before 2010. After that, the tax will be higher. It can even be said that half of the money will be paid in taxes."

"As long as you are willing to take a pay cut, we can raise your salary back after the crisis is over."

Jacques shook his head.

"But 850 million euros is too little. You said before that Charles is the best signing, and Barcelona earns a lot of money every year just from selling my son's jerseys."

"Besides, isn't it natural to pay taxes?"

"You pay high taxes, why do you blame it on the high salaries of players?"

"The best players deserve the best wages. Some people say that Charr's performance and playing style are like Garrincha, but you can't be like the president before Garrincha and cheat players who never check their contracts with the lowest wages!"

"Let's take a step back and say, will other Barcelona players take a pay cut?"

The secretary scratched his head and said, "We are already discussing the salary cuts for other players. Since Charles is the most important, we came to you first."

Charles finally understood.

But as long as he stays at Barcelona, ​​there is no way he will agree to a pay cut.

His playing time is highly linked to his salary. If his salary is cut, does that mean he will only play 30 minutes in each game?
"I don't agree with the salary cut, but I also understand your dilemma and the difficulties faced by the club."

"Barcelona is now full of talents, and I am very optimistic about the future of Barcelona under your leadership."

"The chefs and assistants who serve me individually can be fired, and I will also accept a reduction in bonuses. If this is still very difficult, I can also accept a salary deferral."

Roselle thought for a while, "There are as many as seven chefs serving you, and there are also many assistants, physiotherapists, and masseurs. It is impossible to fire them. We will be interviewed by the union."

"The team's financial situation cannot be improved overnight. Delaying payment will not change any problems. It is just exchanging time for money."

"Salaries must be cut, 850 million euros is the most appropriate figure."

Jacques felt that Roselle was trying to play with their feelings.

They had already made the biggest concession, but Rosell didn't even give them room for bargaining.

"Xia Li is only 20 years old. He still has at least another decade of peak years. To some extent, since he arrived at Barcelona, ​​he has been injured due to various mismanagement of Barcelona and has not even recovered the strength before joining Barcelona."

"We cannot agree to your request."

Ange was not happy either.

Because even the bread sold at a discount in the supermarket late at night is only 7% or 7.5% off, the salary proposed by Roselle is likening Charles to the unsold, stale bread in the supermarket.

But she knew that all the wealthy clubs in Europe were making offers for him.

Her son was now the jewel in the crown, not a dry loaf of bread about to expire.

"But I know that Manchester City, Real Madrid and Bayern are all offering high prices for Xiali. Your proposal is completely insulting my child."

"He scored two goals for Barcelona in the final, not into Barcelona's goal."

"Isn't his performance worth 1200 million euros? Real Madrid's financial crisis is more serious than Barcelona's, but I have never heard that Ronaldo wants to cut his salary."

"He hasn't helped Real Madrid reach the Champions League final yet, but his salary is the highest in the world, 1300 million euros, and no one has ever thought he is not worth it."

Rosell was also unhappy when he heard the name of Real Madrid.

"Do you want your son to transfer to Real Madrid? Benzema's salary is 850 million euros. Doesn't Charles often say that Benzema is about the same as him?"

Jacques stood up and pointed to the door.

"I want you to leave my house right now. You are not here to discuss the so-called key points with us, but simply to play tricks on us."

"We have made a lot of concessions, but you have never mentioned a salary of more than 850 million euros. If you had said 900 million euros or 1000 million euros, we would not have been offended."

Ange also made a gesture to expel the guest.

"Your words are so hurtful. Charlie suffered so many injuries for Barcelona in the national derby, but you said you wanted him to transfer to Real Madrid." Charles pulled both of them down and sat them down again.

The two sides have already had a falling out, and he can no longer stay in Barcelona.

"I'm not going to take a pay cut. I'm going to leave this summer."

When something has a crack, get out of it.

I don’t absolutely like it, but I definitely don’t like it.

There will be no good outcome if he continues to stay in Barcelona.

Saying that you disagree with Rosell's proposal and then continue to stay in Barcelona is simply impossible for a professional player.

Any successful player, in addition to absolute talent, also has hard work.

Talent is the foundation, and hard training and competition are the vouchers to realize talent.

If you think a player doesn't work hard, that's only relative to other players.

The chairman can also interfere with the coach's deployment of troops.

If you don't play football for a period of time, especially for young players like Charles, it's easy to become useless.

Russell wasn't particularly surprised to see the talks fall through.

He originally wanted to sell Charles, and then sell all the "fish that slipped through the net" such as Zielinski after Laporta cleaned up.

"Okay, that's what you said. I didn't force you to do it. It was you who wanted to leave and didn't want to make any sacrifices for Barcelona. You can't blame me..."

"You are still a gentleman, standing on the moral high ground? Don't you think it's ridiculous? It's obvious that you want to drive me away."

Ciel said expressionlessly.

Russell sneered and threw the documents in his hand to the secretary.

"Charles' release clause is 1.5 million euros, but there are additional taxes and buyout taxes, so the total is 2.5404 million euros."

"If someone can pay 2.5404 million euros, I will let you go to Real Madrid or Manchester United."

"But considering that you have paid for Barcelona after all, we can relax in this regard. If it is a club other than Real Madrid and Manchester United, they only need to pay 100 million euros or more in transfer fees."

Jacques didn't know what to say.

"So we have to thank you?"

Russell smiled and nodded, drank the tea, and left with his secretary.

As soon as he left the house, the secretary asked worriedly, "What if Florentino really takes out 2.5 million euros and Charles really transfers to Real Madrid?"

"I think almost all Real Madrid fans want Charles to join and take over Raul's No.7."

"But in this case, wouldn't he just become another Figo No.7 of Barcelona, ​​and would we become Gaspart who sold Figo?"

Russell walked to the back seat of the car on his own.

"He would not be Figo and would not agree to join Real Madrid."

The secretary was still puzzled.

"why?"

"Because he is a good person and because he has feelings for Barca."

"Then why are we still... instead of Yoshi?"

"Because I'm not a good person, and neither is Yoshi."

At Charles's house.

Even though Roselle left, Jacques and Ange were still very angry.

"It's really too much. I have never seen such a person."

Ciel shook his head, "Let's pack our bags quickly, we'll be too late to catch the plane later."

"Everything is packed. What's too late?" Jacques pulled the suitcase and turned off the power.

"If Real Madrid really offers you, I don't recommend you to go. Figo has never been the best choice. Judging from the offers we have received, Bayern in the Bundesliga, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City in the Premier League are all good."

"There are also offers from Serie A teams, but I don't recommend you go to Serie A, it's in decline."

"Then there is the Bundesliga, where Bayern Munich dominates the league and Van Gaal's coaching style is very similar to that of Barcelona."

"The Premier League is currently at the highest level, with greater competition and more spectators, but its playing style is very different from La Liga."

"That's all the advice I can give you. No matter which team you want to go to, I support you."

"However, this concerns your future, so you must choose carefully."

After listening to Jacques and Inge's advice, Charles kept it all in mind.

"I know. I'll think about it."

However, as soon as Charles finished speaking, he heard the system prompt.

"TADA~Detected that the host is about to leave Barcelona, ​​the system automatically updates the selection for you."

"Napoleon on the football field is no one's shadow;"

"The Belgian king of the ball is no substitute for anyone."

"When the transfer window opens, the system will make a comprehensive analysis and calculation based on the host's performance and the degree of adaptation and understanding of different experience cards, and formulate a talent card that is unique to the host."

"This card will permanently replace the 'Real Madrid Limited Edition Hazard', and will automatically grow and change over time based on the host's understanding and growth."

"After leaving Barcelona, ​​the host will not be negatively affected by any of the Barcelona and Real Madrid limited edition Hazard experience cards."

"Joining different teams will bring different bonus effects to the host."

"The following is a list of team options:"

“Manchester City:
"If you come, you come at the rising of the blue moon; if you leave, you go at the dawn of the dynasty.

"Manchester City's terrifying blue moon will eventually shine in the world under your leadership.

"The sky over Manchester will still be the same red it once was, but it will be stained with Manchester United's blood.

"Additional Effect - Rule:
"Whenever the moon is full, your strength will increase by 15%."

Chelsea:

"You will be the blue that never fades at Stamford Bridge, you will be the proudest No.7 of the Blues, and you will be a legend that will be passed down forever in southwest London.

"Come back, Charles.

“Except for your vast body in the ocean, who in the world is worthy of wearing a blue robe?

"Bonus Effect - Inertia:
"Moving forward is a habit, just like winning. For every ten consecutive wins, your strength will increase by 5%."

Arsenal:

"Dignity is only on the edge of the sword, and truth is only within the range of the cannon.

"Thermos cup, selling captain, fake giants... you have to bring back the dignity that Arsenal once lost, and you have to earn the glory that Arsenal desires with your own hands.

“Glory and dreams, my arsenal.

"Join Arsenal and you will be the first person to hold the truth at Arsenal."

"Bonus Effect - Truth:
"As the competition progresses, your strength will increase by 1.7% every month. You have been falling behind in this matter."

"Bayern Munich:

"Bayern and young player Muller are very good at catching mice.

"You can exchange horse breeding tips with him, play golf with him, celebrate with him after scoring a goal, play cards with him, kick the ball into Kahn's office with him, and have a picnic with him...

"Wait, play football? Yes, you can even play for Bayern.

"Bonus effect - Jinshen Kick:

"Against a team with Messi, the strength increases by 100%, against Barcelona, ​​the strength increases by 50%, against London teams, the strength increases by 10%, and against Borussia Mönchengladbach, the strength decreases by 20%.

“All the effects are calculated cumulatively.

"For example: When the host plays against Barcelona, ​​which has Messi, the strength increases by 150%."

(End of this chapter)