Chapter 1016

At the end of the Champions League semi-final, Manchester United and Barcelona reached the final.

As the two strongest and best teams in today's football, they are expected to join in the final.

After the semi-final of the Champions League, Manchester United have four games left, but these four games determine the ownership of the league, the Champions League and the FA Cup.

At this critical moment, it has become a top priority for Manchester United to settle the contract of his core player Gao Xiaodong.

With Scholes, Giggs and other 92 class members aging, the role of Gao Xiaodong is becoming more and more important.

Before the season, the most optimistic Manchester United fans think it's good to win back the league title from Chelsea. Unexpectedly, Gao Xiaodong's integration speed is so fast that he leads the three lines of Manchester United to go hand in hand and come to the end.

"The contract of Gao Xiaodong will be finalized in a week to stabilize the morale of the army, let Gao Xiaodong play the last four games wholeheartedly and win the second treble for Manchester United

That's what Ferguson has set for Manchester United CEO David Gill.

When David Gill came to Mendes with this goal, Mendes was overjoyed.

Now is the most crucial time for Manchester United. It's too good for Gao Xiaodong to talk about the contract at this time. Manchester United certainly dare not bargain.

It's just that David Gill doesn't come to Mendes, and Mendes can't go to David Gill, because it's really like falling into a hole. Mendes and laiola are different, and they pay more attention to eating.

"David, welcome, rare guest."

Mendes greets David Gill to the living room with a smile on his face, pours tea and cigarettes, and talks about the matter of not improving Xiaodong. In the end, it is David Gill who takes the initiative to put forward the contract of gaoxiaodong.

Mendes a very surprised look, hypocritical way: "now talk about the contract of Xiaodong?"? It's not the right time. Let's wait until the end of the season

David Gill sighed: "there are only two years left in Xiaodong's contract. The outside world is very popular and the fans are very worried. Sir Alex Ferguson hopes to finalize the contract as soon as possible. Anyway, it's all about talks. It's no different to talk about it now or at the end of the season."

Mendes said with a smile: "in fact, there is nothing to talk about. Our conditions are those. As for whether it is worth it or not, Xiao Dong's performance on the court proves everything."

Gao Xiaodong's performance on the pitch really gives Mendes a strong voice, and David Gill has to admit that without Gao Xiaodong, Manchester United will not be able to achieve the results of this season.

"Mr. Mendes, Gao Xiaodong is a golden ball and a priceless treasure. He deserves any annual salary. However, Mr. Mendes, Gao Xiaodong still wants to play in Manchester United. He can't only pay high salary for himself, but also consider the mood of his teammates. If Manchester United offer Gao Xiaodong an annual salary of 15 million euros, such as Rooney, Nani, Fletcher and Vidic What do people think? If the team is not united, how can United win? Gao Xiaodong alone can't win the championship

David Gill is very smart. He doesn't talk about whether Gao Xiaodong's salary is worth 15 million a year. First, he talks about the salary structure and unity of the team. He talks about the contract with Mendes from a moral point of view.

Mendes is also very smart, he said with a smile: "I see that Manchester United are very united now, and no one is not convinced with Xiaodong. As the only Gold Ball winner in the team, the best shooter in the league and the Champions League, who can score goals, assist, defend, play multiple positions, and earn 15 million euros a year, will anyone really be jealous?"

David Gill said solemnly, "people's minds are unpredictable."

Mendes face a change, way: "if such Gao Xiaodong also someone envious words, such person really can send away, you say is not, manager David."

"I don't mean there must be jealousy," David Gillian said hastily. "I mean there is a possibility."

Mendes said: "yes, everything may exist. I think there may be some people in Manchester United who are jealous even with the annual salary of Xiao Dong. But I don't think Sir Alex Ferguson will let such a black sheep stay in Manchester United. He certainly doesn't deserve Manchester United."

David Gill didn't persuade Mendes on the issue of annual salary, and he didn't get the upper hand. He immediately transferred to another issue, "even if the club can accept such an annual salary, it's certainly not enough for Gao Xiaodong to renew his contract for one year. The club tends to renew his contract for three years."

Mendes shook his head and said: "three years is too much. Xiaodong doesn't want to renew his contract for so long. It's not that he doesn't want to play for Manchester United. If he renews his contract for three years, Xiaodong will have a five-year contract with Manchester United. It's too passive."

David Gill said: "it's not fair for Manchester United to keep Jonah short and get a high salary."

Mendes said with a smile: "we are just looking for a point that is fair to both sides."

David Gill said, "two years? It can't be any less. "

Mendes said: "in fact, I prefer to renew my contract for one year. The three-year contract is good for everyone, because Xiaodong is still on the rise now. I think his value will be higher and his annual salary will be higher in the future."

David Gill was stunned for a moment. He did not expect that Mendes had such high expectations for Gao Xiaodong that he could not meet the annual salary of 15 million euros. He said with a wry smile, "15 million euros is the highest salary in the world. Are you not satisfied?"Mendes said with a smile: "Xiaodong is only 21 years old now. In the future, who dares to say that he may be better than he is now. Of course, he may also be out of water. Just like Anderson, you don't want to raise your salary at all."

Mendes quietly used Anderson to bring David Gill into the army.

David Gill grinned awkwardly. "Anderson is different from Gao Xiaodong. He is 23 years old and his three-year contract is suitable. Moreover, he is not an indispensable member for Manchester United."

Mendes said with a smile: "is Xiaodong indispensable? But I don't see much sincerity from Manchester United

Time is tight and the task is heavy. David Gill doesn't want to grind with Mendes any more. He said: "Mr. Mendes, an annual salary of 15 million euros, and a two-year contract extension. Is this sincerity enough?"

Mendes said with a smile: "I think if the annual salary increases by 20%, it will be in line with Xiaodong's present age and state."

Isn't this a wild price? David Gill said, "Mr. Mendes, you can't advance an inch. If you increase it by 20% every year, the annual salary of next year's little winter will be 18 million euro. This is ridiculous. Even if Xiaodong continues to grow, his annual salary can't be raised so fast. If United want to sign such a contract with Xiaodong, even Rooney will not be convinced

Mendes leisurely way: "now look at 18 million is very high, in fact, a few years ago we did not expect the top star's annual salary more than 10 million."

David Gill pondered for a moment and said: "I can't decide this. I need to communicate with Mr. Glazer and manager Ferguson."

Mendes said with a smile: "yes, it's a big deal. It can't be done in an hour. You can discuss it with Mr. Glazer and Sir Alex Ferguson."

"OK, we'll get back to you as soon as we've finished our discussion."

David Gill actually took all the circumstances into consideration before he came here. Now it's just a way of bargaining. Although Mendes and Gao Xiaodong take the initiative now, Manchester United can't be slaughtered.