Chapter 137: The Dust Settles (Part II) Happy Mid-Autumn Festival
Jiang Chenxi and Su Xun returned to Basel.
"Dortmund are very sincere." Su Xun said.
Jiang Chenxi nodded, it was indeed very sincere, the vice chairman of the club and the club manager Watzger, the sports director Zorgeke, and the head coach of the team, Jurgen. Jurgen Klopp, the Big Three of Borussia Dortmund appeared together and invited him to join, which is extremely high.
Yes, the last man with a beard to appear was none other than Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp, who rushed to the scene after taking care of his family's affairs because of a temporary family matter.
Borussia Dortmund's sincerity is not just reflected in the attitude of the club's big three coming together.
When a player moves to a new club, the attitude of the manager is crucial.
As the head coach, Klopp solemnly stated that Jiang Chenxi has a very important position in his tactical blueprint, and the club will tailor a suitable tactic for him.
Although this may be a vague statement, it at least represents the attitude of the manager, and Klopp came to invite him to join, and with that attitude, it is enough.
At the very least, this can ensure that Klopp values him to a certain extent and guarantees him a chance to play.
The main position of the players needs to be fought for by the performance on the field. This starts with the guarantee of playing opportunities, and then seizes those opportunities to secure the main position, and now, this link has the endorsement of Klopp.
Give the opportunity, seize the opportunity and secure the main position!
If the opportunity is given at the beginning, however, it is not seized, then no one is to blame.
Jurgen Klopp, a manager with a passionate personality, sent an invitation to the young Chinese striker, "Jiang, come on, come to the Hornets, let's win the Champions League together!" ”
These words really make people's blood boil.
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In addition, Dortmund's sporting director Zogek revealed a message, or it can be regarded as a responsible statement by Dortmund FC: if Jiang Chenxi nods and confirms his joining Dortmund, Dortmund FC will sell Lewandowski.
At present, the news about Lewandowski's possible transfer to Bayern Munich is very loud, after the media reported that Dortmund Club has been trying to keep the Polish, Götze was forced to transfer by Bayern Munich directly out of liquidated damages, which also led to the deterioration of the relationship between the two clubs, and a Bayern senior management said somewhat arrogantly at the time that the club had no risk of buying Gotze and Lewandowski at the same time, which also angered Dortmund's high-level, Although the previous media reported that Bayern Munich has raised the transfer fee to 31 million euros, which is a sky-high price for a player with only one year left on his contract, the club manager Watzger has insisted on keeping Lewandowski for one season, even if the Pole is sent to Munich for free next season, he will definitely fight Bayern Munich to the end.
This is also the point of the mainstream media: Dortmund is by Bayern Munich!
So, despite Lewandowski's heart for Bayern Munich and his relationship with Borussia Dortmund is very bad, Dortmund still insists on keeping the Pole, preferring to let him transfer on a free transfer after a year (which is exactly the case).
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Now, Zogerk made such a statement, which is of great significance:
Jiang Chenxi transferred to Dortmund, and Dortmund was willing to endure this breath and sell Lewandowski, which shows that Dortmund really attaches great importance to Jiang Chenxi!
This shows that Dortmund has indeed handed over the team's goal responsibility to Jiang Chenxi.
In addition, from Jiang Chenxi's personal perception, Dortmund is willing to sell Lewandowski, a striker who is currently being chased by giants including Real Madrid, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, etc., in order to invite him to join, which feels very comfortable, at least more comfortable than Arsenal's previous operations, which makes him feel valued and respected.
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Jiang Chenxi promised Dortmund that he would give an answer within three days.
Three days were fast coming to an end.
"It's decided?" Su Xun asked.
"Yes." Jiang Chenxi nodded, her expression serious.
"I also think it's a good choice." Su Xun said.
"Then why didn't you convince me?" Jiang Chenxi asked suspiciously, after returning from Geneva, Su Xun didn't mention anything about his transfer, even if Jiang Chenxi asked, Su Xun directly replied, 'You have your own idea'.
"All the situations, pros and cons, we have analyzed before, so I don't need to say anything more, no matter what choice you make, I support it." Su Xun smiled, "Before the decision is made, I don't want to affect your choice, after the decision is made, the rest of the work will be left to me." ”
"Thank you." Jiang Chenxi hugged the girl and kissed her lightly on the smooth and beautiful forehead. He knew that Su Xun had been very busy in the past few days, all for the follow-up negotiation work.
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Geneva.
Borussia Dortmund manager Watzger and manager Jurgen Klopp have left, leaving the club's sporting director, Zogek, behind.
He was anxiously awaiting news.
Jiang Chenxi's decision will be crucial for Dortmund's transfer strategy throughout the summer and for the development of the strategy in the coming seasons.
Club manager Watzger wants to keep Lewandowski, which Zogke does not approve, this is a lose-lose operation.
Therefore, he persuaded Watzger and proposed a plan to introduce Jiang Chenxi to join and cash out Lewandowski at the same time.
In this regard, Watzger agreed with reservations, he only agreed to the plan of 'Jiang Chenxi for Lewandowski', he did not approve of the other candidates, and the performance of the young Chinese striker in the Champions League left a deep impression on Watzger.
Now, it's up to Jiang Chenxi's reply.
The phone rings.
Zogke answered the phone.
The voice of a young woman came from the other end of the phone, it was Jiang Chenxi's girlfriend and agent Ms. Su Xun.
"Hello, Mr. Zogek." The agent's voice was transmitted through electromagnetic waves, "Thank you very much Dortmund for the invitation. ”
Zogerk's heart was cold, and then he heard, "...... Now, we can negotiate individual contracts. ”
This voice is like a heavenly sound in my ears.
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Su Xun represented Jiang Chenxi and Dortmund to negotiate a personal contract.
Jiang Chenxi's current annual salary in Basel is 500,000 euros after tax, and previously, Arsenal's weekly salary of 35,000 pounds is about 1.18 million euros after tax The treatment was rejected by Jiang Chenxi, so in the contract negotiation with Dortmund, Dortmund must at least show some sincerity.
The annual salary in the Bundesliga is also the annual salary before tax.
Su Xun asked for an annual salary of 5 million euros, which is about 2.75 million euros after tax.
Zogok directly refused.
"It can't be, not even Reuss's salary is that high."
Reus is Borussia Dortmund's current number one star and is receiving the team's €4.5 million salary cap.
As soon as Jiang Chenxi came, he asked for the team's top salary and surpassed Reuss, which Dortmund could not accept.
"As far as we know, Royce's contract extension has been completed." Su Xun said with a smile.
Zuo Goeck's face changed, Su Xun was right, after Götze was forcibly poached by Bayern Munich, Dortmund immediately opened the renewal of the contract with Reuss, Dortmund Club is willing to give Reus an annual salary of 6 million euros, on the condition that Reuss gives up the release clause, at present, Reuss has a 25 million euro release clause, this release clause will officially take effect on July 1 next year, with Reus's current performance, this amount of repayment money has no deterrent effect at all.
At present, Dortmund and Reus have basically reached an agreement on the renewal of the contract, the team offers an annual salary of 6 million euros (about 3.3 million euros after tax), Reus's release fee is increased to 35 million euros, and the effective date of the release fee is postponed to July 1, 2015.
Although the existence of this release clause and the release fee of 35 million euros are not so safe, which makes the Dortmund hierarchy still not satisfied, but, after all, the negotiations have progressed.
A release fee of 35 million is safer than a release fee of 25 million euros...... Bar......
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"5 million euros is impossible." Zogerk shook his head, Reus's contract extension and a significant salary increase were forced by the situation.
Borussia Dortmund have always been cautious when it comes to player salaries.
Borussia Dortmund's 104-year-old stadium has a capacity of 81,359 and is the hottest home stadium in the entire Europa League when it is full. Borussia Dortmund won their first Champions League trophy in 1997 by beating Juventus 3-1 in the Champions League final, but in 2004 and 2005 the Bundesliga giants narrowly went bankrupt and only managed to escape the crisis with loans. Among them, the arms race with Bayern Munich and the pursuit of stars with high salaries have largely dragged down Dortmund's finances.
So, now, Dortmund have learned their lesson that their top salary players are treated even less than Schalke 04 and Wolfsburg.
Su Xun handed a piece of paper to Zogok.
"It seems that Ms. Su Xun has done a very meticulous job." Zogork said with a wry smile.
This document shows the annual salary packages of Borussia Dortmund's current key players, as well as the player's current market estimates.
Hummels is worth 4 million euros and the market estimate is 19.75 million euros.
Gundogan is also worth 4 million euros, and the market estimate is 21 million euros.
Piszczek is also worth 4 million euros, and the market estimate is 15 million euros.
If it were just these numbers, Zogok wouldn't be so surprised, and what surprised him the most was that behind this data, there was a data on the salary increase of these players.
Hummels, whose estimated annual salary has been raised to 5 million euros.
Gundogan's estimated annual salary has been raised to 5.5 million euros.
Piszczek, whose estimated annual salary has been raised to 4.5 million euros.
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Dortmund is indeed currently negotiating with important players to renew their contracts, Dortmund reached the Champions League final, fame, player value and influence have increased, and it is inevitable to ask for an increase in treatment. It's like quenching your thirst, knowing that this is not a virtuous cycle and risks bringing down the club, but you have to do it, and if Dortmund is indifferent to the players' requests for a raise, the Dortmund supermarket will open tomorrow.
Yes, Dortmund was forced to raise the player's salary package to retain the hearts and minds after the Gotze being poached by Bayern Munich and the incident of Lewandowski and Bayern Munich's eyebrows.
Of course, Dortmund won the Champions League runner-up this season, and there is a huge broadcast share and prize money, which is also the confidence of them to dare to change the team's salary composition habits.
The most surprising thing about Zogerk, and the most critical thing, is that the estimated salary package given by Su Xun after the renewal of the contract is not bad, which is basically the same as the negotiation facts between Dortmund and the players.
Zogork shook his head, "Ms. Su Xun is really well-informed. He thought it was Su Xun's data from the media.
"This is what I did with my data." Su Xun shook her head, she was an agent rookie, with limited connections and lack of sources, so she could only think of another way.
Data analysis?
Zogork was stunned for a moment, then nodded suddenly, and looked at the young girl's eyes became cautious, at first he was a little contemptuous, but now he found that the other party was not easy to deal with, and it could even be said that it was quite difficult, and the other party was obviously well prepared for the negotiation.
Su Xun gave this data, the meaning is very clear, Dortmund is currently raising wages significantly, we understand this situation, in addition, with Jiang Chenxi's ability, value and future potential, even compared with Dortmund's current players, it is not too much to ask for a salary of 5 million euros.
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In the end, the two sides took a step back in the annual salary and reached an agreement, Dortmund offered Jiang Chenxi an annual salary of 4.5 million euros before tax (about 2.45 million euros after tax), which is about a little more than double the salary package offered by Arsenal.
Before Dortmund did not complete a major contract renewal now, Jiang Chenxi's salary was the same as Reus's, ranking the highest in the team, and even after Dortmund completed the renewal of important players such as Reuss and Gundogan, Jiang Chenxi's salary was second only to Reuss and Gundogan and Hummels, and Piszczek was 4.5 million euros (before tax), tied for fourth place in the team, and it was also a high salary within Dortmund.
This figure is only a pure annual salary, not including various bonuses.
In addition, in terms of image rights, Su Xun insisted that players have 100% personal image rights, and in the end, Dortmund nodded and agreed.
In order to get Dortmund to agree, Su Xun chose to make concessions on the player's release clause.
The amount of liquidated damages set by Dortmund for Jiang Chenxi is 40 million euros, however, if the market price of Jiang Chenxi for a season exceeds 50 million euros, the liquidated damages clause will become invalid, and Jiang Chenxi's future transfer will be subject to market bidding, in return, after Jiang Chenxi transfers from Dortmund at a high price in the future, Dortmund Club will pay Jiang Chenxi a loyalty bonus ranging from 5 million to 15 million euros, the better the player's performance, the higher the future transfer value, The higher the loyalty bonus Jiang Chenxi receives.
If Jiang Chenxi's performance is getting better and better, not only can the hidden danger of the liquidated damages clause be eliminated, but it is a win-win guarantee for the interests of both parties, and both parties are satisfied with this.
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This suggestion was also made by Su Xun.
Obviously, Su Xun has already considered this situation and has a plan to solve it.
Zogek was full of praise for this, this young girl was really good, and she showed great wisdom in the negotiation process, although the negotiation skills may not be old enough, but the meticulous work and smart mind made up for it very well.
He even began to consider that Dortmund could try to sign other key players as well.
And even from the point of view of the liquidated damages of 40 million euros, Dortmund also seems to be sincere, the price of 40 million euros is still relatively reliable, relatively deterrent and binding: taking last summer's transfer market as an example, the most expensive transaction is Hulk's transfer from Porto to the Russian Premier League giants Zenit St. Petersburg for 50 million euros, which also takes into account the fact that Zenit is a Russian Premier League tycoon and was slaughtered, and then the second place is AC Milan's core defender Thiago. Silva was sold to Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain for €42 million, followed by Eden Hazard moving to Chelsea for €40 million.
It can also be seen from this amount of liquidated damages that Dortmund does plan to regard Jiang Chenxi as an important part of the team.
This liquidated damages, this value, and this annual salary are definitely not the treatment of substitutes, this is the treatment of absolutely important players.