Chapter 4 to Atletico Madrid

At the Tianwaitian Chinese restaurant in Manchester, Li Qingshan met the famous Atletico Madrid manager. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

The restaurant is one of Manchester's most famous restaurants, and its name has appeared in various newspapers as it has been used for many Manchester United and Manchester City players to dine at this restaurant.

When he learned that Simone was going to talk to him in person, Li Qingshan was taken aback. Although he didn't know Simeone, the Argentine's personality could be seen on television and in the newspapers.

Some people commented that Simeone is like the leading big brother of Atletico Madrid, whether it is his image, his exaggerated movements on the sidelines, or the style of Atletico Madrid that he has created, you can see the personality of the Argentine young coach.

This is a man of self-confidence and strength, and in the short three years since he took over Atletico Madrid, Diego? Simeone left a deep personal imprint on Atletico Madrid, injecting his confidence and strength into the "Sheets Army" and reviving a once-dormant team.

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Diego Simeone looked at the big man sitting across from him with interest, his figure was very powerful, but his face was still childish. You can see that he is a very young player.

Li Qingshan didn't have much pressure to sit opposite him - he was already talking and laughing in front of Ferguson and Lippi, and he was still afraid of this little battle?

It's just that he's a little uncomfortable right now, and the guy sitting across from him is unlike any other team manager he's ever met.

At first glance, he would never have said that this was a football club coach. He wears a black suit, a black shirt, a black tie, black pants, and leather shoes. With a resolute face and extremely shocking eyes, the gangsterism of his body makes people feel that he is more like an underworld big brother.

"You're here with me to negotiate a contract, Mr. Simeone." Li Qingshan sat down opposite Simone quite uncomfortably and said.

Simeone smiled, he had been watching Li Qingshan's game video for the past two days, and Li Qingshan, who was outside the court, seemed to have no sense of aggression on the court.

"I'm not here to negotiate a contract with you, it's not my job, Lee." Simone took a sip of tea, stared at Li Qingshan and said.

"I'm here to tell you, come to my team!" Simone paused, "I'll take you to get more championships!" ”

When Simeone said this, his tone was still flat, and he couldn't even raise his voice, as if he were saying something ordinary. He looked at Li Qingshan frankly and calmly, and they looked at each other.

Li Qingshan saw a strong confidence in his eyes.

"In 2011, when I took over Atletico Madrid, what was Atletico like at that time? The team's morale is fluctuating, the defense is full of holes, and the attack is disorganized. But that was the same season that my team won the Europa League. ”

"Last season, my team won the Copa del Rey!" Simeone said calmly. "This season, my team is going to win La Liga!"

Since the beginning of the 03/04 season, the La Liga championship has been produced between Real Madrid and Barcelona, and these two super giants dominate the order of La Liga. And Atletico Madrid, although known as the "third pole of La Liga", can they snatch the La Liga title in the mouths of Real Madrid and Barcelona?

But Li Qingshan believed it in his heart.

Look at the tone in which he says "my team is going to win La Liga".

"But as far as I know, the main strikers in your team are Diego Costa and Villa, and there doesn't seem to be a place for Lee here." Raiola spoke from the side.

Simeone turned his head to look at Raiola, then at Li Qingshan, and smiled.

"I'm a person who doesn't like to talk nonsense, Lee. Competition is everywhere, I will not promise you the main position, I will only give you a fair chance to compete. As long as you can show in training that you are more worthy of starting, then you will play. How to arrange the team lineup is my business! The only thing I ask of a player is, work hard, work hard! No one is a fixed starter, only players with enough fighting spirit are worthy of playing on the field! ”

"Of course, I'm not just going to get you to play. You will be one of the key players of Atletico Madrid in the future! ”

"If you believe me, I'll lead you to La Liga, the Champions League. This is my personal commitment! ”

Simone looked directly at Li Qingshan without blinking!

"I have a question?" Li Qingshan said.

"Please."

"I want to know, what is the reason why you say that I am the future core player of Atletico Madrid?"

"I've seen all your footage of your games in the last few days, including your two FA Cup games in England, your games in China, and your Club World Cup games. To be honest, I'm amazed at how far you've come. Simeone put his hands on the table with his fingers interlocked, "As far as I know, you are a player born in the amateur arena, and even two years ago, you haven't been exposed to football training for three years in a row. To be able to improve so much in just one year shows that you are a very hard worker. That's what I like the most. ”

"Khamenez is my chief scout and I sent him to Morocco to watch your match against Bayern. You conquered him and he strongly advised me to sign you as soon as possible. That's my opinion, too, so I flew here from Madrid and just didn't want you to run away. Otherwise, I probably won't be able to sleep well for the next few days. ”

It's rare for a coach to speak so bluntly. His candid style also persuaded Li Qingshan. Perhaps this is Simeone's personal charm.

Li Qingshan felt that as the head coach of the team, he personally flew over to persuade himself. And he watched all the footage of his own games. In addition, Atletico Madrid is also a big club.

Moreover, Simone's honesty made Li Qingshan choose trust.

In a team, the most important thing is, of course, the trust of the manager, since Simeone has flown over to talk to him, how can there be any reason to refuse?

Li Qingshan is also an honest person, and Atletico Madrid is indeed a very suitable team.

He nodded and said, "Since Mr. Coach is so honest, then I am also honest." I promise you, I want to go to Atletico Madrid. ”

Simeone smiled and stood up and held out his hand: "Then it's decided, your contract negotiation will be handled by the club." I'll be waiting for you in Madrid, Lee! ”

When Li Qingshan and Raiola came out of the Outer Heaven Restaurant, Raiola still muttered that Li Qingshan was too sincere. Even if you want to go to Atletico Madrid, you shouldn't say yes on the spot. Wouldn't you throw away your chips when you negotiate a contract like this?

Li Qingshan shook his head and said: "Mino, no matter how we talk about it, it is impossible for Atletico Madrid to give too high a salary, even if you go to other teams, I estimate that the salary is about the same." At Atletico Madrid, my salary requirements are the same as their average starter. ”

He then smiled and said, "Instead of worrying about the salary, you can talk about some more goal bonuses for me." ”

"Goal bonus?"

Li Qingshan nodded solemnly: "That's right, the goal bonus must be high, if I score dozens of goals, this money will not be a big deal." ”

Raiola looked up and rolled her eyes.

This stupid boy, it's La Liga, you think it's like scoring so well in the Chinese Super League?