Since Donn brutally rejected Hyder Scheed's offer that day, there has been no talk of Ribery's new contract. Don suppressed the anger in his heart, and rushed back to Nottingham to deal with the mess, and completed the commentary work on BBC-5. When he was angry, his mouth was even more poisonous, so the poor German, because of his poor performance in the final, was harshly sarcastic by Donn on the commentary bench.

During this time, there was more and more news in the media about Real Madrid's pursuit of Franck Franck Ribery and the pursuit of Cristiano. Like Ronaldo, Real Madrid are very good at using everything at their disposal to pave the way for their transfer activities, and public opinion is a very important tool.

Don saw Hyder Shed once, but in the newspapers and on the TV news.

He appeared in the bright sun of Madrid, Spain, wearing sunglasses, and mysteriously said that he had only come to Spain for a vacation, surrounded by reporters.

A fool would believe that he was really here for a vacation.

Sure enough, a few days later, he took the initiative to stand up for an interview with the newspaper "Marca", talking about Real Madrid's pursuit of Franck Franchi.

“…… Yes, I know Real Madrid are interested in Frank. To be honest, although Frank and I both want to stay at Nottingham Forest, after all, he made a name for himself in that team. But there is no player in the world who can not be unmoved by an invitation from Real Madrid...... Do you know what I mean? That's what I mean. Real Madrid is the best club of the 20th century, and it is the dream of many professional footballers to play in such a team......

The meaning of this could not be clearer, as he admitted that he had been in contact with Real Madrid and also said that Franck Ribery wanted to join Real Madrid.

Seeing the news, Donn could no longer sit still, before flying back to England from Austria. He couldn't wait to call Ribery at the airport.

"Frank, I think we should talk about it separately. ”

Ribery is on holiday to soothe his "wounded heart" at the European Championships. His French team returned home in the group stage, and the best player of the European Champions League and the national team of European Footballer of the Year ended early, which can be regarded as a blow to him.

"But, sir...... I'm on vacation now......" Ribery's voice flickered a little. Yes, "flashing". It's like a signal light that is fluttering in the wind and rain, sometimes bright and sometimes dark, and it is difficult to distinguish clearly.

"I can go to you, rest assured, I won't ask you for the ticket money. Ha ha! Don tried to make his voice sound the same as usual, and he even made a joke on purpose. "Where are you on vacation?"

There was silence on the other end of the line for a while, and Ribery's voice came again: "Mallorca." ”

The name made Don stunned for a moment, he was not a keen traveler. People who know all the tourist destinations around the world by heart. But he also knew what country the name was referring to. Mallorca, also translated as "Mallorca" in China, is also the name of a La Liga team.

So Ribery is in Spain?

At this time, against this background, this place ...... Don couldn't help but think otherwise.

"Then I'll go to you. Don made a decision. There are some things that can't be said clearly without a face-to-face meeting, and face-to-face communication also helps Don know what Ribery really thinks. If you want to convince someone, it is more effective to talk in person than to talk on the phone.

This time, Ribery was silent for a little longer. Then he said, "Boss, you've been busy for more than a month, so let's go and rest......

Don smiled: "If you're not busy, you're not busy, scolding people on TV isn't busy." Besides, Mallorca is a great place to relax. ”

This time Ribery no longer had any reason to refuse.

"Alright, boss, you're coming, I'll pick you up at the airport. ”

When the European Championship comes to an end. Instead of going straight back to England with Mortenson, Donn booked a direct flight from Austria to Mallorca, Spain. Then he bought a few fancy short-sleeved shirts, shorts, and a straw hat at the local store, and after putting on a suit, he really looked like a tourist to a tourist destination.

When he appeared at the airport in this outfit, the British reporters who had planned to go back with the BBC TV people were very surprised.

"Isn't the team going to report again, Mr. Donn. Where are you going? ”

"Go on a trip and relax!" Don said with a smile.

"May I ask where you're going?"

"Spain!" Donn winked at the reporter who asked the question.

"Frank!" Hyde Shed's voice sounded a little angry on the phone. "How can you agree to meet Donne?"

"Bruno. You're making it hard for me to do that. He insisted on coming. What can I do? "Ribery is not in a good mood either, having been troubled by the transfer matter lately. Said it was for a vacation. In fact, every day he frowned, no matter how beautiful the scenery and people were in front of his eyes. How can you be in the mood? This was actually Bruno's idea, let him hide from Don here, leave everything to him to deal with, and wait for the result.

"Just reject him!"

"Impossible!" Both of them raised their voices, "I know the character of the leader very well, the more you refuse, the more he will come." What he sees must be done. ”

"Then tear your face ......"

"Didn't you figure out the situation, Bruno? I'm his player, and I'm torn with him? Don't you know how he treats people who fall out with him? ”

"It's you who didn't figure it out, Frank. If you're tougher, you'll be the one in the white jersey next season, and you care how he treats the betrayer? ”

The last word irritated Ribery, who held the phone and froze for a moment. "Bruno, I believe you, you deal with Real Madrid. But I think I'm going to meet him anyway, I have no reason to refuse him, and I don't want to fall out with him. After all. Who gave me the opportunity to become the Frank I am now when I was at my worst. Ribery? ”

Ribery said this categorically and hung up the phone.

Over there, Hyde Shedd looked at the phone in his hand and scolded angrily, "Stupid! When I met him, my efforts were in vain! You thought Tony. Who is Donn, Frank? ”

In the bright Iberian Peninsula sun, Ribery smiled and took the small suitcase from Donne's hand.

"Spain is such a great place, much better than the ghost weather in the UK. Don looked up at the clear blue sky, he wore sunglasses, not afraid that the bright sun would burn his eyes. "You're really good at picking places. Frank. ”

This sentence seems to be unintentional by the speaker, but intentional by the listener. In fact, it means that the speaker has a heart, and hopes that the listener will have an intention.

Sure enough, Ribery just smiled and didn't continue the topic.

Seeing his subordinate beloved generals, Don En's previous restless heart finally settled down a little. He knew that if Ribery insisted on not seeing him, then the matter would be dangerous. As long as Riberiken met with him, it showed that there was room for manoeuvre in this matter.

In the taxi to the hotel. Don and Ribery sat side by side in the back. The radio in the car was playing pop songs in Spanish, but neither of them spoke first.

The atmosphere was really uncomfortable.

It was Donn who spoke first, after all, he was here to solve the problem, not to really travel Mallorca with Ribery.

"Should I comfort you first, Frank?"

"Huh?"

"France ...... in this European Championship" in the final match of the group stage between France and Italy. Donn was a guest commentator, and he scolded the French team in that game, but let go of two people, one was Benzema. One is Ribery.

Ribery's performance was there for all to see, almost everyone gave up, only he was still running, constantly running, breaking, crossing, shooting...... Fighting for the chance to score. During his four years at Nottingham Forest, the Dundy's style has long been engraved in his bones, and he never gives up until the end of the game, and the "Nottingham Forest style" that never admits defeat in the face of difficulties has also become his Ribery style.

Pity. No matter how powerful a person is, he is just one person. Football is a team sport, and his efforts are even more glaring and heart-wrenching against the cowardly and incompetentness of the other ten. In the end, Franck Ribery did not bring victory to the national team, and the pre-match favourites France returned home in the group stage.

The game was over, and the Italians were reveling, and they survived to qualify from the group. The French were dejected. But who noticed the anger in Ribery's eyes?

I heard Don mention it. Ribery smiled: "Hey, it's all over. I didn't want to for a long time. How can there be such a good thing in the world? The championship told me to take it alone. This season...... I'm already satisfied. As a professional footballer, I have won all the club accolades I can take. ”

Don glanced at Ribery in front of him.

After that, the two did not speak again until the taxi arrived at its destination.

In the room, Don watched the waiter retreat and close the door, he could finally speak the words that were held in his heart.

"Frank, you don't really think I'm here for a vacation, do you?"

Ribery smiled, "It's very similar from how you dress." ”

"I just don't want the rest of the conversation to be too serious...... I know what you're doing here, and I know what your agent does. Don's expression became unconsciously serious. "I'd like to hear your thoughts. ”

"My land? I ......" was silent for a moment, as if with great determination, before Ribery continued, "Chief, do you want to hear the truth or lie?" ”

"Who wants to hear a lie? Let's be honest. Don waved his hand.

"To be honest, I've always felt that the pay is a bit low......"

"The raise is that the club is not unsympathetic......

"But, sir...... Hi, I'll be honest. I don't think the club's current financial situation will be able to meet my requirements. ”

Don didn't speak, Ribery didn't say anything more, and the two of them just looked at each other.

"Okay. Let's throw this mess aside and take me to eat, I'm hungry. Don touched his stomach and smiled at Ribery, "You're in for a treat." ”

Ribery also smiled: "No problem. ”

Don didn't really plan to spend his vacation in a picturesque tourist destination, so how could he have the luxury of having this time here? The next day he decided to fly back to England, where a lot of things were waiting.

"What a short getaway. "After I had already packed my luggage - there was really nothing to pack, a small suitcase and just a few sets of clothes, and nothing else. Don didn't even buy anything like a tourist souvenir in his room, Ribery said as he looked at the suitcase on the bed.

Tang En stood on the terrace outside the door, looking out at the blue sea and blue sky.

"It's blue here, and compared to the UK, Spain is really attractive......

"If you like, you can buy a villa here and come every summer. Ribery pretended not to understand the meaning of Donn's words.

"Not if you want to stay long, Frank. Don smiled back. "When it's windy and rainy, it's not fun to calm the sea now. Beautiful things must be ephemeral. I'd still advise you to stay in Nottingham. ”

"I didn't say I was leaving, boss......"

"But in the eyes of the media outside, you're infinitely closer to Real Madrid, aren't you?" this day. Donn looked at the Spanish newspaper he bought, and although he couldn't read Spanish, he recognized Ribery's photo and name. In Cristiano. After Ronaldo's transfer quickly turned "farce", Frank Brown. Ribery appeared. Re-energized Real Madrid fans and Espanyol.

"As soon as the club can meet my salary requirements, I will renew my contract with the club. ”

Don smiled, this kind of talk was more like a blank check. "Is it appropriate to tell as much as you want?"

This time, Ribery hesitated, then kicked the ball to his agent: "We'll have to talk to Bruno, boss." He is solely responsible. ”

Hearing this, Don nodded vigorously.

"You should know about what your agent has already contacted me, right? Then you must already know the result, right? ”

Ribery nodded silently.

"One hundred and fifty thousand. Don sighed. "I thought it was just an excuse and a pretext for Hyder Shedd to make your transfer, to force us to accept that you have to transfer. But...... Now it seems to be true. He shrugged. "You should know the current financial situation of the club. We really can't afford to renew the contract at such a high price. To build that ...... In the new stadium, I have to live with my wallet in my hands, pick up cheap transfers, and negotiate with the other side several times for a euro...... I'm really, really, I hope you understand the situation of the club. ”

He said it very sincerely, and you can't doubt that he had an ulterior motive in saying that. Ribery remained silent.

"I hate to say that, but I want you to think about it. A team like Real Madrid isn't where you want to be, only Nottingham Forest is your home. You hate your teammates. Hate us coaches. Hate those fans? ”

"No, sir. I don't hate anyone. Ribery shook his head. "I think my four seasons at Nottingham Forest have been the happiest I've had since I became a professional. Until now, sometimes I can't believe that Frank who was on the verge of losing his job in Braunyne. Franck Franck Ribery will one day lift the trophy, and twice in a row. ”

"Then why do you have to leave?"

"Boss, I didn't say I had to leave. But I want to be rewarded in proportion to what I give. ”

"We gave you a new contract, but your agent threw it in the trash without even looking at it, and then pointed at my nose and told me: the club is not sincere!" Don raised his voice. "I admit that it is impossible for the club to renew your contract with a weekly salary of 150,000 yuan now. But can you think about the difficulties of the club and make a little bit of concessions? Your local agent will bite 150,000 yuan, there is no such negotiation in the world, and I even think he is deliberately threatening me......"

Ribery hurriedly waved his hand: "Boss, please believe me." Between Real Madrid and Nottingham Forest, I would definitely choose the latter...... Of course, as long as the conditions are right. ”

Don glanced at him, "You're telling the truth. Actually, there are some things I've always wanted to say to you, but I don't know if it's appropriate to say that. The Nottingham Forest fans love you, your team-mates love you and your connections within the team are very, very good. We have just won the Champions League for the second season in a row and the league last season. In every way, the team and you are on the rise. We're together, and there's many, many championships to win. You can sacrifice a little financial benefit now in exchange for more benefits. I really don't understand the use of transferring to Real Madrid, or having to pay 150,000 a week? The difference between 120,000 and 150,000 is only 30,000, and in fact you don't lack 30,000 at all...... Is it useful to get more weekly salary? Without honor, you will soon be forgotten, and unless you can continue to win championships and victories, it is useless to sit on the bench and get 200,000 a week. Do you know what I mean, Frank? Many times, honor is far more important than money. ”

Ribery was silent.

Don raised his wrist to look at his watch: "I have to go, Nottingham still has a lot of things waiting for me." You go ahead and take a vacation here......"

"No, sir. Actually, I can follow ...... as well."

He waved his hand: "I said that you who have played in the European Championship will be allowed to take an extra week off, then you will have to rest for a full week." If you don't rest, if you don't rest, if you have any physical condition, it will be over when the season starts. The body is more important than anything else. Relax here, the waters and skies of Spain are so blue! He patted Ribery on the shoulder, lifted the suitcase from the bed, buttoned the straw hat on his head, and left Mallorca, Spain, a resort under the blue sea and blue sky, in the same clothes he had come from.