When he woke up the next morning, it was still just him and Shania in the huge room, and Senkia had made breakfast like yesterday before waking Don up, and then sat down at the table and watched Don eat breakfast alone.

Just after eating, Don received a strange call. Ever since that trip to Spain with Shania, Don has learned his lesson that his phone is on 24 hours a day, no matter what time it is. He is no longer the poor fan he used to be in China, and the roaming fee is still paid.

The mobile phone number was completely unfamiliar, and Don stared at the phone number for a few turns, but he couldn't remember who the number belonged to.

Upon connection, an English voice with some Latin accent came from the other side: "Good morning, Mr. Donn." It should be morning over there in Brazil, right? ”

"Ah, uh, yes...... It's morning. Good morning sir, you are ......"

"I'm so sorry I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Mendes and I'm Pepe's agent. The voice over there said unhurriedly.

When he heard the name, Don was stunned for a moment. If as a fan Donn, it is not surprising that he does not know the name, but as the head coach of a team, it is an unforgivable mistake not to hear the name. Although Nottingham Forest haven't dealt with the Portuguese players since, Donn has also heard of the person on the other end of the line.

Almost all the head coaches and general managers of European giants will have this person's phone number in their business card holders on their desks. Because he is the largest professional broker in Portugal. He is also a football agent with a strong presence throughout Europe, and he maintains good relations with people such as Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, and his tentacles reach every corner of Europe.

If the popular Des can be regarded as the godfather of Portugal's professional agent, including famous coaches and players such as Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo, he has represented.

This person is a big name among agents, and his cunning level is naturally the best, so he has to be careful to deal with it. Don nodded, and then remembered that Mendes, who was calling, couldn't see him, so he said, "I've heard your name." Mr. Mendez. I didn't expect Pepe to be your agent. ”

There was a hearty laugh over there: "I'm afraid there aren't many coaches who haven't heard my name." I've heard your name too, Mr. Donne. Nottingham Forest's rise in the last two years is like a rocket, and you may be the youngest manager to lead the team in next season's European Champions League. Yesterday, you met with my players? ”

"Well, by chance, I was on vacation in Brazil. Unexpectedly, Pepe was also on vacation in Brazil. I always thought he was ...... in Portugal."

Mendez was silent for a moment, "Pepe...... He's in a bit of trouble on the Portuguese side. I suggested that he go back to Brazil to relax. "Listening to the tone of his voice, the words he used, it was as if Pepe was not a player of the current Porto manager Dutchman Adrianse, but a subordinate of his agent. When his players are in trouble and need help, the first thing that comes to mind is that the local is his agent. Not the coach of the team you play for.

"Mr. Donn, what do you think of Pepe?"

"It was amazing and nice. It's the type I admire. ”

"Pepe called me yesterday and told me all about your conversation, and he said that you seem to know him well, more than Adriansedu."

Of course, Don knew it was all due to his memories from 2oo7, but he couldn't tell the truth. "Hmm...... That is true. Actually, I've been following Pepe for a long time. ”

Mendes laughed again: "It's a coincidence that there is another person who has also been interested in Pepe for a long time, and Porto brought him to the Dragons Stadium from Maltimer precisely because of this person's recommendation. It's a shame, before Pepe came. And he departed. Do you know who I'm talking about? Mr. Donn. ”

"Of course I do, Mr. Mendez. The guy you're talking about is Jose Mourinho. Former Porto manager. ”

"Haha, that's right! It's a pity that now this Dutchman can't use Pepe. Would you be interested in knowing what Pepe said to me yesterday, Mr. Donn? ”

"Of course."

He said that the experience of chatting with you yesterday was unforgettable for him. When he was in Porto, Adrianse never talked to him like that, to understand his thoughts, or to let him understand the other person's thoughts. He feels good...... I'll tell you the truth, Mr. Donn. I think it's a good idea to let Pepe play under a coach who knows him. Pepe is my player, and no agent wants his player to sit on the bench and slowly depreciate on the cold bench. He's still young, I think he still has a lot of room for appreciation, but Porto can't create the conditions for him to appreciate it right now. ”

Mendes's words have been said clearly enough, there is a heart to let Pepe go to the forest, right, now Heng

The only obstacle between them is a deal between Porto and Forest.

Don was delighted with the news. He's the "man who came over" and he knows the story behind Pepe and Porto.

In the O5-O6 season – that is, next season – Porto had a poor record, and coach Adrianse was forced by the pressure of results to make some changes to the lineup, changing to the more attacking 343 form. That's when Pepe was able to play as a regular – he was the best candidate for a third centre-back. But after all, that's something that hasn't been born yet, even godfathers like Mendes can't predict the future, he doesn't know that Adrianse will change his attitude towards Pepe, and he doesn't know how Pepe's value will rise in the future - Don doesn't know that Pepe will become the most expensive defender in the European transfer market in the summer of O7, because he crossed before the summer transfer market opened.

But Donn knows Pepe is not happy with Porto at the moment, and Porto has only positioned him as a substitute for Pedro Emmanuel, Giorgio Costa and Ricardo Costa, and he is the fourth choice at centre-back.

After meeting Pepe by chance yesterday, Donn briefly recounted the Brazilian defender's experience over the past few years. It was a chance encounter, but the timing was just right. Don didn't want to let go of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He was impressed by how strong Pepe was in the game, and Pepe in reality was not weak at all. Aren't the Forest team lacking good centre-backs? Give him the main position, give him trust, give him freedom, let him come to the Forest team!

Pique and Pepe, the two most physical centre-backs in the game, such a combination, Donn just thought about it, and he felt excited.

'Mr. Mendes, I think Nottingham Forest can create that condition for your players. But I'm worried about ...... in Porto."

"You don't have to worry about that, Mr. Donn. Since the players are willing, you are willing, and I am willing, we can now talk about Pepe's transfer fee and personal treatment. ”

These words made it clear to Don how much energy Mendes had in Portugal, poor Dutchman Adrianse......

"What do you think of the transfer fee of four million euros?" Mendez asked.

Porto bought it a year ago for a million, and a year later they made three million. The deal should be satisfactory for Porto. But Don always felt that something was wrong with Mendes being so enthusiastic, and he didn't rush to answer.

The other party also knew what Donn was thinking, so he smiled: "Well, I just said that I have been following Nottingham Forest all along, because your team is becoming popular too quickly. And I'm sure there will be more and more people following your team in the future, what about me...... It's just a little more predictable than they are. You know, Mr. Donne, as an agent, vision is very important. ”

It dawned on Donn. Mendes used Pepe to talk to him and the Forest because he was optimistic about the prospects of the Forest team. It's a venture capital. Now that the pattern of European football has been decided, the giants are those and the small and medium-sized clubs are also those clubs, and nothing has changed. However, the rise of the Forest team has the potential to break this pattern, and Mendes took the initiative to contact Don so much. Don't look at what he just said, in fact, there are many big names under him, what is a mere Pepe? Push the boat to the forest team as a favor, close the relationship between the two sides, and transfer to the market in the future, the forest team still needs to consult him as an economic predator? In this way, he manipulated the transfer of the Forest team to gain more benefits for himself......

It's really hard to say right or wrong for this kind of thing. Everyone is chasing profits, Don knows this, maybe he should still be honored? Because Portugal's agent big names have taken a fancy to Forest's potential? However, Don't give the fat to your door in vain.

As for the control club? If he has that ability, try it!

Don nodded: "I see, four million is very reasonable." Mr. Mendez. As for Pepe's personal conditions, we can meet with them. He looked at Shania who was cleaning up the dishes, "I'm sorry I'm still on vacation in Brazil, I'll call you as soon as my vacation is over." ”

Mendes laughed to show understanding and agreement. After exchanging greetings, they hung up on each other.

Don looked at Shania and smiled, "Where are we going to play today, Shanya?" ”

If Mendes had also crossed over, he would not have made such a move today. If he had known that in two years Pepe would be able to sell for 30 million euros, I am afraid he would have regretted what he had done today.

And if Don could wear it two months late, he would be overjoyed with what he had gained today. Four million for thirty million, he made a lot of money!