Volume 4 The Storm Chapter 41 David's Strategy
"America!" Donn screamed, startling Beckham on the other end of the phone, who had to take the phone away from his ear even though planes were taking off and landing at the airport.
"What's wrong, Tony?"
Realizing the gaffe, Don hurriedly coughed: "It's just...... Surprised, aren't you in Spain, why did you suddenly run away to the United States? ”
"I was injured recently and couldn't play, so I came to the United States to negotiate a contract." David Beckham explained.
Don's heart hung again.
"A transfer contract?" He asked jokingly.
Sure enough, Beckham's laughter could be heard over there: "How is that possible...... Just an ordinary business contract. ”
Donn breathed a sigh of relief.
"By the way, do you have anything to do with me, Tony?" Beckham asked.
"Uh...... Going to say Merry Christmas......"
"It's only ten days now." Beckham had a good laugh.
"Advance ...... Ask ahead of time and know you're busy. Then I won't bother you...... Have a great time in the United States. ”
"Thanks Tony, then I'll say Merry Christmas in advance."
After hanging up the phone, Beckham's brow furrowed. Victoria looked back at him, "What's wrong, David?" ”
"Tony, Tony. Done's phone. ”
"That friend of Shania?" Victoria remembered. Beckham nodded.
"Is there anything he's looking for you?"
Beckham smiled: "What else could be the matter?" He wanted me to go back to England to play. ”
"Playing at Nottingham Forest?"
"Hmm."
While the two were talking, they had already walked out of the airport passageway, and the fans, fans and journalists who were waiting outside saw that the Beckhams had finally appeared. There was an uproar.
Beckham stopped talking to his wife and waved his hand at the people waiting here, smiling like a California sun. Immediately, there was another female scream.
"And what do you think, David?"
As if he hadn't heard his wife's questioning, Beckham just continued to put on a show in front of the camera and the public.
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The next day, Donn paid attention to the news about Beckham's trip to the United States, and newspapers and television networks mentioned that Beckham used the time to recuperate from his injury to go to the United States, but only attended a press conference in New York to promote his brand.
There is no mention of him being in contact with the LA Galaxy or anyone in Major Leagues.
Don was relieved. It really seemed like it was just an ordinary business meeting.
The side effect of this news is that Beckham has further fallen out of favor in Capello's heart, and the Italian boss believes that his behavior of going out to participate in business activities without permission does not have the professional ethics that a professional player should have. It was a blatant challenge to his authority. Beckham's cold bench sat firmer......
Also on this day, Alan. Adams rushed to find Donne.
"Tony. I heard you and David Beckham are friends? As soon as he walked into the manager's office, Allen shouted loudly.
Don was watching the news online. Hearing Allen's voice, he closed the webpage and looked up at him: "That's right, we still had dinner together." ”
"It's easy now...... Do you know how unhappy David Beckham has been at Real Madrid lately? ”
Don guessed Allen's intentions, and he shook his head, "It's useless, Allen. I asked him at the beginning of the season if he wanted to go back to England. He refused without hesitation. ”
Alan was not dead at all: "It was the beginning of the season, and Beckham must have been full of hopes and fantasies about his new manager. It's different now...... Didn't you read the news just now? Capello was very unhappy with Beckham's private trip to the United States. ”
"Beckham said he had the consent of the club's hierarchy."
Alan waved his hand: "Who can say this clearly?" But that's not something we need to care about, and now the whole world knows he's not happy with Real Madrid, and many clubs are vying for him to join...... You know, after this Christmas, he's free. It doesn't cost a penny transfer fee. "It's as if Alan has seen a golden future.
"David Beckham...... Do you know what he means in the business market. Tony? His tone was a little high, and he was slightly emotional.
Don nodded, "Of course I do. ”
"That's good, that's good...... What are the advantages of our Forest team compared to other teams? Alan said, pointing at Don. You're his friend, and it's easy to do. You can persuade him to choose to join Nottingham Forest, not as a Nottingham Forest manager, but as a friend, as if it were a heart-to-heart conversation. When he is confused about the future, when he is distressed by the status quo, you call him and talk to him on a cold winter night......"
Alan spoke vigorously, completely ignoring Don on the side, dancing to describe the illusion in his mind.
Donn leaned back in his chair and tilted his head to watch Alan perform.
This man was a little distracted by the huge commercial value of Beckham......
When Alan finally finished speaking, Don put his hand on his chin and asked, "Alan, I admit that your idea is great, but you are a little too wishful thinking." Do you know how deep David's affection for Manchester United is? ”
Hearing Don ask, Alan was stunned for a moment. He really didn't think about the football level, and the points he just talked about were how many jerseys he could help the Forest team sell if he came to the Forest team, how many international influences he could help the Forest team expand, and how many new big-name sponsors he could bring in for the Forest team......
Seeing that Alan's face was cloudy, Don En hurriedly smiled and waved his hand: "I don't mean to blame you, Alan." Your idea is very good. Although only from the business operation side. But isn't that what you do? Football is something I think about. But I think we need to put everyone's opinions together. You just said what you think, do you want to hear me? ”
Alan made a gesture of please.
So Don told Alan about his conversation with Beckham the last time he had dinner with him.
After hearing this, Alan was stunned for a moment. "Did he really say that?"
Donn nodded.
Alan stopped talking, he sat on the sand and scratched his head. Don could fully understand Allen's mood at this moment.
For a person who was trying his best to hollow out this mountain of gold in the face of a huge mountain of gold, he suddenly told him that this mountain of gold was just an illusion, and he couldn't see it. What does that feel like? It's not too much to say that there are 10,000 ants crawling in his heart, right?
– I don't want to be an enemy of Manchester United, so I'm not going back to England.
Donn's ears rang again with the words that Beckham had said to himself. He turned his gaze to the blue sky outside the window.
Do you still think so? David?
When Don looked out the window at the blue sky, behind him was Alan. Adams stood up.
Although he said so...... I still think we should try it. ”
Don looked back at Alan in some surprise.
"Just. I think convincing David. Beckham himself, it is better to convince his wife. Alan continued. Victoria was the only one who could influence him. ”
"But I can't convince Victoria ......," Donn said, spreading his hands. It means that there is nothing you can do.
"No, you can." Allen cut the railroad. "Have you forgotten how you and David Beckham met?"
A thought suddenly crossed Don's mind.
Shania and Victoria were friends, which is why he became friends with Beckham......
"Okay, I'll try. But I don't promise anything. "Donn also wants to talk to Beckham again. Naturally, the commercial value does not need to be said by Allendo, and he also knows how rich it is. Even from a sporting point of view, Beckham is the player he would love to get.
Excellent passing ability, whether playing as a full-back or a midfielder. Positive running and dedication can also set a good example for young people in the team. It's a little older to be older, but it's just right to be older, and you can come in and take over after playing for a few years, and make a smooth transition to the new era...... How wonderful.
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“…… David. David Beckham is in big trouble, but is he in less trouble in Spain? Since his move to Real Madrid, he has been plagued by all sorts of troubles. On the pitch, off the pitch, at home...... Right now. His days at the century-old club are finally coming to an end. ”
The huge LCD TV broadcasts the latest sports news. Capello expressed strong dissatisfaction with Beckham's illegal trip to the United States in response to a question about the team's regular press conference.
“…… He's a professional footballer and he should know what it means to leave the team behind and go to that kind of place at this time......"
In the picture, Beckham appeared in the encirclement of the notes: "...... I got permission from the club's top brass ......" and with that, he got into the car and drove off.
"Beep-" The screen went black and the TV was turned off.
"Don't look at this." Beckham stood behind Victoria in his pajamas with a TV remote in his hand.
Victoria turned her head and smiled at him. "It's time to think about the future, David. The United States is a nice place to be, Los Angeles to be exact. ”
Beckham frowned and didn't speak, he has a lot less smile on his face lately, except in front of the public media, which he has most of the time.
"I'm tired of Real Madrid's attitude." Victoria continued, "It's clear that they don't want to renew your contract, everybody here sees you as a nuisance. Leaving is the best way to go. ”
Beckham walked around and sat down, "Of course...... Leaving is the best way to go. But where do you go after you leave? ”
"Have you forgotten all the plans I made for you, David?"
Beckham shook his head slightly.
"Los Angeles is good, people there want you to go, you're going to get even higher treatment than here, and then we can ......"
Victoria didn't finish when Beckham interrupted: "But, it's a football desert there. ”
"David—" Victoria prolonged, "you should think about your life after retirement, you're not too small." ”
"Is thirty-one old?" Looking at his wife, Beckham smiled.
I must admit that the exhibition plan that my wife made for herself is very good, go to Los Angeles to play football, symbolically play for a few years, and then logically show to the entertainment industry, even if he retires from football, he can continue his career in other aspects. It's not for nothing that there are players who go to film after retiring, and there is one in England - Pooh. Jones, who played at Wimbledon, retired from Queens Park Parade and went to Hollywood, is now a consistent second-tier star.
But let's be honest, Beckham doesn't feel like he has the talent to drill. When the film crew of the movie "One Goal Becomes Fame" came to Real Madrid to shoot, he needed them to be actors, and he felt very awkward, compared to the feeling on the pitch, it was completely two worlds......
Unfortunately, his wife is very keen on these things.
Sometimes, he felt that he owed Victoria too much...... In order to take care of him, who played football in Madrid, Spain, she sacrificed her career in the UK and followed her to Madrid, which is outside of fashion and entertainment.
"Look at your feet." Victoria pointed to Beckham's legs, "It's full of injuries, I don't want to push your wheelchair and go out for a walk with you later, David." ”
Feeling his beloved wife's concern for him from these words, Beckham reached out and put his arm around his wife's shoulder: "How can it be so terrible? There are many retired players, but few are in wheelchairs. ”
The atmosphere was moving in the direction of the couple's beautiful nightlife, and at this time, the mobile phone on the table rang.
Beckham was also helpless about the ringing of the phone that ruined the atmosphere. He smiled at his wife, let go of the hand he was holding Victoria, then stood up and walked over to answer the phone.
"Hello...... Tony? ”
It was Donn's call.
"Hello, David."
"Is it another early congratulations on Merry Christmas?" Beckham asked with a smile.
"Ah, not this time. Shania will be going to Madrid in a few days, and she won't be able to spend this Christmas in England, so I wanted to spend a day with her. And then by the way...... Please have a meal with Victoria. You hired me in London last time, and I should have asked for it back this time. ”
Beckham, of course, knew that the return was just an excuse. It seems that the Forest manager has a "soft spot" for himself. The other party invited him so warmly, and he had nothing to refuse.
"Okay, I promised. Set a time and we'll see you then. ”
Hanging up the phone, Victoria was lying on the back of the sand watching him. "Is it as simple as just eating together?"
Beckham smiled: "Obviously not. ”
"Hey, David. Do you want to go back to England? Victoria asked suddenly.
Just like that time at the airport, Beckham was stunned for a moment, but this time he could no longer avoid answering by waving and smiling at his fans.
Victoria looked at him, waiting for his answer.
Beckham was silent for a while, and could only shake his head: "I don't know. ”
At first, he shook his head firmly and denied that he would not return to England, but now it has become "I don't know......