On the morning of January 1, Donn announced at the Nottingham City Stadium that Forest would be free to bring in David Brown next season. David Beckham. The news caused a sensation in both Spain and England. Everyone has speculated that Beckhanham will definitely go to Los Angeles when he leaves the Bernabeu, because his wife likes the Hollywood fancy world. I didn't expect ...... David Beckham, who has always listened to Victoria, once went against his wife's wishes and insisted on staying in Europe, at the center of world football.

Just a minute after the press conference, Nottingham Forest's official website was full screen with the news of David Beckham's free arrival.

At the same time, the No. 24 shirt with Beckham's name on it was put on the shelves at the Nottingham Forest merchandise store near the City Stadium, and then snapped up by Forest fans who came to hear about it in half a day.

This was all prepared for a long time, and Done still remembers that after Beckham went to the Los Angeles Galaxy, the Galaxy couldn't wait to sell Beckham's jersey in advance. So he suggested to Allen if he could try to sell the Forest jersey with Beckham's name in advance. Anyway, after half a season, Beckham will definitely be our people, it doesn't matter if you sell your jerseys early or late, you can make half a season's worth more money by selling your jerseys for half a season.

Alan thought it was a good idea, and he did it. The number of sales counted after the morning made him smile.

On the day Ruud van Nistrooy arrived, seven hundred and twenty jerseys were sold.

After announcing the news of Beckham's joining, 1,300 pieces were sold in half a day.

Almost twice as much as Van Nistelrooy. If it weren't for Alan. Adams deliberately controlled the number of jerseys, and I'm afraid more.

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Donn received two phone calls in the afternoon, the first of which was from Manchester United, and the person who called him was none other than Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.

"Tony, you've robbed my man again." Having said that, Don didn't hear the slightest anger on Ferguson's part in his tone.

So he grinned and replied: "Could it be that Manchester United are also secretly contacting Beckham's agent?" ”

"That can't be, we don't need Beckham, who is thirty-one." Ferguson's words are a bit ruthless, but they are also in line with his usual style, and those who are old and cannot keep up with the needs of the team must be eliminated. He only thinks about renewal from the perspective of the team.

Don whistled into the phone, and the answer was crisp.

"I just have one question. Hope to get your answer. I know David Beckham won't go back to England because of his feelings for Manchester United. He once said he wouldn't come back because he didn't want to be an enemy of Manchester United. How did you convince him? Ferguson admitted that he was surprised to learn that David Beckham had chosen to return to England to join Nottingham Forest. Don En's interest in this person also became stronger, so he couldn't wait to call.

'Quite simply, I told him that he could not be in the squad when Nottingham Forest played Manchester United. This condition can be guaranteed by the contract. ”

Ferguson let out an "ahhh The answer was similar to what he had guessed. However, this clause is usually used more in the Spanish league, and Real Madrid, where Beckham now plays, is a "veteran" who uses this clause. In fact, this is somewhat contrary to the principle of "fair play", because it is tantamount to weakening the opponent's strength in disguise. So Uruguayan defender Pablo, who was abandoned by Real Madrid. Garcia said it was a "poop clause."

Don Enken did this, and he really did anything to win over Beckham.

"However, he refused." Donn continued, taking Ferguson by surprise.

"Refuse?"

He did not accept this condition. Do you know what he told me? Sir. ”

"Tell me about it." Ferguson was silent for a moment, then said.

"I'm a professional footballer, so I agreed to sign with Forest. It's part of the Forest team. Refusing to play because of feelings for Manchester United is against work ethic. These are his exact words. ”

This time Ferguson was silent for so long that Donn thought the phone was disconnected.

After a long moment, Don heard a faint sigh on the other end of the line.

"I'm still wondering, how did you convince him to go against that woman in Victoria?"

Ferguson hated Victoria by all known people, and someone once asked Ferguson at a party: "If you were given a pistol and a bullet, who would you shoot?" Arsene Wenger or Victoria? Ferguson laughed and said, "Can you give me two?" This shows the extent of his dislike for Victoria. So he wasn't surprised at all when he said that, Donn.

'I don't think I was able to convince him to go against Victoria, I didn't even try to convince Beckham to do so, he loves his wife a lot, I can see it.'

A voice came from the other side of the phone: "Hmph. ”

Don wasn't impressed. "It was David who convinced himself, and then Victoria."

"Convince yourself?"

Donn closed his eyes and remembered that he was still a football fan, and he knew everything about Real Madrid this season, and it was almost like a thrilling, suspenseful movie. His only regret is that he didn't see the end of the movie, as he crossed over before the end of the season. But he saw the turning point in this movie that changed the established ending and the return of the key characters, and it was not difficult to guess what that ending was.

'Beckham's career hasn't been going well since he left Manchester United. Although he is making more and more money, he has achieved zero accolades on the football field. ”

Ferguson continued: "I said a long time ago that without Victoria, he could have achieved much more than he has now. But he didn't listen, he loved that woman...... This bastard who gets carried away by love. ”

Don waited quietly for Ferguson to finish before continuing: "However, the first few seasons at Real Madrid were so-so, and his huge commercial value gave him an unshakable position in the team. He...... Almost never been left out of the list. But this season. After Capello went to Real Madrid, everything changed. David Beckham himself is no longer taken seriously, and even the clubs that have always supported him are planning to get him out. The media said he was the culprit for Real Madrid's three seasons of nothing, and the fans took their anger out on every player for the team's poor record, including David Beckham. There are factions within the team, the atmosphere in the dressing room is a mess, the manager's distrust, frequent injuries, and the fiasco of the World Cup have led to the exclusion of the national team from the squad...... He's on the verge of being finished. ”

This time Ferguson didn't speak. Instead, he waited quietly for Don to continue.

"He's only 31 years old, and he's going to spend the last years of his career in a shabby place like America. I don't think there's any difference in essence between going to the US and going to Qatar – it's both deserts. Actually, I didn't say anything. My persuasion failed, and he took out the family as a shield. I couldn't go any further. But I'm sure David Beckham must be very unhappy with the current situation. ”

What's the situation? A situation that is almost abandoned by the whole world - everyone can show off their might in front of themselves and pronounce their own death sentences. Faces with gloating smiles stared at him, expecting him to make mistakes, expecting him to be unlucky, expecting him to fall into the abyss of hell from which he will never recover...... It's a very uncomfortable feeling.

It's a desperate situation. Instead, Beckham saw clearly what he really needed - money? He's made enough and will continue to do so. He is not short of money. Honor? A professional player has won almost all the championships he can win in a club. The World Cup, given his age, doesn't have much hope...... He has no shortage of honors.

So what is he missing?

“…… What he lacks is respect. It's not respect for him, the world's number one entertainment star, or any heartthrob. It's respect as a professional footballer. Most people mention him only as a soft egg who makes money with his face and wife, and his football skills are mediocre and he can collect thousands of favors. Just because he's beautiful. Didn't the Spanish media say what it takes to be successful as a player? You need to have a nice face first, and then you need to work hard to improve your skills. The face is the most important thing. How about the legs...... Not care. You see, everybody thinks so, and Beckham is not reconciled. He's going to prove once again that he's still a good professional and that his feet are more important than his face. But if he goes to the United States, it will completely confirm everyone's opinion of him, and he will not even have a chance to fight back. So he can't go, he's going to stay in Europe, and prove him to those who doubt him and look down on him. David Beckham, first and foremost, was a good player. ”

So, he chose Nottingham Forest, which was willing to give him a chance to prove himself again. Ferguson continued.

Don laughed on the other end of the phone: "Let's just say that. I just told David that he was a professional footballer for a day before he announced his retirement for a day, and nothing else. ”

Beckham had grown up watching Alex Ferguson, and the Lord believed that Donn's words made sense.

"If he had listened to me earlier and stayed away from that woman, he wouldn't have come to this point......" Ferguson said with some indignation.

Tang Enle was happy: "Sir, love is irrational, who can say it clearly?" ”

"You bachelor knows a lot, do you?"

"Love is written like this, haha!"

Ferguson was happy when he heard Donn say this: "Don't be too happy, Tony. When Beckham comes, Victoria's woman will take care of you. When is your birthday? When the time comes, I'll send you a gun and a bullet as a gift. ”

"Can you send me a few more magazines?" I didn't expect Don to ask so rhetorically.

"What do you want so much to do?"

"Because I have too many enemies." Don shrugged.

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Ferguson's call was understandable, but the second person who called was something Donn didn't expect.

"I'm here to congratulate you, why does it sound so cold, Mr. Donne?" Billy. Woolks asked rhetorically on the phone in his peculiarly strange tone. The owner of this voice made Don not feel good at all.

"Why did David Beckham call me to congratulate him on his transfer?" Tang En replied coldly, not appreciating it at all.

"Aren't we in the same boat?" Woolks' strange tone was even worse, and Don shuddered.

"Who's in the same boat with you?"

"Ah, it's all Wood's fault. He always told me about his loyalty to the club and I got tired of hearing it. Now Wood is your player and I'm his agent. Aren't we in the same boat? Nottingham Forest's results are good and famous, and my Wood's money is guaranteed. ”

"You're Wood?" Don snorted. The most unhappy thing about him is that since he had this Woods, Wood seems to have become more estranged from him. I don't know if it was instigated by Woods.

"Our Wood. Mr. Donn. Woolks quickly changed his tune.

But today, Wooks's attitude is quite strange, not as tough as in the past.

Don felt that there must be something behind it. It's definitely not as simple as a congratulations. A flash of inspiration flashed through his mind.

"Mr. Woods, you're not going to come to me again to talk about Wood's salary, are you?"

Woolks laughed over there. Hearing his laughter, Don got goosebumps. "You're smart, Mr. Donn. Ah, but...... I'm just here to remind you that I'm not really trying to negotiate with you. After all, Wood and his mom are against me coming back to you for money. I'm just reminding you that if you want to restructure the team's salary structure in the future, you must remember to pay so much for you guys. Wood. ”

"It's amazing. The insatiable wolf also has time to shut up? Don scoffed.

"Oh, it's even weirder. Is it true that the hairy Mr. Don is going to take the initiative to talk to me about Wood's salary? To be honest, I think 75,000 is still low......" I didn't expect Woods to rebel against the army, which made Don En speechless for a moment.

"No, I didn't mean to talk to you." Don gritted his teeth. This person is even more shameless than himself, and he dares to climb the pole if he is given a bamboo pole. Don't think about what to do if you fall.

To Donn's mouth, Woods smiled happily on the other end of the phone. "But I think Beckham would be a good teacher for Wood, so I'm going to congratulate you, Mr. Donne."

'David Beckham is a right-sided midfielder. George. Wood is a midfielder, Mr. Woods who doesn't understand football. ”

"Who says they're a teacher-student relationship on the football field? Don't you think that Beckham's arrival can help George's wood better open the door to entertainment and fashion? ”

Hearing Woods say this, Don was really stunned. He really didn't think about the impact of Beckham's arrival on the rest of the field from the sidelines.

"So I want to thank you, Mr. Donn. You've done me a great favor. I'm worried that no one will show up to tell George how wonderful another world is. Laughing, Woods hung up.

Don was stunned in the office with his mobile phone that had ended the call.

For now, George. Wood is still a qualified professional footballer, but if it is really like Uks said, what will happen to Beckham, a business superstar, when he comes, he has no idea at all. He can't do anything now but pray, George. Wood, as his name suggests, is a complete piece of wood, interested in nothing but football, and wants nothing but football.

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Just when Donn was on the phone with Ferguson and Woods, at the regular press briefing for Real Madrid training in Spain, Capello also gave his own response to the matter. Exactly as Donn knew, the old man declared David Beckham's days at Real Madrid to be at the end of his days because it was a totally naked betrayal.

"When you have a contract with one team that you have to fulfill, how can you publicly announce that you are going to play for another team after half a season? Doing so is the biggest disrespect to the team you're playing for. Since he doesn't think he's a part of Real Madrid anymore, I'm happy to do it, and he won't play a single minute for Real Madrid for the next half of the season! After the Italian coach said the above with a blushing face, except for Beckham and Donn, there was an uproar.

There have been many things about discord between coaches and players in world football, but Capello may be the first to do such a desperate thing and announce it publicly.

What does it mean to not be able to play for half a season? There is no guarantee of status, and no one knows what kind of Beckham Beckham will be bought by Nottingham Forest. As a result, some English media analyzed that Capello was revenge on Nottingham Forest, asking them to spend a high salary to support a player who was 31 years old and had no guarantee of state.

The Spanish media believes that this is not actually Capello's decision alone, and it is more likely that the order issued by the club's top management is just carried out. Because the team now needs to do a big purge, then the most famous Beckham is the perfect negative example, which can shock the players and can also show Real Madrid's determination to usher in a new life.

What a great strategy.

After seeing the news, Don called Beckham and learned that David was not affected in any way, which was not expected by him, and Don was relieved. It may seem that some things may change, but some things will never change.

The media were excited, portraying Capello's announcement as a provocation to Nottingham Forest, and eagerly anticipating Tony. How will Donn, the character manager, fight back against Capello, who is also full of personality.

So the next day, Wilford surrounded the media, and the team's regular press conference reporters were completely unconcerned about Forest's recent results and training, and only asked Donn what he thought of Capello's words.

Everyone was thinking that Donn would slap the table and scold or taunt Real Madrid with the sarcasm he was good at.

Unexpectedly, Donn's reaction to this disappointed everyone.

He didn't point the finger at Real Madrid and Capello, but at the media that hyped up the matter.

'I wonder why I was not the manager of Real Madrid and not the president of their club, so why did that club ask me about its decision. Do you think I know anything inside? Then I tell you, I know as much as you do, if not as much. From Capello's standpoint, I understand that. But I'm also sure that Mr. Capello will see the qualities in David that impress him, just as David did with me. It won't be long, ladies and gentlemen, I promise, just this half season. ”

It's not that Don foresaw the future in advance to say that. It is only because at this moment that Don deeply understands how strong Beckham's belief and determination are, that he dares to guarantee in front of such a multimedia.

After all, no matter how familiar the future is, it is possible to change, but the character of the person will not change. It predestined a person's words and deeds, and these words and deeds in turn determined his fate.

David. David Beckham's destiny is to regain respect and leave the Bernabeu with pride to create a new future at Nottingham Forest.