Henry is about to transfer!

The Bernabeu? Meacha? Camp Nou? Alp?

Public opinion on Fleet Street is increasingly tilting in favor of Henry's inevitable move away this summer.

The suspense is just where he'll end up going.

Unusual signs of something unusual within Millwall have been noted.

Millwall has always been quick to cut through the mess and never dragged his feet.

The news of the renewal of the first-team players has been encouraging the Lions fans, for whom their team is good enough and it is not uncommon for a star to come to Millwall, as long as the original team can stay, it is worth celebrating.

As for leaving, Makellele's transfer to Real Madrid was also announced in June, and Makelele's deal was unintentionally completed in July.

Fans have feelings of regret and regret for Makelele's departure, but as Fleet Street analyzed, they can understand.

At Millwall, it was difficult for Makelle to go any further.

Ask a hundred Lions fans, who are the three or five most important players on the team?

Larsson, Nedved, Southgate, Thierry Henry, Andrea Pirlo, Ronaldinho are the most frequent names.

Originally, offensive players are more brilliant than defensive players, and they are more sought after, remember, and this is the norm on the football field.

It is only in the kind of team that is weak in attack but can succeed that the defensive players stand out and are regarded as the mainstay.

However, Millwall's offense is a gorgeous mess, and Makelele is important, but he can't get more fame. His radiance. Completely overshadowed by Millwall's efficient horrific assault group.

It just so happened that Makelele transferred to Real Madrid. The team that needs to improve its defense is the most important, since Capello left, the team that won the league championship and ranked second in the league, the defense of the three seasons is simply miserable, can anyone imagine Real Madrid's defensive statistics of conceding 62 goals in 38 league games?

In a sense, Makelele just wants to come to the Bernabeu as a "savior", he is a defensive player, and he defends. to bring the champion!

This was the "new challenge" he told Aldridge wanted to transfer.

Millwall has developed from a commoner, or a man, to a wealthy club after six years, and the nobility is not to talk about, but the club's fame, influence, record, and attention have made them giants, especially when the club also has a top course to match.

The same. The value and income of players have also risen.

They have money, and most of the players who used to live in the Millwall community have moved out. That's their freedom.

Aldridge lives here and now sees the faces of some young players the most.

For example, De Rossi and Ronaldo, who grew up, do not have to live in the dormitory of young players in the youth team, but have their own apartments.

Aldrich asks Evan to choose a new house of his choice, he wants to end his current single life, and the idea of marriage is already in his mind, or rather, it is a little late.

Until then, though, he's going to live in his old apartment.

Summer work at the club is in full swing, and Aldridge has put Henry aside for the time being, he has other work to do.

Sell Players!

This is certainly not selling first-team players, if you want to sell first-team players, why renew your contract?

Just as last year they sold a group of players of age to Leeds United, this year Millwall still need to put some players up for sale.

They have reached the age where they have to play, the intensity of the youth team, the quality of the game, the quality of the game, can no longer provide them with experience to improve better, if Millwall continue to keep them, but not give them the opportunity to play, it will definitely make them "wasted" at the most critical age group!

The cost investment of the youth team is huge, and it is the basic goal to be able to pump blood to the first team, and what the first team does not want can be exchanged for real money, and the investment in this piece may be profitable, which is better than smashing it.

Whether it's a youth team or a reserve team, every summer there are always players who are targeted by teams in the lower leagues, and the club lets them leave freely after being told that they will give them up, while those who are old enough to play will be offered a coaching contract to transfer if they want to.

Aldridge has the right to transfer youth and reserve team players directly to Najib, who has the right to make the decision, but only under the top league, and if there is an invitation from a top league club, Aldridge needs to make the final decision.

Najib's vision and professionalism are absolutely fine, Aldrich trusts him very much, over the years, Nagy has not let go of any of the hope stars in Aldrich's eyes, even if he does, it is Aldrich who decides, and it is to the point where he must let go as a last resort, such as Cahill and Bresciano and their departure.

While Aldridge was reviewing a list of players sent by Nagy, he received a call from the club asking to meet him about the player's transfer.

Aldrich was immediately pleased when he heard the visitor's name, and told the club to tell the other party, and he waited for the visitor in his apartment.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, Aldrich waited for someone to come.

He opened the door of his house, stretched out his hand to the man in a suit and leather shoes outside the door, and said, "Hello, Jose, the last time we met, it should have been almost two years ago, right?" ”

"Hello, Mr. Hall."

Someone called, Mourinho.

The last time he met Aldridge was when Millwall played Barcelona in the Champions League group stage the year before.

But at that time, Mourinho was not the protagonist, he was only a small role to assist Van Gaal.

What is he doing today?

Serve Aldrich?

Of course not!

This summer, Mourinho has already made up his mind in his mind.

No more being a translator, no more assistant coaches!

Lao Tzu is going to do it alone!

At this time, Mourinho's appearance is still slightly green, which is relative to the appearance standard of many coaches in football, in front of Aldridge. He's so much more mature!

Mourinho has a serious expression. It looks a little restrained. He came alone, walked into the living room under Aldridge's warm reception, sat down on the sofa, and said straight to the point: "Mr. Hall, I am here as the new manager of Benfica FC and want to talk to you about the transfer of two players. ”

There was tea on the table, and Aldridge had prepared it in advance, and he sat opposite Mourinho with his legs crossed. Raise your hand and signal the other person to continue.

'One is Paulo Ferreira and the other is Hugo Viana, both Portuguese players and given that they don't have any more opportunities to develop at Millwall, I think they can grow better when they go back to the domestic league and Millwall brought them in at almost no cost and Benfica want to take those two players away for £4 million.

Mourinho said in all seriousness that this was probably the first time in his life that he enjoyed the power of a manager, waving a cheque to bring in the players he liked.

Pacos Ferreira was a first-team substitute at right wing-back. Viana is still in the reserves, an attacker. The performance is good.

The two add up to £4 million?

This is significantly ridiculously low.

But adding a few more is not too much.

After all, Viana has not proved anything, and Ferreira has only appeared in the secondary game, so it is unknown whether he can take on the heavy responsibility.

"Sorry, Jose, you're late."

Aldrich laughed frankly.

Mourinho frowned and asked: "Have Millwall already sold these two players?" We haven't heard any offers from other clubs. ”

Aldridge shrugged: "No, because Millwall's transfer window is halfway closed, we will not let go of any first-team players, especially if Ferreira has just renewed his contract, this is our tradition, to determine the squad earlier, to prepare earlier, so as to ensure the stability of the team and lay the foundation for the new season." Actually, if we're going to do business, we're basically going to get everything settled between the end of the season and the opening of the transfer window, so you're late. ”

"But before"

"Yes, Millwall did let go of players in preparation before, but, like you said, before, that was before, and now Millwall, not the Millwall."

Aldridge smiled, Mourinho frowned, and he sighed: "So, Viana will be in the first team in the new season?" ”

'No, we're thinking of taking him out on loan but not for sale because he has potential and we'll decide his future at the right time, if he can play for the first team, we'll stay, otherwise, sell him, but not now.'

Mourinho pondered for a moment and said: "So, can Viana be loaned to Benfica? He's back in the domestic league, in a familiar environment, and that's good for him to grow. ”

Aldridge shook his head and said: "Sorry, we considered sending him on loan to the Portuguese league, but Benfica is not on the list of clubs we are considering. ”

Mourinho didn't understand at all at this moment, and asked rhetorically: "What is it for?" I can guarantee his playing time, I've seen the footage of him training in the reserves, it's impressive. ”

Aldrich smiled and said softly: "Jose, the reason, it's better not to say." ”

"No, if you respect me, tell me honestly."

"Well, if you insist on listening, then I'll be open and honest. We don't think Benfica will be able to provide Viana with a stable workout environment. ”

Mourinho wondered: "What do you mean? ”

"Well, Benfica has invited a new coach, you, a young coach who has never coached before, Jose, I appreciate you and am optimistic about you, but, I am not the boss of Benfica, nor am I a powerful figure on the board, so, I have confidence in you, but Benfica may not have enough patience for you. Today we are sending Viana on loan to Benfica, and if you leave in six months, the rest of his time at Benfica may be wasted. ”

Mourinho showed a smile, as if he was dismissive, and then shook his head slightly and said to Aldrich: "Mr. Hall, I originally thought that we were the same kind of people, young, passionate, full of motivation to realize dreams, and would put them into action in a down-to-earth manner, but when you became famous, you became vulgar and hypocritical, in fact, your subtext is: I, Jose Mourinho, the promise I made to you, the playing time promised to Viana, is worthless, bullshit!" Right? ”

Aldrich smiled and shook his head, "No, if you know me, you will know that I am telling the truth." For example, I have a good relationship with a manager who is in charge of a League One club, his name is David Moyes, he came to Preston North End in the middle of the season, he asked me on loan, I agreed, why? Because I'm sure his promise will come true, Preston are at the bottom of the league at that time, how bad can it be? David Moyes will definitely lead the team to the second half of the season, and his assurance is reliable. But what about you? The club you're at now is called Benfica, one of the big three clubs in Portugal, how high are the expectations of Benfica club? Can you guarantee that the board will be absolutely satisfied and lead the team to the full season? Is it guaranteed to stabilize the position with a record worthy of Benfica's status? You can't guarantee it, so I say that there is an element of instability in Benfica. ”

Mourinho stood up with a mocking smile, pointed at Aldridge as if he wanted to say something more, and finally turned away directly, and when he walked out of Aldrich's house, his eyes became extremely sharp and his expression was slightly hideous.

Someday!

I'll prove I'm better than you!

At that time, will you still be able to talk to me with such an attitude? Question me?! (To be continued......)