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Chapter 683 Volume Six Crimson Mallorca Holiday

Ever since Tang En rudely rejected Heidshade's offer that day, there was no further news about Ribery's new contract.Tang En suppressed the anger in his heart, and hurried back to Nottingham to deal with the mess, and completed the commentary work on BBC-5.When he was angry in his heart, his words became even more poisonous, so the poor German, because of his poor performance in the finals, was sarcastically ridiculed by Tang En in the commentary.

During this time, there has been more and more news in the media about Real Madrid's pursuit of Ribéry. Like the pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid are very good at using every factor at their disposal to pave the way for their transfer activities. , Public opinion is a very important means.

Tang En saw Hydeshade once, but it was in newspapers and TV news.

He appeared in the bright sunshine of Madrid, Spain wearing sunglasses, and mysteriously stated that he was only in Spain for vacation surrounded by reporters.

It would take a fool to believe he was really on vacation.

Sure enough, within a few days, he took the initiative to stand up and accepted an interview with "Marca", talking about Real Madrid's pursuit of Ribery.

"...Yes, I know Real Madrid are interested in Frank. To be honest, although Frank and I want to stay at Nottingham Forest, after all, he became famous in that team. But there is no player in the world. You can't be tempted when facing an invitation from Real Madrid... Do you know what I mean? That's what I mean. Real Madrid is the best club of the [-]th century. To play in such a team is a lot of professional players dream……"

The meaning of these words could not be clearer. He admitted that he had been in contact with Real Madrid, and also expressed that Ribery hoped to join Real Madrid.

Seeing this news, Tang En couldn't sit still any longer. Before flying back to England from Austria, he couldn't wait to call Ribery at the airport.

"Frank, I think we should talk alone."

Franck Ribery is on holiday to soothe his "broken heart" at the Euros.His French team went home in the group stage. The best player in the European Champions Cup and the national team honor tour of the European Footballer ended early, which can be regarded as a blow to him.

"But, boss... I'm on vacation now..." Franck Ribery's voice flickered.Yes, "flickering", just like a signal light fluctuating in the wind and rain, it is bright and dark, and it is not clear.

"I can go to you, don't worry, I won't ask you for air ticket money. Haha!" Tang En tried his best 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 phone for a while, and Ribery's voice came again: "Mallorca."

This name made Tang En stunned for a moment. He is not someone who loves traveling and knows all the tourist attractions all over the world by heart.But he also knew what country the name represented.Mallorca, translated into "Mallorca" in China, is also the name of a La Liga team.

So Ribery is in Spain?

At this time, under this background, this place... Tang En couldn't help but think about other aspects.

"Then I'll go find you." Tang En made a decision. Some things can't be explained without a face-to-face meeting. Face-to-face communication will also help Tang En know Ribery's true thoughts.When it comes to convincing someone, talking in person is more effective than talking on the phone.

This time, Ribery was silent for a long time, and then he said: "Boss, you have been busy for more than a month, you should go and rest..."

Tang En smiled: "Not busy, not busy, cursing people on TV is not busy. Besides, Mallorca is a tourist destination. I just happened to go to your place to relax."

This time Ribery has no reason to refuse.

"Okay, boss, if you want to come, I'll pick you up at the airport."

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When the European Cup came to an end, Twain did not go back to England directly with Mortensen and the others, but booked a direct flight from Austria to Mallorca, Spain.Then he bought a few fancy short-sleeved shirts, shorts, and a straw hat in a local store. After putting on a set of outfits, he really looked like a tourist.

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

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

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

"May I ask where you are going?"

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

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"Frank!" Hydeshade's voice sounded a little exasperated on the phone. "How could you agree to meet Tang En?"

"Bruno, you make it difficult for me. He insists on coming, what can I do?" Ribery is also in a bad mood, and has been devastated by the recent transfer.He said he was here for vacation, but in fact he frowned every day, turning a blind eye to the beautiful scenery and people in front of his eyes.How could you be in the mood?This was actually Bruno's idea, let him hide from Tang En here, let him handle everything, and wait for the result.

"Just reject him!"

"Impossible!" The voices of both of them became louder. "I know the boss's character very well. The more you refuse, the more he will come. He must do what he decides."

"Then tear your skin apart..."

"Haven't you figured it out, Bruno? I'm his player and I'm tearing up with him? Don't you know how he treats people who fall out with him?"

"The one who didn't understand the situation is you, Frank. If you are tougher, you will be the man in the white jersey next season. Do you still care about how he treats the betrayers?"

The last word irritated Ribery, and he was stunned for a while while holding the phone. "Bruno, I believe you, you deal with Real Madrid. But the boss I think I have to meet him anyway, I have no reason to refuse him, and I don't want to fall out with him. After all, who is in Give me the chance to be the Franck Ribery when I was at my worst?"

Franck Ribery hung up the phone after saying this decisively.

Hydeshade over there looked at the phone in his hand and cursed angrily: "Idiot! My efforts will be in vain if I meet him! Who do you think Tony Twain is, Frank?"

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Under the bright sunshine of the Iberian Peninsula, Ribery smiled and took the small suitcase from Tang En.

"Spain is really a good place. It's much better than the ghostly weather in England." Tang En looked up at the clear blue sky. He was wearing sunglasses, so he wasn't afraid that the bright sun would burn his eyes. "You can pick places, Frank."

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

Sure enough, Ribery just smiled and did not continue this topic.

Seeing his favorite general, Tang En's restless heart finally calmed down a little.He knew that if Ribery insisted on not seeing him, then this matter would be dangerous.As long as Liberican meets him, it means that there is still room for maneuver in this matter.

In the taxi to the hotel where they were staying, Dunn and Ribery sat side by side at the back.Pop songs in Spanish were playing on the radio in the car, but neither of them spoke first.

The atmosphere is really uncomfortable.

It was Tang En who spoke first. After all, he came to solve the problem, not to really enjoy the trip with Franck Ribery in Mallorca.

"Should I comfort you first, Frank?"

"Ok?"

"The French team is in this European Cup..." In the last group match between the French team and the Italian team, Twain was a guest commentator. After two people, one is Benzema and the other is Ribery.

Ribery's performance is obvious to all, almost everyone gave up, only he is still running, running, breaking through, crossing, shooting... fighting for the chance to score.During the four years at Nottingham Forest, Twain's style has long been engraved in his bones. The "Nottingham Forest style" of never giving up until the end of the game and never admitting defeat in the face of difficulties has also become his Ribery style.

Unfortunately, no matter how powerful a person is, he is only one person.Football is a team sport, and his efforts are all the more dazzling and heart-wrenching against the backdrop of the cowardice and incompetence of the other ten people.In the end, Franck Ribery did not bring victory to the national team either, and the French team, the favorite to win the championship, went home again in the group stage.

The game is over, the Italians are carnival, they narrowly escaped, won the right to qualify for the group.The French were downcast, but who noticed the anger in Ribery's eyes?
Hearing Twain mentioning this matter, Ribery smiled a little: "Hey, the games are over, I don't think about it for a long time. How can there be such a good thing in the world? I won the championship by myself. This season ...I am very satisfied. As a professional player, I have won all the club honors that can be taken."

Dunn glanced at Franck Ribery in front of him.

After that, the two never spoke again until the taxi arrived at the destination.

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In the room, Tang En watched the waiter retreat and close the door, and he was finally able to speak out what he was holding back in his heart.

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

Franck Ribery smiled: "It looks very similar from your appearance."

"I just don't want the following conversation to be too serious...I know what you are doing here, and I also know what your manager is doing." Tang En's expression still unknowingly became serious. "I want to hear your thoughts."

"Mine? I..." After a moment of silence, as if he had made up his mind, Ribery continued, "Boss, do you want to hear the truth or lies?"

"Who wants to hear lies? Tell the truth." Dunn waved his hand.

"To be honest, I always feel that the treatment is a bit low..."

"The salary increase is proposed, the club is not unreasonable..."

"But, boss... hey, let me tell the truth. I don't think the current financial situation of the club can meet my requirements."

Tang En didn't speak, and Ribery didn't continue after finishing this, and the two just looked at each other.

"Okay, let's put these messy things aside and take me to eat, I'm hungry." Tang En rubbed his stomach and smiled at Ribery, "Your treat."

Ribery also smiled: "No problem."

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Tang En didn't really plan to vacation in a picturesque tourist destination, how could he have the luxury of time here?The next day he decided to fly back to the UK, and a lot of things were waiting.

"It's really a short vacation." Now that I have packed my luggage—in fact, there is nothing to pack. A small suitcase is just a few sets of clothes, and there is nothing else, not even tourist souvenirs. I didn't even buy it——in the room, Ribery looked at the suitcase on the bed and said.

Tang En stood on the terrace outside the door, overlooking the blue sea and blue sky outside.

"It's so blue here. Compared with England, Spain is indeed full of attractions..."

"If you like, the boss can buy a villa here, and you can come here every summer." Franck Ribery pretended not to understand what Tang En said.

"If you really want to stay for a long time, you can't do it, Frank." Tang En recovered and said with a smile, "When it's windy and rainy, the calm sea is no fun. Beautiful things must be short-lived. I still want to advise you Stay in Nottingham."

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

"But in the eyes of the outside media, you are already infinitely close to Real Madrid, aren't you?" On this day, Tang En paid attention to the Spanish newspapers bought locally. Although he couldn't read Spanish, Ribery's photos and The name is still recognizable.After Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer quickly developed in the direction of "farce", the appearance of Frank Ribery re-stimulated Real Madrid fans and Spaniards.

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

Tang En smiled, such words were more like empty promises. "Can you tell me how much is appropriate?"

This time, Ribery hesitated, and then kicked the ball to the agent: "This has to be discussed with Bruno, boss. He is fully responsible."

Hearing these words, Tang En nodded vigorously.

"You should know that your agent has contacted me, right? Then you must have known the result, right?"

Ribery nodded silently.

"15." Tang En sighed. "I thought that was just an excuse and cover used by Hydeshade to let you transfer successfully, to force us to accept the reality 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 come up with such a high renewal price. In order to build that... new stadium, I have to live with my wallet and pick up cheap transfers. The other side negotiated several times ... I really, really hope you understand the club's situation."

He said it with such sincerity that you couldn't doubt that he had an ulterior motive when he said it.Ribery remained silent.

"I hate to say it, but I want you to think about it. A team like Real Madrid is not where you want to go, only Nottingham Forest is your home. Do you hate your teammates, hate us coaches, Hate those fans?"

"No, boss. I don't hate anyone." Ribery shook his head. "I think the four seasons at Nottingham Forest were the most enjoyable four seasons since I became a professional player. Until now sometimes I dare not I believe that Franck Ribery, who is on the brink of unemployment in Boulogne, will one day win the Champions League, and it will be two consecutive times."

"Then why do you have to leave?"

"Boss, I didn't say that I must leave. But I hope that the reward I get can be directly proportional to what I give."

"We offered you a new contract, but your agent threw it into the trash can without even looking at it, and then pointed at my nose and told me: the club is not sincere!" Dunn raised his voice. "I admit that it is impossible for the club to renew your contract with a weekly salary of 15. But can you consider the difficulties of the club and make some concessions? Your agent will bite 15. There is no such thing in the world. In such a negotiation, I even think he is deliberately threatening me..."

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

Tang En glanced at him: "What you said is the truth. In fact, there are some things I've always wanted to say to you, but I don't know if it's appropriate to say it. Nottingham Forest fans like you very much, and your teammates also like you very much." , your popularity within the team is very, very good. We just won the Champions League for two consecutive seasons and the league title last season. No matter how you look at it, the team and you are on the rise. We Together, there are still many, many championships to win. You can sacrifice a little bit of economic interests now, and you can get more benefits. I really don’t understand what is the use of moving to Real Madrid, or must have a weekly salary of 15? 12 The difference between 15 and 20 is only [-]. In fact, you don’t need [-] at all... Is it useful to get more weekly salary? Without honor, you will be forgotten soon. In this world, unless you can continue to win championships and victories , otherwise it’s useless to sit on the bench and get [-] a week. Do you know what I mean, Frank? Many times, honor is far more important than money.”

Ribery was silent.

Tang En raised his wrist and looked at his watch: "I have to go, there are still a lot of things waiting for me in Nottingham. You can continue to take a vacation here..."

"No, boss. Actually I can follow..."

He waved his hand: "I said that those of you who have participated in the European Cup are allowed to take an extra week off, and then you have to rest for a full week. If you don't take a good rest, what's the condition of your body, and it will be over when the season starts. Physically More important than anything else. You can relax here, the sea and sky in Spain are so blue!" He patted Franck Ribery on the shoulder, lifted the small suitcase from the bed, and put the straw hat on his head. The dress left Mallorca, Spain, a resort under the blue sea and blue sky.

(End of this chapter)