Legend of Fengshen

Chapter 988 Interfering in Internal Affairs
Zhang Yuan doesn't understand why such remarks appear, is it just because of Liverpool's Champions League seat? !He didn't know, but he still responded solemnly: "I never said, I want to leave! I have only been here for a year, and I hope to play for Liverpool for a long time! Whether I can get a seat in the Champions League depends on my departure. No it doesn't matter!"

After the game, Klopp also responded to Gerrard's red card. Like Zhang Yuan, he also defended Gerrard, saying that Gerrard is a good man.

Whether Gerrard is a good person or not is relative. The Red Army captain has received red cards quite a few times.

Soon after the game, the FA's penalty list came out. In addition to the normal one-game suspension due to the red card, Gerrard will also be punished with an additional three-game suspension. Liverpool immediately proposed the above, but this is more It was just a gesture. Gerrard's malicious foul evidence was sufficient. The FA quickly rejected Liverpool's appeal and maintained the four-match suspension.

Gerrard was in a very bad mood, and he was very worried about his future.

Zhang Yuan is also very concerned about the issue of Gerrard's departure. Gerrard's tactical status in Klopp's plan has obviously declined. Maybe Gerrard's departure is not so important to Klopp. After all, what he wants to build is a young team.

Zhang Yuan likes Gerrard very much. This is his idol. Emotionally speaking, he hopes that Gerrard will stay for another season. He hopes that the stable Liverpool will be able to hit the championship next season and complete Gerrard's league. The championship dream, but he is also very entangled, he does not want to interfere too much with the Liverpool team's business strategy.

After stabilizing for a few days, Zhang Yuan's emotions still overcame his reason, and he once again intervened in some of the team's strategies. On this day, he made an appointment with Ian Al for an interview.

In Ian Ayre's office, Zhang Yuan asked the team to continue to keep Gerrard, and the reason he gave was very weird.

"We are now in a transition period. The team needs a veteran like Steve. Maybe he can't play a lot of energy on the court, but he is the best candidate to stabilize the locker room. I don't think next season I can take on the responsibility of captain!"

"Hey, Zhang Yuan, I want him to stay just like you, but we really can't do anything about it. Steve has his request, and the reasons you said are very good! We have talked to his agent many times recently. , but their asking price is still more than we can bear! He is 34 years old! If he wants to stay, he must accept a large salary cut, do you think he will accept it?! If yes, we can renew one A one-year contract!" Ian Ayre said.

Zhang Yuan thought for a while, and said to Ian Ayre: "It is impossible for you to quote him too low! He is the captain, and he has his dignity, but I will try to get him to accept a one-year contract and lower myself. Salary requirements! How about it?!"

"Hello, Steve! I'm Yuan Zhang!" After returning home, Yuan Zhang called Gerald non-stop.

"Oh, hello!" Gerald replied casually.

"Do you have time tonight?! Let's have a meal together?!" Zhang Yuan asked.

Gerald agreed, and his relationship with Zhang Yuan was pretty good, but the two of them didn't have much time for a meal appointment. After putting down the phone, Gerald was a little confused. He guessed that Zhang Yuan must be busy.

Regarding contract renewal, he has no expectations after the red card. At present, his agent is actively looking for a next home. There will be many teams who want him. The key is what choice he will make. At present, he hopes to choose American Major League.

The major leagues are where many veterans in Europe retire. The salary there may not be the highest in the gold rush, but the level is relatively good, and the United States is a good place. The living habits and other aspects are not too different from England. It takes a lot of adaptation. If you go to the Middle East or China, you and your family may feel like living in a birdcage, which is inconvenient.

There is also a reason for not wanting to choose other small clubs. It is impossible for a small club to give him a high salary, and he still has to cut his salary. It may not be as powerful as Liverpool, but it will definitely not be as high as going to the gold rush. The club is not very competitive competitively, so what if I play well, can I still win the championship? !It's better to earn more money and see life in the United States.

Arrived at the reserved Chinese restaurant in the evening, Zhang Yuan waited there early, Gerald exchanged pleasantries with him, then sat down on the chair, looking curiously at the table, where a pot was placed.

Zhang Yuan invited him to eat mandarin duck hot pot. This Chinese restaurant does not serve hot pot, but Zhang Yuan came to make a reservation in person. The boss was overjoyed, and Zhang Yuan’s condition was met. Of course, it is hard to feel authentic, but the oil is definitely not gutter oil.

Gerald was so unaccustomed to spicy food that he couldn't stand it after one bite.

"Haha, it's a good thing you didn't go to my hometown! We eat spicy food every day there!" Zhang Yuan said with a smile, "Try this, it must not be spicy!"

Zhang Yuan pointed to the clear soup, and it could be seen that Gerald must not eat Chinese food very often, and he is very clumsy with chopsticks.

"Steve, I really want to say sorry to you!" The two ate a few mouthfuls, and Zhang Yuan suddenly put down his chopsticks and said to Gerald like this.

"Ah!" Gerrard was a little stunned, what apology is this kid giving me? !Gerald was at a loss as to what he had done to apologize to me.

"I still remember when I first came here, you helped me a lot! I am very grateful for your help! I remember giving you a promise at that time, saying that I would help you win the league championship! It's a pity you look at the current situation, I'm afraid there is no hope for this season!" Zhang Yuan said depressingly.

It turned out to be this matter, Gerald breathed a sigh of relief, he really thought it was a big deal!
"It's not your fault! It's the responsibility of all of us! I didn't expect too many things to happen this season! It affected our performance!" Gerrard also said with some helplessness.

Of course he cares about the league championship, but if he can't get some things, he can only silently admit it, this is life.

"How do you think about your future?! Will you stay?!" Zhang Yuan asked.

"I think maybe I have to go to the United States! The negotiation with the club is not going well, and there is no result yet, but I probably won't stay!" Gerrard said while eating.

"Stay here! I want to fulfill my promise next season! You will lift the league trophy as the captain, and you will!" Zhang Yuan said sincerely.

"I believe you can do it because you have that ability! But I really can't stay. Our negotiation with the club has actually failed!" Gerrard said.

"I talked to Ian Ayer today, and I asked the team to keep you!" Zhang Yuan said, "Don't get me wrong! I think you still have the ability to help the team! Think about it, now the team is in a difficult situation. In the innovation period, the team needs a big brother like you to take the lead. You have qualifications, and the position in the hearts of fans and players is unmatched. At such an important time, the team needs you to stabilize. Besides, I think you still have Ability to work hard for the team on the pitch, presumably Mr. Klopp will also see this! You don’t want the team to still be in chaos next season?!”

Zhang Yuan was worried that Gerrard thought he was letting him stay, so he emphasized the importance and made full use of Gerrard's feelings for Liverpool.

Zhang Yuan persuaded Gerrard, hoping that Gerrard would choose Liverpool as the last stop of his career instead of other places. Why is the salary cut unacceptable, at least within his bottom line?
Negotiation, both sides take a step back!
The next season must be wonderful, we can hit many championships, and it will not be a problem to win all the domestic and European competitions.

In short, Zhang Yuan, who was spitting all over the place, made Gerrard's heart flutter a little. The root cause of this heartbeat was that he thought that he wanted to stay, but the club didn't want a veteran. At least he thought so, and now Zhang Yuan After talking, he finally assured Zhang Yuan that he would discuss it with his agent, and if he could reach an agreement with the club, he would reach an agreement.

Shortly afterwards, Liverpool officially announced that they had renewed their contract with Gerrard for another year. This news made countless Liverpool fans and Gerrard fans rejoice. Everyone actually hopes that Gerrard can die at Anfield Stadium. He is the loyal soul here .

(End of this chapter)