Canary Wharf, London.
After three years of waiting, Abramovich's long-awaited super luxury yacht, the eclipse, was finally built and delivered from the shipyard in Hamburg, Germany to the Canary Wharf in London before the new year.
This luxury yacht is 170 meters long and costs 400 million euro, which is the most in the world.
It is not only a luxury yacht, but also a mobile fortress on the sea. It is equipped with two helipads, three launching ways and a number of small speedboats. The rear half of the yacht is also equipped with submarines and submarine cabins. The security facilities are also very tight, equipped with anti missile system, bulletproof glass and motion sensors.
The world's top yacht, which has just come out, stands out from the rest of the world at Canary Wharf. It has attracted the attention of countless passers-by and even the whole of London. Media reporters are also competing to report on it.
In order to celebrate the world's first New Year gift, Abramovich decided to organize a luxurious new year party in the Caribbean island of tobatalemi. A total of more than 250 guests will be invited. In addition to Jude Law and other famous European and American stars and celebrities, Abramovich's business partners will also be included.
According to media reports, this party alone will cost 2 million pounds for drinks and 1.5 million pounds for song and dance performances. All the guests will be transported by private planes, and the expenditure of the whole party will be astronomical.
However, while Abramovich is spending a lot of money in the Caribbean, London's Chelsea is in a dilemma, so that even Martin Samuels, a columnist who is close to Chelsea on weekdays, laments helplessly in his column.
"Maybe Abramovich really doesn't think about paying for Chelsea in the transfer market this winter
Chelsea officials remain silent about this, but there has been constant news outside.
On Christmas day, Chelsea coach Scolari said in an interview with the media that the team will not recruit players during the winter break. "What I said is true. Really, we will not sign players this winter. If we break our promise, I am willing to run naked at Stamford Bridge."
Scolari's words also immediately appeared in the major newspapers, which was seen as the Brazilian manager's indirect protest against the management of Chelsea, expressing his dissatisfaction with the operation of the team.
After the 26 th league match, Drogba, Essien, Kalou and Mikel will all return to Africa to participate in the training of the national team and prepare for the African Cup. At least they will be absent until the end of January. During this period of time, the staffing of Chelsea's attack and midfield can be described as inadequate.
After Drogba and Kalou, there are only Anelka, Malouda, Robinho and Arshavin left in the front court attack players of Chelsea. Originally Scolari intended to use Anelka as a single striker, but on Christmas day, the team doctor announced that Anelka had muscle problems and would be absent from the Christmas match, The latest comeback may even be in mid January.
For Chelsea, this is no doubt adding insult to injury.
In midfield, Ballack is too old to be trusted by Scolari, but now he has transferred Essien and Mikel back to the top two midfield players. How can the Chelsea midfield be arranged?
Scolari's complaint also received sympathy from the media, because Chelsea is the most affected by the African Cup, and the most serious Premier League team, and almost all of them are key players.
On the contrary, like Arsenal, there is only one Alexander song. Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool have no African Cup players.
In contrast, Scolari's team has been removed from the three main teams, which undoubtedly makes the problem of Chelsea even worse. Scolari's complaint is justified.
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Abramovich sat on the top deck of the yacht eclipse, reading the news of the major British newspapers.
He saw what Scolari said in the interview, noticed Anelka's injury, and saw a lot of comments from the British media. He felt that he should do something.
Tobalome island is the top place for holding luxury parties in the upper class of Europe and America. Paul Allen, one of the founders of Microsoft, has always been a frequent guest here. He has frequently held banquets here, and Hollywood director Steven Spielberg and other world celebrities have often appeared here. It can be called the best place to enter the upper class of Europe and America.
Abramovich came to the UK for the sole purpose of being a member of the upper class in Europe and America.
It's hard to wait for such an opportunity now. He doesn't want to be affected by things at Chelsea.
He is very clear that most of the 200 or 300 VIP guests he invited are fans. Football must be an essential topic when they arrive on the island. Even they arrange an important program to broadcast the premier league matches in the open air on the island.
Abramovich does not want to wait for years of opportunity to slip from the bottom of his eyelids.
Just as the Russians closed their eyes and pondered, a sound came from the steps outside the deck.
Abramovich knows who's coming without looking up.
"Boss, are you looking for me?" Granovskia asked politely.
"Well, sit down." Abramovich pointed to the seat opposite him.
When the trusted assistant came and sat down, he saw the newspaper on the table, glanced at it, and knew what was going on in his heart.
"Boss, I have talked with Scolari. We all agree to increase the promotion of young players. During Anelka's absence, we will arrange young player Borini to go to the first team. Although he is only 18 years old, he has good strength. In midfield, we also make the same arrangement to take this opportunity to promote young players
Abramovich heard here, eyes slightly open, suddenly helpless smile, "it seems that everyone has concluded that I don't intend to recruit during the winter break."
Granovsky remained silent, but somewhat acquiescent.
It is known all over the world that Chelsea are short of strikers and midfielders. However, apart from Falcao, who has pursued China city before, there has been no other transfer scandal or any news. This is a very obvious signal in itself.
"Is there any recommendation from the scouting department?" Abramovich asked suddenly.
Granovskia was a little surprised because she knew that Abramovich didn't plan to recruit. Did she change her mind?
"This winter's transfer market is very lively. Dzeko of Bundesliga, Suarez of Ajax of Holland and Falcao of China city of La Liga are all hot candidates in the transfer market, and everyone is worth a lot of money."
"Tell me." Abramovich said lightly.
"After the outbreak of last season, the three players gradually came into the sight of the fans. Falcao won the top scorer in La Liga. This season, he also took the lead in La Liga scorer list. Dzeko performed very well in the Bundesliga League. As for Suarez, he is another strong scorer cultivated by Ajax after Huntelaar's transfer to Real Madrid."
"What's the price?"
"It's not cheap." "Dzeko has attracted the attention of many teams, but Wolfsburg has made it clear that any team who wants to get Dzeko must offer a high price, at least more than 30 million euros, in order to convince Wolfsburg," said glanofskia
"Suarez has also attracted the attention of many teams, including Manchester United, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Liverpool. Ajax starts from the ground and the transfer fee is estimated to be no less than 30 million euros. Oh, by the way, his agent is Jorge Mendes
Abramovich could not help frowning when he heard this.
Today's European winter break transfer market, are always tens of millions of euros, which is too outrageous?
Glanofskia has been following Abramovich for many years. He knows his boss's temper well. When he saw him frown, he immediately said: "in fact, there is a good player in the Premier League, that is Blackburn's center Santa Cruz, but his performance in the last two seasons is not satisfactory, and Blackburn's asking price will not be less than 15 million pounds."
Abramovich's mouth slightly twitches. A center who hasn't shown his due strength for two seasons has to pay 15 million pounds. He really can't understand what's going on in the world?
"What do you think, Marina?" Abramovich asked again.
Granovsky didn't understand the boss for a moment and a half. He thought about it and thought about the wording.
"In my opinion, from the current performance, Falcao is the most powerful and potential player. In addition, he is a player appointed by alpine, and we all know that the players that alpine is optimistic about are basically not bad. Therefore, it is only one or two years for Falcao to become one of the top scorers in Europe, which is also the reason why all the top teams are chasing Falcao."
"Dzeko plays in the Bundesliga, his performance is not bad, but the characteristics are not consistent with our playing style. Suarez is invincible in Holland, but we must be careful about the lessons of ketzman."
Granovskia's words stimulated Abramovich.
At that time, kaizman also killed all sides in Holland and became one of the top killers in Europe. However, after he moved to the top league, his performance immediately shrank, far less than half of what he had done in Holland.
In the same way, Huntelaar and Kuyt, the former has been sent to AC Milan by Real Madrid, while the latter has become an engineer in the Liverpool team. Benitez is even chasing Falcao and does not consider to help him.
After Shevchenko's lesson, Abramovich has indeed become more cautious in terms of transfer investment. It is at this time that he really realizes the importance of cold weather.
Throughout these years, there is no doubt that the most cost-effective transfer for Chelsea is the year when Gao was in charge.
Thinking of this, Abramovich could not help but move.
"How's Falcao doing?"
"In the last two rounds, I have scored two goals and two assists, which is quite eye-catching."
"What about Real Madrid?"
"According to reliable information, Real Madrid seem to be determined to win Falcao. They are considering using iguaine to increase money and discuss a transfer with China city. It is said that they are already working out a plan. Florentino had another meal with Mendes two days ago
Abramovich can't help frowning more tightly when he hears this.
From all kinds of signs, Falcao can be said to be closer to Real Madrid.
There is no doubt that Falcao is the best and most reliable choice that Chelsea can make, but he is also the most expensive.
There is no doubt that it is the iron rule in the European transfer market.
As the eclipse sailed away from Canary Wharf to tobatalemi Island, the booking time was getting closer and closer. Abramovich closed his eyes for several minutes, pondered, and then suddenly opened his eyes again with a long sigh.
"Marina, give Mendes a call for me."