You can appreciate him and hate him, but you can't help admiring him.
Florentino, it's a name that always makes impossible possible.
It all started in the summer of 2000, when Florentino, who was only a junior in the European football circle, became famous and dug FIGO from nou camp to Bernabeu. Considering the hostile relationship between Barcelona and Real Madrid, and considering FIGO's Barca captain status, it was not so eye-catching to set the world's first record of 60 million euros at that time 。
Florentino's biggest impact on the football world and David Dunne's admiration is that he runs the club in the way of business. He believes that good can bring better and more.
During the reign of Florentino, Real Madrid was a big Mac in the football market. As long as the star he liked, he would definitely become a member of Real Madrid. In the summer of 2001, only one napkin said, "would you like to play for Real Madrid?" Florentino captured Zidane, and the French were worth more than 70 million euros, once again setting a world record.
However, there is a saying in Real Madrid club that Real Madrid is a team full of history and honor, no one can be higher than the club, no matter who that person is...
Florentino is also known for his shrewdness and coldness. In his eyes, Real Madrid's interests always rank first, and everyone is just a cog in the club's money making machine.
As a businessman, Florentino knows that Real Madrid members are more concerned about his earning power than whether he can mobilize facial muscles and build charming smiles. At this point, David Dunne is also very agree, even if Tottenham do not win in two or three years, it will not affect his position, but if the financial situation is bad, he will be kicked out of the risk will increase.
From Figo, Darrow, Beckham and other stars, from cheering to tea cooling, Florentino got everything he wanted from the superstars, the sponsors swarming in, the full match field, the daily golden shirt sales and 50% of the players' portrait rights. When the commercial value and competitive status of these superstars reach the edge of the ceiling, he will resolutely turn around and leave to search for the next target in the player market.
Smart but Florentino, cold-blooded but Florentino, his style is not everyone cold, many people hate him. However, it is undeniable that Real Madrid in the era of Florentino has got rid of the deficit and the financial data are good year by year.
David Dunne, who has probably guessed what Florentino's call is for, but he is very clear that he is facing a businessman, not a gambler, which determines that Florentino will never take the risk of spending money that he thinks is not worth fighting a small probability event.
“。。。 By the way, forget to congratulate you on the return of the king. "
"Ha ha, it's not the end of the voting. Nothing is certain..." Hearing David Dunne's congratulations, Florentino chuckled.
"Ha ha, there is no suspense. I have read the report that Real Madrid has a debt of 510 million euros in 2008-09 season. Managers of clubs like us must first understand what the owners and fans really need. I believe that members of Real Madrid will make rational choices. And your profitability is recognized. "
On the status of European football, David is not lower than Florentino, but who let Florentino rely on Real Madrid, want money and money, create a great reputation and influence, especially the attraction of Real Madrid to players is really too big, Florentino's means are also famous, always can poach the players he likes, which is very annoying.
"Ha ha, thank you..." There was a laugh from Florentino on the phone, and the conversation between the two was almost over. "David, I saw the news. Although Ronaldo is a very good player, your price is really frightening. I thought that Abramovich and the desert heroes were exaggerating enough, but I didn't expect that... "
" ha ha... " David Dunn said with a wry smile: "I'm helpless too, but my boss likes Ronaldo very much. He's bound to get it."
"Is it? David, you should know that there is a gap between the attraction of Real Madrid and that of Real Madrid under the same transfer fee. Sorry, I didn't mean to belittle Tottenham
"Don't apologize. You are telling the truth. It's true that Real Madrid is Real Madrid after all. But, Florentino, frankly speaking, football is actually a business. Sometimes, we have to lament that in front of capital power, no matter any professional player, his head must be lowered! "David Dunne narrowed his eyes, leaned on the boss's chair with the phone, his mouth turned up, and said with a smile. He liked this feeling very much. Sure enough, a boss who is not bad for money is Shuang. Even in the face of rich Real Madrid, he can also rely on the other side of hard steel.
There was a brief silence on the other end of the phone. Well, Florentino was a little frowned, but he was not angry. He continued to laugh: "the external media have been telling Real Madrid and Manchester United that they signed a secret agreement on the transfer of Ronaldo last year, so in fact, there is no suspense about the transfer of Ronaldo to Real Madrid.""Ha ha, I've heard about it, but how about that? Haven't you transferred yet? What's more, this so-called secret agreement, even if there is one, is not protected by any law. After all, it bypasses FIFA. Faced with the huge difference in transfer fees, how would Manchester United choose to be heavily indebted? It's really not clear
Speaking of this, David Dunn's smiley face suddenly showed a sly smile, his eyes twinkled, and he directly took out his knife and inserted Florentino, who is famous for his unique CAI. "Besides, even if Ronaldo transferred to Real Madrid, it's Calderon's credit and his man, isn't it?"
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In the face of Florentino's silence, David Dunne smiled: "in fact, in my opinion, Kaka is the most suitable player for Real Madrid in terms of both technical and tactical ability and image."
"Ha ha, why, you Tottenham are interested in Kaka?"
"Ha ha, not for the moment. In fact, it's more up to our boss to decide whether to join Tottenham or not. My boss's age and personal likes and dislikes play a decisive role." David Dunne, with a sneer and a light tone of voice, said with obvious threats in his words. He believed that Florentino's shrewdness would make him understand.
Either give in on Ronaldo's transfer to Tottenham and don't make trouble, or Real Madrid will have another wayward enemy of the world's richest man ever.
"Haha, David, you know, in football, sometimes money is not the only thing. Real Madrid is Real Madrid. There is a reason why such a new player as Chelsea couldn't catch up with its European supremacy.
At Real Madrid, it's important that they play with the greatest players in the world Florentino smiled happily, as if he didn't care about David Dunne's threat. "By the way, David, does your club's player, Gareth bell, sell it?"
"Sorry, bell is not for sale!" David Dunn frowned, his tone cold, and refused.
"Ha ha, there's nothing not for sale. You can offer me a price. I will never bargain!" Florentino said with a very forthright smile.
It has to be said that the real estate tycoon does have a set. David Dunne is also moved to hear that the other side is so forthright. He has a little admiration for Florentino. NIMA, this is the big local tycoon who is used to spending money. He who is used to tight life in Arsenal really needs to learn a lot.
"Bell is not for sale! I don't need to be tempted. We may not have anything else at Tottenham, but we can't spend too much money! "
"Ha ha, OK. Maybe we should meet and talk when you come to Spain."
"No problem. I'll wait for your call."
Until the two hang up, no one has said a word about Ronaldo, because what should be said has been said. The rest depends on the choice of both sides and the determination of Florentino, whether they really want to touch Tottenham who are not poor in money.
“。。。 Boss, I think Florentino should give up chasing Ronaldo, not because of money or fear of offending us. The most important thing is that even if Ronaldo moves to Real Madrid, it is not his operation, not his person. This is the most important point for him, for Real Madrid club! "
David Dunne called Andy Smith, the rich and willful boss on vacation in Hawaii, to make his own analysis after his exchange with Florentino.