Belt Hoyet paid attention to Mark Parker's god, and he also understood the contradiction in his boss's heart.
On the one hand, it is obvious that this is a golden opportunity, seized it, and it is very likely that it will quickly consolidate and strengthen Nike's momentum like Adidas seized FIFA.
But on the other hand, I am very worried. After all, the risk is too great to do so.
But isn't this the world?
Crisis, crises, and only when there is danger, are things not always dependent on each other?
"Mark, you just said that Yang Huan has controlled the teams in the four major leagues in the five major leagues. I must remind you that he is actively preparing to enter the fifth league!"
"What?" Mark Parker was a little surprised. "The Bundesliga?"
"Yes, if the information is correct, there should be progress!"
"How is this possible?" Mark Parker shook his head. "Aren't the Bundesliga teams not allowing foreign acquisitions?"
"Who said that? The media?" Belt Hoyet smiled directly, "What else can they do besides interpreting the rules as written?"
Mark Parker was silent because he knew very well that as long as there are rules, there must be loopholes.
For large companies that operate commercially, making a fuss about loopholes is simply a good game.
Needless to say, other companies, Nike alone, how many employees in the legal department?
This group of people is idle all day long and has nothing to do. They specialize in studying the laws and regulations of various countries to play, and throw one out at random, which can make reporters all over the world have fun.
"If the terms of the German Football Association are really useful, then Hoffenheim will not appear, and there will be no Leipzig Red Bull in the past few years. Leipzig Red Bull will be promoted to the Bundesliga this season. Who can take them?"
According to the regulations of the German Football Association, Bundesliga clubs must maintain financial health, but in reality?
The rise of Hoffenheim depends on the boss's burning of money. If there is no big investment from Dietmar Hope, can Hoffenheim enter the Bundesliga? Can you gain a foothold in the Bundesliga?
As for the Leipzig Red Bull, it's even more slapped.
You said that the club cannot be owned by a company and cannot be fully controlled by any individual, right?
OK, I satisfy you!
Since you want a membership system, then I will give you a membership system. I will create eleven members and a membership system.
what? Must members be natives?
Yes, I will satisfy you, I will invite eleven Germans to be this member. Are you satisfied?
what? Are you accusing me of restricting member access?
Please, we are a high-end, high-end team, how can we become members casually?
Look at Southampton. The annual membership fee is as high as 100,000 pounds. We only charge 1,000 euros for the annual fee, which is quite good and cheap, okay?
Besides, how much will I charge, and what do you do?
I'll sue you again!
Are there any more? Also, quickly say, I will satisfy you!
what? No, but I’m not allowed to do this?
I will sue you!
Damn, I don’t believe it anymore. Which article in German law says I can’t do this?
I'm completely following your rules. Why don't you allow me to run the team? What do you mean?
The final result is that Hoffenheim passed the border smoothly and Red Bull Leipzig is passing the border!
Mark Parker was stunned. He would never have thought that this professional football could still be played like this.
Belt Hoyet laughed, "Mark, you must believe that, in terms of play methods and tricks, those who engage in football are just babies waiting to be fed in front of experts from big companies. Mention it!"
Mark Parker feels the same way.
He has been in charge of football affairs himself, so he can understand how awkward and terrible the operations of professional teams and even many giants are, and the efficiency is beyond your imagination.
Even many so-called professionals, in the eyes of laymen, are pure jokes!
Of course, it must be said that even if the most powerful elites in the world are invited to run a football club, they are likely to be uncomfortable, because professional football is a very special existence, and people who are not familiar with or don’t understand it at all. Can't play.
So, how rare and rare are professional managers like Peter Kenyon, Ron Gurley and Daniel Levy who are both familiar with football and possess professional abilities.
"Bert, you mean, Yang Huan is going to buy a Bundesliga team?" Mark Parker became interested immediately.
The Bundesliga has always been the home base of Adidas and Puma. Although Nike can also squeeze in, it can only support some marginal roles. As for Bayern Munich, the shares are sold to Adidas, which is completely insulated from Nike.
Dortmund is said to sell part of its shares to Puma to further consolidate this cooperation.
If, at this time, there is a strong rise of a Bundesliga team, needless to say to challenge Bayern Munich's king status, only need to reach the level of Dortmund, it can help Nike further enter the German market.
Belt Hoyet had the same thoughts, nodded and smiled: "Yes, and it's a very promising team."
"Who?" Mark Parker became interested.
"Burger!"
"Burger?" Mark Parker suspected he had heard it wrong.
But Belt Hoyet nodded very surely, "Yes, Hamburg!"
"How is this possible?" Mark Parker was completely confused. "Hamburg is now in the relegation zone. It is the hottest relegation of the Bundesliga this season. Yang Huan wants to buy Hamburg?"
Belt Hoyet nodded heavily, "Although I am not clear about their specific acquisition plan, I have received news that the two parties have reached a preliminary intention, but I am not clear about how to allocate the equity and who will be responsible for the operation of the club. "
"Why Hamburg?" Mark Parker didn't understand.
Yes, this team is indeed the most traditional powerhouse in the Bundesliga apart from Bayern Munich, but in the past so many years, Hamburg has long since fallen, no longer the courage of the year, and now it is reduced to a relegation team.
The only thing worthy of Hamburg's complacency is the glorious history of never being relegated from the Bundesliga, and it is likely to be wiped out this season. How can such a team be worthy of Yang Huan's value?
Belt Hoyet shook his head and laughed, "Yang Huan chooses the team, not because of results."
"What is important then?"
"Business Environment!"
"What do you mean?"
"Hamburg is the largest port in Germany. It has developed commerce and is quite internationalized and modern. Unlike Munich, a typical German city, Hamburg has the second largest population in Germany, but its GDP per capita is far ahead of Germany, even far exceeding Munich and Berlin."
"Not only that, more than 500 European branches of Chinese companies have settled in Hamburg, which ranks first in Germany. With the visit of the Chinese Chairman to Germany this year, the two sides will expand economic and trade again, and Hamburg will attract more Chinese companies to land. ."
"Moreover, from the perspective of tourism resources, Hamburg is located close to Northern Europe, coupled with its own high-quality tourism resources and good public security, it is very suitable for foreign tourists, especially tourists interested in Northern Europe.
Mark Parker also had to admit that after Bert Hoyet's analysis, it seemed to make sense.
"More importantly, I checked the financial income of Hamburg. This team, which is deeply trapped in the relegation zone of the Bundesliga, ranks 19th in Europe in terms of income, and this is still in the absence of European competition income, low tickets, and broadcast fee income. With so few circumstances, it can be seen how amazing the commercial operation potential of Hamburg is!"
"Looking at Yang Huan’s past acquisitions, he values not only football, but also the business environment. Based on these factors, Hamburg has huge potential. At least from the business environment, it is not lost to Bayern Munich at all. In fact, Hamburg has also confronted Bayern Munich North and South in history, but in the past two to three decades, the management of the club has been too fucking!"
When Mark Parker heard this, he understood it completely.
He knew Hamburg and the city's potential, but he didn't expect that Yang Huan's vision would be so harsh.
In fact, Belt Hoyet has not mentioned the key point, that is, within Germany, Hamburg's status has faintly surpassed Berlin. Germany intends to host the Olympic Games in 2024 and will also bid for the European Cup before that. And the Champions League matches, among them, the host city without exception, are the main push Hamburg.
Under such circumstances, it is not surprising that Yang Huan chose Hamburg.
However, he had some doubts in his heart, in what way would Yang Huan buy Hamburg?
Also, after his acquisition of Hamburg, can he bring this former Bundesliga giant back to the Bundesliga strong team?
"To be honest, Mark, I have no doubt that Yang Huan's acquisition of Hamburg will be successful. The German Football Association and even the German government will not refuse his acquisition."
"Why?" Mark Parker was puzzled.
Belt Hoyet smiled slightly, "Who else can resist investment from China? If there is a Chinese boss in the Bundesliga, do you know how much benefit this will bring to the entire Bundesliga?"
"Also, judging from the precedents of Yang Huan's investment in Southampton and Madrid, after he acquired Hamburg, he will definitely invest heavily in this city. In the past few years, the Hamburg city government has been eager to attract more Chinese tourists. And investors, the arrival of Yang Huan will help them achieve this goal."
Although Mark Parker is reluctant to accept it, he has to admit that this is true.
Investment from Chinese companies has become a target that all governments around the world are eager to strive for, and Chinese tourists are notoriously generous.
I would like to ask, after Frankfurt, Munich and other cities have tasted the sweetness of Chinese tourists, will Hamburg be willing to refuse the temptation of this piece of fat?
The German Football Association is outside the government system, but in many cases, it has to bow to the government to compromise.
Why did Hoffenheim and Leipzig Red Bull successfully pass?
In the final analysis, the German Football Association is also afraid that things will go wrong and even resort to law.
If you really want to go to court, the German Football Association will undoubtedly lose!
"Mark!" Belt Hoyet said here, staring at Mark Parker solemnly.
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity I am very confident in Yang Huan, I think he will succeed, and in fact, he has always been successful, this time too!"
This remark of Belt Hoyet plunged Mark Parker into deep contemplation again.
Almost in his head, he refiltered the entire plan of Belt Hoyt from beginning to end.
Belt Hoyet was always sitting opposite him, looking at his immediate boss with concern.
Every decision made by the other party at this time may change the future development direction of this company anytime and anywhere.
Therefore, we have to be cautious, and then cautious.
After a few minutes, Mark Parker raised his head again, looked at Belt Hoyt, smiled slightly, nodded and said: "Well, Belt, you can put forward your plan on the board of directors, and I will support it. your!"
Hearing these words, Belt Hoyet's old face suddenly burst into laughter!
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