Chapter 159： Real Madrid at Barcelona

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Gao Shen, De Laurentiis and Marino only finalized the general contract framework, but the specific rules and terms must be negotiated by the lawyers of both parties. After they are confirmed, a formal contract is formulated.

When Gao Shen went to Naples to sign the contract at the appointed time, he would officially become the head coach of Naples.

Gao Shen did not originally represent a lawyer. When he renewed his contract with Real Madrid before, he did not use a lawyer and signed with Real Madrid directly.

This time, he signed a contract with Naples, especially in the face of an old fox like De Laurentiis. Of course, Gao Shen had to be careful, so he invited Carlo's representative lawyer to come forward and negotiate with Naples' representative lawyer.

The law firm where Carlo's representative lawyers work is specialized in football-related legal business, and they are very familiar with these contract terms, especially some standard contracts and special terms of La Liga, Serie A, and even FIFA.

After seeing De Laurentiis, Gao Shen, accompanied by Carlo, went to the law firm to sign the contract, and then discussed the specific situation with his representative lawyer, and left the rest to professionals to follow up.

After talking with Naples almost, Gao Shen made a special call to Butragueno and talked about Luis Lopis, mainly the issue of contract liquidated damages. Gao Shen hoped that Butragueno would show mercy.

"Okay, you said it, can I refuse?" Butragueno smiled cheerfully.

Although Gao Shen is no longer coaching at Real Madrid, the two championships are still very enthusiastic, and the vultures are also happy to sell Gao Shen's favor.

The football circle is not big or small, especially those top coaches, who come and go, and there will always be times when they turn back, so no one wants to offend the potential stock of Gao Shen.

Secco of Juventus is an exception.

Butragueno was surprised when he heard that Gao Shen was going to take over Naples.

With Gao Shen's current status as a double champion, why wouldn't he go to the newly promoted horse of Serie B?

"First of all, for me, the team level is not very important, and the existing strength is not the first consideration. I value the club's support for me and whether it is willing to invest."

There are indeed some mid- and lower-level teams in Serie A, La Liga, and even the Bundesliga who have contact with Gao Shen, but they are not willing to give up their transfer rights. No one asked.

Obviously, they are either not very interested, or they are lowering their requirements in order to improve the depth.

Some of these teams have a low positioning. They don't want to take risks to compete for better rankings, but just want to make a good living in the middle and lower reaches of the league. This is also their way of survival.

Compete for a better place?

That's certainly a good thing, but it takes investment.

Just like Osasuna.

The former head coach of this team was Aguirre, the best coach in La Liga last season, but after coaching Osasuna, Aguirre immediately switched to Atlético Madrid with little hesitation.

Osasuna immediately turned around and contacted Gao Shen, hoping to invite Gao Shen to coach in the past. The treatment is okay, the requirements are not high, and he can play in the Champions League. Does this look beautiful?

Don't worry, there is nothing so beautiful in the world.

First of all, Osasuna was able to play in the semi-finals of the league last season, and his own strength is definitely there. I learned about it deeply. Youth training players such as Raul Garcia and Azpilicueta are not bad. .

Osasuna even told Gao Shen directly that there are not too many requirements for the new season's results, just don't get relegated, and there is no requirement for results in the European competition, but don't expect the club to invest money in transfer signings, and even sell one or two. Players cash out.

Their idea is to loan some high-level players from Real Madrid's youth team through deep relationships.

In fact, Osasuna's outstanding performance last season was related to several loan players.

Maybe seeing this, many people will start to scold.

This Osasuna is too unmotivated, right?

Last season was also the fourth in La Liga. If you can play in the Champions League, why can't you work harder?

In fact, the fans misunderstood.

Osasuna's fourth place in the league last season was more of an accident. The team's overall state just came out, and Aguirre's adjustment was in place, so the results came up.

Want to push harder?

Okay, let's put it in.

The transfer fee and the annual salary should be increased. For a team like Osasuna, which has little financial income, the expenditure of one or two million is a large amount. It will take at least two or three years to recover.

Even a little carelessness is likely to fall into a debt crisis.

This is the tragedy of small teams.

As for the Champions League, I’m not kidding, with Osasuna’s strength, they won the fourth place in the league and participated in the qualifiers. Facing the strong teams in the Netherlands, Portugal, Austria and other leagues, are they sure they will advance?

If you don't make it to the Champions League group stage, you won't make much money at all.

The situation for these small teams is getting more and more difficult. Almost all teams in La Liga except Real Madrid are in debt, including Barcelona.

Therefore, it is not that Gao Shen has not received an olive branch from Osasuna, but he feels that, in contrast, Naples is more likely to become bigger and stronger.

Even if Naples is now just a newly promoted player in Serie B.

Butragueno also agrees with this profound analysis, but he still feels that the outside media reporters are afraid that they are going to blow up the pot, and they will all ridicule and sneer at that time.

"You know, many media reporters have long disapproved of your coaching achievements. You are now coaching newly-promoted Serie B teams. Isn't that further confirming their ideas?" Butragueno smiled bitterly.

Gao Shen looked very open, "It's okay, I'm mentally prepared, and I have rich experience in this area."

Yes, during his coaching at Real Madrid, he slapped reporters in the face a lot.

This time will be no exception.

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After negotiating the contract of Luis Lopis, Gao Shen flew to Barcelona with Carlo.

On the way, Gao Shen mentioned to Carlo about inviting him to join the coaching team.

Before, Gao Shen thought that Carlo would at least think about it, but unexpectedly, Carlo agreed almost without thinking.

This surprised Gao Shen.

However, a gentleman on both sides agreed that if Carlo meets a suitable team in the future and invites him to coach alone, Gao Shen will release him.

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Of course, Gao Shen would not set up obstacles and agreed immediately.

By this time, there is only one Rudolf Borrell missing from the coaching team built by Gao Shen.

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In a restaurant in Barcelona, ​​Gao Shen met the data emperor in the FM football manager.

Somewhat surprisingly, he was very tall.

It’s interesting to say that Lorenzo Buenaventura, who is training physical fitness, is not tall or strong, but Rudolf Borrell, who is training technology, is a sturdy man with short inches and a stubble face. Combined with the tendon meat of that body, it gives a very rough impression.

Not only Gao Shen, when Carlo first saw him, he wondered if he had found the wrong person?

But as it turns out, things in the world are just that weird.

Gao Shen has seen Messi's autobiography, and he knows that Rudolf Borrell was his first coach after he came to Barcelona, ​​and he was also the coach of Cesc Fabregas, Pique and Iniesta and other players , the training level is beyond doubt.

As soon as he sat down, the burly man looked at Gao Shen with a smile and said, "You know what? Our whole family likes you very much, Gao!"

Gao Shen was a little surprised.

"Yes, our whole family is Real Madrid fans, including me." After a pause, Rudolf Borrell realized that this seemed inappropriate, and added with a smile: "I said before, Now...I like Barcelona quite a bit too."

Both Gao Shen and Caro laughed suddenly.

The thirty-five-year-old technical coach looks rough, but is actually careful.

However, Gao Shen is very curious, what kind of experience is it for a Real Madrid fan to work in Barcelona?

Rudolf Borrell frowned and thought for a while, then shook his head and smiled bitterly: "It will be a little uncomfortable at first, but after a long time, there is no problem, it's just work."

Carlo nodded in agreement.

Coaching is a job, and playing football is a job.

Gao Shen remembered that Cesc Fabregas, Pique and others had to return to Barcelona for life and death. Many people said that this was because they were loyal to Barcelona, ​​and Gao Shen never believed this.

The real reason is that their academy home team is Barcelona.

If their academy players are not Barcelona, ​​but Espanyol, they will desperately want to come back?

So Rudolf Borrell is right, it's all work!

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Although it was the first contact, but after talking on the phone several times, Borrell is actually a very talkative person, and he is not as rude as he looks, but is very kind.

Gao Shen mainly understands his work at Barcelona.

Borrell said that he has worked in the Barcelona youth academy for ten years, first as a scout, then as a coach in the youth team, and climbed step by step to the current U16 youth team.

The wealthy teams are full of talents, one carrot is one pit, and it will take time to rise further.

More importantly, every year in Barcelona, ​​some veterans who played for the team will be transformed into coaches after retiring, and they will also bring competition for positions, but there is no way, they are Barcelona's own people.

Professional coaches always have an advantage over non-professional coaches in terms of coaching.

Gao Shen also heard Borrell's helplessness for job promotion.

Of course, working in a giant team is still good, at least not under pressure.

Although Rodolfo Borrell is from Madrid, he has lived in Barcelona for the past ten years, but his parents and brothers are in Madrid, so he says he has two homes.

From the conversation, Gao Shen also learned that he has a child, but he has not yet reached the age of school, and his wife is currently taking care of him at home full-time.

No matter from which point of view, age, resume and family do not allow Rudolf Borrell to take risks.

But Gao Shen was very clear in his heart that Borrell, who seemed to be very stable on the surface, actually had a hidden heart to seek breakthroughs.

He is not reconciled to coaching the youth team, he is eager to seek a professional breakthrough.