After the last meeting with the board and the decision to pursue the signing of RDZ, Alex didn't get to rest as today he signed the biggest contract of his tenure as the president of Fc Barcelona, with the new contract of Nike finally taking place today. Alex is currently sitting with Mr Bert after the signing ceremony, they're in the office of Alex sipping on their coffee drinks while Alex was scrolling social media to see the worlds reaction on the new deal with Nike.
Totalbarca on X: "What a day to be a Barca fan as Alex has really lived up to my expectation, we're on track BARCA FANS, nothings going to stop us if the team ends up getting RDZ" #Fcblive #Barcafans
Talkfcb on X: we're witnessing history with our eyes, where are Alex haters, where are Barca haters, guess what, Barca is back and back with a bang. Expect heat videos on YT tonight" #fcblive #barcafans #Renewedhope
Fabrizio on X: Barca and Nike has just signed the most lucrative sponsorship deal in all of sporting history. Deal signed and sealed.
Here we go!!,
Nike expected to pay Barca €150m in signing on bonus and deal set for 10+5years, never in doubt with the clubs new board. New coach on the way and massive exodus of players from the club!!!
Alex with a smile on his face dropped the phone and asked Bert to repeat the last thing he said as he didn't hear him, "Alex at Nike we're ready to deepen our partnership with Barca to be just more than Jersey sponsorship and be of a concentrated effort from both our institutions", Alex intrigued asked how can this be achieved when Barca is owned by socios and not a Limited liability company limited by shares.
"We know we can't invest but we can help Barca in getting players they want with our connections with teams and the players we've signed on sponsorship deals, from all around the world and Europe", Alex opened his mouth while in deep thoughts on what Bert said but at the same time Alex knows accepting the deal won't just help Barca but further strengthen the bond between the two distinct institutions.
I can't agree right now but, I'm really intrigued and would love to sign this deal but it can only come after presenting it to the board and hearing my teams input said Alex, but be rest assured that I'll respond in the next few days after they've finished the urgent duties in their fronts.
The next big move by Barca after the Nike deal was the announcement that Barca and Brighthon had agreed on a €5m buy out deal in which Barca has bought out the remaining 2years in RDZ's contract, from 30th June he'll no longer have any connections with Brighton and would fully resume his duties as Barca head coach on 5th July which is two day before the preseason begins for National players.
Fabrizio on X: Here we go, Barca and RDZ has agreed on a 3+2 years deal for RDZ to take over the coaching job at Barca with immediate effect.
Deal was confirmed by multiple sources in Spain and England, where the director of Barca Edwards was seen last night in Brighton together with Edmundo Kabchi and Edoardo Crnjar the agents of RDZ.
The footballing world was shocked by the move Barca made and the whole world was reacting differently to the news:
Guardiola: I've always known RDZ would this days be poached by a big team and thankfully it's my team that has poached him and I'm sure the world would enjoy RDZ at Barca.
Ancelotti: I would like to congratulate RDZ on his move to Barca and I know we'll all expect him to do great things at Barca with the pelothra of players he'll have at his disposal.
Klopp: What a move by Barca, congrats RDZ and thankfully I won't have to face you in the coming season, all the best in Spain.
Marca: A gamble by Barca, going for a coach that's yet to prove himself in the big stages.
RadioCatalunya: Not the best choice but we all knew he was in the shortlist, Barca has made a big gamble but only time would prove if it's a good or bad gamble.
Italian media were ecstatic with the reports of Barca's appointment of RDZ as no body expected the big jump for RDZ was to Barca from Brighthon. Dimarzio, DailyMilano and la gazette delo sport were all announcing the move with massive fervor as it was an unexpected move for both him and Barca.