Chapter 115 Winter Break Begins, Chelsea Manager Pays a Visit!
Seeing the players of Werder Bremen celebrating victory at their own home stadium, inside the executive box, Bayern Munich's chairman Rummenigge's expression was somewhat unpleasant.
The season hasn't even ended yet, and the team has already lost a championship.
Although the German Cup is not as significant as the league title and the Champions League, it still matters.
But if they can win it and also secure the other two championships, they will achieve the treble.
No team in Bundesliga history has ever accomplished this feat, but it has been done in other leagues.
And being a prominent figure in Bundesliga, Bayern Munich naturally has an obligation to defend the glory of Bundesliga.
But unfortunately, after losing to Werder Bremen at home, their treble dream was shattered.
Such opportunities are rare, and once missed, who knows when there will be another chance.
"Heh, Mr. Chairman, there's no need to be so pessimistic."
On the other side of the executive box, Guardiola smiled and spoke up:
"Bayern's core is strong, and they can maintain their peak for several years. There will be another chance next year!"
"And now that they're out of the cup competitions, without the distraction of cup matches, the team can focus more on the league and the Champions League, increasing the probability of winning the Champions League, isn't it?"
Rummenigge forced a smile, admitting that Guardiola had a point.
It's just that he still had some worries; the difference between Guardiola's coaching style and Heynckes's is quite significant.
After changing coaches, Bayern probably needs some time to adjust and adapt.
And during this period, the team might not be able to make much progress in the Champions League.
Therefore, this year is their best chance.
"Pep, the winter break is starting soon, and I hope you can sign with the team as soon as possible. This way, Sammer and Hoeness can assist you in the transfer market and help you get involved in building the team for next season as soon as possible!"
Since the other party brought it up, Rummenigge also followed suit and extended an invitation to Guardiola, urging him to sign a formal contract with Bayern as soon as possible.
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your concern and support. I will sign my name on the contract before the transfer window ends, please don't worry!"
Rummenigge finally showed a smile on his face, as long as the other party gives a specific time, then he can rest assured.
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Werder Bremen didn't celebrate for too long at the Allianz Arena, but the Bayern fans who lost the match are not happy now!
Celebrating under the opponent's nose, they're afraid the opponent will climb over the fence and beat them up...
On the sidelines, Schaaf, his colleagues, and the players on the bench hugged each other one by one, then walked towards the home team's coaching bench, shook hands with the old coach Heynckes, and exchanged a few polite words.
"Your team played very well, you deserve this victory!"
Although Heynckes lost the match, he didn't lose his grace. He graciously congratulated his opponent.
"Thank you for your praise, your team is strong, and you will definitely win the Champions League this year!"
Seeing the opponent being so polite, Schaaf also complimented him.
The two smiled at each other, then turned back, one went to celebrate with the players, and the other went to comfort the disappointed players.
On the field, Martinez found Lin Quan and wanted to exchange jerseys with him.
Although he had seen Lin Quan's strength in the national team before, encountering him on the field still surprised Martinez greatly.
This guy, when others defend against him, it feels very difficult, and even when facing him, he still couldn't completely contain him despite using all his tricks.
This match really impressed Martinez!
Some people are born geniuses, different from others!
Lin Quan naturally wouldn't refuse Martinez's request. He quickly took off his jersey and handed it to him.
While handing over his jersey, Martinez glanced at Lin Quan's legs.
Uh, those bruises on his legs, I wonder if I caused them myself. Should I apologize to this kid or something?
Although he didn't stab him in the back, he had tackled him several times in this match.
Thinking about it, the frustration of losing the match dissipated a bit.
Lin Quan didn't notice Martinez's small actions because of the existence of his injury talent, the injuries on his legs didn't look so serious.
Moreover, in the intense match, adrenaline secretion was high, which also increased his pain threshold, at this moment his nerves were excited and didn't feel the pain.
But he didn't think about this problem at all now because the long winter break had officially begun!
On the night the match ended, the club announced the dissolution of the team, and the winter break officially began.
Before coming to Munich to play the match, Lin Quan had already packed his luggage.
After the match, he could leave directly by plane from here.
As a result, just after the team finished their break, he received a call from Guardiola.
He thought Guardiola was still on vacation, so calling him at this time was probably to confirm his schedule.
As a result, he didn't expect Guardiola to be in Munich, after reporting the address, Guardiola came to visit shortly.
"Uh, Pep, why are you here?"
Lin Quan had just seen the photos of Serra and Guardiola on vacation in the Mediterranean Sea, and didn't expect to meet him in Munich so soon.
"Uh, some work-related matters, not specifically here to watch your match!"
Seeing Lin Quan's skeptical eyes, Guardiola hurriedly explained.
If he didn't explain, it would be fine, but with this explanation, Lin Quan became even more convinced: This guy is here specifically to watch my match!
"Work-related matters, you mean you've signed with Bayern?"
"Hmm? How did you know?"
"Isn't it obvious? You, a well-known coach in football, are currently unemployed, while Bayern's old coach is retiring and they are looking for a suitable head coach around the world. The two sides hit it off, and Bayern inviting you to be the head coach is only natural!"
"Heh, you guessed it right. Bayern indeed wants to hire me to coach them next season!"
"Did you agree?"
"Yeah, there's no reason to refuse, right?"
Although Lin Quan had already guessed it, hearing Guardiola confirm it himself still touched him:
Pep, do you know that your "European Four Lords" title started from Bayern?
"Well, actually, Bayern also invited me, so unless something unexpected happens, I will also transfer to Bayern next season!"
"Yeah, I know, your uncle Pere has already told me. This is also an important reason why I decided to sign with Bayern!"
Important reason? Isn't it the decisive reason? Pep, I'll give you a chance to rephrase that! Seeing Lin Quan's expression, Guardiola quickly explained:
"Um, maybe it's not that important. The main reason I signed with Bayern is because their lineup is very strong, the players also meet my requirements, and I haven't challenged the Bundesliga yet, so I became interested. I didn't sign with Bayern because of you!"
I ask you to explain, and you explain like this?
Lin Quan was speechless! Who would've thought that you, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, would turn out to be so stubborn! But when you keep praising Messi in front of the reporters, becoming the chief Messi fan, why don't you try to conceal your fondness for Messi?
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In the British capital London, inside the Chelsea club, the Russian owner Roman Abramovich's face was as dark as water.
He held the latest issue of the Daily Mail, which reported an explosive piece of news: Former Barcelona coach Guardiola is in contact with Bayern Munich! It even included a photo of Guardiola and the Bayern chairman watching a game together in the Allianz Arena.
This news completely ruined Abramovich's good mood!
Abramovich is an impatient person. Since Mourinho left, in pursuit of better European results, he has changed 7 head coaches hastily.
The current head coach Robert Di Matteo was the assistant coach under the previous coach Villas-Boas. After Villas-Boas was fired by Abramovich, he temporarily took over the team and won the Champions League.
But his luck was very good. During his coaching tenure, Chelsea won the Champions League.
So, Di Matteo, who was supposed to hand over the team when the season ended in May, still sits in the position of Chelsea's head coach after the start of the new season.
Although Abramovich is impatient, he also has a sentimental side.
Di Matteo led the team to achieve his dream of winning the Champions League, and Abramovich felt embarrassed to immediately sack him and ask him to leave, even though Di Matteo's coaching level was not good.
But Abramovich actually doesn't like Di Matteo. He believes that the one who can match his team must be a world-class head coach, like Guardiola.
Abramovich has been pursuing Guardiola, which is well known throughout the football world.
Just like buying star players, Abramovich likes to buy top coaches who have outstanding coaching records, play beautiful football, bring beauty to the audience, and bring honor to the team.
And in today's football world, there are very few famous coaches who meet his requirements.
Guardiola is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate! According to British media reports, since 2010, Abramovich has invited Guardiola several times.
But unfortunately, Guardiola refused him.
Think about it, Guardiola was doing well at Barcelona, with excellent results. There was no reason for him to leave Barcelona to work for Chelsea.
After all, his strict demands on head coaches and the notorious habit of sacking coaches in football are no secrets in the football world.
If it weren't for the high salary, which top coach would be willing to come to Stamford Bridge?
Abramovich was almost giving up, but unexpectedly, things turned around—Guardiola resigned from Barcelona! So, Abramovich once again set his sights on Guardiola.
But unexpectedly, Guardiola actually hooked up with Bayern, which made Abramovich feel like he was being robbed of love.
"Send someone to visit Guardiola again, invite him, as long as he agrees to coach Chelsea, the salary on the check is up to him to fill in!"
Abramovich couldn't believe it. Are there really problems in this world that money can't solve? If so, it must be because the money given is not enough!
He can spend tens of millions of pounds to buy players, so he doesn't mind offering equally high salaries to hire top coaches.
The current top salary for coaches is 10 million euros. To get Guardiola, he is willing to offer a salary of 15 million or even 20 million.
After hearing the boss's words, Chelsea's manager, Emenalo, secretly wiped the sweat from his forehead.
The boss of the team likes top coaches, especially favors Guardiola, which is not a secret within the club.
But Guardiola is not interested in Chelsea, and this kind of thing probably can't be solved by money.
If the person they invited was Mourinho, then Chelsea would have some confidence, after all, there is a history between Mourinho and Chelsea.
Thinking about this, Emenalo was a bit puzzled.
When Mourinho was in charge, except for not winning the Champions League, the other results were not bad.
Even the current defensive system of Chelsea, was built during his coaching tenure.
Last year, Chelsea was able to win the Champions League, and Mourinho made a huge contribution.
Mourinho did not do well at Real Madrid, and there were rumors before that Real Madrid's patience with Mourinho had reached its limit.
If Real Madrid couldn't make a breakthrough in the Champions League this season, the Portuguese might be sacked.
If that's the case, it's a great opportunity for Chelsea.
As long as they invite Mourinho, he is very likely to agree to return to Stamford Bridge and continue the Chelsea legacy.
But Abramovich seems not interested in bringing Mourinho back, which puzzles him.
Mourinho and Guardiola can be said to be the two biggest head coaches in football today, so why does Abramovich only prefer Guardiola?
Abramovich's temper isn't too good, and now he's angry, Emenalo doesn't dare to persuade him.
He can only obediently carry out the tasks assigned by the boss.
To show Chelsea's sincerity, Emenalo decided to visit personally.
He flew to Spain in person, brought gifts to Guardiola's home, and after pressing the doorbell, he nervously stood outside waiting.
Guardiola must not be out on vacation, otherwise it would be hard to find him.
Fortunately, his luck was good, and Guardiola was at home.
"May I ask who you are looking for?"
Emenalo saw a teenager about seventeen years old, wearing a football jersey, holding a football, seemingly about to go out to play.
"Are you Lin Quan?"
Emenalo was taken aback, feeling that this teenager looked familiar. After taking another look, he recognized him as the young player who had been strongly recommended by the Deviser scout a few days ago.
Why is he living in Guardiola's house? What is his relationship with Guardiola? The matter of Lin Quan being Guardiola's adopted son is not known to many people in the football world.
It's not surprising that Emenalo has such doubts.
"Are you here to see me?"
Lin Quan completely didn't recognize the guy in front of him, but during this period, many scouts came to try to contact him, so he regarded Emenalo as one of them.
"I'm here to see Mr. Guardiola, but if you're here, maybe we can also talk about your contract?"
Lin Quan was a little surprised. This guy's information seemed a bit outdated. Guardiola has been flirting with Bayern for so long, and now he's only coming to find him. Isn't it too late?
"Pep, someone is looking for you!"
Lin Quan politely invited the person into the house and poured him a cup of tea.
Although he didn't have high hopes for the guy's attempt to poach Guardiola, the decision was in Guardiola's hands, and he wouldn't make any decisions without consulting him.
Guardiola was upstairs reading the newspaper. After hearing the noise in the living room, he put on his slippers and hurried downstairs.
"Sir, are you looking for me?"
Guardiola didn't recognize the person immediately and didn't know that the visitor was Chelsea's manager.
"Hello, Mr. Guardiola, let me introduce myself. I'm Emenalo, the manager of Chelsea Football Club. I'm here to invite you to come and coach at Stamford Bridge!"
"Sorry, I'm not interested!"
As soon as Guardiola heard that the visitor was from Chelsea, his expression immediately became cold.
He would rather go to coach Manchester City, a nouveau riche without a background, than go to coach Chelsea, a wealthy club.
Is Stamford Bridge a place where people stay?
Who likes to be sacked by Abramovich at Stamford Bridge? "Um, you don't have to reject so quickly. At least listen to the conditions we offer first!"
Emenalo seemed to have guessed that Guardiola would react like this, so he took out a check from his pocket and wrote down a string of numbers: "If you are willing to accept our invitation, we can offer you this number as your annual salary!"
Lin Quan glanced at the check out of the corner of his eye, and his eyes widened instantly!