Sitting on the sofa, Van Gaal handed Xia Xing a cup of coffee.
Xia Xing took a sip.
"It's bitter, isn't it?"
"Yeah, sort of."
"Just get used to it, because this is the taste of life."
"It seems that you are not only a head coach, but also a philosopher."
"Thank you. Tell me what you think. What do you think of the three suggestions I made for you?"
"I've thought about it."
"Tell me about it."
"I want to leave Manchester United."
"Loan or transfer?"
"Transfer directly and leave."
Looking at Xia Xing's determined eyes, Van Gaal nodded: "I guessed it."
"Oh? Guessed it?"
"Yeah, after a few chats on the plane, I found out that you are a young man with personality. It's not surprising that you would make such a choice. Tell me your specific thoughts. I'm very interested."
Since he wanted to leave, Xia Xing did not shy away and spoke freely.
"My whole family are Manchester United fans and I have a lot of affection for this place.
"I would really like to stay here if I could.
"Even if the treatment is worse and the competition pressure is higher, I can accept it.
"But after I listened to your coaching strategy, I decided to leave.
"I experienced a lot of things during my one year at Leicester City.
"I love playing football, but I will never accept sitting on the bench.
"So, just because I like Manchester United doesn't mean that I have to stay hopelessly at Manchester United.
"I do not like this feeling.
"I want to leave and go to a club that can give me opportunities to play, a place in the team, and to realize my football dream."
"This is what I really think, without reservation."
Xia Xing finished speaking neatly and looked at Van Gaal.
Van Gaal listened carefully, nodded, and asked curiously: "Don't you regret leaving Manchester United so decisively?"
Xia Xing shook his head: "No regrets. If one day I perform well, Manchester United will beg me to come back."
"Huh?" Van Gaal was stunned for a moment, then laughed.
"Hahahaha!"
"Good boy, that is very audacious of you!"
"It's great to have this courage, I like it!
"Actually, to be honest, I think you have some potential in the future.
"Although I may not give you a position in the short term,
"If you can stay, I am still willing to train you.
"Whether you stay in the team or go out on loan, I will do my best to train you.
"Until a few seasons later, You have the ability to be an important part of Manchester United.
"But after hearing your words,
"I think I thought of you too simply.
"You have clear goals and firm ideas,
"That's good, that's good.
"The club has given me full authority to deal with the players.
"Especially the question of whether you young players will stay or leave.
"Since I promised you, I will let you go.
"I have also considered your transfer fee before.
"I'm going to price you 5 million euros.
"You came to Manchester United on a free transfer last year and now you are playing in the Championship.
"This price is actually lower than the market price, you know.
"But Manchester United has always been very kind to players who leave the team.
"By lowering the transfer fee for you, I also hope that you can get better salary packages in the new team.
"I will release your transfer information later.
"You can negotiate a transfer with any club now. "
Hearing these words, Xia Xing let out a sigh of relief.
This result is not bad.
As a key player in Leicester City's promotion last season and the MVP player of the FA Cup, Xia Xing is worth more than 5 million euros.
In addition, Xia Xing is a young player with an English nationality, and his worth can be doubled directly.
You must know that in the Premier League, the effect of Nationality is quite obvious.
Looking at Van Gaal in front of him, Xia Xing felt more favorable about him in his heart.
Although Van Gaal made it clear that he would not be given a chance in the new season and did not say any polite words to retain his transfer request, this is Van Gaal's style.
Be decisive and straightforward, don't be sloppy, say what you have to say, even if it offends others.
Xia Xing nodded: "I accept this condition."
"That's good," Van Gaal patted him on the shoulder, "Young man, although I sold you today, if one day I think you are good, I may really buy you back, haha."
Xia Xing smiled.
One day, this may be the furthest day.
After leaving Fan Gaal's room, Xia Xing turned around and said something.
"Coach Van Gaal, although I haven't had much contact with you, you still left a deep impression on me.
"I think you're a good coach.
"If Manchester United can give you enough patience and trust,
I believe you will lead Manchester United on the right path.
"goodbye."
Xia Xing closed the door gently, and Van Gaal stood there stunned for a while.
Then, suddenly he laughed.
That is if Manchester United can give me enough patience and trust?
That's what I said too, haha.
Interesting boy.
He turned back to his desk and made a phone call: "Publish the news about xia's listing."
"Is the transfer fee still the previously set 5 million euros?"
"Well, that's right, you can prepare the contract text in advance."
"OK."
"Oh, by the way, add a clause to the contract."
"What to add?"
"Add in a buy-back clause for Manchester United, the amount is set at 30 million euros."
"OK!"
After hanging up the phone, Van Gaal looked out the window.
His team cleaning plan has begun, and many players have received calls from him and are looking for new homes.
But he always felt that this young man seemed a little different.
Maybe his cleaning plan is not perfect, but he will try to make up for it as much as possible.
The buy-back clause of 30 million euros can also be regarded as a guarantee for the future.
Who knows whether this young man will really be able to play in the Premier League?
Van Gaal's move is just an ordinary transfer operation.
Even though he thought Xia Xing was good, he didn't care too much.
But he didn't know that in a few years, Manchester United would be very grateful to him for his actions today.
However, that is all a story for later.
After leaving the club, Xia Xing looked at the time.
It's almost noon.
He took a taxi and went to a restaurant in Manchester.
Because here, he made an appointment to meet someone.
Yesterday afternoon, Xia Xing received a phone call. The person on the phone who reported his home name surprised Xia Xing.
He is actually a big shot!
But the other party was actually in Manchester, and he came all the way to him.
This surprised Xia Xing even more.
But it was a good thing, Xia Xing arrived at the restaurant fifteen minutes early.
But when he walked into the room, he realized that the other party had already arrived.
"I'm really sorry to keep you waiting."
"It doesn't matter. I came a little early. You went to the club to discuss the transfer. What was the result?"
"As you expected..."
(End of chapter)