Chapter 5, This is a War

This can allow him to breathe a sigh of relief

He has completely offended the superstars

Gao Shen has no close relationship with the new president Martin, but this does not hinder them from sitting down to discuss the future of Real Madrid

Although he kept his eyes tightly closed throughout, Manuel Redondo still stood beside him, reporting earnestly.

Gao Shen was also observing Raul, and he clearly sensed that Raul no longer viewed him with the same hostility as he had the day before

"I am now rather interested in that Chinese kid. Are you sure he is really a recent graduate?" Florentino asked curiously

Florentino still kept his eyes closed, speaking in a calm and unhurried tone, as if everything happening in Madrid was under his control, and no one could escape from his grasp.

Wherever he goes, his personal assistant Manuel Redondo will be by his side

Lei Dongduo is somewhat unexpected

Florentino waved his hand, "There is no need; he won't last a few days either"

Ray Dongduo continued to nod silently

Shall I arrange for him to meet after we return

Without direct lineage and foundation, one must find a way to gather a group of people; the Brazilian faction is significant, yet not aligned, punishment is not feasible, and selling them is unrealistic, thus the only option is to marginalize them, apply pressure, and force them to yield

Chairman, please rest assured that upon my return, I will certainly act on your instructions and promptly undertake the reorganization of the team, vigorously promote youth training players, reinvigorate the team's fighting spirit, and quickly establish combat effectiveness

Let that Chinese brat cause a bit of a ruckus; it may not necessarily be a bad thing. Some people indeed need to be taught a lesson, otherwise they will truly think that my favor is something to be taken for granted. If they continue to be unrestrained, after the end of this season, I will not hesitate to take decisive action.

Lei Dongduo silently nodded, keeping it in his heart

According to his original plan, he intended to discuss matters with Raul in the morning. However, the chairman unexpectedly called a press conference and specifically requested his attendance. Since he was heading in the same direction as Raul, he simply adjusted his plans and staged such a performance.

He has made quite a stir this time, and a considerable number of players need to be drawn from the second team, still requiring the cooperation of Portugal

At the press conference, Gao Shen was put in a difficult position. Not only Martin, but even Butragueño and Florentino Pérez noticed something was amiss. However, the new president of Real Madrid did not react as everyone had speculated by directly confronting Gao Shen in anger or even firing him on the spot. Instead, he praised Gao Shen profusely, providing ample encouragement and support.

Wow, Gao, you are really bold!

Even if he were to dismiss the profound matters on the spot now, what could be salvaged

Martin is definitely not simple

Gao Shen nodded after listening, and after Raul returns, these individuals from the local gang should adjust their positions

After a pause, Lucas added, "He seems to particularly cherish this coaching opportunity"

If he remembers correctly, Pottugal briefly served as the sports director of Real Madrid during the subsequent turmoil at the club.

It is quite interesting; he should be considered the most surprising delight of the past day. He possesses vision, courage, and determination, truly remarkable

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Florentino lay on a soft beach chair, lazily basking in the warm sun, feeling utterly content

The strategy of consolidating local factions was finalized by Gao Shen yesterday. Firstly, this is because the local factions are closer to the fans. Secondly, the Brazilian faction is truly unreliable and too capricious. Thirdly, it is due to youth training.

Plans cannot keep up with changes; this is how things are done. The most important aspect is to maintain control over the direction and to adapt to circumstances.

However, it is impossible for Florentino to accept this

However, it seems that he still appears quite happy

Before the final farewell, Gao Shen solemnly issued military orders to Martin, Butraguenos, and others

Graduated last summer from Loughborough University in the United Kingdom with a degree in Sports

Those who are unaware of the situation would certainly believe that everything presented at the press conference is true

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Raul is now beginning to believe that Gao Shen has truly gone all out

I assure you, in this weekend's local derby, if we do not secure a victory against Atlético Madrid at home, you will find my resignation letter on your desk after the match! Gao Shen spoke with righteous indignation, filled with a sense of tragic heroism akin to the desolation of the winds at the Yi River.

With so many people watching, he could only put on a moved expression, once again offering encouragement, and even stating that even if they lost this city derby, it would not diminish his trust and support for Gao Shen.

Lucas did not understand the profound meaning, but he is interning with the second team and is quite familiar with Portugal

Upon arriving in Baldebevas, Gao Shen did not go to the first team training building with Raul, but went directly to the second team.

He is in the first team, not to mention being a direct line, he has no foundation at all, and his influence is minimal. What should be done

It is precisely because of the superstar policy that his status in the locker room has continuously declined, his position on the field has repeatedly retreated, and he has even played as a defensive midfielder.

The feud between Bosque and Florentino is a long story, to the extent that Bosque once made a strong statement that he would never return to Real Madrid as long as Florentino remained in office

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He is also a restless individual, likely wanting to test the waters to see if there are any opportunities this summer

The Brazilian faction led by Carlos was the first to launch an attack against him, expressing the strongest opposition. However, their role at Real Madrid is also very prominent; for instance, Ronaldo, who is now the top scorer for Real Madrid, represents their greatest asset. How should this be handled

The leader of one of the world's top architectural firms, who navigates both the political and business realms with great success, and who holds significant power at Real Madrid, when has he ever given such high praise to someone?

It is not surprising to be profound; it is merely the demeanor and ambition that a successful person should possess

It is very intense; some people are angrily cursing, some are relatively calm, and others are gathering to discuss countermeasures. Most people are still observing, as the situation is quite sensitive at the moment

After creating that chart yesterday, Gao Shen meticulously clarified which players within the team are worth recruiting, which players should be suppressed, and which players need to be appeased, listing them all very clearly

This is a very good start

Gao Shen appears very calm, as if he has merely accomplished something trivial

After speaking, Florentino had already started to chuckle.

Did not Raul, Guti, and others have a discordant relationship with Salgado

Who is his boss

Raul was taken aback for a moment, and then he understood the profound meaning

Until December of last year, the club called up the second team coach, Carola, to the first team to address the crisis, and only then did Porto find the opportunity to return to coach Castilla

"Declaring war on the giants, this is the first time in six years!" Lucas laughed heartily

By the way, Fernando, what kind of person is the second team coach, Portugal?" Gao Shen suddenly asked

This is the feeling after Gao Shen had a brief ten-minute conversation with Martin in the chairman's office

Such insight and level of discourse do not seem to belong to a young person who has just graduated from school

As Gao Shen passed through the barbed wire of Baldebebas on his way to the training area of the second team, in distant Miami, Florida, the former president of Real Madrid, Florentino, who had just stepped down, had rented a seaside mansion for vacation.

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The great leader Chairman Mao once said, politics is about reducing the number of enemies and increasing the number of one's own people

However, on the side, Butragueño and Florentino, among others, were somewhat surprised to notice Gao Shen.

If that is the case, then why direct anger towards the profound

Florentino let out a cold laugh, "Naive!"

Many people believe that getting things done relies on connections, yet they are unaware that relationships can be newly established. However, to accomplish tasks, it is essential to reach a consensus at critical junctures

"You still need to be a bit cautious, especially regarding..." Raul reminded

"No need, let him be, he won't make much of a splash, wanting to run for president, he is not qualified enough." Florentino clearly looked down upon this member of the board.

This profound statement is quite satisfying, but at the same time, it completely exposes the internal contradictions within Real Madrid

Martin was so angry that he cursed under his breath, saying, "You little rascal, you really know how to put on a show, don't you?"

Gao Shen lightly nodded, having understood in his heart

What he said at the press conference was akin to a declaration of loyalty for Raul and the local faction

You know, over the years, I have reminded him many times that if he had listened to me, the market value of his company would definitely have multiplied several times compared to now. However, he has always been so willful. This time is no different; does he really think that by doing this, Bosque and Hierro will come back?

The same principle applies to Gao Shen and Raul; they share many similarities.

This is a war, and it requires uniting all those who can be united.

Actions speak louder than words, which further deepened Raul's impression of the profound.

What is the reaction in the changing room

The same applies to the group of superstars; players from Brazil and England may not necessarily stand together, and individuals like Zidane and Gravesen may not unconditionally support others like Carlos

Not only did he fail to recover anything, but he also harmed his own interests and image, so now he can only resolutely bind himself to the profound.

They never expected that this recent graduate, nearly twenty-five years old, was actually a cunning little fox

The same reasoning applies; they are all local players, so their interests are aligned

Martin must be regretting deeply now, having lived more than half his life, only to be outmaneuvered by a twenty-five-year-old kid. It truly feels like he is regressing. However, the current situation at Real Madrid is not something a child can resolve. Martin surely still hopes to bring back Bosque, but that cannot be allowed to happen.

The resume of Porgado is relatively weak. He coached the Real Madrid youth team for two years starting in 1997, and in 1999 he managed the lower-tier team Toledo, but the results were poor. At the end of 2003, he coached Cordoba for two months, and the performance was also very disappointing. For the rest of the time, he was mostly idle.

Listening to his tone, it seems as if he has already envisioned the day when Gao Shen will be expelled from Real Madrid

Lei Dongduo nodded, "Should we arrange for someone to talk to him?"

Leaving the Bernabéu and on the way back to Valdebebas, Raúl shook his head with a bitter smile, still feeling a sense of lingering fear

Therefore, Gao Shen decided to promote youth training players around the age of twenty to the first team

Upon arriving at the training building of Team 2, the Spanish youth Fernando Lucas gave a thumbs up.

Over the past years, the superstar has always been a heavy stone pressing on his heart

This press conference made Raul view Gao Shen with new respect, but he still considered Gao Shen to be a young person's impulsiveness, especially in light of what Gao Shen had just said on the way to the Bernabeu.

At this moment, Lei Dongduo had just ended the call from Madrid, during which he was reporting to Florentino about everything that had just happened in Madrid

What shall we do now?" Lei Dongduo asked.

Realizing this, Raul would begin to attempt to embrace the profound, at the very least not to hold back.

His gamble is destined to fail! "Florentino said with certainty.

"Calderón has recently been quite prominent in the board meeting," reminded Redondo淡淡地.

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Your audacity is truly remarkable

What are the thoughts of Raúl, who comes from a forward position and is renowned as the Golden Boy?

Time is running short, I will transfer these young players to the first team this afternoon

This approach not only alleviates these two issues but also caters to the local faction led by Raul, achieving three objectives at once

Gao Shen also wanted to further deepen Raul's impression of him

At this moment, Raul finally realized that every profound word spoken by Gao Shen during their time together was directly addressing the crux of the matter

They are all superstars, all foreign aid, but who says that the interests of so many superstars are aligned?

Of course, Gao Shen also knows that Martin's promise carries no weight whatsoever

Gao Shen understood clearly and nodded in thanks to Raul, "In fact, they are not a united front."

Now that Florentino has stepped down, the new president Martin happens to be a good friend of Bosque, and the most recent championship won by Real Madrid was the one Bosque secured in 2003. Therefore, there is a strong call within the Real Madrid board for Bosque's return

My old comrade of many years has always been like this, suddenly showing off his capricious cleverness, yet always believing that no one can see through him. This time, he miscalculated, and even a twenty-five-year-old kid saw through him, haha

The matter has already occurred, and Martin is now in a predicament that cannot be clarified.

This took Butragueño and others by surprise