Chapter 265: Chapter 265

A clever housewife cannot cook without rice.

In the end, even Guardiola, flushed and agitated, had to accept this reality.

"In your country’s league, there is an enormous obstacle called 50+1. Bundesliga always seems to choose to respect tradition rather than pure competitiveness, but how long can we hold on to these things? At a certain point, you have to consider what constitutes a more modern and competitive choice, shouldn’t the German league develop towards betterment? Especially in the face of intense competition in international events."

United Kingdom, Manchester City.

At the entrance to the city, from the only highway leading from the airport, passing vehicles slowed down, rolled down their windows, and looked at a towering 20-meter billboard by the roadside.

[Welcome to Manchester!]

Below the bold red slogan was Icardi wearing Manchester United’s number 9 jersey, arms outstretched, embracing the sky.

It was the moment of sunset.

Under the blood-red sky’s reflection, the billboard appeared even redder; it was the color of Manchester United, also indicating the current color of this city.

"Haha, truly a great transfer!"

"I love this slogan, so great!"

"Manchester should be red!"

"Is the schedule for next season out? I can’t wait to see Icardi start in the derby!"

Vehicles passing by, people were full of emotion.

In 2009, Tevez spent 2,000 British Pounds out of his own pocket to hang a gigantic blue background poster with "Welcome to Manchester" in Manchester, which made Sir Alex, then Manchester United’s manager, annoyed!

Old Sir was gracious and never confronted Tevez in public.

However, Manchester United fans wouldn’t take it lying down!

A local fan organization also spent 3,000 British Pounds out of their own pocket to hang this gigantic red background poster by the airport.

The retired Ferguson holds great expectations for Icardi’s future at Manchester United.

He privately told the current manager Van Gaal straightforwardly that Icardi might be the next little box king Manchester United has brought in since Van Nistelrooy!

In Ferguson’s view, Icardi, only 22 years old, will certainly achieve more at Manchester United than Van Nistelrooy.

At Manchester City Club, inside the meeting room.

From after lunch till sunset, the team’s management meeting hadn’t ended yet.

Chief Operating Officer Belgistan stood up, twisted his waist in place, then walked to the door to turn on the lights.

"Thanks for your hard work everyone, I don’t want to continue the meeting either, but we’re under great pressure right now, Manchester United’s moves in the transfer market are as fast as a rocket, completely beyond our expectations, we need to step up too!"

Commercial Director Belada chimed in: "How come our neighbor isn’t sticking to the norms this year? Just lifted Arsenal and then finalized it with a slam, abnormal!"

Coach Pellegrini said: "Now the whole world knows Inter’s supermarket is open, if you don’t act fast, you’ll only end up picking up the scraps."

Belgistan finished twisting his waist, then stood with his feet together, hands resting on his knees in a circle, making a cracking sound.

Pellegrini jokingly said: "Our dear Chief Operating Officer has knee damage, want me to call over the team doctor to treat you?"

Belgistan grinned bitterly: "No need, if you don’t plan on buying Tang Long, my knee will immediately heal, recently my legs are about to break from running back and forth between Manchester and Milan!"

Manchester City is interested in two Inter players, one is center-back Ranocchia, the other is midfielder Tang Long.

Ranocchia’s issue is easy to solve, the competition isn’t that fierce.

Tang Long’s issue is tricky!

Reportedly, Chelsea, this season’s Premier League champion, is very interested in Tang Long, having had in-depth communications with Inter Club and Tang Long’s agent Ronaldo.

"What’s the name of Inter’s sporting director, the bald one?" Pellegrig asked.

"It’s Ossilio." Belgistan replied.

"How much can we trust what this guy says? He said Chelsea’s first offer was 50 million British Pounds, was it just to scare us?"

"Not bluffing, I personally went to his office, opened his mailbox for me, he said generally he won’t show it, but because we have a good relationship, he showed it. I understand this guy, likes to take kickbacks, bragging about his government-funded travels."

"So do we follow suit?"

Pellegrini was feeling a bit uneasy.

Chelsea owner Abu is as rich as a nation, and coupled with his most trusted coach Mourinho’s return, winning the long-awaited Premier League championship in his first year, Abu will surely support the Portuguese’s signings wholeheartedly.

"Follow! Why not follow!"

"Abu is very wealthy, but is he wealthier than our Abu Dhabi Consortium?"

Belgistan made a bold statement, emphasizing the absolute support from the owner for Manchester City.

Chilean veteran coach Pellegrini, upon hearing this, felt a lot more secure.

Chelsea has a mine behind them, but our Manchester City also has a strong backer, even stronger!

However, Belgistan then changed the tone, causing Pellegrini to feel uneasy again.

"Of course, the boss emphasizes that as a foreign owner, he must strictly adhere to Financial Fair Play, money should be spent wisely, we have money, but can’t be fools."

"My point is, Tang this player, we can compete with Chelsea, but De Bruyne, we must let it go, vice versa as well, in conclusion, choose one of the two, do you agree?"