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Chapter 104 RB Leipzig and His Power Bank
Chapter 104 RB Leipzig and His Power Bank
Oliver Mintzlaff, chairman of the board of Leipzig FC, is smoking in the club's office building.
It can be said that, apart from Red Bull Group, Mintzlaff is the biggest decision-maker in the club.
Mintzlaff has the authority to make the final decision on transfers.
But this season is a special case.
RB Leipzig completed their promotion two years ahead of schedule, and the team also produced a phenomenal star player.
"Yes, that's the biggest problem."
Mintzlaff pointed to the organized data in front of him: "Our official visitor count this season is 500 times that of last year, not only in Leipzig, but also from fans all over the country, China, Japan—this is the impact of winning the championship. We have gained a huge number of fans."
"Fans are the cornerstone of the club, and I agree with that. That's why I've said before that our top priority is to gain more fans."
"Porter said."
This is the Deputy CEO of Red Bull's sports management department, who is actually one level below Mintzlaff in terms of position.
But this guy can contact the highest levels of the Red Bull Group directly!
"But here's a problem—the one I mentioned to you on the phone earlier."
Mintzlaff turned to the next page: "Operations estimate that 85% of the fans we've gained this season were attracted by Goodman."
"Wow, that Asian kid. He's amazing, and this is good for us; we need a star player!"
Porter clapped his hands in approval: "You know, top athletes attract fans at an astonishing rate, and our F1 division favors the most popular professional drivers. Hmm—what's with that look? Oliver, is there a problem?"
Porter noticed the change in Mintzlaff's micro-expression.
"That's the problem. According to the coaching staff's report, Goodman's competitive ability has far exceeded Leipzig's average, so his best option might be to leave the team. And once he leaves—"
Mintzlaff didn't say it, but Porter already understood.
"Oh, I know what you're saying. But that's never been a problem. We have a budget of 3000 million euros this season, which allows us to buy some strong players and make the team a good fit. We'll also be bringing in a few strong players from Red Bull Salzburg on free transfers within the group, so that's not included in the 3000 million euro budget."
"Veteran stars + powerful new signings —"
Porter had already begun to fantasize: "This is simply the best solution!"
However, after listening to Porter's description, Mintzlaff still shook his head: "A budget of 3000 million euros is indeed a lot, but you have to understand that the team that wants Gudman is not an ordinary Bundesliga team, it's Borussia Dortmund."
"With a new coach and new plans, Goodman would have a better future at Dortmund than at Leipzig."
"so--"
Porter stroked his chin: "I still don't think this is a problem. We can offer him a new contract, including bonuses, which he deserves."
"I know how good that guy is, I know it perfectly well. So we need to keep him in Leipzig, understand what I mean, Red Bull prince, DNA! That's what we need!"
"From the 3rd division champion to the 2nd division champion, and then to the Bundesliga champion, he might have been 30 years old when he won the Bundesliga title, but that doesn't matter, it's in his DNA!"
"Once Leipzig becomes a strong team in the Bundesliga and Goodman becomes a big star, we can then arrange for him to become a Red Bull spokesperson."
Leipzig will only join the Bundesliga next season, and many of their fans are new to the league.
At this point, a sense of belonging becomes very important.
Who can give Leipzig fans a sense of belonging?
A €3000 million signing won't work.
But Goodman can!
Leipzig has a total history of 6 years, and Hao Ren has been there for 2 years. By comparison, isn't he a super veteran?
Although—this veteran is only 17 years old—
"For the company's benefit, Goodman has to stay, and the head coach thinks so too, right? So that's settled then."
Porter and Mintzlaff stood together, both agreeing that Hao Ren needed to stay.
As for how to persuade him—
"A new contract, plus bonuses—we absolutely have to keep him!"
Bild —
Red Bull has changed its plans ahead of schedule, intending to transfer players from Red Bull Salzburg (Austrian Premier League) and New York Red Bull (Major League Soccer) to RB Leipzig and shift its focus to the Bundesliga.
"It is understood that these personnel changes will be completed within the group, allowing Rangnick to select the players he wants without spending a transfer fee."
"A well-known journalist from the newspaper commented: This kind of behavior is extremely shameful and is undoubtedly an insult to football with money."
【Classic Elend】
[You've shifted your focus, huh? So staying isn't so bad, is it?]
It's hard to say; how do you know the attitude of Red Bull's top management?
[This is hilarious! They discovered Leipzig had been promoted to the Bundesliga, and immediately started draining Salzburg's resources. RB Leipzig is really something else! I never expected their transfer budget to be so unlimited.]
[RB Leipzig and his emergency power bank]
Capital operations move very quickly. On June 10, Leipzig officially announced the return of Salzburg midfielder Sabitzer from loan, and then began a series of shady moves.
Red Bull transferred players such as Naby Keita, Gulacsić, Ilsanker, and Bernardo to RB Leipzig through internal transfers without proper accounting procedures.
This method has many advantages, the biggest of which is that it avoids the tax laws of the two places, which is incredibly clever. A few years ago, Leipzig saved a lot of taxes by using this method.
However, the situation has changed slightly this season.
Leipzig's operations were reported just days after they started, and the newly arrived Naby Keita and Gulacsi were forced to "return" the money to Salzburg Red Bull and pay a fine of 300 million euros, creating a highly entertaining spectacle.
They used to exploit this loophole when they were in the lower leagues, but now Leipzig is a Bundesliga team.
Putting aside the possibility of being reported, Leipzig's incredible player acquisition methods mean that players like Naby and Keita probably won't be able to register in the Bundesliga!
Sports News commentator: If Leipzig insists on their "special transfer method," they may face more severe penalties; the football league is not a lawless zone for capital.
Editor-in-Chief of the Süddeutsche Zeitung: The practices of Leipzig Red Bull and Salzburg Red Bull are shameful.
Munich Evening News
Following the RB Leipzig fine controversy, the two sides have been in close contact with Bayern Munich, with both sides seemingly hoping to facilitate the transfer of midfielder Joshua Kimmich.
Rangnick actually acknowledges Kimmich's ability, and the German midfielder's stats this season have been quite good.
The problem lies in Kimmich's technical deficiencies; he can't hold onto the ball, which ultimately led Rangnick to consider selling him.
Meanwhile, Mintzlaff managed to contact Hao Ren before he returned to China and explained the club's intentions.
"We need you to stay; this is the result of discussions between me and the other board members. Rest assured, we will offer you a new contract with a weekly wage of €5, and you will receive an additional €200 for your performance this season."
A prize of 10,000 euros.
Mintzlaff raised an eyebrow at Hao Ren: "But you have to keep the matter of the bonus a secret!"
"this--"
Hao Ren frowned and began to think.
Of course, he wasn't thinking about the bonus; he was thinking about the weekly wage in the new contract.
"Mr. Chairman, I need to think about it some more. It's only June now, so there's no rush. I'll go back to China to take care of some things first."
That's about it.
"Rejected so quickly?"
Upon receiving the news, Porter's eyes widened instantly: "Isn't a weekly wage of 5 euros enough?"
"Well—how should I put it, I also think it's a bit low. Although 50,000 euros is six times his current weekly wage, we have been promoted after all, and he is one of the key players. Maybe Dortmund can offer him 50,000 euros."
"hiss--"
Taking a deep breath, Porter felt that Mintzlaff made a lot of sense: "That's true. Actually, I also thought it was too little at first, but that's what the people from the group said. Sigh, I shouldn't have listened to their advice. They don't understand football at all, let alone respect it."
"I have to tell them about the importance of DNA! What Red Bull DNA is!"
The Sun reported that Dortmund and Goodman had direct communication, and that "the Chinese man had a very good chat with Tuchel."
"Tuchel has received many positive reports about Gudman from Klopp and hopes to include him in his plans for the new season. However, according to reporters, Tuchel cannot currently guarantee Gudman's starting position, as the player's ability to adapt to the top league still needs further verification."
On June 24, news from a local Leipzig newspaper caught the attention of fans.
The front page headline of the Neue Leipzig Zeitung reads: RB Leipzig plans to offer Goodman a weekly wage of €10, plus other incentives, with the club considering him a "DNA player."
The Neue Leipzig Zeitung not only pointed out Leipzig's contract renewal plan for Hao Ren, but also analyzed their existing contract with Hao Ren.
Leipzig first signed a contract with Hao Ren in 2013, when Hao Ren was only 15 years old.
According to the German Football Association's regulations, players under the age of 18 are not allowed to sign professional contracts. Therefore, the first contract between Leipzig and Hao Ren was a 3+1 system, which means that they would first sign a 3-year youth training contract. Once Hao Ren turned 18, the youth training contract would automatically become a professional contract and be extended for one year.
However, due to his performance this season, Leipzig signed a new contract with Hao Ren, adjusting his salary, but it still remains a 3+1 system.
In other words, Leipzig's current contract with Hao Ren is still a youth training contract, but once he turns 18, this youth training contract will automatically become a professional contract, and will be extended for another year (until 2018) while retaining the remaining validity period.
Here's the kicker: youth training contracts are quite special. According to FIFA regulations, if a club engages in any irregular practices, the youth player or their guardian can apply for arbitration to terminate the contract.
Illegal operation!
I know Leipzig very well!
Just a few days ago, they were caught committing financial fraud and had to pay a fine of 300 million euros!
[666, no, why is this team so abstract? I feel like I've become a fan of an internet celebrity team.]
Leipzig: Please, don't file for arbitration, let's develop peacefully.
[10 euros is indeed a lot; Hao Ren definitely wouldn't get that much money at other teams.]
[The problem is that Hao Ren is only 17 years old, yet he can only sign a 3+1 contract. They should have falsified Hao Ren's age.]
[Hilarious! Red Bull was so arrogant during the transfer, but now they've realized something's wrong.]
[Special Football Commentary by Allende: Club Financial Fraud, Can Goodman Be Terminated Without Compensation? Unfortunately, Leipzig may lose millions of euros!]
—【Goodman137HR: I'll arbitrate, my ass! Do you think I'm an idiot? I'll arbitrate, stop barking like a dog!】
—【Ellend752: Great, Goodman, you're really on the side of righteousness. Where are you planning to go next season?】
—【Goodman137HR: What do you think?】
-【I can】
-【Tell】
-【you】
-【this】
—【Two Arms】
—【Is that right?】
—【Dog thing】
-【Give】
-【you】
-【dad】
—【Kneel down】
When Hao Ren chatted with Allen, he gave off the vibe of an internet troll.
Translating the Chinese into German and then sending it in segments, that really put a lot of work on me, Mr. Goodman.
Li 11 and Leipzig Airport.
"Counter H, where's your state counter? I remember it being here. Did you renovate? That was fast!"
"Over there!"
"Oh my god, thank you! Thank you so much!"
Hao Ren pulled his suitcase and ran quickly toward counter H.
"To Frankfurt, thank you."
"HaoRent"
The check-in staff looked up and exclaimed, "Good heavens!!!"
Before he could even say "man," Hao Ren covered the check-in staff's mouth and pressed his index finger against his mask: "Private travel, confidential!"
"Oh, it's a secret, it's a secret!"
"that--"
The check-in staff gestured: "Signature—"
"no problem!"
Hao Ren agreed without hesitation, secretly pleased with himself.
He's now a household name in Leipzig!
Next up is Germany!
And then—
worldwide!
"Goodman?"
"Don't make a fuss."
Hao Ren turned his head and saw Rangnick's familiar face: "Ralph—?"
Rangnick frowned, took Hao Ren's boarding pass from the check-in staff, and then pulled Hao Ren away.
"I need to talk to you about something, Goode."
"Damn it, Ralph, can't you contact me by phone if you need something? Did you drive here from home?"
Hao Ren's eyes widened.
Leipzig is not a large city, but the airport is still some distance from the city center.
"It's on my way!"
Rangnick said, "I just happened to be here. You told me from Yusuf that you went to the airport."
After saying that, Rangnick took out Hao Ren's boarding pass, glanced at it, and frowned sharply: "Frankfurt? What are you going to Frankfurt for?"
"It's a connecting flight. Can Leipzig fly directly to China? They can't possibly open a special route just for Mr. Goodman, can they? Mr. Goodman doesn't have that much influence."
Hao Ren was speechless, thinking that Rangnick's question was stupid.
"Then why don't you take the train?"
"Then I still have to go to the airport?"
Hao Ren remained silent, taking the boarding pass from Rangnick's hand: "So, what brings you here? Is it something important?"
"Hmm—it's not that important, is it?"
Rangnick looked around to make sure no one was watching before asking, "Where are you going next season? Have you decided yet?"
Hao Ren pouted helplessly.
More than half a month after the season ended, head coach Rangnick only now remembered to ask me about my thoughts for next season; it's simply neglecting my duties.
"Should I go to Dortmund? I got along quite well with Thomas, even though he said something offensive to me earlier, but I can't take it too seriously."
"Go to Dortmund? Didn't Leipzig offer you a weekly wage of 10 euros?"
"What's the big deal? Once Mr. Goodman develops a bit, he'll be able to easily earn 10 euros a week, won't he?"
Contrary to what the media imagined, Hao Ren didn't seem particularly interested in the 10 euro weekly wage.
"Oh, are you afraid I'll file for arbitration? Don't worry, I'm not an idiot. Leipzig has been very good to me. If I really want to breach the contract, I will definitely demand Dortmund pay the penalty."
"...Lucius fell silent."
"I'm leaving now, Ralph."
"Wait!"
Rangnick called Hao Ren to a stop, and then started looking around again.
For some reason, Rangnick gave off the feeling of a thief, as if he didn't want others to hear his conversation with Hao Ren.
"Is there anything else to say? I'm listening. Don't worry, I really won't report you."
"It's not about the report; I just want to ask you—Goodman, why don't you consider staying?"
Hao Ren was stunned, staring at Ronnick in front of him: "What—does this mean?"
"The literal meaning!"
Rangnick's expression was fierce: "I don't understand! If I were you, I would have no reason to leave. Dortmund? To hell with Dortmund, do you think a bigger stage will make you stronger?"
"Is it possible that if you stay, your future will be better?"
"Why do I have to go to a big team? I don't understand! I don't understand!"
"—Ralph, don't worry, don't worry!"
Hao Ren retreated continuously, but Rangnick showed no sign of stopping, his spittle spraying all over Hao Ren's face.
"Tell me, why did you leave? It's been over half a month, haven't you figured it out yet? Staying is a better choice for you."
"Damn it! You really made me come here in person, didn't you! Fine, I'm coming now!"
Hao Ren stepped back again: "Well—I think I would improve even faster if it were a top-tier team."
"Is Dortmund really that good? Who won the German Cup final last month, us or Dortmund? Come on! Tell me!"
Hao Ren didn't speak.
"So, why did you leave?"
"Don't you understand?"
Rangnick's tone grew even more menacing, "Being from a wealthy family means nothing! All that talk about powerful and influential families is utter bullshit!"
"I'll add you."
Rangnick clenched his right fist and slammed it hard into Hao Ren's chest.
"Equivalent to invincibility."
"...blade>