Chapter 1047 - 252: World Footballer of the Year
But beneath the glamor, Real Madrid actually has some minor hidden dangers.
For example... after Izalelt activated the team, they used offense to conceal their defensive lapses.
Substituting attack for defense, that’s the best defense strategy.
But... this strategy made this year’s crop of Real Madrid stars exhausted.
And these stars all refuse to be substitutes.
They’ve been at Real Madrid for several years now, and besides an initial rise in value, their subsequent valuation and evaluation have been steadily declining.
Even someone like Madeira, the Mr. Golden Ball, has slipped to over twentieth in the Golden Ball rankings.
Seeing the team poised for a major eruption this year, who would want to be a substitute?
Playing one more match means more match data, more goals, and assists.
Being a substitute is a visible loss!
When Real Madrid secures a treble that sweeps across All Europe this year, everyone’s value will have not only recovered but next year’s Golden Ball Award and World Footballer of the Year top ten, possibly seven or eight of them will be Real Madrid players.
That would be a definitive Real Madrid golden era!
By then, anyone wanting to leave Real Madrid will do so as a conqueror.
And not leave with one’s tail between their legs because Real Madrid didn’t manage remarkable achievements.
The meaning between the two is vastly different.
Players with such intentions are not a minority within the Real Madrid team.
On one hand, the main squad would rather exhaust themselves.
On the other hand, substitutes this year have been thoroughly sidelined, rarely getting playing opportunities.
As the winter window approaches, some Real Madrid substitutes are seeking loans or transfers.
Collette is one of them.
And those who choose to stay, their condition isn’t very good either.
As for Bayern, Robbery’s contract issues have gradually become their top priority.
This could be understood from a certain dimension why Bayern did not go all out in public relations and operations for Robbery’s Golden Ball Award.
Because after winning the Golden Ball Award, Robbery’s salary would inevitably rise.
After all, currently, he isn’t among the top-tier earners in the footballing world.
But his level... to put it politely, he’s among the top five in the world.
And if he doesn’t win the Golden Ball Award, according to Bayern’s rules, Robbery wouldn’t just have a one-year contract renewal, but his salary... would need to be slightly reduced too.
He’s currently at Four million euros, but due to the Golden Yuan influx, players at his level should now be at Six million euros.
If not this year, then Three million next year, Two hundred fifty thousand thereafter.
Compared to Three years at Six million, they’ve saved a million in wages.
Which is enough for Bayern to pay a big group of workers.
The differences within, vast as the sea.
Spend tens of thousands on PR, and still have to pay a few hundred or Ten million more in wages.
No PR, players sign more easily.
You’re Bayern, how would you choose?
Of course, this is just one conspiracy theory perspective, not necessarily the true intention of Bayern’s top leadership, yet it’s certainly one minor reason among them.
At Manchester United, recently they’ve been pursuing Averro aggressively.
And Averro also expressed delight in Lord’s regard, repeatedly stating no one can refuse the call of Dream Theater.
Mike Loring, as the team’s star player, also hopes to have some dependable partners.
In the past two seasons, Mike Loring has clearly felt Manchester United has reached its squad limit; without introducing new talented players or stars, they’re always one step away from the Champions League.
Thus, Mike Loring also expressed on social media his welcome for Averro to assist him.
He’s entirely unconcerned about Averro threatening his status.
Averro is just a Golden Boy, whereas Mike Loring is the seventh in the Golden Ball Award!
Don’t joke around.
Lastly, Arsenal’s impending turbulent period was calmed under Mr. Winter’s assurance.
Yet they discreetly issued a loan request to Real Madrid, hoping to let Collette play half a season for Arsenal.
Collette himself agreed, so Real Madrid approved it.
Collette is not within their plans, so the loan is no problem.
This action, for Arsenal’s fans, is a blow.
Because... big clubs never loan!
They buy if they like, don’t use it if they don’t. Where’s the concept of a loan?
Even if it’s a loan, it should include a purchase clause; if it fits, buy it directly.
But Collette clearly doesn’t have this clause.
This means Collette in Arsenal will either be completely useless, or, if he proves useful, he’s certain to be recalled by Real Madrid next season.
Arsenal’s attachment to Real Madrid feels like inviting them to step on their dignity.
Worth it?
Regarding this, Mr. Winter has bitter words he cannot express.
Do you think I don’t want to buy?
Moreover, he’s still skeptical about Lu Yang’s comments and Lola’s research.
Can one Collette enable Arsenal liftoff?
Is that possible?
If it indeed were possible, then... better midfielders than Collette aren’t lacking.
Right, Morici?