Football: BBC template starts, Messi is stunned

In the previous life.

Manchester United's summer transfer window in 2018 was like this.

Although Manchester United's investment has made some moves,

but overall it has not caused much waves.

They introduced Brazilian midfielder Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk for 59 million euros.

At the same time, they bought 19-year-old full-back Dalot from Porto for 22 million euros.

In addition,

only spent 1.7 million euros to add backup goalkeeper Grant,

The total cost of the entire transfer window was about 80 million euros.

However!

When Manchester United signed Su Chen with a staggering transfer fee of 120 million pounds,

the situation changed dramatically!

This huge deal not only did not make Manchester United's transfer budget stretched,

but made them more financially comfortable.

As the stock price soared,

the secondary market responded enthusiastically,

the capital market is extremely optimistic about Manchester United's future revenue prospects!

Many banks even took the initiative to come to the door,

hoping to provide loans to Manchester United.

In this way,

Manchester United's CEO Woodward has ample room for operation in this summer transfer window.

He first focused on Manchester United's long-standing midfield problems.

Last season,

Manchester United lagged behind Manchester City by nearly 20 points in the league,

one of the important reasons was the lack of midfield strength.

Although French midfielder Pogba has a good offensive contribution,

his state is fluctuating,

and he is frequently injured,

and has only played more than 20 games in the league.

And the other two midfielders, Mati 17qi and Herrera.

There is a clear gap between them in terms of offense and ball control compared with Pogba!

In order to narrow the gap in midfield strength with Manchester City and other strong teams,

Woodward waved a large sum of money and

began to look for excellent midfielders in the transfer market.

Under Su Chen's strong suggestion,

they first launched a fierce pursuit of Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke.

Su Chen strongly recommended this former teammate to Woodward,

"Koke is an excellent midfield commander with outstanding defensive positioning awareness."

"He can play a steady metronome role in the midfield and backcourt, and he rarely gets injured. He can maintain a high attendance rate of about 35 games every season."

"Mr. Woodward, I feel very comfortable playing with Koke. The reason why I was able to score so many goals last season is that Koke has made an indelible contribution!"

Su Chen naturally has his own selfish motives in recommending Koke.

Although he knows that he cost Manchester United a record transfer fee of 120 million pounds,

he will definitely occupy a main position after joining the team,

but in a big club like Manchester United's locker room.

There will be some factions to a greater or lesser extent!

As a new player who is only 18 years old,

Su Chen needs to establish his position and prestige in the locker room as soon as possible.

Originally, he hoped to join Manchester United with Griezmann,

but Atletico Madrid insisted that only one of Su Chen and Griezmann could leave.

Since he has already joined Manchester United,

then it is undoubtedly a wise choice to introduce Koke, a former teammate.

The two can fight side by side in a new league and team,

support each other,

which will help Su Chen consolidate his position in Manchester United more quickly.

Atletico Madrid responded positively to Manchester United's purchase!

In addition, Koke himself is also interested in seeking new challenges and higher salary treatment,

Finally, the two sides reached an agreement on a transfer fee of 67 million euros.

Koke left Atletico Madrid, where he had played for many years, and joined Manchester United.

But the signing of a midfielder is far from enough!

Woodward has set his sights on the Serie A league again.

In recent years, Serie A has been in a period of decline.

Although there are still many talented players playing here,

Due to the lack of exposure in the league,

these players' value has not reached its peak.

Manchester United took the opportunity to introduce Barella, the main midfielder of the Italian national team, from Cagliari at a low price of 30 million euros!

This young player is only 21 years old.

A year later in the real world,

he was first rented and then bought by Inter Milan,

and eventually became the main midfielder of the team,

later, he not only won the Serie A with Inter Milan, but also reached the Champions League final!

But now Manchester United has taken the lead.

Although Barella is only 1.75 meters tall,

his physical condition is not outstanding.

But he has solid basic skills and

strong fighting spirit!

Long shots, ball control, forward penetration, and defense are all top-notch,

He is the golden midfielder of the new generation of the Italian national team.

In addition, Manchester United also introduced the young central defender Bastoni from Inter Milan with a transfer fee of 32 million euros!

This player had attracted Woodward's attention when he played for Atlanta.

After a competition.

Manchester United finally got their wish and signed this potential new star.

Spending 35 million euros!

Finally, after dealing with some redundant players in the team,

Manchester United closed its transfer window early.

Now Manchester United has made some additions in all three lines!

Su Chen was bought on the striker line.

Koke and Barella were bought in the midfield,

Central defender Bastoni is about to take on the responsibility of Manchester United's defense.

Manchester United spent a lot of money in the transfer market this summer, shocking the football world!

Manchester United spent a total of 260 million euros on the four players!

This also created the record of the highest transfer turnover in a single season in Manchester United's history.The record of the meeting window.

The Manchester Evening News commented on this,

"Manchester United's personnel additions in multiple lines show the team's desire to overthrow Manchester City and regain the Premier League title this season!"

"And in the Champions League, the team will also move forward bravely!"

"This season's Premier League competition is likely to be a two-man show between Manchester United and Manchester City!"

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In the Sky Sports studio.

"Mr. Guardiola, Manchester United has already spent 260 million euros before the end of the summer transfer window!"

"And Manchester City has only introduced about 70 million euros."

"Do you think this season, Manchester City can be the same as last season,"

"Defeat Manchester United and successfully defend the Premier League title?"

In an interview with Sky Sports in the UK,

The reporter asked Guardiola sitting in front of the broadcast camera.

The words conveyed the pressure that Manchester United brought to Manchester City!

Guardiola looked relaxed and calm.

Not nervous at all.

"Manchester United's big move in the transfer window this year really surprised me a little!"

"Manchester United has introduced four players, all of whom are outstanding stars."

"Among them, Su Chen is undoubtedly the most eye-catching, and he will undoubtedly greatly increase the strength of Manchester United's attack line next season."

Guardiola praised Manchester United,

Then he changed the subject!

"But I am still confident that Manchester City will defend the title this season!"

"Don't forget, we also spent nearly 70 million euros to introduce Mahrez from Leicester City!"

"I like this player very much. I wanted to get him two years ago!"

"Now I finally got what I wanted. As the head coach of Manchester City, I have nothing to complain about!"

Guardiola praised Mahrez in the interview.

He was called the best player in the Premier League last season!

"Our squad is already strong. With Mahrez, I believe the team's strength will be qualitatively improved."

"Our goal this season is to win the Champions League!"

Guardiola didn't even mention the Premier League!

It seems that in his opinion,

It is natural for Manchester City to win the Premier League again this season.

Don't forget last season.

They will only lead Manchester United by 19 points!

At this time,

The host asked Guardiola tentatively.

"Pep, what if Su Chen and Mahrez 207 are exchanged?"

"I mean, if Su Chen joins Manchester City and Mahrez joins Manchester United, what would you be willing to do?"

This reporter obviously knows how to create a program effect!

The question he raised is alsoGuardiola was stunned.

"Haha, this question, haha..."

Guardiola touched his bald head,

avoided the question.

"I won't talk about things that haven't happened in real life."

"I am very satisfied with the current Manchester City lineup, that's what I want to say!"

Although Guardiola was tough on the outside,

he was furious in his heart!

You know,

at the beginning, he strongly recommended to the Manchester City boss to buy Su Chen!

"Boss, you have to get Su Chen to Manchester City no matter what!"

"If we want to win the Champions League this season, Su Chen must be an indispensable part!"

"Please, boss, I want Su Chen so much, I want to coach him so much!"

Guardiola is full of confidence.

Relying on Manchester City's financial resources and a competitive state that is higher than Manchester United.

The team can win this victory in this battle!

But what was unexpected was.

Su Chen signed with Manchester United without thinking.

And signed a top weekly salary of 200,000 pounds!

Guardiola was very angry about this.

However,

He couldn't make his sense of loss public!

You know Guardiola is a coach with a very strong self-esteem.

He always thinks that he is not only the best in the Premier League,

but also the best in the world!

A world-best coach.

Will you feel frustrated because you didn't buy a player you like?

No!

Absolutely not!

This is what Guardiola has been hinting to himself.

Guardiola gritted his teeth in his heart:

"Su Chen, you didn't choose Manchester City. You will regret it after this season!!!"