"Porto?"

In the high-rise conference room at Stamford Bridge Stadium, Chelsea's behind-the-scenes owner Abramovich couldn't help but be proud and laughed, "This lottery draw is good luck, excellent, very good, haha."

In the conference room, assistant Granovskiya, chairman Bruce Barker, CEO Peter Kenyon, who just returned from Nyon, Switzerland, and head coach Mourinho who came to the meeting were all happy.

After drawing Porto, Chelsea can be said to have stepped into the quarterfinals with one foot.

They still have this confidence.

"In the past four years, I have invested no less than 100 million yuan every year and have introduced batches of stars. Even if I use money to cushion, I believe that this money should be enough to cushion Chelsea on the podium of the Champions League championship."

When Abramovich said this, he couldn't help but shake his head on his own.

He always believed that money had magical power.

When Gao Han was coaching, he believed that after Gao Han left, he believed it even more deeply.

Many people outside said that he regretted Gao Han's departure, which was simply nonsense. On the contrary, he never regretted the decision he made. Even if a trace of this thought occasionally flashed, he would be suppressed by him soon.

Because he firmly believes that there is nothing in this world that money cannot do.

If so, it is definitely not a problem of money, but a problem of people.

So, if Mourinho can't do it, then change someone else and someone who can do it to be the head coach.

Abramovich calmed down and looked at Mourinho deeply.

The Portuguese madman knew what the boss meant and nodded: "This signing luck is good, I am confident enough to lead the team to advance."

Just as the Russian nodded, Mourinho changed his tone, "However, it is easy to enter the quarterfinals, and it is a bit difficult to stand out from the quarterfinals."

"What does it mean?" asked Granovskiya.

Mourinho knew that she was Abramovich's credible assistant, and her problem was equivalent to a Russian problem.

"According to the draw of the Champions League this season, there are many strong dialogues in the group stage, which has created a lot of momentum. The knockout rounds in the quarterfinals are also very eye-catching. Inter Milan vs Real Madrid, Barcelona vs. Liverpool are all very interesting games, but the real excitement is in the quarterfinals and semi-finals, and even the finals."

"Yes," Peter Kenion nodded, "There is news that UEFA learned from the lessons learned from Porto's victory in business operations that year, and deliberately or unintentionally arranged such a suspense schedule. It is unknown how it works."

Whether the lottery draw is fair and fair has always been questioned by fans around the world, but there has never been a conclusion.

Perhaps it should be said that from a business perspective, UEFA intends to plan the competition system, for example, there are divisions in group stages, but there should be no teams that are deliberately targeted.

As for major European teams, they have basically agreed to this rule. After all, business operations income has increased and everyone gets a lot of money, so naturally they won’t care too much.

Sometimes, it is not necessarily a good thing to do if you have too good results in the Champions League.

Abramovich was already a personal talent who was able to survive to his current status. He suddenly saw Mourinho's implication and smiled secretly in his heart, "Jose, do you have any specific plans? Let's listen."

Mourinho was encouraged and nodded: "There are some plans, mainly because our team currently needs to strengthen the signings in several positions, but I heard that you just decided to sign a few days ago..."

Not long ago, Abramovich vaguely stated in an interview with the media that the era of Chelsea's high-profile money-burning signings has passed. He wants to tighten his money appropriately. If he insists on signing, he must introduce high-level strong players, rather than some players who are cheap but cannot rely on at all.

In the past few years, this type of player has been uncommon, such as Kezhman.

High-level players are a bit expensive, but they are relatively safe, expensive and valuable, and can have some influence in the transfer market. This is more cost-effective than introducing players who are cheap but not necessarily good.

Everyone present understood Mourinho's meaning, and he wanted to buy people during the winter break.

Abramovich thought for a while, gently tapped the oval table beside him with his right hand, hesitated for a while, and then pointed at Mourinho, "How sure are you?"

The Portuguese's eyes were very firm, and they showed strong confidence all over their bodies, "It depends on how many people you gave me."

"you say."

"A central defender, what I want most is Atletico Madrid's Carvalho."

Abramovich looked at Peter Kenyon, who shook his head and said, "This is probably not easy to deal with. Atletico Madrid doesn't even talk to us, and he is Mendes's man."

Jorge Mendes, Abramovich is very familiar with him. He knows very well that this is a vampire-like guy. Not to mention that he had a very unpleasant relationship with him when he was Gao Han. This time, he really had to dig it hard, and it was impossible not to get a lot of blood.

"Then another one, Porto central defender Pepe."

Peter Kenion looked puzzled, "This is also a player of Mendes, and Porto should not agree. Besides, he can't play in the Champions League even if he comes."

Pepe is a defender star rising in the European arena this season. He performed very well in Porto, but his agent is Mendes. There have been media rumors that many giants, including Real Madrid, have targeted him, which has caused his value to soar, which is said to have exceeded 20 million euros.

After hearing this, Mourinho immediately came to a silence.

Abramovich also felt a little worried, and looked at Peter Kenyon, who knew it very well and sighed.

"Perhaps we can look for it again, it's best if we can play in the Champions League and have great strength."

Mourinho nodded slightly, "Then let Coruña's central defender Andrade, but I also want Manchester City's Mica Richards. I like this young player very much. They can all play in the Champions League."

Peter Kenyon raised his eyebrows when he heard this. The combined value of these two players is at least 20 million pounds, especially Micah Richards, who is one of the hottest young players in the Premier League this season. I don’t know if I can get 15 million pounds.

Abramovich also noticed Peter Kenyon's look and knew that he had to make a decision at this moment.

It is obvious that Andrade is Jose Vega's man and a Portuguese international. He was unable to enter the World Cup due to injury. Mourinho must have wanted to get him long ago.

As for Carvalho and Pepe before, they were just bargaining chips.

This guy is smart!

But in the past few years, especially after Gao Han left the team, everyone laughed at him openly and secretly, believing that it was an extremely wrong decision for him to let Gao Han go, but he himself never believed in this evil.

He doesn't believe it, and he has money, but he can't get a Champions League championship.

The team is in a good situation now, and the defending champion Barcelona in the group stage is defeated. Mourinho is so confident again. He thinks this should be the most promising season since he took over Chelsea.

Thinking of this, he stood up suddenly, supported his hands on the table, and looked at Mourinho with his possession.

"Jose, I'll ask you again, how sure are you?"

Mourinho did not dodge at all, staring at him without any inch, "Give me someone, I'll give you a championship."

Before Abramovichdo could think, Mourinho said again, "You should understand, Roman, our goals are consistent."

Yes, consistent!

Abramovich has always wanted to prove to everyone that without Gao Han, he can still win the championship, and Mourinho has always been thinking about how to get out of the shadow left by Gao Han?

In the past two years, no matter what achievements he has achieved or how his team performs, everyone will think of Gao Han.

If you win, Gao Han left him a treasure trove. If you lose, Mourinho himself is incompetent.

Abramovich has had enough of these days, and Mourinho has had enough of them!

"Okay, okay, very good." Abramovich pointed at Mourinho and nodded vigorously, "I'll give you a promise here, Jose, you want people, I'll give you people, if you want rights, I'll give you rights, I'll give you rights. The transfer budget I give you does not have a ceiling, but if this happens, I can't get the Champions League..."

Abramovich opened his eyes and said nothing further.

"I will resign, you don't need to fry it." Mourinho stood up suddenly and solemnly promised.

Everyone on the scene could see that he was also willing to do his best.

In European football, there is an unwritten rule, that is, to fire the head coach, usually an additional termination fee is still required. The specific amount and length of time depends on the negotiation between the two parties. Some even reach the head coach's annual salary, and they have to be paid until he finds his next coaching job or the contract term expires.

The most famous one is Inter Milan's head coach Cooper. After being fired by Morati, he did not go to work as soon as possible. Instead, he sat at home and rested for a while with the annual salary paid by Inter Milan.

It can be said that during Zacheroni's coaching period, Inter Milan actually paid the annual salary of two coaches at the same time.

But on the other hand, if the head coach resigns voluntarily, the club can minimize the termination fee and even do not have to pay. For Mourinho, this is at least a few million euros in income.

So, this time he did make a sacrifice.

With his eyes fixed on the departing Mourinho's back, a cruel smile appeared on the corner of Abramovich's mouth.

"Boss, do you really have to support him with all your strength?" Granovskiya asked.

Abramovich looked at his assistant and smiled slightly, "Since I was very young, I learned a truth. If a person can be cruel to cut flesh from his body, he must have the determination to not give up until he achieves his goal."

After hearing this, everyone looked at the direction of Mourinho's departure, nodded at the same time, and even felt a little awe-inspiring.

It can be seen that Mourinho is doing his best to regain his dignity as a professional head coach.

He doesn't want himself to live in the shadow of high cold forever, he wants everyone to know him again.

"My experience over the past years tells me that when I encounter such a person, you either fight side by side with him or avoid it, but never block his way."

What would happen if he would block his way? Abramovich didn't say it, but his meaning was clear.

Abramovich is an oligarch who came out of the sea of ​​blood in Russia. He has seen anyone, so it is even better to see people.

"Peter, tell Aneson not to mess with him."

"I understand." Peter Kenyon nodded.

Over the past period of time, there have been rumors that Chelsea's management has used sports director Arnesen to undermine Mourinho.

"Also, no matter what he wants, do his best to support him."

After saying that, Abramovich stood up.

It can be seen that he is looking forward to the showdown between Mourinho and Gao Han.

This is not only Mourinho's decisive battle, but also his.
Chapter completed!