Chapter 108: Veterans (Part 1)

Don En had long forgotten what he said to Rebrov during the halftime break at home against Crystal Palace in December last year - "I will put you on the transfer list". After half a season of integration, Rebrov has been able to get a place in the Forests, and he has never considered fulfilling his promise.

Therefore, when he received a fax from Dynamo Kiev, his first reaction was surprise - he had never thought about selling Rebrov. The Ukrainians are one of the few experienced players in the Forest team. Today, there are mostly young players in the Forest team. Although they are all talented, they lack the ultimate experience. The two completely different leagues in the Premier League and the First Division are often the head of the home, and big clubs are willing to loan young players to the First Division team for training. However, in the Premier League, there are very few teams that are willing to start most young players, and many head coaches cannot afford to let young players play but lose their results.

Tang En bought so many young players, on the one hand, has the "pedophile" problem he suffered when playing football manager games, and on the other hand, it is out of helplessness, rich experience and worthy of playing years, and there are not many players who can meet his requirements.

For Nottingham Forest, although Rebrov was trapped in the second half of last season due to physical fitness and injuries and did not have many opportunities to play, his experience helped the team very much in the last moment.

Tang En came to his senses, took a look at the name on the fax, and refused the transfer application from Dynamo Kiev without thinking.

Before the next day's training, Rebrov found Tangen: "Sir, Mr. Dynamo, Kiev, called me."

Tang En sighed in his heart, it turns out that the Ukrainian club is preparing for both ways.

"Chairman Surchis told me that Dinamo needs me. I believe his words."

Donn looked at Rebrov and said, "So, Sergey. What if I also say I need you? Do you believe me?"

Rebrov smiled: "Of course, I believe you. Sir. But Dynamo Kiev also promised to give me the main position. Sir, can I still get the main promise in this season's Premier League game?"

This question asked Done the key point - he did not consider giving Rebrov the main position. In a fierce league match like the Premier League, Rebrov's knees gradually became the biggest issue restricting his performance. It would be a bit irresponsible to give the main position to a veteran who didn't know if he would be injured frequently.

But Don knew that if he spoke out his plans, the possibility of losing Rebrov would be as high as 80%.

After pondering for a while, Don En asked, "Sergey, if I said I would promise you the main position. Will you stay in the Forest team?"

Rebrov nodded without hesitation: "I can, sir. It is my honor to be able to play football under your hands."

Lie can leave someone who has a certain effect on the team, but once this person finds out that he has been deceived, his relationship with Don Endi will be over.

Don En sighed: "I really want to lie to you, Sergei. But I want to tell you the truth, after the start of this season, you will not be the absolute main force..."

This is the expected answer. As an old professional player who is mingling in several clubs, Rebrov has long had a clear understanding of his future. He nodded and smiled and said, "Thank you, sir. I didn't use lies to swear to me. I also want to thank you for your advice to me when I was in the most difficult time..."

Is this a farewell declaration? Don En thought. At that time, Collimore spent 2 million pounds to bring him from North London to Nottingham. Now the Forest has a chance to sell it for 3 million euros and make one million. No matter how you look at it, it is a very cost-effective deal, and this offer can also show how enthusiastic Dynamo Kiev is now about Rebrov.

The players are leaving, the team wants it. The Forest team lost a veteran but could make a net profit of one million pounds...

Donn nodded: "If you think it will be better for you to go back to Ukraine, I agree to leave the team. But Sergei, I want to remind you for the last time... When you return to that cold Eastern Europe, it means you have said goodbye to mainstream European football..."

Rebrov, who received the approval of the head coach, was in a particularly good mood. He smiled and said, "Sir, do you think I am fantasizing about joining a giant team and then winning the Champions League? I am over the age of dreaming, and now it is time to think about the time before I retire."

He said it well, and Tang En had nothing to say.  It was unrealistic to consider the hegemony of the Spring and Autumn Period...

"Okay, you won... Good luck, Sergey." Done waved.

"I wish you good luck, too. Sir."

One day later. Sergerebrov became the first person to leave the Forest this summer. Dynamo Kiev bought the Ukrainian who showed confidence and form in the midfield for £3 million.

The media fully affirmed Don't have the ability to train players. Rebrov had only half a season to perform well. It was when Don't take over the coaching post of the Forest team. The value of Don't fall but rises in one season, which is enough to show the problem.

Rebrov's departure strengthened Don't's determination to find an experienced veteran for the Forest midfielder. The team is now seriously short of people in the midfield. Only George Wood and Branya Gunnarson are confirmed to be in the plan of Don't. Others may face the fate of being cleaned up - either loaned or sold.

The team needs veterans, all young people, the team is like a lame leg. So which veterans meet Tang En's requirements?

He suddenly thought of someone.

He thought maybe he would take the translator to Italy again.

It’s great to be the head coach of a professional team, you can travel for public expenses!

He informed Evan of his destination, and the club immediately arranged everything for Donn. With an Italian translation, Donn flew to Milan, Italy that afternoon.

In the evening, when he was having dinner in the restaurant he had agreed to eat, the two people sitting opposite him were the agent Blankini, and the other was the target of Donn, this time, who had curly hair, no star appearance, and always had a civilian smile on his face, Dmitrio Albertini.

When he was a fan, Tang En was not a subway fan of a certain team, but supported the team he chose regardless of the weather. He is a fraternal type - he likes many teams, but he will not quarrel with another person because of the century-long grudge between Real Madrid and Barcelona; he likes many stars, but he will not hate the people he hates just because he likes a certain player.

He is not a supporter of AC Milan, nor will he shed tears of excitement for Milan to win a European championship. But he likes the man sitting in front of him.

He was once the vice captain of the Serie A giant AC Milan and has a high reputation among fans. He is the absolute main force of AC Milan and the Italian national team. He is considered by Maldini, the old man who "if you sneeze, the Italian national team will catch a cold." The honors he has won and the big scenes he has experienced may not be finished in two days and two nights. But that has become a thing of the past.

Now he has been swept out by AC Milan and is now planning to terminate the contract with Lazio because Lazio, who is in a financial crisis, cannot afford his salary - 1.25 million euros after tax.

For Lazio, who was overwhelmed by financial problems, this money is not a small amount. They just signed a two-year contract with Albertini, whom Milan doesn't want, in January this year, 1.25 million a year, and 2.5 million a year. But for the upstarts in the Premier League and Nottingham Forest, which has completely escaped the economic crisis, they can afford this money.

This is why Donn chose Albertini.

Donn believes that Albertini is not old enough to be able to slut out on the bench and then quietly wait for retirement. He wants to give this Milanian a chance, and at the same time give the Forest a chance - to become more mature and stronger.

But he is not without competitors this time. The day before he came to take Milan, Larini, the marketing manager of the Atlanta Club, just met Albertini's agent Blankini. This is an event that conforms to the normal direction of history. Uh, I mean if Don't interfere with this...

"Demi, we all know Lazio's current situation, and I also know Atlanta is very interested in you. But please don't doubt the sincerity of our Forests. Do you believe that your career has ended here? Do you think you are at the point of living in the downstream team of Serie A?" Don began to display his 3-inch tongue, hoping to persuade Albertini to terminate the negotiations with Atlanta and turn to Nottingham Forest.

After waiting for the Italian translation to translate Donen's words, Albertini fell into deep thought.

When he was abandoned by AC Milan in 2002-03 and went to Atletico Madrid on loan, he was full of fantasy about returning to San Siro. But after spending a season in Spain and returning to Italy, he found that Milan had completely lost his place.
Chapter completed!