My Girlfriend Wants Victory - Chapter 151
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[(Official) Jin-Ho Son joins Manchester United.]
[Son Jin-ho’s enlistment video that received rave reviews even overseas.]
[Manchester United stock price soars with news of Son Jin-ho’s transfer?]
[Red Devils celebrate Son Jin-ho’s transfer.]
[Jurgen Klopp releases a meaningful interview. ‘If there is a meeting, there is a parting, and if there is a parting, there is a reunion someday.’]
[Roberto Lewandowski wishes Son Jin-ho good luck on his transfer. ‘Playing with Gino was a fantastic experience. I hope he continues to do well at Manchester United.’]
[Sebastian Kehl, ‘Gino? Don’t worry. He’ll be loved in Manchester too.’]
[Cristiano Ronaldo makes a meaningful statement. ‘Jin-ho’s joining Manchester United is a great thing and I’m looking forward to it.’]
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After watching the induction video posted on Manchester United’s official YouTube channel, I thought back to the difficult journey I had to go through to sign with Manchester United.
A week ago from now.
Even after Ferguson told him to respect me, our side and Manchester United’s claims continued to run parallel, and we went into the 7th meeting with the mindset that it would be the last.
“Look at his performance in the Champions League final last season! He should be getting paid at least £300,000!”
We were asking for £300,000 a week, which was £100,000 less than the £400,000 initially offered by Mino Raiola, but Ferguson did not seem to like that either.
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“Absolutely not! If the manager gets paid less than the players, the players will try to rise above the manager!”
Ferguson shouted his resolute opposition, citing problems with discipline within the team.
After a long tug-of-war, we finally offered Rooney a weekly wage of 260,000 pounds (about 480 million won), and declared that we would give up the contract if it was less than that.
Ferguson and Glazer talking with serious expressions about the ultimatum.
“Rooney earns more than the manager at £260,000 a week, so just sign him.”
Even the Glazers, who effectively pay the players’ wages, tried to persuade Ferguson to just sign the contract, but Sir Alex Ferguson did not back down from his position one bit.
“No matter what happens, it can’t be done.”
“Then should we give up on recruiting Gino even now?”
Finally, an exhausted Glazer asked in a self-deprecating tone, and Alex Ferguson looked at him as if to say, “What the hell is that?”
“Just raise my salary.”
Then he looked into Joel Glazer’s eyes and offered a clear solution.
Ferguson’s firm words to the club owner to make a decision caused a momentary silence in the negotiating room, and Mino Raiola quickly agreed to Ferguson’s argument, realizing that this was an opportunity to end the tedious negotiation.
“In fact… isn’t Sir Ferguson soon Manchester United and Manchester United soon Sir Ferguson? Sir Ferguson is not being treated fairly at Manchester United right now! I think Sir Ferguson should be paid at least 300,000 pounds.”
“Oh, what’s that all of a sudden? There has never been a case where a director received 300,000 pounds!”
Glazer looked bewildered by the sudden alliance between Ferguson and Mino Raiola.
“Surely you don’t think I’m worth less than the players?”
“Sir Ferguson, if you need a club to transfer to, please leave it to me and I will do my best to make it happen on good terms.”
Ferguson and Mino Raiola were quick to pounce on their vulnerable prey.
“Understood! 300,000 pounds! Got it?!”
The transfer negotiations ended with the Glazer family, unable to withstand Ferguson and Mino Raiola’s animosity, eventually raising Ferguson’s salary.
After a brief blushing fight, Ferguson and Mino Raiola shook hands with bright smiles after achieving common interests.
‘…Why does it seem like two villains are robbing the good club owner?’
Anyway, the day after the personal agreement was concluded.
At the request of Ed Woodward, who was working as head of marketing and communications, I went to Old Trafford to film the inauguration video.
“Manchester United’s carcinogen Glazer, get out!!”
“Glazer OUT!!!”
It was because of the delay in personal negotiations and the lack of transfer news that angry Manchester United fans took action.
Actually, I had a lot of worries before meeting Ed Woodward.
There were concerns that Ed Woodward, who was pushed out by Ferguson, might still be lusting after the presidency.
“That was a really horrible negotiation. Phew. I still have dreams about shoes flying around.”
“Um… It’s a good thing I didn’t throw the chair.”
But fortunately, Woodward, who watched the breathtaking personal negotiations between Mino Raiola and Ferguson from the sidelines, seemed to have no lingering attachment to the boss’s job any longer.
“Let’s start filming!”
With the help of an expert, the route was quickly planned, and I started filming wearing the uniform with the number 7 on it.
Although I made several NGs during the filming, I was able to successfully produce a satisfactory induction video, perhaps because I had been practicing the piano consistently during that time.
Ah… And there were many conflicting interests that led to me wearing the number 7.
Considering the marketing factor, the club’s (Edward’s) request, and the persuasion of Winter and Ferguson. And most of all, since Ji Song-hyung had not retired yet, I thought it would not be like taking Ji Song-hyung’s number away, so I wore the number 7.
‘By the way, people know that the individual negotiations alone took six weeks.’
In fact, private negotiations almost took longer than the surrender of France during World War II.
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The evening the Manchester United joining video was released.
“Jin-ho, over here!”
“Brother Jisong!”
“Congratulations on winning the Champions League.”
“Oh my. Thank you.”
I had dinner with Jisong and we had a long conversation. The main topic of conversation was football and life in Manchester.
“Did you find a house?”
“I saved it.”
“Are you living with your girlfriend?”
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“No, my father-in-law and mother-in-law decided to stay together.”
“Father-in-law, isn’t it uncomfortable to live together with your mother-in-law?”
“I don’t feel particularly uncomfortable, maybe because you’ve been taking care of me since I was little. You’re like my real mom and dad.”
“They are nice people.”
“They are grateful people.”
Ji Song-i, who was having a conversation, spoke about retirement with difficulty.
“Ah. That’s right. Jin-ho. I think I’ll retire at the end of this season.”
“okay?”
“Uh… It’s not as surprising as I thought.”
“What…hyung. You know very well that I’m not feeling well.”
I continued.
“So, when are you going to announce it?”
“I told the manager and the club a long time ago, and I think there will be an article about it soon.”
I nodded and said with sincerity.
“You’ve worked hard, hyung.”
Jisong-hyung, who seemed to be deeply troubled even as he spoke, burst into laughter after hearing what I said.
Well, I totally get it. I had mixed feelings when I retired in my last life.
Having lived his entire life as a soccer player, he must have had many concerns before deciding to retire.
“Ugh… You’re still on active duty, so you shouldn’t drink alcohol. You need to take care of your health.”
“I’ll just follow you.”
Ji Song-i, who announced his retirement, consoled his bitter feelings by drinking alcohol that day.
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[Son Jin-ho’s first interview since joining Manchester United]
Q. You’re quite good at piano.
Son Jin-ho: I have been learning steadily for the induction ceremony video.
Q. Do you have any goals at Manchester United?
Son Jin-ho: Goal? Of course, winning the Champions League.
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Q: Is there anything you would like to say as a final remark?
Son Jin-ho: … Do you love Winter?
[Manchester United embark on Southeast Asia tour.]
[Why was Son Jin-ho excluded from the preseason schedule?]
[Thai soccer fans express their disappointment over Son Jin-ho’s absence from the pre-season.]
[Manchester United, ‘Gino could not join due to poor physical condition.’]
[Son Jin-ho apologizes to Thai fans on SNS.]
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Manchester United’s tour of Southeast Asia began, but I stayed in Manchester to rest.
Last season, I felt like I needed a break, perhaps because I had overdone it in the Champions League final and the DFB-Pokal final.
In the process of persuading Ferguson, Winter was a great help. Winter ran to Mrs. Cathy, who lived next door, and acted cute.
As a result, I managed to get a vacation.
“Don’t you want to come with me and help me clean up at home?”
“… .”
I had to desperately hold back laughter at the sight of Lord Ferguson struggling in front of Lady Cathy’s overwhelming force.
Anyway, while I was at home taking care of Ha-eun and adjusting to living in Manchester, the football world was busy.
[“Failed to adapt to EPL?” Shinji Kagawa, returning to Dortmund… ]
[Son Heung-min, signing a contract with Dortmund? Dortmund fans express their willingness to welcome Son Heung-min’s transfer rumor. ‘SON goes and SON comes?!’]
[Pep Guardiola takes over at Manchester City.]
[Jose Mourinho returns to Chelsea, “I’m a happy one now.”]
[Real Madrid appoints Ancelotti as manager.]
[La Liga assist king Mesut Ozil transfers to Arsenal!]
[Kaka returns to his former team AC Milan.]
[Real Madrid and Manchester United approaching Gareth Bale.]
[Manchester United’s poor performance against the Thailand All-Stars.]
[Bayern Munich renews contract with Jupp Heynckes.]
[‘Champions League runner-up.’ Bayern Munich, a furious signing? Approaching Robert Lewandowski.]
[Dortmund shouting that Lewandowski’s transfer is impossible.]
[Manchester United quiet after the recruitment of Son Jin-ho.]
[Marketing chief Ed Woodward: ‘Manchester United are on the verge of signing a big name’]
Between the official announcements, countless rumors were circulated, and some of them made absolutely no sense.
[Wayne Rooney Unhappy: “I want to move.”]
[Alex Ferguson remains silent on Wayne Rooney’s transfer request.]
[Manchester United Offer Real Madrid Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney +@ Trade?]
No, what the hell is this?
Do journalists have nothing to write about these days?
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