"Mr. Chairman, our results this season are good, but we also need to see that our tactics played a big role in the beginning, and the fact that we did not play in the Champions League also allowed us to perform better in the league. Okay. With all due respect, the tactics we are used to now have a high scoring rate when facing weak teams, but when facing teams with similar strength to us, it seems a bit inadequate. In the two games against AC Milan and the two games against Juventus, I will not change our tactics. We have no problems with the forwards, but we must strengthen in the midfield.¡±
"Our midfielder seems to be already very good" Facchetti said hesitantly.
"No, it's still far from it. The midfield has always been the strongest link in the teams I've led, but now at Inter Milan, the midfield has become the weakest link. I'm not talking about Perrotta. They are not good. In fact, they are all very good players. However, the biggest problem in our midfield is the lack of creativity." Dick nodded and said.
"Lack of creativity?" Moratti couldn't help but said: "We have scored a lot of goals this year"
"Yes, we scored a lot of goals, but don't forget that many goals were scored by the personal ability of our forwards In the midfield, Zanetti is responsible for defense, and he doesn't have much Mascherano is his substitute, and his characteristics are similar to his. Even if his organizational skills are better, he is not good enough to replace a playmaker. But he is getting older now, and his strength has dropped a lot. It¡¯s not that he can¡¯t be the core, but for Inter Milan, his core is still far behind.¡±
"Dejan and Simeone" Facchetti said.
"Stankovic is a very comprehensive midfielder, but he is not a midfielder who can organize. Running, comprehensiveness, and long-range shooting are his best features. The situation is the same with Perrotta. His Running, passing ability and forward penetration ability are what I value, but they are not organizers." Dick shook his head: "Karagunis has limited strength, Semioli is a wing attacker, and Di Natale is. More suitable to play as a striker Last season we never organized an attack seriously in the midfield. We always quickly passed through the midfield to create killing opportunities. Although the midfielders scored a lot of goals, they were all in the front line. Even though we have done so, we still have big shortcomings. In fact, we only faced a few strong teams in the league, and we didn't encounter any real strong teams in the UEFA Cup. But in the Champions League, We will meet a lot of teams that we have to deal with to win, and without the organizer, we will not be in a good situation in the Champions League.¡±
"What about Pandev? He had many wonderful assists last season." Facchetti asked again.
"He is a natural setter. But he can't organize." Dick shrugged: "Last season he was only responsible for the last pass. If we let him organize, we might die ugly. In fact, like Di Natale, he is suitable to play as a forward rather than a midfielder. It¡¯s just that there were too many forwards and a shortage of midfielders last season, so I asked them to play in the midfield.¡±
¡°If we bring in a midfielder, do we have to sell their two forwards?¡± Facchetti asked.
"Of course not, they will play a big role in the forward line. The forwards are to be sold, but it's not the two of them, but Recoba and Martins." Dick said calmly: "Martins' points are too single. Recoba's performance has been good and bad. We don't need these two forwards, especially when new blood will join the midfielder, Toni, Adriano, Cruz, and Di Natale. , Pandev, five forwards are enough, I don¡¯t need these two forwards.¡±
"It seems that this is the only way" Moratti sighed. Although he likes both forwards, he has promised to let Dick decide everything about the team, and this season's Success also proved that Dick's judgment was correct. If Recoba and Martins really didn't have any place, then it would be useless for them to stay reluctantly. They might as well find a good home, which would still work. Make them behave better.
"Their performance last season was not bad, so they shouldn't have to worry about being wanted." Dick said with a smile.
Facchetti nodded. Martins scored more than ten goals in all competitions last season. In addition, he is still young and his performance in the past three years has not been bad. Teams who want him will not Not that young, and Recoba is not too old, he is only 29 years old now. With his previous performance and reputation, it is normal for him to find a good position in Europe.
"In the midfield, Semioli, Karagounis and Farinos?The three are all substitutes. If you want to stay, you can stay. If you don't want to stay, you can let them go and then prepare other signings By the way, Mr. Chairman, the most important thing is that this summer, I How much transfer budget can you have? "Dick lit a cigarette.
"How many do you want?" Facchetti asked with a smile.
"Let me do the math." Dick really pulled out a piece of paper and then calculated: "The forwards don't need to add people, our forwards are already very good On the defense, I want to take back Chiellini. , I guess it won¡¯t cost much. Pasquale doesn¡¯t have much use anymore. He¡¯s not too young and has little development potential. Just sell it. Besides, he can¡¯t play the main role. What needs to be changed is that although the four main players are not young, they are all in good condition. Maggio, Arbeloa, Andreoli, and Chiellini are enough substitutes for the midfield. Two candidates, and one or two substitutes need to be introduced. This is where money is spent. I estimate that it will cost at least 20 million Well, at least, a transfer budget of 30 million is needed. Maybe I can't use that much. But there needs to be such a budget.¡±
Moratti and Facchetti looked at each other, and then Moratti said exaggeratedly: "What, only 30 million?"
"Boss, our lineup is actually very completethe main addition is the midfielder. Although it is difficult to recruit such a superstar, there are still a few suitable candidates. Besides, we will sell some people, saying To be honest, maybe I can complete the blood transfusion this summer without spending any money." Dick laughed.
"You can really help me save money" Moratti sighed.
"Credibility guaranteed." Dick shrugged: "I'm really not the kind of head coach who just spends hundreds of millions of dollars to achieve success."
"I remember that when you were in Dortmund, there was a special regulation in the contract" Moratti said after thinking for a while.
"Yes, if I can win the league championship, then I can share half of what I earn in the transfer market." Dick nodded.
"In this case, I want to play with you like this." Moratti laughed loudly: "With a budget of 30 million euros, if we can win the Champions League, the extra transfer budget will not be spent. Half of it will be your bonushow about it?"
"Isn't this giving me money?" Dick couldn't help laughing.
"Are you so confident? You know, if you take this bonus, the bonus for winning the Champions League in our previous contract will be gone. That is four million!" Moratti was shocked. He was just Just kidding, after all, although such a share seems to be more than four million, who knows how much it will cost in the transfer market? If you spend too much, you might as well get the bonus. If you are too frugal, you might not be able to win the Champions League. Who knew Dick seemed so sure?
"Boss, if you really sign such a contract with me, I can guarantee that what I will get in the end will be much more than four million." Dick smiled slightly: "It depends on whether you are willing to Ken signed this contract with me.¡±
Moratti and Facchetti looked at each other. If the condition is the league championship, they think Dick is definitely capable of getting the money, but the Champions League champion? Is it something that can be obtained casually? Do not make jokes!
"Di, I don't want to take advantage of you You must know that I am also willing to sign such a contract clause. After all, it is a guarantee and allows you to contribute wholeheartedly to Inter Milan's finances in the transfer market. Come to think of it, I have taken advantage of this," Moratti said to Dick seriously.
"I also took advantage I may get a much bigger bonus than before." Dick laughed: "Anyway, I need money now, and no amount of money is enough for me. If you, boss, are really willing to work with me, If I sign this contract clause, I won¡¯t be polite.¡±
Having said that, what else does Moratti have to say? If we really win the Champions League and save more than 8 million euros in transfer funds, not only will Dick take advantage, but Inter Milan will also take a lot of advantage - this income alone will Expenditure will look much better when done in accounts. Italian clubs care about this very much, and if they can win the Champions League, let alone the wool comes out of the sheep, even if Moratti pays Dick one out of his own pocket He is willing to do it for tens of millions of euros!
"Okay, then we've settled it!" Moratti nodded: "Of course someone will do it to modify the contract. The 30 million transfer funds will soon be transferred to the club's account. It's up to you how to use it. Whether you're selling or buying, you are fully responsible. How much is left at that time will be one of them.Put it all in a separate account for half a year. If you win the Champions League, the money will belong to you! "
"Then I'll thank you in advance!" Dick laughed.
"If I had known how to sell people last year, I wouldn't have been so ruthless Well, if there are a few people who fight well, they can still make some money But forget it, if you can make a profit, it is a sum, 30 million Euros, plus the addition of personnel, maybe I can really do it without spending a penny. After all, there are still a few players in the team that I can't use, but can be sold for a small price. Properly A little arrangement should be enough.¡±
After walking out of Moratti's office, Dick regretted that he sold people too much last year. If players like Van der Meyde, Emre, Killy, and Caron worked hard, they might be able to sell them to someone. Even better prices, but because we needed to quickly slim down the team and form new combat capabilities, we sold them casually. Now I can only sigh