Mendes was getting busier and busier!
Once upon a time, he had been nothing more than an obscure nobody in European football, forced to seek shelter under Brazilian football godfather Figel and serve as Figel's partner in Portugal. But now, he had become one of the most sought-after magnates in football.
He was even more powerful than the Jose Vega he had once idolized!
Back then, Jose Vega had only Figo. But now, Mendes had two top superstars under his wing: Su Dong and Cristiano Ronaldo. Add Pepe, Di Maria, Marcelo, and the other stars, and his stable was overflowing with talent.
On top of that, Mendes had also gotten into the "human trafficking" business, specializing in bringing in young, talented prospects from South America who offered excellent value for money. It had made him immensely wealthy.
Because of this, inviting Mendes to dinner was no easy task.
Especially when they had to avoid attracting the attention of reporters.
After finally finding the time, Mendes quietly arrived in Manchester.
The meeting was arranged at an upscale restaurant in the city center, near City Stadium.
Man City's three giants had shown up, while Mendes had come alone.
The four of them had dinner together and discussed matters concerning the team.
Di Maria needed more time to adapt to and integrate into the team. Mendes promised to help him as quickly as possible and satisfy Guardiola's demands. At the same time, he also knew about Man City's current difficulties.
As it happened, he had just the players they needed.
For example, midfielder Moutinho and forward Falcao.
Moutinho was Sporting Lisbon's midfield core. He had performed well and clearly possessed real ability. He was also exactly the type of player Guardiola liked, and Man City was quite interested in him.
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