"How did the talks with Real Madrid go?" Yang Yang asked with concern.
That was Ajax's top priority this summer.
Wei Zheng smiled faintly. "That's also why I made a special trip back home to find you."
"Tell me about it." Yang Yang waited at his leisure.
"In a few days, once the money arrives, I'll find a way to withdraw 150 million euros from the club's public funds and give it to you."
"Why?" Yang Yang was very surprised.
"That's your investment in acquiring Ajax."
Yang Yang shook his head. "You know I'm not short of that little bit of money."
"Ajax isn't short of it either."
"Oh?" Yang Yang was taken aback.
"The negotiations with Real Madrid have gone very smoothly. Florentino was determined to get the players. He hardly haggled at all, focusing mainly on communicating over a few issues. In the end, we reached a consensus."
"How much?" Yang Yang was deeply concerned.
"Militão's valuation rose slightly from its current level, reaching 80 million euros."
Yang Yang frowned. "That's a little high."
Wei Zheng nodded with a smile. "Yes, but think about it. Maguire was sold for 80 million euros, and Lucas Hernandez also transferred to Bayern Munich for 80 million euros. Then there's Van Dijk, who cost as much as 85 million euros when he transferred to Liverpool. Center-backs are simply too scarce these days. Even if they're expensive, you might not be able to buy them."
Yang Yang understood. After all, Militão had improved at an astonishing rate last season and shown tremendous ability. His center-back partnership with De Ligt, in particular, was extremely reassuring.
"Wait, Militão's transfer fee is as high as 80 million euros. What about De Ligt?" Yang Yang suddenly thought of something.
"Far more than Van Dijk!"
"How much?"
"110