Afterward, Dejan Lu kept Galliani for dinner.
He had not expected the terms Galliani offered to be so surprisingly generous.
Even in terms of transfers, he had shown ample sincerity.
Dejan the Football King could take Milan's squad list and clean house as he pleased, letting any players he disliked leave, even Paolo Maldini.
But that was just talk. Only a lunatic would dislike having Paolo Maldini as a teammate.
In terms of ability and consistency, there had been no defender comparable to him since Baresi's generation.
In the negotiations with Manchester United, Galliani was also willing to show enough sincerity, putting forward an offer Manchester United would find impossible to refuse. Whether it was cash or cash plus players, he was willing.
And he was willing to pay even more money.
Though he did not say it outright, the meaning was obvious.
Dejan the Football King had signed for Manchester United before and spent a long time recovering from injury.
This extra money was compensation for Manchester United, meant to silence The Red Devils' fans and keep Dejan the Football King from being put in a difficult position.
It had to be said that Galliani was very capable when it came to getting things done.
No wonder he could later ride a bicycle around the world signing free agents. Signing free agents was also a skill.
There were more capable players without contracts than there were potential destinations for targets pursued by giants. From mid- and lower-table clubs in major leagues to title-chasing teams in smaller leagues, everyone liked such players.
Fernando was a typical example. He had still possessed considerable ability when he left Juventus.
After seeing Galliani off, Dejan Lu immediately called Ferguson and prepared to pay him a visit.
No matter what, he should give Ferguson