8000 Pounds Sterling! Manchester United Sign Icardi!
Where did Tang Long go?
This became the key to driving traffic in Europe football throughout July.
Rumors of Thohir's desire to sell the club's core assets have been spreading increasingly widely, and Ausilio, Thohir's spokesperson, has been intentionally or unintentionally spreading misinformation during interviews with reporters on various occasions.
"Mr. Ausilio, will Icardi leave Inter Milan?"
"Icardi is an excellent center forward; he's only 22 years old. Don't forget he scored 40 goals in the league last season, second only to Lionel Messi and Ronaldo. Anyone who wants Icardi must make a sincere offer."
"Tang was an absolute hero for Inter Milan in winning the Coppa Italia and the UEFA Europa League last season. Is he not for sale by the club?"
"Anything can happen in the football transfer market. Tang is a top Serie A midfielder, let's see what happens next."
According to the Manchester Evening News, Pellegrini is very keen on Inter Milan's center- Ranocchia. Will he go to Manchester City to play?
"Ranocchia to Manchester City? I haven't received any offers for him, but it's normal for a player of his caliber to attract the attention of top clubs, which proves Ranocchia's ability."
"If Icardi and Ranocchia both leave Inter Milan, wouldn't that leave the Inter Milan's spine empty? Will the club make any corresponding signings?"
"You must be joking. Inter Milan has a history of over 100 years, and thousands of players have played for the Inter Milan. Inter Milan is Inter Milan, and its existence is not defined by a few players."
Ausilio's words were a smokescreen, but his unspoken meaning was already very clear.
Even during breaks in the interview, Ausilio's phone kept ringing. He repeatedly apologized before turning around to answer the call.
These are all just little tricks Ausilio plays.
His phone calls were actually alarms set a few minutes before the interviews.
The purpose is to attract major Europe clubs to drive up the price.
Just three days later, a major news story broke in the football world!
Arsenal, who finished third in the Premier League last season, have offered Pound Sterling 68 million for Inter Milan striker Icardi!
Manchester United then raised their offer to Pound Sterling 75 million and promised Icardi a pre-tax weekly wage of Pound Sterling 250,000, second only to Rooney's Pound Sterling 300,000, the highest salary in the team!
These transfer reports are quite detailed and convincing.
The Sun even photographed Manchester United and Arsenal executives entering and leaving a restaurant with Wanda, Icardi's wife and agent.
Wanda has also publicly criticized Inter Milan in the media on more than one occasion and has expressed her support for the Premier League.
"Inter Milan's decision to exclude my husband, Icardi, from the matchday squad this season is simply a disgrace in football history!"
"This not only demonstrates the unprofessionalism of Inter Milan's management, but also reflects Inter Milan's extreme disrespect for top players."
"As is widely known, the Premier League is the most competitive league in the world."
"With the most advanced stadiums and the highest quality fans in the UK, I can't wait to bring my husband to live UK!"
Manchester United also have a real tactical need for Icardi.
Van Persie, the Netherlands star who won the Premier League top scorer award for Arsenal and Manchester United in consecutive years, is already 32 years old.
Van Persie has been plagued by injuries this season, and his goal-scoring efficiency is far lower than before.
The team's top scorer, Rooney, is also nearing 30.
Moreover, Rooney is not a pure center forward. He covers a wide area in the midfield and attack, playing a more pivotal role in linking play and also bearing considerable defensive pressure.
Young player Januzaj's development has not met expectations.
Therefore, the powerful Manchester United were attracted by Icardi's outstanding goal-scoring efficiency at Inter Milan.
Manchester United did drive up Arsenal's price this time, but they were more efficient and met Inter Milan's demands immediately.
Negotiations went very smoothly, and Manchester United and Inter Milan reached an agreement to sign Icardi to Manchester United for a transfer fee of Pound Sterling 80 million!
[Official: Icardi transfers to Manchester United, signs five-year contract]
I saw a picture on the official website of Icardi holding up his Manchester United number 9 jersey and posing with Manchester United manager Van Gaal.
"Coming to Manchester United is a wonderful surprise for me! Manchester United is the most famous club in UK and a dream destination for many players. Before coming to Manchester United, I specifically asked my compatriot Di Maria, who is here, and he warmly welcomed me. I can't wait to wear the Manchester United jersey with him and fight for the championship!"
Red Devils fans are absolutely ecstatic!
The team moved very quickly this summer, without any hesitation, and their first officially announced transfer was a big one.
Manchester United fans are filled with anticipation.
How will a player who set a Serie A record of 40 goals in a single season perform in the Premier League?
Keep in mind that Icardi is only 22 years old; he was born in 1993, making him a full 10 years younger Van Persie!
Just two days after Icardi from Manchester United, Netherlands star Van Persie also officially announced his departure.
Manchester United sold him to Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super Lig for €6.5 million.
He joined Manchester United in 2012 and left in 2015.
Van Persie made 105 appearances for Manchester United, scoring 58 goals and providing 15 assists.
His goal-scoring efficiency at Manchester United was not low, but the last time Manchester United won the Premier League title was in 2013 under Ferguson.
Since Ferguson retired, the team has finished one year seventh in the league and another year fourth.
Manchester United are still a long way from returning to the top of the Premier League table.
Premier League analysts believe that Manchester United's big-spending spree in the transfer market this season to acquire Icardi is a powerful declaration: next season, Manchester United will fight for the Premier League title!
Inter Milan's swift sale of their top scorer, Icardi, sends a signal to Europe football.
Inter Milan, who won the triple crown this season, have no plans to go any further next season.
They are attempting to cash out valuable assets within the team to generate more revenue for the club.
[Inter Milan's Supermarket Opens! After Icardi, Who's Next to Leave Inter Milan?]
This is a report published on the front page of the La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Major media outlets are speculating that the next candidate will be midfield maestro Tang Long.
After all, Icardi is the most valuable player in the entire Inter Milan squad.
After him, Tang Long is the only one who can earn more transfer funds for Inter Milan!
Which Serie A will this promising young star choose as the starting point for his professional career?
The Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, and even Ligue 1 —all the top Europe clubs seem to have extended offers to this young China player.
Juventus did not give up after their offer was rejected.
They continued to pressure Inter Milan through various channels, hoping to acquire Tang Long.
However, Ronaldo's attitude was firm: he wouldn't go!
Juventus' general manager, Marotta, even personally intervened and held several talks with Inter Milan's management, but the response he received was that the players were not interested in Juventus' offer.
Football transfers are always three-way transactions: the current club, the club the player wants to join, and the player himself.
For a transfer to be completed smoothly, the consent of all three parties is required.
Meanwhile, other top clubs also began to take action.
Real Madrid, Barca, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Manchester City... these renowned teams in Europe football have all extended invitations to Tang Long.
They all recognized Tang Long's skills and potential.
Bayern Munich of the Bundesliga was not to be outdone, and they sent a professional transfer team to conduct in-depth negotiations with Inter Milan.
Bayern have stated that they are willing to offer Tang Long a long-term contract and promise him ample playing time to help him reach new heights in Europe football.
They have been tracking Tang Long for a long time, and head coach Guardiola even went to the stadium as a scout to watch Tang Long's games.
That day, Bayern's head coach Guardiola dialed Tang Long's number...