Ferguson was stunned for a while. He had lived for sixty or seventy years, and it was the first time he was shocked by the words of an eighteen-year-old boy.
"Is this the reason why you don't consider Manchester United? Then why do you say Premier League won't consider it either?" Ferguson asked after being shocked.
"The most important thing is Premier League who can win the championship steadily since you left? Chelsea? That short-sighted boss is there. Chelsea is just a strong team, not the most stable team. They will be good and bad sometimes.
In addition to Chelsea, Manchester United will collapse without you, what other strong team is there? Arsenal? Can a rich team with no money be called a rich team? If Wenger is not supporting it, they can't even make the top four. Of course, we don't rule out the chance that they will turn around in the future, but when will the future be? Who knows?
The only ones left are Liverpool. They have money and ambition, but they need to rebuild and take time. Maybe they will be a good choice.
In addition, the one who is most likely to compete stably for the long term is Manchester City. Unfortunately, alas, let's not mention it. This is why I don't really want to go to Premier League."
Zhang Kuang is very sorry. If Manchester City didn't invite Bald Gua, he might actually go to Manchester City. The management of this club is really good.
Not only does he give a high salary, but he is also very humane, not as ruthless as Real Madrid and Barcelona. However, Bald Gua is really not suitable for him.
"Zhang, I have to say that your analysis is bold, but also very reasonable. I have to admit that you are the most unique player I have ever seen. You have a better understanding of yourself, the league, and football than ordinary people.
But all this is based on the assumption you said after Manchester United is gone. Although I have indeed been hesitating when to retire due to physical reasons, at least I have no plans to retire yet."
Zhang Kuang was stunned for a moment. No, he remembered that Ferguson didn't retire this summer? Did he forget it?
"My plan is to retire in 2013, which means I will coach for another three years." Ferguson said with a smile.
When he said this, Mike·Forlán next to him was first shocked and then excited. Although he tried his best to hide his excitement, anyone with a discerning eye could see it at a glance.
"So, in my next coaching, Manchester United needs players like you." He said, his tone becoming more formal.
"I can also say something clearly. After Cristiano Ronaldo left, our offensive line has been lacking a player who can solve problems by himself. Rooney is very strong, but he is not a terminator.
Berbatov is very elegant, but he is not stable enough. Owen is past his prime. We need a super forward like you who can solve problems in the frontcourt."
Zhang Kuang listened without interrupting.
"I know a lot of clubs are chasing you." Ferguson continued, "Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Juventus - they all want you. But Manchester United can give you something that other clubs can't."
"What?"
"UEFA Champions League champion and Ballon d'Or, look at how Cristiano Ronaldo broke through and got Ballon d'Or and you will understand." Ferguson said in a calm tone It's like stating a fact, "You may be able to win the league championship and UEFA Champions League championship in other teams, but Ballon d'Or it will be difficult for you. Come to Manchester United, I can help you win this damn trophy."
Zhang Kuang was silent for two seconds.
"I need a stable environment to win championships." Zhang Kuang continued, "It's not because I don't like challenges, but because my career needs a lot of championships to support it.
I don't want to go to a club that may be in turmoil in the next few years, so my initial plan was to go to Juventus, because the competitiveness of other Serie A teams has declined, and Juventus is rebuilding, and they have the genes and ability to win consecutive championships.
All they lack is UEFA Champions League, so I believe that after I join Juventus, the UEFA Champions League championship will not be a problem..."
"Perhaps your plan makes sense, but Serie A has not produced Ballon d'Or for many years. It is difficult to get Ballon d'Or from Serie A.
Believe me, after coming to Manchester United for three years, you help me win the league championship and UEFA Champions League championship, and I will help you win Ballon d'Or." Ferguson said.
Zhang Kuang looked into Ferguson's eyes. In those Scotland eyes, there was something he had never seen before - not ambition, not desire, but an obsession. An old man who was almost 70 years old was still so passionate.
Ferguson won two UEFA Champions League championships in Manchester United, in 1999 and 2008. He wanted to win the third one. He had to admit that Ferguson's proposal really made his heart beat. It was really difficult to win Ballon d'Or at Serie A.
Inter Milan and Sneijder, who won UEFA Champions League this year, are good enough, right? Serie A won the triple crown, and World Cup led Netherlands to the finals, scoring four goals in the three finals.
He was originally the most popular Ballon d'Or in 2010, but Ballon d'Or was taken away by that person. The Serie A league could not give Sneijder any help.
Do Ferguson and Premier League really have this ability? They helped Cristiano Ronaldo win Ballon d'Or before, which indeed showed their ability, but since entering the Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo era, is there a third person who can get his hands on Ballon d'Or?
But, can he really snatch Ballon d'Or from Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo? The two of them ruled until 2018, when Modrić snatched one away. It was not until 2022 that the two of them withdrew from the five major leagues, and others had a chance.
The temptation of Ballon d'Or is really hard to refuse. Although he knows that the hope is equally slim, it is at least much more likely than going to Serie A. As for Ligue 1, it is absolutely impossible to get Ballon d'Or, unless they win UEFA Champions League in 2025. Let's see if there is a chance.
Bundesliga? It's worse than Serie A. They haven't had a chance with Ballon d'Or since 1996.
You can't go to La Liga to get Ballon d'Or, right? La Liga Which team can he go to get Ballon d'Or? The third strongest Atlético Madrid? Impossible.
Zhang Kuang thought a lot in his mind, and finally he picked up the tea cup and took a sip.
"I have three conditions." Zhang Kuang said.
Ferguson nodded slightly.
"First, in the first year my salary was at least the second highest in the team, and in the second year I was paid according to the standards of similar players around the world.
In the first year, I don't need to be the highest, because I know that Rooney is the banner of Manchester United. If I are given the highest salary in the team, there will be discord in the locker room. I don't want to be the person in the locker room that everyone is hostile to, but I can't be much lower than the first salary."
"Okay." Ferguson said, "You can discuss the specific number with the club."
"Second, the club cannot interfere with my private life."
Ferguson frowned.
"Your private life?" he said. "You mean those women?"
"Yes." Zhang Kuang did not evade, "My private life is my personal matter. I will not let my private life affect my training and competition."
Ferguson was silent for a few seconds.
"Do you know that many talented players have been ruined at the hands of women?"
"I know." Zhang Kuang said, "But I'm not them."
"How do you prove it?"
"My half-season at Auxerre has proven it." Zhang Kuang said, "My private life has always been 'rich', but my state has always been very good. I average more than two goals per game. Isn't this proof enough?"
Ferguson stared at him for five seconds, then smiled.
"What about the third condition?"
"Third, the contract must reflect: If you, Sir Ferguson, resign during my contract period, I have the right to leave the team unconditionally in the form of liquidated damages."
Ferguson's expression changed.
Not anger, not disappointment, but a complex and indescribable expression.
"You don't trust my successor?"
"I don't trust any coach successor Manchester United in the next fifteen years." Zhang Kuang said, "I only trust you now."
The living room was quiet for a few seconds.
Ferguson picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and then put it down.
"In principle, I agree."
He stretched out his hand.
"Let your agent discuss the specific details with the club."
Zhang Kuang held his hand.
Scotland people's hands are very rough and have a strong grip, like a pair of pliers.
"Welcome to Manchester United." Ferguson said.