The Legendary Chairman Novel - Chapter 045

045 Expand One’s Connections
Recently the whole continent of England has been watching a joke called Bradley Wilson.

Bradley Wilson, on the other hand, had insulted Zhong Cheng with his harsh words, and had criticized Zhong Cheng to the point of being useless. Moyes, the famous Premier League manager, stood up and praised Zhong Cheng. This was the annual face-slapping drama. Bradley Wilson’s face was swollen and there was no place for him to not swollen.

When he saw Moyes’s interview, Bradley Wilson’s eyes were wide open, as if he were staring at a pair of dead fish eyes. Then, he was furious and frantically smashed up at home, almost fainting from anger.

Gerald Krasner, on the other hand, squatted in a corner and drew circles in silence. There was no room for his old face anymore.

But his heart is filled with anger, all of this is because of that damn lunatic, Madman Loria, this daddy and you vow not to stand apart!

Zhong Cheng did not have the mood to pay attention to Bradley and Gerald, he only knew that the anger of the “Super Football Training System” had increased again.

Zhong Cheng saw Moyes’s interview. He was very grateful to Moyes. Moyes was the first person to speak up for him, the first football player to speak up for him. This attracted Zhong Cheng’s good impression. In the future, Zhong Cheng would be of great help to Moyes and let Moyes overcome the difficulties. Of course, these are the last words, in the future in the table.

After returning to Leeds, Zhong Cheng still encountered countless questions, mockery, and ridicule. He had never stopped shouting for him to scram after class. On Leeds’ streets, there were still fans wearing Leeds United shirts, holding high the banners that allowed Zhong Cheng to scram.

Zhong Cheng’s situation at Leeds United has not changed much. It seems that Moyes can’t change the minds of Leeds United fans.

Zhong Cheng ignored all this because he had a very important matter to attend to now, and that was the issue of Luka Modric’s labour permit.

Luka Modric is from Croatia in Europe, but Croatia is not yet a member of the European Union, so Modric has to get a work permit to play for Leeds United.

There are two conditions for applying for a labour permit, the first being to play 75 per cent of the games for the national team over the past two years, and the second being that the national team is ranked no lower than 75 on the FIFA national team rankings.

The Croatian national team is ranked over 75, but Modric is not a Croatian national team player and cannot apply for a labor permit without meeting the qualifying conditions.

However, Zhong Cheng still had a way to apply for a special genius clause for Modric.

Modric is a regular visitor to all levels of the Croatian youth team and also a main midfielder. He won the Bosnia and Herzegovina Football League in 2003 and is also Croatia’s hope this year. Although these honors are not convincing enough, this shows Modric’s potential.

If that was the case, it would still be difficult for Modric to obtain a labor permit.

Because Zhong Cheng is very clear that the FA and future generations of the Chinese Football Association actually have a lot in common, such as: bureaucracy, self-righteousness, stubbornness, pedantry and so on.

It is difficult to get a special talent certificate from such an institution.

At this time, Zhong Cheng needed to find someone with some influence in football to testify to Modric’s ability, so that he could get a labor permit.

Manchester United have done so in future generations and are keen to bring South Korean midfielder Park Ji-sung from Eindhoven, but he has failed to get a work permit as he has suffered frequent injuries in the last two years and has not played 75 per cent of the national team.

Afterwards, Ferguson hired former Dutch coach Hiddink to make the decision for Park Ji-sung. In the end, Park Ji-sung got a labor permit.

Therefore, Zhong Cheng is now going to imitate Manchester United and obtain this labor permit.

However, Zhong Cheng could be said to have made his fortune halfway through the game. He didn’t even know anyone in football, let alone any influential figures in football. Furthermore, Zhong Cheng’s current evaluation of the wind was not very good. Who would help a lunatic?

Zhong Cheng was truly helpless. Who should he ask for help with?

Just as Zhong Cheng was troubled by this matter, Albertini found Zhong Cheng and said, “Boss, leave this matter to me. I’ll go find Fabio. He should be able to prove it to Luca!”

Zhong Cheng was slightly stunned and asked, “Fabio?”

Albertini nodded seriously and said, “Team, Fabio, Fabio Capello!”

Zhong Cheng’s eyes lit up. Fabio Capello was really an influential figure in football. The old man had played for Roma, Juventus and AC Milan since he was a player. He had also participated in the 1974 World Cup.

However, his true glory came when he became a football coach, coaching AC Milan and Roma, winning four Serie A titles in six years at AC Milan, creating 58 unbeaten games and winning the club’s fifth Champions League trophy in the 1993-94 Champions League final with a 4-0 win over Barcelona. He also won the Serie A Champions League while at Roma, and today he arrived at Juventus to start his Old Lady tour.

This was really someone who had great influence in football.

Zhong Cheng immediately raised his head and said to Albertini, “Do you think he can agree?”

Albertini nodded firmly and said, “Don’t worry, Luca is my disciple. I will definitely take care of his affairs.”

Albertini was a player under Fabio Capello when he was in charge of AC Milan and the relationship between the two was good. Albertini invited Fabio Capello and Fabio Capello should not decline.

Zhong Cheng patted Albertini on the shoulder and thanked him very much. Zhong Cheng also firmly believed that after Capello appeared, Modric should be able to obtain this labor permit.

Not long after Capello agreed to prove it to Modric, Zhong Cheng received a very surprising call.

Zhong Cheng asked in surprise, “Mr. Moyes, I didn’t expect you to call me.”

Yes, it was Everton coach David Moyes, England’s hottest young general.

Zhong Cheng was puzzled. Why did Moyes call him?

Moyes said: “I heard that Mr. Loria has been having some problems with the player’s work permit recently. I’m calling to see if you need help.”

Zhong Cheng was slightly stunned. What was Moyes doing?

Zhong Cheng didn’t understand, but he still said, “Yes, it is. Of course, if Moyes can help us, it would be great!”

Yes, although Moyes is not very influential in the world now, he still has some influence in England. He is the hottest young manager in England recently, and he was awarded the Football Association’s Season’s Coach of the Year award. He has some say in English football.

Zhong Cheng knew that if Moyes proved it for Modric, Modric would be almost certain to get a labor permit.

Moyes immediately said, “When? Give me some time, I will definitely arrive!”

Moyes’ words surprised Zhong Cheng. Why did Moyes agree so easily? What was this guy thinking? What the hell was he doing?

Zhong Cheng was puzzled, “With your help, we can’t ask for more. But, why did you do that?”

Moyes smiled and said, “First of all, I’m very interested in you. I’m even more interested in your situation. I want to see what you can do and whether you can surprise the whole world. And of course, I’m very optimistic about this young man Modric!”

Zhong Cheng suddenly rolled his eyes. This last sentence is your most real thought, right? After a long time, it turned out that Moyes had taken a fancy to Modric as well.

Zhong Cheng said, “First of all, thank you for the importance you attach to Luca. But what I want to say is that Luca is not for sale. We …”

Moyes chuckled, “Mr. Roja, you’re mistaken. I’m very optimistic about Modric. But there’s no intention of bringing him in. He’s better off staying at Leeds now. He doesn’t have much time to play in Everton, and I’m only helping you out to make a good fortune.”

Zhong Cheng smiled bitterly. So that’s what Moyes thought.

Of course, Zhong Cheng could tell that Moyes was still very interested in Modric. Perhaps in the future, he would really ask for Modric, but not now.

Zhong Chengshi nodded and said, “Then I will thank you on behalf of Luca for the importance you attach to him!”

Moyes chuckled and said, “Now can Mr. Roja tell me the time of the hearing?”

Zhong Cheng smiled and said, “Naturally, the hearing will be …”

Zhong Cheng told Moyes the time and place. Although he had already invited Fabio Capello, it would be more convincing to have one more Moyes. The matter of Modric obtaining a labor permit was certain.

However, if that was the case, Zhong Cheng would have to owe Moyes another favor.

However, for Modric’s labor permit, it was worth it!

–Division Line–

On the SOHO Plaza outside the FA Building, near the shade of the trees, Zhong Cheng gratefully held Fabio Capello’s hand and said sincerely, “Thank you very much, Mr. Capello!”

Just now, Zhong Cheng and the others had a long argument with the FA in the FA building. In the end, under the testimony of Fabio Capello and David Moyes, Zhong Cheng helped Modric obtain the English Labor Certificate.

Zhong Cheng was truly grateful to Capello.

Capello waved his hand slightly and said, “I believe in Demi’s vision. This time, it was just a simple move. Don’t mention it, Mr. Roja!”

Capello was very polite, but his words were cold.

Zhong Cheng knew that if it wasn’t for Albertini, Capello wouldn’t have cared about him. However, Capello had indeed helped a lot. Zhong Cheng was very grateful to this big shot.

Of course, being underestimated and ignored made Zhong Cheng feel a little uncomfortable. But who called himself nameless now? If you want others to think highly of you, you have to be tough. Zhong Cheng made up his mind that he must stand at the top of the pyramid of the coaching profession.

After sending Capello off, Zhong Cheng thanked Moyes again.

Moyes rubbed his nose and smiled. “If I knew you had found Capello, I wouldn’t have come to join the fun.”

Zhong Cheng immediately said, “That’s not what I said. Mr. Moyes helped me a lot today. If it weren’t for your influence in England, we wouldn’t have been able to get a Labor Certificate so easily today! Thank you very much, I owe you another favor!”

Moyes waved his hand and said, “It’s good to be able to help you.”

The two of them said a few more words of courtesy before separating, returning to their respective clans and looking for their respective mothers!