Chapter 74

"Of course, it will definitely affect the team's performance!" Qiao Wanxian straightened his back and spoke with a sense of righteousness! Under the gaze of nearly twenty pairs of eyes from the club's top management, he cleared his throat and said solemnly, "I'm sure you all know that I have a strong aversion to Korean things. If Samsung really becomes the sponsor of Chelsea's jersey, it will definitely affect my mood. Affecting my mood will prevent me from fully dedicating myself to training and matches, and the team's performance will naturally decline!"

Everyone was stunned, it was actually due to Qiao Wanxian's personal reasons! Moreover, he could make his selfish intentions sound so grand and righteous, with such firm determination! The elites present in the management all had a bit of admiration for Qiao Wanxian's audacity.

Kennyen cautiously said, "Mr. Wanxian, this matter is ultimately about the club's interests. I think you should prioritize the bigger picture?"

"Preventing Samsung from taking over Chelsea is prioritizing the bigger picture!" Qiao Wanxian slapped his thigh and said with a tone of disappointment, "Korea... is the cancer of European football! In the last World Cup, the South Korean team advanced to the semi-finals by relying on biased referees, defeating strong teams like Italy and Spain. That is a dark chapter in the history of world football, a stark and naked nightmare! This is not just about the team's performance; it also concerns the club's reputation, Mr. Kennyen. You must not lose the big picture over small details!"

Even the CEO of the club, Kennyen, was left speechless, staring blankly. The other club executives dared not interject, each pretending to be deep in thought, probably considering what to eat for lunch. The atmosphere in the meeting room became cold and quiet.

Regarding such major and minor matters at the club level, Roman Abramovich rarely intervened, mostly maintaining a silent attitude during meetings. At this moment, he suddenly moved, playing with the coffee cup in his hands and said in a deep, resonant voice, "The team's performance is the most important thing in the club! We must support all of Wanxian's decisions!"

Kennyen couldn't help but smile bitterly; he knew this would be the boss's decision!

Abramovich continued in an unyielding tone, "The club will immediately terminate negotiations with Samsung Group for the jersey sponsorship and instead negotiate with Siemens Group from Germany!"

Kennyen hesitated and said, "Siemens currently has a jersey sponsorship contract with Real Madrid, with an annual sponsorship fee of around 20 million euros. However, if the club demands an annual sponsorship fee of 12 million pounds, it might lead to the negotiations breaking down. If it's any lower... it clearly wouldn't match the club's current influence and the team's performance..."

Abramovich waved his hand, once again showcasing his style as Russia's richest man, "If it breaks down, so be it, no big deal! Chelsea's operations are not for money, but for performance and honor! If the team's jersey front is blank next season, I'll have my face printed on it!"

Kennyen was drinking coffee and almost spat it out. This Abramovich... has he been influenced by Qiao Wanxian, turning black by association?

After the meeting, Abramovich specially pulled Qiao Wanxian into his office, serving tea and water with a very polite attitude. Sitting on the sofa, he asked curiously, "Kennyen told me... you plan to significantly expand the team's depth in the winter?"

"That's right, it's a must!" Qiao Wanxian nodded, not hiding his intentions, "I originally thought that bringing in 5 or 6 players would be enough, but now it seems more are needed. As you know, the French center-back Gallas and Rooney had a conflict during training. Rooney is a core player in building the team, so Gallas must leave! I plan to sell him to Liverpool this winter..."

"Um... Liverpool can send Owen to Chelsea, so showing some friendliness is appropriate." Abramovich nodded seriously, "Wanxian, the team's current performance is excellent, and everyone in the club thanks you for your efforts! As the club's owner, I will naturally support all your measures! I agree with the plan for large-scale winter transfers, and as for the transfer funds... that's absolutely not a problem!"

Qiao Wanxian smiled, "That's great, then just wait for the first quadruple champion in English history!"

Abramovich suddenly showed a flattering demeanor and asked carefully, "Mr. Wanxian, if... we bring in AC Milan's forward Shevchenko, would it bring a qualitative leap to the team?"

"Shevchenko?" Qiao Wanxian's body trembled.

Abramovich greatly admired Shevchenko, especially since he spent a lot of time in Ukraine, which felt like his second home. Moreover, Ukrainians commonly use Russian, which would give Abramovich a sense of belonging in the predominantly English-speaking Chelsea. Seeing Qiao Wanxian's reaction, he said proudly, "Yes, Shevchenko has performed extremely well in Milan over the past few years, and his ability in the penalty area is no less than Ronaldo's!"

"Hmm..." Qiao Wanxian looked troubled.

Abramovich waved his hand and smiled, "I know that AC Milan will not let him go this winter. I was thinking, if you agree, then next summer, I will personally meet with Shevchenko and persuade him to join Chelsea! Of course, if the team can win one or two titles this season, it would certainly be more attractive to him..."

"I'll say it again, this season, Chelsea will be the unprecedented quadruple champion!" Qiao Wanxian almost roared, he took a deep breath, thinking, "Damn, you big nose still don't believe in my strength, then I won't hold back either!"

Qiao Wanxian put on a serious face and said, "Henry is great, right? But he was a waste at Juventus. Mendieta was outstanding, but he quickly lost his way at Lazio. Even Redondo declined after leaving Real Madrid. There are too many such examples in European football! I absolutely do not support bringing in Shevchenko! I can even boldly say that if Shevchenko comes to Chelsea, losing the huge transfer fee is a small matter, but the loss of the Ukrainian nuclear bomb's radiation is the greatest tragedy in world football!"

"Uh..." Abramovich's face turned grim, left speechless. Chelsea was his team, and as a Russian, he lamented the lack of talented players in Russia. Finding a Russian-speaking Shevchenko was a rare opportunity, but Qiao Wanxian rejected him without mercy.

However, as a financial giant, Abramovich had a broad mind, having interacted with many high-level politicians and wealthy businessmen. He smiled wryly, "Forget it, consider it unsaid. A few days ago, you went to Camp Nou to watch a game, and some media said... you think the gap between Chelsea and Barcelona is the difference between Stamford Bridge and Camp Nou?"

"Exactly!" Qiao Wanxian nodded heavily, he said seriously, "Without visiting Camp Nou, you can't understand how spectacular the atmosphere of football can be! For the club to become a true top-tier team, a grand stadium is a must! In this regard, I greatly respect Arsenal's Wenger. Despite the club's economic situation not being very good, he still noticed the limitations of Highbury and proposed building a new stadium, which is called the Emirates Stadium. He may not be the coach with the most titles, but it's undeniable that he is the coach who has helped the team the most!"

Abramovich didn't expect Qiao Wanxian to give such a high evaluation of Arsenal's coach Wenger, thinking, "This Qiao is quite broad-minded, very different from what the media describes!"

Abramovich pondered for a moment and smiled bitterly, "Wanxian, you might... have overlooked one point. London has many teams, Arsenal, Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Crystal Palace, Queens Park Rangers, Charlton, etc. Chelsea currently doesn't have the strong popularity to attract enough fans! Wenger proposed building a new stadium partly because of the limitations of Highbury, but also because Arsenal's strong performance over the years has won countless fans! As for our Chelsea..."

Qiao Wanxian's face changed, he narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "Arsenal's strong performance? Ha, in front of my Chelsea, even Real Madrid, which has won the Champions League nine times, doesn't have the face to call itself strong! It's just about the number of fans, but I still say it, a quadruple champion, and I will make Chelsea the most prominent club in the London area!"

Abramovich couldn't stand Qiao Wanxian's arrogance and waved his hand, "The stadium issue is complicated. If the number of fans really increases, we can discuss it with the board at the end of the season... By the way, Wanxian, I have a personal favor to ask."

"Oh? What is it?" Qiao Wanxian raised an eyebrow.

Abramovich said softly, "I have already invested over 4 billion euros in Montenegro, purchasing multiple properties, especially an 8-kilometer-long 'Beach Bathing Area' with fine, clean sand and beautiful scenery. I want to build a tourist destination similar to Dubai there! I plan to invite you as the image ambassador, what do you think?"

"Spit!"

Qiao Wanxian spat out, "Brother, you're asking me, a man, to be the image ambassador for a tourist destination, that's too inappropriate! Hmm... I have a girlfriend named Lucy Piddel, I think she would be very suitable."

"Lucy? I think Cheryl is more suitable..." Abramovich paused for a moment and said softly, "How about this, the three of you can be the image ambassadors together! Besides the United States, China has the most wealthy people, and I see great potential in your yellow skin, which will certainly attract a large number of officials from Dubai to Montenegro..."

Qiao Wanxian's face darkened, "Are you treating me like a pimp?"

Qiao Wanxian waved his hand and said firmly, "Alright! I won't take the endorsement fee, but for Lucy and Cheryl... it will probably cost around 5 to 6 million pounds a year..."

This time, it was Abramovich's turn to have a black line on his forehead. This Qiao... is truly lawless and insatiable!