At the end of the Champions League semi-finals, Manchester United and Barcelona reached the final.

As the two teams with the strongest and best form in football today, they are expected to meet in the finals.

After the Champions League semi-finals, Manchester United has four games left, but these four games determine the ownership of the three championships in the league, the Champions League and the FA Cup.

At this critical moment, getting his core Gao Xiaodong's contract has become Manchester United's top priority.

As Scholes, Giggs and other members of Class 92 are getting older, Gao Xiaodong's role is becoming more and more important.

The most optimistic Manchester United fans before the season thought it would be good to grab the league championship from Chelsea. Unexpectedly, Gao Xiaodong integrated very quickly and led Manchester United to advance in three lines in unison and all went to the end.

"The contract of Gao Xiaodong is finalized within a week to stabilize the morale of the army, so that Gao Xiaodong can play the last four games wholeheartedly and win the second triple crown for Manchester United."

This is the goal Ferguson set for Manchester United eO David Jill.

When David Gill came to Mendes with this target, Mendes was overjoyed.

Now is the most critical time for Manchester United. It is too beneficial to Gao Xiaodong to negotiate a contract at this time, so Manchester United will definitely not dare to bargain.

But David Gill didn't come to Mendes, and Mendes couldn't go to David Gill because it was really a suspicion of putting in the wrong. Mendes and Raiola were different and paid more attention to eating.

"David, welcome, a rare guest."

Mendes smiled and welcomed David Jill to the living room, poured tea and cigarettes, and talked about it, but it was not to improve Xiaodong's affairs. In the end, David Jill took the initiative to propose Gao Xiaodong's contract.

Mendes looked very surprised and said hypocritically: "Now talk about Xiaodong's contract? It's not the time, so I'd better wait until the season is over."

David Jill sighed: "Xiao Dong's contract is only two years away. The outside world is hype and fans are very worried. Sir Ferguson hopes to finalize the contract as soon as possible. Anyway, it's all about it. It's no different if the negotiation is over or after the season."

Mendes smiled and said, "Actually, there is nothing to talk about. Our conditions are those. As for whether it is worth it, Xiaodong's performance on the court proves everything."

Gao Xiaodong's performance on the court really made Mendes feel confident, and David Jill had to admit that without Gao Xiaodong, Manchester United would definitely not be able to achieve this season's results.

"Mr Mendes, Gao Xiaodong is the Golden Ball, a priceless treasure. He deserves any annual salary. However, Mr Mendes, Gao Xiaodong still has to play football at Manchester United. He cannot just take care of himself to get a high salary, but also has to consider the emotions of his teammates. If Manchester United offers Gao Xiaodong an annual salary of 15 million euros, what do people like Rooney, Nani, Fletcher, and Vidic think? If the team is not united, how can Manchester United win? Gao Xiaodong alone can't win the championship."

David Jill is very smart. He doesn't talk about whether Gao Xiaodong is worth an annual salary of 15 million yuan. He first talks about the team's salary structure and unity, and stands at a moral level to negotiate a contract with Mendes.

Mendes is also very smart. He smiled and said: "I think Manchester United is very united now, and no one is dissatisfied with Xiaodong. As the only superstar in the team who won the Golden Ball Award and the best scorer in the league and the Champions League, he can score goals, assist, defend, play in multiple positions, and get an annual salary of 15 million euros. Will anyone really be jealous?"

David Gill said seriously: "It's hard to predict."

Mendes's face changed and he said, "If someone is jealous of Gao Xiaodong like this, such a person can really be sent away. Do you think so, Manager David?"

David Jill hurriedly said, "I'm not saying that there will be someone jealous, I'm saying that there is this possibility."

Mendes said: "Yes, everything may exist. I think even if Xiaodong's current annual salary is now, there may be someone in the Manchester United team. But I think Sir Ferguson will not let such a black sheep stay at Manchester United, and he will definitely not be worthy of Manchester United."

David Gill did not convince Mendes on the issue of annual salary, nor did he gain the upper hand. He immediately moved to another issue, "Even if the club can accept such an annual salary, Gao Xiaodong's age is definitely not enough to renew his contract for one year. The club tends to renew his contract for three years."

Mendes shook his head and said, "Three years are too many. Xiaodong doesn't want to renew his contract for so long. This is not that he doesn't want to play for Manchester United. If he just renews his contract for three years, Xiaodong and Manchester United will have a five-year contract, which is too passive."

David Gill said: "If you renew your Joseon's salary, it will be too unfair to Manchester United."

Mendes smiled and said, "Aren't we just looking for a point that is fair to both sides now?"

David Gill said: "Two years? No more time."

Mendes said: "Actually, I prefer to renew my contract for one year. The three-year contract is good for everyone, because Xiaodong is still increasing the ball now. I think his value will be higher in the future and his annual salary will be higher."

David Gill was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Mendes to have such high expectations for Gao Xiaodong. He was not satisfied with the annual salary of 15 million euros. He smiled bitterly and said, "15 million euros are the highest salary in the world. Are you still not satisfied?"

Mendes smiled and said, "Xiaodong is only 21 years old now. Who dares to say the future? Maybe it is better than now, and of course it may also be lost. Just like Anderson, you don't want to increase your salary for a penny."

Mendes calmly used Anderson to swear David Gill's army.

David Jill smiled awkwardly, "Anderson is different from Gao Xiaodong. He is 23 years old. His three-year contract is quite appropriate, and he is not an indispensable member for Manchester United."

Mendes smiled and said, "Is Xiaodong essential? But I didn't see too much sincerity from Manchester United."

Time is tight and the task is heavy. David Gill doesn't want to continue with Mendes anymore, and said, "Mr. Mendes, an annual salary of 15 million euros, and renewing the contract for two years is enough."

Mendes smiled and said, "I think if the annual salary increases by 20% every year, it will be in line with Xiaodong's current age and status."

Isn't this a sky-high price? David Gill said, "Mr. Mendes, you can't get more aggressive. If you increase by 20% every year, Xiaodong's annual salary will be 18 million euros next year. This is outrageous. Even if Xiaodong continues to grow, his annual salary cannot increase so quickly. Even Rooney will not be convinced if Manchester United really wants to sign such a contract with Xiaodong."

Mendes said leisurely: "Now, 18 million is very high. In fact, a few years ago, we could not have imagined that the annual salary of top stars exceeded 10 million."

David Jill pondered for a moment and said, "I can't make the decision on this, I need to communicate with Mr. Glazer and Coach Ferguson."

Mendes smiled and said, "Yes, this is a big deal, it can't be done in an hour. You can discuss it with Mr. Glazer and Sir Ferguson."

"Okay, we'll finish discussing and will give you a reply right away."
Chapter completed!