Chapter 1089 Travel to Asia
Although Manchester United's sponsors are mainly in the United States, Manchester United has the largest number of fans in Asia in the world. Faced with this huge market, Manchester United dare not ignore it at all.
In order to gain a greater impact on this trip to Asia, Manchester United also deliberately replaced the leading star from the outdated Park Ji-sung to Gao Xiaodong.
Since Gao Xiaodong's rise lasted for too short and had not participated in national team competitions, that is to say, Gao Xiaodong has never shown his strength in Asian arenas, so Manchester United himself does not know how much influence Gao Xiaodong has in Asia. Therefore, after Gao Xiaodong's contract renewal ceremony was completed, Park Ji-sung did not let Park Ji-sung meet with Manchester United in Hong Kong, but instead called him to Manchester and set off with Manchester United.
Manchester United's first stop to choose Hong Kong was also a result of careful consideration. This was once a British colony. Although it returned to the mainland, it was not exactly the same as the habits, hobbies and ideas of the mainland people. It is actually easier to see Gao Xiaodong's actual influence in Asia here.
However, after Manchester United's plane arrived at Hong Kong Airport in the afternoon, the uneasiness of the Manchester United club's senior management completely disappeared.
Almost two or three thousand fans came to the airport to pick up the plane, most of whom were wearing Manchester United's No. 10 jerseys and holding portraits of Gao Xiaodong.
"Xiaodong is here! Xiaodong is here!"
"Gao...small...winter!"
“Gao…Little…Winter…”
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Seeing Manchester United players coming out, the fans who had been waiting for a long time to pick up the plane couldn't help but cheer.
Gao Xiaodong was also very surprised.
Gao Xiaodong knows that he has countless fans in the mainland, but it is unclear how popular he is outside the mainland, including Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and other Asian countries. The scene of picking up today shows that he also has countless fans outside the mainland of China.
Gao Xiaodong waved to the fans with a smile, and took the championship trophy handed to him by Manchester United staff and raised it high to the fans.
Gao Xiaodong's action once again triggered the scene, and Manchester United fans immediately started to cheer: "Triple Crown! Triple Crown!"
David Jill and Ferguson showed a gratified smile on their faces when they saw the scene in front of them.
After renewing his contract with Gao Xiaodong, Manchester United's senior management and coaching staff were both Alexander. Because Gao Xiaodong's annual salary was too high, the players were jealous and the boss was unhappy. Even Manchester United fans had many objections. Judging from the current situation, at least on the commercial level, the contract signed with Gao Xiaodong is not a loss.
Manchester United is well-received by fans in Asia. Not only Gao Xiaodong, but other Manchester United stars also have a large number of fans. Their purpose of this trip to Asia was to establish good relationships with fans. Therefore, Manchester United players did not leave quickly, and directly interacted with fans at the airport and accepted interviews from reporters.
Manchester United club officials were not welcomed by fans, but they were not neglected. The organizer of Manchester United Asia Tour Huaguo International Sports Media Co., Ltd. had already sent a luxury bus and two Audis to pick up the plane. Wu Lin, the manager of Huaguo International Media, also came to the airport in person. He warmly welcomed David Jill and other Manchester United officials with the staff and presented a beautiful embroidery.
Huaguo International Media Company made a relationship with Manchester United through Dongfang Zhuo and Manchester United. They also organized the Manchester United Asian Tour in 2009. Although Dongfang Zhuo has left Manchester United, Huaguo International Media still has connections with Manchester United.
At first, Xinglong Brokerage Culture Media also considered organizing Manchester United's event and gaining popularity, but they took a step further. Moreover, Manchester United did not believe in the ability of Xinglong Brokerage Culture Company. In addition, Gao Xiaodong was not convenient to come forward, so he did not compete with Huaguo International Media.
Manchester United's trip to Asia, food, accommodation and entertainment are all under the responsibility of Huaguo International Media. In addition, Huaguo International Media also has to pay Manchester United's 2 million euros appearance fee. However, Manchester United has more than 100 million fans in Asia and won the triple crown this season. It is very popular. Even if Huaguo International Media spends twice as much, tickets and advertising sponsorship will definitely make sure they make money without losing money.
Wu Lin, the manager of Huaguo International Media, was talking to David Jill, while paying attention to Gao Xiaodong's interaction with the fans. When Gao Xiaodong's interaction with the fans ended and he walked towards the bus, Wu Lin quickly walked towards Gao Xiaodong.
"Hello Xiaodong, I am Wu Lin, the manager of Huaguo International Media Company. I have long admired your name and finally met you today."
Wu Lin stretched out his hands to hold Gao Xiaodong, and was as enthusiastic as an ordinary fan.
"Oh, hello Mr. Wu, you're so polite." Gao Xiaodong greeted him lightly, gently shook Wu Lin, and pulled out his hand.
Wu Lin was slightly stunned. He didn't expect Gao Xiaodong to be so cold, and he didn't know why Gao Xiaodong was so cold. He thought that the big-name star was so arrogant, so he hurriedly said: "Xiaodong, take my car, it's faster and quieter."
Gao Xiaodong shook his head and said lightly: "No need, I like the excitement." As he said that, he turned around and followed his teammates onto the bus.
Even a fool could feel Gao Xiaodong's cold attitude. Wu Lin was a little embarrassed, but he was a well-informed person. After being frustrated by Gao Xiaodong, he did not get confused. Instead, he immediately found Manchester United coach Ferguson and invited Ferguson and David Gill to take his car to the hotel together.
Because of Dongfang Zhuo, Ferguson had dealt with Wu Lin. Although Ferguson had a vague impression of Wu Lin, he still did not give up Wu Lin's face and took Wu Lin's Audi to the hotel with David Gill.
After arriving at the hotel, Manchester United players went back to their room to rest, and then went to the restaurant to have a meal with Wu Lin.
Manchester United players sat at a table, and Wu Lin and two deputy managers of Huaguo International accompanied the coaching staff and club officials to make a table. During the meal, Wu Lin went to toast Gao Xiaodong and put it close, but Gao Xiaodong politely drank the wine, but his attitude was as cold as when he got off the plane. After Wu Lin left, he found that Gao Xiaodong and Manchester United players were talking and laughing, and did not look like an introverted and arrogant person at all. This made Wu Lin wonder if he had offended the superstar.
Of course, Wu Lin did not offend Gao Xiaodong, but the Huaguo International Media Company he worked for greatly offended Gao Xiaodong because Huaguo International stole the business of Xinglong Brokerage Company. How could Gao Xiaodong give Wu Lin a good look?
After dinner, Ferguson gave Manchester United players a holiday and asked them to go to the famous Oriental Pearl to shop, but they could not spend the night outside and had to go back to the hotel before 12 o'clock.
Many Manchester United players have been to Hong Kong for the first time. Even if they have been here, they are not familiar with Hong Kong. Everyone comes to find Gao Xiaodong as a tour guide and shopping guide.
Although Gao Xiaodong is a Chinese, he has never been to Hong Kong. Fortunately, Monkey and Xiao Le came to Hong Kong from mainland China to meet Gao Xiaodong, so Gao Xiaodong handed over the mission of the tour guide and shopping guide to Monkey and Xiao Le.
Manchester United players have the tradition of visiting nightclubs. When they reached the time specified by Ferguson, Rooney and others still didn't want to go back. They shouted and asked the monkey to take them to the nightclubs, but Ferguson was very clear about his disciples' morality. At 11:30, he called Gao Xiaodong, Giggs, and Rooney to remind them to go back to the hotel on time.
Chapter completed!