I have to say that Raiola's "courage" really impressed Wang Xiaodong.
Faced with a foreigner who could eat these four dishes from beginning to end without changing his expression, Wang Xiaodong has only seen this one so far.
"What? Dong, can we continue talking?" Raiola wiped his mouth and returned to his previous gentleman appearance.
If it weren't for the half-full glass of white wine, his calm look would have made people think that nothing happened just now.
Only Wang Xiaodong and the shop owner Li Fugui knew how many fat sausages this guy had killed.
"Boss, can you arrange a private room for us? We have something to discuss."
"no problem!"
Li Fugui took away the food, led the two of them into a clean and elegant private room, and brewed another pot of Maojian'er.
"Xiaodong, don't worry, this is definitely the most secluded place in Southampton."
"thank you boss!"
"Xiaodong, thanks to you. Since you became Southampton's star, my business is getting better and better. I'm thinking of taking over the store next to it in a few days and turning my small restaurant into a big one." Restaurant."
"Hey, that's great! Then I wish you a prosperous career in advance, boss! I will definitely come over to support you!"
"Haha, don't forget to bring your little girlfriend! If you want to hold a Chinese-style wedding, I can also do it here!" After Li Fugui finished speaking, he patted Wang Xiaodong on the shoulder and gave a man a look that would understand. "Xiaodong, don't say anything, you have really good taste!"
"I haven't even written my horoscope yet!" Wang Xiaodong laughed.
After Li Fugui left, Raiola curiously looked at the environment of the private room and praised: "I know that Chinese restaurants not only have hidden menus, but also hidden private rooms. If no Chinese bring me here, I will never be there for the rest of my life." You can’t even find it here!”
"Of course!" Wang Xiaodong poured a cup of tea for Raiola. "Try it. This is tea brought from China."
"Well, it is really good tea!"
Of course Raiola doesn't understand tea leaves, but when Wang Xiaodong said this, the tea leaves suddenly became taller.
He picked up the tea cup and took a sip. After a sip of tea, he scraped the oil and water from the pig intestines in his stomach. Raiola's face immediately showed a comfortable expression.
"Is there an initial contract?"
Wang Xiaodong is not a person of ink. Since Raiola has shown his courage, he cannot embarrass the opponent too much.
"What contract? Oh! Yes, yes."
Raiola was stunned. He didn't expect Wang Xiaodong to become so decisive. He hurriedly took out a stack of A4 paper from his briefcase and handed it over.
"Mr. La La, with all due respect, the most popular guy in England right now is probably Walcott, right? Why don't you look for him?"
Since Eriksen publicly expressed his interest in Walcott in public, Walcott has been nicknamed "Little Rooney" by the media.
If Walcott really has the opportunity to represent England next year, he will surpass Rooney and become the youngest player in the history of Ingram.
"Theo is indeed a rising star with a promising future. This is already recognized throughout England." Raiola replied, "If everyone knows something, then it is no longer a profitable thing. It’s something, isn’t it?”
"You're right!" Wang Xiaodong nodded while looking at the initial contract, "But I'm also very famous, and everyone knows me!"
"Hahahahaha, Dong, you really know how to joke." Raiola laughed. "With all due respect, except for Southampton, fans and media elsewhere just treat you as a joke."
"Well, it seems they are all blind guys!" Wang Xiaodong curled his lips. Of course he knew that Raiola was telling the truth.
"Dong, you are a very special player. You are no worse than Theo and the others in the areas you are good at. If you develop properly, your achievements will be even better than them in the future."
"Why?"
"Because your ability to withstand pressure far exceeds his!"
Walcott's characteristics are speed and dribbling, while Wang Xiaodong's strengths are body and strength.
Now there is still a lot of room for growth between the two, but the road ahead is destined to be more bumpy for Walcott than Wang Xiaodong.
Walcott is 1.75 meters tall but weighs only a pitiful 65 kilograms.
Such a body is too fragile for the Premier League, which is known for its physical confrontation.
Even if Little Tiger pays attention to his health, his opponent will infringe on his health by fouling him at an inadvertent moment.
You know, injuries are the biggest obstacle to a player's development.
But Wang Xiaodong is different.
What Wang Xiaodong is good at is strength and body. His strong physical fitness and fierceness towards opponents allow Wang Xiaodong to escape unscathed even when he provokes the home team fans in away games. The two violent attacks in London in one day, which ended with simple knife cuts, are powerful proof.
As experience accumulates with age, Walcott cannot run that fast forever. But Wang Xiaodong can still be strong, domineering, mighty, and even smarter. From this perspective, Wang Xiaodong is the most worthy long-term stock to invest in.
In Wang Xiaodong's own heart, he never felt that he was inferior to others.
Whether it is Theo Walcott or Bale next to him, or Cristiano or Rooney who are struggling in the Premier League, they know that it is Henry and Ruud van Nistelrooy who are already famous.
Wang Xiaodong firmly believes that one day, he will surpass them.
What I lack now is a stage and opportunity to show myself.
So after Raiola explained why he was better than Walcott, Wang Xiaodong didn't say anything, and the room fell into a brief calm.
After reading the contract from front to back, Wang Xiaodong had a rough impression of the agency contract.
After Wang Xiaodong finished reading, Raiola asked softly: "Dong, do you have any questions?"
Wang Xiaodong pinched his eye point, straightened his body and said seriously: "Mr. Raiola, the contract shows that you want to take 10% of the player contract as your own income?"
"That's right! This is international practice." Wang Xiaodong's sudden seriousness made Raiola's eyes light up.
When he is serious, he is never sloppy. This quality of Wang Xiaodong has won him a lot of praise.
"International practice?"
"Yes." Raiola explained with a smile, "The media even gave us a nickname, 'Mr. 10%'."
Wang Xiaodong nodded, temporarily agreeing with this explanation.
"You also have to take 25% in advertising, portraits, and brand management? Why can't you be a 'Mr. 10%' in this field?"
"This is also international practice." Raiola is still smiling.
"So that's it." Wang Xiaodong nodded, and then said casually: "A few days ago, a guy named Gordon from KEY company came to Theo, and the highest number he said didn't seem to be more than 20%. .”
"Is that so?" Raiola replied casually, "It's just an initial contract anyway, the specific content can still be discussed!"
Wang Xiaodong's words were a nod to Raiola.
The first is to tell him, don’t put a high hat on me. The reason why you come to me or not to Walcott is entirely because you can’t compete with KEY. The second is, don’t play tricks on me. Although I don’t know your industry, but My teammates have agents.
"And you have to take 20% of the transfer fee income. What if you become my agent and you keep trying to persuade me to transfer?"
Raiola was silent.
Wang Xiaodong's psychological maturity in this regard is completely different from his age and performance on the court.
A young man who likes to wear sportswear and is known for his muscles and strength. A young man who dares to provoke fans from both sides on the court and even steal red cards from referees. However, he can always point out the most critical points in the contract.
Recalling that from the moment the two met, he had been led by Wang Xiaodong.
Whether it's the "Hongmen Banquet" or sorghum wine, this series of shows is not something a "hot-blooded young man" would do.
Coupled with Wang Xiaodong's half-hidden negotiation method, Raiola felt that this oriental boy looks stupid on the outside, but he is actually very smart.
"Dong, according to your wishes, what do you want?"
"I can give you a higher commission in the contract. I can accept 14% or even 15%. In this way, I will be on the same side as you. If I earn a high income, you will also make more money."
"25% of advertising and commercial income is really too much. You are just talking like a lion. If you ask me, 10% is just right."
"As for the transfer income, I don't plan to give that much. I think 10% is enough. In this way, you will focus on maintaining my current status quo instead of always trying to persuade me to transfer. And then profit from it.”
What Wang Xiaodong said is very obvious. You want to make money from me and take me as a scapegoat. What a dream!
Raiola pondered for a moment and then slowly said: "Dong, I don't have much opinion on the first and third items, but don't you think 10% of advertising revenue is too little? You know, like Ronaldo Only a star player like Zidane would give his agent that much."
Raiola's words are also clear.
You are just a little-known player, and you may not be able to become a star. If I don’t take a little more business commission, the money is simply not worth it for me to package you.
"Mr. Raiola, it is true that I am not famous now. But there are two points. I am completely different from other players. I don't think you haven't seen it?"
