Chapter 83

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June 20th!

In 2002, the football summer transfer window officially opened!

There is no doubt that today is going to be extremely turbulent in the European football scene!

Now, the signings that numerous clubs have been negotiating are officially finalized!

Arriving at their new club, new players pose for pictures wearing their jerseys, go through signing ceremonies, hold press conferences, and more!

the first two windows of transfers.

Through a genuine FA Cup title in England, and a championship that broke countless records in the British!

The English fan community has come to know about Blackpool's attention!

A number of news agencies also urged blackpool to hold the ceremony today.

James invited the reporter to the Blackpool training base and duly accepted.

Why not take advantage of this chance to increase the team's visibility?

The club is situated on the bright side in front of the public, so there is no need for

At one p.m.

at the Blackpool training base.

A luxurious table was also placed in front of the stage for players to sign with James.

It didn't take long.

One by one, the reporters entered the room, took a seat, and waited.

James entered as well and grinned as he sat in front of the stage.

"May I inquire about Blackpool's spending during this transfer window?

James was about to settle in when a reporter got up and inquired.

"A total of four transfers involving first-team players and 29 million euros are planned."

"In addition, we also bought more than a dozen youth team players, costing more than 11 million euros," James said with a calm smile.

The sound of someone gasping for air suddenly reached the reporters in front of the stage.

The investment is substantial, and there have been three consecutive transfer windows.

There may not be two hands to count now, with the exception of the Real Madrid clubs in all of Europe, and they have more invested in the team than Blackpool.

These reporters were eager to see the new players join Blackpool later, but they also harbored some expectations.

"Then shall we begin?"

James grinned and inquired as he noticed the reporters' presence.

"Um"

. "

"Let's start.

"We're all ready.""

The reporters nodded and looked at the front of the stage expectantly.

"park."

James shouted towards the backstage, motioning for park to call the players up.

They had previously discussed this, and with just one call, they can now understand it.

The first player, dressed casually, soon made an appearance in front of the cameras of the reporters.

This is Alves from Brazil.

"The team bought a young full-back from Bahia named Alves for one million euros."

With a smile, James gestured to Alves, who was strolling next to him.

"Kakakakaka..."

Since then, countless flashes have already been used to capture images of the somewhat shy and green Alves.

Next, James, who was standing in front of the stage, reached over to the side, pulled out a pen, and gave the contract to Alves as well.

Taking it seriously, Alves sat down next to James and signed the contract.

"This jersey belongs to you."

Additionally, James got up and swiftly grabbed a No. 17 jersey from the side before giving it to Alves.

"Welcome to Blackpool."

"thanks."

Alves took the jersey and stood up with James.

The two held the jersey together and smiled at the camera of the reporters.

A first-hand picture of the two was also taken by the reporters as soon as they announced the official addition of a new player.

After taking the photo, Alves sat down and gave a post-signing testimonial.

All of them are merely polite comments on the surface, and they do contain some genuine feelings.

James, who was standing next to him, could not help but notice a player who was speaking as he glanced at Alves.

As he considered it, James could not help grinning.

Alves had concluded his remarks and left the area when he regained consciousness.

Right after.

The second player walked in with strides.

"The team invested five million euros to secure a deal with the Bastia club in order to acquire Essien, a youthful midfield player."

James presented it to the in-attending reporters as well.

"Kakakakaka..."

The sound of the shutter being pressed recurred, and innumerable flashes continued to light up.

Essien approached James, took a seat, signed the contract with a pen, and stood up, prepared to take over the jersey.

"Welcome to Blackpool."

James grinned as well, taking up a No. 6 jersey and giving it to Essien.

"thanks."

Essien took it and took a photo with James with his jersey.

Following the photo op, Essien gave a speech and said a few dumb things that made the reporters in attendance laugh out loud as well.

After these processes were completed, Essien also walked out.

The next player then walked in.

"The club invested eight million euros to sign Lahm, a promising full-back from FC Bayern Munich."

James gave the reporters at the scene an introduction.

The reporters started filming again, with bursts of exclamations.

Bayern Munich!

That's a giant team!

Blackpool is now able to poach their players!

"Welcome to Blackpool."

James gave Lahm the No. 5 Blackpool orange jersey as well as the contract when he sat on the stool to sign it.

"thanks."

Lahm took it with a smile, and together with James began to experience the photo storm of reporters again.

After it was over, Lahm left the scene.

James reported that the first team brought four people and spent a total of 29 million euros, as the reporters in attendance started to count.

Just adding up these few, it's less than half.

Who is the other 15 million euro?

Or the top demon of the big club?

...

"To reach a deal with Roma, the team invested fifteen million euros."

James's voice shot up, "Bring the Brazilian fullback Cafu," as the reporters were still thinking.

He was barely done talking when Cafu, grinning, came in from outside.

"..."

When the reporters at the scene took one look at Cafu, they were momentarily taken aback, and then they started yelling.

"Kah Kah Kah...

They followed suit.

Cafu!

the best full-back players in the world at the present time!

Additionally, perennial holds a firm lead on the Brazilian national team!

and represented Brazil in the World Cup!

Did Blackpool really sign him?

This is definitely big news!