prologue

prologue

The reason for the first chapter

June 13, 1999, St. Moise Stadium.

More than 20,000 Mallorca fans were cheering, the white-haired and awe-inspiring Cooper was cheering, and Roa, Lauren, Ngonga, Ibagaza, Dani and others were cheering on the field. The established St. Moise Stadium is in a crazy mood!

In the just-concluded game, Mallorca defeated the visiting direct competitor Celta 3-0 at home and secured the third place in La Liga one round ahead of schedule, which means that this team was still struggling two years ago. The Sea Island team in the West Second Division has entered the European Champions Cup in a historic way!

The fans shouted the names of Dani and other stars on the field, and then began to shout Cooper's name-this Argentine coach has achieved remarkable results in the two years he took over the team, the King's Cup runner-up, the Cup Winners runner-up, Spain The Super Cup champion, plus last season's sixth in La Liga and this season's third in La Liga!

After the cheers came to an end, the Mallorca fans gave their thanks to the team president Antonio Asensio in the stands box. This president in his early fifties can be said to be the most successful president in the history of Mallorca In the past three years, the journey from West Second Division to the Champions League was completed under his rule. This is also the most glorious period for this island team in more than 80 years.

Asensio in the box waved his hand towards the stands. This is a serious and unsmiling old man, with a thin face with a bit of a murderous look. He is about the same age as the man next to him, but he has a kind smile on his face. The old man formed a stark contrast.

After waving his hands, Asensio took a few steps back, and the vigorous look on his face suddenly disappeared, replaced by deep exhaustion.

"Antonio..."

The fat old man next to him wanted to help him, but Asensio raised his hand to stop him. Asensio took a deep breath, and then smiled wryly: "Mateo, it seems that my body is really failing. Ah... from next season, Mallorca will be managed by you."

The fat old man, Mateo Alemani nodded: "That's no problem, the friendship between the two of us for so many years... But Antonio, are you sure that someone will have no objection to me being the chairman of Mallorca? Although you own 60% of the shares in Mallorca and have the absolute right to speak, I have no shares at all. As the chairman, maybe those small shareholders will not have any opinions, but Vicente Grande But he owns close to 30% of the shares, I'm afraid he will have opinions."

"He has an opinion, that's his business. In short, as long as I am here, Vicente can only obediently be a dividend shareholder... As long as the 60% of the shares in my hand are still there, there will be no Someone will be able to shake your position as chairman!" Asensio snorted coldly: "Mateo, don't worry, with the support of the Asensio family, your position as chairman is absolutely secure, I know you I know your ability, and I know your strength. It is the best choice for you to take over my position. Besides, there is no such precedent for La Liga clubs. Isn't Valladolid also employing a chairman to manage? Your ability to manage the club You are better than any shareholder, and I can trust your character the most, without you, who else can I use?"

Speaking of this, Asensio showed a smile on his face: "What's more, you have a good son, Mateo, who is capable and loyal to Mallorca, I entrust the club to you , in the future, maybe the Mallorca club will shine in the hands of your son!"

"You mean Jose?" Alemani was stunned for a moment, and then hesitantly said: "Yes, I am really proud of this kid. He went to the United States at the age of 2 and brought back hundreds of millions of property , really shocked me... But since he gave up his company in the United States and returned to Mallorca five years ago, he has been learning to be a head coach... I believe he may become an excellent coach in the future, But I don't think he can make Mallorca a giant."

Asensio laughed: "Mateo, if you are a young man in his early twenties and have almost 200 million US dollars in assets in the United States, you will give up everything and go back to Mallorca to study as a head coach." ?"

Alemani froze for a moment, then shook his head honestly: "Uh, I don't think I will."

"Neither will I." Asensio said bluntly: "So, if it's not that he's out of his mind, it's that he loves Mallorca too much... If you want to learn to be a head coach, you can do it anywhere There is no need to go back to Mallorca to study. Being able to do this proves that he just wants to do something for Mallorca. Being able to earn hundreds of millions of dollars in two years proves that he has the ability , such a capable and loyal person to Mallorca, why can't he be in charge of Mallorca in the future?"

"Haha, Antonio, you think highly of my son! But if he is really capable, he may be able to take over Cooper's position in the future and lead the Mallorca team forward! At that time, I will be the chairman and my son will be the head coach. , maybe it will be a good story!" Alemani laughed.

Asensio smiled and did not answer, but he was thinking about other thoughts in his mind.