Chapter 372 Encroaching on Messi’s ‘turf’

With the end of the 2017-2018 FA Cup final between Manchester United and Liverpool at the New Wembley Stadium, the 2017-2018 English domestic league has been announced to be all over. Except for players with World Cup assignments and national team assignments on international match days, others Players can bring their families, wives and children to enjoy this rare vacation.

Li Qing is envious of those players who can take vacations, because this summer is very busy for him. The national team training will start in four days, but because Liverpool still has to prepare for the 2017-2018 Champions League final, it is with Arnold and other club teammates postponed reporting to the St. George's Park training base, which is England's national football training base.

The next day, all major media headlines were that Liverpool defeated Manchester United 3:1 at the new Wembley Stadium and won the ninth FA Cup championship in team history.

Six days later it was the Champions League final. During this period, the domestic media in England had almost unified their thinking. They stopped being quarrelsome and concentrated on helping Liverpool take the lead. They paid attention to Real Madrid's recent preparations and solved problems for Liverpool coach Klopp.

The domestic media in England have a lot of energy around the world. They can accurately find out what the Real Madrid players have been doing recently, whether they are in good condition, and even what they ate during their last meal. People have to admire the professionalism of the English media.

Liverpool, the other team in the Champions League final, did not resume training after the FA Cup final. Klopp still gave the players two days off. This means that Liverpool will actually only have three days to prepare for the Champions League final, which is disappointing. I have to admire Klopp's boldness and carefulness.

On the first day of the holiday, Li Qing neither rested at home nor went to the Melwood training base. Instead, he went to the Royal Liverpool Hospital to visit his teammate Solanke, who was recovering well.

That afternoon, Li Qing was about to drive to the Melwood training base for additional training, but Mendes' call put his plan on hold.

"Uncle Jorge, don't hesitate to call me. Is there something important?"

As soon as Li Qing answered the call, Mendez's laughter followed the signal and reached the receiver: "Is it possible that you, a little bastard, want to hear calls from an old man like me every day?"

"Hahaha~"

Li Qing smiled and said, "Uncle Mendes is the one who knows me."

"Li, Adidas, Nike, Puma, Umbro, Mizuno, which sports brand manufacturer are you most interested in?"

Mendes said it without any nonsense.

Li Qing fell into a brief thought. Mizuno is a Sunland brand, so he rejected it directly. Umbro is a famous local sports brand manufacturer in Great Britain. However, there has been no innovation in technology in recent years. Each generation of products is not as good as the last. Even the product technology of Mizuno in the Sunland has surpassed Umbro.

2013 can be said to be a watershed between Umbro and the world's top sports brand manufacturers. Michael Owen announced that he would not renew his contract with Umbro, and the England national team also joined the Nike family. The brand effect has repeatedly declined.

By 2018, there are no more teams in the top leagues sponsored by Umbro.

So Umbro is not considered, so...the only choices are Adidas, Nike and Puma.

In fact, Li Qing has no resistance to Adidas, Nike and Puma. As long as the contract treatment is in line with his worth and the global promotion resources are good, he will have no problem.

Ronaldo, the eldest brother in Nike football, is 33 years old this year, Messi, the eldest brother in Adidas football, is 31 years old, and Suarez, the eldest brother in Puma football, is 31 years old. No matter which top sports brand manufacturer Li Qing signs with, he is even more powerful.

Of course, compared to Adidas and Nike, Puma's brand promotion is slightly worse.

After about half a minute, Li Qing said: "Uncle Jorge, you must have the best recommendation, right?"

"Adidas and Nike are very sincere and will greatly promote your future career development, so... the final decision still has to be left to you."

Mendes said: "In addition to providing you with unlimited sports equipment during the contract period, Adidas will also give you 12 million euros in pre-tax endorsement fees every year. The contract will be signed for six years, with an annual increase of 10%. The institute will also target your needs. Create the right boots with technical features, and when Leo Messi retires, you will be Adidas’ number one promotional star.”

"Nike's treatment is a little worse. On the contrary, I personally feel that it is more sincere. Their headquarters research institute has developed boots suitable for you based on your technical characteristics in advance. In the future, you will enjoy the same global promotion resources as Cristiano Ronaldo. You are the absolute protagonist in Greater China and Great Britain. By the way... you can get 10 million euros in pre-tax endorsement fees every year. You have also signed a contract for six years, with an increase of 10% every year. Of course... you will also be given free money during the contract period. Limited number of sports equipment provided.”

Mendes finished speaking at once, and after a while he said: "Boy, what do you think?"

Li Qing pondered for a moment, looked at the busy traffic on the road outside, grinned and said: "Uncle Jorge, you are my agent, you should have the final option, right? I want to hear..."

"You guys are so lazy!"

Mendes said speechlessly: "Although I personally have a better relationship with Nike, Nike is really more in line with your growth. Adidas senior management is relatively old-fashioned and lacks key courage. Nike gave Cristiano a lifetime contract, and Adidas They are just willing to renew Leo Messi's contract and lack respect for the players. Nike is more professional in this regard, and its sneaker and clothing designs are more avant-garde, which is more suitable for young people like you who pursue fashion. "

"Nike then."

Li Qing held the mobile phone in his right hand and put it to his ear, and said without hesitation: "Uncle Jorge, thank you."

"You're welcome."

Mendes smiled and said: "Who made you my client?"

The two then chatted for a while. Through the chat, Li Qing learned that after the Champions League final, he would cooperate with a number of internationally renowned companies. The first ones to bear the brunt were Mengniu and Hisense from China, both of which were involved in the Russian World Cup. Official partners include Pepsi-Cola, Qingyang, etc...

Li Qing is personally speechless about Mengniu. It’s not that he has any objections to the company, but that the star who signed a contract with Mengniu in his memory is Messi. What sticks in his mind is the advertising line that was changed by Chinese fans - I am Messi. I'm not born to be strong, I'm just 80% cold.

From another bright side, the growth of his little butterfly has begun to encroach on Messi's 'territory'.

In addition to Mengniu, there is also Warwick, a mobile phone brand developed in China in recent years. It turns out that this mobile phone brand signed a contract with Messi in 2016. Through chatting with Mendes, he learned that Warwick was preparing to give up on Messi. Choose yourself.

Li Qing felt somewhat guilty. After all, according to the historical development trajectory, he should belong to Messi, and now he is himself, so he was thinking...should he be more thorough?