Flores does have major differences with the club's top brass.
As of this afternoon, he hopes to bring in at least one more midfielder during the winter break.
Because after transferring out two players, only Diego Costa was introduced.
Atletico Madrid has a transfer budget of 12 million euros + a surplus of 4.5 million euros.
However, the club wants to save money and does not want to make large-scale signings in the winter window.
Therefore, a player was proposed to be loaned out.
This made Flores furious and said a lot of things he shouldn't have said.
The chairman slammed the door and left on the spot.
Hill, the club's general manager, was left to counsel Flores.
"The primary goal for this season is to top 4 in the league, and leave the rest to the summer window."
When Flores heard this reason again, his anger broke out again: "Where is the Copa del Rey? Where is the Champions League? I need people for the third-line battle. There is an extreme shortage of people in the midfield now!"
"It's on loan. How about Thiago from Juventus? He's still very capable in his playing years!" Hill looked calm, as if the other party wasn't angry at him.
"We obviously have enough transfer budget, shouldn't the club have greater ambitions?"
"Quick! The club is losing money every month now, and the loss this year is expected to be at least 30 million."
Since the day before yesterday, Flores has been being prevaricated by the club in this way. He has lost patience: "Okay, okay, I can accept Thiago, but I have two requirements!"
There's drama! It seems that the task can be completed. Hill is very happy: "You said, as long as I can do it!"
"First, De Gea, Lindy and Aguero are very important parts of the team's future. I will not agree to sell them."
"Second, Xia Chuang, if I lead the team to achieve the season goal, I need at least 40 million transfer funds. Next season, we may be able to make an impact."
Goalkeeper, midfielder, forward, three young players.
Although Manchester United has been contacted, the price is not high and they can support Flores.
With 40 million transfer funds in the summer window, there should be no problem.
There is still some leeway in the bottom line given by the boss, and it seems that the task can be completed smoothly.
However, he still looked embarrassed: "You know, it is difficult for us to refuse those sky-high prices, and the players themselves are also a problem. The transfer budget of 40 million is too high. I am really embarrassed by your behavior."
Flores didn't mean to die, he thought about it.
"Of course, if someone is willing to pay 20 million euros for De Gea, I think I will be tempted. You can rest assured."
"As for 40 million, part of the fee can be achieved through player transactions, but the club's pure investment must not be less than 30 million. Otherwise, what do we have to fight for? Do we have the courage?"
Hill, who was already ecstatic inside, had no change on his face and was still frowning.
"In this case, I'll call Mr. Chairman. God bless, I hope I can persuade him."
With that said, he went to the cubicle next to him to smoke a cigarette.
Maybe he found that the time out was too short, so he started to check his mobile phone for a while.
Fifteen minutes later, Hill walked out of the cubicle with a tired look on his face.
He sighed and said to Flores a little tiredly: "I tried my best. You know, sometimes things are not what we want to do. There are many other decisive factors."
Seeing that the opponent had been nagging for a long time with no results, Flores became anxious: "What on earth do you say? As the head coach, I already care about the club!"
"Don't worry, the first one is just like what I told you."
"As for the second point, the club can invest up to 20 million, but you have full control over the salary and budget obtained from selling players!"
Having said this, Hill still inevitably looked at Flores with some concern.
However, the latter has obviously been exhausted in this week's game.
Flores hesitated but agreed.
Huh~ let out a long breath.
Hill's mind seemed to suddenly ring: Mission accomplished!
In this way, Flores ushered in the last opponent of the winter break: the Spaniard.
This Spanish team will welcome another Chinese player in 10 years: Wu 7.
But before that, the Espanyol had always been a mid-range team or even a mid-lower team in La Liga.
Somewhat embarrassingly.
In the second season after joining.
The Spaniard was relegated to the Spanish Second Division.
Of course, in the second season, they returned to La Liga as the first place in La Liga.
Continue to hover in the middle and lower reaches of the league.
According to yesterday's news, Wu Qi is going back to Shanghai. Anyway, respect.
This game was an away game, and everyone at Atletico Madrid came to Barcelona, Catalonia.
They will take on Espanyol at the Cornela El Prat Stadium.
Espanyol and Barcelona are bitter rivals in the same city.
Yes, there are frequent wars of words between the fans of the two teams, and Barcelona often humiliates the opponent by big scores when facing the Spaniards.
That's why the goal scored by Wu Qi is extremely precious.
But as mentioned before, the Spaniard is not in good form this season.
Currently ranked 17th in the league, only one step away from the relegation zone (18-20).
If they lose this game again, they may be in the relegation zone.
Therefore, this game was not what Flores expected from the beginning.
In order to give young players more opportunities, Flores sent out Atletico Madrid's youth team in this game.
Frey, Simao, Uyfalusi, Perea, Paul Assuncao and other veterans all sat on the bench.
Flores always has to give the bench some rotation opportunities.
but
A bunch of young guys were almost beaten by Espanyol.
The teams on the edge of the relegation zone are all very scary.
La Liga and La Liga are not just different in league level.
In terms of attention, salary, number of fans, opportunities, etc., it is completely different.
Maybe you get the Golden Boot in Segunda División, but not many wealthy clubs recognize you.
I would rather die in La Liga than accept relegation!
Therefore, the Spaniards' current combat effectiveness has skyrocketed.
They play every game as if it is their last game in La Liga!
The 18th minute of the game.
Spaniard Tamudo, using his experience, passed Valera.
Calmly shooting in the penalty area, the angle of the football is very tricky and it goes straight to the blind corner.
Fortunately, De Gea reacted in time and saved the ball with his fingertips at the last moment.
This is the beginning.
The 29th minute of the game.
The Spaniard's crazy pressing in the frontcourt caused Salvio to lose the ball in the midfield.
Lindy didn't even have time to fight back.
After the Spaniard's three kicks, the football flew into the penalty area.
Osvaldo, who once played for our club, jumped up and headed the ball towards the goal.
It was De Gea again, struggling to save the ball in the lower left corner of the goal.
Verdu's follow-up shot was blocked by Ibañez with his body.
The 33rd minute of the game.
The Spaniard received a corner kick and the ball flew to the back of the goal.
Center back Fuan Fulin jumped high and slammed the ball hard towards the goal.
Fortunately, Lindy stood sharply at the back post and blocked the attack with his body.
Subsequently, Atletico Madrid's defense was in danger as the Spaniard attacked wave after wave.
Throughout the first half, the Spaniard worked crazy hard and kept Atletico Madrid in their own half.
If it weren't for De Gea's consecutive heroic saves and Lindy's crazy scramble in the midfield.
The score is at least 2:0.
Flores returned to the locker room with a livid face.