Vol 4 Chapter 1513: Giant pit

A Porsche Cayenne gallops from the highway in Amsterdam ’s Schiphol Airport towards the southeast New Town.
Sitting in the passenger seat, Yang Yang took off his sunglasses on the bridge of his nose and looked backwards quickly out of the window. He was a bit familiar with the strange scenery but felt a lot of feelings in his heart.
Once he lived in this city for five years, he is familiar with everything here, but more than ten years have passed, and here has undergone earth-shaking changes. Although he often comes, he has never been like this. So many feelings.
Sitting in the driver ’s seat was Wei Zheng, who had studied in Amsterdam for many years.
From the ring road to the southeast new city, the area where Ajax home and training base De Tok Most is located.
Yang Yang still remembers clearly that it was relatively desolate and there are no supporting facilities more than ten years ago. The New South East City has just mentioned the plan of the Amsterdam City Government. But now, there are not many high-rise buildings here, but at least the prosperity is not inferior It's in the city center.
From the highway junction, you can see Ajax's home stadium, Amsterdam Arena from afar.
"The city government has passed a resolution and decided to officially rename this stadium to John Cruyff Stadium. Not only that, the streets and overpasses named after Cruyff will also appear in the surrounding area to commemorate the legendary Dutch legend. "
After Wei Zheng finished speaking, he glanced at Yang Yang and found that he did not respond much.
Everyone knows that Cruyff doesn't like Yang Yang, and Yang Yang doesn't like him either.
Maybe it's because of Van Gaal.
"They are major shareholders and have the power to decide to change their names. We can only support it." Yang Yang said lightly.
Although the stadium is used by Ajax, in fact, the shares are not in Ajax's hands.
So far, Ajax only owns 13% of the shares at home. Instead, the Amsterdam municipal government holds up to 48% of the stadium and the remaining 39%. In the hands of joint shareholders.
To this end, Ajax needs to pay more than 10 million euros in court rent each year, and also has to bear the costs of maintenance and management of the stadium. This is also a big income for Ajax.
"I had a discussion with Mennon Herron before. Ajax is not in a good position now, and the financial pressure is still very great."
Wei Zheng explained the situation to Yang Yang while driving.
"It goes without saying that the burden on the course is basically more than half of the game's daily income every year to pay rent, and we have not been able to properly transform the course, which has led to a very bad income in the course operation."
"We currently have a good attendance rate on the court, with more than 50,000 seats, the average attendance rate is 48,000 people, and the season ticket sales are 42,000 people, which is quite good, but still can't make money what money."
"Even if the stadium can't make money, the Detok Most is opposite the gold nest. I took over the past two years. We have invested a total of 40 million euros in expanding the training base, and the standard football field has increased to 15. All are natural turf, and there is also a 6,000-person second-team stadium. "
"Every year the maintenance fee of this stadium alone is a large sum, as well as the cost of maintaining the youth training system. I am almost scratching my head now. Each youth player in Ajax only needs to pay 12 euros per year. Insurance costs, all other expenses are borne by Ajax, which is simply a huge pit. I do n’t know how much to smash into each year. "
Wei Zheng said at the end, he smiled bitterly.
"It's not me complaining, I really think that this club's annual loss is normal. If such a team can make money, then it's weird."
Yang Yang looked at his brother-in-law in amusement. He knew Wei Zheng had a lot of anger in his heart, and immediately comforted: "Okay, okay, I know you are difficult to do, and you know that you are working hard, am I not coming?"
Wei Zheng turned his head and looked at Yang Yang deeply, then he sighed again.
Sometimes he really felt that Yang Yang took over Ajax and really put a big burden on himself.
Of course, he also understands what Yang Yang wants to do.
"Menault Herren expects that this year's business income will increase significantly, but the team's finances are still not optimistic. Unless they can break into the Champions League official game, otherwise, it is likely to still lose money."
Ajax's annual salary cost has fallen sharply. After all, many high-paid players have been sold in the past two years, but many fixed costs are there. If you still can't break into the Champions League, the pressure will be very great.
"Relax, I know."
Wei Zheng snorted and said again: "Are you really determined to sell Qiye?"
This is the decision Yang Yang made just two days ago. He is willing to accept Chelsea's offer and sell the star Qiyehe at a high price of 40 million euros. This is also a big deal. For Ajax, It can be described as a huge sum of money.
"Don't you just say? If you can't break into the Champions League, the team will have a loss this year, so I have to sell people to raise money."
Yang Yang's words suddenly made Wei Zheng suffocating. Is there such a sarcasm?
"Just kidding, I really think that since he wanted to leave, it would be boring for us to stay, let alone, Ajax will not be able to play without anyone missing, and I want to regret those who left the team , At least let them feel sorry for their choice to leave this summer. "
In football, Wei Zheng believes in Yang Yang. Since he has decided, there must be a way.
Was n’t this the purchase of Edego, who played right-winger in Heerenveen last season?
He is a super genius in Europe.
"What is the city government's attitude about the stadium?" Yang Yang asked, changing his subject.
"According to what we have learned, the municipal government does not mind selling 48% of the shares in its hands, and other joint shareholders are equally irresistible, but there is a problem that if we cannot acquire in one lump There will be no second transaction in this year, so ... "
Yang Yang originally meant that the money from selling Ziye was taken out and some of the stadium shares were repurchased from the municipal government, which can reduce the club ’s financial expenditure, and now the bank interest is very low. If the club needs it, you can go. Mortgage.
Isn't that how Real Madrid transformed the Bernabeu stadium?
"How much is it?" Yang Yang asked with a frown.
"At least nearly two hundred million euros, because not only this stadium, but also some surrounding commercial facilities, overall, the transaction is quite cost-effective, the city government also took care of Ajax in this regard, once bought After a little renovation, it is expected to become a major source of income for the club, but only if we have this money. "
Yang Yang nodded, he did have money, but the problem was that the Ajax Supervisory Committee would not let him invest again.
According to the agreement between the two parties, if Yang Yang meets the conditions within the next year, he can definitely propose an acquisition. Once the acquisition is completed, what he wants to toss in the future will be Yang Yang's business.
But until then, they will definitely not give in.
If you want to improve a company's financial situation, it is nothing more than open source and cost-saving.
But now, it is unlikely that Ajax wants to cut costs. As Wei Zheng said, the club spends too much money, and the hard work supports the youth training, which leads to Ajax ’s financial Expenditure is basically no less.
As for open source, with the joining of Yang Yang and the painstaking management of Wei Zheng and Menno Herron in the past two years, Ajax's business income is booming, and this season is also a new high, which can be far from the four major European leagues The team is still very far away.
At present, Ajax's financial revenue can be called the first in the Dutch League. It is also the number one in Belgium. It can be compared with the four major leagues, especially the Premier League teams. The downstream teams are not as good.
This is why they all say that the purchasing power of the relegated teams of the Premier League is stronger than Ajax, which is the reason.
To improve club finances, the Champions League is crucial.
Once breaking into the Champions League, Ajax has a guaranteed income of at least 20-30 million euros per year. Compared with Ajax, whose broadcast fee income is less than 10 million euros, it is definitely a huge sum of sky-high prices.
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As early as Yang Yang decided to come back, he asked Ajax to help him rent the previous house in Oudekerk again and renovated the interior.
After many years, staying here again, Yang Yang's heart is also mixed.
Ibrahimovic, who lived opposite him at that time, has now traveled to the United States, Maxwell has also returned to Brazil, and his roommate Fermalen still stays in Real Madrid, but it seems that he ca n’t stay long, after all. Almost thirty-three years old.
Time is like a pig-killing knife, taking away all people's years mercilessly, leaving only that lingering memory.
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When Yang Yang stood at the door of his home and remembered the lush years of the year, at the Ajax home press conference officially renamed Cruyff Stadium, the club's general manager Van der Sar and technical director Van Gaal were holding a press release At the meeting, officially announced the joining of two rookie players from Real Madrid.
Ashraf and Edego also appeared at the press conference and officially signed a five-year contract with Ajax.
This means that in the next five years, they will all play for Ajax, but Ajax and Real Madrid have terms. Real Madrid has the transfer priority for these two players. At the same time, after two years, Real Madrid can ask back at any time. purchase.
Van Gaal welcomed the arrival of the two players on behalf of the team and firmly believed that they would succeed in Ajax.
"There is no doubt that they are an important part of the team's new season. We all believe that they will play a huge role for the team in the new season. That's why we signed them."
For the upcoming Champions League qualifiers, Van Gaal expressed confidence that the team can break the spell for many years and advance to the group stage.
But media reporters clearly do not believe this, because Ajax has always said so in the past few years.
Also at this press conference, Van Gaal officially announced that the team has introduced superstar Yang Yang from Real Madrid in a free transfer way. He will serve as the first team player and assistant coach of the club in the new season.
This long-overdue transfer immediately caused a strong earthquake in world football.