Moreno, the centre back was sold to Segunda side Ibiza for 400k Euros. That sale didn't have any complications. But the real problem was in Rafael's transfer.
They had received an offer for another promoted side, Real Zarogoza for one million. But Rafael didn't want to go. He wanted to stay. So, Rafael ended his vacation early and made a beeline for Gonzales's office. He wanted to hear it directly from his coach's mouth.
Rafael: Coach, is it true?
Gonzales sighed. He had anticipated this. Rafael was one of his supporters when he had first come to the club. Now he was going to replace him.
Gonzales: It's.... True.
Rafael's eyes showed pain, betrayal. He only said one thing.
Rafael: Why?
Gonzales: You know our defense was the biggest problem. It's not you. Next season, if we are in LaLiga, I will definitely buy you back, no matter the cost.
Rafael: Why me? Is it because of that on-goal?
Gonzales: Not that. I want to be honest. You are not LaLiga level yet. That's why I am sending you to Zargoza, to learn and hone your skills. At the end of the season, if you are qualified, I will bring you back.
Rafael: .... Thanks for being honest with me. I will accept their offer. I will prove it to you.
Gonzales didn't respond and just smiled. Rafael hugged Gonzales before leaving with a satisfied smile on his face.
After seeing Rafael leave, Gonzales got back to looking for some defenders. Especially ones who could play on both sides.
Who for left backs? If not Spain then maybe Brazil?
Almost everyone he wants has been taken by Real Madrid or Valencia.
Looking for someone in Brazil, a player who can play for both centre back and left back. Maybe someone unknown so there would be no poaching.
Then a name came into his mind- Dante. And searching among more Brazilian talents, he saw another name-Henrique.
One centre back who can play as left back and even as a defensive midfielder if Gonzales forces him too and the other is a ball playing centre back or a right back. Yep, good choices. He needed the left back so Dante was almost certain.
However, Borrusia Monden-something was also in the race for the said defender. Both teams are equally favorite for relegation in the new season, so who will Dante choose?
Juan: We have about 6 million Euros in the budget remaining after the two sales. We can only go for two million. We have to save something for Henrique and the January transfer window.
Gonzales: I don't know about those matters much. You are the expert in that area. I only know which players can help the team. Anyway, what about Henrique? What do Barcelona respond with?
Barcelona was going to be the real trouble. Pep wasn't likely to just leave Henrique like this. He must have seen him play. Maybe loan was also an option.....
Seeing Gonzales's stressed expression, Juan tried to calm his friend down.
Juan: You leave those matters to me. You try to talk to Dante and try to convince him.
Gonzales: I will leave those matters to you then. I will tell Olay to get me in contact with Dante.
Juan was about to leave when Gonzales stopped him.
Gonzales: I need one more player. A midfielder. I was searching for some cheap youngsters with potential when I found this guy. Henrikh Mkhitaryan, an Armenian. I reckon he could come under two million if we try.
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Juan: We got competition. An Ukrainian team, Metalurh Donetsk.
Gonzales: That shouldn't be a problem, should it?
Juan: Nope. We are getting it cheap too. Henrikh also wants to come to Spain. They agreed for 1.5 million Euros.
Gonzales: That's a plus.