Chapter 913: Five Years, 2.2 Billion Dollars in Total Salary, and

Riyadh Sports Newspaper front-page headline—TY transfers to Al-Hilal for 550 million euros, signing a five-year tax-free contract worth 2.2 billion dollars.

Mundo Deportivo front-page headline plus cover—Earthquake! TY joins Al-Hilal for an astronomical transfer fee, signing the most expensive contract in football history.

China Football Newspaper front-page headline—It's actually true! Al-Hilal executives confirm the rumors of Tang Ye's transfer during an interview; the club will provide Tang Ye with an annual salary exceeding 400 million dollars.

Manchester Evening News bolded cover—550 million euro transfer to Saudi Arabia; TY signs a five-year astronomical contract with Al-Hilal.

Al-Hilal Official: Welcome, Tang Ye! (Chinese)

【Has it finally happened?】

【Five years? Shouldn't it be three? Wasn't the agreement to return to Manchester United before the next World Cup? Tang Tang Qiuwang, don't lie to us.】

【There must be some other details, right?】

【Over 400 million dollars a year... making money is easier than picking it up off the ground; Saudi Arabia really knows how to strike hard.】

【Wait, bros? You're an Asian team; what do you want with Tang Ye? To win the AFC Champions League???】

Global fans are discussing Chinese Golden Yuan Football 2.0, unaware that Saudi Arabia's Golden Yuan Football is by far the most insane.

Al-Nassr signed Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Hilal signed Tang Ye; Saudi clubs have proven their determination through concrete actions, acting as if money means nothing to them.

Of course, there is a reason behind Saudi Arabia's actions; they hope to use football's development to drive tourism, for only when tourism becomes strong will these Middle Eastern tycoons avoid merely scraping by in the future on dwindling oil reserves.

One must not put all eggs in one basket, even if that basket is made of oil!

Click-click!

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Manchester United's press conference attracted an unprecedented number of reporters, and even some Manchester United fans who had traveled from afar.

The reporters remained relatively calm, but some Manchester United fans were on the verge of collapse.

"Sell my ass! Glazer, why sell TY!"

"Fuck you shit! Get TY back! Are we not playing the remaining matches?"

"Glazer, what will you do after making this money? Wait to die? How are we supposed to play in the Premier League next season?"

"..."

Click-click!

"Phew!"

"Please calm down first; we will provide a reasonable explanation for this transfer."

The speaker was Joel Glazer, one of the three Glazer brothers, the largest shareholder of Manchester United Group and the absolute decision-maker.

Standing beside Joel Glazer was another of the three brothers: Avram Glazer; together, these two hold a 30% stake in Manchester United, and combined with the family's other influences in the club's upper management, they possess final decision-making power over virtually all major matters.

It could be said that Tang Ye's transfer could not have been completed without their approval.

"I can understand your feelings; Tang Ye is indeed a very important player for us; without his help, Manchester United would certainly not have achieved what we called the 'Second Renaissance'."

"The transfer fee Al-Hilal offered us is 550 million euros; since this is close to the club's current debt, rumors arose that we hoped to use TY to clear the team's debts."

Joel Glazer's expression remained calm: "I admit this transfer fee is very tempting, but that is not the entire reason. Part of the reason for TY's departure lies with himself; I am very certain he thought about it for a long enough time and made what he considered the most suitable choice."

According to Joel, Tang Ye's transfer was a "win-win" choice for both the club and himself, with Tang Ye's own wishes even playing a dominant role in the matter.

"Football is not the NBA; in the NBA, we can forcibly complete a player's transfer, but in the realm of football, this is basically impossible, especially for some very famous top-tier players; without the player's approval, no transfer can proceed."

"Fuck you!"

"Go to hell! Get lost! Get TY back! He will come back, he definitely will come back!"

"..."

The scene remained chaotic.

Although the head of the Glazer family had explained the situation quite clearly, the family's reputation was so poor that many Manchester United fans simply refused to listen to anything Joel Glazer said.

No matter what the three Glazer brothers said, they were definitely wrong!

"Glazers out! (Glazers get lost)"

"Out! Out!"

"..."

Joel Glazer signaled security to disperse these bewitched fans, and the reporters seized this opportunity.

"Then how will the club use this 550 million euro transfer fee? Even after paying taxes, Manchester United will still receive a substantial sum; which position do you plan to strengthen with players?"