The current Zhou Buqi is the general trend. Not only the Manchester United club, but the entire international situation is leaning towards him.

In an economic crisis, whoever has the money is the master.

In the U.S. market, Zhou Buqi used two private equity funds to help Laomei attract more than 20 billion U.S. dollars of investment from Middle Eastern tycoons. In the U.S.'s big plan for Middle East consortiums, the funds brought in by Zhou Buqi can be arranged.

Entering the top 5. And he is the only foreigner in the top 10.

It's similar here in the UK.

If Ziweixing wants to expand its international business, it must invest in the UK. Now Ninetowns and Changyou are also investing in the game industry in the UK. Ziweixing itself has opened a branch in London and has also found an e-commerce platform for financing.

Zhou Buqi even helped the Liberal Democratic Party solve its financial crisis and funded the purchase of their headquarters building.

These people at the negotiating table are only on the surface.

During this period, Zhou Buqi had many people to help him communicate with Mr. Glazer through his connections at Pluto Capital. Every communication was a favor and a pressure.

The tide under the table is the most turbulent.

Even if the Glazer family can cope with Manchester United's current debt crisis through a series of financial means, they are meaningless. Under the overall situation, they can only sell Manchester United.

Even San Dezi rebelled!

Santoku had previously confided in Zhou Buqi, saying that the Glazer family's price assessment for Manchester United was between £1.25 billion and £1.28 billion.

This was the plan discussed within the Glazer family when the Thai-Chinese consortium offered 1 billion pounds to acquire Manchester United two months ago.

It's only been two months now, so prices won't change much.

The Club World Cup is about to begin. With Manchester United's strength, they can easily win the championship. Maybe the Glazer family doesn't want to give up this honor.

In order to make a quick decision and put the honor of the Club World Cup championship into his own pocket, Zhou Buqi even thought about it and was willing to further increase the offer to 1.3 billion pounds, which was acceptable.

But during the negotiation, it went extremely smoothly.

After several confrontations, Malcolm Glazer took the initiative and said: "Our base price is 1.26 billion pounds."

Zhou Buqi was very happy when he heard this. He looked at the investment consultant from Goldman Sachs and after receiving the other's approval, he decisively made a decision and said loudly: "No problem, 1.26 billion pounds, that's it!"

The agreement was finally reached.

Zhou Buqi will invest 560 million pounds and assume all of Manchester United's 700 million pounds of debt, buying the Manchester United club for a total of 1.26 billion pounds!

Based on current exchange rates, the total value is as high as $1.45 billion.

On the negotiation table, under the witness of many parties, an agreement was initialed.

The next step is for a multi-party professional team to further develop a more complete contract, which will be officially signed three days later.

All parties are happy.

Everyone, including the Glazer family, breathed a long sigh of relief that it was finally over.

At 3:30 p.m., this round of Premier League focus battle will kick off at Old Trafford.

A grand cocktail party was held at noon to celebrate together.

Dad didn't understand English very well, and Zhu Jun's English was also very average, so he was a bit isolated. Zhou Buqi almost had to bear all the honors and praises alone.

Zhou Buqi didn't care about this. He drank several rounds of wine with a group of people and found Zhu Jun. "After a month of hard work, I finally got it done."

Zhu Jun raised his wine glass and clinked it with him, "Congratulations!"

Zhou Buqi smiled and said, "Same joy."

Zhu Jun said: "It's just too expensive."

Zhou Buqi joked: "The only disadvantage of good things is that they are expensive."

Zhu Jun said excitedly: "I'm going to watch a Manchester United game as a host soon. I'm excited just thinking about it."

"Calm down, don't let the British underestimate us."

"No, we can't be worse than Abramovich? The relationship between Britain and Russia is so bad, but Abramovich also received a warm welcome at Stamford Bridge."

"Yes." Zhou Buqi nodded, "By the way, you have invested US$100 million. What plan do you want for the allocation of equity? Separate debt from equity?"

The acquisition of Manchester United was in the form of cash plus debt, which was US$645 million in cash, plus US$805 million in debt, for a total of US$1.45 billion.

It had been agreed long ago that Zhu Jun would invest US$100 million.

There are two allocation plans here.

If debt and equity are not separated, the total value of Manchester United is equivalent to US$645 million. Zhu Jun invests US$100 million, which can account for 15.5% of the shares. However, he must also bear the US$805 million debt at a ratio of 15.5%, which requires

Assume $125 million in debt.

If the debt and equity are divested, the total value of Manchester United is equivalent to US$1.45 billion. Then Zhu Jun’s investment of US$100 million will only account for 6.9% of the shares. The US$805 million debt will all be borne by Zhou Buqi personally, along with Zhu Jun

Doesn't matter.

Zhu Jun had thought about this problem for a long time and waved his hands repeatedly, "The US$100 million is my limit. Don't let me bear the debt. Well, Manchester United cannot bear the debt. Nowadays, Red Devils fans, when it comes to debt,

I feel flustered."

Zhou Buqi also meant the same thing and agreed: "Yes, with new people and a new atmosphere, Manchester United must be able to travel lightly. All liabilities will be settled through this acquisition."

Zhu Jun glanced at him and said, "How are you doing there? Is the debt of 700 million pounds a big pressure? If the pressure is too much, it's okay to let Manchester United bear part of it."

Zhou Buqi said easily, "No need!"

Zhu Jun said: "Don't be careless. I remember that among these debts, there is a one-year usury loan of 270 million pounds, with an annual interest rate as high as 16.5%. Other loans are easy to say, so it is best to repay this money as soon as possible."

For poor people, debt is stress.

It's different for the rich. Unless it's a loan shark, the more loans you take, the richer you will be.

For example, Manchester United's debt of 700 million pounds, except for a loan sharking of 270 million pounds, the interest on the remaining 430 million pounds of loans is between 5% and 8%.

There is no need to rush to pay it back, just follow the contract.

If you repay this large sum of 430 million pounds, it will only reduce the interest loss by 5%-8%. If you invest and invest in your own Pluto Capital, you can guarantee a return of 20% every year, and you can earn

to more.

Zhou Buqi smiled and said: "No problem, I have prepared a total of 1.2 billion US dollars in cash, which is more than enough."

Zhu Jun took a deep breath and gave him a complicated look, "Hide it deeply."

Zhou Buqi saw Megan Fox wearing flaming red lips, wearing a low-cut red sequined evening dress, shaking a glass of red wine as red as blood in her hand, walking over enchantingly, and hurriedly said: "Then

Okay, I will bear all the debt of 700 million pounds."

Zhu Jun laughed and lowered his voice, "This Hollywood star seems to have convinced you."

Zhou Buqi snorted, "She thinks beautifully."

Zhu Jun walked away appropriately, and Megan Fox came over with a charming look, her eyes shining like sapphires, "Zhou, your demeanor at the negotiating table is so charming."

Zhou Buqi raised his glass and kept a proper distance, "Thank you."

Megan Fox bit her red lips and took a step forward, "You are the richest rich friend I know."

Zhou Buqi looked at money as dirt, "Money is something outside the body,"

Megan Fox pursed her lips and smiled: "A rich man is full of charm. I want to date you, is that okay?"

"I'm very busy, I'm afraid I don't have time."

Zhou Buqi shrugged his shoulders and declined her politely.

Megan Fox looked a little coquettish, "Zhou, you are perfunctory with me."

"No, I'm really, really busy."

"What now?"

"Huh?" Zhou Buqi raised his eyebrows, "Now?"

Megan Fox said meaningfully: "It is now 12:45, and there are still nearly three hours before the start of the game."

Zhou Buqi half-smiled, "So, Miss Transformers, what do you mean?"

"I like this title." Megan Fox giggled for a while and winked, "Looking for a place, let's do something interesting? I'm a little crazy now, I feel like there are thousands of ants in my body

.”

Zhou Buqi still wanted to refuse, "That's really a pity."

Megan Fox had no choice but to take another step closer and whisper, "Zhou, don't you want to play with me?"

As soon as he said this, Zhou Buqi's heart seemed to be crawling with tens of thousands of ants, making him itchy to death. This Megan is really a fairy! A purebred Western fairy!

However, since this is the point of the conversation, it would be ungentlemanly to refuse again and again.

She had just done herself a favor and appeared at the negotiation table as a representative of American fans. She turned her back and refused to recognize the person. She was not willing to help the other party even if they asked for a small favor. It was too unloyal.

"Then let's have some fun." Zhou Buqi sighed, feeling helpless, "Follow me."

Those present were all elites from all walks of life, the smartest people.

Anyone who is not blind can figure out what this female star means. There is no need to avoid it, so we can only bite the bullet. Megan Fox didn't care anymore and took his arm affectionately.

Ning Yaxian came over first and whispered: "Go to the reception room No. 3. My bag is there. There are condoms and wet wipes in it."
To be continued...