He wasn't stupid either. Getting involved in Alexandre Song's contract renewal out of nowhere meant that a single misstep could leave him alienated by both sides.
"You're the team captain. Although you have no right to participate in the negotiations, maintaining the stability of the locker room is your responsibility," Wenger said. "Besides, I can tell Alexandre Song respects you a lot. He'll listen to what you have to say."
"But I can't lie to him," Wang Shuo replied.
"I'll go talk to Gazidis. If our results are good this season, we'll give him a lucrative contract. At least double his current wages. The better our results, the higher the offer."
Wang Shuo thought for a moment. "Start the negotiations in the summer of 2012, and guarantee it gets done before 2013 arrives. You have to promise him this personally."
"Deal!" Wenger nodded.
