Building a Galactic Battleship, Starting with a Bankrupt Championship Club

The White Rose will bloom again atop Europe, like a bird that once conquered the skies, never meant to stay earthbound for long. In 2004, the curtain was slowly rising on the era of big-money football. The 37-year-old Abramovich stood at Stamford Bridge, waving a checkbook. The 57-year-old Florentino was at the helm of the Galacticos, and his Zidane-and-Pavon policy was in full swing. That same year, Leeds United, burdened with 100 million euros in debt, were relegated in disgrace. Just as everyone thought this young guard would sink without a trace, 27-year-old Sean Lee became the new owner of the White Rose. From bankruptcy to a club that sells its stars for a fortune; from a young guard to a British powerhouse; from the depths of despair to the summit of Europe. Over ten years, Sean Lee led generations of British football stars bearing the Leeds name, along with one world-class superstar after another. Pointing to a cabinet full of Big Ears trophies, he declared to the world: “This is the right way to build a Galacticos.” Fan group: 813431219. Anyone with fan points can join. Include a screenshot. (A football novel about a club owner, with no Chinese national team elements.) Former title: Florentino, I'll Teach You How to Build a Galacticos