[On whether the last window was one of the "craziest" he's ever experienced]
Maybe towards the end it was the most exciting one I experienced, but not crazy at all. It was a more careful transfer window, yes. There weren’t that many deals. But the ones that were completed were better planned and more professional. This has been reflected in the fact that the players with top advisors have got their transfers over the line, while the players who seek advice from their mum or other family members often have not.
[On the quality of players on the move]
The clubs weren’t looking for middle-class players, they just wanted the best. It was the summer of top transfers like Grealish or Ronaldo. Quality over quantity. Of course, the market was different in each country. The Premier League had some money, Italy and Germany didn’t. The clubs had to take a lot into account and be very careful because of their difficult financial situation. And I think they did very well. The big deals are far tougher! They have to be prepared so well and every single step has to be done correctly, with caution. And it is important not to waste the time of the most important men in the industry. Unfortunately, I can’t go into any further detail about such transfers…