Epl seems to be less affected compared to the other leagues, because of tv monies. Uk seemed to be fairly open throughout the pandemic so probably their economy fared better in comparison.
Technically it’s worse as he actually sold him on a free loan with option to buy, which meant if he flopped or got injured they could toss him back and if he did well then they get an 8 mill discount on what we paid, putting them in a risk free win-win for them and a lose-lose for us.
You’d think after watching Beppe for a number of years milk the loan with option to buy system he would’ve learnt something.