He provided what the coach asked for. Why do you on purpose ignore the fact that Conte tells him which players he wants and he tries to close those deals?!
I can see how that convo would unfold.
Marotta "hey antonio, who do ya want?"
Conta "A striker obviously."
Marotta "i'll get us van persie. i just bid
7 million! dollars for him whoohoo"
Conte "uhm ok"
2 hours later
Marotta "yo antonio buddy, this van persie thing ain't coming through, i'm pretty sure 7 million was enough but he probably wants to stay in england like the little pussy he is"
Conte "aww that sucks, what now? Can you get someone like Llorente or something?"
Marotta ":troll: yeah....next summer! but don't worry, while i was talking to arsenal about van persie I was able to trick them into giving me bendtner on a free loan! i just googled him and omg, he's so tall! you're gonna love him"
Conte "you fucking troll. what about defense?"
Marotta "oh about that. I got you Peluso! you know how you've been talking him up and all that?"
Conte "oh i guess that's good"
Marotta "and I only paid like 5 million for him so we're good"