We cannot blame marotta here obviously.
Real board are retards, but not quite as retarded to just sell a player with considerable market value, before the mercato even started, knowing there is allways another oilteam around the block to offer more.
We went in fast and aggressive, but obviously real doesnt immediatly sign. If city comes and offers double the wages and 5 mil more to the club well...
... what can marotta do about it ?