In defense of Marotta.
We are now the champions.
We are in a strong negotiating position.
In a position we havent been in a while.
We can now strike such deals, in better terms for us. In better terms than ever before.
We might not be champions next year, so we might have to pay even more for the same.
Therefore its natural that Marotta is taking the maximum of our current status.
Esp considering that until the Euro is concluded, no major transfers will take place, so now, is the most appropriate moment to wrap up such deals.
Even our board may understand this unique opportunity and approve an extra budget allocation, for such long term opportunity targets.
In short, we benefit from our Champion+financial status to secure ownership of the most promising players of the currently available crop.