Few but good. In fact, very few. Just three double-digit purchases above 10 million. The latest in chronological order Tommaso Baldanzi. For 10 million plus 5 million in bonuses at Empoli, Roma have guaranteed themselves a talent with an assured future. A nice greeting from general manager Tiago Pinto before leaving the club. Bologna, on the other hand, went to get the potential crack in Argentina for 10.5 million between clause and related charges: Santiago Castro. At home they are certain, the 2004 class is the striker of the future. He is 19 years old, one younger than Baldanzi, and was chased for almost an entire transfer window. Not a quick deal but for Bologna it was worth it. For Cyril Ngonge, Napoli took less: with 20 million, the offensive winger was purchased in a few days, which Verona took from Groningen for 1.5 million last January and resold for a record sum a year later. The figure may seem exaggerated, however in the 12 months spent in Italy the Belgian has shown himself as one of the best in terms of flexibility – he can play as an attacking midfielder or winger -, ability to find the last pass as well as having a fair number of goals in the feet.
Revolution Hellas
Speaking of Verona: Hellas carried out the January revolution due to corporate necessity: more than 10 transfers, as many arrivals. In practice Marco Baroni will have to starting almost from scratch and being able to integrate the many players who have arrived in a short time from every corner of Europe. There are those who spent, those who changed, those who sold well. Indeed, very well as in the case of Genoa. The transfer of Drăguşin al Tottenham per 30 million it’s a masterpiece. Because in the market those who buy are good but also – and above all – those who sell well.
