Former AC Milan and Juventus coach Fabio Capello discussed the idea of extending the upcoming summer transfer window to the end of the year in an interview in today’s paper edition of the Milano based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport.
“We are talking about athletes of the highest level. What would be the problems if you played with the market still open? I don’t see any.”
He was convinced that the longer transfer market would only be a positive thing.
“Let’s not joke, they are real professionals, it seems absurd to me to think that some of them could be distracted by the rumors of the market. I’m absolutely in favour of a market to close at the end of December.”
Finally, Capello discussed the ongoing Coronavirus situation and how it should be handled.
“After all that has happened and is happening, because of such a serious problem that is affecting so many people, I think it is right to prioritise the interests of society, of football in our case. Therefore, if there was a real possibility to do things calmly, without any rush, it would be correct, at least, to take it into consideration and deepen the discussions.”
FIFA are considering the idea that the upcoming summer transfer market could be extended from a September closure to a closure at the end of the year, on the 31st December. The reason is because of the ongoing Coronavirus emergency and its effect on football.
Most of the leagues around Europe have been postponed, posing serious economic risk to many clubs across the continent. An extended transfer window would give some clubs the chance to recover their financial stability before looking to purchase players and strengthen their squad.
