In an exclusive interview with Tuttosport, Tonali's agent, Giuseppe Riso, stated that Tonali's record-breaking transfer fee was earned through his own performances on the pitch. He also discussed contract extensions and transfers involving Cristante, G. Mancini, Scamacca, and Frattesi, among others.

GR Sports completed 39 transfers and contract extensions this summer, including deals involving two coaches, Ivan Jurić and Grosso. Giuseppe Riso reflected on a busy summer transfer window for his agency and also discussed the current state of Italian football. He represents Tonali, Cristante, G. Mancini, Scamacca, and Frattesi, among others.

Loans, mandatory purchase clauses, future sell-on percentages: Is this financial creativity, or tight budgets?

"Nowadays, to complete transfers, flexibility in thinking and thorough preparation are essential, but strong imagination is also required. To achieve sustainable balance across the entire football system, clubs have set limits for themselves. To respect these limits, sometimes you have to take a longer, more complicated route. I would call this good financial creativity, aimed at rebalancing the system over the medium to long term, rather than expecting everything to be sorted overnight."

If you were to rate the top seven teams from last season, which ones have strengthened and which could have done more?

"If I really gave ratings, everyone would come asking why they got a 6 instead of a 7... I'd probably lose half the contacts in my phone book. Some teams made very important signings, and some could have done more. However, the transfer market should always be judged after the season ends. In January, someone who looks like a genius today might become a problem; someone who looks like a problem today might become a genius."

Tonali at Tottenham Hotspur: How do you feel about facilitating a record-breaking transfer for an Italian player?

"Behind a deal like that lies years of hard work. I'm not the one breaking records: Tonali's performances on the pitch deserved this honor. At most, I just made a few more phone calls. Tottenham Hotspur had a very clear position on Tonali. When a club explains that a player is their top target, everything becomes easier."

You said Cristante is destined to become a legendary figure in Roma's history. How will he achieve this?

"It's not about destiny, but the current situation: Bryan is already part of Roma's history. More broadly, he is a player who, both on and off the pitch, can make history for whichever club he plays for, all thanks to his character."

What did G. Mancini tell you when he decided to stay and renew his contract with Roma?

"He told me something very simple: 'Giuseppe, I want to stay here.' I replied: 'Are you sure? If you're crazy, at least tell me first!' Gianluca made his decision based on his feelings. That's not easy, especially when faced with a lucrative contract offer. He valued his feelings more than how much money he could earn."

Frattesi and Pinamonti are both playing for Lazio: Can you talk about their situations?

"For both of them, this is an important moment. Frattesi needs to be a core player for his team and regain a feeling he may have recently lost. He made a brave choice: to give up the security of fighting for trophies and get back on the football pitch, which is now what matters most to him. Pinamonti's situation is similar; he wants a challenging environment where he can play a central role. Their need is equally clear: the desire to be valued and feel important."

Scamacca's transfer to the Premier League for an estimated £40 million (€46 million): Is this a good deal for Atalanta, or further proof that the Premier League is poaching Serie A's best young talent?

"Undoubtedly, this is a good deal for Atalanta. But if young players like this can reach such a price, it also means we in Italy still have talent, and we know how to develop it. It doesn't matter if they stay in Serie A or not—and many will end up in the Premier League. I often call the Premier League the NBA of football. The Premier League undoubtedly can play a decisive role in their development, because it's very challenging and can help them return to the national team stronger. The real challenge for Serie A is how to create a good growth environment for these players so they can develop here before eventually having to be sold."

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