As transfer deadline day comes to a close, Sky Sports has managed to interview some of the movers and shakers of the football world.
One of the first players interviewed was Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who completed a move from Southampton to Tottenham Hotspur for a reported fee of £15 million. Speaking exclusively to Sky Sports, the Danish midfielder revealed his excitement about joining a club with such a rich history.
“I am really excited about joining Tottenham and playing in the Premier League again,” said Hojbjerg. “This is a club with a great history and some amazing players and I can’t wait to be a part of it.”
Another big signing that caught the attention of the football world was Chelsea’s acquisition of German international Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen. The Blues forked out a reported £72 million for the 21-year-old attacking midfielder, and he spoke to Sky Sports about his excitement at joining the London club.
“I am really looking forward to playing for Chelsea and working with the fantastic players and coaching staff here,” said Havertz. “It’s a great opportunity for me and I’m eager to get started and help the team achieve their goals.”
Elsewhere, Manchester United’s signing of left-back Alex Telles from Porto for a reported fee of £15.4 million caused a buzz among fans. Telles spoke to Sky Sports about his excitement at joining one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“Manchester United is a huge club with a great history and I’m honoured to be joining them,” said Telles. “I’ll be giving my all for the team and hopefully we can achieve great things together.”
Overall, it was an exciting transfer deadline day with plenty of movers and shakers making headlines across the football world. Sky Sports managed to gain exclusive interviews with some of the biggest signings of the day, giving fans an insight into the thoughts and feelings of their new idols. As the season progresses, it will be fascinating to see how these players perform in their new clubs and whether their moves were worth the hype.