UEFA president Michel Platini was unimpressed with Real Madrid’s transfer campaign during the summer, adding that however, there is not much he can do against it.

The Frenchman told L’Equipe:

Ronaldo’s transfer stood out for me, but if Real have guarantees from the banks… On a personal note, I don’t understand how anyone can spend €90m on a player. I’m embarrassed.

But I remember the Maradona transfer from Barcelona to Napoli (in 1984). This would be the equivalent of €6.5m and I found that vulgar. I think there is something wrong there.

I don’t like that, and even less given the fact that today players sign contracts only to then go and break them. But, as I said, if clubs have the money, what can I do?’

On possible measures, such as a salary cap, he added:

We will do something. We are working on that. But it will take a little time. Perhaps two or three years. I want to establish rules.’