https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/09/19/chelseas-feel-good-summer-owes-much-director-marina-granovskaias/
Keeping a level head is one of Granovskaia’s biggest assets, according to those who have dealt with her regularly. Congratulatory messages are often said to be met with a note of caution, while bad news is viewed as part of the job.
Real and Bayern Munich can testify to the fact that it is also pointless trying to panic Granovskaia. The Spaniards had hoped to land a relative bargain in Hazard, but quickly agreed to a deal worth up to £130million for a player entering the final 12 months of his contract.
Similarly, Bayern had believed Chelsea would be forced to sell Hudson-Odoi in January, when the teenager handed in a transfer request, but Granovskaia called the German club’s bluff and has now, seven months later, secured the winger’s long-term future.
