Carlos Aalbers has managed to keep up with the demanding job of technical director by exercising discipline in his diet and regularly engaging in sport. He resides just a quarter of an hour from the stadium and often eats at home to conserve his sleep. This has enabled him to complete the 'monster task' of the transfer period. Aalbers had previously anticipated the outgoing transfers of players such as Kodai Sano, Basar Önal, and Sami Ouaissa. However, the transfer of Sano to PSV proved complex and caused some unrest within the club. Aalbers also kept a close eye on the arrival of Dusan Tadic, a key transfer of the summer. He notes that transfers have become increasingly complex, with players now often having multiple agents. He expects the upcoming international break to be a good opportunity to take a step back.