A year ago Matz Sels was on the verge of a low-key move to Nottingham Forest.
The 2024 January transfer window was overshadowed by the threat of Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), meaning spending and excitement plummeted.
There were only 17 permanent deals done by Premier League clubs.
Yet Selz's move still did not make BBC Sport's round-up of the 'most interesting' transfers of an underwhelming window.
He just looked like yet another player joining a club that seemed to be in a constant cycle of chaos.
One season at Newcastle United nine years ago was his only previous experience in England but Forest spent £5m to make Belgium goalkeeper their third No.