10. Robinho, Manchester City, 43 Million Euros
The so called ‘next Pele’ seemed to be one of the greatest prospects ten years ago. It was Manchester City’s first big transfer. Also the biggest Manchester City’s flop. Despite a good first season with the club in which he scored 14 goals in the league, the second season was a huge let down. He was loaned in January at Santos and then sold to AC Milan.
9. Andriy Shevchenko , Chelsea , 44 Million Euros
There is no doubt that Shevchenko was one of the best centre forwards in football history. However his move to Chelsea did not work out so well. After two seasons of scoring just nine Premier League goals, he was loaned back to AC Milan and then back to Dynamo Kiev.
8. Christian Benteke , Liverpool , 46.5 Million Euros
Back in 2015 Benteke was a top target for teams who wanted a scorer. He had 43 goals in three seasons with Aston Villa in Premier League. However , he could not keep up his form in Liverpool too. After a season in which he scored just nine goals and after the arrival of Jurgen Klopp he couldn’t keep his place anymore. He was sold to Crystal Palace.
7. Andy Carroll , Liverpool, 41 Million Euros
After scoring 11 goals in a half season with Newcastle United, it was time for Andy Carroll for his big move to Liverpool. It was a transfer bigger than the Luis Suarez. It was another January transfer that didn’t work though. After two seasons of injuries and just 6 Premier League goals, he was loaned to West Ham and then sold too.
6. Fernando Torres, Chelsea, 58.5 Million Euros
Undoubtetly, one of the most famous flops. However, he managed to win the Uefa Champions League and the Europa League with Chelsea. Fernando Torres didn’t enjoy much individual success and he definetely wasn’t worthy of his price tag. After three and a half seasons, he scored 20 Premier League goals and 10 Champions League goals and he earned a loan to AC Milan. Another January flop.
5. Juan Sebastian Veron, Manchester United, 42.6 Million Euros
Back to 2001, Veron was one of the most promising midfielders as he was a part of the Lazio Serie A winners in 2000. It was supposed that Man United had struck gold. However, they struck cheap metal instead. Despite his talent, Veron didn’t adapt well in England and also some injuries set him back further. After two seasons, he was transfered to Chelsea and then loaned to Inter Milan.
4. Kaka, Real Madrid, 67 Million Euros
Kaka was definetely one of the best players in the world ten years ago. So the time came and his transfer to Real Madrid happened the same year with Cristiano Ronaldo’s record transfer too. Unfortunately in Spain, he wasn’t the same player anymore. After four seasons of underperforming and injuries, he was transfered back to AC Milan. Such a shame that a player like Kaka didn’t have a full of success career.
3. James Rodriguez, Real Madrid, 75 Million Euros
James Rodriguez, 2014 World Cup top scorer. It was inevitable that he would end up to Real Madrid in a big money transfer. Also, it was inevitable that he would leave the club on loan three seasons later. He may had enjoyed some decent playtime with Carlo Ancelotti but after Zinedine Zidane’s arrival, he fell down the pecking order. It seems that Real Madrid can’t possess many star players in the starting XI.
2. Angel Di Maria, Machester United, 75 Million Euros
What a flop that he was! In 2014, he was the ‘big transfer’ along with James Rodriguez. I don’t know though why people excpected so much from him. To be honest as an individual, he didn’t have such a bad season but definetely not worthy of his price. After just one season, he was transfered to Paris Saint Germain. Man United sure knows to sign expensive flops.
- Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona, 115 Million Euros
To tell you the truth, when I hear about 115 Million Euros, I excpect to see something extraordinary. Ousmane Dembele doesn’t fall in that category. I know that he is still young and maybe he could improve in the future but right now he isn’t adapting well. If the rumours about his exit are true then he will be the top costliest flop in football history.
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