Off Topic The most controversial transfers of all time !!!

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Mo Johnston, Nantes to Rangers, 1989
Rangers manager Graeme Souness broke with over 100 years of tradition and sectarian division when he signed the Catholic striker. Both Old Firm clubs' fans were furious, and Rangers' kitman made Johnston put out his own kit for matches. Johnston won over the Ibrox support, h
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John Obi Mikel, Lyn Oslo to Chelsea, 2006
Did Chelsea kidnap Mikel? That is what Nigerian media alleged when the young midfielder disappeared for nine days. When he surfaced, he had agreed a deal to join Chelsea. Problem was, Manchester United had announced the year before that Mikel was joining them. Eventually, Chelsea were forced to pay United £12m and Lyn £4m for the Nigerian.

William Gallas, Chelsea to Arsenal, 2006Few players take on Jose Mourinho and succeed, but when Gallas's transfer request with the aim of joining Arsenal fell on deaf ears at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea released a statement claiming that the Frenchman threatened to score own goals unless he got his own way. Gallas denied issuing the ultimatum, describing Chelsea as 'very very petty' and that Roman Abramovich's regime 'lacks class'
Johan Cruyff, Ajax to Feyenoord, 1983Only one of the best footballers in the world could get away with heading to his club's fiercest rivals out of spite at not being offered a new contract, provoking fan unrest and protests in the process. Not only that, but he led Feyenoord to the league and cup in his one season in Rotterdam. But get away with it he did, soon to take up a coaching role back at Ajax.

Xisco, Deportivo La Coruna to Newcastle, 2008The transfer that led to Kevin Keegan's downfall at St James' Park, but which also, along with the arrival of Ignacio Gonzalez at the club, resulted in his winning £2m in damages for constructive dismissal. Both players were signed without Keegan's approval - Gonzalez had only been watched by the club on a grainy video. Keegan said he was 'asked to sanction the signing of a player in order to "do a favour" for two South American agents.

Luke McCormick, to Plymouth Argyle, 2013While a Plymouth player the first time around, the goalkeeper killed two children after crashing his Range Rover into a car on the M6 motorway while driving at 97mph with twice the legal limit of alcohol in his blood. He was imprisoned for seven years and four months in 2008, but was released in 2012 and had stints at Truro and Oxford United. His return to Plymouth caused outcry in 2013, as was the club's move to make him club captain in 2014

Roberto Baggio, Fiorentina to Juventus, 1990 When the 'Divine Ponytail' was sold in 1990, the ensuing riots in Florence left scores of protesters injured in the streets. That there was an £8m world record fee attached gave no succour to Viola fans. Baggio refused to take a penalty when Juventus next faced Fiorentina and kissed a purple scarf. He also claimed he was forced to accept the move to Turin.
Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano to West Ham, 2006The Argentines' move to England hit the headlines, first, because they seemed far too good for relegation-threatened West Ham, and second, because of their illegal third-party ownership. #Tevez's goals resulted in Sheffield United's relegation, West Ham were fined £5m and agreed to pay the Blades £18m compensation, but crucially remained in the top flight. Sheffield United fell all the way to League One.

IS RAHEEM STERLING GPOING TO BE ONE OF THEM???.

 

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