The weirdest failed transfers ever.
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With David de Gea‘s move from Manchester United to Real Madrid falling apart in spectacular fashion, here’s a look at five other bizarre failed deals of recent history…
1) Robert Lewandowski
Missing his flight due to stormy weather, Robert Lewandowski was close to joining Blackburn Rovers from Lech Poznan in 2010, though he probably won’t have too many regrets as he ended up at Borussia Dortmund and later Bayern Munich.
2) Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Famously offered a trial by Arsenal as a youngster, Zlatan Ibrahimovic felt he was too good to ‘audition’ for the Gunners, and the move fell through.
3) Neymar
Close to joining Manchester City in 2011, Neymar supposedly decided against the move to the Premier League due to concerns about playing on muddy pitches, and that he’d need special boots for the English weather.
4) Roy Keane
Another big name who nearly joined Blackburn, Roy Keane’s move was eventually hijacked by Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson, who won the midfielder over with a game of snooker at his house.
5) Matt Le Tissier
Now famous as a one-club man, Matt Le Tissier strongly considered an offer from Tottenham back in 1989, but his fiance didn’t want him to move to London.