5 Most Shocking Football Transfers

Transfers are a part and parcel of the football fraternity all over the world. However, there are certain transfers that shocked the world

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After winning his first Ballon d'Or in 2008, CR7 joined Los Blancos for the then-highest transfer fee of €94 million.

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Ajax legend Johan Cruyff, with 18 trophies, joined Feyenoord after Ajax didn't renew his contract in 1983, winning a double before retiring.

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PSG, stunned the football world when they smashed the all-time transfer record in 2017 when they roped in Neymar for 222M from Barcelona

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Defying the laws of Clasico Royalties, Luis Figo changes colours in a shocking transfer from Barcelona to Real Madrid

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The world stared in disbelief when a teary eyed Messi bid farewell to Barcelona in 2021 as the prodigal son turn his way to PSG in Ligue1

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No matter the jersey he wore, Lionel Messi continued to amaze fans with his stellar performance even in Paris alongside Kylian Bappe

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Transfers are a part and parcel of the football fraternity all over the world. However, there are certain transfers that shocked the world

Transfers are a part and parcel of the football fraternity all over the world. However, there are certain transfers that shocked the world

After winning his first Ballon d'Or in 2008, CR7 joined Los Blancos for the then-highest transfer fee of €94 million.

After winning his first Ballon d'Or in 2008, CR7 joined Los Blancos for the then-highest transfer fee of €94 million.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United to Real Madrid)

Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United to Real Madrid)

Ajax legend Johan Cruyff, with 18 trophies, joined Feyenoord after Ajax didn't renew his contract in 1983, winning a double before retiring.

Ajax legend Johan Cruyff, with 18 trophies, joined Feyenoord after Ajax didn't renew his contract in 1983, winning a double before retiring.

Johan Cryuff (Ajax to Feyenoord)

Johan Cryuff (Ajax to Feyenoord)

PSG, stunned the football world when they smashed the all-time transfer record in 2017 when they roped in Neymar for 222M from Barcelona

PSG, stunned the football world when they smashed the all-time transfer record in 2017 when they roped in Neymar for 222M from Barcelona

Neymar (Barcelona to PSG)

Neymar (Barcelona to PSG)

Defying the laws of Clasico Royalties, Luis Figo changes colours in a shocking transfer from Barcelona to Real Madrid

Defying the laws of Clasico Royalties, Luis Figo changes colours in a shocking transfer from Barcelona to Real Madrid

Luis Figo (Barcelona to Real Madrid)

Luis Figo (Barcelona to Real Madrid)

The world stared in disbelief when a teary eyed Messi bid farewell to Barcelona in 2021 as the prodigal son turn his way to PSG in Ligue1

The world stared in disbelief when a teary eyed Messi bid farewell to Barcelona in 2021 as the prodigal son turn his way to PSG in Ligue1

Lionel Messi (Barcelona to PSG)

Lionel Messi (Barcelona to PSG)

No matter the jersey he wore, Lionel Messi continued to amaze fans with his stellar performance even in Paris alongside Kylian Bappe

No matter the jersey he wore, Lionel Messi continued to amaze fans with his stellar performance even in Paris alongside Kylian Bappe