For every great signing, there seems to be at least one disappointing one It’s impossible to get every deal right – just ask Fergie who signed some absolute stinkers during his glorious Manchester United reign – but some deserve a ribbing more than others. So, here are the top five flops after lengthy discussions in FFC HQ, so have a look and vote below…
Mario Balotelli
Hailed as the successor to Luis Suarez at Liverpool, Balotelli has been a disaster in the red shirt, notching just four goals in all competitions – only one of which came in the Premier League (albeit it was the winner in a 3-2 home clash with Spurs). At £16m a greater return was expected from the Italian, who is surely now at the end of the road in terms of big clubs…
Eliaquim Mangala
Signed as one of the world’s most highly-rated defenders for a massive £31.8m, The Frenchman was expected to add some presence and solidity to Manchester City’s backline. However, the former Porto ace has been a one-man error machine, with his wayward positioning and nervousness having made him a complete flop.
Angel di Maria
The most expensive footballer ever signed by a British club could not get a game ahead of Ashley Young during the latter months of the season… let that sink in. Di Maria was Man of the Match in the Champions League Final and played in the World Cup Final just months before joining Manchester United, but he appeared to struggle to truly settle, perhaps because he never actually wanted to be at Old Trafford… just a thought!
Brown Ideye
West Brom’s club record signing is barely known outside of the The Hawthorns. If you blinked at any stage of the season there’s a good chance you missed the Nigerian’s handful of goals, with the man signed from Dynamo Kiev having been quiet to say the least.
Remy Cabella
Courted by some of Europe’s biggest sides, it was a bit of a shock when Newcastle won the race for Cabella last summer. But, it quickly became evident as to why the larger sides had avoided the playmaker, whose slight frame and hot and cold playing style frustrated through the season.
Vote for your Premier League Flop of the Season below…
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