Five big money transfers gone wrong

# 3 – Juan Sebastian Veron

From Lazio to Manchester United for $37 Million (2001)

Veron was supposed to bring stability and creativity to the United midfield. Although, he was a class player, he had too much trouble adjusting to the pace of the Premier League. He was outplayed by thundering wingers and strong strikers which made him a major flop at Manchester United.

Fergie’s blunder.

After two years at Old Trafford, Veron moved to Chelsea in 2003 for $20 million dollars. There, he lived up to his tag of being a Premier League flop as he managed only 14 appearances.

Till date, he remains as the worst transfer flop in the history of Manchester United.