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2. Arjen Robben – Chelsea to Real Madrid
Arjen Robben
When Chelsea accepted Real Madrid’s £24m offer for Arjen Robben, many though they had a good deal on their hands. Because, although Robben was fast developing into one of the best wingers at the time, he was still a little too injury prone and Chelsea decided to let him leave Stamford Bridge after a three-year spell with the club.
But, unfortunately for Cheslea, even with the injuries, Robben has gone on to make quite a name for himself. He has won loads of trophies at both Spain and Germany and even now, continues to be a tricky customer for any fullback to handle. Over the past few years, Chelsea have been crying out loud for a tricky winger and how they could have done with Robben amidst their ranks.
1. Thiago Silva – AC Milan to Paris Saint-Germain
Thiago Silva
Given AC Milan’s financial state, an offer of €42m from PSG for Brazilian center back Thiago Silva, which would have made him the second-most expensive defender, was probably too hard to resist.
The move was all more surprising given the fact that Ibrahimovic also moved out in the same window and since their departure the club haven’t been the same.
The loss of the instrumental center back has meant that the Milan defense isn’t nearly as solid as it once was and are now paying the price for letting him go. Although they got a lot of money for him, the Brazilian was arguably the best in the world at that time and if he was still with the club, they wouldn’t be languishing in the bottom half of the table.
Irrespective of the offer or their predicament, AC Milan shouldn’t have budged as they don’t come much better than Thiago Silva, when it comes to center backs and no amount of money would have been enough for a suitable replacement.
