Manchester United's 10 Worst Premier League Signings

#7 Juan Sebastian Veron

If there was ever somebody that I didn’t want to include here, it’s Seba Veron.

Argentine playmaker Juan Sebastian Veron was a simply magnificent footballer to watch; his range of passing being truly exquisite, his vision second to none, his long-range shots legendary, his all-action aggression so graceful, and his flowing body shape exemplary. But for whatever reason, Veron just couldn’t hack it at Manchester United.

Nicknamed the Little Witch, Veron was viewed as one of the world’s greatest midfielders when he signed for Untied in a £28 million deal back in 2001. Having mesmerized during his time in Serie A with Sampdoria, Parma, and Lazio, Veron was seen as the perfect addition to an already brilliant United squad. For Seba though, it quickly became clear that the frenetic, intense pace of the Premier League was just simply too much for him and his particular style of play.

Veron did have some good games in a United shirt – largely in European ties – but his hefty price tag and far-too-frequent poor performances means he can’t be looked at as anything but an Old Trafford flop. Similarly, a £15 million move to Chelsea again reiterated that Veron just was not suited to Premier League football.

Upon returning to Italy with Inter Milan, Veron soon recemented his position as one of the world’s best, and he would eventually retire at boyhood club Estudiantes in 2014.

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