The 30 Worst Premier League transfers ever made

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With a month until the summer transfer window opens, here are 30 of the worst Premier League transfers ever made.

The Premier League showcases some of the world’s best soccer talent, but each year there are also some hugely disappointing players. The summer transfer window opens in July and while some big names may join the Premier League, there are certain to be some flops too.

With this in mind, we’ve put together a list of the 30 worst transfers ever made in the history of the league. It includes bizarre buys, struggling stars and some very forgettable names. Let us know what you think of the list and if there’s any other players you think should’ve made the cut.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 30: Eric Djemba-Djemba of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on November 30, 2004 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images) /

30. Eric Djemba-Djemba

Perhaps the most relatable name in this list is former Manchester United player Eric Djemba-Djemba. The player from Cameroon secured a dream move to United in 2003 after an impressive spell with French club Nantes.

Sir Alex Ferguson believed Djemba-Djemba had the potential to be the next Roy Keane but the decorated manager couldn’t have been more wrong. In 18 months with the Red Devils, the Cameroonian managed only 20 appearances as he struggled to get to grips with the speed of the Premier League.

This is where his journeyman career truly began, as he was offloaded to Aston Villa in 2005. Since then, Djemba-Djemba has played for 10 different clubs — some of which he only made a handful of appearances for. He’s played in India, Serbia, Qatar and more but it’s unlikely that he’ll ever be remembered for anything else than his failed period with Manchester United.

Djemba-Djemba is currently plying his trade in Switzerland’s fifth tier with FC Vallorbe-Ballaigues.

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