Highlights
- Mesut Özil leaving Arsenal and Eden Hazard bidding farewell to Real Madrid are examples of players whose contracts were cut or expired, resulting in their departure from their respective clubs.
- Nicolas Pépé's move to Trabzonspor for a significantly lower fee of £3m from Arsenal highlights the humor in players signing for astronomical fees but leaving for a pittance.
- Several high-profile transfers, such as David Villa, Aymeric Laporte, Mauro Icardi, and Fred, have resulted in significant losses for the clubs involved, showcasing the risks and losses in the transfer market.