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Worst Transfers in Manchester United History

By Clancy Hughes

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Memphis Depay of Manchester United is watched by Rick Karsdorp of Feyenoord during the UEFA Europa League Group A match between Manchester United FC and Feyenoord at Old Trafford on November 24, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Memphis Depay of Manchester United is watched by Rick Karsdorp of Feyenoord during the UEFA Europa League Group A match between Manchester United FC and Feyenoord at Old Trafford on November 24, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) /
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Number 3. Angel di Maria

At the time of the transfer, Manchester United broke the record for the highest fee by a British club. In late August of 2014, United signed Di Maria for £59.7 million from Real Madrid, a record which they would then break a few summers later.

After starting off his season strong, and even winning the club’s Player of the Month and Goal of the Month awards for September, Di Maria quickly fell off after a hamstring injury in October. He made a return in January, and wasn’t able to pick up his old form.

Jun 6, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Argentina midfielder Angel Di Maria (7) after a goal against Chile during the second half during the group play stage of the 2016 Copa America Centenario at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 6, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Argentina midfielder Angel Di Maria (7) after a goal against Chile during the second half during the group play stage of the 2016 Copa America Centenario at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

After finishing his season with disappointing form, Di Maria was said to be the worst signings of the season by the media. After Di Maria didn’t board the plane to Manchester United’s preseason tour in America, it was said he had a medical in Paris. Four days later he was transferred to Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of £44 million.

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