10 Most Shocking Hijacked Transfer Deals In Football History
8. Willian To Tottenham
Chelsea winger Willian is again one of the hottest names in the mills nowadays, with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United all being credited with an interest in the speedster this summer.
The Brazil international has since voiced a desire to remain at Chelsea but that wouldn't have been the case if Antonio Conte remained in charge as the pair fell out during the latter stages of last season.
Having landed on British soil to sign for Tottenham Hotspur in 2013, Willian went through all the necessaries, even completing a medical with the side, according to the BBC. Chelsea, though, managed to agree a £30m deal with Anzhi Makhachkala and the player signed for The Blues three days later.
The attacker became a fan favourite before even kicking a ball for Chelsea as his snubbing of Spurs was nearly enough to earn him legendary status among the supporters, who've made him one of the best chants you'll ever hear at Stamford Bridge.
"He hates Tottenham," is the really catchy part.