{"id":4464,"date":"2025-05-27T16:59:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T13:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/?p=4464"},"modified":"2025-05-27T16:59:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T13:59:31","slug":"biggest-transfer-flops-of-the-2024-25-season-players-who-failed-to-deliver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/biggest-transfer-flops-of-the-2024-25-season-players-who-failed-to-deliver\/","title":{"rendered":"Biggest Transfer Flops of the 2024\/25 Season: Players Who Failed to Deliver"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;The <strong>2024\/25 season<\/strong> saw clubs across Europe spend <strong>millions on new signings<\/strong>, hoping to strengthen their squads. However, not every transfer lived up to expectations. Some players struggled with <strong>form, injuries, or tactical fit<\/strong>, making them <strong>major disappointments<\/strong>. Here are the <strong>biggest flops of the season<\/strong> and how they failed to make an impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Mikel Merino (Arsenal, \u00a331.2M)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Merino&#8217;s case is controversial to others he has shown thirst and has performed well in the Gunners squad but overall he has not lived to the expectation. Arsenal signed <strong>Mikel Merino<\/strong> from <strong>Real Sociedad<\/strong>, expecting him to be a midfield powerhouse. However, injuries and inconsistent performances have made him one of the <strong>worst signings of the season<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Appearances:<\/strong> 43<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goals:<\/strong> 9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assists:<\/strong> 5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pass Accuracy:<\/strong> 82% Merino has struggled to adapt to <strong>Mikel Arteta\u2019s system<\/strong>, often looking <strong>out of sync with the team\u2019s playstyle<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"920\" data-id=\"4469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Merino.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Merino.jpeg 736w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Merino-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Merino-150x188.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Merino-300x375.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Merino-696x870.jpeg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Federico Chiesa (Liverpool, \u00a310M)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Liverpool\u2019s decision to sign <strong>Federico Chiesa<\/strong> from <strong>Juventus<\/strong> raised eyebrows, and unfortunately, the Italian winger has failed to impress. He has been left out of stating 11 many times only being sub in late minutes. He is yet to find his rhythm at Liverpool and may even be sold or loaned to other teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Appearances:<\/strong> 12<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goals:<\/strong> 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assists:<\/strong> 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minutes Played:<\/strong> 240 Chiesa\u2019s <strong>injury struggles<\/strong> have kept him out of action, making him a <strong>costly mistake<\/strong> for Liverpool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cheisa-576x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cheisa-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cheisa-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cheisa-150x267.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cheisa-300x533.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cheisa-696x1237.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cheisa.jpeg 736w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Julian Araujo (Bournemouth, \u00a38.5M)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bournemouth signed <strong>Julian Araujo<\/strong> from <strong>Barcelona<\/strong>, hoping he would strengthen their defense. Instead, he has been <strong>unable to secure a starting spot<\/strong>. He has not been a favourite with the Cherries and is left out in many games. With Defender Dean Huijsen leaving to Madrid he might get a chance to prove himself at Bournemouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Appearances:<\/strong> 13<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tackles per Game:<\/strong> 1.5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interceptions:<\/strong> 0.8 Araujo has failed to <strong>replace Adam Smith<\/strong>, making Bournemouth\u2019s investment look questionable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"920\" data-id=\"4471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/julian-arujo.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/julian-arujo.jpeg 736w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/julian-arujo-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/julian-arujo-150x188.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/julian-arujo-300x375.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/julian-arujo-696x870.jpeg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City, Free Transfer)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After leaving <strong>Barcelona<\/strong>, Gundogan returned to <strong>Manchester City<\/strong>, but his performances have been <strong>underwhelming<\/strong>. Although being included in many games he, his performance has not improved and might not get a contract renewal after it expires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Appearances:<\/strong> 43<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goals:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assists:<\/strong> 6 Despite his experience, Gundogan has struggled to <strong>influence matches<\/strong>, leading to criticism from fans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Gundogan-704x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Gundogan-704x1024.jpeg 704w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Gundogan-206x300.jpeg 206w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Gundogan-150x218.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Gundogan-300x436.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Gundogan-696x1012.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Gundogan.jpeg 736w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Raheem Sterling (Arsenal, Loan)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Arsenal brought in <strong>Raheem Sterling<\/strong> on loan from <strong>Chelsea<\/strong>, expecting him to add <strong>pace and creativity<\/strong>. Instead, he has been <strong>one of the least effective signings<\/strong>. He has lost his tempo and has been sitting on the bench on many games and when he plays, he is subbed in late minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Appearances:<\/strong> 27<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goals:<\/strong> 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assists:<\/strong> 4 Sterling has failed to <strong>fit into Arteta\u2019s structured system<\/strong>, leading to <strong>limited playing time<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"907\" data-id=\"4473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sterling.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sterling.jpeg 736w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sterling-243x300.jpeg 243w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sterling-150x185.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sterling-300x370.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sterling-324x400.jpeg 324w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sterling-696x858.jpeg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6<\/strong>. <strong>&nbsp;Rasmus H\u00f8jlund (Manchester United)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>H\u00f8jlund was signed as <strong>United\u2019s marquee striker<\/strong>, but he failed to deliver, scoring <strong>just 7 goals in the league<\/strong>. His struggles mirrored <strong>United\u2019s <\/strong>overall decline, making him one of the season\u2019s biggest disappointments. As a striker Hojlund was expected to be an assets to united and compete with other <strong>Premier League <\/strong>Strikers, this has not been the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> 49<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goals:<\/strong> 10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assists:<\/strong> 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rasmus-Hojlund--576x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rasmus-Hojlund--576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rasmus-Hojlund--169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rasmus-Hojlund--150x267.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rasmus-Hojlund--300x533.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rasmus-Hojlund--696x1237.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rasmus-Hojlund-.jpeg 736w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Andr\u00e9 Onana (Manchester United)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>United\u2019s goalkeeper had a <strong>nightmare season<\/strong>, making <strong>multiple errors leading to goals<\/strong>. His performances raised concerns about his ability to be United\u2019s long-term No. 1. United regret <strong>signing Onana <\/strong>and letting <strong>De Gea <\/strong>go, this has proven to be detrimental for United as they finished the League in 15th position, worst in United <strong>history<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Penalty Saved:<\/strong> 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mistakes: <\/strong>4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Catches:<\/strong> 8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/andreonana--576x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/andreonana--576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/andreonana--169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/andreonana--150x267.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/andreonana--300x533.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/andreonana--696x1237.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/andreonana-.jpeg 736w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Jo\u00e3o F\u00e9lix (AC Milan)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite his talent, F\u00e9lix struggled to find his footing at <strong>AC Milan<\/strong>, failing to deliver the expected attacking prowess. He started in <strong>Benfica <\/strong>where he joined <strong>Atletico Madrid <\/strong>for a record fee of \u20ac<strong>126\u00a0million<\/strong>, after a poor performance he was loaned to <strong>Chelsea<\/strong>, then returned to <strong>Atletic  <\/strong>who then Loaned him to <strong>Barcelona<\/strong>. He then returned to <strong>Atletic <\/strong>who sold him to <strong>Chelsea<\/strong>, <strong>Chelsea <\/strong>then loaned him to <strong>AC Milan<\/strong>.  He was to be the next <strong>Messi<\/strong> but he has fallen short. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> 21<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goals:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assist:<\/strong> 0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"579\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joao-Felix-579x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joao-Felix-579x1024.jpeg 579w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joao-Felix-170x300.jpeg 170w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joao-Felix-150x265.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joao-Felix-300x531.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joao-Felix-696x1232.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Joao-Felix.jpeg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion: Players Who Need to Improve<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These players have <strong>struggled to justify their transfers<\/strong>, but they still have time to <strong>turn things around<\/strong>. Whether it\u2019s <strong>adapting to new tactics, improving fitness, or regaining confidence<\/strong>, they must <strong>step up<\/strong> to avoid being labeled as <strong>season-long flops<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for more updates on <strong>football\u2019s biggest transfer disappointments<\/strong>!<br><br><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/Bangbet.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"Bangbet.com\">Bangbet<\/a><\/strong> More Than Win!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;The 2024\/25 season saw clubs across Europe spend millions on new signings, hoping to strengthen their squads. However, not every transfer lived up to expectations. Some players struggled with form, injuries, or tactical fit, making them major disappointments. Here are the biggest flops of the season and how they failed to make an impact. 1. 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