The act of signing players is fraught with pitfalls. What can seem like a great deal in the moment can quickly turn sour. Whether it’s a player not settling, the team not able to accommodate them, clubs up and down the football pyramid struggle to get every deal right, and Manchester City are no different.
In some instances, the deal seems an odd one before the ink has even dried. Here’s a look at some of the more curious bits of business done at Etihad in recent years.
On the surface, the move for Pizarro was understandable as it reunited the midfielder with Man City manager Roberto Mancini.
No one doubted Pizarro’s talent. The gifted midfielder was excellent in tight spaces and could pick out a pass, but it never seemed to click for him
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