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One of the most prominent examples of a disastrous transfer is Philippe Coutinho’s move from Liverpool to Barcelona in 2018 for a staggering €160 million. At the time, this made him the third most expensive player in football history, as Barcelona sought to replace Neymar after his massive transfer to PSG. However, Coutinho’s stay at Barcelona can be described as nothing short of a disappointment. Over four seasons, he helped the club secure two La Liga titles but only managed to establish himself as a regular for one full season.