Five transfers disrupted by angry fans 😡 | OneFootball

In football, "traitors" are not forgiven!

Loyal to their jersey, a supporter can quickly feel betrayed, especially in the case of a player transferring to a rival club.

This is the case with the Roazhon Celtic Kop (RCK), the main Ultra group of Stade Rennais, which firmly opposed the transfer of Valentin Rongier, a former Nantes player who did not hesitate to provoke the opposing camp before a Breton derby.

On the occasion of this heated transfer, we thought we'd present to you 5 transfers particularly poorly received by supporter groups.

1. Luis Figo – Barcelona → Real Madrid (2000)

Obviously one of the most iconic examples: Figo leaves FC Barcelona to join Real Madrid directly.

Upon his return to Camp Nou, he is pelted with objects (including a pig's head) and is called a "traitor" by a large part of the Catalan fans.

2. Ashley Cole – Arsenal → Chelsea (2006)

His departure from Arsenal to Chelsea provokes immense anger. During matches between the two clubs, Arsenal supporters throw counterfeit bills at him, give him the nickname Cashley, and chant his name as a symbol of betrayal.

3. Anthony Mounier – rumored OL to Saint-Étienne (January 2017)

The announcement of his signing with Saint-Étienne, while he was a former Lyon player, triggers a huge wave of protests from Saint-Étienne supporters. Ultimately, the transfer was canceled less than 48 hours after its validation, due to hostility that was almost unmanageable.

4. Habib Diallo – Metz → Strasbourg (October 2024)

Our good old Ligue 1 is full of intense rivalries, and Habib Diallo experienced it firsthand. This last-minute transfer between two regional rival clubs once again provoked a strong reaction from Metz supporters, who notably created very insulting graffiti against the player. This time, despite the opposition, the transfer went through, but in a very tense context.

5. Steven Gerrard – rumored Liverpool to Chelsea (summer 2005)

In the summer of 2005, Steven Gerrard was very close to joining Chelsea. Disappointed by the lack of ambition from his formative club, he even submitted a transfer request. But the reaction from the supporters was violent: insults, burned jerseys, threats... Faced with this backlash, Gerrard ultimately reversed his decision and extended his stay at Liverpool. It just goes to show that the status of a club legend can be quite fragile.

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📸 PATRIK STOLLARZ - 2006 AFP