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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Tom Blow

5 superstars who secured sensational transfers - but flopped at Big Six clubs

Kai Havertz will play for Arsenal next season following the Germany international's £65million transfer from London rivals Chelsea.

Many Gunners fans are perplexed by the move due to his modest record at Stamford Bridge. The Blues paid £72m to sign Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen three years ago but he's scored just 19 goals and provided 10 assists in 91 Premier League appearances.

Havertz is a candidate for the flop category, with Chelsea taking a hit on their hefty investment. Yet he's not the first player to struggle at a so-called 'Big Six' club following a big move. A number of stars have failed to make the grade over the years.

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