Southampton: 5 Premier League transfer flops for Saints

By Marc Walker | Jul 8, 2018

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Filip Djuricic of Southampton is tackled by Joe Allen of Liverpool during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium on February 22, 2015 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) /

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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 24: Daniel Osvaldo of Southampton is closed down by Emanuele Giaccherini #23 and Craig Gardner of Sunderland during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Sunderland at St Mary’s Stadium on August 24, 2013 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /

Dani Osvaldo

The Italian international arrived with a big reputation after his reported £15m transfer from Serie A club Roma.

It looked as though he was slowly adjusting to life in England and was beginning to repay the faith that Mauricio Pochettino had put in him. He will be best remembered for an amazing goal against Manchester City as he lofted the ball into the top corner from outside the box.

However, he soon became a problem maker at the club. He received a three match ban after being found guilty of violent conduct in a match against Newcastle United and was then suspended by the Saints for fighting Jose Fonte in training.

Eventually his contract was terminated, and he has since retired from football to focus on his music career…bizarre!