In the world of football, transfers sometimes resemble thrilling movies; surprises, secret moves, and instant changes in the fate of players and teams. This report reviews seven rare transfers that broke all expectations and amazed fans and journalists alike.

These include Ricardo Kaka’s move from AC Milan to Real Madrid in July 2009 for 67 million euros, Lionel Messi’s free transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in August 2021, Mesut Özil’s unexpected transfer from Real Madrid to Arsenal in September 2013 for 47 million euros, Cesc Fàbregas’s return to the English Premier League with Chelsea in July 2014 for 33 million euros, Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning 117 million euro transfer from Real Madrid to Juventus in July 2018, Fabio Cannavaro’s move from Juventus to Real Madrid in July 2006 for 7 million euros after winning the World Cup, and the surprise transfer of Argentine duo Carlos Tévez and Javier Mascherano from Corinthians to West Ham in August 2006. Each transfer had unique circumstances and impacts, reshaping the football landscape.