January transfer window: 5 unexpected transfers that shocked everyone

Modified May 29, 2019 10:09 GMT

Barcelona's winter signing - Kevin Prince Boateng

#1. Kevin Prince Boateng to Barcelona

The Ghanaian superstar joined Barcelona in an unexpected deal

Catalan giants, FC Barcelona are well-known when it comes to making shocking signings and they lived up to the reputation once again during the winter transfer window, shocking everyone with their decision to sign Ghanaian International, Kevin Prince Boateng from Sassuolo.

The departure of Moroccan striker Munir El Haddadi left a vacant space in the Blaugrana's attack and they decided to secure a loan move for the versatile attacker till the end of the current campaign, with the option to make it permanent during the summer - a move that met a lot of mixed reactions from both football fans and journalists.

Boateng is in a decent form at the moment, having scored 5 goals for Sassuolo in 15 games before leaving for Barcelona and he will be keen to make an impact at the Nou Camp, albeit in a limited role.

About the author

Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.

Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.

Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.

Know More

Edited by Rahul Arun