Lenny Rider
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- Sep 15, 2010
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I'm sure at least one NSCer will have the definitive answer, but how many other clubs in domestic football have released the club's record signing at the end of his contract?
Chelsea, Torres, £50 million
Was Michael Owen released by Newcastle? Fairly sure he's still their record transfer
I suspect Darren Bent, Villa, £18 million will be added to that list in the next week or two.
Did they not pay more for shearer? Obviously he scored bucket loads but they also didn't get a fee back when he retiredWas Michael Owen released by Newcastle? Fairly sure he's still their record transfer
Did they not pay more for shearer? Obviously he scored bucket loads but they also didn't get a fee back when he retired
Chelsea, Torres, £50 million
Was Michael Owen released by Newcastle? Fairly sure he's still their record transfer
That's not correct. He was contracted until 2016. He joined Milan on a 2-year loan last summer, then this move was made permanent in Jan, before joined Atletico on loan until the end of next season. I'm not sure of the reason for all this weird transfers/loans.
Whilst technically released, this is only because Newcastle were relegated and Owen did not want to sign a new contract with them.
Didnt Bent in the end sign for Villa for £24 million from Sunderland ??
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...-24m-move-from-Sunderland-to-Aston-Villa.html