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Manchester United's Secret Payment Standoff Cost Them Hazard

4/24/2025

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In 2012, Manchester United was on the brink of signing Eden Hazard, having settled on a transfer fee with Lille and personal terms. However, they pulled out when faced with a demand for a secret multimillion-pound payment to his agent, John Bico. This decision paved the way for Chelsea to snatch Hazard for £32 million.

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In 2012, Manchester United was on the brink of signing Eden Hazard, having settled on a transfer fee with Lille and personal terms. However, they pulled out when faced with a demand for a secret multimillion-pound payment to his agent, John Bico. This decision paved the way for Chelsea to snatch Hazard for £32 million.