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“From being a regular starter to a bench warmer, what a failure.” A once sensational fan Newcastle United fans favorite who left in search of better prospects, has now become a complete flop at his new club.
Leicester City has had its share of transfer disappointments over the years, including one player with a strong reputation from Newcastle United.
This season, Patson Daka has struggled to make an impact, despite previously receiving praise and interest from Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Meanwhile, Odsonne Edouard, who joined on loan from Crystal Palace, has barely featured in the team and has yet to score a goal for Leicester.
Despite this, he’ll see out the remainder of his loan deal, which could not be terminated in January.
In addition to current players, several past signings have also failed to live up to expectations at Leicester.
Oliver Skipp, who joined for a fee that could rise to £25m from Tottenham Hotspur, has not made a significant impact.
Among the most notable transfer flops is Nolberto ‘Nobby’ Solano, a former Newcastle United icon who struggled during his time at Leicester.
Solano made his name at Newcastle, playing 173 games and scoring 29 goals for the club after joining in 1998.
He also became the first Peruvian to play in an FA Cup final when Newcastle lost 2-0 to Manchester United in 1999.
After leaving the Magpies, Solano had stints with Aston Villa and other European clubs before signing for Leicester in 2010.
Solano joined the Foxes on a free transfer in January 2010, but his time at the club was brief, making just 13 appearances without contributing any goals or assists.
He was released in the summer and moved to Hull City on a free transfer.
Now 50 years old, Solano joined Hartlepool in 2011, where he played until retiring in 2012.
He then began his managerial career, taking charge of Universitario and eventually managing several other clubs.
In May 2024, he became the manager of Blyth Spartans but was dismissed after a winless start to the 2024/25 season.
He quickly secured another managerial role, taking over San Marcos in September 2024, where he remains today.
