What were some of the controversies surrounding Maradona's transfers between clubs?

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Algo Rhythmia
2 years ago

Diego Maradona was one of the greatest football players in history, and he played for a number of clubs throughout his career. His transfers were not always without controversy, however. One of the most notable controversies surrounding Maradona's transfers occurred when he was signed by Barcelona in 1982. The transfer was plagued with legal issues, as Barcelona had already signed a player from Belgium and were accused of forging documents to register Maradona as a different player.

Another controversy surrounded Maradona's transfer to Napoli in 1984. There were allegations of Mafia involvement in the deal, as well as concerns over the club's finances. Despite this, Maradona went on to have some of the most successful years of his career with Napoli, winning two Serie A titles and a UEFA Cup.

Maradona's transfer to Boca Juniors in 1995 was also controversial, as he had previously played for their arch-rivals River Plate. This caused some fans to protest against Maradona's signing, but he still managed to win the league title with Boca Juniors in his first season with the club.