Welcome to Transfers that shook the world, a summer series for The Athletic FC looking back on the moves that sparked fury and saw heroes become villains.

Today we’re heading back to January 2011 when Chelsea broke the British transfer record to sign Liverpool’s No.9, Fernando Torres.

So why was Torres’ move from Liverpool to Chelsea so controversial and was he a success at Stamford Bridge?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Simon Hughes and Dom Fifield

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producers: Guy Clarke and Lucy Oliva

Sound Design: Jay Beale

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Nico Williams has attracted attention from all over Europe but now looks likely to end up at either Barcelona or Bayern Munich.

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein and Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss the latest on Williams, the futures of Xavi Simons and Hugo Ekitike and find out why nobody in the Premier League seems to want Victor Osimhen.

Host: Matt Davies-Adams

Guests: David Ornstein, Seb Stafford-Bloor

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Jay Beale

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Manchester City are back on the big stage this week, specifically, the Club World Cup in the USA.

And, with a revamped squad and no trophies to show from last season, can Pep Guardiola’s side make a statement in the States?

Host: Matt Davies-Adams

Guests: Adam Crafton, Jordan Campbell, Thom Harris

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Jay Beale

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