5 Controversial Transfers Between Arsenal and Chelsea

– As two rivals in the same city, Arsenal and Chelsea have actually done a lot of business together.

The latest is the departure of Kai Havertz from West London to Arsenal this week. He is the latest in a long line of Premier League stars to swap between the two London teams.

Here are the biggest transfers between the two London giants:

1. William Gallas (Chelsea to Arsenal, 2006)

William Gallas was part of the controversial transfer that brought Ashley Cole to Stamford Bridge.

It was an agreement where the showdown occurred. Chelsea claim the French defender had threatened to score an own goal if he was not allowed to go.

Former Chelsea and Arsenal defender from France William Gallas

Gallas later caused more controversy. He left Arsenal to join Tottenham in 2010, to become the first footballer to play for three London teams.

2. Olivier Giroud (Arsenal to Chelsea, 2018)

Olivier Giroud’s sixth season at the Emirates has seen the striker fall out of favor. He then joined Chelsea midway through the 2017–18 season.

Despite scoring 105 goals in 253 games for Arsenal and helping them win three FA Cups, he was never a fan favourite.

Olivier Giroud.

The striker took revenge when he scored for Chelsea in a 4-1 win over the Gunners in the 2019 Europa League final.

David Luiz.

In his first season, he was sent off against his former club after conceding a penalty kick. Luiz ended the season by helping Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 in the 2020 FA Cup final.

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