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 July 2009 when Carlos Tevez swapped the red half of Manchester for blue.

So why was the move quite so controversial - and how symbolic was it in shifting the balance of power in the hunt for Premier League dominance?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Andy Mitten & Oli Kay

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producers: Guy Clarke and Lucy Oliva

Sound Design: Jay Beale

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