“They made a huge mistake letting him go — they sold him for only £17 million, and now he’s become one of the best players on the planet!” — Mauricio Pochettino is stunned by the rise of a former Premier League reject.
BREAKING: Mauricio Pochettino has stirred major debate with a bold statement about a player once deemed surplus in the Premier League.
Sold for a mere £17 million back in 2019, that same player has now developed into a global superstar, widely regarded as one of the best in world football.
In a candid interview, the former Chelsea and PSG manager didn’t hold back:
“They were foolish to let him go,” said Pochettino. “For just £17 million, they let go of someone who’s now dominating world football.”
Though he didn’t name the selling club, fans quickly linked his remarks to Moussa Diaby, who left PSG for Bayer Leverkusen in 2019.
Since then, Diaby has risen to international prominence, showcasing blistering speed, clinical finishing, and relentless work ethic.
Now shining in the Premier League with Aston Villa, Diaby has become a key figure for the French national team.
Another player mentioned in speculation is Serge Gnabry, once written off by Arsenal and mocked during a loan to West Brom.
Now a Champions League winner with Bayern Munich, Gnabry’s success also fits Pochettino’s comments.
Regardless of who the Argentine manager was referring to, his message is clear: top clubs often give up on young talent too early.
Players once dismissed as flops have evolved into world-class stars — and clubs that sold them are now left regretting their decisions.
Pochettino’s remarks have reignited criticism of poor transfer decisions across the Premier League, highlighting a lack of patience in player development.
Fans are outraged, pundits are debating, and former managers may be quietly regretting the stars they let slip away.
The player in question? Moussa Diaby, sold by PSG for £17 million — and now a certified global star.
Pochettino stated:
> “It was a mistake to sell him… now he’s one of the best in the world and right at the top.”
Since parting ways with PSG, Moussa Diaby has evolved into one of Europe’s most dynamic wingers, shining at Bayer Leverkusen before earning a big move to Aston Villa, where he’s become a Premier League standout.
Pochettino’s comments underline how PSG may have given up too early on a player of immense potential — someone who has now earned global recognition and is an integral figure in France’s national team.
His words have reignited ongoing discussions about the dangers of making hasty transfer decisions and the consequences of overlooking rising youngtalent.
