Edgar Davids joins Barnet: The most shocking transfer deals in history Edgar Davids, the former Ajax, Juventus and Barcelona midfielder last night announced that he was joining the team currently propping up the Football League - Barnet. The Dutchman will join primarily as a coach but has "expressed a serious intent to become a member of the playing squad" at the League Two side - two years after retiring. Last night's announcement came as a surprise to everyone, but it's not the first bizarre transfer. Here, we take a look at some other shocking deals.