FIORENTINA AND MANCHESTER UNITEDS ANDERSON WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN WHAT HE COULD STILL BECOME

Amid the furore of Juan Matas dramatic arrival at Manchester United, the Spaniards predece sor in the number eight shirt exited Old Trafford without so much as an eyebrow raised. The scarcely publicised departee was eight-time Brazilian cap Anderson, who joined Fiorentina on loan for the remainder of the season. By the end of his United career, the

was the highest-paid player in the -- for three months. And then it was Chargers star Justin Herbert, who held the honor for even le s time. Now, it's Joe Burrow, who has agreed to worth $275 million and includes $219.01 million guaranteed. That makes him the highest-paid player in league history. With this long-awaited deal now agreed upon, there'