There probably was not one single bit of news around deadline day that had the same shock appeal as that involving Joao Cancelo.
The full back has a penchant for surprise – like the first time he recorded an assist with a 'trivela' – but this was another level.
Manchester City, a club not owning a traditional senior left-back, allowed their best impression of one to head off to Bayern Munich for four months. He might even face his parent club in the Champions League.