Deportivo La Coruna release Julio Rey after finding insulting tweet from 2012

The 20-year-old winger had a deal in place to join the Spanish side until the club's legal department unearthed a foul-mouthed tweet from 2012.

Rey, a youngster who has spent much of his career in the Spanish fourth tier, published the words "F*** DEPOR, F*** RIAZOR" onto the social media platform, with the latter in reference to the stadium at which they play.

Deportivo were quick to release a statement and inform their supporters that they had cancelled the transfer.

"Real Club Deportivo, who announced the signing of Julio Rey in the afternoon after the player signed his contract with the club, have decided to cancel the transfer after analysing an unfortunate comment on the player's person social media profile several years ago."

"[Deportivo] believes that a player deserves to wear the blue and white shirt if he's an example of sportsmanship, respectful of their rivals, committed and has positive feelings toward Depor, it's colours, it's crest and those values that represent this institution."