Cesc Fabregas, Arsenal to Barcelona, 2011, €34m
Fabregas could be credited as the most popular player to feature for the Gunners behind Thierry Henry in recent years and his form for the club from an early age indicated that he would surely become a world class midfield star.
He wore the captains armband from a young age and wore it with distinction, but unlike Henry, was nowhere near his peak when he left.
Helping Barca to six trophy victories during his time there, his goals and assists always broke into double figures, but there was a sense that he was never really considered a first team regular, and after a disappointing season he left for Chelsea this summer.
Deal for Arsenal: 7/10
Deal for Barcelona: 7/10
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