4. Claude Makelele (Real Madrid to Chelsea)
Age at time of transfer: 30
Price: £16.4m
Makelele was one of the best signings of the early-Abramovich era at Chelsea, playing an invaluable role in two title wins and leaving his legacy as defensive-midfield king on the Premier League.
3. Diego Milito (Genoa to Inter Milan)
Age at time of transfer: 30
Price: £20m
Milito had scored goals at mid-table teams across Europe and successfully made the step up to Inter in 2009, firing them to a treble and famously scoring twice in their 2010 Champions League final triumph.
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