Lassana Diarra – left in 2008
Clubs: Portsmouth, Real Madrid, Anzhi Makhachkala, Lokomotiv Moscow.
Trophies: FA Cup, 2009, Copa del Rey, 2011, La Liga, 2012.
This journeyman finally found his feet with Pompey and in their squad of stars helped them to FA Cup glory in 2009 before a big money more to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
There Diarra may not have been a stalwart in the side but did play a part in their cup and league successes under Jose Mourinho.
Cesc Fabregas – left in 2011
Clubs: Barcelona.
Trophies: UEFA Super Cup, 2011, Copa del Rey, 2012, La Liga, 2013.
After giving eight years of service to Arsenal, Fabregas completed his expensive return to his beloved Barca and has great success since.
Three trophies in as many years is a good start and of course internationally the midfielder is doing brilliantly as well.
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