9. Andrea Pirlo – Milan to Barcelona
After Pirlo was released by Milan at the end of the of the 2010-11 season, Barca coach Pep Guardiola saw his chance and pounced for the classy midfield maestro in an attempt to bring him to the Nou Camp (a detail that was highlighted in the Italian’s recent book). The move looked set to go ahead, but at the last minute the veteran star changed his mind and joined Juventus instead.