4. Cesc Fabregas
Arsenal were desperate to keep hold of the midfielder in the summer of 2011 when rumours of a return to Barcelona intensified. Nonetheless, given his desire to return to his boyhood club, his exit was granted by Wenger and the majority of his supporters in London were understanding in his wish to return ‘home’.
However, just three seasons later, the former Gunners captain shocked English football when it was announced that he would be returning to London – but not with Arsenal.
Jose Mourinho pounced on the 28-year-old’s signature last summer, and his 18 assists helped fire Chelsea to their first Premier League title in five years.
