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Pedro joins the list of footballers who betrayed his club

Leonardo Bonucci

Capital player in Juventus in recent years, a club he arrived in 2010, the Italian center-back was one of the bombings of the summer market and of the renewed Milan in 2017. An alleged confrontation with some teammates after the Champions League final that the bianconero team lost to Real Madrid was a possible reason for their escape. He came back after a season …

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Leonardo Bonucci

Capital player in Juventus in recent years, a club he arrived in 2010, the Italian center-back was one of the bombings of the summer market and of the renewed Milan in 2017. An alleged confrontation with some teammates after the Champions League final that the bianconero team lost to Real Madrid was a possible reason for their escape. He came back after a season …

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Theo Hernandez

The left-back was one of the Atletico revelation players. He left Atlético de Madrid in search of minutes and, at the age of 19, he more than fulfilled at Alavés. Several of the greats were interested in him, but Real Madrid anticipated and broke the 'non-aggression pact' with the rojblanco team. The Frenchman, forged in the lower categories of the mattress club like his brother Lucas, did not hesitate to head to Real Madrid and ensure “fulfill a dream.”

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Theo Hernandez

The left-back was one of the Atletico revelation players. He left Atlético de Madrid in search of minutes and, at the age of 19, he more than fulfilled at Alavés. Several of the greats were interested in him, but Real Madrid anticipated and broke the 'non-aggression pact' with the rojblanco team. The Frenchman, forged in the lower categories of the mattress club like his brother Lucas, did not hesitate to head to Real Madrid and ensure “fulfill a dream.”

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Andrea Pirlo

Impossible to hold a grudge against him. Despite passing through the three historically greatest teams in Serie A, Pirlo has been, is and will be respected both in Italy and the rest of the world. Always respectful of rivals, his 'betrayals' have been overlooked. In Italy he became one of the best midfielders in the world. He went from Inter to Milan for 35 million euros. When he arrived at Juventus (he had been released when his contract expired and the rossonero team did not renew it), most of them thought that he was doing it to win a league in which his level was less. Far from it, in the four seasons he was at Vecchia Signora he performed like the star he was.

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Andrea Pirlo

Impossible to hold a grudge against him. Despite passing through the three historically greatest teams in Serie A, Pirlo has been, is and will be respected both in Italy and the rest of the world. Always respectful of rivals, his 'betrayals' have been overlooked. In Italy he became one of the best midfielders in the world. He went from Inter to Milan for 35 million euros. When he arrived at Juventus (he had been released when his contract expired and the rossonero team did not renew it), most of them thought that he was doing it to win a league in which his level was less. Far from it, in the four seasons he was at Vecchia Signora he performed like the star he was.

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Andrea Pirlo

Impossible to hold a grudge against him. Despite passing through the three historically greatest teams in Serie A, Pirlo has been, is and will be respected both in Italy and the rest of the world. Always respectful of rivals, his 'betrayals' have been overlooked. In Italy he became one of the best midfielders in the world. He went from Inter to Milan for 35 million euros. When he arrived at Juventus (he had been released when his contract expired and the rossonero team did not renew it), most of them thought that he was doing it to win a league in which his level was less. Far from it, in the four seasons he was at Vecchia Signora he performed like the star he was.

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Robert Lewandowski

His name did not sound when in 2010 he arrived at Borussia Dortmund. But after a season of adaptation in Germany, he began to earn the position of starting center forward until he became one of the club's references alongside Götze and Reus. His innate talent for goal, served for Dortmund to lift two consecutive league titles (in 2011 and 2012), a Cup and a Super Cup. In 2014 he changed (at zero cost) from yellow to Bayern red, something that did not sit well with the Dortmund fans who still remember that change when the forward visits Signal Iduna Park.

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Robert Lewandowski

His name did not sound when in 2010 he arrived at Borussia Dortmund. But after a season of adaptation in Germany, he began to earn the position of starting center forward until he became one of the club's references alongside Götze and Reus. His innate talent for goal, served for Dortmund to lift two consecutive league titles (in 2011 and 2012), a Cup and a Super Cup. In 2014 he changed (at zero cost) from yellow to Bayern red, something that did not sit well with the Dortmund fans who still remember that change when the forward visits Signal Iduna Park.

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Roberto Baggio

One of the great betrayals of Italian football. The then star of the viola ensemble was seduced by the Fiat money. That was considered high treason by the fans of the Fiorentino team.

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Roberto Baggio

Legend of Italian football and, specifically, of Juventus. The forward went on to win the Ballon d'Or in 1993 with the Turin club. After five years in which he became one of the best players in the world, he changed Juve for Milan, although there he did not find the luck in front of goal that characterized him. He went to Bologna, a team that he left a year later to go to Inter. His time in the big three in Italy, totally the opposite of Pirlo's previous case.

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Roberto Baggio

Legend of Italian football and, specifically, of Juventus. The forward went on to win the Ballon d'Or in 1993 with the Turin club. After five years in which he became one of the best players in the world, he changed Juve for Milan, although there he did not find the luck in front of goal that characterized him. He went to Bologna, a team that he left a year later to go to Inter. His time in the big three in Italy, totally the opposite of Pirlo's previous case.

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Roberto Baggio

Legend of Italian football and, specifically, of Juventus. The forward went on to win the Ballon d'Or in 1993 with the Turin club. After five years in which he became one of the best players in the world, he changed Juve for Milan, although there he did not find the luck in front of goal that characterized him. He went to Bologna, a team that he left a year later to go to Inter. His time in the big three in Italy, totally the opposite of Pirlo's previous case.

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Gabriel Batistuta

“Batigol”, who was the top scorer in the history of the Albiceleste National Team, was one of the best strikers in Argentina. Despite his love affair with the goal, his career was more successful with the National Team than at the club level. His career was developed mainly in Fiorentina, where he is an idol, but in the beginning he changed River Plate for the historical rival, Boca Juniors.

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Gabriel Batistuta

“Batigol”, who was the top scorer in the history of the Albiceleste National Team, was one of the best strikers in Argentina. Despite his love affair with the goal, his career was more successful with the National Team than at the club level. His career was developed mainly in Fiorentina, where he is an idol, but in the beginning he changed River Plate for the historical rival, Boca Juniors.

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Carlos Tevez

“El Apache” came to Europe at the age of 23 when he signed for West Ham in England. After a season at the London club, he made the leap to one of the greats of England such as Manchester United. Two years later he betrayed the Red Devils for his neighbors, Manchester City. His first years with the citizens were of real crack, with an outstanding performance, but his difficulty adapting to England and the language precipitated his departure to Juventus.

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Carlos Tevez

“El Apache” came to Europe at the age of 23 when he signed for West Ham in England. After a season at the London club, he made the leap to one of the greats of England such as Manchester United. Two years later he betrayed the Red Devils for his neighbors, Manchester City. His first years with the citizens were of real crack, with an outstanding performance, but his difficulty adapting to England and the language precipitated his departure to Juventus.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Ibra soon changed his native Sweden for the Netherlands. At Ajax Amsterdam he showed, among others a Wenger who had rejected him, that he was called to be one of those strikers who mark an era. He did so, Ajax was too small for him and changed the Eredivisie for Serie A and Juventus. His rotation for the great Italians was like that of Pirlo and Baggio: Juve, Inter and Milan; although with a brief passage through Barcelona between the last two. He is another of those footballers, like Pirlo, whom the Italian fans have great respect for, despite declaring himself a Milan fan.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Ibra soon changed his native Sweden for the Netherlands. At Ajax Amsterdam he showed, among others a Wenger who had rejected him, that he was called to be one of those strikers who mark an era. He did so, Ajax was too small for him and changed the Eredivisie for Serie A and Juventus. His rotation for the great Italians was like that of Pirlo and Baggio: Juve, Inter and Milan; although with a brief passage through Barcelona between the last two. He is another of those footballers, like Pirlo, whom the Italian fans have great respect for, despite declaring himself a Milan fan.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Ibra soon changed his native Sweden for the Netherlands. At Ajax Amsterdam he showed, among others a Wenger who had rejected him, that he was called to be one of those strikers who mark an era. He did so, Ajax was too small for him and changed the Eredivisie for Serie A and Juventus. His rotation for the great Italians was like that of Pirlo and Baggio: Juve, Inter and Milan; although with a brief passage through Barcelona between the last two. He is another of those footballers, like Pirlo, whom the Italian fans have great respect for, despite declaring himself a Milan fan.

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Mario Gotze

His change from Dortmund to Bayern was as or more painful than Lewandowski's. The German midfielder reached Borussia's youth ranks in 2001 and, after twelve years and becoming one of the idols of the fans, he signed for Bayern. Three seasons and a World Cup – in which he scored the winning goal in the final – later, he returned to Dortmund.

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Mario Gotze

His change from Dortmund to Bayern was as or more painful than Lewandowski's. The German midfielder reached Borussia's youth ranks in 2001 and, after twelve years and becoming one of the idols of the fans, he signed for Bayern. Three seasons and a World Cup – in which he scored the winning goal in the final – later, he returned to Dortmund.

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Mario balotelli

His physique, power and excellent shooting kept aside an unwieldy character and were reason enough to bet on one of the most promising young men in Italy. So did Inter, who took over his services in 2006. His performance at the Neroazzurri club was good, although with the arrival of Mourinho and after many clashes, he left the club for Manchester City. In England he had two good seasons, but he did not go in the best way when in 2012 he signed for Milan, thus betraying the team with which he made his professional debut.

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Mario balotelli

His physique, power and excellent shooting kept aside an unwieldy character and were reason enough to bet on one of the most promising young men in Italy. So did Inter, who took over his services in 2006. His performance at the Neroazzurri club was good, although with the arrival of Mourinho and after many clashes, he left the club for Manchester City. In England he had two good seasons, but he did not go in the best way when in 2012 he signed for Milan, thus betraying the team with which he made his professional debut.

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Robin van persie

The Dutch forward came to Arsenal from Feyenoord when he was only 21 years old. He spent eight seasons with the Gunners, although he only won two titles: a Community Shield and an FA Cup. Despite this, he became one of the best strikers in Europe and a benchmark for Arsenal. After a spectacular final season with the London club on an individual level in which he scored 37 goals and 11 assists in 48 games, he switched to Manchester United. His change of scene did not sit well with the Arsenal fans, quite the opposite of him. In just one season he equaled the record of titles he had achieved at Arsenal by winning the Premier and the Community Shield.

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Robin van persie

The Dutch forward came to Arsenal from Feyenoord when he was only 21 years old. He spent eight seasons with the Gunners, although he only won two titles: a Community Shield and an FA Cup. Despite this, he became one of the best strikers in Europe and a benchmark for Arsenal. After a spectacular final season with the London club on an individual level in which he scored 37 goals and 11 assists in 48 games, he switched to Manchester United. His change of scene did not sit well with the Arsenal fans, quite the opposite of him. In just one season he equaled the record of titles he had achieved at Arsenal by winning the Premier and the Community Shield.

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Gonzalo Higuain

After becoming one of Europe's leading strikers in his journey at Real Madrid, he signed for Naples to become the idol of the fans. His arrival in the Neapolitan city was reminiscent of Maradona, awarded as a true idol, and his performance did not leave anyone indifferent: he scored 91 goals in 147 games that helped the club win a Cup and an Italian Super Cup. After three seasons, he signed for Juventus, becoming one of the most expensive transfers in football history. Naples does not forgive him.

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Gonzalo Higuain

After becoming one of Europe's leading strikers in his journey at Real Madrid, he signed for Naples to become the idol of the fans. His arrival in the Neapolitan city was reminiscent of Maradona, awarded as a true idol, and his performance did not leave anyone indifferent: he scored 91 goals in 147 games that helped the club win a Cup and an Italian Super Cup. After three seasons, he signed for Juventus, becoming one of the most expensive transfers in football history. Naples does not forgive him.

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Mats Hummels

Formed in the lower categories of Bayern, Hummels is, like Götze, another of the cases of footballers who have danced between these two rival teams. He arrived in Dortmund when he was 18 years old and there he was trained as one of the great centers in Europe. After 9 years at the club and five titles under his belt, he returned to his home club in exchange for 38 million euros. His departure was especially painful for the fans, as in addition to being the captain of the team, he had criticized the fact of switching to the rival team of Götze and Lewandowski.

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Mats Hummels

Formed in the lower categories of Bayern, Hummels is, like Götze, another of the cases of footballers who have danced between these two rival teams. He arrived in Dortmund when he was 18 years old and there he was trained as one of the great centers in Europe. After 9 years at the club and five titles under his belt, he returned to his home club in exchange for 38 million euros. His departure was especially painful for the fans, as in addition to being the captain of the team, he had criticized the fact of switching to the rival team of Götze and Lewandowski.

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Luis Figo

Figo arrived in Barcelona at the age of 23 to replace Laudrup's departure for Real Madrid. The Portuguese became an idol for the fans and one of the team's captains in the five seasons he remained at the club. Becoming the most expensive signing to date, his betrayal is remembered as the greatest of all time. At Real Madrid, his arrival was the first in the era of the “galacticos” and he managed to win a Ballon d'Or.

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Luis Figo

Figo arrived in Barcelona at the age of 23 to replace Laudrup's departure for Real Madrid. The Portuguese became an idol for the fans and one of the team's captains in the five seasons he remained at the club. Becoming the most expensive signing to date, his betrayal is remembered as the greatest of all time. At Real Madrid, his arrival was the first in the era of the “galacticos” and he managed to win a Ballon d'Or.

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Íñigo Martínez

He was trained in the lower categories of the Royal Society since he entered as a cadet. In 2009 he took the step towards the San Sebastian subsidiary where he achieved promotion to Second Division B. His confirmation as a great player led him to the U-20 National Team. After a little more than six seasons in the first team Txuri-urdin, where he shone, he ended his contract with Real Sociedad in January 2018 to sign for Athletic Club, which paid the termination clause of 32 million euros after the march to the City of the rojiblanco player Laporte.

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Íñigo Martínez

He was trained in the lower categories of the Royal Society since he entered as a cadet. In 2009 he took the step towards the San Sebastian subsidiary where he achieved promotion to Second Division B. His confirmation as a great player led him to the U-20 National Team. After a little more than six seasons in the first team Txuri-urdin, where he shone, he ended his contract with Real Sociedad in January 2018 to sign for Athletic Club, which paid the termination clause of 32 million euros after the march to the City of the rojiblanco player Laporte.

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Sol Campbell

This English defender defended for almost 10 seasons the jersey of Tottenham Hotspur, the team with which he won the League Cup of England. In the 2002/2003 season, Campbell signed for Arsenal FC, Spurs' biggest rival, with whom he won the Premier League, the English Cup and the English Super Cup during his four seasons.

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Sol Campbell

This English defender defended for almost 10 seasons the jersey of Tottenham Hotspur, the team with which he won the League Cup of England. In the 2002/2003 season, Campbell signed for Arsenal FC, Spurs' biggest rival, with whom he won the Premier League, the English Cup and the English Super Cup during his four seasons.

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Pedro Rodriguez

The Canarian striker is the protagonist of the first change in 40 years between Roma and Lazio. At 34 years old and after playing his last season in Roma, Pedro stays in the Italian city but changes the colors, since he becomes the “new 9” of Lazio. There he will be trained by Maurizio Sarri, a coach with whom he met during his time at Chelsea.

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Pedro Rodriguez

The Canarian striker is the protagonist of the first change in 40 years between Roma and Lazio. At 34 years old and after playing his last season in Roma, Pedro stays in the Italian city but changes the colors, since he becomes the “new 9” of Lazio. There he will be trained by Maurizio Sarri, a coach with whom he met during his time at Chelsea.

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