turncoat players

22 Aug

22Aug

_{Written by: Alan Martins}

It's hard for fans to accept that one day the team's star player might end up wearing the jersey of their biggest rival as soon as he leaves the club. Is there loyalty in that sense? I'll leave that to you, the reader, to answer.

It's strange to see someone on the field who identifies with one club only to later play for their archrival. But they're professionals, and that's football. Financial considerations often trump love for the jersey. Sometimes a player feels uncomfortable with the environment and wants to seek new horizons. Whether due to contract expiration, disagreements, or a better salary offer, the fact is that the players below were signed directly from their rivals—the infamous turncoats. See who they are and if you remember their time at these clubs.