Luka Modric was signed by Mourinho in 2012 and went on to become a vital player for Los Blancos. Ozil was crucial to the success enjoyed by Mourinho during his three years in Spain, having been snapped up shortly after his appointment as manager. He quickly settled in and by the time he left for Arsenal three years later had registered 47 LaLiga assists, with his loss lamented by senior Real players.
When Zlatan Ibrahimovic moved to Barcelona at the start of the 2009/10 season, not only did Inter pocket €46m, they also got Samuel Eto'o. It proved to be an excellent piece of business.