Loyalty in football is becoming a throwback, with most players in the modern era now seeking either the personal fulfilment of playing for the biggest clubs in the world or the need to secure improved remuneration.
It’s never surprising to see former stars bash the current generation for their apparent disloyalty, something relatively unusual in their time.
Perhaps, it’s for this reason one-club men are revered worldwide. Think Paolo Maldini at AC Milan, Francesco Totti at Roma, Manchester United pair Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs, as well as Rogerio Ceni at Sao Paolo; these legends were staunchly committed to one side for the entirety of their professional careers.