Chelsea, in the 2008-2009 season, looked all set to go. Without spending too much money (£24.2 million), they had brought in two world class players. Deco, a portuguese winger, came into the Chelsea squad with high hopes. Playing as a regular first team player for a few years, he was a good deal. The players that left the Chelsea squad left for rival clubs, three Chelsea players heading to the Manchester City squad for around £19 million. Although it is never a good idea to sell to rivals, these players did not have the best of seasons. The money earned from them went to more transfers.