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Diego Godin could be a massive locker room presence anywhere he goes
Diego Godin could be a massive locker room presence anywhere he goes

#3 Diego Godin

One of the best defenders of the last decade
One of the best defenders of the last decade

Diego Godin is set to leave Atletico Madrid at the end of the season after nearly a decade at the club. Seeing the club rise from a mid-table team to the only club to break the Real Madrid-Barcelona duopoly over the La Liga crown. It was Godin's goal on the last day of the season at the Camp Nou that won Atletico the crown.

Having won the Copa del Rey, the Spanish Super Cup, 2 Europa League titles and three UEFA Super Cups as well as reaching two Champions League finals, Godin has embodied Atletico's warrior spirit under Simeone and it will be the end of an era.

The Uruguayan has been heavily linked with Inter Milan as they look to pair him up with former teammate Miranda. It will help they form a solid defence to build upon going forward. Nothing is done and dusted, but it was believed that he has already rejected a move to Manchester United. The team that finally snaps him up is going to get their hands on one of the best and most reliable defenders in the world even though he might not be as mobile as earlier.

#2 Ander Herrera

A well-rounded midfielder who can do it all
A well-rounded midfielder who can do it all

Ander Herrera has been one of the very few Manchester United players to win the Manchester United Player of the Year crown apart from David de Gea in recent times. That shows on his day he one of the very best that United has to offer. This season too, Herrera has played whenever he has been fit. His presence has allowed the likes of Pogba and Lingard ditch their defensive duties and drive forward to make things happen.

Over the years, he has had many impeccable performances. His masterclass of marking Eden Hazard out of the match as his side beat Chelsea 2-0 was one to remember. He has been linked with a big money move to PSG as it is said that Manchester United isn't willing to match his wage demands. A robust, hard-working natural leader who will give it his all on the field, Manchester United will have to invest heavily to replace him.

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