5 players who have returned to their former clubs this summer

#4 Ever Banega

Banega returned to Sevilla after a subdued spell at Inter Milan

Ever Banega is one of those footballers whose value to a side is often realised when the midfielder is not on the pitch. The intelligent and versatile Argentine is one of the most underrated footballers in the world at the moment. He possesses the ability to dictate the tempo of a game, can prove to be deadly with his creativity while also ensuring that he does his fair share of dirty work in the middle of the park.

Banega first arrived at the European shores when Valencia signed up the then 20-year-old from Boca Juniors owing to his impressive performances for the Argentine club and he immediately made an impact as he became a regular in the side. However, regular injuries meant that Banega spent more time on the treatment table that on the pitch and he soon became one of the names that truly failed to live up to their potential, even moving back to Argentina in January 2014 in a bid to regain his lost status.

While the move did afford him the requisite game time, what followed next truly helped him regain his credentials as a player to reckon with. He joined Sevilla at the beginning of the 2014-15 season and thereafter became a regular in the side, helping the club win back to back Europa League titles.

When Sevilla decided to let him leave on a free transfer for Inter Milan at the beginning of the last season, many were shocked. How could they let go of a player who had been so critical to their success leave? Turns out Banega’s love affair with Sevilla is set to continue for some more time as the Argentine has rejoined Sevilla after spending just 12 months in Italy. Sevilla fans will be hoping the 29-year-old continues to play a critical role in their endeavours to become a top three side in the upcoming season.