French star Dimitri Payet recently forced a move away from England, so today we look at nine other players who made sure their clubs sold them!
Click through the gallery to see 10 stars who forced moves form their former clubs.
The former West Ham United playmaker's move to Marseille was confirmed in the early hours of Monday morning, after he made it clear he wanted a return to France.
Many Hammers fans were delighted when he extended his stay in London last year, but after struggling in the first half of the season, the midfielder requested a move, and is even believed to have isolated himself from his teammates to force through a transfer.
Defender Jose Fonte also made it clear he wanted to leave Southampton for West Ham during this window, while Marouane Fellaini requested a transfer from Everton to Manchester United in 2013.
Fernando Torres, Raheem Sterling and Luis Suarez are among the big names who asked to leave Liverpool over the past few years, with the latter going on to become one of the world's best players at FC Barcelona.
Former Arsenal striker Nicolas Anelka had fans turn on him when he wanted to leave for Real Madrid as they felt he had stopped playing with heart in the months leading to his eventual exit.
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Angel Di Maria was believed to have initiated his transfer from United to Paris Saint-Germain, while Rio Ferdinand did the same at Leeds United to join the Red Devils, as did Ashley Cole to join Chelsea from the Gunners.
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