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Double Agents: Nine Players Who Played For Manchester City & Real Madrid

Double Agents: Nine Players Who Played For Manchester City & Real Madrid

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Ahead of what is expected to be an enthralling clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, here are nine players who turned out for both clubs!

Click through the gallery above to see nine players who turned out for both Real Madrid and Manchester City!

Arguably the most notable player to have represented both Los Blancos and the Citizens is Robinho. The former Brazil international achieved worldwide fame during his time in Madrid, where he made more than 100 appearances, before becoming City's then-most expensive signing of all time in 2008 following a £32.5 million (R640 million) move. 

The current Istanbul Basaksehir forward is not the only well-known striker to have donned the colours of both clubs, however, with the likes of Nicolas Anelka, Alvaro Negredo and Emmanuel Adebayor all having stints in Madrid and Manchester during their respective careers. 

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Brahim Diaz is the only current player on either side's books to have played for the other club, with the 20-year-old having made his senior debut under Pep Guardiola in 2016 before joining Real at the start of last season.

Other double agents include Brazil fullback Danilo, who now plies his trade alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus, former England international Steve McManaman, and current Real Betis midfielder Javi Garcia. 

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Jose Angel Pozo started his career with Real but moved to Manchester City before he could make his debut for Zinedine Zidane's side, and currently plays for Rayo Vallecano. You can see all nine players by scrolling through the gallery above!

Who do you think will come out on top in Wednesday's UCL clash? Share your thoughts by commenting in the section below. 

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