Premier League Players Who Returned to Their Old Clubs

Ilkay Gundogan made his return for Manchester City against Ipswich Town.

The midfield maestro had spent seven years at City before joining Barcelona in 2023.

Before Gundogan, several legendary players made a return to the Premier League.

Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United in 2009 before coming back in 2023.

Didier Drogba won the Premier League title during his second stint with Chelsea. 

Arsenal’s all-time top goalscorer Thierry Henry returned to the club as a loanee.

Gareth Bale rejoined Tottenham Hotspur following his glorious spell at Real Madrid.

Wayne Rooney returned to his boyhood club Everton for one season in 2017.

Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler spent nine years at Anfield across two stints.

Jermain Defoe and Teddy Sheringham reunited with the Spurs.

After Drogba, Romelu Lukaku and Joao Felix have rejoined Chelsea.