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The summer transfer window was marked by some high-profile departures in the Premier League that saw clubs lose some of their longest-serving members.
Chelsea were among the worst-hit teams, with the west London club losing some of their senior players in their continued efforts to rebuild.
Cesar Azpilicueta, who had spent more than a decade at Stamford Bridge, was one such player to depart.
According to Euro Sport, the Spaniard left Chelsea after making over 500 appearances in the famous blue kit before penning a one-year contract with Atletico Madrid.
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FootballOn their part, Manchester United lost David de Gea, who was their longest-serving squad member, with the shotstopper departing after 12 years at Old Trafford.
Sports Briefnow takes a look at the longest-serving active player at every Premier League club :
Arsenal — Mohamed ElnenyThe Egypt international has spent close to seven years at the Emirates Stadium.
Elneny joined Arsenal in 2016.
Aston Villa — John McGinnThe Scottish man has made over 180 appearances for Aston Villa since he joined them in 2018.
Bournemouth — Adam SmithThe English defender has been at Bournemouth for nine years.
The 32-year-old joined the Cherries in 2014 from Derby County.
Brentford — Rico HenryRico Henry is the longest-serving squad member at the
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