The 8 players let go by Barcelona in the summer – & how they’ve fared since

Barcelona made a few high-profile additions to their squad this summer as they look to defend their La Liga title, but we wanted to know how those who left Camp Nou have fared since their departures.

The likes of Ilkay Gundogan, Oriel Romeu, Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix all arrived at Barcelona as Xavi looked to keep Real Madrid at bay in Spain, while improving on last season's disappointing Champions League performances.

But we've taken a look at the 8 players that Barcelona let go in the summer and checked out how they've fared since.

Busquets was given an emotional farewell upon leaving Barcelona at the end of last season. Quite right too, considering the midfielder is Barcelona's third all-time appearance-maker and won over 30 trophies with the club.

He joined former team-mate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and has appeared in all but one of their matches since his arrival. Not bad for 35.

Busquets is also enjoying life in America. “Yes, it's been wonderful [living in Miami.] The people have treated us so well,” he said in a recent interview.

“Different than Europe, but it's an easy way of life.”

Alba was also unable to resist Miami, moving to America after 11 years and 459 appearances for Barcelona.

“Jordi is an accomplished, dynamic and experienced player that we're excited to acquire to continue bolstering our squad,” Inter Miami sporting director Chris Henderson said.

“He has proven for over a decade that he is one of the best full-backs in the sport due to both his defensive solidity and capacity to contribute in the attack.”

The European Championship-winning defender was unable to help Miami make the MLS play-offs, but did contribute this lovely goal to the footballing zeitgeist.

After agreeing to terminate his Barcelona