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From Cesc Fabregas to Fran Merida, the La Masia youngsters who left Barcelona for the Premier League… and how they've got on since

The only way is down once you leave Barcelona.

Try telling that to Cesc Fabregas and Hector Bellerin, who heard London calling and left the Nou Camp to make it big in the Premier League.

It doesn't work out for everyone however. Gerard Deulofeu packed his bags for Milan this week after failing to become a fixture at Everton. Sportsmail looks at the kids who left Barcelona to make it in the Premier League.

La Masia training facility is known as one of the greatest youth academies in world football
La Masia training facility is known as one of the greatest youth academies in world football
Gerardu00a0Deulofeu is the latest La Masia graduate to secure another transfer, this time going from Premier League outfit Everton to Serie A's AC Milan
Gerard Deulofeu is the latest La Masia graduate to secure another transfer, this time going from Premier League outfit Everton to Serie A's AC Milan
Cesc Fabregas (bottom left) and Gerard Pique (top 2nd left) line up for Barca's youth team
Cesc Fabregas (bottom left) and Gerard Pique (top 2nd left) line up for Barca's youth team

Marc Muniesa

He looked like he'd been handmade by Pep Guardiola when he first dropped off the conveyor belt at Barcelona's talent factory.