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Forgotten Barcelona star owns insane business portfolio worth $300MILLION - three years on from being forced out of the club in ugly exit

Making it to the top level as a professional footballer not only raises a player's profile but also ensures that they are in a strong financial position.

However, that does not guarantee that players are set for life with a host of notorious names such as John Barnes and David James going bankrupt following their retirement from the sport.

One former Barcelona star has managed to ensure he will not fall victim to the same fate after making business investments.

He made 44 appearances for the Blaugrana during a two-year stint at the Nou Camp from 2020 to 2022.