So David Luiz, a natural leader who inspires others to follow in his footsteps, has jumped across London from Chelsea to Arsenal for the paltry sum of £8m.
It may not be the big money move that some fans were hoping for, but the Brazilian centre back is exactly what Arsenal need - and the good news is that he hasn't exactly broken the bank.
Furthermore, this surely means defensive woes for Chelsea in the upcoming season - another benefit for Unai Emery's side.
Nicolas Anelka, Ashley Cole, Cesc Fabregas, Olivier Giroud. Arsenal fans have become accustomed to seeing some of their best players make the switch to Stamford Bridge, causing great pain over the years.