Marcel Desailly swapped Chelsea for Al-Gharafa way back in 2005 - a wave of international stars have plied their trade in the Qatar Stars League.
With the chance to play under managers like Xavi and Laurent Blanc being an attractive proposal for players coming to the end of the professional careers, a hefty pay packet is another notable incentive.
With Santi Cazorla choosing to swap Villarreal for Al Sadd back in 2020, he has thrived in the Middle East and scored a career best 13 goals in his debut season. Daily Star Sport has now taken a look at eight players who are currently playing in Qatar for the 2021/22 campaign, six of whom have been Premier League stars in the past.
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