7 Scottish Premiership transfer exits that turned disastrous from Bassey to Feruz, Jota and Boumsong

They came, they saw, they left. Jilted fans who have seen another hero leave Scotland are often accused of sour grapes. But sometimes the grass isn't always greener.

The money usually is, and it screams rather than talks, especially in Saudi Arabia. But shining in the Scottish Premiership doesn't necessarily translate into success elsewhere. That's no slight on our game – sometimes the brightest lights don't appreciate when they've got a good thing going and are a bit quick to jump ship.

It's hard to grudge anyone a life-changing move. Players will without fail back themselves to make an impact when stepping it up a level, even when historical evidence suggests it's going to be a tall order. But you can't just stay in Scotland for ever because it might be harder going elsewhere. Sometimes though, our wee league isn't such a bad way to make a living; trophies on offer, European football and a fanbase that cares deeply.

Record Sport looks at the stars whose light has dimmed after leaving the cinch.

The obvious and most topical example. Given what's happened since, it perhaps should have been no surprise in hindsight that the Saudi money men swooped for the Celtic winger. However, he was one of the first that they had in their cash rich crosshairs before the really big names started making the move.

The financial argument made it a no brainer. But no one could have foreseen the situation Jota now finds himself in. Al Ittihad either forgot or just didn't really care about the eight registered foreigners rule and have just axed Jota from their squad, leaving him on the sidelines. If their pursuit of Mo Salah is eventually successful, then there's little doubt Jota will move on in January.

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