Ever fancied living life like a Premier League footballer? We take a look inside four homes currently on the market that are either currently owned or have been owned by some of football's biggest stars.
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Robin van Persie
After the high profile departures of Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas, Arsenal fans could be forgiven for getting twitchy at the news that Robin van Persie has just put his British home up for sale.
We're pretty sure the recently-appointed captain is going nowhere though - more likely he's treating himself and wife Bouchra to an upgrade after his on-the-field promotion. Whatever his reasons, Robin's plush £1.4 million home in Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire is now available for anyone looking for decadant lifestyle of a modern footballer.
Gallery: take a closer look at Robin van Persie's £1.4 million home
Joey Barton
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It's fair to say Joey Barton is one of the game's more colourful characters. Following his much-talked-about summer move from Newcastle to QPR this summer, the Huyton-born midfield is now looking to sell his £1.4 million-valued home in the north-east as he looks to settle in the capital.
Reports suggest that Barton recently bought a Banksy original to put in the office of his new home. We're not quite sure about some of the artwork he's gone for here, however. But judge for yourself.
Gallery: step into Joey Barton's £1.4 million detached house
Phil Neville: £3.75 million
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At the time it went on sale in November 2010, property website Rightmove described this flat as the most expensive in Manchester. Unfortunately for Phil, it appears to still be on the market - it seems like the credit crunch is hitting Britain's richest after all.
For the best part of £4 million, you'll get 4,950 square feet of real estate with expansive views across the city. Oh, and enough parking space to squeeze in five classic cars
Gallery: take a look inside Phil Neville's £3.75 million apartment
David Beckham
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Back in his Manchester United days, Becks, like many at the club, owned a posh Cheshire home. This gorgeous Grade II property was home to the Beckhams in the noughties, and is now on the market for £2.25 million - a relative pittance when you compare it to the former England captain's £135 million worth today.
Nonetheless, the home is still pretty exclusive, and boasts a 35-foot long indoor swimming pool, among other mod-cons. Part of the reason the couple are likely to have chosen the property is its secluded location - at the end of a private road in Nether Alderley, it's a relative haven from the press.
Gallery: take a tour round David Beckham's £2.25 million former home
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