After months of increasing inevitability, the relegation picture was completed in the Premier League with four games to spare as Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town drop into the Championship.
Despite their overwhelmingly disappointing attempts to preserve their top-flight status, each team possesses several talented individuals and we've picked out five players who are deserving of another crack in the Premier League.
Liam Delap cut the figure of a man possessed amid Ipswich Town's plight and the striker has certainly enhanced his reputation during his maiden top-flight season.
To reach double-figures for any forward in the Premier League is an achievement not to be sniffed at and a return of 12 goals and two assists for a relegated outfit deserves immense praise.
An array of clubs have been alerted to Delap's reported £30m release clause and the former Manchester City academy product has warranted a high-profile move this summer.
Suffering the ignominy of a third relegation with a third different club, Aaron Ramsdale will be keen to ensure his next transfer doesn't result in the same fate.
Ramsdale ranks top of the pile for saves per 90 and the 26-year-old has been a shining light in a bleak campaign for Southampton.
Acquiring a goalkeeper of Ramsdale's calibre is far too good an opportunity for several Premier League clubs to pass up.
The latest asset to roll off Southampton's esteemed production line, the Saints's reported £100m valuation of Tyler Dibling indicates how highly-regarded the fleet-footed winger is.
Breaking into Russell Martin's starting XI at the start of the campaign, Dibling flaunts the persona of a Premier League star and some of the world's biggest clubs have sat up and taken note.
Predominantly operating on the right flank, the 19-year-old is capable of fulfilling duties as a No.10 and his potential is seemingly limitless.
Leicester City's barren run in front of goal does not reflect well on any of their attacking players but if one individual merits acclaim, it's Bilal El Khannouss.
The Belgium-born Morocco international was purchased from Genk for a £21m fee and Leicester may yet be able to record a profit on El Khannouss despite their impending demotion to the second tier.
Boasting fabulous dribbling ability and intelligent movement, El Khannouss will be hoping his next venture will enable him to deliver a better return of two goals and two assists.
Kyle Walker-Peters' expiring contract means a Premier League switch this summer appears a formality.
Adept at playing on either flank, the full-back is an accomplished defender who can progress the ball forward effectively through either a run or a pass.
A number of clubs are already believed to be queuing up for his services and Walker-Peters' contract situation means he should have the pick of the bunch.