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THE PLAYER LEAVES AFTER 18 YEARS IN THE CLUB

Exciting goodbye to a legend! This was Sergi Roberto's farewell to FC Barcelona

Published:13/08/2024 - 15:29h

Updated:13/08/2024 - 15:29h

Sergi Roberto officially said goodbye to Barça. In an exciting event, where he was accompanied by legends like Pique, Puyol and Xavi, the footballer said goodbye to the club in tears and left a 'clue' about his next destination

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After 18 years at FC Barcelona, ​​where 14 of them were as a first team player, Sergi Roberto has officially said goodbye to the club. An example of work, sacrifice and Barcelona fandom, the midfielder said goodbye through tears in an emotional ceremony held at the Auditori 1899. Accompanied by legends such as and former teammates such as Piqué, Puyol and Xavi Hernández, members of the board, led by Joan Laporta, and the Barça squad, the footballer reviewed his entire life in the Catalan entity.

The president of the institution opened the event with a brief but sentimental speech, in which he emotionally expressed his esteem for a player who has defended the Barça shirt from Cadet B to becoming captain of the first team. "As president, I would like to tell you that you are an example to follow, history of Barça, of the treasure we have. You are a symbol and you have been exemplary. You have gone through all the club's lower categories. I only have words of gratitude for your exemplary behavior and for your words that you have always dedicated to the club. You have returned it to us with insistence, talent and with an ability to overcome difficult times," Joan assured, later remarking that "Barça is your home."

With 25 titles under his belt and having worn the Barça jersey in 373 games, being the twenty-third player in number of official matches for the club, Sergi has earned the status of legend. After a sentimental video, the footballer spoke after Laporta and gave a moving speech during which he could not contain his tears. "In recent years I have seen how legends of the club were saying goodbye and today it is my turn," the midfielder began his speech.

Proclaiming himself a "culé by birth", the player recalled his beginnings at the club, and wanted to emphasize the importance of La Masia."At the age of 14 I fulfilled my dream of wearing this shirt. After two years of traveling, I went to live in the old Masia, sleeping in rooms inside the Camp Nou, without a doubt the best years of my life. The masia is the heart of this club. There I learned the values ​​of this club and I grew as a footballer and as a person," he said.

Thanks, his future and a 'blow' to the board

When it came time to thank him, Roberto remembered those who are part of the club. "Thanks to presidents, to all the coaches I have had, directors, delegates, medical service, delegates, material managers, staff, a long list of people who make it possible for this club to function," he said, to continue with a message "to my teammates, you have a bright future ahead of you, from now on you have one more follower, who will celebrate each title like another culé."

Subsequently, he said goodbye to the fans, but not before leaving a 'message' to the club for the way in which his departure was carried out. "I would have liked to say goodbye on the field, but I will always be grateful for your support and for the demands that have made me be the player I am. I will carry you in my heart", concluding by stating that "Barça is and will always be the club of my life. Surely our paths will meet again."

Questioned by journalist Marc Brau, host of the event, but without questions from the media, Sergi spoke about his future and gave a 'clue' about it, making it clear that he will not wear the shirt of another team in the City. Count."I am leaving happy and grateful because I have given everything to the club of my life. Now we will begin a new stage in another team and in another city, but I am sure that one day we will meet again in the future," he commented.

His best moments at the club and a message to the youth players

When asked about the best moment of his career in the entity, Sergi confessed that "although entering the Bernabéu was special, the debut in the first team was against Ceuta and it is one of the objectives, that is the most important day of all in my career. Along with the debut, being captain of the team has been the second most important aspect. I had idols who were captains, Puyol, Xavi, Andrés, Leo, Sergio Busquets... now I leave it in good hands, in good hands. Marc's hands."

In addition, he remembered his legendary goal against PSG and that it meant a historic comeback in the Champions League. "It is a goal that I will always remember for what it has meant for the Barcelona fans. It is one of the most incredible moments I have experienced on a field and among the fans. I was lucky enough to be there and it turned into a magical night. The fans He will always remember that goal and everything that game meant," he said.

Finally, being one of the greatest examples of La Masia, Sergi left a clear and forceful message for the youth players. "La Masia is the heart of the club. We have incredible players and they must be patient. We always spoke with my parents that at Barça they have to fire you, you don't have to leave. If the young players want to fulfill their dream, to work and push because they are in the biggest club in the world and they will surely end up having some opportunity. It is worth making this effort to stay here," he concluded.

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