Sergi Roberto will say goodbye to the club he loves. Despite having played 14 seasons in the first team, the captain's history at FC Barcelona dates back to 2006, when he arrived at La Masia and began to establish himself as one of the players with the most experience in Barcelona. In 2024, he will say goodbye to the club without being able to fulfil his dream: to play the first game at the new Spotify Camp Nou.
Without a contract with Barça, the player has been training alone at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, while he looks for a club where he can continue his career. But before leaving Barcelona, he will receive a well-deserved farewell tribute at the Auditori 1899 of the still remodelled Camp Nou on 13 August at noon. The president, Joan Laporta, will be present at this event, along with members of the board, colleagues and former colleagues.
At the press conference, the player will try to put into words what all the years he has lived as a player for the Blaugrana team have meant to him. Sergi says goodbye with an enviable list of achievements that very few can achieve. The Reus native was part of two great eras for the culé team in the 21st century, with Pep Guardiola's last Champions League and the European Cup won with Luis Enrique.
Since he made his debut, the Spaniard has played 373 games for Barcelona. He has scored 19 goals, the most important being the final goal in the 6-1 comeback against PSG in the round of 16 of the 2016/17 Champions League. He will leave Barcelona with 7 League titles, 2 Champions Leagues, 6 Copa del Reys, 2 Club World Cups, 6 Spanish Super Cups and 2 European Super Cups.
What does the future hold for Sergi Roberto?
As he has not yet contemplated retirement, the Spaniard is expected to decide his future before August 30, the date on which the transfer market closes. According to Spanish media, he has received up to five offers from teams such as Girona, Valencia or Sevilla. However, what he is particularly excited about is being able to play in the Premier League, so he would prioritise English clubs over others. His departure from Barcelona will leave the number '20' shirt available, which could end up being chosen by Dani Olmo, the brand new signing for the Catalans.