Spanish midfielder Sergi Roberto announced his departure from FC Barcelona on Sunday, a club where he was a member for the last 18 years but where he will not continue next season, “proud to have given everything” during this time by winning “all possible titles.”
“Culers, the time has come to thank you for this journey we have made together. My story with Barça began when I was 14, from Reus to Barcelona, fulfilling the dream of wearing the Blaugrana shirt. Passing through La Masìa, where I lived my best years, and where I learned all the values as a player and as a person,” he said in a video on his account on the social network ‘X’.
The Barça captain had to renew his contract to stay at the club of his life, but he will finally take a new path taking with him “unique experiences with the first team.” “From my debut to being captain, winning all the possible titles. I have shared a dressing room with my idols and the best players and coaches in the world. A privilege. I leave proud, proud of having given everything for 18 years, putting the interests of the club and the team above my own,” he added in that video with images of his career.
Barça have announced on their official website the farewell of their first captain after his contract expired, announcing an official farewell on Tuesday 13 August at 12.00, in an event at the Auditori 1899 which will be attended by the president, Joan Laporta, and which can be followed live on Barça One.
The Reus native has accumulated 373 matches with the first team, playing in different positions, mainly in midfield but also at right back. Roberto scored 19 goals, especially the one that completed the historic comeback against PSG in the Champions League, and in total he won 25 titles.
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