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Two days after officially announcing his exit from FC Barcelona, departing club captain Sergi Roberto bid goodbye to the club of his life in an emotional farewell ceremony at Auditori 1899 today.
The event was attended by almost all the current Barcelona players, along with club legends like Xavi Hernandez, Carles Puyol, and Gerard Pique, as well as club officials like Joan Laporta and Rafa Yuste.
Sergi Roberto’s speech
Before he answered the questions from the media, Roberto gave an emotional speech during which he highlighted what La Masia and Barcelona meant to him as well as thanked everyone at the club, fans and his family.
“In recent years I have seen teammates say goodbye and today it’s my turn. I’ve been a Culé since I was a child, at the age of 14 I fulfilled the dream of wearing the shirt and I lived every moment as the last because I didn’t know how long it would last,” he said.
“After two years going back and forth to Reus I went to live at La Masia and those were the best years of my life. I made friends there and grew up learning the values of this club. La Masia is and will be the great value of this club.”
Continuing, he added: “Who would have thought that I would play 373 games for the club of my life and be the first captain, taking over from Messi, Busi, Xavi and company.
“To the fans, I would have liked to say goodbye on the pitch but I will be eternally grateful for your support over the years, where we have experienced unforgettable moments. I will always carry you in my heart.”
Roberto leaves Barcelona after 18 years. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)
Roberto then proceeded to wish the best for his now former teammates and thanked his family, before saying:
“I leave proud, I have given everything for 18 years and Barça is and will be the club of my life. This period is coming to an end but I’m sure our paths will cross again. Visca el Barça.”
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Source link : https://barcauniversal.com/sergi-roberto-bids-emotional-farewell-to-barcelona-la-masia-is-the-heart-of-this-club/
Author : Michel Durant
Publish date : 2024-08-13 10:59:58
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