After 18 Years, Captain Sergi Roberto Leaves Barcelona

Jakarta, Todaysgist.com – Sergi Roberto has officially parted ways with Barcelona, ​​the club he has defended for 18 years after his contract was not extended.

The 32-year-old midfielder’s contract expired in June, but Barcelona only decided not to offer him a new deal in recent days.

“Roberto has officially bid farewell to the club he has played for throughout his career, FC Barcelona. The first team captain’s contract expired at the end of last season,” Barcelona wrote on Monday (12/8/2024).

Barcelona has scheduled a farewell event for Tuesday (13/8/2024) at 12.00 local time. The event will be attended by Barcelona President Joan Laporta and a number of Barcelona players.

The midfielder bid farewell in a farewell video uploaded to his social media accounts.

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“Cules (Barcelona fans’ nickname), it’s time to say thank you for all the journey we’ve been through together. Thank you to the club, to all the staff and the fans who have made this 18-year journey the best. Visca Barca forever,” said Sergi Roberto.

Sergi Roberto joined Barcelona’s “La Masia” academy at the age of 14 and has now left the club at the age of 32.

Roberto first made his senior Barcelona debut in November 2010 in the Copa del Rey. He only officially became part of the senior team in the 2013/14 season.

During 11 years in the senior team, Sergi Roberto made a total of 373 appearances and scored 19 goals in all competitions.

His achievements are extraordinary. Sergi Roberto won a total of 25 trophies for Barcelona, ​​including two Champions League titles and seven La Liga titles.