Barcelona Captain Sergi Roberto Leaves Club After 14 Seasons

Barcelona confirmed on Sunday captain Sergi Roberto has left the club after 14 seasons with the Catalan giants.

The 32-year-old’s contract expired at the end of June but no decision had been made on his future until now.

Midfielder Sergi Roberto came through Barca’s La Masia academy and made his first team debut in 2010.

“Sergi Roberto has made his official departure from the Club where he has spent virtually his entire career, FC Barcelona. The first team captain’s contract came to an end at the conclusion of last season and via an emotional video published on his social media networks he has made his farewell to the Club public,” wrote the Catalan club in an official statement.

“Furthermore, the Catalan player will hold a farewell event at the Auditori 1899 at at the Club on Tuesday 13 August in the presence of president Joan Laporta.”

He was the unlikely hero of Barcelona’s stunning 6-1 comeback to beat Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last 16 in 2017, netting the final and decisive goal after the French side won 4-0 in the first leg.

“After 373 games, 25 trophies and an unforgettable goal, the footballer who arrived at La Masia at the age of 14 is leaving the club,” said Barcelona in a statement.

Sergi Roberto netted 19 times for Barcelona and won two Champions Leagues and seven La Liga titles among other silverware.

The versatile Spain international played mostly as a right-back in recent seasons as well as filling in elsewhere when required.

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