Former Barcelona striker Lionel Messi reached out on social media to congratulate captain and midfielder Sergi Roberto, who recently announced his departure from the Catalan club.
Wis🎀hing you luck in your new stage! I wish you the best S��ergi Roberto.
Lionel Messi
On August 11, FC Barcelona's press service officially anno﷽unced the departure of their homegrown player, who had been part of the fir🦩st team since November 2010. Despite his contract expiring on June 30, the midfielder had hoped for a new deal, continuing his training on an individual regimen.
During his time with the Blaugrana, Sergi Roberto became a seven-time La Liga champio🦂n, a two-time UEFA Champions League winner, and a UEFA Super Cup holder. ꦗHis market value is estimated at 2.5 million euros, according to Transfermarkt.
Earlier reports indic꧂ated that German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen may become the new captain of Barcelona for the 2024/25 season following Sergi Roberto's exit from the team.