Not even two words in, Suárez broke into tears

Luis Suárez has a new team. Atletico Madrid have signed him. He is happy to start a new journey, but also sad about what he leaves behind at Camp Nou.

At the farewell ceremony, Bartomeu thanked him for his time with FC Barcelona. Immediately afterwards, he gave the floor to Luis Suárez, but he broke down in tears.

He had barely begun to speak when he cracked. Emotion overcame Luis Suárez who, amidst tears, tried to recover his composure.

"This is very difficult for me, it is an unexpected event and I have nothing prepared. I can only thank the club from the beginning that trusted me in 2014 about the conditions I had," the Uruguayan finally managed to say.

He leaves with a suitcase full of experiences. "I take great the friendships I've made with me. The good things we have enjoyed very much, the bad things even more. I keep everything that is beautiful, that my children have seen me lift a trophy, score goals in Barcelona. I am grateful to the fans for all the love they have given me since the beginning. To the Barca fans, I say that I am forever one of them," he continued.

 

September 24, 2020