Sergi Roberto leaves Barcelona after 18 years upon contract expiry

Barcelona have officially confirmed the departure of their captain, Sergi Roberto, after spending 18 years at the club. The versatile player will be leaving the first team after graduating from their La Masia academy.

The Spaniard is best remembered for his goal against PSG in the Champions League in 2017, helping Barcelona stage a 6-1 comeback at home in what came to be known as La Remontada.

Sergi Roberto leaves Barcelona after 23-24 season

A legend forever.
Visca Sergi Roberto, per sempre. pic.twitter.com/RKzBbaZmgY

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 11, 2024

Roberto played across a multitude of positions, sometimes as a right-back, sometimes as a central midfielder and even a winger when needed. His presence was important in the dressing room under Xavi Hernandez, establishing a leadership role and keeping ties with the club’s history and culture.

All in all, Sergi Roberto made 373 appearances for Barcelona, scoring 19 goals and providing 43 assists across all competitions. Now, he is considering a move to Fiorentina or Ajax in what will be the next chapter of his career.

He will be given an official farewell by the club today, August 12, 2024. Barcelona might turn to Jules Kounde to play another season at right-back, with the departure of Roberto leaving the club short-staffed in that position.