“I didn’t want to end my time at Barça without saying goodbye to you all, as you have always been there for me.”
To all the supporters: leaving the home which has taken care of
you for 14 years…A difficult, long-considered, decision. Phases in life
come to an end, changes of direction come along. I still have the same
enthusiasm for playing football and competing now as I did when I
arrived at Barcelona as a child. And that ambition, enthusiasm and the
circumstances in this sport have led me to Munich.
At Barcelona, I grew as a player and as a person. It sounds like a
cliché and is what people say in these circumstances, but it really is
the case. I would like to thank everyone at the club, at all levels.
Barça and the people there have given me everything, they have helped me
grow, mature and learn from both good and bad situations.
Thiago then continued by adding a special message of support and encouragement to his former manager, Tito Vilanova.
And to you Tito, a fighter…like we said to Abi (Éric Abidal):
‘Stones in the road? Keep them all, one day you will build a castle.’
No-one has any doubt you’ll come out ahead.
Thiago concluded by thanking Barcelona one final time.
A grateful hug and long live Barça!