Goalkeeper Shares Heartfelt X Post, Citing “Mixed Feelings” After 12 Seasons at Camp Nou
In a move that marks the end of an era at the Camp Nou, FC Barcelona captain Marc-André ter Stegen has bid an emotional farewell to the club after agreeing to a loan move to Catalan neighbors Girona for the remainder of the season.
The German goalkeeper, whose 12-year tenure was defined by both brilliance and frustrating inconsistency, announced his departure in a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. His message, addressed to fans, teammates, and the club, opened with a tone of poignant reflection.
“Today is my last day this season with my teammates and the staff at FC Barcelona, and I truly have mixed feelings,” ter Stegen wrote. “So many memories and emotions are running through me right now. For nearly 12 years, this club, and especially this locker room, has been my home. A place where I’ve grown as a player and as a person, and where I’ve lived unforgettable moments.”
He expressed profound gratitude for his time in Barcelona, stating, “I feel deeply grateful and proud. I love this club, this city, and this region. They carry a feeling inside me that will never fade. Your support over all these years has been incredible, thank you from my heart.”
The 31-year-old also shared a personal note to his colleagues, writing, “To the locker room: thank you for so many years shared, for the daily life together, the laughs, the battles, and the respect. I carry you with me.” He highlighted the significance of his captaincy, adding, “I’ve had the immense honor of wearing the captain’s armband, something I will carry with me forever.”
Looking ahead, ter Stegen signaled his readiness for a new challenge within Catalonia. “Now my journey continues in Catalunya, and I’m really looking forward to what’s ahead,” he wrote. He concluded by wishing his former club well: “I wish you all the best for the rest of the season and hope to see many more trophies lifted. See you soon.💙❤️”
Ter Stegen’s relationship with the Barcelona faithful had grown strained in recent seasons. While he was a cornerstone of the team that won La Liga under Xavi Hernández, his performances in crucial Champions League matches often drew criticism, and recurring injuries hampered his later years, prompting the club’s decision.
His public farewell evokes complex emotions for supporters, who must now reconcile recent frustrations with the memory of his many match-winning saves and title contributions. While the loan deal means a permanent departure is not yet certain, his heartfelt message underscores a significant step away from the club he called home for over a decade.
For now, the focus shifts to Montilivi. Barcelona fans will watch as their former captain looks to reclaim his best form at Girona and solidify his place in the German national team, closing one heartfelt chapter while hoping for a positive new beginning just down the road.
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