Marcos Alonso has confirmed his exit from Chelsea after 6years, with a farewell message to fans, managers, backroom staff, and former owner Roman Abramovich.
It was reported on Thursday by world-renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano that Marcos Alonso is headed to Barcelona, after his agent and Chelsea agreed to terminate his contract with the London club.
Fabrizio Romano in a post on his official social media handle on Thursday stated that Marcos Alonso has left Chelsea by terminating the contract on mutual consent, as expected. He will be unveiled as new Barça player in the morning (Friday).
Alonso taking to his official social media to confirm this news, shared a farewell message to Chelsea and fans saying:
“I Can’t thank you enough for the 6-years we spent together. It’s been a real honour to defend the blue colour around the world and to write the history of this great club. Special mention to Mr Roman Abramovicvh and Antonio Conte for giving me the chance at the very beginning. All the people at the club, stadium and training ground thank you. Managers, teammates, medical staff led by Dr Paco Biosca, Kitmen etc…it was a pleasure to share the changing room with you all these years. And of course to the fans thank you for your support since day 1. It’s thanks to you that Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in the world so keep the blue flag flying high. Yours forever, running down the left wing for you,” he said.