Sergi Roberto is set to announce his departure from FC Barcelona as a free agent. This announcement marks the end of an 18-year association with the club. A farewell ceremony is scheduled at Auditori 1899 within the Spotify Camp Nou.
- Sergi Roberto will leave FC Barcelona as a free agent.
- His departure ends an 18-year association with the club.
- A farewell ceremony is scheduled at Auditori 1899 within the Spotify Camp Nou.
Overview
Sergi Roberto, a long-serving player at FC Barcelona, is set to announce his departure from the club as a free agent. This marks the end of an 18-year association with the Catalan giants, having joined the club’s youth academy, La Masia, in 2006.
Career Statistics
- Full Name: Sergi Roberto Carnicer
- Date of Birth: February 7, 1992
- Position: Midfielder/Right-back
- Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Barcelona Career:
- Years Active: 2010-2024
- Appearances: 316 (La Liga)
- Goals: 12 (La Liga)
- Assists: 37 (La Liga)
- Trophies Won:
- La Liga: 6 titles
- Copa del Rey: 6 titles
- UEFA Champions League: 2 titles
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2 titles
- UEFA Super Cup: 2 titles
- Spanish Super Cup: 5 titles
Previous Transfers and Fees
Sergi Roberto has spent his entire professional career at Barcelona, having been promoted from the youth ranks. There have been no transfer fees associated with his career as he has not moved clubs since joining Barcelona’s youth setup.
Departure Context
Roberto’s contract with Barcelona expired on June 30, 2024. Despite initial hopes of a contract extension, the departure of manager Xavi Hernandez and the arrival of Hansi Flick led to uncertainties about his future at the club. Roberto had been training at the club’s facilities but was not part of Flick’s plans for the upcoming season.
In recent weeks, Roberto had been holding out for a potential return to Barcelona, even turning down offers from Premier League clubs. However, it became clear that he would not be re-registered with the team, leading to the decision for a clean break.
A farewell ceremony is scheduled to take place at Auditori 1899 within the Spotify Camp Nou, where Roberto will officially announce his departure.
Relevant Stories and Context
- Farewell Ceremony: A farewell ceremony for Sergi Roberto is scheduled for Tuesday at Auditori 1899 within the Spotify Camp Nou.
- Premier League Interest: Roberto had received interest from several Premier League clubs but chose to wait for a potential return to Barcelona.
- Training at Barcelona: Despite not being part of the official squad, Roberto continued to train at Barcelona’s facilities, hoping for a resolution that would see him stay at the club.
🔵🔴👋🏻 Sergi Roberto will announce his departure from Barcelona as free agent in the next 24h. https://t.co/ZqVIpjoQFP
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 11, 2023
Sources
- Football España – Confirmed: Sergi Roberto will not re-join Barcelona, farewell ceremony scheduled
- Yardbarker – Confirmed: Sergi Roberto will not re-join Barcelona, farewell ceremony scheduled
