Tributes have continued for Sergio Busquets, who announced on Wednesday that he will be leaving Barcelona at the end of the season, following the expiration of his current contract.
Lionel Messi is among those to have paid tribute to Busquets, whose 18-year association with Barcelona will come to an end this summer. He has been joined by Luka Modric, who have competed against the Barca skipper for the last 11 years in El Clasico.
Modric took to Twitter to pay tribute to Busquets, calling him “one of the best midfielders that he has ever played against.”
Busquets played in 48 El Clasico fixtures for Barcelona, the most of anyone for either them or Real Madrid, with many of those being against Modric.
Busquets and Modric are widely considered to be two of the best midfielders of their generation, and they have lit up El Clasico at various points over the years. The former will be a big miss for Barcelona in the fixture.
vupaemprz
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Thank you modric
PiyushVerma
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busqets is like unique i cant find anyone like him total diamond 💎
ifémî
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Former Spain manager Vicente del Bosque: “You watch the game, you don’t see Busquets. But if you watch Busquets, you’ll see the whole game." One of the all-time greats 🧠
GregMillberg
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Legend Recognize Legend... To be honest Busquets is one of a kind. You can't find his type in Transfer Market.
dodadknosu
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Indeed, we are going to miss this priceless midfielder
Jamdiklrz
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Sergio is a legend. I always adore him even if he is a rival. I’ll miss seeing him in the Barca shirt
demo1
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You will forever remain in our hearts 💔
zumadeilnr
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Thank you for dedicating your life to Barca Busquets. 18yrs in soccer is like a lifetime. Average for most players is 3 to 4yrs and they disappear. Thank you for scoring those important goals when opposition diffence blocks our strikers. You are indeed a legend. Your blood will forever be blue and red/garnet. Wishing you a happy retirement or semi-retirement. Salute!
marquesking
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He did the heavy lifting while Xavi and Iniesta took the praises. This will be a big loss for Barcelona and they'll suffer the effects in the coming season again