Following five unforgettable years on Merseyside, Fabinho decided to pack his bags and take his talents to the Middle East. The Brazilian midfielder has left Liverpool for Al-Ittihad on a reported €46.7 million deal, agreeing to a three-year contract with the Saudi Arabian giants.
At 29, the veteran player is seizing the opportunity to land a lucrative salary before he hangs them up, joining the likes of Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante at his new club. Fabinho enjoyed a fruitful stint at Anfield, where he played a pivotal role in the Reds’ Premier and Champions League successes in recent years. That’s why he didn’t want to leave without sending an emotional message to the Liverpool fans.
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Fabinho’s emotional farewell message to Liverpool fans
“Today I leave my home,” Fabinho wrote on social media. “It’s been five years wearing this jersey and always with the greatest honour and happiness possible. Since day one at Liverpool, I’ve been embraced by everyone. What I saw inside this club, the relationship between the people there, made me feel like family.
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 1, 2023
“In these five years, I grew as a player, as a man, I made dreams come true… With that jersey, I won every title a player can dream of. Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup… Thanks to Liverpool, I reached my highest level and played a World Cup. Thanks to Liverpool, I fulfilled my dream of walking into a stadium with my son in my arms. Thanks to Liverpool, I played in the best stadium in the world, with the best atmosphere in the world, which is Anfield. Thanks to Liverpool, I lived the biggest match of my life, the comeback against Barcelona, which was only possible thanks to Anfield. That moment will always be in my memory.
“I love what this crowd represents for the club. This love relationship between the club and the fans has always impressed me. And I can say without fear that “You’ll never walk alone”, after that match, alongside our fans, was the most defining moment of my career with Liverpool. I say this with a heart full of joy: I love this club. Thank you, Reds, for everything we’ve experienced together. You will never walk alone.”
Fabinho became a fan favorite during his time in Liverpool, with whom he made 219 appearances and scored 11 goals. Besides, he won every competition he’s played in: Premier League (1), Champions League (1), FA Cup (1), Community Shield (1), EFL Cup (1), and the UEFA Super Cup (1).
