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"Barcelona" defender Gerard Pique did not spare compliments for his team mate Carles Puyol.
The captain of the Catalan team announced this week that he will leave the team after the season. Defender G. Pique was shocked by this news.
"The day has come, but you are still young. Maybe that's life, but it's hard to imagine "Barça" without you," - wrote the Spaniard on his social media account.
"When I remember the victories in Rome and Paris, the first thing I see is you, lifting the trophy. At Wembley Stadium, you honored Eric Abidal - this gesture makes you a great man.
Our generation does not know the "Barcelona" team without Carles Puyol in the defense, wearing the number 5 jersey and representing the captain's armband. Everything will be different.
We met six years ago. You were the symbol of the club, and I was a young man ready to conquer the world.
From the first day, we clicked perfectly. With you, I felt safe, I knew that if things didn't go well for me, you would help me. You are my guardian angel.
I want you to know that I will miss our talks in the locker room, your advice, and, most importantly, your strong voice on the field.
You are unique. I laugh when people tell me that "Barça" is looking to buy a new Puyol. Let them search, because they will never find someone like you," - the Spaniard did not spare praise for the 35-year-old team captain.
Carles Puyol made his debut in the main team in 1999 in a match against "Real Valladolid."
