The announcement that Sergio Busquets is leaving FC Barcelona has had a huge impact on the sports world. His three fellow captains, Sergi Roberto, Jordi Alba and Ter Stegen and spoken out about what they tag as "sad, difficult news."
They also stress how much they will miss an irreplaceable part of the Barça machine. After 18 years all spent at the same club, a lot of professionals have described him as example for everyone and in every way, and wish all the very best to somebody who has helped to bring such success to the team he loves.
Club president Joan Laporta also had plenty to say about "an exemplary player and person who is part of the club crest."
Reactions from the world of sport
Different sports personalities who were quick to have something to say about the departure of a club great included former players Carles Puyol, Andrés Iniesta, Gerard Piqué, Neymar, Bojan Krkic, Marc Bartra and Gerard Deulofeu.
Other top sports stars like Sergio Lozano, Àlex Roca, Pau Gasol and Àlex Márquez also used social media to express their feelings about the news.
