An emotional Gini Wijnaldum held back tears after playing his last game for Liverpool.
The Dutchman will leave Anfield on a free transfer this summer after five years with Liverpool, in which he won the Premier League and Champions League.
Speaking after the 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, Barcelona-linked Wijnaldum said: “I’m fighting against tears right now. The people in Liverpool have shown me love during the five years. I will miss them, you know?”
“I hope to have played many more years for the club but unfortunately things went different. I have to start a new adventure.
“I knew I went to a big club. I remember that I was sitting in the living room and the manager said when I come to Liverpool we would win prizes. I am happy it went that well. It would have been really painful to leave the club without any.
“It’s really special. Since I’ve joined the fans have sung my name. Week-in, week-out they saw I was giving 100% to give everything for this club. That’s what the supporters want to see and that’s what they appreciate from me. It is something I’m going to miss.”
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