7 ft Lakers Legend Shows Respect to ‘Barcelona Legend’ Sergio Busquets Following Big Emotional Announcement

It is an emotional and sad day for FC Barcelona fans, staff, and players alike. Team Captain and Legendary Spaniard, Sergio Busquets has announced his departure from the club after 15 remarkable years. Although Barcelona’s manager, Xavi wants him to stay for one more season, the 34-year-old veteran is firm in his decision to leave at the end of this season.

The humble Busquets has garnered himself the title of ‘Barcelona Legend’ due to the immense contributions he had to the club’s rise to glory. Following this emotional announcement, former NBA superstar Pau Gasol also showed his appreciation for Busquets.

Pau Gasol’s message to Sergio Busquets

The 7-foot-tall Spaniard, Pau Gasol has had an amazing career in NBA, winning two NBA Championships with the LA Lakers. Now the Lakers legend took to Twitter to display his respect for the Barcelona legend, Busquets. Gasol shared FC Barcelona’s special video package, paying homage to Busquets.

He did so with the caption “eternal,” accompanied by heart emojis in the Barcelona colors and an adorable tag for Busquets himself. With this post, Gasol paid his utmost respect for the magnitude of Busquets’ achievements.

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During his time in Barcelona, Busquets has collected more than 30 trophies in total, winning 8 La Liga titles, 3 Champions League crowns, and 7 Copas Del Rey among many other accolades. The ‘eternal’ bestowal that Gasol gave to Busquets is more than befitting and fully deserved. However, this raises the question of what’s next for the former World Cup winner.

What’s next for the Barcelona legend

As Sergio Busquets plans to depart FC Barcelona at the end of the season, his next destination is yet to be determined. The answer to this might be the MLS side Inter Miami. Inter Miami, owned by David Beckham, has already expressed interest in signing the star since the January transfer window.

This could be a viable option now that he’s set to move on from Barcelona. As with any transfer possibility, there are other parties interested in acquiring Busquets’ services, including some Saudi Arabian teams. His next destination is not yet confirmed but we can expect an official announcement soon.

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