Marcos Alonso has sent a goodbye message to fans after he completed a free transfer to Barcelona following an agreement to terminate his Chelsea contract.
The Spanish defender spent six years at Stamford Bridge, winning the Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup in that time. football.london understands the Blues were willing to let Alonso leave the club this summer, with the return of Ben Chilwell and signing of Marc Cucurella pushing the 31-year-old further down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.
Barcelona were interested in signing Chelsea club captain Cesar Azpilicueta as well as Alonso this summer, but the former signed a contract extension and ended speculation surrounding his future. The Spanish left-back fell out with Chelsea legend Frank Lampard after being brought off at half time of a 3-3 draw against West Bromwich Albion and it wasn't until Thomas Tuchel took charge that he was brought back into the fold.
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Following his move to the Camp Nou, Alonso has posted a goodbye message to Chelsea fans on social media. The statement read: "Can’t thank you enough for the six years we spent together. It’s been a real honour to defend the blue colour around the world and to write the history of this great club.
"Special mention to Mr. Roman Abramovich and Antonio Conte for giving me the chance at the very beginning. All the people at the club, stadium and training ground thank you. Managers, teammates, medical staff lead by Dr. Paco Biosca, kitmen etc… it was a pleasure to share the changing room with you all these years.
"Of course, to the fans thank you for your support since day one. It’s thanks to you that Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in the world so keep the blue flag flying high. Yours forever, running down the left wing for you. M."
Alonso excelled for the Blues in the left-wing back role and proved to be clinical from set-pieces, popping up with crucial goals throughout his time at Stamford Bridge. The Spaniard decided to terminate his contract and begin a new challenge with Barcelona after coming to a mutual agreement with Chelsea on deadline day.
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