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Originally Posted by RobsonLegend

Saw this bit shortly before Moscow as part of one of the articles surrounding the then-rumored move:



Based on that, I decided "So long, Pique." With an attitude like that, there wasn't much choice, really: either let him go and "ignore him" to show "unhappiness," or try to persuade him to stay in the week leading up to a Champions' League final and then be accused of being "overbearing" or whatever. Obviously, the final was the chief priority by miles.

I think this would be the accurate picture of Pique:

Pique: Thanks for everything

Gerard Pique this week agreed to join former club Barcelona, but before he left he asked ManUtd.com to publish a letter of thanks to the club, staff and fans...

I didn't want to say goodbye without thanking all the club personnel, including the football equipment manager, masseuses, secretaries, coaches, and especially my team mates, who have always treated me well and played a vital role in my development, both as a football player and more importantly, on a personal level.

Obviously I would have liked to play more this season, but I must say that despite some difficult decisions, the manager has always treated me in an exceptional manner, for which I am extremely grateful.

I am leaving with some very special memories: scoring a Champions League goal at Old Trafford, beating Arsenal in April on the way to winning the title and, most of all, the experience of being part of this fantastic group that won the Premier League and Champions League Double.

Finally, a special thanks to the fans for their warmth and support. I would like them to know that I will always carry United in my heart and I hope that they understand my decision to go back to my home club, FC Barcelona.

Thank you all and I hope to see you in the Champions League final next season.

Gerard Pique

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He's a quality person as he is footballer. Wish him nothing but continued success.

Upsets me a lil more that he left United.