Gerard Piqué
"My guardian angel
The day has come. You're going. It might be the way of life, but it's impossible to imagine a Barça without you. When I look back and remember Paris or Rome, the first image that come to my mind is you lifting the European Cup. At Wembley, you gave the honour to Abi, a gesture that makes you even greater. My generation and those that come after us don't know a Barça without Puyi in the back four, with the armband and the number '5' on the back. I guess nothing will be the same.
I met you almost 6 years ago. You are the captain and the symbol of the team and I am a youngster eager to conquer the world. From the first day we had a great relation, both on and off the pitch. At your side, I felt protected, I knew that if I failed one day, you would be there to save me. You are my guardian angel.
I want you to know that I will miss our chats in the dressing-room, your advice and, above all, your "scolding" on the pitch. you are unique and unrepeatable. I have to laugh when they talk about signing 'the new Puyol'. They can keep on looking, because they never will find him.
Thanks for everything, Puyi."