Roberto Firmino has thanked Liverpool supporters for the "incredible" reception he was granted after the Reds' final Anfield game of the season against Aston Villa on Saturday.
Earlier this year, the Brazilian revealed he would be ending his eight-year stay on Merseyside to pursue a new chapter in his career upon the expiration of his contract. It comes after winning the Champions League, Super Cup, Club World Cup, Premier League, League Cup, FA Cup and Community Shield during a glittering career at Anfield.
And after scoring a last-gasp equaliser against Unai Emery's side on Saturday, Firmino, alongside fellow Anfield departees Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and vice-captain James Milner, was afforded an emotional farewell by the 54,000 Kopties packed inside of Anfield, before celebrating his extraordinary career with the Reds during a private party with his family, friends and team-mates some 24 hours later.
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Writing on Instagram to his 14.7m followers on Thursday, the 31-year-old thanked Reds supporters for the celebration of his career over the weekend, which coincided with the unveiling of a mural on Rockfield Road, saying: "My last match in Anfield was incredible!
"And my whole time in Liverpool has been nothing but wonderful. I will never forget the roar of the Kop and the passion from all of you. The family and myself will forever carry this great club in our hearts.
"We are so grateful for everything we were allowed to experience with you in these 8 years – the wins, the losses, the titles, the heartbreaks – this all helped me to become the man I am today. I can truly say that Liverpool has become a part of my family. Thank you all! #YNWA
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.
(Psalms 23:6)".
After overcoming a minor muscle injury in recent weeks, the forward is set to make his 362nd and final appearance for Liverpool on Sunday afternoon when Jurgen Klopp's side round off their Premier League campaign with a trip to already-relegated Southampton.
In the unlikely scenario of Manchester United losing both of their remaining league fixtures, victory at St Mary's would be enough for the Reds to sneak into next season's Champions League with a fourth-place finish in the Premier League.
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