"Hello, everyone. Unfortunately, the day has come. This is the first part of my farewell. I will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season," he began.
"I wanted to start by saying that... I never imagined how deeply this club, this city, these people, would become part of my life.
"Liverpool is not just a football club. It's a passion. It's a history. It's a spirit I can't explain in words to anyone not part of this club."
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