Barcelona and Liverpool have both confirmed that they have reached an agreement for a deal, that will see Luiz Suarez move to the La Liga side.
It is believed that the fee is a club record of £75million – Suarez’s release clause in the deal he signed in December 2013.
Although the Reds wanted to get Alexis Sanchez as part of the deal, the Chilean turned down the lure of Anfield and Barcelona had to sell him to Arsenal to fund the move for Suarez.
Suarez, who is currently serving a four-month ban imposed on him by FIFA, spoke about leaving England and his ambitions to play in Spain.
He said: “It is with a heavy heart that I leave Liverpool for a new life and new challenges in Spain. Both me and my family have fallen in love with this club and with the city.
“But most of all I have fallen in love with the incredible fans. You have always supported me and we, as a family, will never forget it, we will always be Liverpool supporters.
“I hope you can all understand why I have made this decision. This club did all they could to get me to stay, but playing and living in Spain, where my wife’s family live, is a lifelong dream and ambition. I believe now the timing is right.
“I wish Brendan Rodgers and the team well for the future. The club is in great hands and I’m sure will be successful again next season.
“I am very proud I have played my part in helping to return Liverpool to the elite of the Premier League and in particular back into the Champions League.
“Thank you again for some great moments and memories. You’ll Never Walk Alone.”
