‘Once a blue, always a blue’ – Man City fans react to Pablo Zabaleta’s retirement

Former Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta has announced his retirement from football.

“After 18 years as a professional footballer, I took the decision to retire from playing football. These have been wonderful years that gave me the opportunity to enjoy unique and unforgettable moments,” Zabaleta said in a Twitter post.

“Forever I will thank all the people that shared the journey with me; Clubs, teammates, coaches and in particular my family and all my friends. With a lot of emotions I leave behind one of the best stages of my life.”

Zabaleta joined Manchester City from Espanyol in 2008 and went on to play 333 games and win two Premier League titles.

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In  reaction to the news, many Man City fans have been expressing their gratitude and retirement wishes.

Congratulations on a wonderful career Zaba, you’re always welcome back at city 💙

— Josh (@JoshMCFCctid2) October 16, 2020

Absolute Legend! Once a blue, always a blue. Well done and good luck for the future!

— Simon (@raumablue) October 16, 2020

And your goal in the 93:20 game was just as important as the others. Always a City legend.

— 🏆🏆🏆🏆+ 🏆🏆 (@Dakeb_MCFC) October 16, 2020

Thanks for all your hard work and best of luck Zabba 💙 hopefully you will be back with @ManCity in a coaching role 🙏🏼

— S t e p h e n 🇧🇼 ⁷⁷ (@stemcfc77) October 16, 2020

Thank you zaba it’s been a pleasure seeing you play over the years for the blue side of Manchester and then the mighty hammers. ⚒💙

— Joshua Dale #GSBOUT (@Eva___Dreams) October 16, 2020

Thank you your playing with Manchester city.
Your passional stayl for football make me excited !!and Combination of Silva and you was fantastic.
I can’t talk without you on my football life.
Take care for your and your family.
and enjoy your new life ✨

— 🏆🏆市民🏆🏆 (@blue_team327) October 16, 2020

Thank you for all that you gave to @ManCity. Always playing with pride, passion and determination. Enjoy your retirement. Once a true blue always a blue #mcfc

— Mark Pelleymounter (@MPelleymounter) October 16, 2020