A former Barcelona player expresses profound regret for leaving the Catalan club, apologizes to the Barça supporters, and pleads with President Joan Laporta for another opportunity to return to Camp Nou!

Barcelona Gears Up for Champions League Clash as Former Star Regrets Leaving the Club

Barcelona is set for a crucial encounter in the Champions League Round of 16, facing Portuguese side Benfica in Lisbon for the first leg tonight.

With a spot in the quarter-finals at stake, German coach Hansi Flick is determined to secure a strong result that will give his team an advantage heading into the return leg next week at Montjuïc Stadium in Catalonia.

As the team focuses on European glory, an ex-Barcelona star has made headlines for expressing deep regret over his departure from the club.

Ilaix Moriba, now a Celta Vigo player, has openly admitted that leaving Barcelona in 2021 was a mistake. The young midfielder, once considered one of the brightest talents from La Masia, left the Catalan giants after failing to agree on a new contract. However, looking back, Moriba acknowledges that his decision was influenced by immaturity and pressure.

In a heartfelt statement, he confessed:

“Leaving Barcelona was a mistake. I was young and under a lot of pressure, but now I realize it was the wrong choice. I want to apologize to the fans and to President Joan Laporta. Barcelona is my dream club, and I hope to return one day.”

Despite his regrets, Moriba emphasized that he is currently focused on proving himself at Celta Vigo.

“At one point, I thought my career was over, but now I feel happy at Celta. I want to show everyone that I still have the talent they once saw in me,” he added.

Former Barcelona sporting director Ramon Planes also reflected on Moriba’s exit, stating that he had been warned about the risks of leaving too soon.

“He was an important prospect from La Masia. I spoke to him many times, and I remember how Ronald Koeman personally asked him to renew his contract, saying, ‘I’m counting on you.’ But he chose to leave, and it turned out to be the wrong decision,” Planes explained.

While Moriba looks to rebuild his career, Barcelona is fully focused on tonight’s high-stakes battle against Benfica, hoping to take a big step toward Champions League glory.