After seven notable seasons, Paulo Dybala’s run with Juventus is set to come to an end.
Dybala took to Twitter on Sunday to reveal that this will indeed be his final season at Juventus. The Argentine forward will leave the Bianconeri as a free agent, which will allow him to sign with any club as a free transfer in the upcoming summer window.
“It is difficult to find the right words to say bye to you,” Dybala wrote. “There are so many years and so many emotions all together.
“I thought we would have stayed together a few more years but destiny has led us down different paths. I will never forget everything you gave me; every match, every goal. … Thank you to those who have been with me these years: from the first to the last, from fans to the those within the club, everyone, managers and teammates, staff and directors. Wearing this important shirt alongside the captain's armband has been one of the proudest moments of my life, which I one day hope to show my children and grandchildren.
“Tomorrow will be my last match with this shirt, it's difficult to imagine but it will be our last goodbye. It won't be easy but will step onto the pitch with a smile and my head held high, knowing I gave everything for you.”
Dybala’s future at Juventus was a storyline within the club for much of this season. The Argentine and Juventus had each expressed an interest in coming to terms on a contract extension deal, which would have then prolonged the forward's stay with the side. But after multiple meetings, the two sides failed to reach an agreement on such a deal.
Overall, Dybala will leave the Serie A powerhouse as one of the more decorated players in club history. He helped the side win 12 trophies over the past seven years, including five straight league titles.
The attention for Dybala now shifts to his last home match with Juventus against Lazio on Monday, which could then be followed up by a move to Inter Milan — a club with which he has been linked over the past month.