Nigeria U23 international Godswill Ekpolo has confirmed his departure from Barcelona, eleven years after his arrival at the Spanish club.

In an emotional message to the Barca faithful and his teammates, the wing-back admitted that it was a privilege to play for the club but regretted that he wasn’t able to make his first team debut.

The 21-year-old enjoyed relative success with the youth team, helping the U19s win the UEFA Youth League two years ago .

Part of the message posted on social media read : “I know that I have been blessed to be part of a Club like Barca. There have been good times and bad times.

“I have cried and laugh with you. I have lost and celebrated with you. But no matter the situation, my passion has been clear - playing and winning.”

Ekpolo added : “Obviously, I won’t be able to do that next season but I hope that the supporters and my teammates will be able to enjoy many joyful moments.

“They deserve the best of times and it would give me so much pleasure to see Barca B back where they belong.

“For 11 years I gave my life to this team, jumping at every opportunity in hope that one day, just maybe one day, I’d get a chance at the first team.”

Godswill Ekpolo’s contract with Barcelona will expire on June 30th .

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