All good things must come to an end, especially in football, and Pablo Zabaleta will be one of those players that West Ham and Premier League fans will miss.
Zaba on this being his final season in the Premier League.
You'll be greatly missed, @pablo_zabaleta! pic.twitter.com/gWGZ4aeCAn
— West Ham United (@WestHam) August 21, 2019
The Argentine right-back has been a staple in the division ever since making the move to Manchester City in 2008, winning two Premier League titles with the Cityzens and now establishing himself as one of the most respected voices in West Ham’s quad, and this season will be his last.
The 34-year-old posted a message on West Ham’s official Twitter account saying he will miss playing in England, and supporters on social media flocked to wish Zabaleta well in the next step in his football career.
Here is what some West Ham supporters had to say on Twitter…
First class player and a first class human being – @pablo_zabaleta, I hope you stay close to our club in the future
— Simon Kerins (@1OnTheBallPR) August 21, 2019
Can never fault the levels of effort passion and consistency in your performances in sad it’s the last season for you in England but you will be back hopefully as a coach with us
— will earle (@willearle_) August 21, 2019
— (@WHU_Shane) August 21, 2019
Model pro. Hope he stays within the game
— DaddyPhoenix (@daddy_phoenix) August 21, 2019
While I know he's losing his pace (haven't we all..) he's still a very important part of the squad. You need that experience to temper the youth, and he's a good influence from all we hear.
Be sad to see him go really, hope he stays in the game.— Anthony Edwards (@New_Westphalian) August 21, 2019
Absolutely class bloke. Leads by example and a proper role model for the youngsters.
— Martin Reeve (@iowbirdman) August 21, 2019
I have a feeling that we will be seeing a lot more of you on @BBCMOTD @SkySportsPL @BTFootball17 but your presence on the pitch will be missed.
— godstonevineyards (@godstonevines) August 22, 2019
— Jimmy Ellison (@JimmyEllison15) August 21, 2019
Zabaleta joined the Hammers in 2017 on a free transfer from City.