Luis Suarez is left sobbing on the bench after being substituted in his final home match as an Atletico Madrid player during their draw with Sevilla… with the ex-Liverpool star now looking for a new club amid links to a dramatic return to Barcelona
Luis Suarez played his final home game for Atletico Madrid on Sunday eveningThe striker was left in tears as fans chanted his name when he was substitutedSuarez will exit the Wanda Metropolitano this summer at the end of his contractHe has been touted for a shock return to Barcelona, where he played for six years
Luis Suarez was left in tears after being given an emotional send off by Atletico Madrid fans in his final home game for the club.
It has been confirmed that the 35-year-old will depart the Spanish capital this summer following the expiration of his contract.
Suarez started Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Sevilla before being substituted in the 65th minute and the Wanda Metropolitano rose to its feet to applaud him, with supporters chanting ‘Uruguayo, Uruguayo’.
Luis Suarez played his final home game for Atletico Madrid against Sevilla on Sunday evening
The 35-year-old was given a standing ovation by fans as he was substituted in the 65th minute
TV cameras then captured the Uruguayan sobbing on the bench as he took in the tribute from supporters.
After the game, Atletico Madrid’s players formed a guard of honour for Suarez and midfielder Hector Herrera, who is also leaving the club.
Suarez joined Atletico in 2020 and scored 21 goals in his debut campaign to help Los Rojiblancos win the league title.
This season has not been as successful, with the striker scoring on only 11 occasions and Atletico due to finish either third or fourth.
TV cameras captured Suarez sobbing on the bench as he took in the…