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After just over eight years of loyal service to the club, Raul Garcia is finally leaving Atletico Madrid.

The 29-year-old attacking midfielder scored 45 goals in 326 appearances for Atletico, playing a massive part in their recent Europa League and Copa del Rey triumphs as well as their famous 2013/14 La Liga title. However, feeling that he needed a move away for the sake of his career, he joined Atheltic Bilbao at the close of the Spanish transfer window.

Fittingly, his send off from Atleti was truly lovely. He was publicly lauded for his contribution and told of the club's love and affection for him - all before he broke down in tears with the emotion of it all.

Though he managed to stop weeping long enough to thank his new team for the opportunity to join them, his goodbye to the club where he's spent the best years of his footballing life was genuinely heartwarming.

After watching this farewell, you'll fall in love with football once more. We need to go and cry now. Goodbye, Raul.