The news was announced on Saturday evening as Real Madrid released an official statement on their website. Parts of it read:
“Real Madrid FC and Portuguese club FC Porto have agreed on the transfer of Iker Casillas.”
Los Blancos described Spain’s World Cup winning captain as “the best goalkeeper in Spanish and world football history”.
“He [Iker] was our captain and turned into a legend after arriving at the club at only 9. Our club is 113-years-old and Casillas defended it during 25 of those years. During that time, Iker has managed to become one of our greats and has earned the respect, affection and admiration of fans.
Real Madrid tweeted this image to break the news
“Three Champions League titles, one Club World Cup title, two Intercontinental titles, two UEFA Supercups, five Spanish Primera Division titles, two Copa del Rey trophies and four Supercopa de Espana titles with Real Madrid as well as one World Cup and two European Championship crowns with the Spanish national team form an important part of his legacy. And he achieved much more! The Zamora trophy, the Bravo Trophy and he was elected five times as the world’s best goalkeeper.
“The full list is impressive and endless, but mostly it is a pride and an honor for Real Madrid. Iker is gone, but his example remains. His behavior during the 725 matches played with our shirt shows the way forward to those who dream of being part of this team.
“Thanks, Iker, for everything you have done. Thanks for being a symbol of the best in our history. You are gone but we will never forget that you forever belong in the heart of Real Madrid.”
According to reports, the legendary Spanish goalie will earn £140,000-a-week at FC Porto.
#GraciasIKER reactions on Twitter
Thank you captain, Thank you hero, Thank you legend #GraciasIker pic.twitter.com/f1Qbw8AhME
— §ΛИZ (@13_Sanzz) July 11, 2015
You will always be a madridista by heart to us. #GraciasIker pic.twitter.com/h9OAGznY4o
— elif #GraciasIker (@ikerkilam) July 11, 2015
sad moment to realize that Iker was forced out of the club. You don't have to prove anything. Legend! #graciasiker . pic.twitter.com/QPvLgoTLxk
— Lujain. (@Ziix4_) July 11, 2015
Iker Casillas with Real Madrid 725 games 5 Ligas 4 Supercopas 3 UCL titles 2 Copas del Rey 2 UEFA Supercups 1 Intr. Cup 1 CWC #GraciasIker
— Real Madrid Stats (@RMadrid_Stats) July 11, 2015
Sad to see Iker Casillas leave Real Madrid from the backdoor. Deserves a proper farewell that fits a legend like him. #GraciasIker
— Arsenal News (@__arsenal_news_) July 11, 2015
25 years. 18 trophies. Once a Madridista, always a Madridista. We love you Captain! #GraciasIker pic.twitter.com/DATB0tMttu
— RMadridFact (@RMadridFact) July 11, 2015
Iker Casillas Real Madrid 1990-2015 #GraciasIker #IkerEterno pic.twitter.com/zVVYp1pyLj
— Reino Madridista (@Reino_RMadrid) July 11, 2015
Cibeles will miss Iker Casillas!
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