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Emerson 'will always be a Roma fan' as he posts emotional farewell

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Read everything the Brazilian had to say in his goodbye message to Roma supporters...

Emerson Palmieri has posted a long farewell message to Roma fans on Wednesday, after completing his transfer to Premier League side Chelsea.

The full-back, 23, joined the Blues after a successful two-and-a-half year stay with the Giallorossi, where he emerged as a first-team regular last season after initially having to prove himself at the Stadio Olimpico.

The Brazilian-born left-back, who qualified for Italian citizenship last year, reflected on his journey in the Italian capital in a post on Instagram.

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“It is difficult to put into words my thoughts right now,” Emerson wrote. “When I think about the last two and half years we have experienced together, maybe I could write a book.

“I want to say thank you to each of you: fans, teammates, staff, media and all those that I have met during this period – I arrived as a kid with a suitcase full of dreams and I leave as a man.

“These have been incredible years, because this environment can knock you down but then it can build you back up – I had to go through some initial scepticism and that made it even sweeter when I earned my place, found consistency, earned your affection and received your applause. Those moments motivated me and pleased me and drove me to do even better.

"My suitcase of dreams is now a suitcase of memories, my heart is now focusing on my new adventure but it is full of everything that you have given me. Thank you, I will always be a Roma fan.”

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