{"id":18663,"date":"2022-05-20T09:00:57","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T13:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2022\/05\/20\/emotional-departures-await-11-players-waving-goodbye-to-their-premier-league-club-on-sunday\/"},"modified":"2022-05-20T09:00:57","modified_gmt":"2022-05-20T13:00:57","slug":"emotional-departures-await-11-players-waving-goodbye-to-their-premier-league-club-on-sunday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2022\/05\/20\/emotional-departures-await-11-players-waving-goodbye-to-their-premier-league-club-on-sunday\/","title":{"rendered":"Emotional departures await: 11 players waving goodbye to their Premier League club on Sunday"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The final day of the season is set to be the most dramatic one yet in Premier League history, with the title race, relegation battle and hunt for Champions League football all still to be decided when all ten games kick off at 4pm on Sunday.<\/p>\n

But, for some, the end will be bittersweet, with plenty of players out of contract or ready to find a new challenge when this rollercoaster season culminates.<\/p>\n

101\u00a0<\/strong>have assembled an XI of players that will be waving goodbye to their current clubs, and possibly the Premier League, on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Ben Foster<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Beginning with a veteran shot-stopper, Ben Foster has announced that Sunday will be his final game in a Watford shirt. The 39-year-old joined the Hornets in 2018, and has made over 200 appearances for the Hornets across the Premier League and Championship, keeping 54 clean sheets in the process.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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LONDON, ENGLAND \u2013 MAY 07: Ben Foster of Watford FC applauds the fans after their sides defeat and relegation to the Championship during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Watford at Selhurst Park on May 07, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Now likely past his peak, a trip to Stamford Bridge will be his last in Watford colours, and where he heads next remains to be seen.<\/p>\n

James Tarkowski<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A man who seems certain to stay in the Premier League even if Burnley do not, James Tarkowski will be playing his final game for the Clarets this weekend. Tarkowski was restored to the heart of Burnley\u2019s defence against Aston Villa after missing the Tottenham defeat, and will surely play a key role on Sunday as the Lancashire side fight to stay up.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND \u2013 SEPTEMBER 16: James Tarkowski of Burnley gives his team instructions during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley FC at Molineux on September 16, 2018 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Nathan Stirk\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

But, after 200 games, he is set to depart Turf Moor on a free this summer. He will want to sign off by keeping his side in the top flight for next season.<\/p>\n

Andreas Christensen<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The first of a pair of Chelsea players, Andreas Christensen will be swapping Cobham for the Camp Nou this summer when his contract in west London comes to an end this summer.<\/p>\n

The Dane has been at the club for a decade, since he joined the youth setup from Brondby, and has made 200 appearances across the youth and senior setup for the Blues.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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TURIN, ITALY \u2013 SEPTEMBER 29: Andreas Christensen of Chelsea FC in action during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Juventus and Chelsea FC at Allianz Stadium on September 29, 2021 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

While he has not always been the flavour of the month at Stamford Bridge, he has been a key part of Thomas Tuchel\u2019s backline upon the German reverting to a back three, and will be hoping that his best years still remain ahead of him in Spain.<\/p>\n

Antonio Rudiger<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Another Chelsea defender out of contract, another one jetting off to Spain. Antonio Rudiger has become a cult hero at the club not solely for his ability, but also for his commitment and full-blooded nature on the pitch.<\/p>\n

However, the club have been unable to agree a deal with the German to keep him beyond this summer, and he will be joining Real Madrid as a free agent.<\/p>\n

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? \u201cChelsea has been great to me\u201d<\/p>\n

Antonio Rudiger confirmed he will be leaving Chelsea after sanctions placed on outgoing Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich made it impossible for him to stay, he\u2019s agreed a 4 year deal with Real Madrid ? pic.twitter.com\/CMG46KLdV5<\/a><\/p>\n

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