Official: Wolfsburg bid farewell to longest-serving player Guilavogui
Former VfL Wolfsburg captain Joshua Guilavogui's loan to FC Girondins Bordeaux was confirmed on Sunday evening.
The details of 31-year-old former VfL Wolfsburg captain Joshua Guilavogui's loan to Bordeaux were revealed on Sunday evening. The Frenchman is to be loaned out until the end of the season, but his new club will retain an option to purchase him outright. Judging by some of the language used on the VfL's social media arms, the farewell has a permanent feel about it.
💬 @JossGuilavogui: Die Entscheidung ist mir sehr schwergefallen, denn meine Familie und ich haben uns in Wolfsburg wie zu Hause gefühlt. Der VfL wird immer einen besonderen Platz in meinem Herzen haben!
— VfL Wolfsburg (@VfL_Wolfsburg) January 30, 2022
➡️ https://t.co/aNJI8mNDwb#VfLWolfsburg pic.twitter.com/oTxTkfC405
Guilavogui himself is quoted as saying that the decision to leave was "a tough one" and further notes that he and his family shall miss the city and club where "they always felt at home". Guilavogui concludes by saying the Wolfsburg "shall always have a special place in his heart."
For their part, the northern Autostadt club thanks the former captain for his eight years of service and wishes the 2014/15 DFB Pokal winner all the best in his return to his homeland.
Wir bedanken uns bei dir, @JossGuilavogui, für die vergangenen fast acht Jahre Einsatz im grün-weißen Dress und wünschen dir und deiner Familie nur das Beste in der Heimat, privat wie beruflich! Merci Josh et prenez soin de vous. 💚💚💚#VfLWolfsburg pic.twitter.com/napPSoxmLQ
— VfL Wolfsburg (@VfL_Wolfsburg) January 30, 2022