`` I 'd like to give a press conference at the end of the season and say farewell to all the people that have accompanied me though these 19 years , '' he said . Club captain Puyol to leave Barcelona at end of the season . 35-year - old joined Barcelona 's youth team in 2009 . Defender does not indicate whether he will play elsewhere . Blames chronic knee injury for his early departure from club .
Club captain Puyol to leave Barcelona at end of the season . 35-year - old joined Barcelona 's youth team in 2009 . Defender does not indicate whether he will play elsewhere . Blames chronic knee injury for his early departure from club .