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Caoimhe O'Neill

Barcelona fans show respect for Andre Gomes with messages of support after Everton transfer

On Tuesday night it was announced Everton had completed the signing of Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes.

Following a successful loan spell at Goodison Park last season, the Blues were keen on acquiring the playmaker on a permanent basis.

And Everton fans' dreams came true this week as the Portugal international penned a five-year deal.

Not only has Gomes been inundated with welcome messages from jubilant Blues, but Barcelona supporters have also reached out to the 25-year-old.

Many fans of the La Liga champions have took to social media to extend their well-wishes to the former Valencia man.

One Barca supporter wrote: "Good luck Andre! Hope you enjoy your time in England!"

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Another added: "Thank you for your service Andre, we fans really appreciate the work you put in for us and for the club."

One supporter replied to Gomes's Instagram post saying: "Thank you for everything you did at Barca! I'll never forget that pass you played to Jordi [Alba] which led to [Lionel] Messi scoring the game winner against Real Madrid! Best of luck."

Other fans remembered the iconic pass in the 2017 El Clasico, another replied: "That pass to Jordi Alba against Real Madrid before Messi finished them was top class. All the best Champ."

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