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Joe Mewis

Send your messages to Pablo Hernandez and Gaetano Berardi as Leeds United confirm departure

Sunday was always going to be an emotional day at Elland Road as supporters return to the stands for the first time in 442 days.

But this morning's news that Leeds United heroes Pablo Hernandez and Gaetano Berardi will both be bidding their farewells will crank that sentimentality up even further.

The club have this morning confirmed that much-loved the duo will be leaving Leeds United at the end of the season and have urged fans 'to give them a worthy send-off' in an emotive statement announcing their departures.

"Both players have had a huge impact at Elland Road and will go down in history, for being part of the group which got Leeds United back to the Premier League after a 16-year absence," it reads.

"The club cannot put into words the gratitude and thanks we share for both players.

"Their loyalty, dedication and enthusiasm both on and off the pitch is unquestionable, they are model professionals and extremely popular in the dressing room."

Sadly, only 8,000 supporters will be present at Elland Road on Sunday afternoon, but we're inviting fans to share your memories and leave your messages for Bera and El Mago below.

Whether it's saluting the Swiss for his embodiment of the 'side before self' mantra at Elland Road or one final thank you for that goal which the Spaniard scored at Swansea last season, we want to hear from you below.

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