Sami Hyypia has thanked Liverpool fans for an emotional send-off during yesterday's victory over Tottenham.
Before kick-off a mosaic in the Kop paid tribute to a man who has given 10 years wonderful service to Liverpool Football Club.
Hyypia admitted it was a moment that moved him.
"It was fantastic and I would like to thank the fans for that and for their wonderful support to me during the 10 years I have been at the club," Hyypia told Liverpoolfc.tv.
"There were a few tears at the end and I was surprised I managed to keep them inside until then. That was a sad moment for me.
"I've always had a really good relationship with the fans. They have treated me as their own from day one and that will never change. I will miss them.
"Goodbyes are never easy but life goes on. Now I'm looking forward to a new challenge in Germany but I'm leaving Liverpool behind with great memories but sad feelings."
Hyypia almost made it the perfect send-off when he saw a stoppage time header saved by a combination of Heurelho Gomes and Luka Modric.
"It would have been the icing on the cake but it wasn't to be," he added. "It was a good ball in from Fabio but Tottenham scrambled the ball away."