All-time leading Hyundai A-League goalscorer Besart Berisha is leaving Melbourne Victory in a move announced on Friday afternoon.
Arguably no other player has had a greater impact on the league than Berisha, who spent seven seasons down under.
BYE-BYE BES: Berisha to leave Hyundai A-League
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Social media was abuzz all day as news of his imminent departure circulated: here’s the best of the reaction.
And there you have it, he's gone.
It's fair to say that the time is right for him to go and he's done very well in the AL. Hopefully he'll also do well in Japan.
All the best.#ThanksBes
— William Caldwell (@Will_Caldwell10) June 29, 2018
I’m not sure a player and club have ever been as compatible as @BesartBerisha7 and @gomvfc. #ThanksBes for your passion, determination… and all the goals ? Victory legend ??? pic.twitter.com/9JrfCzw4td
— Justine (@Juzh85) June 29, 2018
Look how happy he made me. #ThanksBes pic.twitter.com/WhfU5qWj5J
— VARnie Valentos (8-5) (@vernievalentos) June 29, 2018
Love or hate Besart Berisha, you can't deny he's had an overwhelmingly positive impact on the #ALeague, both at Victory and Brisbane. His charisma will be missed.
— Joel Fruci (@JoelFruch) June 29, 2018
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Australia’s best ever import.
— ErikPaartalu (@ErikPaartalu) June 29, 2018
Thanks Bes! Legend of the club. You put everything in this club and drove us forward on so many occasions. You’ll be missed but all the best for the future!
— Jason Ng (@nooga01) June 29, 2018
Thanks Bes, you made football in Australia attractive to watch.
Loved your passion ⚽️#ThanksBes #govictory 🔵⚪— ▪️▫️DAVID▪️▫️ (@turtlemagpies) June 29, 2018
As an Adelaide United supporter thank you @BesartBerisha7 for what you did for the game here in Australia and all the best for your future
— Adrian Vizzari (@AdrianVizzari) June 29, 2018
Ooooohhh Besssaarrrttt Berrriisssshhhaaa!!
Ooooohhh Besssaarrrttt Berrriisssshhhaaa!!
Ooooohhh Besssaarrrttt Berrriisssshhhaaa!!
Ooooohhh Besssaarrrttt Berrriisssshhhaaa!!Gonna miss you mate. All the absolute very best & thank you from the bottom of my heart.
— Dasher Fultz (@DasherFulton3) June 29, 2018
