The Spaniard has long been one of our most popular players, having endeared himself to fans with clever, creative playmaking on the field and inspiring humanity off it.
In his final, wide-ranging chat, he spoke to us about arriving at Carrington on a helicopter, his most memorable moments as a Red, and what he thinks about the club's future under Erik ten Hag.
We've picked out some of the best bits from the interview, which you can enjoy reading below...
ARRIVING BY HELICOPTER “My first day felt like it was never going to end!