Valdes : Thank you all for the words of support and love

Goalkeeper of FC Barcelona Victor Valdes thanked all those who in these days expressed their support to him, according to the Spanish press.

Spanish footballer had a surgery of the right knee in Germany and later will start to work on the individual program .

"The operation went well , and I want to return to home . I'm glad that the surgery stayed behind us . I am thankful for your words of support and love ," - said Valdes.

As a reminder the damage of the knee Valdes got in the match with " Selta" in frames of Spanish championship . Earlier, the Barcelona has expressed its willingness to extend the expiring in the summer contract with the player , if he would have problems with employment in another club due to his injury.

Tito Vilanova: I spoke to Victor. Everyone is free to do what he wants

FC Barcelona head coach Tito Vilanova said that the decision the goalkeeper Victor Valdes with an understanding of the team, according to the Spanish press.

We remind the guard gate of blue-pomegranate has decided not to renew the contract with the Club, which expires in 2014. Goalkeeper of Spain wants to try his hand at another Championship.

“I spoke to Victor. Everyone is free to do what he wants. He asked us to let him go now. Valdes, now works out his contract to the end and then will leave for Barcelona. We need to respect his decision. It will be useful to us, as always,” - Vilanova said.