The Union have accomplished one of their biggest goals of the season, they have made it to the playoffs. But after Tranquillo Barnetta announced that he will be returning to Switzerland to finish his career where it started, at St. Gallen, the team also realized that the longer a playoff run they make, the more time they have with Quillo.
In just two seasons with the team, Barnetta has cemented himself as a cornerstone in the Union’s midfield. It’s not just his ability on the field that makes him so hard to replace, but who he is off of it as well.