Colorado Rapids new signing Lalas Abubakar has bid an emotional farewell to former club Columbus Crew after completing his permanent move to Colorado Rapids.

Lalas recalled how Columbus Crew gave him the opportunity to realize his dream of becoming a professional soccer player after arriving in the United States from Ghana.

In an emotional Instagram post following the confirmation of his departure, Lalas said that it had been an honour to pull on Columbus Crew shirt and declared Columbus will always be his home.

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